2017 KIA OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

NOTICE
If there is a malfunction with the
TPMS, the low tire pressure position
telltale will not be displayed even
though the vehicle has an under-in‐
flated tire.
CAUTION
•The TPMS malfunction indicatormay blink for approximately 1 mi‐nute and then remain continuouslyilluminated if the vehicle is movingaround electric power supply ca‐bles or radio transmitters such asat police stations, government andpublic offices, broadcasting sta‐tions, military installations, air‐ports, or transmitting towers, etc.This can interfere with normal op‐eration of the Tire Pressure Moni‐toring System (TPMS).
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•The TPMS malfunction indicatormay blink for approximately 1 mi‐nute and then remain continuouslyilluminated if snow chains are usedor some separate electronic devi‐ces such as notebook computer,mobile charger, remote starter ornavigation etc., are used in the ve‐hicle.This can interfere with normal op‐eration of the Tire Pressure Moni‐toring System (TPMS).
Changing a tire with TPMS
If you have a flat tire, the low Tire
Pressure and Position telltales will come on. We recommend that the sys‐
tem be checked by an authorized Kia
dealer.
CAUTION
We recommend that you use thesealant approved by Kia.The sealant on the tire pressuresensor and wheel shall be eliminatedwhen you replace the tire with a newone.
Each wheel is equipped with a tire pres‐
sure sensor mounted inside the tire be‐ hind the valve stem. You must use
TPMS specific wheels. It is recommen‐
ded that you have your tires serviced by an authorized Kia dealer.
If you drive the vehicle for about 10 mi‐
nutes at speeds above 25 km/h after
replacing the low pressure tire with the spare tire, one of the following will hap‐
pen: • The TPMS malfunction indicator may blink for approximately 1 minute and
then remain continuously illuminated because the TPMS sensor is not
mounted on the spare wheel.
(changed tire equipped with a sensor
not in the vehicle)
• The TPMS malfunction indicator will remain continuously illuminated whiledriving because the TPMS sensor is
not mounted on the spare wheel.
(changed tire equipped with a sensor
in the vehicle)
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You may not be able to identify a low
tire by simply looking at it. Always use a good quality tire pressure gauge to
measure the tire's inflation pressure.
Please note that a tire that is hot (from being driven) will have a higher pres‐
sure measurement than a tire that is
cold (from sitting stationary for at least 3 hours and driven less than
1.6 km (1 mile) during that 3 hour peri‐
od).
Allow the tire to cool before measuring the inflation pressure. Always be sure
the tire is cold before inflating to the
recommended pressure.
A cold tire means the vehicle has been sitting for 3 hours and driven for less
than 1.6 km (1 mile) in that 3 hour peri‐od.
CAUTION
We recommend that you use thesealant approved by Kia if your vehi‐cle is equipped with a Tire PressureMonitoring System. The liquid seal‐ant can damage the tire pressuresensors.
WARNING
nTPMS
•The TPMS cannot alert you to se‐vere and sudden tire damagecaused by external factors such asnails or road debris.
•If you feel any vehicle instability,immediately take your foot off theaccelerator, apply the brakes grad‐ually and with light force, andslowly move to a safe position offthe road.
WARNING
nProtecting TPMS
Tampering with, modifying, or disa‐bling the Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem (TPMS) components may in‐terfere with the system's ability towarn the driver of low tire pressureconditions and/or TPMS malfunc‐tions. Tampering with, modifying, ordisabling the Tire Pressure Monitor‐ing System (TPMS) components mayvoid the warranty for that portion ofthe vehicle.
WARNING
nFor EUROPE
•Do not modify the vehicle, it mayinterfere with the TPMS function.
•The wheels on the market do nothave a TPMS sensor.For your safety, we recommendthat you use parts for replace‐ment from an authorized Kia deal‐er.
•If you use the wheels on the mar‐ket, use a TPMS sensor approvedby a Kia dealer.If your vehicle is not equipped witha TPMS sensor or TPMS does notwork properly, you may fail theperiodic vehicle inspection conduc‐ted in your country.❈All vehicles sold in the EUROPEmarket during below periodmust be equipped with TPMS.-New model vehicle:Nov. 1, 2012 ~
-Current model vehicle:Nov. 1, 2014 ~ (Based on vehi‐cle registrations)

