2017 KIA OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID check engine light

Check high beam assist system (if
equipped)
• This warning message illuminates ifthe high beam assist system has a
malfunction.
In this case, we recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by an au‐ thorized Kia dealer.
Low fuel
• This warning message illuminates if the fuel tank is nearly empty.- When the low fuel level warning light is illuminated.
Add fuel as soon as possible.
Device in wireless charger (if
equipped)
If a smart phone is still left on the wire‐
less charging pad unattended, even when the Engine Start/Stop button is
turned to the ACC or OFF position, and
the instrument panel's one time driving information mode has finished, a warn‐
ing message will light up on the instru‐
ment panel.
For more details, refer to L

- It remains on until the engine isstarted.
• When there is a malfunction with ei‐ ther the alternator or electrical
charging system.
If there is a malfunction with either thealternator or electrical charging sys‐tem:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and check the alternator drive belt for looseness
or breakage.
If the belt is adjusted properly,
there may be a problem in the elec‐
trical charging system.
In every case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as
possible.
Engine oil pressure
warning light
This warning light illumi‐nates:
• Once you set the Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.- It remains on until the engine is started.
• When the engine oil pressure is low.
If the engine oil pressure is low:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and check the engine oil level (For more details,
refer to L

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When the Smart Parking Assist System
is operating, a message may appear re‐ gardless of the parking order.
The messages will appear according to
the circumstances. Follow the instruc‐
tions provided while parking your vehi‐ cle with the Smart Parking Assist Sys‐
tem.
NOTICE
•In the below conditions the system
will be cancelled. Park your vehicle
manually.
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-When the ABS is activated
-When the TCS/ESC is turned off
•When vehicle speed is above
20 km/h while searching for a
parking space a message "Reduce
speed" will appear.
•In the below condition the system
will not activate
-When the TCS/ESC is turned off
System malfunction
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• If there is a problem with the system, when the system is turned on, the
above message will appear. Also, the indicator on the button will not light
up and a beep sound will be heard 3
times.
• If there is a problem with only the Smart Parking Assist System, the
Parking Assist System will operate after 2 seconds.
If you notice any problem, we recom‐
mend to have the system checked by
an authorized Kia dealer.
How the system works (Exit
mode)
The Exit Mode operates in the below
condition: • When vehicle speed is below 5 km/h the first time after the engine has
been started.
• After parallel parking is completed with the Smart Parking Assist Sys‐
tem.
1. Activate the Smart Parking Assist System
The shift lever should be placed in P
(Park) or N (Neutral).
2. Select Exit Mode
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AFLS (Adaptive Front Lighting
System) (if equipped)
Adaptive front lighting system uses the
steering angle and vehicle speed, to keep your field of vision wide by swivel‐
ing and leveling the headlamp.
Change the switch to the AUTO position
when the engine is running. The adap‐ tive front lighting system will operate
when the headlamp is ON. To turn off
the AFLS, change the switch to other
positions. After turning the AFLS off,
headlamp swiveling no longer occurs,
but leveling operates continuously. If the AFLS malfunction indicator comes
on, the AFLS is not working properly.
Drive to the nearest safe location and
restart the engine. If the indicator con‐ tinuously remains on, we recommend
that the system be checked by an au‐
thorized Kia dealer.

