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Kia Optima plug-in Hybrid 2020 Owner's Manual (597 pages)

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Section 1

7
- Table of Contents
  7
Section 2

56
- Introduction
  56
- Fuel Requirements
  
  57
- Vehicle Break-In Process
  
  60
- HEV/PHEV Powertrain
  
  60
- Vehicle Modifications
  
  60
- Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
  
  61
Your Vehicle at a Glance

62
- Exterior Overview
  63
- Interior Overview
  65
- Instrument Panel Overview
  66
- Engine Compartment
  67
Safety Features of Your Vehicle

68
- Important Safety Precautions
  
  69
  - Air Bag Hazards
    69
  - Always Wear Your Seat Belt
    69
  - Driver Distraction
    69
  - Restrain All Children
    69
  - Control Your Speed
    70
  - Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition
    70
  - Front Seat Adjustment - Manual
    74
  - Front Seat Adjustment - Power
    75
  - Driver Position Memory System (for Power Seat)
    78
  - Headrest (for Front Seat)
    79
  - Rear Seat Adjustment
    82
  - Seatback Pocket
    82
- Seat Belts
  
  88
  - Seat Belt Restraint System
    88
  - Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt
    95
  - Seat Belt Precautions
    97
  - Care of Seat Belts
    99
- Child Restraint System (CRS)
  
  100
  - Children Always in the Rear
    100
- Air Bag - Advanced Supplemental Restraint
  
  101
  - Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS)
    101
  - System
    101
  - How Does the Air Bag System Operate
    112
- Air Bag Warning Light
  
  114
  - SRS Components and Functions
    115
  - Occupant Detection System (ODS)
    118
  - Driver's and Passenger's Front Air Bag
    126
  - Side Air Bag
    129
  - Curtain Air Bag
    131
  - SRS Care
    137
  - Adding Equipment to or Modifying Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
    138
  - Air Bag Warning Label
    138
Features of Your Vehicle

139
- Smart Key
  
  142
  - Record Your Key Number
    142
  - Smart Key Function
    142
  - Loss of the Smart Key
    145
  - Smart Key Precautions
    145
  - Battery Replacement
    146
  - Smart Key Immobilizer System
    146
- Theft-Alarm System
  
  148
  - Armed Stage
    148
  - Theft-Alarm Stage
    149
  - Disarmed Stage
    149
- Door Locks
  
  151
- Smart Trunk
  
  156
- Windows
  
  162
  - Power Windows
    163
- Hood
  
  167
  - Opening the Hood
    167
  - Hood Open Warning
    167
  - Closing the Hood
    168
- Fuel Filler Lid (Hybrid)
  
  169
  - Opening the Fuel Filler Lid
    169
  - Closing the Fuel Filler Lid
    169
  - Emergency Fuel Filler Lid Release
    172
- Fuel Filler Lid (Plug-In Hybrid)
  
  173
  - Opening the Fuel Filler Lid
    173
  - Closing the Fuel Filler Lid
    175
  - Emergency Fuel Filler Lid Release
    175
- Panoramic Sunroof
  
  176
  - Sunroof Open Warning
    177
  - Sunshade
    178
  - Sliding the Sunroof
    179
  - Tilting the Sunroof
    180
  - Closing the Sunroof
    181
  - Resetting the Sunroof
    181
- Steering Wheel
  
  182
  - Electric Power Steering (EPS)
    182
  - Tilt and Telescopic Steering
    183
  - Heated Steering Wheel
    184
  - Horn
    185
- Mirrors
  
  186
  - Inside Rearview Mirror
    186
  - Outside Rearview Mirror
    188
- Instrument Cluster
  
  191
  - Instrument Cluster Control
    192
  - LCD Display Control
    192
  - Gauges
    193
- LCD Display
  
  199
  - LCD Modes
    199
  - User Settings Mode
    202
  - Trip Modes (Trip Computer)
    207
  - Trip Modes
    207
  - Warning Messages
    211
- Warning and Indicator Lights
  