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IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE (WITH TIRE MOBILITY KIT, IF EQUIPPED)
Please read the instructions before us‐
ing the Tire Mobility Kit. 1. Compressor
2. Sealant bottle
The Tire Mobility Kit is a temporary fix to the tire and we recommend that the
tire is inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer as soon as possible.
CAUTION
nOne sealant for one tire
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When two or more tires are flat, donot use the tire mobility kit becausethe supported one sealant of TireMobility Kit is only used for one flattire.
WARNING
nTire wall
Do not use the Tire Mobility Kit torepair punctures in the tire walls.This can result in an accident due totire failure.
WARNING
nTemporary fix
Have your tire repaired as soon aspossible. The tire may lose air pres‐sure at any time after inflating withthe Tire Mobility Kit.
Introduction
With the Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) you
stay mobile even after experiencing a tire puncture.
The system of compressor and sealing
compound effectively and comfortably
seals most punctures in a passenger car tire caused by nails or similar ob‐
jects and reinflates the tire.
After you ensured that the tire is prop‐
erly sealed you can drive cautiously on
the tire (up to 200 km (120 miles)) at a
max. speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) in or‐
der to reach a vehicle or tire dealer to have the tire replaced.
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It is possible that some tires, especially
with larger punctures or damage to the sidewall, cannot be sealed completely.
Air pressure loss in the tire may ad‐
versely affect tire performance.
For this reason, you should avoid
abrupt steering or other driving ma‐ neuvers, especially if the vehicle is
heavily loaded or if a trailer is in use.
The TMK is not designed or intended as
a permanent tire repair method and is to be used for one tire only.This instruction shows you step by step
how to temporarily seal the puncture
simply and reliably.
Read the section L

Components of the Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)
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1. Speed restriction label
2. Sealant bottle and label with speedrestriction
3. Filling hose from sealant bottle to wheel
4. Connectors and cable for the bat‐ tery direct connection
5. Holder for the sealant bottle
6. Compressor
7. On/off switch
8. Pressure gauge for displaying the tire inflation pressure
9. Button for reducing tire inflation pressure
10. Hose to connect compressor and sealant bottle or compressor and
wheel
Connectors, cable and connection hose
are stored in the compressor housing.
WARNING
nExpired sealant
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Do not use the tire sealant after thesealant has expired (i.e. past the ex‐piration date on the sealant contain‐er). This can increase the risk of tirefailure.
WARNING
nSealant
•Keep out of reach of children.
•Avoid contact with eyes.
•Do not swallow.
Strictly follow the specified sequence,
otherwise the sealant may escape un‐ der high pressure.
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CAUTION
Before using the tire repair kit,please read carefully the instructionattached on the sealant case. Detachthe speed limit label on the sealantcase and put it on a highly visibleplace. Always drive within the speedlimit.
Using the TMK
Carefully follow below steps.
05".
1. Shake the sealant case.
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2. Screw connection hose (10) onto the connector of the sealant bottle.

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3. Ensure that button (9) on the com‐pressor is not pressed.
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4. Unscrew the valve cap from thevalve of the flat tire and screw fill‐
ing hose (3) of the sealant bottle
onto the valve.
5. Insert the sealant bottle into the housing (5) of the compressor so
that the bottle is upright.
6. Ensure that the compressor is switched off, position 0.
WARNING
If sealant is dispersed when the in‐jection hose and tire air injectionvalve have not been fully connected,the sealant may overflow and clogthe valve.
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7. Connect between compressor andthe vehicle power outlet using the
cable and connectors (4).
8. With the engine start/stop button position on or ignition switch posi‐
tion on, switch on the compressor
and let it run for approximately 5~7
minutes to fill the sealant up to
proper pressure. (refer to L

WARNING
nCarbon monoxide
Carbon monoxide poisoning and suf‐focation is possible if the engine isleft running in a poorly ventilated orunventilated location (such as insidea building).
Distributing the sealant
11. Immediately drive approximately7~10 km (4~6 miles or, about 10
min) to evenly distribute the seal‐
ant in the tire.
CAUTION
Do not exceed a speed of 80 km/h(50 mph). If possible, do not fall be‐low a speed of 20 km/h (12 mph).While driving, if you experience anyunusual vibration, ride disturbanceor noise, reduce your speed anddrive with caution until you cansafely pull off of the side of theroad. Call for road side service ortowing.
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When you use the Tire Mobility Kit,the tire pressure sensors and wheelmay be stained by sealant. There‐fore, remove the tire pressure sen‐sors and wheel stained by sealantand we recommend to have it in‐spected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Checking the tire inflation
pressure
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1. After driving approximately 7~10 km (4~6 miles, or about 10
minutes), stop at a suitable loca‐
tion. 2. Connect connection hose (10) of
the compressor directly to the tire
valve.
3. Connect between compressor and the vehicle battery using the cable
and connectors.
4. Adjust the tire inflation pressure to 200 kPa (29 psi). With the ignition
switched on, proceed as follows. -
To increase the inflation pres‐sure: Switch on the compressor,
position I. To check the current
inflation pressure setting, briefly switch off the compressor.
WARNING
Do not let the compressor run formore than 10 minutes, otherwisethe device will overheat and may bedamaged.
-To reduce the inflation pressure:
Press the button (9) on the com‐
pressor.

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