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OTHER KEY FEATURES
Service Plug (Safety Plug) /
12V Battery Compartment
High-voltage areas are
marked with an orange color
with warning labels attached.
Service Plug
A
— The service plug is located within the
trunk compartment. Service of the hybrid system should be
performed by a Kia trained service technician.
12V Battery Compartment
trunk for hybrid models and should be kept securely mounted.
CAUTION: Wait 5 minutes after plug is disconnected to
ensure all remaining charge has dissipated.
CAUTION: These components are connected to the hybrid
battery system. Avoid touching the service plug or the wires,
cables and connectors for these components, as it may
cause severe burns or electric shock.
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OPTIMA HYBRID
Trunk View
A
B
— The battery is located in the
F E A T U R E S & F U N C T I O N S G U I D E
Hybrid Battery Vent
(Air Intake)
The Hybrid Battery Vent, located behind the
rear seats, is used to cool down the hybrid
battery. For safety reasons, this vent should
never be blocked. Doing so may cause the
battery to overheat.
B
QUICK TIPS
Clean the air intake for the hybrid battery regularly
with a dry cloth
PRECAUTION: Never clean the battery vent with a
WET cloth or spill liquid over the air intake. This could
cause an electric shock, which could cause serious
damage, injury or death.
*IF EQUIPPED
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