2017 KIA OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID height

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
WARNING
ABS (or ESC) will not prevent acci‐dents due to improper or dangerousdriving maneuvers. Even though ve‐hicle control is improved duringemergency braking, always maintaina safe distance between you and ob‐jects ahead. Vehicle speeds shouldalways be reduced during extremeroad conditions.The braking distance for vehicleequipped with an anti-lock brakingsystem (or Electronic Stability Con‐trol) may be longer than for thosewithout it in the following road con‐ditions.During these conditions the vehicleshould be driven at reduced speeds:•Rough, gravel or snow-coveredroads.
•With tire chains installed.
•On roads where the road surface ispitted or has different surfaceheight.
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The safety features of an ABS (orESC) equipped vehicle should not betested by high speed driving or cor‐nering. This could endanger thesafety of yourself or others.
The ABS continuously senses the speed
of the wheels. If the wheels are going to lock, the ABS system repeatedly
modulates the hydraulic brake pressure
to the wheels.
When you apply your brakes under conditions which may lock the wheels,
you may hear a L

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• Always be cautious for vehicles withhigher height or vehicles carrying
loads that stick out to the back of the vehicle.
WARNING
•The advanced smart cruise controlsystem cannot guarantee the stopfor every emergency situation.If an emergency stop is necessary,you must apply the brakes.
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•Keep a safe distance according toroad conditions and vehicle speed.If the vehicle to vehicle distance istoo close during a high-speed driv‐ing, a serious collision may result.
•The advanced smart cruise controlsystem cannot recognize a stop‐ped vehicle, pedestrians or an on‐coming vehicle. Always look aheadcautiously to prevent unexpectedand sudden situations from occur‐ring.
•SCC system may have difficulty inmaintaining the correct distance orspeed, if the vehicle is driving on asteep incline or towing a trailer.
•When other vehicles are changinglanes in front of you frequently,the advanced smart cruise controlsystem may not operate appropri‐ately. Always look ahead cautious‐ly to prevent unexpected and sud‐den situations from occurring.
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•The advanced smart cruise controlsystem is not a substitute for safedriving practices but a conveniencefunction only. It is the responsibili‐ty of the driver to always checkthe speed and the distance to thevehicle ahead.
•Always be aware of the selectedspeed and vehicle to vehicle dis‐tance.
•Always maintain sufficient brakingdistance and decelerate your vehi‐cle by applying the brakes if nec‐essary.
•As the advanced smart cruise con‐trol system may not recognizecomplex driving situations, alwayspay attention to driving conditionsand control your vehicle speed.
•For safe operation, carefully readand follow the instructions in thismanual before use.
•After an engine start, please stopfor several seconds. If system ini‐tialization is not completed, theSCC does not normally operate.
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•The detection area differs accord‐ing to the roads width. If the roadis narrow the system may detectother vehicles in the second nextlane.
•On the contrary, if the road is verywide the system may not detectother vehicles in the next lane.
•The system might be turned offdue to strong electromagneticwaves.
Non-operating condition
Outside rearview mirror may not alert
the driver when:
- The outside rearview mirror housing
is damaged or covered with debris.
- The window is covered with debris.
- The windows are severely tinted.
Driver's attention
The driver must be cautious in the be‐
low situations, because the system may not detect other vehicles or ob‐
jects in certain circumstances.
- The vehicle drives on a curved road or
through a tollgate. -
The sensor is polluted with rain,
snow, mud, etc.
- The rear bumper, in which the sensor
is located, is covered or blocked with
a foreign matter such as a sticker, a bumper guard, a bicycle stand, etc.
- The rear bumper is damaged, or the
sensor is out of the original default
position.
- The vehicle height gets lower or high‐
er due to heavy loading in a trunk,
abnormal tire pressure, etc.
- The vehicle drives in a bad weather
such as heavy rain or snow.
- There is a fixed object near the vehi‐
cle, such as a guardrail.
- A big vehicle is near such as a bus or
truck.
- A motorcycle or bicycle is near.
- A flat trailer is near.
- If the vehicle has started at the same
time as the vehicle next to you and has accelerated.
- When the other vehicle passes at a
very fast speed.
- While changing lanes. -
While going down or up a steep road
where the height of the lane is differ‐ ent.
- When the other vehicle approaches
very close.
- When a trailer or carrier is installed.
- When the temperature of the rear
bumper is high.
- When the sensors are blocked by
other vehicles, walls or parking-lot
pillars.
- When the detected vehicle also
moves back, as your vehicle drives
back.
- If there are small things like shopping
cart and baby carriage.
- If there is low height vehicle like sport
vehicle.
- When other vehicles are close to your
vehicle.
- When the vehicle in the next lane
moves two lanes away from you OR
when the vehicle two lanes away moves to the next lane from you.
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bearing life, braking and stoppingabilities, handling characteristics,ground clearance, body-to-tireclearance, snow chain clearance,speedometer and odometer calibra‐tion, headlight aim and bumperheight.
Tire traction
Tire traction can be reduced if you drive
on worn tires, tires that are improperly inflated or on slippery road surfaces.
Tires should be replaced when tread
wear indicators appear. Slow down whenever there is rain, snow or ice on
the road to reduce the possibility of
losing control of the vehicle.
Tire maintenance
In addition to proper inflation, correct
wheel alignment helps to decrease tire wear. If you find a tire is worn uneven‐
ly, have your dealer check the wheel
alignment.
When you have new tires installed, make sure they are balanced. This will
increase vehicle ride comfort and tire
life. Additionally, a tire should always be rebalanced if it is removed from the
wheel.
Tire sidewall labeling
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This information identifies and de‐
scribes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides the tire
identification number (TIN) for safety
standard certification. The TIN can be used to identify the tire in case of a re‐
call.
1. Manufacturer or brand name
Manufacturer or Brand name is shown.
2. Tire size designation
A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire size designation. You will need this in‐
formation when selecting replacement
tires for your vehicle. The following ex‐ plains what the letters and numbers in
the tire size designation mean.
Example tire size designation:
(These numbers are provided as an ex‐
ample only; your tire size designator could vary depending on your vehicle.)
P235/55R19 108T
P - Applicable vehicle type (tires
marked with the prefix L

DIMENSIONS
ItemUnit: mm (in)
Overall length 4,855 (191.1)
Overall width 1,860 (73.2)
Overall height 1,465 (57.7)
Overall height (High suspension) 1,475 (58)
Tread Front
205/65 R16
*1
1,614 (63.5)
215/55 R17 1,602 (63)
Rear 205/65 R16
*1
1,621 (63.8)
215/55 R17 1,609 (63.3)
Wheelbase 2,805 (110.4)
*1 : Only for Hybrid vehicle. Not for Plug-in hybrid vehicle

Specifications & Consumer information
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