2012 KIA Optima Hybrid jump start

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Driving your vehicle
The ABS warning light will stay on for
approximately 3 seconds after the igni-
tion switch is ON. During that time, the
ABS will go through self-diagnosis and
the light will go off if everything is normal.
If the light stays on, you may have a
problem with your ABS but your regular
brakes will work normally. Contact an
authorized Kia dealer as soon as possi-
ble. When you drive on a road with poor
traction, such as an icy road, and oper-
ated your brakes continuously, the
ABS will be active continuously and the
ABS warning light may illuminate. Pull
your vehicle over to a safe place and
stop the engine.
Restart the engine. If the ABS warning light is off, then your ABS is normal.
Otherwise, you may have a problem
with the ABS. Contact an authorized
Kia dealer as soon as possible.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
When you jump start your vehicle
because of a drained battery, the engine
may not run as smoothly and the ABS
warning light may turn on at the same
time. This happens because of the low
battery voltage. It does not mean your
ABS has malfunctioned.
• Do not pump your brakes!
• Have the battery recharged before
driving the vehicle.
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What to do in an emergency
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IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
If the engine doesn't turn over orturns over slowly
1. If your vehicle has an automatic transaxle, be sure the shift lever is in N
(Neutral) or P (Park) and the emer-
gency brake is set.
2. Check the battery connections to be sure they are clean and tight.
3. Turn on the interior light. If the light dims or goes out when you operate the
starter, the battery is discharged.
4. Check the starter connections to be sure they are securely tightened.
5. Do not push or pull the vehicle to start it. See instructions for "Jump starting".
If engine turns over normally butdoes not start
1. Check fuel level.
2. With the ignition switch in the LOCK position, check all connectors at the
ignition coil and spark plugs.
Reconnect any that may be discon-
nected or loose.
3. Check the fuel line in the engine com- partment.
4. If the engine still does not start, call an authorized Kia dealer or seek other
qualified assistance.
WARNING - Push/pull start
Do not push or pull the vehicle to
start it. Push or pull starting may
cause the catalytic converter to
overload and create a fire hazard.

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What to do in an emergency
EMERGENCY STARTING
Connect cables in numerical order and
disconnect in reverse order.
Jump starting
Jump starting can be dangerous if done
incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid harm to
yourself or damage to your vehicle or
battery, follow these jump starting proce-
dures. If in doubt, we strongly recom-
mend that you have a competent techni-
cian or towing service jump start your
vehicle.
CAUTION - 12 volt battery
Use only a 12-volt jumper system.You can damage a 12-volt startingmotor, ignition system, and otherelectrical parts beyond repair byuse of a 24-volt power supply (either two 12-volt batteries inseries or a 24-volt motor generatorset).WARNING - Battery
Keep all flames or sparks away
from the battery. The battery pro-
duces hydrogen gas which will
explode if exposed to flame or
sparks.
WARNING - Battery
Never attempt to check the elec-
trolyte level of the battery as this
may cause the battery to rupture or
explode.
WARNING - Frozen
batteries
Do not attempt to jump start the
vehicle if the discharged battery is
frozen or if the electrolyte level is
low as the battery may rupture or
explode.
WARNING - Sulfuric
acid risk
When jump starting your vehicle be
careful not to get acid on yourself,
your clothing or on the vehicle.
Automobile batteries contain sulfu-
ric acid. This is poisonous and
highly corrosive.OTFH050100NDischarged battery Jumper Cables
Booster battery

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1. Make sure the booster battery is 12-volt and that its negative terminal is
grounded.
2. If the booster battery is in another vehi- cle, do not allow the vehicles to touch.
3. Turn off all unnecessary electrical loads.
4. Connect the jumper cables in the exact sequence shown in the illustration.
First connect one end of a jumper
cable to the positive terminal of the dis-
charged battery (1), then connect the
other end to the positive terminal on
the booster battery (2).
Proceed to connect one end of the
other jumper cable to the negative ter-
minal of the booster battery (3), then
the other end to a solid, stationary,
metallic point (for example, trunk/latch)
away from the battery (4). Do not con-
nect it to or near any part that moves
when the engine is cranked.
Do not allow the jumper cables to con-
tact anything except the correct battery
terminals or the correct ground. Do not
lean over the battery when making
connections. 5. Start the engine of the vehicle with the
booster battery and let it run at 2,000
rpm, then start the engine of the vehi-
cle with the discharged battery.
If the cause of your battery discharging isnot apparent, you should have your vehi-cle checked by an authorized Kia dealer. Push-starting
Your manual transaxle-equipped vehicle
should not be push-started because it
might damage the emission control sys-
tem.
Vehicles equipped with automatic
transaxle cannot be push-started.
Follow the directions in this section for
jump-starting.CAUTION - Battery cables
Do not connect the jumper cable
from the negative terminal of thebooster battery to the negative ter-minal of the discharged battery.This can cause the discharged bat- tery to overheat and crack, releas-ing battery acid.
WARNING - Tow starting
vehicle
Never tow a vehicle to start it
because the sudden surge forward
when the engine starts could cause
a collision with the tow vehicle.

