Kia Optima Hybrid 2020 Owner's Manual page 306

• When the stop lamp fuse is blown,
you can't start the hybrid system
normally. Replace the fuse with a
new one. If it is not possible, you can
start the hybrid system by pressing
the ENGINE START/STOP button
for 10 seconds while it is in the ACC
position. The engine can start with-
out depressing the brake pedal. But
for your safety always depress the
brake pedal before starting the
hybrid system.
Do not press the ENGINE START/
STOP button for more than 10 sec-
onds except when the stop lamp fuse
is blown.
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