2020 KIA OPTIMA PHEV warning

Maintenance
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Corrosion protection
Protecting your vehicle from corrosion
By using advanced design and con-
struction practices to combat corro-
sion, we produce vehicles of excel-
lent quality. However, this is only part
of the job. To achieve the long-term
corrosion resistance your vehicle can
deliver, the owner's cooperation and
assistance is also required.
Common causes of corrosion
The most common causes of corro-
sion on your vehicle are:
Road salt, dirt and moisture that is
allowed to accumulate underneath
the vehicle.
Removal of paint or protective coatings by stones, gravel, abra-
sion or minor scrapes and dents
which leave unprotected metal
exposed to corrosion. High-corrosion areas
If you live in an area where your vehi-
cle is regularly exposed to corrosive
materials, corrosion protection is
particularly important. Some of the
common causes of accelerated cor-
rosion are road salts, dust control
chemicals, ocean air and industrial
pollution.
Moisture breeds corrosion
Moisture creates the conditions in
which corrosion is most likely to
occur. For example, corrosion is
accelerated by high humidity, partic-
ularly when temperatures are just
above freezing. In such conditions,
the corrosive material is kept in con-
tact with the vehicle’s surface by
moisture that evaporates slowly.
Mud is particularly corrosive
because it dries slowly and holds
moisture in contact with the vehicle.
Although the mud appears to be dry,
it can still retain the moisture and
promote corrosion.WARNING
After washing the vehicle, test
the brakes while driving slowly
to see if they have been affected
by water. If braking performance
is impaired, dry the brakes by
applying them lightly while
maintaining a slow forward
speed.

Maintenance
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Canister
Fuel vapors generated inside the fuel
tank are absorbed and stored in the
onboard canister. When the engine is
running, the fuel vapors absorbed in
the canister are drawn into the surge
tank through the purge control sole-
noid valve.
Purge Control Solenoid Valve
(PCSV)
The purge control solenoid valve is
controlled by the Engine Control
Module (ECM); when the engine
coolant temperature is low during
idling, the PCSV closes so that evap-
orated fuel is not taken into the
engine. After the engine warms up
during ordinary driving, the PCSV
opens to introduce evaporated fuel to
the engine.
3. Exhaust emission control system
The Exhaust Emission Control
System is a highly effective system
which controls exhaust emissions
while maintaining good vehicle per-
formance.
Engine exhaust gas precautions
(carbon monoxide)
Carbon monoxide can be present with other exhaust fumes.
Therefore, if you smell exhaust
fumes of any kind inside your vehi-
cle, have it inspected and repaired
immediately. If you ever suspect
exhaust fumes are coming into
your vehicle, drive it only with all
the windows fully open. Have your
vehicle checked and repaired
immediately.
WARNING - Exhaust
Engine exhaust gases contain
carbon monoxide (CO). Though
colorless and odorless, it is
dangerous and could be lethal if
inhaled. Follow the instructions
on this page to avoid CO poi-
soning.

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Maintenance
Do not operate the engine in con-fined or closed areas (such as
garages) any more than what is
necessary to move the vehicle in or
out of the area.
When the vehicle is stopped in an open area for more than a short
time with the engine running,
adjust the ventilation system (as
needed) to draw outside air into the
vehicle.
Never sit in a parked or stopped vehicle for any extended time with
the engine running.
When the engine stalls or fails to start, excessive attempts to restart
the engine may cause damage to
the emission control system.Operating precautions for catalyt-
ic converters (if equipped)
WARNING- Catalytic converter
Keep away from the catalytic
converter and exhaust system
while the vehicle is running or
immediately thereafter. The
exhaust and catalytic systems
are very hot and may burn you.
WARNING- Fire
Do not park, idle or drive the vehicle over or near flamma-
ble objects, such as grass,
vegetation, paper, leaves, etc.
A hot exhaust system can
ignite flammable items under
your vehicle.
Also, do not remove the heat sink around the exhaust sys-
tem, do not seal the bottom of
the vehicle or do not coat the
vehicle for corrosion control.
It may present a fire risk under
certain conditions.

Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
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The electrical system of your vehicle is designed to per-
form under all reasonably expected operating conditions.
However, before any additional electrical equipment is
installed in your vehicle, consult an Authorized Kia
Dealer, in order to ensure that you do not void your war-
ranty.
Certain electrical equipment, or the way in which it is
installed, may adversely affect the operation of your vehi-
cle, including such systems as the engine control system,
the audio system and the electrical charging system and
thus potentially void all or part of your warranty.
We assume no responsibility for any expense you may
incur or for any malfunction of your vehicle or any of its
components or systems that may result from the installa-
tion of additional electrical equipment that is not supplied,
or recommended for installation by, Kia.Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
If a mobile two-way radio system is installed improperly,
or if an excessively powerful type of system is used, other
electronic systems may be adversely affected. To avoid
damage to your vehicle, consult an Authorized Kia Dealer
concerning the proper equipment and installation.
Kia motor vehicles are designed and manufactured to
meet or exceed all applicable safety standards.
For your safety, however, we strongly urge you to read
and follow all directions in this Owner's Manual, particu-
larly the information under the headings "NOTICE",
"CAUTION" and "WARNING".
If, after reading this manual, you have any questions
regarding the operation of your vehicle, safety issues and
defects please contact your Kia's toll-free Consumer
Assistance hot line as below:
National Consumer Affairs Manager
Kia Motors America, Inc.
P.O. Box 52410
Irvine, CA 92619-2410
1-800-333-4Kia (4542)
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT (U.S. ONLY)

