Kia 2016 Optima Hybrid Manual page 454

THE COMPONENTS OF HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)
The HEV system may emit electro-
magnetic waves which can affect the
performance of electronic devices,
such as laptop computers.
If you park the vehicle for a long time,
the hybrid system will discharge. The
vehicle should be driven at least
once per month to maintain a
charge.
When you start the hybrid system in
the "P" transmission position, the
"READY" symbol is illuminated in the
cluster. The driver can drive the vehi-
cle even if the engine is stopped.
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WARNING -
Turning off
HEV system
When you leave the vehicle, turn
off the hybrid system. If you
leave the hybrid system on, you
or another vehicle occupant
could depress the accelerator
pedal and, if it is in a position
other than Park, the vehicle will
begin accelerating. This may
result in an accident causing
serious injury or death.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Virtual Engine Sound
System(VESS)
The Virtual Engine Sound System
generates an engine sound for
pedestrians to hear the vehicle while
at low speeds in EV mode.