2020 KIA OPTIMA Owners Manual

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8. Charging starts automatically andthe charging indicator lamp starts
to blink. 9. Check if the charging cable con-
nection indicator of the high volt-
age battery in the instrument clus-
ter is turned ON.
Charging does not occur when the
indicator is OFF. When the charg-
ing connector is not connected
properly, reconnect the charging
cable to charge.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Moving the shift lever from P (Park)
to R (Reverse)/N(Neutral)/D (Drive)
stops the charging process.
To restart the charging process,
move the shift lever to P (Park),
press the Engine Start/Stop button
to the OFF position, and disconnect
the charging cable. Then, connect
the charging cable and restart the
vehicle again.
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10. After charging has started, theestimated charging time is dis-
played on the instrument cluster
for about 1 minute. It is also dis-
played when the driver's door is
opened with charging in progress.
When scheduled charging is set,
the estimated charging time is dis-
played as "--".
Unlock Charging Door in
Emergency
If the charging door does not open
due to battery discharge, open the
hood and slightly pull the emergency
cable which is located in headlamp
cover as shown above.
The charging door will then open. The charging cable lock may not
work properly when foreign materials
such as dust enter the cable or the
cable is encrusted with ice.
In that case, the charging cable may
not be disconnected or locked, or the
vehicle may not be charged. If this
happens, open the hood and pull the
emergency cable lightly 2 to 3 times
and then try to disconnect the charg-
ing cable or start recharging.
CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)
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Checking Charging Status
You can monitor the charging status
outside of the vehicle when charging
the high-voltage battery.
Charge cable storage
We recommend that the trickle
charger cable be put in a storage box
after use. Keep the storage box
above the main battery pack inside
the trunk.
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Charging StatusIndicator
Charging inprogressIlluminates (green)
Fully chargedOff
Scheduled chargingBlinks (green) and then turns off
Auxiliary battery
saver+ or sched-
uled air conditioner is operatingQuickly blinks
(Green) and then turns off
MalfunctionBlinks (red)

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CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)
Control BoxIndicatorDetails
PLUG
On : Power on
Blink : Plug temperature sensor failure
On : Plug high temperature protection
Blink : Plug high temperature warning
POWEROn : Power on
CHARGEBlink : Charging In power saving mode, only the CHARGE indicator is illuminated.
FAU LTBlink : Charging interrupted
CHARGE LEVEL
Charging current 12 AThe charging current
changes (3 level)
whenever the button
(1) is pressed for 1 sec
with the charger
plugged into an electri-
cal outlet but not the
vehicle.
Charging current 10 A
Charging current 8 A
VEHICLE
Charging connector plugged
Charging
Blink : Charging impossible
(Green)
(Green) (Blue)
(Red)(Red)
Charging Status Indicator Lamp for Portable Charger

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Charging Status Indicator Lamp for Portable Charger
NOControl BoxStatus / Diagnosis / CountermeasureNOControl BoxStatus / Diagnosis / Countermeasure
1
Connected to power plug (Green On)
Plug temperature sensor failure (Greenblink)
Plug high temperature protection (Red blink)
Plug high temperature warning (Red On)
(Contact an authorized Kia dealer.)
2- Charging connector plugged into the vehicle (Green On)
3
- While charging


4
- Before plugging charging connectorinto the vehicle (Red blink)


(Contact an authorized Kia dealer.)

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CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)
NOControl BoxStatus / Diagnosis / CountermeasureNOControl BoxStatus / Diagnosis / Countermeasure
5
- Plugged into the vehicle (Red blink)
Internal diagnostic device failure
Current leakage
Abnormal internal temperature
(Contact an authorized Kia dealer.)
6
- After plugging charging connectorinto vehicle (Red blink)

(Contact an authorized Kia dealer.)
7
Plug temperature sensor failure (Green blink)
Plug high temperature protection (Red blink)
Plug high temperature warning (Red On)
(Contact an authorized Kia dealer.)
8
- Power saving mode
3minutes after charging starts (Green blink)

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How to Disconnect PortableCharging Cable
(ICCB: In-Cable Control Box)
1. Before disconnecting the charging connector, make sure the doors
are unlocked. When the door is
locked, the charging connector
lock system will not allow discon-
nection.
2. Hold the charging connector han-dle and pull it while pressing the
release button (1).
3. Make sure to securely close the charging door. 4. Disconnect the plug from the
household electric outlet. Do not
pull the cable when disconnecting
the plug.
5. Close the protective cover for the charging connector so that foreign
material cannot get into the termi-
nal.
6. Put the charging cable inside the cable compartment to protect it.
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In order to disconnect the charg-ing connector, unlock the doorsto unlatch the charging connec-tor lock system. If not, the charg-ing connector and the vehicle'scharging inlet may be damaged.
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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.
CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE