2017 KIA OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID warning

this section for additional
information.
Wheel size designation
Wheels are also marked with important
information that you need if you ever have to replace one. The following ex‐
plains what the letters and numbers in
the wheel size designation mean. Example wheel size designation:
7.5JX19
7.5 - Rim width in inches.
J - Rim contour designation.
19 - Rim diameter in inches.
Tire speed ratings
The chart below lists many of the dif‐ ferent speed ratings currently being
used for passenger car tires. The speed
rating is part of the tire size designa‐ tion on the sidewall of the tire. This
symbol corresponds to that tire's de‐
signed maximum safe operating speed.
SpeedRatingSymbolMaximum Speed
S 180 km/h (112 mph)
T 190 km/h (118 mph)
H 210 km/h (130 mph) V 240 km/h (149 mph)
SpeedRatingSymbolMaximum Speed
Z Above 240 km/h (149
mph)
3. Checking tire life (TIN: Tire
Identification Number)
Any tires that are over 6 years old,
based on the manufacturing date, (in‐ cluding the spare tire) should be re‐
placed by new ones. You can find the
manufacturing date on the tire sidewall (possibly on the inside of the wheel),
displaying the DOT Code. The DOT Code
is a series of numbers on a tire consist‐ ing of numbers and English letters. The
manufacturing date is designated by
the last four digits (characters) of the DOT code.
DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO
The front part of the DOT means a
plant code number, tire size and tread
pattern and the last four numbers indi‐ cate week and year manufactured.
For example:
DOT XXXX XXXX 1616 represents that
the tire was produced in the 16th week
of 2016.
WARNING
nTire age
Tires degrade over time, even whenthey are not being used.Regardless of the remaining tread,we recommend that tires be re‐placed after approximately six (6)years of normal service. Heat causedby hot climates or frequent highloading conditions can accelerate theaging process. Failure to follow thiswarning can result in sudden tirefailure, which could lead to a loss ofcontrol and an accident involving se‐rious injury or death.
4. Tire ply composition and material
The number of layers or plies of rub‐
ber-coated fabric in the tire. Tire man‐ ufacturers also must indicate the ma‐
terials in the tire, which include steel,
nylon, polyester, and others. The letter "R" means radial ply construction; the
letter "D" means diagonal or bias ply
construction; and the letter "B" means belted-bias ply construction.

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WARNING
nTire temperature
The temperature grade for this tireis established for a tire that is prop‐erly inflated and not overloaded. Ex‐cessive speed, underinflation, or ex‐cessive loading, either separately orin combination, can cause heat build-up and possible sudden tire failure.This can cause loss of vehicle controland serious injury or death.
Low aspect ratio tire (if
equipped)
Low aspect ratio tires, whose aspect
ratio is lower than 50, are provided for sporty looks.
Because the low aspect ratio tires are
optimized for handling and braking, it
may be more uncomfortable to ride in and there is more noise compare with
normal tires.
CAUTION
Because the sidewall of the low as‐pect ratio tire is shorter than the
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normal, the wheel and tire of thelow aspect ratio tire is easier to bedamaged. So, follow the instructionsbelow.-When driving on a rough road oroff road, drive cautiously becausetires and wheels may be damaged.And after driving, inspect tires andwheels.
-When passing over a pothole,speed bump, manhole, or curbstone, drive slowly so that thetires and wheels are not damaged.
-If the tire is impacted, we recom‐mend that you inspect the tirecondition or contact an authorizedKia dealer.
-To prevent damage to the tire, in‐spect the tire condition and pres‐sure every 3,000 km.
CAUTION
•It is not easy to recognize the tiredamage with your own eyes. But ifthere is the slightest hint of tiredamage, even though you cannotsee the tire damage with your owneyes, have the tire checked or re‐placed because the tire damagemay cause air leakage from thetire.
•If the tire is damaged by driving ona rough road, off road, pothole,manhole, or curb stone, it will notbe covered by the warranty.
•You can find out the tire informa‐tion on the tire sidewall.

