2017 KIA OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID warning lights

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Changing plug-in hybrid mode
Pressing the HEV button changes
the plug-in hybrid system modes, as
below.
• Shortly pressed:EV mode ↔HEV mode Plug-in hybrid mode indicator

: The high-voltage(hybrid) battery is
used to drive the
vehicle.
: The high-voltage(hybrid) batteryand gasolineengine is used to
drive the vehicle.
A corresponding message is displayed
to indicate the selected mode. Warning and indicator lights
Ready Indicator
This indicator illuminates :
When the vehicle is ready to be driven.
- ON : Normal driving is possible.
- OFF : Nor
mal driving is not possible,
or a problem has occurred.
- Blinking : Emergency driving. When the ready indicator goes OFF
or blinks, there is a problem with the
system. In this case, we recommend
that you have your vehicle inspected
by an authorized Kia dealer.
DRIVING THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE
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Please see this page instead of page 1-19 in owner's manual.

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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DRIVING THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE
Changing plug-in hybrid mode
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Pressing the HEV button changes the
plug-in hybrid system modes, as below. • Shortly pressed: EV mode ↔ HEV mode
• Press and hold: It changes to the HEV-charging
mode.
When the HEV button is pressed in the
HEV-charging mode, the mode changes
as below.
- Shortly pressed : It changes to the CS
mode. -
Press and hold: It remains in the
HEV-charging mode.
Plug-in hybrid mode indicator
• CD (Charge Depleting, Electric) mode
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The high-voltage (hy‐ brid) battery is used
to drive the vehicle.
• CS (Charge Sustaining, Hybrid) mode
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The high-voltage (hy‐ brid) battery and gas‐oline engine is used to
drive the vehicle.
• HEV-charging mode
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Gasoline engine is
used to drive the ve‐
hicle and charge thehigh-voltage (hybrid)battery.
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A corresponding message is displayed
to indicate the selected mode.
Warning and indicator lights
Ready indicator
This indicator illuminates:
When the vehicle is ready to be driven.
- ON: Normal driving is possi‐ ble.
- OFF: Normal driving is not possible, or a problem
has occurred.
- Blinking: Emergency driving.
When the ready indicator goes OFF or blinks, there is a problem with the sys‐
tem. In this case, we recommend that
you have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

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Hybrid system overview

Front passenger's seat belt warning (if
equipped)
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As a reminder to the front passenger,
the front passenger’s seat belt warning lights will illuminate for approximately
6 seconds each time you turn the En‐
gine Start/Stop button ON regardless of belt fastening.
If you continue not to fasten the seat
belt and you drive over 9 km/h, the
warning light the warning light will stay illuminated.
If you unfasten the seat belt while driv‐
ing in case of under 20 km/h the seat
belt warning light will illuminate until the seat belt is fastened. If you unfasten the seat belt while driv‐
ing over 20 km/h, the seat belt warning
chime will sound for approximately 100 seconds and the corresponding warning
light will blink.
Rear passenger's seat belt warning (if
equipped)
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When the IGN is in ON, or the engine is
running, the seat belt warning light will illuminate for approximately 6 seconds.
The light will illuminate regardless of
whether the seat belt is worn or not. And then, the rear corresponding seat
belt warning light will illuminate for ap‐
proximately 35 seconds, if you drive
over 9 km/h when the rear belt is not fastened.
This warning operates only once from
start to off the vehicle.
However, the seat belt warning light
will illuminate again for approximately 35 seconds, if you drive under 9 km/h
for about 29 minutes more.
If you unfasten the seat belt while driv‐
ing under 20 km/h the seat belt warn‐ ing light will illuminate for approxi‐
mately 35 seconds.
If you unfasten the seat belt while driv‐
ing over 20 km/h, the seat belt warning chime will sound for approximately 35
seconds and the corresponding warning
light will blink.
Safety features of your vehicle
4-20

LCD display ................................................................................ 5-56LCD modes..............................................................................5-56
Service mode......................................................................... 5-57
User settings mode.............................................................. 5-58
Trip modes (Trip computer)................................................ 5-63
Turn by turn mode ...............................................................5-71
LDWS/LKAS ........................................................................... 5-71
A/V mode ...............................................................................5-71
Warning messages ...............................................................5-71
Warning and indicator lights................................................... 5-79 Warning lights........................................................................ 5-79
Indicator lights....................................................................... 5-84
Parking assist system ............................................................. 5-89 Operation of the parking assist system........................... 5-89
Non-operational conditions of parking assist system.... 5-92
Self-diagnosis........................................................................ 5-93
Smart Parking Assist System (SPAS) ................................... 5-95 Operating condition.............................................................. 5-96
Non-operating condition......................................................5-96
How the system works (Parking Mode)......................... 5-100
Additional instructions (messages) ................................ 5-105
System malfunction........................................................... 5-106
How the system works (Exit mode)................................ 5-106
Additional instructions (messages)................................. 5-110
System malfunction........................................................... 5-111
Rearview camera ................................................................... 5-112
Surround view monitoring system ..................................... 5-113
Lighting..................................................................................... 5-114 Battery saver function...................................................... 5-114
Headlight escort function ................................................. 5-114 Daytime running light ....................................................... 5-114
Lighting control................................................................... 5-114
High beam operation.......................................................... 5-116
High Beam Assist ............................................................... 5-117
Turn signals and lane change signals.............................. 5-119
Rear fog light ......................................................................5-119
Headlight leveling device .................................................. 5-120
AFLS (Adaptive Front Lighting System) ........................ 5-121
Wipers and washers............................................................... 5-122 Windshield wipers............................................................... 5-122
Windshield washers............................................................ 5-124
Interior light............................................................................. 5-126 Automatic turn off function ............................................ 5-126
Map lamp.............................................................................. 5-126
Room lamp........................................................................... 5-127
Trunk room lamp ............................................................... 5-127
Glove box lamp ................................................................... 5-128
Vanity mirror lamp ............................................................ 5-128
Door courtesy lamp ........................................................... 5-129
Welcome system ................................................................... 5-130 Welcome light ..................................................................... 5-130
Escort welcome ..................................................................5-130
Interior light......................................................................... 5-130
Defroster.................................................................................. 5-131 Rear window defroster......................................................5-131
Climate control system..........................................................5-132 System operation............................................................... 5-132
Air conditioning................................................................... 5-132
Climate control air filter.................................................... 5-134
Air conditioning refrigerant label..................................... 5-135


