2019 KIA OPTIMA PHEV check engine light

Introduction
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Your new vehicle is designed to use
only unleaded fuel having a pump
octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or
higher. (Do not use methanol blend-
ed fuels.)
Your new vehicle is designed to
obtain maximum performance with
UNLEADED FUEL, as well as mini-
mize exhaust emissions and spark
plug fouling.
Never add any fuel system cleaning
agents to the fuel tank other than
what has been specified. (Consult an
authorized Kia dealer for details.)
• Tighten the cap until it clicks onetime, otherwise the Check Engine light will illuminate.
Gasoline containing alcohol and
methanol
Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and
ethanol (also known as grain alco-
hol), and gasoline or gasohol con-
taining methanol (also known as
wood alcohol) are being marketed
along with or instead of leaded or
unleaded gasoline. Pursuant to EPA regulations, ethanol
may be used in your vehicle.
Do not use gasohol containing more
than 15% ethanol, and do not use
gasoline or gasohol containing any
methanol. Ethanol provides less
energy than gasoline and it attracts
water, and it is thus likely to reduce
your fuel efficiency and could lower
your MPG results.
Methanol may cause drivability prob-
lems and damage to the fuel system,
engine control system and emission
control system.
Discontinue using gasohol of any
kind if drivability problems occur.
Vehicle damage or drivability prob-
lems may not be covered by the
manufacturer’s warranty if they result
from the use of:
1. Gasoline or gasohol containing
methanol.
2. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
3. Gasohol containing more than 15% ethanol.
WARNING - Refueling
• Do not "top off" after the noz- zle automatically shuts off.
Attempts to force more fuel
into the tank can cause fuel
overflow onto you and the
ground causing a risk of fire.
Always check that the fuel cap is installed securely to pre-
vent fuel spillage, especially
in the event of an accident.
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Safety features of your vehicle
SRS components and functions
The SRS consists of the following
components:
1. Driver's front air bag module
2. Passenger's front air bag module
3. Side air bag modules
4. Curtain air bag modules
5. Retractor pre-tensioner assemblies
6. Air bag warning light
7. SRS control module(SRSCM)/Rollover sensor
8. Front impact sensors
9. Side impact sensors 10. PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF”
indicator (Front passenger’s seat
only)
11. Occupant detection system (Front passenger’s seat only)
12. Front passenger’s seat belt buckle sensor
13. Emergency fastening device (EFD)
*: if equipped If the air bag warning light is illumi-
nated for more than 6 seconds after
engine start/stop button has been
changed to ON, or of it illuminates
during vehicle operation, an SRS
component may not be functioning
properly and you should have your
vehicle checked by an authorized Kia
dealer.
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Features of your vehicle
Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check thefollowing:
partment must be correctly
installed.
bustible material must be
removed from the engine com-
partment.
2. Lower the hood until it is about 30 cm above the closed position and
let it drop. Make sure that it locks
into place.
3. Check that the hood has engaged properly. If the hood can be raised
slightly, it is not properly engaged.
Open it again and close it with a lit-
tle more force.WARNING - Fire risk
Do not leave gloves, rags or any
other combustible material in the
engine compartment. Doing so
may cause a heat-induced fire.
WARNING - Unsecured
engine hood
Always double check to be sure
that the hood is firmly latched
before driving away. If it is not
latched, the hood could fly open
while the vehicle is being driv-
en, causing a total loss of visi-
bility, which might result in an
accident.
CAUTION - Hood obstruc-
tion
Before closing the hood, ensure that all obstructions areremoved from the hood open-ing. Closing the hood with anobstruction present in the hoodopening may result in propertydamage.

Features of your vehicle
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Make sure to refuel your vehicle
according to the “Fuel requirements”
suggested in chapter 1.
If the fuel filler cap requires replace-
ment, use only a genuine Kia cap or
the equivalent specified for your vehi-
cle. An incorrect fuel filler cap can
result in a serious malfunction of the
fuel system or emission control sys-
tem.
WARNING- Cell phone
fires
Do not use cellular phones
while refueling. Electric current
and/or electronic interference
from cellular phones can poten-
tially ignite fuel vapors causing
a fire.
WARNING- Smoking
DO NOT use matches or a
lighter and DO NOT SMOKE or
leave a lit cigarette in your vehi-
cle while at a gas station espe-
cially during refueling.
Automotive fuel is highly flam-
mable and can, when ignited,
result in fire.
WARNING- Refueling & Vehicle fires
When refueling, always shut the
engine off. Sparks produced by
electrical components related
to the engine can ignite fuel
vapors causing a fire. Once
refueling is complete, check to
make sure the filler cap and
filler door are securely closed,
before starting the engine.
CAUTION- Exterior paint
Do not spill fuel on the exterior surfaces of the vehicle. Anytype of fuel spilled on paintedsurfaces may damage the paint.
WARNING- Portable fuel
container
When using an approved
portable fuel container, be sure
to place the container on the
ground prior to refueling. Static
electricity discharge from the
container can ignite fuel vapors
causing a fire. Once refueling
has begun, contact with the
vehicle should be maintained
until the filling is complete. Use
only approved portable plastic
fuel containers designed to
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Features of your vehicle
Electric power steering (EPS)
The power steering uses a motor to
assist you in steering the vehicle. If
the engine is off or if the power steer-
ing system becomes inoperative, the
vehicle may still be steered, but it will
require increased steering effort.
The motor driven power steering is
controlled by a power steering con-
trol unit which senses the steering
wheel torque and vehicle speed to
command the motor.
The steering becomes heavier as the
vehicle's speed increases and
becomes lighter as the vehicle's
speed decreases for improved steer-
ing control.
