2017 KIA OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

Moisture breeds corrosion
Moisture creates the conditions in
which corrosion is most likely to occur. For example, corrosion is accelerated
by high humidity, particularly when
temperatures are just above freezing. In such conditions, the corrosive mate‐
rial is kept in contact with the vehicle’s
surface by moisture that evaporate slowly.
Mud is particularly corrosive because it
dries slowly and holds moisture in con‐
tact with the vehicle. Although the mud appears to be dry, it can still retain
moisture and promote corrosion.
High temperatures can also accelerate
corrosion of parts that are not properly ventilated so the moisture can be dis‐
persed.
For all these reasons, it is particularly
important to keep your vehicle clean and free of mud or accumulations of
other materials. This applies not only to
the visible surfaces but particularly to
the underside of the vehicle.
To help prevent corrosion
You can help prevent corrosion from getting started by observing the fol‐
lowing:
Keep your vehicle clean
The best way to prevent corrosion is to
keep your vehicle clean and free of cor‐
rosive materials. Attention to the un‐ derside of the vehicle is particularly im‐
portant. • If you live in a high-corrosion area — where road salts are used, near the
ocean, areas with industrial pollution,
acid rain, etc.—, you should take ex‐ tra care to prevent corrosion. In win‐
ter, hose off the underside of your
vehicle at least once a month and be
sure to clean the underside thor‐
oughly when winter is over.
• When cleaning underneath the vehi‐ cle, give particular attention to the
components under the fenders and
other areas that are hidden from
view. Do a thorough job; just damp‐ ening the accumulated mud rather
than washing it away will accelerate
corrosion rather than prevent it. Wa‐
ter under high pressure and steam
are particularly effective in removing accumulated mud and corrosive ma‐
terials. • When cleaning lower door panels,
rocker panels and frame members,
be sure that drain holes are kept
open so that moisture can escape and not be trapped inside to acceler‐
ate corrosion.
Keep your garage dry
Don't park your vehicle in a damp, poor‐
ly ventilated garage. This creates a fa‐ vorable environment for corrosion. This
is particularly true if you wash your ve‐
hicle in the garage or drive it into the garage when it is still wet or covered
with snow, ice or mud. Even a heated
garage can contribute to corrosion un‐ less it is well ventilated so moisture is
dispersed.
Keep paint and trim in good
condition
Scratches or chips in the finish should
be covered with "touch-up" paint as soon as possible to reduce the possibili‐
ty of corrosion. If bare metal is showing
through, the attention of a qualified body and paint shop is recommended.
Bird droppings : Bird droppings are
highly corrosive and may damage pain‐
ted surfaces in just a few hours. Al‐ ways remove bird droppings as soon as
possible.
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Don't neglect the interior
Moisture can collect under the floor
mats and carpeting and cause corro‐
sion. Check under the mats periodically to be sure the carpeting is dry. Use
particular care if you carry fertilizers,
cleaning materials or chemicals in the vehicle.
These should be carried only in proper
containers and any spills or leaks
should be cleaned up, flushed with clean water and thoroughly dried.
Interior care
Interior general precautions
Prevent chemicals such as perfume,
cosmetic oil, sun cream, hand cleaner, and air freshener from contacting the
interior parts because they may cause
damage or discoloration. If they do con‐ tact the interior parts, wipe them off
immediately. If necessary, use a vinyle
cleaner, see instructions for correct us‐ age.
CAUTION
Never allow water or other liquids tocome in contact with electrical/elec‐
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tronic components inside the vehicleas this may damage them.
CAUTION
When cleaning leather products(steering wheel, seats etc.), useneutral detergents or low alcoholcontent solutions. If you use high al‐cohol content solutions or acid/alka‐line detergents, the color of theleather may fade or the surface mayget stripped off.
Cleaning the upholstery and
interior trim
Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner. Clean vinyl surfaces with a vinyl clean‐
er.
Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt from fabric
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner. Clean with a mild soap solution recom‐
mended for upholstery or carpets. Re‐
move fresh spots immediately with a fabric spot cleaner. If fresh spots do
not receive immediate attention, fabric
can be stained and its color can be af‐ fected. Also, its fire-resistant proper‐
ties can be reduced if the material is
not properly maintained.
CAUTION
Using anything but recommendedcleaners and procedures may affectthe fabric’s appearance and fire-re‐sistant properties.
Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt
webbing
Clean the belt webbing with any mild
soap solution recommended for clean‐ ing upholstery or carpet. Follow the in‐
structions provided with the soap. Do
not bleach or re-dye the webbing be‐ cause this may weaken it.

