OPTIMA HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE42
Service Plug (Safety Plug) /
12V Battery Compartment
Hybrid Battery Air Intake
The Hybrid Battery Air Intake, located underneath the rear
seats, is used to cool down the hybrid battery . For safety
reasons, this vent should never be blocked . Doing so may
cause the battery to overheat .
PRECAUTION: Never clean the battery vent with a WET cloth or spill liquid over the air intake . This could cause an electric shock, which could cause serious damage, injury or death .
Tr u n k V i ew
DANGER
HIGH VOLTAGE
High-voltage areas are marked with an orange color with
warning labels attached .
Clean the air intake for the hybrid battery regularly with a dry cloth
QUICK TIP
Service Plug — The service plug is located within the trunk compartment .
Service of the hybrid system should be performed by a Kia trained service
technician .
12V Battery Compartment — The battery is located in the trunk for hybrid
models and should be kept securely mounted .
CAUTION: Wait 5 minutes after plug is disconnected to ensure all remaining charge has dissipated .
CAUTION: These components are connected to the hybrid battery system . Avoid touching the service plug or the wires, cables and connectors for these components, as it may cause severe burns or electric shock .
OTHER KEY FEATURES
