2020 KIA OPTIMA PHEV key battery

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How to Disconnect an ACCharger
1. The vehicle doors must be unlocked in order to be able to dis-
connect the charging connector. A
lock system prevents charger
cable disconnection when the
vehicle's doors are locked.
2. Press the door unlock button onthe smart key.
3. Hold the charging connector han- dle and pull it while pressing the
release button (1).
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Charging StatusIndicator
Charging in
progressIlluminates (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)
CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)
CAUTION
In order to disconnect thecharging connector, unlock thedoors to unlatch the chargingconnector lock system. If not,the charging connector and thevehicle's charging inlet may bedamaged.
CAUTION
When disconnecting the charg-ing connector, do not try to dis-connect it by force while notpressing the release button.This may damage the chargingconnector and vehicle charginginlet.

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Battery replacement
A smart key battery should last for
several years, but if the smart key is
not working properly, try replacing
the battery with a new one. If you are
unsure how to use your smart key or
replace the battery, contact an
authorized Kia dealer.
1. Remove the mechanical key.
2. Pry open the rear cover.
3. Replace the battery with a newbattery (CR2032). When replacing
the battery, make sure the battery
is in the correct position. 4. Install the battery in the reverse
order of removal.
you years of trouble-free use, how-
ever it can malfunction if exposed
to moisture or static electricity. If
you are unsure how to use or
replace the battery, contact an
authorized Kia dealer.
the smart key to malfunction. Be
sure to use the correct battery.
don't drop it, get it wet, or expose it
to heat or sunlight.
An inappropriately dis- posed battery can be harm-
ful to the environment and
human health. Dispose the
battery according to your
local law(s) or regulations.
Smart key immobilizer system
Your vehicle is equipped with an
electronic engine immobilizer system
to reduce the risk of unauthorized
vehicle use.
Your immobilizer system is com-
prised of a small transponder in the
smart key and electronic devices
inside the vehicle.
With the immobilizer system, when-
ever you turn the engine start/stop
button to the ON position by pressing
the button while carrying the smart
key, it verifies if the smart key is valid.
If the key is determined to be valid,
the engine will start.
If the key is determined to be invalid,
the engine will not start.
✽ ✽NOTICE
Do not put metal accessories near
the ignition switch.
Metal accessories may interrupt the
transponder signal and may prevent
the engine from being started.
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CAUTION - Smart key
damage
Do not drop, get wet or expose
the smart key to heat or sun-light, or it will be damaged.

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Features of your vehicle
Folding the outside rearview mirror
Electric type
The outside rearview mirror can be
folded or unfolded by pressing the
switch when the Engine Start/Stop
button is in the ON position as below.
Left (1): The mirror will unfold.
Right (2) : The mirror will fold. Center (AUTO, 3)
:
The mirror will fold or unfold automat-
ically as follows:
The mirror will fold or unfold when the door is locked or unlocked by
the folding key or smart key.
The mirror will fold or unfold when the door is locked or unlocked by the
button on the outside door handle.
The mirror will unfold when you approach the vehicle (all doors
closed and locked) with a smart
key in possession.
CAUTION - Outside mirror
The mirrors stop moving when they reach the maximumadjusting angles, but themotor continues to operatewhile the switch is pressed.
Do not press the switch longerthan necessary, the motormay be damaged.
Do not attempt to adjust the outside rearview mirror byhand. Doing so may damagethe parts.
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CAUTION -Electric type
outside rearview mirror
The electric type outside rearview mirror operates eventhough the engine start/stopbutton is in the OFF position.However, to prevent unneces-sary battery discharge, do notadjust the mirrors longer thannecessary while the engine isnot running.
Do not fold by hand electric typeoutside rearview mirrors; motorfailure could occur.

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Battery discharging due to exter-
nal electrical devices
The vehicle can detect self-dis- charge of the battery due to over-
current that may be generated by
external electrical devices.
Please note that functions such as ISG are limited and battery dis-
charge problems may occur.
If the warning continues even after external electrical devices are
removed, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Low Key Battery
This warning message illuminatesif the battery of the smart key is
discharged when the Engine
Start/Stop Button changes to the
OFF position.
Press start button while turning
wheel
This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not
unlock normally when the Engine
Start/Stop Button is pressed.
It means that you should press the Engine Start/Stop Button while turn-
ing the steering wheel right and left.
Steering wheel not locked
This warning message illuminatesif the steering wheel does not lock
when the Engine Start/Stop Button
changes to the OFF position.
Check steering wheel lock sys-
tem
This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not lock
normally when the Engine
Start/Stop Button changes to the
OFF position.
Press brake pedal to start engine
This warning message illuminatesif the Engine Start/Stop Button
changes to the ACC position twice
by pressing the button repeatedly
without depressing the brake pedal.
It means that you should depress the brake pedal to start the engine.