  222
  - Warning Lights
    222
  - Indicator Lights
    230
- Parking Distance Warning-Reverse
  
  237
- Rearview Monitor
  
  240
- Lighting
  
  241
  - Battery Saver Function
    241
  - Daytime Running Light
    241
  - Lighting Control
    241
  - High Beam Operation
    243
  - High Beam Assist
    244
  - Turn Signals and Lane Change Signals
    247
  - Check Headlight
    248
  - Front Fog Light
    248
  - Headlight Leveling Device
    249
  - Dynamic Bending Light
    249
- Wipers and Washers
  
  250
  - Windshield Wipers
    250
  - Front Windshield Washers
    251
- Interior Lights
  
  252
  - Automatic Turn off Function
    252
  - Room Lamp
    252
  - Map Lamp
    253
  - Trunk Room Lamp
    254
  - Vanity Mirror Lamp
    254
  - Glove Box Lamp
    254
- Welcome System
  
  255
  - Headlight (Headlamp) Escort Function
    255
  - Interior Light
    255
  - Pocket Lamp
    255
- Defroster
  
  256
  - Rear Window Defroster
    256
- Automatic Climate Control System
  
  257
- Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
  
  272
  - Automatic Climate Control System
    274
- Clean Air
  
  275
- Storage Compartments
  
  276
  - Center Console Storage
    276
  - Glove Box
    277
  - Sunglass Holder
    277
- Interior Features
  
  279
  - Cup Holder
    279
  - Bottle Holder
    279
  - Seat Warmer
    280
  - Air Ventilation Seat
    281
  - Sunvisor
    281
  - Power Outlet
    282
  - USB Charger
    283
  - Wireless Smart Phone Charging System
    284
  - Coat Hook
    287
  - Floor Mat Anchor(S)
    288
  - Side Curtain
    289
- Audio System
  
  290
  - Antenna
    290
  - How Vehicle Radio Works
    291
- Declaration of Conformity
  
  294
  - Fcc
    294
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (Fca)

296
- Driving Your Vehicle
  296
- Before Driving
  
  300
  - Before Entering Vehicle
    300
  - Before Starting
    300
  - Necessary Inspections
    300
- Engine Start/Stop Button
  
  302
- Automatic Transmission
  
  307
  - Automatic Transmission Operation
    307
  - Good Driving Practices
    313
- Brake System
  
  314
  - Power Brakes
    314
  - Parking Brake - Foot Type
    316
  - Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
    317
  - Auto Hold
    324
  - Warning Messages
    326
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    328
  - Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
    329
  - Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
    334
  - Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
    335
  - Good Braking Practices
    336
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)
  
  338
  - System Setting and Activation
    338
  - FCA Warning Message and System Control
    340
  - Brake Operation
    342
  - FCA Sensor (Front View Camera)
    343
  - System Malfunction
    344
  - Limitation of the System
    346
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) System - Sensor Fusion Type
  
  352
  - System Setting and Activation
    352
  - FCA Warning Message and System Control
    354
  - Brake Operation
    356
  - FCA Sensor (Front Radar + Front View Camera)
    357
  - System Malfunction
    359
  - Limitation of the System
    360
- Cruise Control System
  
  367
- Drive Mode Integrated Control System
  
  391
  - Hybrid Vehicle
    391
  - When ECO Is Activated
    392
  - Limitation of ECO Operation
    392
  - ECO System
    393
    
    Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle
    393
    
    When ECO Is Activated
    394
    
    Limitation of ECO Operation
    394
  - Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
    395
    
