2014 KIA Optima Hybrid engine coolant

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Maintenance
COOLANT
Inverter coolant
The high-pressure cooling system
has a reservoir filled with year-round
antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is
filled at the factory.
Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant level everyday.
If it is near or at MIN, add enough
coolant between MIN and MAX and
check the cooling system for air
bleed at an authorized Kia dealer.
Engine coolant
The high-pressure cooling system
has a reservoir filled with year-round
antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is
filled at the factory.
Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant level per every day, at the
beginning of the winter season, and
before traveling to a colder climate.
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CAUTION
When adding coolant, be carefulnot to overfill.

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Checking the coolant level
WARNING
Removing radiator
cap and inverter
coolant cap
Never attempt to remove the radiator cap and/or inveter
coolant cap while the engine
is operating or hot. Doing so
might lead to cooling system
and engine damage and could
result in serious personal
injury from escaping hot
coolant or steam.
The engine coolant and/or inverter coolant level is influ-
enced by hybrid system tem-
perature. Before filling the
engine coolant and/or inverter
coolant, turn the hybrid vehi-
cle off, fill the engine coolant
and/or inverter coolant care-
fully.
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Turn the engine off and waituntil it cools down. Use
extreme care when removing
the radiator cap. Wrap a thick
towel around it, and turn it
counterclockwise slowly to
the first stop. Step back while
the pressure is released from
the cooling system. When you
are sure all the pressure has
been released, press down on
the cap, using a thick towel,
and continue turning counter-
clockwise to remove it.
Even if the engine is not oper- ating, do not remove the radi-
ator cap and/or inverter or the
drain plug while the engine
and radiator are hot. Hot
coolant and steam may still
blow out under pressure,
causing serious injury.WARNING
The electronic motor
(cooling fan) is con-
trolled by engine
coolant temperature,
refrigerant pressure
and vehicle speed. It may some-
times operate even when the
engine is not running. Use
extreme caution when working
near the blades of the cooling
fan so that you are not injured
by the rotating fan blades. As
the engine coolant temperature
decreases, the electric motor
will automatically shut off. This
is a normal condition.

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Check the condition and connections
of all cooling system hoses and
heater hoses. Replace any swollen
or deteriorated hoses.
The coolant level should be filled
between F and L marks on the side
of the coolant reservoir when the
engine is cool.
If the coolant level is low, add enough
distilled (deionized) water to provide
protection against freezing and cor-
rosion. Bring the level to F, but do not
overfill. If frequent additions are
required, see an authorized Kia deal-
er for a cooling system inspection.
Recommended engine and invert-er coolant
When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for
your vehicle and never mix hard
water in the coolant filled at the fac-
tory. An improper coolant mixture
can result in serious malfunction or
engine damage.
The engine in your vehicle has alu- minum engine parts and must be
protected by an ethylene-glycol-
based coolant to prevent corrosion
and freezing.
DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol coolant or mix them with the spec-
ified coolant.
Do not use a solution that contains more than 60% antifreeze or less
than 35% antifreeze, which would
reduce the effectiveness of the
solution. For mixture percentage, refer to the
following table.
-15°C (5°F) 35
65
-25°C (-13°F) 40 60
-35°C (-31°F) 50 50
-45°C (-49°F) 60 40
Ambient
Temperature Mixture Percentage (volume)
Antifreeze Water
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Changing the coolant
Have engine and inverter coolant
changed by an authorized Kia dealer
according to the Maintenance
Schedule at the beginning of this
section.
WARNING - Coolant
Do not use radiator coolant or antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
Radiator coolant can severely obscure visibility when
sprayed on the windshield
and may cause loss of vehicle
control or damage to paint
and body trim.
CAUTION
Put a thick cloth or fabricaround the radiator cap and/orinverter coolant cap beforerefilling the coolant in order toprevent the coolant from over-flowing into engine parts suchas the generator.
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Radiator cap
Inverter coolant cap
WARNING
Radiator cap &
Inverter coolant cap
Do not remove the radiator cap
and/or inverter coolant cap
when the engine and radiator
are hot. Scalding hot coolant
and steam may blow out under
pressure causing serious
injury.