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Smart key function
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Lock (1)
All doors (and trunk) are locked if thelock button is pressed.
If all doors (and trunk) are closed, the
hazard warning lights will blink once to
indicate that all doors (and trunk) are locked.
Unlock (2)
All doors (and trunk) are unlocked if the
unlock button is pressed.
The hazard warning lights will blink twice to indicate that all doors (and
trunk) are unlocked. However, after pressing this button,
the doors (and trunk) will lock automat‐
ically unless you open any door within 30 seconds.
Trunk unlock (3)
The trunk is unlocked if the button ispressed for more than 1 second.
The hazard warning lights will blink
twice to indicate that the trunk is un‐
locked.
However, after pressing this button, the trunk will lock automatically unless
you open the trunk within 30 seconds.
Also, once the trunk is opened and then
closed, the trunk will lock automatically.
Smart key system operation
09.
With a smart key, you can lock or un‐
lock a door (and trunk) and even start the engine without inserting the key.
Carrying the smart key, you may lock
and unlock the vehicle doors (and
trunk). Also, you may start the engine. Refer to the following for more details.
Features of your vehicle
5-06

Locking
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Pressing the button of the front out‐
side door handles with all doors (and trunk) closed and any door unlocked,
locks all the doors (and trunk). The haz‐
ard warning lights will blink once to in‐ dicate that all doors (and trunk) are
locked. The button will only operate
when the smart key is within 0.7 ~ 1 m (28 ~ 40 in) from the outside door han‐
dle. If you want to make sure that a
door has locked or not, you should check the door lock button inside the
vehicle or pull the outside door handle.
Even though you press the button, the
doors will not lock and the chime sounds if any of the following occurs: • The smart key is in the vehicle.
• The ENGINE START/STOP button is in
the ACC or ON position.
• Any door except the trunk is opened.
Unlocking
Pressing the button of the front out‐
side door handles with all doors (and trunk) closed and locked, unlocks all the
doors (and trunk). The hazard warning
lights will blink twice to indicate that all doors (and trunk) are unlocked. The
button will only operate when the
smart key is within 0.7 ~ 1 m (28 ~ 40 in) from the outside door han‐
dle.
When the smart key is recognized in
the area of 0.7 ~ 1 m (28 ~ 40 in) from the front outside door handle, other
people can also open a door without
possession of the smart key.
Trunk unlocking
If you are within 0.7 ~ 1 m (28 ~ 40 in)
from the outside trunk handle, with your smart key in possession, the trunk
will unlock and open when you press
the trunk handle switch.
The hazard warning lights will blink twice to indicate that the trunk is un‐
locked. Also, once the trunk is opened and then
closed, the trunk will lock automatically.
Start-up
You can start the engine without in‐
serting the key. For detailed informa‐ tion refer to L

THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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This system is designed to provide pro‐
tection from unauthorized entry into the vehicle. This system is operated in
three stages: the first is the "Armed"
stage, the second is the "Theft-alarm" stage, and the third is the "Disarmed"
stage. If triggered, the system provides
an audible alarm with blinking of the hazard warning lights.
Armed stage
Park the vehicle and stop the engine. Arm the system as described below. 1. Turn off the engine.
2. Make sure that all doors, the en‐ gine hood and trunk are closed and
latched. 3. • Lock the doors by pressing the
button of the front outside door
handle with the smart key in
your possession.
After completion of the steps
above, the hazard warning lights
will operate once to indicate thatthe system is armed.
If the trunk or engine hood re‐
mains opened, the hazard warn‐
ing lights will not operate and
theft-alarm will not arm. After
this, if the trunk and engine hood
are closed, the hazard warning
lights will blink once and thetheft-alarm will arm.
• Lock the doors by pressing the lock button on the smart key.
After completion of the steps
above, the hazard warning lights
will operate once to indicate thatthe system is armed.
If the trunk or engine hood re‐
mains opened, the hazard warn‐
ing lights will not operate and
theft-alarm will not arm. After
this, if the trunk and engine hood
are closed, the hazard warning
lights will blink once and thetheft-alarm will arm.
Do not arm the system until all passen‐gers have left the vehicle. If the systemis armed while a passenger(s) remainsin the vehicle, the alarm may be activa‐ted when the remaining passenger(s)leaves the vehicle. If any door (or trunk)or engine hood is opened within 30 sec‐onds after the system enters thearmed stage, the system will be dis‐armed to prevent unnecessary alarm.
Theft-alarm stage
The alarm will be activated if any of the
following occurs while the system is armed. • A front or rear door is opened with‐
out using the smart key.
• The trunk is opened without using the smart key.
• The engine hood is opened.
The horn will sound and the hazard
warning lights will blink continuously for approximately 27 seconds. Then, an
alarm will sound two times with 10
seconds interval. If the alarm situation does not change after the alarm has
sounded, it will go off again. To turn off
the system, unlock the doors with the smart key.
Features of your vehicle
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