    System Setting and Activation
    396
    
    Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)
    399
    
    System Setting and Activation
    399
    
    Rear/Side Detecting Sensors
    402
    
    Limitations of the System
    404
    
    LKA Operation
    412
    
    LKA System Malfunction
    418
    
    LKA Function Change
    419
    
    System Setting and Activation
    420
    
    Resetting the System
    422
    
    System Disabled
    422
    
    System Malfunction
    423
- Economical Operation
  
  425
- Special Driving Conditions
  
  427
  - Hazardous Driving Conditions
    427
  - Rocking the Vehicle
    427
  - Smooth Cornering
    428
  - Driving at Night
    428
  - Driving in the Rain
    429
  - Driving in Flooded Areas
    430
  - Highway Driving
    430
  - Snowy or Icy Conditions
    431
    
    Use High Quality Ethylene Glycol Coolant
    433
    
    Check Battery and Cables
    433
    
    Change to "Winter Weight" Oil if Necessary
    433
    
    Check Spark Plugs and Ignition System
    433
    
    To Keep Locks from Freezing
    434
    
    Use Approved Window Washer Anti-Freeze in System
    434
    
    Don't Let Your Parking Brake Freeze
    434
    
    Don't Let Ice and Snow Accumulate Underneath
    434
    
    Carry Emergency Equipment
    434
- Winter Driving
  
  431
- Trailer Towing
  
  434
- Vehicle Load Limit
  
  435
  - Tire and Loading Information Label
    435
  - Certification Label
    438
- Vehicle Weight
  
  439
  - Base Curb Weight
    439
  - Vehicle Curb Weight
    439
  - Cargo Weight
    439
  - GAW (Gross Axle Weight)
    439
  - GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
    439
  - GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
    439
  - GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
    439
What to Do in an Emergency

440
- Road Warning
  
  441
  - Hazard Warning Flasher
    441
- In Case of an Emergency While Driving
  
  442
- If the Engine will Not Start
  
  443
  - If Engine Doesn't Turn over or Turns over Slowly
    443
  - If Engine Turns over Normally but Does Not Start
    443
- Emergency Starting
  
  444
  - Jump Starting
    444
  - Push-Starting
    445
- If the Engine Overheats
  
  446
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
  
  448
  - Check Tire Pressure
    448
  - Low Tire Pressure Position Telltale
    450
  - Changing a Tire with TPMS
    452
- If You Have a Flat Tire (with Tire Mobility Kit)
  
  455
  - Introduction
    456
  - Notes on the Safe Use of the Tire Mobility Kit
    456
  - Components of the Tire Mobility Kit
    458
  - Using the Tire Mobility Kit
    459
  - Distributing the Sealant
    461
  - Checking the Tire Inflation Pressure
    462
  - Technical Data
    462
- Towing
  
  463
  - Towing Service
    463
  - Removable Towing Hook
    464
  - Emergency Towing
    465
- If an Accident Occurs
  
  468
Maintenance

469
- Engine Compartment
  
  471
- Maintenance Services
  
  472
  - Owner's Responsibility
    472
  - Owner Maintenance Precautions
    473
- Owner Maintenance
  
  474
  - Owner Maintenance Schedule
    474
- Scheduled Maintenance Service
  
  476
- Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items
  
  482
- Checking Fluid Levels
  
  485
- Engine Oil
  
  486
  - Checking the Engine Oil Level
    486
  - Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
    487
- Engine Maintenance Mode (for Plug-In Hybrid)
  
  488
  - Starting Engine Maintenance Mode
    488
  - Stopping Engine Maintenance Mode
    488
- Coolant
  
  489
  - Checking the Coolant Level
    489
  - Engine Coolant
    490
  - Inverter Coolant
    490
  - Recommended Coolant
    491
  - Changing the Coolant
    492
- Brake Fluid
  
  493
  - Checking the Brake Fluid Level
    493
- Washer Fluid
  
  494
  - Checking the Washer Fluid Level
    494
- Parking Brake
  
  495
  - Checking the Parking Brake
    495
- Air Cleaner
  
  496
  - Filter Replacement
    496
- Climate Control Air Filter
  
  498
  - Filter Inspection
    498
- Wiper Blades
  
  500
  - Blade Inspection
    500
  - Blade Replacement
    500
- Battery
  
  504
  - For Best Battery Service
    504
  - Recharging the Battery
    505
  - Reset Items
    506
- Tires and Wheels
  