Canister
Fuel vapors generated inside the fuel
tank are absorbed and stored in the
onboard canister. When the engine is
running, the fuel vapors absorbed in
the canister are drawn into the surge
tank through the purge control sole-
noid valve.
Purge Control Solenoid Valve(PCSV)
The purge control solenoid valve is
controlled by the Engine Control
Module (ECM); when the engine
coolant temperature is low during
idling, the PCSV closes so that evap-
orated fuel is not taken into the
engine. After the engine warms up
during ordinary driving, the PCSV
opens to introduce evaporated fuel to
the engine.
3. Exhaust emission control system
The Exhaust Emission Control
System is a highly effective system
which controls exhaust emissions
while maintaining good vehicle per-
formance.
Vehicle modifications
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification of your vehicle could
affect its performance, safety or
durability and may even violate gov-
ernmental safety and emissions reg-
ulations.
In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from any modifi-
cation may not be covered under
warranty.
If you use unauthorized electronic
devices, it may cause the vehicle to
operate abnormally, wire damage,
battery discharge and fire. For your
safety, do not use unauthorized
electronic devices.
Engine exhaust gas precautions
(carbon monoxide)
Carbon monoxide can be present with other exhaust fumes.
Therefore, if you smell exhaust
fumes of any kind inside your vehi-
cle, have it inspected and repaired
immediately. If you ever suspect
exhaust fumes are coming into
your vehicle, drive it only with all
the windows fully open. Have your
vehicle checked and repaired
immediately.
WARNING - Exhaust
Engine exhaust gases contain
carbon monoxide (CO). Though
colorless and odorless, it is
dangerous and could be lethal if
inhaled. Follow the instructions
on this page to avoid CO poi-
soning.
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Specifications & Consumer information
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality.
The correct lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
*1Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
*2Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available. Along with other additional benefits, they contribute
to fuel economy by reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. Often, these improvements
are difficult to measure in everyday driving, but in a year’s time, they can offer significant cost and energy savings.
*
3If the API service SM engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API service SL.
LubricantVolumeClassification
Engine oil *1 *2 (drain and refill)
Recommended (or equivalent)
4.8 l(5.07 US qt.)API Service SM*3,
ILSAC GF-4 or above
Automatic transaxle fluid6.6 l(6.98 US qt.)ATF SP-IV
Coolant 6.6~6.9 l
(6.97~7.29 US qt.)Mixture of antifreeze and water
(Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator)
Inverter coolant2.26 l(2.39 US qt.)Mixture of antifreeze and water
(Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator)
Brake fluid0.7~0.8 l
(0.7~0.8 US qt.)FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Fuel65 l(17.2 US gal.)Refer to "Fuel requirements" in chapter 1.

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Index
BSD (Blind Spot Detection) /LCA (Lane Change Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Non-operating condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42
RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-39
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31\
Checking the brake fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Brake system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Electronic stability control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Good braking practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Hill-start assist control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Power brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Vehicle stability management (VSM) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Bulb wattage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27 Lower anchor system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Tether anchorage system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
Using a child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36 Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
Filter replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 7-27 Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27 Inverter coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
Cruise Control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31 To cancel cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
To decrease the cruising speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
To increase cruise control set speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
To resume cruising speed at more than approximately25 mph (40 km/h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
To set cruise control speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
To temporarily accelerate with the cruise control on . . 5-33
To turn cruise control off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34
Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
106 Rear window defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-106
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-\
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Door locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
14 Auto door lock/unlock feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Child-protector rear door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Impact sensing door unlock system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Operating door locks from inside the vehicle . . . . . 4-14
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle . . . . 4-14
Driver position memory system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35 Easy access function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
Storing positions into memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
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