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Features of your vehicle

Windshield washers
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In the OFF (O) position, pull the lever
gently toward you to spray washer flu‐ id on the windshield and to run the wip‐
ers 1-3 cycles.
Use this function when the windshield
is dirty.
The spray and wiper operation will con‐ tinue until you release the lever.
If the washer does not work, check the
washer fluid level. If the fluid level is
not sufficient, you will need to add ap‐
propriate non-abrasive windshield
washer fluid to the washer reservoir. The reservoir filler neck is located in
the front of the engine compartment on the passenger side.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to thewasher pump, do not operate thewasher when the fluid reservoir isempty.
WARNING
Do not use the washer in freezingtemperatures without first warmingthe windshield with the defrosters;the washer solution could freeze onthe windshield and obscure your vi‐sion.
CAUTION
•To prevent possible damage to thewipers or windshield, do not oper‐ate the wipers when the wind‐shield is dry.
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•To prevent damage to the wiperblades, do not use gasoline, kero‐sene, paint thinner, or other sol‐vents on or near them.
•To prevent damage to the wiperarms and other components, donot attempt to move the wipersmanually.
•To prevent possible damage to thewipers and washer system, useanti-freezing washer fluids in thewinter season or cold weather.
Headlight washer (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the
headlight washer it will operate at the same time when you operate the wind‐
shield washer. However, if this function
is operated once, the headlight washer will not operate within 15 minutes. It
will operate when the headlight is ON
and the ignition switch or engine start/ stop button is in the ON position.
The washer fluid will be sprayed on to
the headlights.
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USB charger (if equipped)
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The USB charger is designed to re‐
charge batteries of small size electrical devices using a USB cable. The electrical
devices can be recharged when the En‐
gine Start/Stop button is in ACC/ON/ START position.
The battery charging state may be
monitored on the electrical device.
Disconnect the USB cable from the USB
port after use. • Some devices are not supported for
fast charging but will be charged withnormal speed.
• Use the USB charger when the engine is running to prevent battery dis‐
charge. • Only devices that fits the USB port
can be used.
• The USB charger can be used only for battery charging purposes.
• Battery chargers cannot be charged.
Wireless smart phone charging
system (if equipped)
A wireless smart phone charging sys‐
tem located in front of the center con‐ sole.
Firmly close all doors, and turn the igni‐
tion to ACC or IGN ON. To start wireless
charging, place the smart phone equip‐ ped with wireless charging function on
the wireless charging pad. For best wireless charging results, place
the smart phone on the center of the charging pad.
The wireless charging system is de‐
signed for one smart phone equipped
with QI per single usage only. Please re‐ fer to the smart phone accessory cover
or the smart phone manufacturer
homepage to check whether your smart phone supports QI function.
Wireless smart phone charging
1. Remove any object on the smart phone charging pad including the
smart key. If there is any foreign
object on the pad other than a
smart phone, the wireless charging
function may not operate properly.
2. Place the smart phone on the cen‐ ter of the wireless charging pad.
3. The indicator light will change to orange once the wireless chargingbegins. After the charging is com‐
plete, the orange light will change
to green.
4. You can choose to turn the wireless charging function to either ON or
OFF by selecting the USM on the in‐
strument cluster. (Please refer to
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BEFORE DRIVING
Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outsidemirror(s), and outside lights are clean.
• Check the condition of the tires.
• Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
• Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid should be checked on a regular basis,
with the exact interval depending on
the fluid. Further details are provided in Chapter 9, Maintenance.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result ina loss of vehicle control, that maylead to an accident, severe personalinjury, and death. The driver’s pri‐mary responsibility is in the safe andlegal operation of a vehicle, and useof any handheld devices, otherequipment, or vehicle systems which
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take the driver’s eyes, attention andfocus away from the safe operationof a vehicle or which are not permis‐sible by law should never be usedduring operation of the vehicle.
Before starting
• Close and lock all doors.
• Position the seat so that all controls
are easily reached.
• Adjust the inside and outside rear‐ view mirrors.
• Be sure that all lights work.
• Check all gauges.
• Check the operation of warning lights when the engine start/stop button
switch is turned to the ON position.
• Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light goes
out.
For safe operation, be sure you are fa‐ miliar with your vehicle and its equip‐
ment.
WARNING
All passengers must be properly bel‐ted whenever the vehicle is moving.Refer to L

ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON
Illuminated engine start/stop
button
Whenever the front door is opened, the
engine start/stop button will illuminate for your convenience. The light will go
off after about 30 seconds when the
door is closed. It will also go off imme‐ diately when the engine start/stop but‐
ton is ON position.
Engine start/stop button
position
OFF
To turn off the hybrid sys‐ tem (START/RUN position)
or vehicle power (ON posi‐ tion), press the engine start/stop button with the
shift lever in the P (Park) position. When you press the engine start/stop
button without the shift lever in the P
(Park) position, the engine start/stop button will not change to the OFF posi‐
tion but to the ACC position.
Vehicles equipped with anti-theftsteering column lock
The steering wheel locks when the en‐ gine start/stop button is in the OFF po‐
sition to protect you against theft. It locks when the door is opened.
If the steering wheel is not locked prop‐
erly when you open the driver's door, the warning chime will sound. Try lock‐
ing the steering wheel again. If the
problem is not solved, we recommend that the system be checked by an au‐
thorized Kia dealer.
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In addition, if the engine start/stop but‐
ton is in the OFF position after the driv‐ er's door is opened, the steering wheel
will not lock and the warning chime will
sound. In such a situation, close the door. Then the steering wheel will lock
and the warning chime will stop.
NOTICE
If the steering wheel doesn't unlock
properly, the engine start/stop but‐
ton will not work. Press the engine
start/stop button while turning the
steering wheel right and left to re‐
lease the tension.
CAUTION
You are able to turn off the hybridsystem (START/RUN) or vehicle pow‐er (ON), only when the vehicle is notin motion. In an emergency situationwhile the vehicle is in motion, youare able to turn the hybrid systemoff and to the ACC position by press‐ing the engine start/stop button for
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Driving your vehicle
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