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Cleaning the interior window glass
If the interior glass surfaces of the ve‐
hicle become fogged (that is, covered
with an oily, greasy or waxy film), they should be cleaned with a glass cleaner.
Follow the directions on the glass
cleaner container.
CAUTION
Do not scrape or scratch the insideof the rear window. This may resultin damage of the rear window de‐froster grid.
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The emission control system of your vehicle is covered by a written limited
warranty. Please see the warranty in‐
formation contained in the Warranty & Maintenance book in your vehicle.
Your vehicle is equipped with an emis‐
sion control system to meet all applica‐
ble emission regulations.
There are three emission control sys‐ tems, as follows. 1. Crankcase emission control system
2. Evaporative emission control sys‐ tem
3. Exhaust emission control system
In order to assure the proper function
of the emission control systems, it is
recommended that you have your vehi‐ cle inspected and maintained by an au‐
thorized Kia dealer in accordance with
the maintenance schedule in this man‐ ual.
Caution for the Inspection and Mainte‐nance Test (With Electronic StabilityControl (ESC) system)
•To prevent the vehicle from misfiringduring dynamometer testing, turnthe Electronic Stability Control (ESC)system off by pressing the ESCswitch. •
After dynamometer testing is com‐pleted, turn the ESC system back onby pressing the ESC switch again.
1. Crankcase emission control
system
The positive crankcase ventilation sys‐
tem is employed to prevent air pollu‐ tion caused by blow-by gases being
emitted from the crankcase. This sys‐
tem supplies fresh filtered air to the crankcase through the air intake hose.
Inside the crankcase, the fresh air mix‐
es with blow-by gases, which then pass through the PCV valve into the induc‐
tion system.
2. Evaporative emission control
system
The Evaporative Emission Control Sys‐
tem is designed to prevent fuel vapors from escaping into the atmosphere.
Canister
Fuel vapors generated inside the fuel
tank are absorbed and stored in the on‐ board canister. When the engine is run‐
ning, the fuel vapors absorbed in the
canister are drawn into the surge tank through the purge control solenoid
valve.
Purge control solenoid valve (PCSV)
The purge control solenoid valve is con‐ trolled by the Engine Control Module
(ECM); when the engine coolant tem‐
perature is low during idling, the PCSV closes so that evaporated fuel is not
taken into the engine. After the engine
warms up during ordinary driving, the PCSV opens to introduce evaporated
fuel to the engine.
3. Exhaust emission control
system
The Exhaust Emission Control System
is a highly effective system which con‐
trols exhaust emissions while maintain‐
ing good vehicle performance.
Vehicle modifications
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification of your vehicle could affect
its performance, safety or durability and may even violate governmental
safety and emissions regulations.
In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from any modifica‐ tion may not be covered under warran‐
ty.

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• If you use unauthorized electronicdevices, it may cause the vehicle to
operate abnormally, wire damage, battery discharge and fire. For your
safety, do not use unauthorized elec‐
tronic devices.
Engine exhaust gas precautions
(carbon monoxide)
• Carbon monoxide can be present with other exhaust fumes. Therefore, if
you smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside your vehicle, have it inspected
and repaired immediately. If you ever
suspect exhaust fumes are coming
into your vehicle, drive it only with all
the windows fully open. Have your vehicle checked and repaired immedi‐
ately.
WARNING
nExhaust
Engine exhaust gases contain carbonmonoxide (CO). Though colorless andodorless, it is dangerous and couldbe lethal if inhaled. Follow the in‐structions on this page to avoid COpoisoning.
• Do not operate the engine in confined or closed areas (such as garages) any
more than what is necessary to move the vehicle in or out of the area.
• When the vehicle is stopped in an open area for more than a short time
with the engine running, adjust the
ventilation system (as needed) to
draw outside air into the vehicle.
• Never sit in a parked or stopped vehi‐ cle for any extended time with the
engine running.
• When the engine stalls or fails to start, excessive attempts to restart
the engine may cause damage to the
emission control system.
Operating precautions for catalytic
converters (if equipped)
WARNING
nFire
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•A hot exhaust system can igniteflammable items under your vehi‐cle. Do not park the vehicle over ornear flammable objects, such asgrass, vegetation, paper, leaves,etc.
•The exhaust system and catalyticsystem are very hot while the en‐gine is running or immediately af‐ter the engine is turned off. Keepaway from the exhaust systemand catalytic, you may get burned.Also, do not remove the heat sinkaround the exhaust system, donot seal the bottom of the vehicleor do not coat the vehicle for cor‐rosion control. It may present afire risk under certain conditions.
Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic
converter emission control device.
Therefore, the following precautions must be observed: • Make sure to refuel your vehicle ac‐ cording to the L

• Do not misuse or abuse the engine.Examples of misuse are coasting with
the ignition off and descending steep grades in gear with the ignition off.
• Do not operate the engine at high idle speed for extended periods (5 mi‐
nutes or more).
• Do not modify or tamper with any part of the engine or emission control
system. All inspections and adjust‐ ments must be made by an author‐
ized Kia dealer.
• Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel level. Running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, damag‐
ing the catalytic converter.
Failure to observe these precautions
could result in damage to the catalytic
converter and to your vehicle.
Additionally, such actions could void your warranties.

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Dimensions............................................................................... 10-02
Engine....................................................................................... 10-03
Gross vehicle weight...............................................................10-04
Luggage volume...................................................................... 10-05
Air conditioning system......................................................... 10-06
Bulb wattage........................................................................... 10-07
Tires and wheels..................................................................... 10-09
Recommended lubricants and capacities........................... 10-11Recommended SAE viscosity number............................. 10-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN)..................................... 10-13
Vehicle certification label....................................................... 10-14
Tire specification and pressure label................................... 10-15
Engine number........................................................................ 10-16
Air conditioner compressor label..........................................10-17
Refrigerant label..................................................................... 10-18
Declaration of conformity..................................................... 10-19
Specifications & Consumer information

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