2020 KIA OPTIMA PHEV Owners Manual

815
Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could
cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Kia
Motors America, Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a
group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy cam-
paign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in indi-
vidual problems between you, your dealer, or Kia Motors
America, Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-
9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; download the
SaferCar mobile application; or write to: Administrator,
NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., Washington, DC
20590. You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.The following publications are available on
www.KiaTechinfo.com
Service manual:
This manual covers maintenance and recommended pro-
cedures for repair to engine and chassis components. It
is written for the Journeyman mechanic, but is simple
enough for most mechanically inclined owners to under-
stand.
Electrical troubleshooting manual:
This manual complements the Service Manual by provid-
ing indepth troubleshooting information for each electrical
circuit in your vehicle.
Owner's manual:
This manual describes the overall features and operating
procedures for the vehicle.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
(U.S. ONLY)
ONLINE FACTORY AUTHORIZED MANUALS
(U.S. ONLY)

Index
I

Index
2I
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\
2
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
A
B

I3
Index
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-\
137
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-\
2
Door locks......................................................................4-\
13 Child-protector rear door lock ....................................4-16
Impact sensing door unlock system ............................4-16
C
D

Index
4I
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
E
F

I5
Index
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
H
I

Index
6I
Important safety precautions ..........................................3-2Air bag hazards ............................................................3-2
Always wear your seat belt ..........................................3-2
Control your speed ........................................................3-3
Driver distraction ..........................................................3-2
Keep your vehicle in safe condition ............................3-3
Restrain all children ......................................................3-2
In case of an emergency while driving ............................6-3 If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing ..............6-3
If the engine stalls while driving ..................................6-3
If you have a flat tire while driving ..............................6-3
Instrument cluster ..........................................................4-53 Gauges ........................................................................\
4-55
Instrument cluster control ..........................................4-54
LCD display control ..................................................4-54
Transaxle shift indicator ............................................4-60
Instrument panel overview ..............................................2-5
Interior features............................................................4-141 Air ventilation seat ....................................................4-143
Bottle holder ............................................................4-141
Coat hook ..................................................................4-149
Cup holder ................................................................4-141
Floor mat anchor(s) ..................................................4-150
Power outlet ..............................................................4-144
Seat warmer ..............................................................4-142
Side curtain ..............................................................4-151
Sunvisor ....................................................................4-14\
3 USB charger ..............................................................4-145
Wireless smart phone charging system ....................4-146
Interior lights ..............................................................4-114 Automatic turn off function ......................................4-114
Glove box lamp ........................................................4-116
Map lamp ..................................................................4-115
Room lamp ................................................................4-114
Trunk room lamp ......................................................4-116
Vanity mirror lamp ....................................................4-116
Interior overview..............................................................2-4
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) system ............................5-116 LKA function change ..............................................5-124
LKA operation ..........................................................5-117
LKA system malfunction ..........................................5-123
LCD display ..................................................................4-61 LCD modes ................................................................4-61
Trip modes ..................................................................4-69
Trip modes (Trip computer)........................................4-69
User settings mode ......................................................4-64
Warning messages ......................................................4-73
Light bulbs ....................................................................7-73\
Back-up lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement..............7-84
Bulb replacement precaution ....................................7-73
Front fog lamp (Bulb and LED type) bulb replacement ..............................................................7-81
L

I7
Index
Front turn signal lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement (Headlamp Type A) ..................................................7-80
Front turn signal lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement (Headlamp Type B) ..................................................7-80
Glove box lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement ..........7-88
Headlamp (High beam) bulb replacement (Headlamp Type A) ..................................................7-78
Headlamp (Low beam) bulb replacement (Headlamp Type A) ..................................................7-77
Headlamp (Low/High beam) (LED type) bulb replacement (Headlamp Type B) ..............................7-79
High mounted stop lamp (LED type) bulb replacement ..............................................................7-86
License plate lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement ......7-85
Light bulb position (Front) ........................................7-75
Light bulb position (Rear) ..........................................7-76
Light bulb position (Side) ..........................................7-76
Map lamp (LED type) bulb replacement ..................7-86
Personal lamp (LED type) bulb replacement ............7-88
Position lamp + DRL (LED type) bulb replacement..7-81
Rear turn signal lamp bulb replacement ....................7-82
Room lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement ................7-87
Side repeater lamp (LED type) bulb replacement ......7-82
Stop lamp (LED type) bulb replacement (Sedan) ......7-84
Tail lamp (LED type) bulb replacement (Sedan)........7-84
Trunk lamp (LED type) bulb replacement..................7-89
Vanity mirror lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement ....7-87 Lighting........................................................................\
4-103
Battery saver function ..............................................4-103
Check headlight ......................................................4-110
Daytime running light ..............................................4-103
Dynamic Bending Light ..........................................4-111
Front fog light ..........................................................4-110
Headlight leveling device..........................................4-110
High Beam Assist ....................................................4-106
High beam operation ................................................4-105
Lighting control ........................................................4-103
Turn signals and lane change signals........................4-109
Luggage volume ..............................................................8-5
Maintenance services ......................................................7-4 Owner maintenance precautions ..................................7-5
Owner’s responsibility ..................................................7-4
Mirrors ........................................................................\
..4-48 Inside rearview mirror ................................................4-48
Outside rearview mirror ..............................................4-50
Online factory authorized manuals (U.S. only) ............8-15 Electrical troubleshooting manual ..............................8-15
Owner's manual ..........................................................8-15
Service manual ............................................................8-15
M
O