2017 KIA OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID charging

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 When the fuel filler lid is frozenand does not open after 20 seconds
at freezing temperature, slightly
tap the fuel filler lid and then
attempt to open it.
Fuel door open (Plug-in hybrid)
This message is displayed when the fuel filler lid is opened. Also means "Ready to refuel".
Check fuel door (Plug-in hybrid)
This message is displayed when the
fuel filler lid is open or an abnormal-ity has occurred.
Refuel after stopping
(Plug-in hybrid)
This message is displayed when the
fuel filler lid open button is pressed
when a vehicle equipped with a plug-
in hybrid seal-type fuel tank is in
motion (vehicle speed is greater than0 km/h(mi/h)).
Open fuel door after disconnectingcharging cable (Plug-in hybrid)
This message is displayed when you
press fuel filler lid open button whilecharging.
This message explains that refueling
is allowed to finish charging. Fuel lid is not opened when charging
cable is connected to vehicle.
Charging Door Open (Plug-in hybrid)
This message indicates that the
charging door is open while in driv-
ing-ready state to encourage you to
inspect and close the door.
(Driving with the charging door open
may result in moisture inflow or dam-
age. This message is used to prevent
such occurrences.)
EV / HEV modes (Plug-in hybrid)
A corresponding message is dis-
played when a mode is selected by
pressing the HEV button.
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HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) system.................................... 1-02
PHEV (Plug-in Electric Vehicle) system.................................1-03
Charging the plug-in hybrid vehicle....................................... 1-04Charging information............................................................1-04
Charging time........................................................................ 1-04
Charging types.......................................................................1-05
Charging status..................................................................... 1-06
Scheduled charging .............................................................. 1-06
Charging precautions............................................................ 1-06
Normal charge....................................................................... 1-08
Charging status..................................................................... 1-10
Trickle charger....................................................................... 1-12
Driving the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle..............................1-19 Changing plug-in hybrid mode............................................1-19
Warning and indicator lights............................................... 1-19
Energy flow hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle............................1-24 Vehicle stop............................................................................ 1-24
EV propulsion......................................................................... 1-24
Power assist.......................................................................... 1-24
Engine only propulsion......................................................... 1-25
Engine generation................................................................. 1-25
Regeneration......................................................................... 1-25
Engine brake.......................................................................... 1-26
Power reserve....................................................................... 1-26
Engine generation/regeneration........................................ 1-26
Engine generation/motor drive.......................................... 1-27
Engine brake/regeneration..................................................1-27
Starting the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle (Smart key)..... 1-28 Starting the hybrid system................................................. 1-28
Economical and safe operation of hybrid system...........1-28 Components of the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle............... 1-30
Safety plug............................................................................. 1-33
Some special features of the hybrid vehicle.................... 1-33
Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS)................................ 1-34
High voltage battery air intake...........................................1-34
If an accident occurs............................................................. 1-34
When the hybrid vehicle shuts off..................................... 1-36
Hybrid system overview

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HEV (HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE) SYSTEM
The Kia Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) uses both the gasoline engine and the electric motor for power. The electric motor is run by a 270V high-voltage HEV battery.
Depending on the driving conditions, the HEV computer selectively operates between the engine and the electric motor or
even both at the same time.
Fuel efficiency increases when the engine is at idle, or when the vehicle is driven by the electric motor with the HEV battery.
The HEV battery charge must be maintained for the times when the engine acts as a generator, such as when stopped at idle.
Charging also occurs when decelerating or by regenerative braking.

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CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE
Charging information
• Normal Charger: The plug-in hybridvehicle is charged by plugging into anormal charger installed in your
home or a public charging station.
(For further details, refer to L

Charging types
CategoryCharging Inlet (Ve‐hicle)Charging Connec‐torCharging OutletCharging MethodCharging Time
Normal Charger
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Normal charger in‐ stalled in homes or
public charging sta‐tions Approximately 2-3hours (to fully
charge the plug-in
hybrid vehicle,100%)
Trickle Charger
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Household current
An actual charger image and a charging method may vary in accordance with the charger manufacturers.

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Charging status
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You can monitor the charging status
outside of the vehicle when charging the high-voltage battery.
Charging StatusIndicator
Charging in pro‐ gress Illuminates (green)
Fully charged Off
Scheduled charg‐ ing Blinks (green) and
then turns off
Malfunction Blinks (red)
Scheduled charging (if equipped)
• You can set reserved charging using the AVN.
Refer to the AVN for detailed infor‐mation about setting reserved charg‐
ing.
• Scheduled charging can only be done when using a normal charger or the
portable charging cable (ICCB: In-Ca‐
ble Control Box).
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• When scheduled charging is set and the normal charger or the portable
charging cable (ICCB: In-Cable Control Box) is connected for charging, the
indicator lamp blinks (for 3 minutes)
to indicate that scheduled charging is
set. • When scheduled charging is set,
charging is not initiated immediatelywhen the normal charger or portable
charging cable (ICCB: In-Cable Control
Box) is connected. When immediate
charging is required, use the AVN to
deactivate the scheduled charge set‐ ting.
Charging precautions
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WARNING
nFires caused by dust or water
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Do not connect the charging cableconnector plug to the vehicle if thereis water or dust on the charging in‐let. Connecting while there is wateror dust on the charging cable con‐nector and plug may cause a fire orelectric shock. There may be a riskof fire and injury when using oldworn out public electrical outlets.
WARNING
nInterference with electronicmedical devices
When using medical electric devicessuch as an implantable cardiac pace‐maker, make sure to ask the medicalteam and manufacturer whethercharging your electric vehicle will im‐pact the operation of the medicaldevices. In some instances, electro‐magnetic waves that are generatedfrom the charger can seriously im‐pact medical electric devices such asan implantable cardiac pacemaker.
WARNING
nTouching the charging connec‐tor
Do not touch the charging connector,charging plug, and the charging inletwhen connecting the cable to thecharger and the charging inlet on thevehicle. Doing so may result in elec‐trocution.
• Comply with the following in order toprevent electrical shock when charg‐
ing: - Use a waterproof charger
- Make sure to not touch the charg‐ ing connector and charging plug
when your hand is wet
- Do not charge when there is light‐ ning
- Do not charge when the charging connector and plug is wet
WARNING
nCharging cable
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•Immediately stop charging whenyou find abnormal symptoms(smell, smoke).
•Replace the charging cable if thecable coating is damaged to pre‐vent electrical shock.
•When connecting or removing thecharging cable, make sure to holdthe charging connector handle andcharging plug.If you pull the cable itself (withoutusing the handle), the internalwires may disconnect or get dam‐aged. This may lead to electricshock or fire.
WARNING
nCooling fan
Do not touch the cooling fan whilevehicle is charging. When the vehicleis switched OFF while charging, thecooling fan inside the motor com‐partment may automatically oper‐ate.

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• Always keep the charging connectorand charging plug in clean and dry
condition. Be sure to keep the charg‐ ing cable in a condition where there is
no water or moisture.
• Make sure to use the designated charger for charging the vehicle. Us‐
ing any other charger may cause fail‐
ure.
• Before charging the battery, turn the vehicle OFF.
• Be careful not to drop the charging connector. The charging connector
can be damaged.Normal charge
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You can charge your vehicle by plugging
into a public charger at a charging sta‐ tion.
How to connect normal charger
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1. Depress the brake pedal and apply the parking brake.
2. Turn OFF all switches, move the shift lever to P (Park), and turn OFF
the vehicle.
3. After unlocking doors, open the charging door by pressing it.
NOTICE
The charging door does not open
when the theft alarm system is
armed.
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