2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID charging

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REMINDER: Your vehicle’s instrument cluster & indicator light locations may differ from those in the illustrations . See your Owner’s Manual for more details .
Indicators & Warning Lights
For more information on the function of all indicator and warning lights, please refer to the Owner’s Manual .
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Seat Belt Warning Light
High Beam Indicator
Front Fog Light Indicator*
Tail Light Indicator
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light*
Door Ajar Warning Light
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Warning Light
Active ECO Indicator
Cruise ON/OFF Indicator*
Cruise SET Indicator*
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator / ESC Malfunction Indicator
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator
Electronic Parking Brake Indicator
Malfunction Indicator
12V Charging System Warning Light
Service Indicator
Airbag Warning Light
Low Tire Pressure Light / Tire Pressure Monitoring System ( TPMS) Malfunction Indicator
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light
Trunk Open Warning Light
Immobilizer Indicator*
Electronic Power Steering (EPS) System Warning Light*
Low Fuel Level Warning Light
Auto Hold Indicator
Master Warning Light
OPTIMA HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

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A ECO GUIDE — Indicates how economically the
vehicle is being driven .
•Blue zone: High-efficiency range
•White zone: Normal-efficiency range
•Red zone: Low-efficiency range
B EV MODE — Illuminates when the electric
motor is powering the vehicle .
C READY — Illuminates when the hybrid system
is operational . Even if the engine is off, the vehicle
can be driven .
D State of Charge (SOC) — Displays the hybrid
battery charge status .
E Active ECO — Automatically activated each
time the vehicle is started . Turn system ON/OFF
using the ECO button on the steering wheel .
•Active ECO ON (Eco indicator illuminated):
Adjusts the engine, transaxle and A /C system
to conserve fuel
•Active ECO OFF (Eco indicator not illuminated):
Provides more power when driving up steep
roads or carrying heavy loads
F Service Indicator — Illuminates when a
malfunction occurs in the vehicle’s hybrid
system . Have an authorized hybrid Kia dealer
address the concern as soon as possible .
Hybrid Indicators at Startup
REMINDER: Avoid starting or driving the vehicle when the fuel tank is empty . As the engine will be incapable of charging the high-voltage hybrid battery, the battery will lose its charge and may be damaged .
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x 100 0ODO000 45 6m iles
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If Active ECO is turned off, switch back to Active ECO as soon as possible for maximum fuel ef ficiency and to restore the ECO ON center display .
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Optima Hybrid Overview Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

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Instrument Cluster - Energy Flow
Optima Hybrid’s instrument cluster displays the following hybrid system modes to inform the driver of its status .
EV Propulsion - The electric motor is moving
the vehicle .
Power Assist - Both the electric motor AND the
engine are moving the vehicle .
Engine-Only Propulsion - The engine is moving
your vehicle .
Engine Generation - While the vehicle is stopped,
the engine is charging the hybrid battery .
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HYBRID SYSTEM DISPLAY

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Instrument Cluster - Energy Flow
Optima Hybrid’s instrument cluster LCD screen displays the following hybrid system modes to inform the driver of
its status . To change modes, go to User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes .
Optima Hybrid Cluster Overview Video
To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
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www.KuTechVideos.com/tf23/2015
Power Reserve - While the engine powers the
vehicle, it is also recharging the hybrid battery .
Vehicle Stop - The vehicle’s hybrid system is
standing by .
Engine Brake/Regeneration - The regenerative
braking system is recharging the hybrid battery .
Engine Generation/Regeneration - The engine and
the regenerative braking system are both recharging
the hybrid battery .
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HYBRID SYSTEM DISPLAY