Should you notice any change in the
effort required to steer during normal
vehicle operation, have the power
steering checked by an authorized
Kia dealer. If the Electric Power Steering
System does not operate normally,
the warning light will illuminate on
the instrument cluster. The steering
wheel may require increased
steering effort. Take your vehicle to
an authorized Kia dealer and have
the vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
When you operate the steering wheel in low temperature, noise
may occur. If temperature rises, the
noise will likely disappear. This is a
normal condition.
When the vehicle is stationary, and the steering wheel is turned all the
way to the left or right continuous-
ly, the steering wheel becomes
harder to turn. The power assist is
limited to protect the motor from
overheating.
As time passes, the steering wheel
will return to its normal condition.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
The following symptoms may occur
during normal vehicle operation:
• The EPS warning light does not
illuminate.
• The steering gets heavy immedi- ately after turning the Engine
Start/Stop button is ON position.
This happens as the system per-
forms the EPS system diagnostics.
When the diagnostics are complet-
ed, the steering wheel will return
to its normal condition.
• A click noise may be heard from the EPS relay after turning the
Engine Start/Stop button is ON or
OFF position.
• A motor noise may be heard when the vehicle is at a stop or at a low
driving speed.
• If the Electric Power Steering System does not operate normally,
the warning light will illuminate on
the instrument cluster. The steer-
ing wheel may become difficult to
control or operate abnormally.
Take your vehicle to an authorized
Kia dealer and have the vehicle
checked as soon as possible. (Continued)
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Features of your vehicle
Lights
One Touch Turn Signal :- Off: The one touch turn signalfunction will be deactivated.
- 3, 5, 7 Flashes : The lane change signals will blink 3, 5 or 7 times
when the turn signal lever is
moved slightly.
❈ For more details, refer to “Lighting”
in this chapter.
Headlight Delay : - If this item is checked, the headlamp delay function will be acti-
vated.
❈ For more details, refer to “Lighting”
in this chapter.
Welcome Light(if equipped) : - If this item is checked, the wel-come light function will be activat-
ed. Sound
Cluster Voice Guidance Volume (if
equipped) :
- Adjust the Cluster voice guidancevolume. (Level 1~3)
Parking Distance Warning Volume (if equipped) :
- Adjust the Park Assist Systemvolume. (Level 1 ~ 3)
Blind-Spot Collision Warning Sound (if equipped) :
- If this item is checked, the blindspot detection sound will be acti-
vated.
❈ For more details, refer to "Blind-
Spot Collision Warning System" in
chapter 6. Convenience
Seat Easy Access (if equipped) :
- Off : The seat easy access func-tion will be deactivated.
- Normal/Extended : When you turn off the engine, the driver’s
seat will automatically move
backwards 3 in. (7.6 cm)
(Enhanced) for you to enter or
exit the vehicle more comfortably.
If you change the ignition switch or
Engine Start/Stop Button from
OFF position to the ACC position,
the driver’s seat will return to the
original position.
❈ For more details, refer to “Driver
Position Memory System” in chap-
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Features of your vehicle
Press start button again
This warning message illuminatesif you cannot operate the Engine
Start/Stop Button when there is a
problem with the Engine Start/Stop
Button system.
It means that you could start the engine by pressing the Engine
Start/ Stop Button once more.
If the warning illuminates each time you press the Engine
Start/Stop Button, have your vehi-
cle inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Press start button with key
This warning message illuminatesif you press the Engine Start/Stop
Button while the warning message
“Key not detected” is illuminating.
At this time, the immobilizer indica- tor light blinks.
Check BRAKE SWITCH fuse
This warning message illuminatesif the brake switch fuse is discon-
nected.
It means that you should replace the fuse with a new one. If that is
not possible, you can start the
engine by pressing the Engine
Start/Stop Button for 10 seconds in
the ACC position.
Shift to P or N to start engine
This warning message illuminatesif you try to start the engine with
the shift lever not in the P (Park) or
N (Neutral) position.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
You can start the engine with the
shift lever in the N (Neutral) position;
however; we recommend that you
start the engine with the shift lever in
the P (Park) position for your safety.
Door / Hood / Trunk Open
This warning message means that
door, hood, or trunk is open.
The hood warning message will appear on the LCD display when
hood is open.
The warning chime will operate
when the vehicle is being driven at
or above 2 mph (3 km/h) with the
hood open.
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Features of your vehicle
Align steering wheel (if equipped)
This warning message illuminatesif you start the engine when the
steering wheel is turned to more
than 90 degrees to the left or right.
It means that you should turn the steering wheel and make the angle
of the steering wheel less than 30
degrees.
Low Washer Fluid (if equipped)
This warning message illuminateson the service reminder mode if
the washer fluid level in the reser-
voir is nearly empty.
It means that you should refill the washer fluid.
Turn FUSE SWITCH on
This warning message illuminatesif the fuse switch on the fuse box is
OFF.
It means that you should turn the fuse switch on.
❈ For more details, refer to “Fuses” in
chapter 8.
Low Fuel
This warning message illuminates if
the fuel tank is nearly empty.
Add fuel as soon as possible.
Check High Beam Assist (HBA)
system (if equipped)
This warning message illuminates if
the high beam assist system has a
malfunction. In this case, have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.
Check headlight
This warning message illuminates if
there is a malfunction (burned-out
bulb except LED lamp or circuit mal-
function) with the headlamp. In this
case, have your vehicle inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• When replacing the bulb, use the
same wattage bulb.
For more information, refer to
“BULB WATTAGE” in chapter 9.
• If different wattage bulb is equipped with the vehicle, this
warning message is not displayed.