2017 KIA OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

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KIA OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID 2017  Owners Manual WARNING
As with all batteries, avoid fluid con‐tact with the Hybrid battery. If thebattery is damaged and if electro‐lyte comes in contact with yourbody, clothes or eyes, immediatelyflush with a l

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KIA OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID 2017  Owners Manual WARNING
nHot Components
When the hybrid battery system op‐erates, the HEV battery system canbe hot. Heat burns may result fromtouching even insulated componentsof the HEV system.
Safety plug
DANGER

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KIA OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID 2017  Owners Manual Virtual Engine Sound System
(VESS)
The  Virtual  Engine  Sound  System  gen‐
erates  an  engine  sound  for  pedestrians to  hear  vehicle  while  at  low  speeds  in
EV mode.
High voltage battery a

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KIA OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID 2017  Owners Manual WARNING
•After parking the vehicle, shift thetransmission into "P" position. Turnoff the hybrid system by pushingthe Engine Start/Stop button.
•For your safety, do not touch highvoltage ca

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KIA OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID 2017  Owners Manual (Continued)
3.Leave the vehicle and evacuateto the safety place.
4.Call emergency services for helpand let them know the vehicle isa Hybrid vehicle.
If you have an extinguisher, extin‐guish a fire c

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KIA OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID 2017  Owners Manual How to use this manual........................................................... 2-02 
Fuel requirements..................................................................... 2-03Gasoline engine......

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KIA OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID 2017  Owners Manual HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
We  want  to  help  you  get  the  greatest possible  driving  pleasure  from  your  ve‐
hicle.  Your  Owner’s  Manual  can  assist
you  in  many  ways.  We  strongly  recom

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KIA OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID 2017  Owners Manual FUEL REQUIREMENTS
Gasoline engine
Unleaded
For Europe
For  the  optimal  vehicle  performance,
we  recommend  you  to  use  unleaded gasoline  with  an  octane  rating  of  RON
(Research  Octane  Numb