2013 KIA Optima Hybrid Owner's Manual

H6Starting the Hybrid System
1. Carry the smart key into the vehicle.
2. Make sure the parking brake is firmly
applied.
3. Place the shift lever in the P(Park) position.
In N (neutral) position, you can not
start the vehicle.
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Press the engine start/stop button.
6. The engine should be started without pressing the accelerator. In extremely
cold weather or after the vehicle has
not been operated fro several days, let
the engine warm up without depress-
ing the accelerator.
• Even if the smart key is in the vehicle,if it is far away from you, the engine
may not start.
in the ACC or ON position, if any door
is open, the system checks for the
smart key. If the smart key is not in
the vehicle, the warning, "Key is not
in vehicle" will come on, and if all
doors are closed, the chime will also
sound for about 5 seconds. The indi-
cator will turn off while the vehicle is
moving. Keep the smart key in the
vehicle when using the ACC position
or if the vehicle engine is on.
If the starting procedure is followed,
the "READY" symbol on the instru-
ment cluster will turn on. For more
details, Please check chapter 5.
ECONOMICAL and SAFE OPERA-
TION of Hybrid system
Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a mod- erate rate and maintain a steady cruis-
ing speed. Don't make "jack-rabbit"
starts. Don't race between stoplights.
Avoid heavy traffic whenever possible.
Always maintain a safe distance from
other vehicles so you can avoid unnec-
essary braking. This also reduces
brake wear.
The regenerative brake generates energy when the vehicle decelerates.
When the hybrid battery power is low, the hybrid system automatically
recharges the hybrid battery.
When the engine runs in "N" position, the hybrid system cannot generate
electricity. The hybrid battery cannot
recharge in "N" position. Please refer
to chapter 5.
STARTING THE HYBRID VEHICLE (SMART KEY)

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✽
✽NOTICE
In the hybrid system, the engine auto-
matically runs and stops. If the hybrid
system operates, the "READY" symbol
is illuminated.
In the following situations, the engine
may turn on and off automatically:
- When the hybrid battery is dis-
charged
- When the hybrid battery reaches a certain temperature.

H8
THE COMPONENTS OF HYBRID VEHICLE
1. Engine : 2.4L
2. Motor : 30kW
3. Transmission : 6AT
4. Hybrid starter generator (HSG)
5. High voltage battery system6. HPCU (Hybrid Power Control Unit)
7. Electric Water Pump (EWP)
8. Brake system with hydraulic compressor
9. Electric air-conditioning compressor
10. Electric Oil Pump (EOP)
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H9
The Hybrid battery uses high voltage top
operate the electric motor and other
components and other components. High
voltage is dangerous if touched.
Your vehicle is equipped with orange col-
ored insulation and covers over the high
voltage components to protect people
from electric shock. High voltage warning
labels are attached to some system com-
ponents as additional warnings. Your
vehicle's hybrid system should therefore
only be inspected or repaired by an
authorized Kia dealer.
WARNING
Never touch orange or high voltage
labeled components including wires,
cables, and connections. If the insu-
lators or covers are damaged or
removed, severe injury or death from
electrocution may occur.
WARNING
When you replace the fuses, in the
engine compartment, never touch
the HPCU.
If you touch the HPCU, you may get
electrocuted resulting in injury or
death.
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HPCU
HEV Battery

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THE COMPONENTS OF HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)
WARNING
As with all batteries, avoid fluid
contact with the Hybrid battery. If
the battery is damaged and if elec-
trolyte comes in contact with your
body, clothes or eyes, immediately
flush with a large quantity of fresh
water.
WARNING
Do not use an after-market battery
charger to charge the Hybrid bat-
tery. Doing so may result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING - High Waters
• Avoid high waters as this mayresult in your vehicle becoming
saturated with water and could
compromise the high voltage
components.
Do not touch the any of the high voltage components within your
vehicle if your vehicle has been
submerged in water equal to half
of the vehicle height. Touching
high voltage components once
submerged in water could result
in severe burns or electric shock
that could result in deather or
serious injury.
WARNING -
Carrying Liquids in Trunk
Do load large amounts of water in
open containers into the vehicle. If
the water spills onto the HEV bat-
tery, it may cause a short and dam-
age the battery.
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Motor

H11
CAUTION - Cleaning
Engine
When you clean the engine com-partment, do not wash using water.Water may cause electric arcing tooccur and damage electronic partsand components.
WARNING -
Exposure to High Voltage
High voltage in the hybrid battery system is very dangerous and
can cause severe burns and elec-
tric shock. This may result in seri-
ous injury or death.
For your safety, never touch, replace, dismantle or remove any
portion of the hybrid battery sys-
tem including components,
cables and connectors.
WARNING - Use of Water
or Liquids
If water or liquids come into con-
tact with the hybrid system compo-
nents, and you are also in contact
with the water, severe injury or
death due to electrocution may
occur.
WARNING - Hot
Components
When the hybrid battery system
operates, the HEV battery system
can be hot. Heat burns may result
from touching even insulated com-
ponents of the HEV system.

H12
Service plug
This service plug (1) located in the rear
trunk as shown should always be pulled
out to disconnect and turn off the hybrid
system.
IMPORTANT: Wait 5 minutes after this
lever is disconnected to work on the
car. It is to be assured all remaining
charge in the system dissipated.
Some Special Features of the
Hybrid Vehicle.
Hybrid vehicles sound different than
gasoline engine vehicles. When the
hybrid system operates, you may hear a
sound from the hybrid battery system
behind the rear seat. If you apply the
accelerator pedal rapidly, you may hear a
sound. when you apply the brake pedal,
you may hear a sound from the regener-
ative brake system. When the hybrid sys-
tem is turned off or on, you may hear a
sound in the engine compartment. If you
depress the brake pedal repeatedly
when the hybrid system is turned on, you
may hear a sound in the engine com-
partment. None of these sounds indicate
a problem.
They are characteristics of hybrid vehi-
cles.
When the hybrid system is turned on, the
engine may run. This does not indicate a
malfunction. If the "READY" symbol is on,
the hybrid system is operating. Even if
the gasoline engine is off, you can oper-
ate the vehicle.The HEV system may emit electromag-
netic waves which can affect the per-
formance of electronic devices appli-
ances, such as laptop computers, which
are not part of the vehicle design.
If you park the vehicle for a long time, the
hybrid system will discharge. You need to
drive the vehicle several times per month
to maintain a charge.
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THE COMPONENTS OF HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)

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When you start the hybrid system in the
"P" transmission position, the "READY"
symbol is illuminated in the cluster. The
driver can drive the vehicle even if the
engine is stopped.
Virtual Engine Sound
System(VESS)
The Virtual Engine Sound System gener-
ates engine sound for pedestrians to
hear vehicle sound because there is no
sound while motor power is used.The hybrid battery air intake is located
behind the rear seats.The hybrid battery
air intake is used to cool the hybrid bat-
tery. If the hybrid battery air intake is
blocked, the hybrid battery may overheat.
Do not cover the air intake with objects.
WARNING
When you leave the vehicle, you
should turn off the hybrid system. If
you depress the accelerator pedal
by mistake and the vehicle is not in
the "P" position, the vehicle will
accelerate. This may result in seri-
ous injury or death.
WARNING - Air Intake
Blocking the air intake behind the
rear seats may damage the HEV
battery.
Do not allow any water into the air intake even when cleaning. If
any water enters the air intake,
the Hybrid battery may cause an
electric shock which can cause
serious injury or death due to
electrocution.
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