2017 KIA OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID fuel additives

1. Gasohol containing more than 10%ethanol.
2. Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol.
3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
CAUTION
Never use gasohol which containsmethanol. Discontinue use of anygasohol product which impairs driva‐bility.
Other fuels
Using fuels such as - Silicone (Si) contained fuel,
- MMT (Manganese, Mn) contained
fuel,
- Ferrocene (Fe) contained fuel, and
- Other metalic additives contained
fuels, may cause vehicle and engine
damage or cause plugging, misfiring,
poor acceleration, engine stalling, catalyst melting, abnormal corrosion,
life cycle reduction, etc.
Also, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL) may illuminate.
NOTICE
Damage to the fuel system or per‐
formance problem caused by the
use of these fuels may not be cov‐
ered by your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Use of MTBE
Kia recommends avoiding fuels contain‐
ing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7%
weight) in your vehicle.
Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol.
(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) may re‐ duce vehicle performance and produce
vapor lock or hard starting.
CAUTION
Your New Vehicle Limited Warrantymay not cover damage to the fuelsystem and any performance prob‐lems that are caused by the use offuels containing methanol or fuelscontaining MTBE (Methyl TertiaryButyl Ether) over 15.0% vol. (OxygenContent 2.7% weight.)
Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood alco‐ hol) should not be used in your vehicle.
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle
performance and damage components of the fuel system, engine control sys‐
tem and emission control system.
Fuel Additives
Kia recommends that you use unleaded
gasoline which has an octane rating of RON (Research Octane Number) 95 /
AKI (Antiknock Index) 91 or higher (for
Europe) or Octane Rating of RON (Rea‐ search Octane Number) 91 / AKI (Anti‐
knock Index) 87 or higher (except Eu‐
rope).
For customers who do not use good quality gasolines including fuel additives
regularly, and have problems starting
or the engine does not run smoothly, one bottle of additives added to the
fuel tank at every 15,000 km (For Eu‐
rope)/ 10,000 km (Except Europe). Addi‐
tives are available from your authorized
Kia dealer along with information on
how to use them. Do not mix other ad‐
ditives.
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle in
another country, be sure to:
Introduction
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR GASOLINE ENGINE [FOR EUROPE (EXCEPT RUSSIA)]
The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance. Keep receipts for
all vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and time are shown, the frequency of service is determined by whichever occurs first.
NO.ITEMREMARK
*1 Coolant (Engine / Inverter) When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle
and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory. An improper
coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage.
*2 Engine oil and engine oil filter Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before start‐ing a long trip.
*3 Fuel additives (Gasoline) Kia recommends that you use unleaded gasoline which has an octane rating
of RON (Research Octane Number) 95 / AKI (Antiknock Index) 91 or higher
(for Europe) or Octane Rating of RON (Research Octane Number) 91 / AKI(Antiknock Index) 87 or higher (except Europe).
For customers who do not use good quality gasolines including fuel additives
regularly, and have problems starting or the engine does not run smoothly,
one bottle of additives added to the fuel tank at every 15,000 km (for Eu‐rope, Australia and New Zealand)/10,000 km (except Europe, Australia andNew Zealand).
Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with informa‐
tion on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
*4 HSG (Hybrid Starter & Generator) belt Inspect HSG belt for evidence of cuts, crocks, excessive wear or oil saturation
and replace if necessary. If drive belt noise occurred, readjust drive belt ten‐
sion before replace.
*5 Spark plug For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you domaintenance of other items.



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Maintenance

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline Engine [For Europe (Except Russia)]
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,0001020304050607080
Km×1,000153045607590105120
MAINTENANCE ITEM
Fuel additives (Gasoline) *3
Add every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12 months
Fuel filter (Gasoline) - I - R - I - R
Fuel lines, hoses and connections - - - I - - - IFuel tank air filter - I - R - I - R
HSG (Hybrid Starter & Generator) belt *4
I I I I I I R I
Parking brake - I - I - I - I
Spark plugs *5
Nu 2.0L GDI Replace every 150,000 km (100,000 miles) or 120 months
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots I I I I I I I I
Suspension ball joints I I I I I I I I
Tire (pressure & tread wear) I I I I I I I I
Vacuum hoses and crankcase ventilation hoses I I I I I I I I
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap - - - I - - - I
I: Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R: Replace or change.


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Maintenance

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - FOR GASOLINE ENGINE [EXCEPT EUROPE (INCLUDING
RUSSIA)]
The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance. Keep receipts for
all vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and time are shown, the frequency of service is
determined by whichever occurs first.
NO.ITEMREMARK
*1 Coolant (Engine/Inverter) When adding coolant, use only deionized water or soft water for your vehicle
and never mix hard water in the coolant filled at the factory. An improper
coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine damage.
*2 Engine oil and engine oil filter Check the engine oil level and leak every 500 km (350 miles) or before start‐ing a long trip.
*3 Fuel additives (Gasoline) Kia recommends that you use unleaded gasoline which has an octane rating
of RON (Research Octane Number) 95 / AKI (Antiknock Index) 91 or higher
(for Europe) or Octane Rating of RON (Research Octane Number) 91 / AKI(Antiknock Index) 87 or higher (except Europe).
For customers who do not use good quality gasolines including fuel additives
regularly, and have problems starting or the engine does not run smoothly,
one bottle of additives added to the fuel tank at every 15,000 km (for Eu‐rope, Australia and New Zealand)/10,000 km (except Europe, Australia andNew Zealand).
Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with informa‐
tion on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
*4 HSG (Hybrid Starter & Generator) belt Inspect HSG belt for evidence of cuts, crocks, excessive wear or oil saturation
and replace if necessary. If drive belt noise occurred, readjust drive belt ten‐
sion before replace.
*5 Spark plug For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you domaintenance of other items.

Maintenance

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MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
Normal Maintenance Schedule - For Gasoline Engine [Except Europe (Including Russia)]
Number of months or driving distance, whichever comes first
Months1224364860728496
Miles×1,0001020304050607080
Km×1,000153045607590105120
MAINTENANCE ITEM
Engine oil and engine oil fil‐ ter *2
Nu 2.0L GDIExcept Middle East, Brazil: Replace every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or
12 months
For Middle East, Brazil: Replace every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12 months
Exhaust system - I - I - I - I
Fuel additives (Gasoline) *3
Add every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 6 months
Fuel filter (Gasoline) - I - R - I - R
Fuel lines, hoses and connections - - - I - - - I Fuel tank air filter - I - R - I - R
HSG (Hybrid Starter & Generator) belt *4Except Middle East, Brazil: Inspect every 15,000 km (10,000 miles) or 12
months, and replace every 105,000 km (70,000 miles) or 48 months
For Brazil: Inspect every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12 months, and re‐ place every 100,000 km (65,000 miles) or 48 months
For Middle East: Inspect every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12 months, and replace every 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months
Parking brake - I - I - I - I
Spark plugs *5
Nu 2.0L GDI Replace every 150,000 km (100,000 miles) or 120 months
Steering gear rack, linkage and boots I I I I I I I I
Maintenance
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