2020 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID warning

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CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)
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- Plugged into the vehicle (Red blink)
Internal diagnostic device failure
Current leakage
Abnormal internal temperature
(Contact an authorized Kia dealer.)
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- After plugging charging connectorinto vehicle (Red blink)

(Contact an authorized Kia dealer.)
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Plug temperature sensor failure (Green blink)
Plug high temperature protection (Red blink)
Plug high temperature warning (Red On)
(Contact an authorized Kia dealer.)
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- Power saving mode
3minutes after charging starts (Green blink)

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Precautions for PortableCharging Cable (ICCB: In-Cable Control Box)
Use a portable charging cable that is certified by Kia.
Do not try to repair, disassemble, or adjust the portable charging cable.
Do not use an extension cord or adapter.
Stop using immediately if failure warning light occurs.
Do not touch the plug and charging connector with wet hands.
Do not touch the terminal part of the AC charging connector and the AC
charging inlet on the vehicle.
Do not connect the charging con- nector to voltage that does not
comply with regulations.
Do not use the portable charging cable if it is worn out, exposed, or
there exists any type of damage on
the portable charging cable. If the ICCB case and AC charging
connector is damaged, cracked, or
the wires are exposed in any way,
do not use the portable charging
cable.
Do not let children operate or touch the portable charging cable.
Keep the control box free of water.
Keep the AC charging connector or plug terminal free of foreign sub-
stances.
Do not step on the cable or cord. Do not pull the cable or cord and
do not twist or bend it.
Do not charge when there is light- ning.
Do not drop the control box or place a heavy object on the control
box.
Do not place an object that can generate high temperatures near
the charger when charging. Charging with a worn out or dam-
aged household electric outlet can
result in a risk of electric shock If
you have doubts about the house-
hold electric outlet condition, have
it checked by a licensed electri-
cian.
Stop using the portable charging cable immediately if the household
electric outlet or any components
are overheating or smell burning.
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Warning and indicator lights
Ready Indicator
This indicator illuminates :
When the vehicle is ready to be driven.
- ON : Normal driving is possible.
- 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
system. In this case, have your vehi-
cle inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Hybrid system warning light
This warning light illuminates:
When there is a malfunction with the
hybrid system.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia deal-
er.
When the warning light illuminates
while driving, or does not go OFF
after starting the vehicle, have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.
EV Mode Indicator
This indicator illuminates when the
vehicle is driven by the electric motor.
Charging CableConnection Indicator(Plug-in hybrid)
This indicator illuminates in red when
the charging cable is connected.
DRIVING THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)
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System setting
The driver can activate the Aux.
Battery Saver+ function by placing
the engine start/stop button to the
ON position and by selecting:
"User Settings \bOther \b Aux.
Battery Saver+"
LCD message
This message is displayed when the
Aux. Battery Saver+ function has
been completed when the vehicle is
turned ON.
However, if the LCD message pops
up frequently, have your vehicle`s
auxiliary battery or electric/electronic
components serviced by an author-
ized Kia dealer.
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WARNING
The Aux. Battery Saver+ relies
on the high voltage battery to
charge the 12V battery. The
charging indicator lamp will blink
rapidly when this is occurring.
To reduce the risk of electrical
shock, do not touch any high
voltage components (orange) or
other electrical devices while
charging is occurring.
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Starting the Hybrid System
1. Carry the smart key into the vehi-cle.
2. Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied.
3. Place the shift lever in the P(Park) position. In N (neutral) position,
you cannot start the vehicle.
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Press the engine start/stop button.
6. The engine should be started with- out pressing the accelerator. In
extremely cold weather or after the
vehicle has not been operated for
several days, let the engine warm
up without depressing the accelera-
tor.
vehicle, if it is far away from you,
the engine may not start.
ton is in the ACC or ON position
and if any door is open, the sys-
tem checks for the smart key. If
the smart key is not in the vehicle,
the warning, “Key is not in vehi-
cle” will come on, and if all doors
are closed, the chime will also
sound for about 5 seconds. Keep
the smart key in the vehicle when
using the ACC position or if the
vehicle engine is on. The indica-
tor will turn off while the vehicle is
moving. If the starting procedure is fol-
lowed, the “ ” symbol on the
instrument cluster will turn on.
For more details, Please check
chapter 5.
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The Hybrid battery uses high-voltage
to operate the electric motor and
other components. High voltage is
dangerous if touched.
Your vehicle is equipped with orange
colored insulation which covers over
the high voltage components to pro-
tect people from electric shock.
High voltage warning labels are
attached to some system compo-
nents as additional warnings. Your
vehicle is recommended to be serv-
iced by an authorized Kia dealer.
WARNING - High voltage
components
Never touch orange or high-volt-
age labeled components includ-
ing wires, cables, and connec-
tors. If the insulators or covers
are damaged or removed, severe
injury or death from electrocu-
tion may occur.
WARNING- Touching HPCU
When replacing the fuses in the
engine compartment, never
touch the HPCU. The HPCU car-
ries high voltage. Touching the
HPCU could result in electrocu-
tion, serious injury, or death.
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HPCU
HEV Battery
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✽ ✽NOTICE - Prolonged parking
Prolonged parking might cause bat-
tery discharge and operation failure
due to natural discharge. Driving
the vehicle approximately once
every 2 months, more than 9 mile
(15 km) is recommended. The bat-
tery will be charged automatically
when driving the vehicle.
CAUTION- High Voltage
Battery Damage
When loading your vehicle, be careful transporting items in amanner that could damage thehigh voltage battery. Do notstore items on top of the highvoltage battery or overload thetrunk area. Such actions mayultimately damage the high volt-age battery unit.
CAUTION- Carrying
Liquids in Trunk
Do not load large amounts of liq- uid in open containers in the vehi-cle. If spilled onto the HEV bat-tery, the liquid may cause a shortor further damage to the battery.
COMPONENTS OF THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)
WARNING- Battery
Electrolyte
As with all batteries, avoid fluid
contact with the Hybrid battery.
If the battery is damaged and if
electrolyte comes in contact
with your body, clothes or eyes,
immediately flush with a large
quantity of fresh water. Have
your eyes examined by a doctor
as soon as possible.
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Motor
WARNING- After-market
Battery Charger
Do not use an after-market bat-
tery charger to charge the
Hybrid battery. Doing so may
result in death or serious injury.

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WARNING - High Waters
Avoid high waters as this may result in your vehicle becom-
ing saturated with water and
could compromise the high
voltage components.
Do not touch any of the high voltage components within
your vehicle if your vehicle
has been submerged in water
equal to half of the vehicle
height. Touching high voltage
components once submerged
in water could result in severe
burns or electric shock that
could result in death or seri-
ous injury.WARNING
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Exposure to High Voltage
High voltage in the hybrid bat- tery system is very dangerous
and can cause severe burns
and electric shock. This may
result in serious injury or death.
For your safety, never touch, replace, dismantle or remove
any portion of the hybrid bat-
tery system including compo-
nents, cables and connectors.
CAUTION - Cleaning
Engine
When you clean the engine com-partment, do not wash usingwater. Water may cause electricarcing to occur and damage elec-tronic parts and components.
WARNING - Use of Water
or Liquids
If water or liquids come into
contact with the hybrid system
components, and you are also
in contact with the water, severe
injury or death due to electrocu-
tion may occur.
WARNING
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Hot Components
When the hybrid battery system
operates, the HEV battery sys-
tem can be hot. Heat burns may
result from touching even insu-
lated components of the HEV
system.