2017 KIA OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

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3. Remove the nuts from the vehicle.
4. Disconnect the rear combinationlamp (inside) connector.
5. Remove the rear combination lamp (inside) assembly from the body of
the vehicle.
6. Remove the socket from the as‐ sembly by turning the socket coun‐
terclockwise until the tabs on the
socket align with the slots on the
assembly.
7. Remove the bulb from bulb-socket by pulling it out.
8. Insert a new bulb by inserting it in‐ to the bulb-socket. 9. Install the socket in the assembly
by aligning the tabs on the socket
with the slots in the assembly.
Push the socket into the assembly
and turn the socket clockwise.
10. Install the rear combination lamp (inside) assembly to the body of
the vehicle.
11. Install the trunk lid cover.
License plate lamp bulb
replacement
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1. Open the trunk lid. 2. Loosen the retaining screw of the
trunk lid cover and then remove the
cover.
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3. Remove the socket from the as‐ sembly by turning the socket coun‐
terclockwise until the tabs on the
socket align with the slots on the
assembly.
4. Remove the bulb from bulb-socket by pulling it out.
5. Insert a new bulb by inserting it in‐ to the bulb-socket.
6. Install the socket in the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socketwith the slots in the assembly.
Push the socket into the assembly
and turn the socket clockwise.
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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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WARNING
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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.
Room lamp bulb replacement
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WARNING
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Personal lamp bulb replacement
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If the personal lamp (LED) does not op‐
erate, we recommend you to have it checked at an authorized Kia dealer.
Glove box lamp bulb
replacement
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1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gen‐ tly pry the lamp assembly from in‐
terior.
2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
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.
Trunk lamp bulb replacement
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1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gen‐tly pry the lens cover from lamp
housing.
2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
3. Install a new bulb in the socket.

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4. Align the lens cover tabs with thelamp housing notches and snap the
lens into place.
CAUTION
Be careful not to dirty or damagethe lens, lens tab, and plastic hous‐ings.
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APPEARANCE CARE
Exterior care
Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical cleaner or polish. Read all warning and
caution statements that appear on the
label.
Finish maintenance
Washing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish
from rust and deterioration, wash it thoroughly and frequently at least once
a month with lukewarm or cold water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road
driving, you should wash it after each off-road trip. Pay special attention to
the removal of any accumulation of
salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign mate‐ rials. Make sure the drain holes in the
lower edges of the doors and rocker
panels are kept clear and clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings, in‐ dustrial pollution and similar deposits
can damage your vehicle’s finish if not
removed immediately.
Even prompt washing with plain water
may not completely remove all these
deposits. A mild soap, safe for use on
painted surfaces, may be used. After washing, rinse the vehicle thor‐
oughly with lukewarm or cold water. Do
not allow soap to dry on the finish.
CAUTION
•Do not use strong soap, chemicaldetergents or hot water, and donot wash the vehicle in direct sun‐light or when the body of the vehi‐cle is warm.
•Be careful when washing the sidewindows of your vehicle.Especially, with high-pressure wa‐ter, water may leak through thewindows and wet the interior.
•To prevent damage to the plasticparts and lamps, do not clean withchemical solvents or strong deter‐gents.
WARNING
nWet brakes
After washing the vehicle, test thebrakes while driving slowly to see if
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they have been affected by water. Ifbraking performance is impaired, drythe brakes by applying them lightlywhile maintaining a slow forwardspeed.
High-pressure washing
• When using high-pressure washers, make sure to maintain sufficient dis‐
tance from the vehicle.
Insufficient clearance or excessive pressure can lead to component
damage or water penetration.
• Do not spray the camera, sensors or its surrounding area directly with a
high pressure washer. Shock applied
from high pressure water may cause the device to not operate normally.
• Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or plastic covers) or
connectors as they may be damaged
if they come into contact with high
pressure water.

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CAUTION
•Water washing in the engine com‐partment including high pressurewater washing may cause the fail‐ure of electrical circuits located inthe engine compartment.
•Never allow water or other liquidsto come in contact with electrical/electronic components inside thevehicle as this may damage them.
Waxing
Wax the vehicle when water will no lon‐
ger bead on the paint. Always wash and dry the vehicle before
waxing. Use a good quality liquid or
paste wax, and follow the manufactur‐
er’s instructions. Wax all metal trim to protect it and to maintain its luster.
Removing oil, tar, and similar materials
with a spot remover will usually strip
the wax from the finish. Be sure to re- wax these areas even if the rest of the
vehicle does not yet need waxing.
Do not apply wax on embossed unpain‐
ted unit, as it may tarnish the unit.
CAUTION
•Wiping dust or dirt off the bodywith a dry cloth will scratch thefinish.
•Do not use steel wool, abrasivecleaners, acid detergents or strongdetergents containing high alkalineor caustic agents on chrome-plat‐ed or anodized aluminum parts.This may result in damage to theprotective coating and cause dis‐coloration or paint deterioration.
Finish damage repair
Deep scratches or stone chips in the
painted surface must be repaired
promptly. Exposed metal will quickly rust and may develop into a major re‐
pair expense.
NOTICE
If your vehicle is damaged and re‐
quires any metal repair or replace‐
ment, be sure the body shop applies
anti-corrosion materials to the parts
repaired or replaced.
Bright-metal maintenance
• To remove road tar and insects, use a tar remover, not a scraper or other
sharp object.
• To protect the surfaces of bright- metal parts from corrosion, apply a
coating of wax or chrome preserva‐
tive and rub to a high luster.
• During winter weather or in coastal areas, cover the bright metal parts
with a heavier coating of wax or preservative. If necessary, coat the
parts with non-corrosive petroleum
jelly or other protective compound.
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Underbody maintenance
Corrosive materials used for ice and
snow removal and dust control may
collect on the underbody. If these ma‐ terials are not removed, accelerated
rusting can occur on underbody parts
such as the fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust system, even though they
have been treated with rust protection.
Thoroughly flush the vehicle underbody
and wheel openings with lukewarm or cold water once a month, after off-
road driving and at the end of each
winter. Pay special attention to these areas because it is difficult to see all
the mud and dirt. It will do more harm
than good to wet down the road grime without removing it. The lower edges
of the doors, rocker panels, and frame
members have drain holes that should not clog with dirt; trapped water in
these areas can cause rusting.
WARNING
After washing the vehicle, test thebrakes while driving slowly to see ifthey have been affected by water. Ifbraking performance is impaired, dry
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the brakes by applying them lightlywhile maintaining a slow forwardspeed.
Aluminum wheel maintenance
The aluminum wheels are coated with a
clear protective finish. • Do not use any abrasive cleaner, pol‐ ishing compound, solvent, or wirebrushes on aluminum wheels. They
may scratch or damage the finish.
• Clean the wheel when it has cooled.
• Use only a mild soap or neutral deter‐ gent, and rinse thoroughly with wa‐
ter. Also, be sure to clean the wheels
after driving on salted roads. This helps prevent corrosion.
• Avoid washing the wheels with high- speed car wash brushes.
• Do not use any alkaline or acid deter‐ gent. It may damage and corrode the
aluminum wheels coated with a clear
protective finish.
Corrosion protection
Protecting your vehicle from corrosion
By using the most advanced design and
construction practices to combat corro‐ sion, we produce vehicles of the highest
quality. However, this is only part of
the job. To achieve the long-term cor‐ rosion resistance your vehicle can deliv‐
er, the owner's cooperation and assis‐
tance is also required.
Common causes of corrosion
The most common causes of corrosion on your vehicle are: • Road salt, dirt and moisture that is allowed to accumulate underneath
the vehicle.
• Removal of paint or protective coat‐ ings by stones, gravel, abrasion or
minor scrapes and dents which leave unprotected metal exposed to corro‐
sion.
High-corrosion areas
If you live in an area where your vehicle
is regularly exposed to corrosive mate‐ rials, corrosion protection is particularly
important. Some of the common cau‐
ses of accelerated corrosion are road salts, dust control chemicals, ocean air
and industrial pollution.

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