2014 KIA Optima Hybrid display

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Instrument Cluster Control
Adjusting Instrument Cluster
Illumination
The instrument panel illumination
intensity can be adjusted by pressing
the control switch with the headlight
switch in any position when the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position.
The illumination intensity is shown on
the instrument cluster LCD display. If you hold the illumination control
button (" " or " "), the bright-
ness will be changed continuously.
If the brightness reaches to the maximum or minimum level, an
alarm will sound.
LCD Display Control
The LCD display modes can be
changed by using the control buttons
on the steering wheel.
(1) : MODE button for changing
modes
(2) OK : SELECT/RESET button for setting or resetting the
selected item
(3) : MOVE button for changing items
❈ For the LCD modes, refer to "LCD
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ECO GUIDE gauge
This is a gauge to let drivers know
efficient the current driving condi-
tions are. The fuel efficiency is high
in the green zone but is low in the red
zone.
- Green zone : Good driving condi-tion
- White zone : Average driving con- dition
- Red zone : Poor driving condition
Odometer
The odometer indicates the total dis-
tance the vehicle has been driven.
You will also find the odometer useful
to determine when periodic mainte-
nance should be performed.
Outside temperature display
This display indicates the current
outside air temperatures by 1°C
(1°F).
- Temperature range : -40°C ~ 60°C (-40 °F ~ 140 °F)
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The outside temperature on the dis-
play may not change immediately
like a Hg thermometer to prevent the
driver from being inattentive.
The temperature unit (from °C to °F
or from °F to °C) can be changed by
using the “User Settings” mode of the
LCD display or While pressing the
OFF button, press the AUTO button
for 3 seconds or more. (for automatic
climate control system)
❈ For more details, refer to “LCD
Display” in this chapter.Transaxle Shift Indicator
Automatic Transaxle Shift Indicator
This indicator displays which auto-
matic transaxle shift lever is selected.
Reverse : R
Neutral : N

Sports Mode : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
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LCD DISPLAY
Modes SymbolExplanation
Hybrid informationThis mode displays ECO level and hybrid system energy flow.
For more details, refer to "Hybrid information mode" in this chapter.
Trip Computer This mode displays driving information like the tripmeter, fuel economy, and so on.
For more details, refer to "Trip Computer" in this chapter.
Service
This mode informs of service interval (mileage or days) and warning messages.
Master warning
User SettingsOn this mode, you can change settings of the doors, lamps, etc.
❈For controlling the LCD modes, refer to "LCD Display Control" in this chapter.
LCD Modes

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Hybrid information modes
Overview
Hybrid information mode shows
hybrid energy flow and ECO level.
To change the Hybrid information
mode, press the MOVE ( ) button.
ECO Level
When the vehicle is started, the ECO
Level display will indicate level. If you
drive economically, the ECO Level
will increase. However, if you do not
drive economically, the ECO Level
will decrease.
Hybrid energy flow
Kia hybrid system notifies the drivers
of energy flow in various operating
modes. Following modes show drivers
the current operating condition. Vehicle Stop
The mode means the vehicle stop.
(No energy flow)
EV Propulsion
Motor power is used to move the
vehicle.
(Battery
➞Wheel)
ECO Level
↕
↕
→
→
→
→
Hybrid energy flow
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Service Mode
Service Interval
Service in
It calculates and displays when you
need a scheduled maintenance
service (mileage or days).
If the remaining mileage or time
reaches 1,500 km (900 mi.) or 30
days, "Service in" message is dis-
played for several seconds each time
you set the ignition switch or Engine
Start/Stop Button to the ON position.Service required
If you do not have your vehicle serv-
iced according to the already inputted
service interval, "Service required"
message is displayed for several sec-
onds each time you set the ignition
switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to
the ON position (The mileage and
time changes to "---").
To reset the service interval to the
mileage and days you inputted before:
- Press the [OK] button (select/reset)
for more than 1 second. Service in OFF
If the service interval is not set,
"Service in OFF" message is dis-
played on the LCD display.
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NOTICE
If any of the following conditions
occurs, the mileage and days may be
incorrect.
- The battery cable is disconnected.
- The fuse switch is turned off.
- The battery is discharged.
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Turn on "FUSE SWITCH"
This warning message illuminates
if the fuse switch on the fuse box is
OFF.
It means that you should turn the fuse switch on.
For more details, refer to "Fuses" in
chapter 7.
Align steering wheel
This warning message illuminates if you start the engine when the
steering wheel is turned to more
than 90 degrees to the left or right.
It means that you should turn the steering wheel and make the angle
of the steering wheel be less than
30 degrees.
Check brakes
‘Check brake' is displayed when the
brake function is not well or the
regenerative brake system is not
operated with brake system malfunc-
tion. Refer to the "Brake system
warning light" in this chapter.
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WARNING
Driving with the 'check brake' on
is dangerous. If this occurs,
have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Kia dealer as soon
as possible.

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Refuel to prevent Hybrid battery
damage
If the fuel tank is nearly empty, a
message “Refuel to prevent Hybrid
battery damage” will appear on the
LCD display. Also, the chime will
sound several times.
You must stop and obtain additional
fuel as soon as possible.
Check hybrid system stop vehicleand tarn off engine
If the hybrid system error occurs, a
message Check hybrid system stop
vehicle and tarn off engine will
appear on the LCD display and the
Ready indicator will blink. Also, the
chime will sound until the problem is
solved.
In this case, have your vehicle towed
to an authorized Kia dealer and
inspect the hybrid system.
Stop vehicle to charge battery
If the SOC (State Of Charge) is very
low, a message Stop vehicle to
charge battery will appear on the
LCD display.
To charge the hybrid battery, stop in
a safe place and move the shift gear
to the P(Park) position as soon as
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CAUTION
Avoid driving with very low fuellevel. Running out of fuel coulddamage the hybrid battery.