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If An Accident Occurs
Avoid the engine compartment.
Avoid any orange or high voltagewires, cables, or components.
Assume that a high voltage component is exposed and move away from the
vehicle as promptly as possible.
Refer to Chapter 6 for towing informa- tion or call Kia Roadside Assistance.
When the hybrid vehicle shuts off
When the high voltage battery or 12-volt
battery discharges, or fuel tank is empty,
the hybrid system may not operate.
If the Hybrid system stops operating
while the vehicle is moving, reduce the
vehicle speed gradually. Pull your vehi-
cle off the road in a safe area, and shift
the transmission in to Park (P) position
and;
1. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
2. Set the start button at OFF, and try tostart the Hybrid system by applying the
brake pedal and pushing the start but-
ton.
3. If the Hybrid system will not operate, refer to "EMERGENCY STARTING" in
chapter 6. Before you try to jump start the vehicle,
confirm the fuel level. If the fuel level is
low add more fuel before attempting as
emergancy start.
THE COMPONENTS OF HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)
WARNING - Accident
Vehicle
Never touch electric wires or cable.
If exposed electric wires or cables
are visible inside or outside of your
vehicle, an electric shock may
occur.
WARNING - PUTTING OUT
FIRE
Never use water to put out a fire in
your vehicle. If a fire occurs, evalu-
ate the car immediately and contact
the fire department

Index
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Driving in flooded areas ··················\
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Driving in the rain··················\
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····5-35
Economical operation ··················\
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················5-31
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) with HomeLink system ··················\
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··4-37
Electric power steering ··················\
··················\
··············4-34
Electronic stability control (ESC) ··················\
···············5-20
Emergency starting ··················\
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····6-5 Jump starting ··················\
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···········6-5
Push starting ··················\
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Emergency while driving ··················\
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·············6-3
Emission control system ··················\
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············7-68 Crankcase emission control system··················\
···········7-68
Evaporative emission control System ··················\
·······7-68
Exhaust emission control system ··················\
··············7-69
Engine ··················\
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······8-2
Engine compartment ··················\
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············2-4, 7-2
Engine coolant ··················\
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·········7-24
Engine number ··················\
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Engine oil ··················\
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Engine overheats ··················\
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········6-7
Engine start/stop button ··················\
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Engine temperature gauge ··················\
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·········4-50 Evaporative emission control System ··················\
··········7-68
Exhaust emission control system··················\
·················7-69\
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ···············7-19
Exterior care··················\
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·············7-61
Flat tire (with spare tire) ··················\
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············6-13
Changing tires··················\
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········6-14
Compact spare tire ··················\
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·6-19
Jack and tools ··················\
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········6-13
Removing and storing the spare tire···········\
·················6-14\
Flat tire (with tire mobility kit) ··················\
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·6-21
Floor mat anchor(s) ··················\
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·················4-11\
6
Fluid Brakes fluid ··················\
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···········7-28
Washer fluid··················\
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···········7-29
Front passenger and rear seat 3-point system with combination locking retractor ··················\
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·3-19
Front seat adjustment ··················\
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·3-4
Fuel filler lid ··················\
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Fuel gauge··················\
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Fuel requirements ··················\
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······1-3
Fuse/relay panel description ··················\
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······7-55
Fuses ··················\
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······7-51 Fuse/relay panel description ··················\
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····7-55
Instrument panel fuse ··················\
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Memory fuse··················\
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Multi fuse ··················\
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Index
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Interior light ··················\
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Interior overview··················\
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Inverter coolant ··················\
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Jack and tools (with spare tire) ··················\
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··6-13
Jump starting··················\
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LabelAir bag warning label ··················\
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Tire sidewall labeling ··················\
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Tire specification and pressure label ··················\
···········8-8
Vehicle certification label ··················\
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Latch system, see lower anchor system··················\
·······3-31
Lighting··················\
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··4-86 Battery saver function··················\
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Lower anchor system ··················\
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Lubricants and capacities··················\
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·············8-5 Maintenance
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ·············7-19
Maintenance services·············\
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····7-3
Maintenance under severe usage conditions ···············7-18
Normal maintenance schedule··················\
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···7-8
Owner maintenance ··················\
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·7-5
Scheduled maintenance service ··················\
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·7-7
Tire maintenance ··················\
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···7-43
Maintenance schedule··················\
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7-8 Maintenance under severe usage conditions ···············7-18
Normal maintenance schedule··················\
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···7-8
Maintenance services ··················\
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·7-3
Memory fuse ··················\
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Mirrors ··················\
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···4-37 Electric chromic mirror (ECM) with Homelink system ··················\
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Inside rearview mirror ··················\
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Outside rearview mirror ··················\
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Multi fuse ··················\
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