Kia Optima DL3: Trip modes (Trip computer) / Fuel Economy

Average Fuel Economy (1)

• The average fuel economy is calculated by the total driving distance and fuel consumption since the last average fuel economy reset.
  - Fuel economy range : 0 ~ 99.9 L/100km or MPG
• The average fuel economy can be reset both manually and automatically.

✽ NOTICE

The fuel economy may vary significantly based on driving conditions, driving habits, and condition of the vehicle.

Manual reset

To reset average fuel economy manually, press the OK button (reset) on the steering wheel for more than 1 second when the average fuel economy is displayed.

Automatic reset

To make the average fuel economy reset automatically whenever refueling, select the “Auto Reset” mode in User Setting menu of the LCD display (Refer to “LCD Display”).

• OFF - You may set to default manually by using the trip switch reset button.
• After ignition - The vehicle will automatically set to default once 4 hours pass after the Ignition is in OFF.
• After refueling - After refueling more than 6 liters and driving over 1km/h, the vehicle will reset to default automatically.

✽ NOTICE

For a more accurate calculation of the average fuel economy, the vehicle must be continuously driven more than 10 seconds and 50 meters (0.03 miles).

Instant Fuel Economy (2)

• This mode displays the instant fuel economy during the last few seconds when the vehicle speed is more than 8 km/h (5 MPH).

- Fuel economy range: 0 ~ 30 L/100 km or 0 ~ 50 MPG

Accumulated driving information mode

Displays accumulated information starting from mileage/fuel efficiency/time default point.

• Accumulated information is calculated after the vehicle has run for more than 300 meters.
• If you press “OK” button for more than 1 second after the Cumulative Information is displayed, the information will be reset.
• If the engine is running, even when the vehicle is not in motion, the information will be accumulated.

One time driving information mode

The vehicle will display Driving Information once per one ignition cycle.
- Fuel efficiency is calculated after the vehicle has run for more than 300 meters.
- The Driving Information will be reset 4 hours after ignition has been turned off. So, when the vehicle ignition is turned on within 4 hours, the information will not be reset.
- If you press “OK” button for more than 1 second after the Driving Information is displayed, the information will be reset.
- If the engine is running, even when the vehicle is not in motion, the information will be accumulated.

Digital speedometer

This mode displays the current speed of the vehicle.