  507
  - Tire Care
    507
  - Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures
    507
  - Tire Pressure
    508
  - Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
    508
  - Tire Rotation
    509
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    510
  - Tire Replacement
    511
  - Wheel Replacement
    511
  - Tire Traction
    512
  - Tire Maintenance
    512
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    512
  - All Season Tires
    519
  - Summer Tires
    519
  - Snow Tires
    519
  - Tire Chains
    520
  - Radial-Ply Tires
    520
- Fuses
  
  521
- Light Bulbs
  
  541
- Appearance Care
  
  558
  - Exterior Care
    558
  - Interior Care
    564
- Emission Control System
  
  567
  - Crankcase Emission Control System
    567
  - Exhaust Emission Control System
    568
Specifications, Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects

571
- Dimensions
  572
- Engine
  572
- Bulb Wattage
  573
- Tires and Wheels
  574
- Air Conditioning System
  575
- Gross Vehicle Weight
  575
- Luggage Volume
  575
- Recommended Lubricants and Capacities
  576
- Recommended SAE Viscosity Number
  577
- Vehicle Certification Label
  578
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
  578
- Air Conditioner Compressor Label
  579
- Engine Number
  579
- Tire Specification and Pressure Label
  579
- Refrigerant Label
  580
- Consumer Assistance (U.S. Only)
  581
  - Toll Free Consumer Assistance
    581
  - Emergency Roadside Assistance
    581
  - Trip Interruption
    582
  - Registering Your Vehicle in a Foreign Country
    583
- Electrical Equipment (U.S. Only)
  584
  - Installation of a Mobile Two-Way Radio System
    584
- Online Factory Authorized Manuals (U.S. Only)
  585
  - Service Manual
    585
  - Electrical Troubleshooting Manual
    585
  - Owner's Manual
    585
- Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
  585
- Index
  586

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Kia Optima plug-in Hybrid 2020 Owner's Manual (597 pages)

Table of Contents

Section 1

Section 2

Fuel Requirements

Vehicle Break-In Process

HEV/PHEV Powertrain

Vehicle Modifications

Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders

Your Vehicle at a Glance

Safety Features of Your Vehicle

Important Safety Precautions

Seat Belts

Child Restraint System (CRS)

Air Bag - Advanced Supplemental Restraint

Air Bag Warning Light

Features of Your Vehicle

Smart Key

Theft-Alarm System

Door Locks

Smart Trunk

Windows

Hood

Fuel Filler Lid (Hybrid)

Fuel Filler Lid (Plug-In Hybrid)

Panoramic Sunroof

Steering Wheel

Mirrors

Instrument Cluster

LCD Display

Warning and Indicator Lights

Parking Distance Warning-Reverse

Rearview Monitor

Lighting

Wipers and Washers

Interior Lights

Welcome System

Defroster

Automatic Climate Control System

Windshield Defrosting and Defogging

Clean Air

Storage Compartments

Interior Features

Audio System

Declaration of Conformity

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (Fca)

Before Driving

Engine Start/Stop Button

Automatic Transmission

Brake System

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) System - Sensor Fusion Type

Cruise Control System

Drive Mode Integrated Control System

Economical Operation

Special Driving Conditions

Winter Driving

Trailer Towing

Vehicle Load Limit

Vehicle Weight

What to Do in an Emergency

Road Warning

In Case of an Emergency While Driving

If the Engine will Not Start

Emergency Starting

If the Engine Overheats

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

If You Have a Flat Tire (with Tire Mobility Kit)

Towing

If an Accident Occurs

Maintenance

Engine Compartment

Maintenance Services

Owner Maintenance

Scheduled Maintenance Service

Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items

Checking Fluid Levels

Engine Oil

Engine Maintenance Mode (for Plug-In Hybrid)