2017 KIA OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID brake rotor

Please remember that some driving
conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when you first apply (or
lightly apply) the brakes. This is normal
and does not indicate a problem with your brakes.
CAUTION
•To avoid costly brake repairs, donot continue to drive with wornbrake pads.
•Always replace the front or rearbrake pads as pairs.
WARNING
nBrake wear
This brake wear warning soundmeans your vehicle needs service. Ifyou ignore this audible warning, youwill eventually lose braking perform‐ance, which could lead to a seriousaccident.
Foot parking brake
Applying the parking brake
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To engage the parking brake, first apply
the foot brake and then depress the
parking brake pedal down as far as possible.
CAUTION
•Driving with the parking brake ap‐plied will cause excessive brakepad (or lining) and brake rotorwear.
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•Do not operate the parking brakewhile the vehicle is moving exceptin an emergency situation. It coulddamage the vehicle system andmake endanger driving safety.
Releasing the parking brake
To release the parking brake, depress
the parking brake pedal a second time while applying the foot brake. The ped‐
al will automatically extend to the fully
released position.
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•For your safety, depress the brake
pedal and release the parking
brake manually with the EPB
switch when you drive downhill or
when backing up the vehicle.
CAUTION
•If the parking brake warning lightis still on even though the EPB hasbeen released, we recommendthat the system be checked by anauthorized Kia dealer.
•Do not drive your vehicle with theEPB applied. It may cause exces‐sive brake pad and brake rotorwear.
EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) may beautomatically applied when:
• The EPB is overheated
• Requested by other systems
• The hybrid system is turned off with the EPB applied
NOTICE
If the driver turns the hybrid system
off while Auto Hold is operating, EPB
will be automatically applied. Howev‐
er, if you press the EPB switch with‐
in one second after the hybrid sys‐
tem is turned off, the EPB will not
be applied.
System warning
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• If you try to drive off depressing theaccelerator pedal with the EPB ap‐
plied, but doesn't release automati‐ cally, a warning will sound and a mes‐
sage will appear.
• If the driver's seat belt is not fas‐ tened and the engine hood or trunk is
opened, a warning will sound and a
message will appear.
• If there is a problem with the vehicle, a warning may sound and a message
may appear.
If the above situation occurs, depress
the brake pedal and release EPB by pressing the EPB switch.
WARNING
•To prevent unintentional move‐ment when stopped and leavingthe vehicle, do not use the shiftlever in place of the parking brake.Set the parking brake and makesure the shift lever is securelypositioned in P (Park).
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Engine compartment................................................................ 9-03
Maintenance services............................................................... 9-04Owner’s responsibility.......................................................... 9-04
Owner maintenance precautions....................................... 9-04
Owner maintenance................................................................. 9-06 Owner maintenance schedule.............................................9-06
Scheduled maintenance service............................................. 9-08 Scheduled maintenance service precaution..................... 9-08
Normal maintenance schedule - for gasoline en‐ gine [for Europe (except Russia)].......................................9-09
Normal maintenance schedule - for gasoline en‐ gine [for Europe (except Russia)] (Continued)................. 9-10
Maintenance under severe usage conditions - for gasoline engine [for Europe (except Russia)]...................9-12
Normal maintenance schedule - for gasoline en‐ gine [except Europe (including Russia)]............................ 9-14
Normal maintenance schedule - for gasoline en‐ gine [except Europe (including Russia)] (Continued).......9-15
Maintenance under severe usage conditions - for gasoline engine [except Europe (including Russia)]........ 9-18
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items..................... 9-21 Engine oil and filter............................................................... 9-21
HSG (hybrid starter & generator) belt.............................. 9-21
Fuel filter (for gasoline)....................................................... 9-21
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections.............................. 9-21
Vapor hose (for gasoline engine) and fuel filler cap........9-21
Vacuum crankcase ventilation hoses ................................9-21
Air cleaner filter.....................................................................9-21
Spark plugs (for gasoline engine)....................................... 9-21
Cooling system...................................................................... 9-22 Coolant (Engine/Inverter).................................................... 9-22
Automatic transaxle fluid.................................................... 9-22
Brake hoses and lines........................................................... 9-22
Brake fluid ............................................................................. 9-22
Parking brake ........................................................................ 9-22
Brake discs, pads, calipers and rotors............................... 9-22
Suspension mounting bolts................................................. 9-22Steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm
ball joint.................................................................................. 9-22
Drive shafts and boots......................................................... 9-22
Air conditioning refrigerant................................................. 9-23
Engine oil.....................................................................................9-24 Checking the engine oil level................................................9-24
Changing the engine oil and filter...................................... 9-24
Coolant........................................................................................ 9-26 Checking the coolant level................................................... 9-26
Engine coolant....................................................................... 9-27
Inverter coolant..................................................................... 9-27
Recommended coolant.........................................................9-28
Changing the coolant............................................................ 9-29
Brake fluid ................................................................................. 9-30 Checking the brake fluid level............................................. 9-30
Washer fluid............................................................................... 9-31 Checking the washer fluid level.......................................... 9-31
Parking brake ............................................................................ 9-32 Checking the parking brake................................................. 9-32
Air cleaner.................................................................................. 9-33 Filter replacement.................................................................9-33
Climate control air filter........................................................... 9-35 Filter inspection..................................................................... 9-35
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MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS - FOR GASOLINE ENGINE [FOR EUROPE
(EXCEPT RUSSIA)]
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE IN‐TERVALSDRIVING CONDITIONDRIVING CONDI‐TION
Engine oil and engine oil filter R Every 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or 6
months A, B, C, D, E, F, G, J,
K, L
HSG (Hybrid Starter & Generator) belt R
Every 45,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24
months C, D, E, L
I Every 7,500 km (5,000 miles) or 6
months C, D, E, L
Air cleaner filter RReplace more frequently depending on
the condition C, E
Spark plugs RReplace more frequently depending on
the condition B, L
Automatic transaxle fluid R Every 90,000 km (60,000 miles) A, C, D, E, F, G, L
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots I Inspect more frequently depending on
the condition C, D, E, F, G
Suspension ball joints I Inspect more frequently depending on
the condition C, D, E, F, G
Brake discs and pads, calipers and rotors I Inspect more frequently depending on
the condition C, D, E, G
Parking brake IInspect more frequently depending on
the condition C, D, G
Drive shaft and boots I Inspect more frequently depending on
the condition C, D, E, F, G, K
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MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCEINTERVALSDRIVING CONDITIONDRIVING CONDI‐TION
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots I Inspect more frequently de‐
pending on the condition C, D, E, F, G
Suspension ball joints IInspect more frequently de‐
pending on the condition C, D, E, F, G
Brake discs and pads, calipers and rotors I Inspect more frequently de‐
pending on the condition C, D, E, G
Parking brake IInspect more frequently de‐
pending on the condition C, D, G
Drive shaft and boots IInspect more frequently de‐
pending on the condition C, D, E, F, G, K
Climate control air filter RReplace more frequently de‐
pending on the condition C, E, G
Maintenance operation
I: Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R: Replace or change.

SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A: Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal temperature or less than 16 km
(10 miles) in freezing temperature.
B: Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances.
C: Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads.
D: Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E: Driving in heavy dust condition.
F: Driving in heavy traffic area.
G: Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads.
J: Driving in very cold weather.

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