2017 KIA OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID start stop button

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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more than 2 seconds or 3 times suc‐cessively within 3 seconds. If the ve‐hicle is still moving, you can restartthe hybrid system without depress‐ing the brake pedal by pressing theengine start/stop button with theshift lever in the N (Neutral) position.
ACC (Accessory)
Press the engine start/stopbutton while it is in the OFF
position without depressing the brake pedal.
The steering wheel unlocks (if equipped
with anti-theft steering column lock) and electrical accessories are opera‐
tional.
If the engine start/stop button is in the
ACC position for more than 1 hour, the button is turned off automatically to
prevent battery discharge.
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Press the engine start/stop
button while it is in the ACC position without depressingthe brake pedal.
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The warning lights can be checked be‐
fore the hybrid system is started. Do not leave the hybrid system start/stop
button in the ON position for a long
time. The battery may discharge, be‐ cause the engine is not running.
START/RUN
To start the hybrid system,depress the brake pedal and
press the engine start/stop button with the shift lever in the P (Park) or the N
(Neutral) position. For your safety, start the hybrid system with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position.
NOTICE
If you press the engine start/stop
button without depressing the brake
pedal for automatic transaxle vehi‐
cles, the hybrid system will not start
and the engine start/stop button
changes as follows:
OFF ACC ON OFF or ACC
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NOTICE
If you leave the engine start/stop
button in the ACC or ON position for
a long time, the battery will dis‐
charge.
WARNING
•Never press the engine start/stopbutton while the vehicle is in mo‐tion. This would result in loss of di‐rectional control and braking func‐tion, which could cause an acci‐dent.
•The anti-theft steering columnlock (if equipped) is not a substi‐tute for the parking brake. Beforeleaving the driver's seat, alwaysmake sure the shift lever is engag‐ed in P (Park), set the parkingbrake fully and shut the engineoff. Unexpected and sudden vehi‐cle movement may occur if theseprecautions are not taken.
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•Never reach for the engine start/stop button or any other controlsthrough the steering wheel whilethe vehicle is in motion. The pres‐ence of your hand or arm in thearea could cause loss of vehiclecontrol, an accident and seriousbodily injury or death.
•Do not place any movable objectsaround the driver's seat as theymay move while driving, interferewith the driver and lead to an acci‐dent.
Starting the hybrid system
WARNING
•Always wear appropriate shoeswhen operating your vehicle. Un‐suitable shoes, such as high heels,ski boots, sandals, flip-flops, etc.,may interfere with your ability touse the brake and accelerator ped‐als.
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•Do not start the vehicle with theaccelerator pedal depressed.The vehicle can move and lead toan accident.
NOTICE
•The hybrid system will start by
pressing the Engine Start/Stop
button, only when the smart key
is in the vehicle.
•Even when the smart key is in the
vehicle, and when it is far away
from the driver, the hybrid system
may not start.
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•When the Engine Start/Stop but‐
ton is in the ACC or ON position,
any door is open, the system
checks for the smart key. When
the smart key is not in the vehicle,
the "" indicator will blink and
the warning "Key not in vehicle"
will come on. When all doors are
closed, the chime will also sound
for about 5 seconds. Keep the
smart key in the vehicle when in
the ACC position or if the hybrid
system is ON.
1. Always carry the smart key withyou.
2. Make sure the parking brake is ap‐ plied.
3. Make sure the shift lever is in P (Park).
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Press the Engine Start/Stop button. If the hybrid system starts, the
"
" indicator will come on.
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NOTICE
•Do not wait for the engine to
warm up while the vehicle remains
stationary.
Start driving at moderate engine
speeds. (Steep accelerating and
decelerating should be avoided.)
•Always start the vehicle with your
foot on the brake pedal. Do not
depress the accelerator while
starting the vehicle. Do not race
the engine while warming it up.
•If ambient temperature is low, the
"" indicator may remain illumi‐
nated longer than the normal
amount of time.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the vehicle:
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•If the "" indicator turns off
while you are in motion, do not at‐
tempt to move the shift lever to
the P (Park) position.
If traffic and road conditions per‐
mit, you may put the shift lever in
the N (Neutral) position while the
vehicle is still moving and press
the Engine Start/Stop button in an
attempt to restart the hybrid sys‐
tem.
•Do not push or tow your vehicle to
start the hybrid system.
NOTICE
•If the battery is weak or the smart
key does not work correctly, you
can start the hybrid system by
pressing the engine start/stop
button with the smart key.
The side with the lock button
should be contacted directly.
When you press the engine start/
stop button directly with the
smart key, the smart key should
contact the button at a right an‐
gle.
•When the stop lamp fuse is blown,
you cannot start the hybrid sys‐
tem normally.
Replace the fuse with a new one.
If it is not possible, you can start
the hybrid system by pressing the
engine start/stop button for 10
seconds while it is in the ACC posi‐
tion. The engine can start without
depressing the brake pedal. But
for your safety always depress
the brake pedal before starting
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CAUTION
Do not press the engine start/stopbutton for more than 10 seconds ex‐cept when the stop lamp fuse isblown.
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•Always check the surroundingareas near your vehicle for people,especially children, before shiftinga vehicle into D (Drive) or R (Re‐verse).
•Before leaving the driver’s seat, al‐ways make sure the shift lever isin the P (Park) position; then setthe parking brake fully and shutthe engine off. Unexpected andsudden vehicle movement can oc‐cur if these precautions are notfollowed in the order identified.
•Do not use the engine brake (shift‐ing from a high gear to lower gear)rapidly on slippery roads.The vehicle may slip causing an ac‐cident.
CAUTION
•To avoid damage to your trans‐axle, do not accelerate the enginein R (Reverse) or any forward gearposition with the brakes on.
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•When stopped on an uphill grades,do not hold the vehicle stationarywith engine power. Use the brakepedal or the parking brake.
•Do not shift from N (Neutral) or P(Park) into D (Drive), or R (Reverse)when the engine is above idlespeed.
Transaxle ranges
The indicator lights in the instrument
cluster displays the shift lever position when the engine start/stop button
switch is in the ON position.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into P (Park). This position locks the transaxle and prevents the
front wheels from rotating.
To shift from P (Park), you must de‐
press firmly on the brake pedal and make sure your foot is off the acceler‐
ator pedal.
If you have done all of the above andstill cannot shift the lever out of P(Park), see L