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Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system ........3-44Adding equipment to or modifying your air bag-equipped vehicle ..........................................3-71
Air bag warning label ................................................3-71
Air bag warning light ..................................................3-47
Curtain air bag ............................................................3-64
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ........................3-59
How does the air bag system operate? ......................3-45
Inflation and non-inflation conditions of the air bag..3-65
Occupant Detection System (ODS) ............................3-51
Side air bag ................................................................3-62
SRS Care ....................................................................3-70\
SRS components and functions ..................................3-48
Air cleaner ....................................................................7-28\
Filter replacement ......................................................7-28
Air conditioner compressor label ....................................8-9
Air conditioning system ..................................................8-5
Appearance care ............................................................7-90 Exterior care ................................................................7-90
Interior care ................................................................7-96
Audio system ..............................................................4-152 Antenna ....................................................................4-15\
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How vehicle radio works ..........................................4-153
Automatic climate control system ..............................4-119 Air Conditioning refrigerant label ............................4-133
Automatic heating and air conditioning ..................4-120 Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and
compressor lubricant ..............................................4-132
Climate control air filter ..........................................4-131
Manual heating and air conditioning ........................4-121
System operation ......................................................4-129
Automatic transmission ................................................5-12 Automatic transmission operation ..............................5-12
Good driving practices ................................................5-18
Battery........................................................................\
....7-36 For best battery service ..............................................7-36
Recharging the battery ................................................7-37
Reset items ..................................................................7-38
Before driving ..................................................................5-5 Before entering vehicle ................................................5-5
Before starting ........................................................\
......5-5
Necessary inspections ..................................................5-5
Blind spot Collision Warning (BCW)/Rear Cross-traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) ......................................5-100Blind-spot Collision Warning (BCW) ......................5-100
Limitations of the system..........................................5-109\
Rear Cross-traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) ........5-104
Rear/Side detecting sensors ......................................5-107
System setting and activation ..................................5-101
System setting and activation ..................................5-104
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Brake fluid ....................................................................7-25\
Checking the brake fluid level ....................................7-25
Brake system..................................................................5-19 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................5-33
Auto hold ....................................................................5-29\
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) ................................5-22
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............................5-34
Good braking practices ..............................................5-41
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) ..................................5-40
Parking brake - Foot type ..........................................5-21
Power brakes ..............................................................5-19
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)........................5-39
Warning messages ......................................................5-31
Bulb wattage ....................................................................8-3
Checking fluid levels ....................................................7-17
Child Restraint System (CRS) ......................................3-33 Children always in the rear ........................................3-33
Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS) ................3-37
Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS) ................3-34
Clean air ......................................................................4-\
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Climate control air filter ................................................7-30 Filter inspection ..........................................................7-30
Consumer assistance (U.S. only) ..................................8-11 Emergency roadside assistance ..................................8-11
Registering your vehicle in a foreign country ............8-13 Toll free consumer assistance ....................................8-11
Trip interruption ..........................................................8-12
Coolant ........................................................................\
..7-21 Changing the coolant ..................................................7-24
Checking the coolant level..........................................7-21
Engine coolant ............................................................7-22
Inverter coolant ..........................................................7-22
Recommended coolant ................................................7-23
Cruise Control System ..................................................5-72 To cancel cruise control, do one of the following ......5-74
To decrease the cruising speed ..................................5-74
To increase cruise control set speed ..........................5-73
To resume cruising speed at more than approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) ....................................................5-75
To set cruise control speed..........................................5-73
To temporarily accelerate with the cruise control on ..5-74
To turn cruise control off, do one of the following ....5-75
Declaration of Conformity ..........................................4-156 FCC ........................................................................\
..4-156
Defroster ......................................................................4-\
118 Rear window defroster ..............................................4-118
Dimensions ......................................................................8-\
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Door locks......................................................................4-\
13 Child-protector rear door lock ....................................4-16
Impact sensing door unlock system ............................4-16
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Operating door locks from inside the vehicle ............4-14
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle ..........4-13
Drive mode integrated control system ..........................5-96 Hybrid vehicle ............................................................5-96
Limitation of ECO operation ......................................5-97
When ECO is activated ..............................................5-97
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)................................5-125 Resetting the system ................................................5-127
System disabled ........................................................5-127
System malfunction ..................................................5-128
System setting and activation ..................................5-125
ECO system ..................................................................5-98 Limitation of ECO operation ......................................5-99
Plug-in hybrid vehicle ................................................5-98
When ECO is activated ..............................................5-99
Economical operation ..................................................5-130
Electrical equipment (U.S. only) ..................................8-14 Installation of a mobile two-way radio system ..........8-14
Emergency starting ..........................................................6-5 Jump starting ................................................................6-5
Push-starting ................................................................6-6 Emission control system ................................................7-99
Crankcase emission control system ............................7-99
Evaporative emission control (including ORVR : Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) system ..........7-99
Exhaust emission control system ..............................7-100
Engine ........................................................................\
......8-2
Engine compartment ................................................2-6, 7-3
Engine maintenance mode (for plug-in Hybrid) ..........7-20 Starting Engine Maintenance Mode ..........................7-20
Stopping Engine Maintenance Mode..........................7-20
Engine number ................................................................8-9
Engine oil ......................................................................7-\
18 Changing the engine oil and filter ..............................7-19
Checking the engine oil level ....................................7-18
Engine start/stop button ..................................................5-7 Engine start/stop button position ..................................5-7
Illuminated engine start/stop button ............................5-7
Starting the hybrid system ............................................5-9
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..............7-14
Exterior overview ............................................................2-2
Forward Collision-avoidance Assist (FCA) system ......5-43 Brake operation ..........................................................5-47
FCA sensor (Front view camera)................................5-48
FCA warning message and system control ................5-45
Limitation of the system ............................................5-51
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System malfunction ....................................................5-49
System setting and activation ....................................5-43
Forward Collision-avoidance Assist (FCA) system - sensor fusion type (front radar+front view camera) ..5-57Brake operation ..........................................................5-61
FCA sensor (front radar + front view camera) ..........5-62
FCA warning message and system control ................5-59
Limitation of the system ............................................5-65
System malfunction ....................................................5-64
System setting and activation ....................................5-57
Fuel filler lid (Hybrid) ..................................................4-31 Closing the fuel filler lid ............................................4-31
Emergency fuel filler lid release ................................4-34
Opening the fuel filler lid ..........................................4-31
Fuel filler lid (plug-in Hybrid) ......................................4-35 Closing the fuel filler lid ............................................4-37
Emergency fuel filler lid release ................................4-37
Opening the fuel filler lid ..........................................4-35
Fuel requirements ............................................................1-2 Do not use methanol ....................................................1-2
Fuel additives ................................................................1-3
Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol ..................1-2
Operation in foreign countries ......................................1-4
Fuses ........................................................................\
......7-53 Engine compartment fuse replacement ......................7-57
Fuse/relay panel description ......................................7-59
Inner panel fuse replacement ......................................7-55 Gross vehicle weight........................................................8-5\
HEV/PHEV powertrain ..................................................1-5
Hood ........................................................................\
......4-29
Closing the hood ........................................................4-30
Hood open warning ....................................................4-29
Opening the hood ........................................................4-29
If an accident occurs ......................................................6-29
If the engine overheats ....................................................6-7
If the engine will not start ..............................................6-4 If engine doesn't turn over or turns over slowly ..........6-4
If engine turns over normally but does not start ..........6-4
If you have a flat tire (With Tire Mobility Kit) ............6-16 Checking the tire inflation pressure ............................6-23
Components of the Tire Mobility Kit ........................6-19
Distributing the sealant ..............................................6-22
Introduction ................................................................6-17
Notes on the safe use of the Tire Mobility Kit ..........6-17
Technical Data ............................................................6-23
Using the Tire Mobility Kit ........................................6-20G
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