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2020 Kia Optima Owners Manual - Interior features



Interior features

Cup holder

WARNING - Hot liquids

Do not place uncovered cups with hot liquid in the cup holder while the vehicle is in motion. If the hot liquid spills, you may burn yourself. Such a burn to the driver could lead to loss of control of the vehicle.

CAUTION

Keep your drinks sealed while driving to prevent spilling your drink. If liquid spills, it may get into the vehicle's electrical/electronic system and damage electrical/ electronic parts.

✽ NOTICE

When cleaning spilled liquids, do not use heat to dry the cup holders. This may damage the cup holder.

■ Front seat

■ Rear seat

Cups or small beverage cans may be placed in the cup holders.

Bottle holder

Bottles may be placed in the holder.

✽ NOTICE

Only bottles should be placed in the holder labeled "Bottles Only."

Seat warmer

■ Front seat

The seat warmer is provided to warm the front seats during cold weather. With the ignition switch in the ON position, push either of the switches to warm the driver's seat or the front passenger's seat.

During mild weather or under conditions where the operation of the seat warmer is not needed, keep the switches in the "OFF" position.

• Each time you press the switch, the temperature setting of the seat will change as follows :

■ Front seat

• The seat warmer defaults to the OFF position whenever the ignition switch is turned on.

✽ NOTICE

With the seat warmer switch in the ON position, the heating system in the seat turns off or on automatically depending on the seat temperature.

WARNING - Seat warmer burns

The seat warmer may cause burns, even at low temperatures, if used over a long period of time. Never allow passengers who may not be able to take care of themselves to be exposed to the risk of seat heater burns. These include:

1. Infants, children, elderly or disabled persons, or hospital outpatients

2. Persons with diminished ability to detect burns on their lower extremities

3. Persons with sensitive skin or those that burn easily

4. Fatigued individuals

5. Intoxicated individuals

6. Individuals taking medication that can cause drowsiness or sleepiness (sleeping pills, cold tablets, etc.)

Sunvisor

Use the sunvisor to shield direct light through the front or side windows.

To use the sunvisor, pull it downward.

To use the sunvisor for the side window, pull it downward, unsnap it from the bracket (1) and swing it to the side (2).

To use the vanity mirror, pull down the visor and slide the mirror cover (3). Adjust the sunvisor extension forward or backward (4).

The ticket holder (5) is provided for holding a tollgate ticket.

* The actual sunvisor lamp in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

CAUTION - Vanity mirror lamp

If you use the vanity mirror lamp, turn off the lamp before returning the sunvisor to its original position, otherwise it could result in battery discharge and possible sunvisor damage.

Power outlet

■ Front seat

■ Rear seat

The power outlet is designed to provide power for mobile telephones or other devices designed to operate with vehicle electrical systems. The devices should draw less than 10 amps with the engine running.

  • Use the power outlet only when the engine is running and remove the accessory plug after use. Using the accessory plug for prolonged periods of time with the engine off could cause the battery to discharge.
  • Only use 12V electric accessories which are less than 10A in electric capacity.
  • Close the cover when not in use.
  • Some electronic devices can cause electronic interference when plugged into a vehicle’s power outlet. These devices may cause excessive audio static and malfunctions in other electronic systems or devices used in your vehicle.
  • Push the plug in as far as it will go. If good contact is not made, the plug may overheat and the fuse may open.
  • Plug in battery equipped electronic devices with reverse current protection. The current from the battery may flow into the vehicle’s electri cal/electronic system and cause system malfunction.

WARNING - Electric shock

Do not put a finger or a foreign object (pen, etc.) into a power outlet and do not touch with a wet hand. You may receive an electric shock.

USB charger

■ Front seat

■ Rear seat

The USB charger is designed to recharge batteries of small size electrical devices using a USB cable.The electrical devices can be recharged when the Engine Start/Stop button is in ACC/ON/START position.

The battery charging state may be monitored on the electrical device.

Disconnect the USB cable from the USB port after use.

  • Some devices are not supported for fast charging but will be charged with normal speed.
  • Use the USB charger when the engine is running to prevent battery discharge.
  • Only devices that fit the USB port can be used.
  • The USB charger can be used only for battery charging purposes.

Coat hook

❈ This actual feature may differ from the illustration.

To use the coat hook, pull down the upper portion of coat hook.

CAUTION - Hanging clothing

Do not hang heavy clothes, since they may damage the hook.

WARNING

Do not hang other objects such as hangers or hard objects except clothes. Also, do not put heavy, sharp or breakable objects in the clothing pockets. An occupant could be seriously injured from these items if they become projectiles during a collision.

Floor mat anchor (s)

When using a floor mat on the front floor carpet, make sure it attaches to the floor mat anchor(s) in your vehicle. This keeps the floor mat from sliding forward.

WARNING - After market floor mat

Do not install aftermarket floor mats that are not capable of being securely attached to the vehicle's floor mat anchors. Unsecured floor mats can interfere with pedal operation and contribute to a collision where serious personal injury or death may occur.

The following must be observed when installing ANY floor mat to the vehicle.

  • Ensure that the floor mats are securely attached to the vehicle's floor mat anchor(s) before driving the vehicle.
  • Do not use ANY floor mat that cannot be firmly attached to the vehicle's floor mat anchors.
  • Do not stack floor mats on top of one another (e.g. all-weather rubber mat on top of a carpeted floor mat). Only a single floor mat should be installed in each position.

✽ NOTICE

Your vehicle was manufactured with driver's side floor mat anchors that are designed to securely hold the floor mat in place. To avoid any interference with pedal operation, Kia recommends that only the Kia floor mat designed for use in your vehicle be installed.

Side curtain

To use the side curtain:

1. Lift the curtain by the handle (1).

2. Hang the curtain on the hooks on both sides of the handle.

CAUTION

To avoid injury or damage to the side curtain and door moldings, lower side curtain by the handle all the way back to the stowed position. Do not release handle after disengaging from the hooks on the door.


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