Shift-lock override
If the shift lever cannot be moved from
the P (Park) position into R (Reverse) position with the brake pedal de‐
pressed, continue depressing the brake,
then do the following: 1. Place the engine start/stop button switch in the LOCK/OFF position.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Carefully remove the cap (1) cover‐ ing the shift-lock release access
hole.
4. Insert a tool (e.g. flathead screw‐ driver) into the access hole andpress down on the tool.
5. Move the shift lever.
6. Remove the tool from the shift- lock override access hole then in‐
stall the cap.
7. We recommend that the system be inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Good driving practices
• Never move the shift lever from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to any other po‐
sition with the accelerator pedal de‐ pressed. • Never move the shift lever into P
(Park) when the vehicle is in motion.
• Be sure the vehicle is completely stopped before you attempt to shift
into R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
• Never take the vehicle out of gear and coast down a hill. This may beextremely hazardous. Always leave
the vehicle in gear when moving.
• Do not "ride" the brakes. This can cause them to overheat and malfunc‐
tion. Instead, when you are driving
down a long hill, slow down and shift to a lower gear. When you do this,
engine braking will help slow down
the vehicle.
• Slow down before shifting to a lower gear. Otherwise, the lower gear maynot be engaged.
• Always use the parking brake. Do not depend on placing the transaxle in P
(Park) to keep the vehicle from mov‐
ing. • Exercise extreme caution when driv‐
ing on a slippery surface. Be especial‐ly careful when braking, accelerating
or shifting gears. On a slippery sur‐
face, an abrupt change in vehicle
speed can cause the drive wheels to
lose traction and the vehicle to go out of control.
• Optimum vehicle performance and economy is obtained by smoothly de‐
pressing and releasing the accelera‐
tor pedal.
WARNING
•Always buckle-up! In a collision, anunbelted occupant is significantlymore likely to be seriously injuredor killed than a properly belted oc‐cupant.
•Avoid high speeds when corneringor turning.
•Do not make quick steering wheelmovements, such as sharp lanechanges or fast, sharp turns.
•The risk of rollover is greatly in‐creased if you lose control of yourvehicle at highway speeds.
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WARNING
•Whenever leaving the vehicle orparking, always come to a com‐plete stop and continue to depressthe brake pedal. Move the shiftlever into the P (Park) position,then apply the parking brake, andplace the Engine Start/Stop buttonin the OFF position.Vehicles with the parking brakenot fully engaged are at risk formoving inadvertently and causinginjury to yourself or others.
•Never allow anyone who is unfa‐miliar with the vehicle to touch theparking brake. If the parking brakeis released unintentionally, seriousinjury may occur.
•All vehicles should always have theparking brake fully engaged whenparking to avoid inadvertentmovement of the vehicle whichcan injure occupants or pedes‐trians.
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Check the brake warning light by press‐
ing engine start/stop button switch ON (do not start the hybrid system). This
light will be illuminated when the park‐
ing brake is applied with the engine start/stop button switch in the START
or ON position.
Before driving, be sure the parking
brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off.
If the brake warning light remains on
after the parking brake is released
while the hybrid system is on, there may be a malfunction in the brake sys‐
tem. Immediate attention is necessary. If at all possible, cease driving the vehi‐
cle immediately. If that is not possible, use extreme caution while operating
the vehicle and only continue to drive
the vehicle until you can reach a safe location or repair shop.
Electronic parking brake (EPB)
(if equipped)
Applying the parking brake
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To apply the EPB (Electronic ParkingBrake):
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Pull up the EPB switch.
Make sure the warning light comes on.

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