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This indicator light illuminates for 2
seconds and goes off:
When the vehicle cannot detect the
smart key which is in the vehicle
while the Engine Start/Stop Button
is ON.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
This indicator light blinks:
When the battery of the smart key is weak.
- At this time, you cannot start theengine. However, you can start the
engine if you press the Engine
Start/Stop Button with the smart
key. (For more details, refer to
“Starting the Engine” in chapter 5).
When there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.Turn Signal Indicator
Light
This indicator light blinks:
When you turn the turn signal light on.
If any of the following occurs, there
may be a malfunction with the turn
signal system. In this case, have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer. - The indicator light does not blinkbut illuminates.
- The indicator light blinks more rapidly.
- The indicator light does not illumi- nate at all.
High Beam Indicator
Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the headlights are on and in the high beam position
When the turn signal lever is pulled into the Flash-to-Pass position.

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Features of your vehicle
Battery saver function
The purpose of this feature is toprevent the battery from being dis-
charged if the lights are left in the
ON position. The system automati-
cally shuts off the parking lights 30
seconds after the ignition key is
removed and the driver’s door is
opened and closed.
With this feature, the parking lights will turn off automatically if the driver
parks on the side of the road at night
and opens the driver’s side door.
If necessary, to keep the parking
lights on when the ignition key is
removed, perform the following:
1) Open the driver-side door.
2) Turn the parking lights OFF and ON again using the light switch
on the steering column.
Daytime running light
The Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
can make it easier for others to see the
front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different
driving conditions, and it is especially
helpful after dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will turn the dedi-
cated lamp OFF when:
1. The headlight switch is ON.
2. The engine is OFF.
3. Engaging the parking brake.
Lighting control
The light switch has a Headlight and
a Parking light position.
To operate the lights, turn the knob at
the end of the control lever to one of
the following positions:
(1) OFF position
(2) Auto light position
(3) Parking & Tail light
(4) Headlight position
LIGHTING
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Driving your vehicle
Illuminated ENGINE
START/STOP button
Whenever the front door is opened,
the ENGINE START/STOP button
will illuminate for your convenience.
The light will go off after about 30
seconds when the door is closed.
When all entrances are closed, if you
lock the vehicle by using the trans-
mitter or the smart key, the light will
go off immediately.
ENGINE START/STOP button
position
OFF
To turn off the hybrid system
(START/RUN position) or vehicle
power (ON position), press the
ENGINE START/STOP button with
the shift lever in the P (Park) position.
When you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button without the shift
lever in the P (Park) position, the
ENGINE START/STOP button will
not change to the OFF position but to
the ACC position.
In an emergency situation while the
vehicle is in motion, you are able to
turn the hybrid system off and to the
ACC position by pressing the
ENGINE START/STOP button for
more than 2 seconds or 3 times suc-
cessively within 3 seconds. If the
vehicle is still moving, you can restart
the hybrid system without depress-
ing the brake pedal by pressing the
ENGINE START/STOP button with
the shift lever in the N (Neutral) posi-
tion.
ACC(Accessory)
Press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while it is in the OFF position
without depressing the brake pedal.
If the ENGINE START/STOP button
is in the ACC position for more than
1 hour, the button is turned off auto-
matically to prevent battery dis-
charge.
ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON
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NOTICE
To prevent damage to the vehicle:
• If the " " indicator turns off
while you are in motion, do not
attempt to move the shift lever to
the P (Park) position.
If traffic and road conditions per-
mit, you may put the shift lever in
the N (Neutral) position while the
vehicle is still moving and press
the Engine Start/Stop button in an
attempt to restart the hybrid sys-
tem.
• Do not push or tow your vehicle to start the hybrid system.
If the battery is weak or the smart
key does not work correctly, you
can start the hybrid system by
pressing the engine start/stop but-
ton with the smart key.
The side with the lock button
should contact the engine
start/stop button directly.
When you press the engine
start/stop button directly with the
smart key, the smart key should
contact the button at a right angle.
WARNING - Unintended
vehicle movement
Never leave the smart key in the
vehicle with children or vehicle
occupants who are unfamiliar
with the vehicle operation.
Pushing the ENGINE
START/STOP button while the
smart key is in the vehicle may
result in unintended engine
activation and/or unintended
vehicle movement.
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