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A vehicle’s electrical system is protec‐
ted from electrical overload damage by fuses.
This vehicle has 2 (or 3) fuse panels,
one located in the driver’s side panel
bolster, the others in the engine com‐ partment near the battery.
If any of your vehicle’s lights, accesso‐
ries, or controls do not work, check the
appropriate circuit fuse. If a fuse has blown, the element inside the fuse will
melt.
If the electrical system does not work,
first check the driver’s side fuse panel.
Before replacing a blown fuse, discon‐ nect the negative battery cable.
Always replace a blown fuse with one
of the same rating.
If the replacement fuse blows, this indi‐
cates an electrical problem. Avoid using the system involved and immediately
consult an authorized Kia dealer.
Three kinds of fuses are used: blade
type for lower amperage rating, car‐ tridge type, and multi fuse for higher
amperage ratings.
WARNING
nFuse replacement
•Never replace a fuse with anythingbut another fuse of the same rat‐ing.
•A higher capacity fuse could causedamage and possibly a fire.
•Never install a wire or aluminumfoil instead of the proper fuseeven as a temporary repair. It maycause extensive wiring damageand a possible fire.
•Do not arbitrarily modify or add-on electric wiring of the vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not use a screwdriver or any oth‐er metal object to remove fuses be‐cause it may cause a short circuitand damage the system.
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If it fits loosely, we recommend that
you consult an authorized Kia dealer.
If you do not have a spare, use a fuse of the same rating from a circuit you
may not need for operating the vehicle,
such as the cigarette lighter fuse.
If the headlights or taillights, stop lights, courtesy lamp, day time running
lights (D.R.L) do not work and the fuses
are OK, check the fuse panel in the en‐ gine compartment. If a fuse is blown, it
must be replaced.
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Always, put the fuse switch at the ON
position. If you move the switch to the OFF posi‐
tion, some items such as audio and dig‐
ital clock must be reset and transmitter
(or smart key) may not work properly.
If the fuse switch is in OFF, a warning sign will illuminate on the dashboard.
CAUTION
•Put all switches in ON when driv‐ing.
•If the vehicle remains idle for over1 month, put all switches in OFF toprevent the batteries from beingdischarged.
•Excluding long-term parking forover 1 month, the contact pointsof switches may wear out uponextensive use. Please refrain fromexcessive use of switches.
Engine compartment fuse
replacement
1. Turn the ignition switch and all oth‐ er switches off.
2. Remove the fuse panel cover by pressing the tab and pulling the
cover up. When the blade type fuse
is disconnected, remove it by using
the clip designed for changing fuses
located in the engine room fuse
box. Upon removal, securely insert
reserve fuse of equal quantity.
3. Check the removed fuse; replace it if it is blown. To remove or insert
the fuse, use the fuse puller in the
engine compartment fuse panel.
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Headlamp (HID type) bulb
replacement
If the light bulb does not operate, werecommend that you checked an au‐
thorized Kia dealer.
WARNING
nHID Headlamp (if equipped)
Do not attempt to replace or inspectthe HID headlamp (XENON bulb) dueto electric shock danger. If the lightbulb does not operate, we recom‐mend that you checked an author‐ized Kia dealer.
NOTICE
HID lamps have superior perform‐
ance vs. halogen bulbs. HID lamps
are estimated by the manufacturer
to last twice as long or longer than
halogen bulbs depending on their
frequency of use. They will probably
require replacement at some point in
the life of the vehicle. Cycling the
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headlamps on and off more than
typical use will shorten HID lamps
life. HID lamps do not fail in the
same manner as halogen incandes‐
cent lamps. If a headlamp goes out
after a period of operation but will
immediately relight when the head‐
lamp switch is cycled it is likely the
HID lamp needs to be replaced. HID
lamping components are more com‐
plex than conventional halogen bulbs
thus have higher replacement cost.
Headlamp (low beam) bulb
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1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlamp bulb cover by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Remove the bulb-socket from the headlamp assembly by turning the
bulb-socket counterclockwise until
the tabs on the bulb-socket align
with the slots on the headlamp as‐
sembly.
4. Remove the bulb from bulb-socket by pulling it out.
5. Insert a new bulb by inserting it in‐ to the bulb-socket.
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6. Install the bulb-socket in the head‐lamp assembly by aligning the tabs
on the bulb-socket with the slots in
the headlamp assembly. Push the
bulb-socket into the headlamp as‐
sembly and turn the bulb-socket
clockwise.
7. Install the headlamp bulb cover by turning it clockwise.
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WARNING
nHalogen bulbs
•Halogen bulbs contain pressurizedgas that will produce flying piecesof glass if broken.
•Always handle them carefully, andavoid scratches and abrasions. Ifthe bulbs are lit, avoid contactwith liquids. Never touch the glasswith bare hands. Residual oil maycause the bulb to overheat andburst when lit.A bulb should be operated onlywhen installed in a headlight.
•If a bulb becomes damaged orcracked, replace it immediatelyand carefully dispose of it.
•Wear eye protection when chang‐ing a bulb. Allow the bulb to cooldown before handling it.
Headlamp (high beam) bulb
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1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlamp bulb coverby turning it counterclockwise.
3. Disconnect the headlamp bulb socket-connector.
4. Remove the bulb-socket from the headlamp assembly by turning the
bulb-socket counterclockwise until
the tabs on the bulb-socket align
with the slots on the headlamp as‐
sembly.

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7. Install the trunk lid cover.
High mounted stop lamp bulb
replacement
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If the high mounted stop lamp (LED)
does not operate, we recommend you to have it checked at an authorized Kia
dealer.
Map lamp bulb replacement
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If the map lamp (bulb and LED type)
does not operate, we recommend you to have it checked at an authorized Kia
dealer.
Vanity mirror lamp bulb
replacement
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3. Install a new bulb in the socket.
4. Install the lamp assembly to interi‐or.
CAUTION
Be careful not to dirty or damagethe lens, lens tab, and plastic hous‐ings.
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