Kia 2016 Optima Hybrid Manual page 264

Driving your vehicle
If you leave the ENGINE START/
STOP button in the ACC or ON posi-
tion for a long time, the battery will
discharge.
WARNING
- Start Button
Use in Motion
NEVER press the
Start/Stop button while the
vehicle is in motion except in an
emergency. This will result in
the engine turning off and loss
of power assist for the steering
and brake systems. This may
lead to loss of directional con-
trol and braking function, which
could cause an accident.
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✽ ✽ NOTICE
Before starting the vehicle, if you
depress the brake pedal, you may
feel the stumbling feeling while
depressing
However, if the warning indicator is
not turned on, it is normal.
Engine
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
the brake pedal.
WARNING
- Leaving the
Vehicle
To avoid unexpected or sudden
vehicle movement, never leave
your vehicle if the transmission
is not locked in the P (Park)
position and the parking brake
is fully engaged. Before leaving
the driver's seat, always make
sure the shift lever is engaged in
P (Park), set the parking brake
fully and shut the engine off.