Kia Optima: Mirrors / Inside rearview mirror
Adjust the rearview mirror so that the center view through the rear window is seen. Make this adjustment before you start driving.
Do not place objects in the rear seat or cargo area which would interfere with your vision through the rear window.
WARNING - Mirror adjustment
Do not adjust the rearview mirror while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control.
WARNING
Do not modify the inside mirror and don’t install a wide mirror. It could result in injury during an accident or deployment of the air bag.
Electric chromatic mirror (ECM)
The electric rearview mirror automatically controls the glare from the headlights of the vehicles behind you in nighttime or low light driving conditions. The sensor mounted in the mirror senses the light level around the vehicle and automatically controls the headlight glare from the vehicles behind you.
When the engine is running, the glare is automatically controlled by the sensor mounted in the rearview mirror.
Whenever the shift lever is shifted into reverse (R), the mirror will automatically go to the brightest setting in order to improve the driver’s view behind the vehicle.
CAUTION - Cleaning mirror
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. It may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing.
To operate the electric rearview mirror:
- The mirror defaults to the ON position whenever the ignition switch is turned on.
- Press the ON/OFF button (1) to turn the automatic dimming function off.
The mirror indicator light (2) will turn off.
Press the ON/OFF button (1) to turn the automatic dimming function on. The mirror indicator light (2) will illuminate.
❈ (2) : Indicator, (3) : Sensor
Electric chromatic mirror (ECM) with MTS service
The electric rearview mirror automatically controls the glare from the headlights of the vehicles behind you in nighttime or low light driving conditions. The sensor (4) mounted in the mirror senses the light level around the vehicle, and automatically conrols the headlight glare from the vehicles behind you.
When the engine is running, the glare is automatically controlled by the sensor mounted in the rearview mirror.
And telematics buttons are on the mirror.
(1) Roadside Assist
(2) Voice local search
(3) SOS
(4) Sensor
Mirrors
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Outside rearview mirror
Be sure to adjust the mirror angles before driving.
Your vehicle is equipped with both left-hand and right-hand outside rearview
mirrors. The mirrors can be adjusted remotely with the remote switch ...
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