2014 KIA Optima Hybrid warning

H3
State of charge
The state of charge (SOC) gauge
indicates the hybrid battery's charge
level. If the SOC is near Low (L)
level, the vehicle automatically oper-
ates the engine to charge the battery.
The gauge will rarely approach the
High (H) level. This is normal and is
not an indication of a malfunction.
However, if the service indicator and
MIL(Malfunction indicator lamp) turn
on when the State of Charge(SOC)
is near L, have your vehicle checked
by an authorized Kia dealer immedi-
ately.
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WARNING
If the engine will not start after
cranking, press the Start/Stop
button to turn the system off.
This could result in the HEV bat-
tery becoming totally dis-
charged and is likely to be dam-
aged.

H7
Starting the Hybrid System
1.Carry the smart key into the vehi-cle.
2.Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied.
3.Place the shift lever in the P(Park) position.
In N (neutral) position, the engine
(hybrid system) will not start.
4.Depress the brake pedal.
5.Press the engine start/stop button.
6.The engine should be started with- out pressing the accelerator. In
extremely cold weather or after the
vehicle has not been operated for
several days, let the engine warm
up without depressing the acceler-
ator.
• Even if the smart key is in thevehicle, it muse be within range of
the antenna before the engine
(hybrid system) will not start.
ton is 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 indica-
tor will turn off while the vehicle is
moving. Keep the smart key in the
vehicle when using the ACC posi-
tion or if the vehicle engine is on. If the starting procedure is fol-
lowed, the "READY" symbol on
the instrument cluster will turn on.
For more details, Please check
chapter 5.
STARTING THE HYBRID VEHICLE (SMART KEY)

H10
The high voltage Hybrid battery is
used to operate the electric motor
and other components. High voltage
is dangerous if touched.
Your vehicle is equipped with orange
colored insulation and covers over
the high voltage components to pro-
tect people from electric shock. High
voltage warning labels are attached
to some system components 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 volt-
age labeled components includ-
ing wires, cables, and connec-
tions. If the insulators or covers
are damaged or removed, severe
injury or death from electrocution
may occur.
WARNING
When touch the HPCU in the
engine compartment, especially
when replacing under hood
fuses or relays.
If you touch the HPCU, you may
get electrocuted resulting in
injury or death.
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HPCU
HEV Battery

H11
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
electrolyte 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 bat-
tery charger to charge the
Hybrid battery. Doing so may
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING - High Waters
• Avoid driving through high waters as this may result in
your vehicle becoming satu-
rated 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 elec-
tric shock that could result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
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Carrying Liquids in Trunk
Do not load large amounts of
water in open containers in the
vehicle. If the water spills onto
the HEV battery, it may cause a
short and damage the battery.
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Motor

H12
CAUTION - Cleaning
Engine
When you clean the enginecompartment, do not washusing water. Water may causeelectric arcing to occur anddamage electronic parts andcomponents.
WARNING
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Exposure to High Voltage
High voltage in the hybrid bat- tery system is very dangerous
and can cause severe burns
and electric shock. This may
result in serious injury or
death.
For your safety, never touch, replace, dismantle or remove
any portion of the hybrid bat-
tery system including compo-
nents, cables and connectors.
WARNING - Use of Water
or Liquids
If water or liquids come into
contact with the hybrid system
components, and you are also
in contact with the water, severe
injury or death due to electrocu-
tion may occur.
WARNING - Hot
Components
When the hybrid battery system
operates, the HEV battery sys-
tem can be hot. Heat burns may
result from touching even insu-
lated components of the HEV
system.

H14The HEV system may emit electro-
magnetic waves which can affect the
performance of electronic devices,
such as laptop computers.
If you park the vehicle for a long time,
the hybrid system will discharge. The
vehicle should be driven at least
once per month to maintain a
charge.
When you start the hybrid system in
the "P" transmission position, the
"READY" symbol is illuminated in the
cluster. The driver can drive the vehi-
cle even if the engine is stopped.
Virtual Engine Sound
System(VESS)
The Virtual Engine Sound System
generates an engine sound for
pedestrians to hear the vehicle while
at low speeds in EV mode.
WARNING
When you leave the vehicle, you
should turn off the hybrid sys-
tem. If you depress the acceler-
ator pedal by mistake and the
vehicle is not in the "P" posi-
tion, the vehicle will accelerate.
This may result in serious injury
or death.

H15
The hybrid battery air intake is locat-
ed behind the rear seats.The hybrid
battery air intake is used to cool the
hybrid battery. If the hybrid battery air
intake is blocked, the hybrid battery
may overheat. Do not cover the air
intake with objects.
WARNING - Air Intake
Blocking the air intake behind the rear seats may damage
the hybrid battery.
Do not allow any water into the air intake even when
cleaning. If any water enters
the air intake, the Hybrid bat-
tery may cause an electric
shock which can cause seri-
ous injury or death due to
electrocution.
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H16
If An Accident Occurs
Avoid the engine compartment.
Avoid any orange or high voltagewires, cables, or components.
Assume that a high voltage com- ponent is exposed and move away
from the vehicle as promptly as
possible.
Refer to Chapter 6 for towing infor- mation or call Kia Roadside
Assistance.
THE COMPONENTS OF HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)
WARNING
After parking the vehicle, shiftthe transmission into "P"
position. Turn off the hybrid
system by pushing the Engine
Start/Stop button.
For your safety, do not touch high voltage cables, connec-
tors and package modules.
High Voltage components are
orange in color.
Exposed cables or wires may be visible inside or outside of
the vehicle. Never touch the
wires or cables, because an
electrical shock may occur
causing injury or death.
If a fire occurs, to extinguish a small high-
voltage battery fire, the follow-
ing techniques can be used: (Continued)
(Continued)- Dry chemical
- CO2
- Large amounts of water
- Regular foam
For a large high-voltage bat-
tery fire, use these types of
extinguishing methods:
- Large amounts of water
- Fog
- Regular foam
If you need towing, refer to chapter 6.