2012 KIA Optima Hybrid gas type

Introduction
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Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood alco-
hol) should not be used in your vehicle.
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle per-
formance and damage components of
the fuel system.
✽ ✽NOTICE
Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty
may not cover damage to the fuel system
and any performance problems that are
caused by the use of fuels containing
methanol.
Fuel Additives
Kia recommends that you use good qual-
ity gasolines treated with detergent addi-
tives such as TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline, which help prevent deposit for-
mation in the engine. These gasolines
will help the engine run cleaner and
enhance performance of the Emission
Control System. For more information on
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, please
go to the website (www
.toptiergas.com).
For customers who do not use TOP Tier
Detergent Gasoline regularly, and have
problems starting or the engine does not
run smoothly, additives that you can buy
separately may be added to the gasoline.
If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not
available, one bottle of additive added to
the fuel tank at every 12,000 km (7,500
miles) or every engine oil change is rec-
ommended. Additives are available from
your authorized Kia dealer along with
information on how to use them. Do not
mix other additives.
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle in
another country, be sure to:
Observe all regulations regarding reg- istration and insurance.
Determine that acceptable fuel is avail- able.

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Safety features of your vehicle
CAUTION
The climate control seat is a sup-plementary cooling/heating sys-tem. Use the climate control seatwhen the climate control systemis on. Using the climate control seat for prolonged periods of timewith the climate control systemoff could cause the climate con-trol seat performance to impair.
When cleaning the seats, do not use an organic solvent such aspaint thinner, benzene, alcoholand gasoline. Doing so may dam-age the surface of the seats.
Do not spill liquid such as water or beverages on the surface ofthe front seats and seatbacks, orthe air vent holes may be blocked and prevented from workingproperly.
Do not place materials such as plastic bags or newspapers underthe seats. The air vent may notwork properly as the air intakecan be blocked.
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(Continued) When the air vent does not oper- ate, restart the vehicle. If there isno change, have your vehicleinspected by an authorized Kiadealer.WARNING
Passengers should use extreme
caution when using the climate
control seat to warm due to the
possibility of excess heating or
burns. The occupants must be able
to feel if the seat is becoming too
warm and to turn the seat warmer
off. In particular, the driver must
exercise extreme care for the fol-
lowing types of passengers:
1. Infants, children, elderly or dis- abled persons, or hospital outpa-
tients
2. Persons with sensitive skin or those that burn easily
3. Fatigued individuals
4. Intoxicated individuals
5. Individuals taking medication that can cause drowsiness or
sleepiness (sleeping pills, cold
tablets, etc.)

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Features of your vehicle
Make sure to refuel your vehicle accord-
ing to the "Fuel requirements" suggested
in section 1.
If the fuel filler cap requires replacement,
use only a genuine Kia cap or the equiv-
alent specified for your vehicle. An incor-
rect fuel filler cap can result in a serious
malfunction of the fuel system or emis-
sion control system.
CAUTION- Exterior paint
Do not spill fuel on the exterior sur-faces of the vehicle. Any type of fuelspilled on painted surfaces maydamage the paint.
WARNING - Refueling& Vehicle fires
When refueling, always shut the
engine off. Sparks produced by
electrical components related to
the engine can ignite fuel vapors
causing a fire. Once refueling is
complete, check to make sure the
filler cap and filler door are secure-
ly closed, before starting the
engine.
WARNING - Smoking
DO NOT use matches or a lighter
and DO NOT SMOKE or leave a lit
cigarette in your vehicle while at a
gas station especially during refu-
eling. Automotive fuel is highly
flammable and can, when ignited,
result in fire.

Maintenance
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7
WIPER BLADES
Blade inspection
Commercial hot waxes applied by auto-
matic car washes have been known to
make the windshield difficult to clean.
Contamination of either the windshield or
the wiper blades with foreign matter can
reduce the effectiveness of the wind-
shield wipers. Common sources of con-
tamination are insects, tree sap, and hot
wax treatments used by some commer-
cial car washes. If the blades are not wip-
ing properly, clean both the window and
the blades with a good cleaner or mild
detergent, and rinse thoroughly with
clean water.
Blade replacement
When the wipers no longer clean ade-
quately, the blades may be worn or
cracked, and require replacement.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms or
other components, do not attempt to
move the wipers manually.
The use of a non-specified wiper blade
could result in wiper malfunction and fail-
ure.
Front windshield wiper blade
Type A
1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the wiper
blade assembly to expose the plastic
locking clip.
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CAUTION - Wiper blades
To prevent damage to the wiperblades, do not use gasoline,kerosene, paint thinner, or othersolvents on or near them.
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CAUTION - Wiper arms
Do not allow the wiper arm to fallagainst the windshield, since it maychip or crack the windshield.

Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
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CAPACITY/WEIGHT
Item
Displacement
Bore x Stroke
Firing order
No. of cylinders Gasoline (2.4)
2359 cc (143.96 cu.in)
88 x 97 mm (3.46 x 3.82 in.) 1-3-4-2
4, In-line
ENGINE BATTERY
Gross vehicle weight
kg (lbs.) Gasoline (2.4
)
2080 (4586)
280 (9.9)
Item
Luggage volume l(cu ft) A/T
Item
Battery pack voltage
Cell voltage
Cell and module
configuration
Battery system weight
Dimensions Hybrid
270V
3.75V
72 cells (9 modules x 8 cells per module)
42 kg (93 Ibs.) (system) 54.4L (211*355*726)
AIR CONDITIONING
Refrigerant type
Compressor oil R - 134a
PVE (Poly Vinyl Ether)
Components powered by the battery pack
- Electric motor, Power cable, HSG, Inverter/LDC, A/C Compressor