Kia Optima Hybrid 2017 Owner's Manual page 3

❖ Please see this page instead of page 1-19 in owner's manual.
DRIVING THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE
Changing plug-in hybrid mode
OJFHP056292L
Pressing the HEV button changes
the plug-in hybrid system modes, as
below.
• Shortly pressed:
EV mode ↔ HEV mode
Plug-in hybrid mode indicator
• CD (Charge Depleting, Electric) mode
: The high-voltage
(hybrid) battery is
used to drive the
vehicle.
OJFHP046420L
• CS (Charge Sustaining, Hybrid) mode
: The high-voltage
(hybrid)
and
engine is used to
drive the vehicle.
OJFHP046421L
OJFHP046425L/OJFHP046426L
A corresponding message is displayed
to indicate the selected mode.
Warning and indicator lights
Ready Indicator
This indicator illuminates :
When the vehicle is ready to be driven.
- ON : Normal driving is possible.
- OFF : Normal driving is not possible,
battery
or a problem has occurred.
gasoline
- Blinking : Emergency driving.
When the ready indicator goes OFF
or blinks, there is a problem with the
system. In this case, we recommend
that you have your vehicle inspected
by an authorized Kia dealer.
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