Kia Optima Hybrid 2020 Owner's Manual page 49

COMPONENTS OF THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)
CAUTION
- High Voltage
Battery Damage
When loading your vehicle, be
careful transporting items in a
manner that could damage the
high voltage battery. Do not
store items on top of the high
voltage battery or overload the
trunk area. Such actions may
ultimately damage the high volt-
age battery unit.
CAUTION
- Carrying
Liquids in Trunk
Do not load large amounts of liq-
uid in open containers in the vehi-
cle. If spilled onto the HEV bat-
tery, the liquid may cause a short
or further damage to the battery.
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Motor
WARNING
- Battery
Electrolyte
As with all batteries, avoid fluid
contact with the Hybrid battery.
If the battery is damaged and if
electrolyte comes in contact
with your body, clothes or eyes,
immediately flush with a large
quantity of fresh water. Have
your eyes examined by a doctor
as soon as possible.
WARNING
Battery Charger
Do not use an after-market bat-
tery charger to charge the
Hybrid battery. Doing so may
result in death or serious injury.
✽ ✽ NOTICE -
Prolonged parking might cause bat-
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tery discharge and operation failure
due to natural discharge. Driving
the vehicle approximately once
every 2 months, more than 9 mile
(15 km) is recommended. The bat-
tery will be charged automatically
when driving the vehicle.
- After-market
Prolonged parking