Kia Optima: To set cruise control speed
1. Press the CRUISE ON-OFF button on the steering wheel to turn the system on. The CRUISE indicator light in the instrument cluster will illuminate.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which must be more than 40 km/h (25 mph).
3. Move the lever (1) down (to SET-), and release it at the desired speed. The SET indicator light in the instrument cluster will illuminate. Release the accelerator at the same time. The desired speed will automatically be maintained.
On a steep grade, the vehicle may slow down or speed up slightly while going downhill.
Cruise control system
The cruise control system allows you to program the vehicle to maintain a constant
speed without depressing the accelerator pedal.
This system is designed to function above approximately 40 km/h (2 ...
To increase cruise control set speed
Follow either of these procedures:
Move the lever (1) up (to RES+) and hold it. Your vehicle will accelerate.
Release the lever at the speed you want.
Move the lever (1) up (to RES+) and re ...
See also:
Parking Brake
• To set the parking brake, pull the parking brake handle fully and firmly upward
while applying the service brake.
• To release the parking brake, pull the handle up slightly and push the rele ...
Front Impact Sensor (FIS). Description and Operation
Description
The front impact sensor (FIS) is installed in the Front End Module (FEM). They are
remote sensors that detect acceleration due to a collision at its mounting location.
The primary pur ...
Description of ESC
Optimum driving safety now has a name : ESC, the Electronic Stability Control.
ESC recognizes critical driving conditions, such as panic reactions in dangerous
situations, and stabilizes the vehi ...