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12 *IF EQUIPPEDSORENTO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
AC Level 1 Charger – “Trickle” Charge
A Level 1 or “trickle” charger is the most common type of charging system for a Plug-In Hybrid This type of charger uses 120 volts of household electricity and takes up to 10 5 hours for a full charge
Trickle Charger Indicators:
A ICCB plug to a 120VAC outlet
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Power – When the charger and AC plug is plugged in and functioning normally, the indicator will turn green Indicator is red if plug temperature sensor warning is present
C Charge – Indicates that the vehicle is charging
D Fault – Indicates charge failure
E Charge Level – Indicates the level of charge: L (8A), M (10A), or H (12 A)
F ICCB – In-Cable Control Box
AC Level 2 Charger – “Normal” Charge
A Level 2 or “normal” 240-volt charger is the recommended charging system for the Plug-In Hybrid This type of charger uses 240 volts of electricity and takes approximately 3 5+ hours for a full charge (Based on Kia Motors Corporation testing with SAE J1772 charger per formed at 3 3kW) This charger may be able to be installed at your home or found at a public charging station
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Charging the Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle (Plug-In Hybrid Only)
A Level 2 or “normal” 240-volt charger is recommended for regular charging of the vehicle
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Do not use an extension cord Plug trickle charger directly into wall socket Do not charge to a receptacle that is old, damaged, corroded or cracked
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When using outdoors, be careful not to expose it to external environments such as rain, snow, and high temperatures
•When par t A lights up in red, check if it is exposed to the external environment and then charge it again
REMINDER: Shape of charger and how to use the charger may be different for each manufacturer Please see Owner ’s Manual for more information
REMINDER: For more detail and/or subsequent steps in charging your vehicle, please see section 1 of the Owner ’s Manual
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Plug-In Hybrid Charging Video
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•When indicator is blinking red, there’s an error while tr ying to charge
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When the charging connector is connected and the reser ved charging is in standby mode, the charging indicator is turned off and the scheduled charge release but ton indicator is turned on The scheduled charge release but ton indicator will turn off after 3 minutes
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For more detail and/or subsequent steps in charging your vehicle, please see section 1 of the Owner ’s Manual
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Charging the Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle (Continued)
To charge the Plug-In Hybrid vehicle using a Level 1 or 2 charger:
1 Connect the ICCB plug A to an electrical outlet
2 Check if the power light (green) B on the ICCB turns on
3 Press the brake pedal and engage the parking brake
4 Turn off all switches, put the shift lever in P (Park), and turn off the vehicle
5 Open the charging door G by pressing the rear center edge of charging door (Ensure doors are unlocked)
6 Remove any dust or water on the charging connector and charging inlet H
7 Hold the charging connector handle I and connect it to the vehicle’s charging inlet H by pushing the connector until you hear a clicking sound
8 Charging begins automatically (Ensure the charge indicator light is illuminated on your instrument cluster, indicating the vehicle is charging)
Checking the Charging Status
The charging status can be checked by viewing the charging status indicator J near the charging inlet (bottom indicator) The charging indicator will blink yellow when charging, and the charge is from 0-65% The charging indicator will blink green when charging and the charge is from 65-100% The indicator will turn off within 5 seconds when charging is completed
The remaining charging time will be displayed in the Instrument Cluster K for one minute, or when a driver ’s door is opened during charging
Removing the Charging Connector
To prevent charging cable theft, the charging connector cannot be disconnected from the inlet when the doors are locked or the charging connector is in the LOCK mode Unlock all doors to disconnect the charging connector from the inlet If the release button does not work even after the all doors are unlocked, pull the emergency lift cable in the engine room
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Plug-In Hybrid Charging Video
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Optima Hybrid/Plug-In’s instrument cluster LCD screen displays the following Hybrid/Plug-In system modes to inform the driver of its status To change modes, go to User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes
Power Reserve - While the engine powers the vehicle, it is also recharging the Hybrid/Plug-In battery Engine Brake/Regeneration - The regenerative braking system is recharging the Hybrid/Plug-In battery
Vehicle Stop - The vehicle’s Hybrid/Plug-In system is standing by Engine Generation/Regeneration - The engine and the regenerative braking system are both recharging the Hybrid/Plug-In battery
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Your vehicle’s instrument cluster & indicator light locations may differ from those in the illustrations For more information on the instrument cluster, please refer to section 1 of the Owner ’s Manual
Illustrations are for demonstration purposes only Some indicators and warning lights may not appear in illustration On the vehicle, they may appear in the LCD
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Plug-In Hybrid Instrument Cluster Overview Video
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(Located on Driver ’s Panel to the left of the steering wheel)
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Lane Keeping Assist (LK A)Video
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The Warning Volume can be adjusted in the User Set tings in the Instrument Cluster (Go to Driver Assistance, then Warning Volume) or the Vehicle Set tings* on the Infotainment System Go to Driver Assistance, Warning Method, then Warning Volume
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When LK A detects the lane markers, both lanes are displayed white
When LK A does not detect the lane markers, the lanes are displayed gray
When LK A detects the vehicle moving outside of the lane being traveled in, a yellow indicator will illuminate either on the left or right lane (shown in both images above)
Lane Keeping Assist is not a substitute for safe driving and may not always aler t the driver if the vehicle is driven outside of its lane Always drive safely and use caution
Actual User Set tings steps may var y by model Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)*†3
Lane Keeping Assist (LK A) is designed to detect the lane markers on the road with a front view camera on the windshield, and may assist the driver ’s steering to potentially help keep the vehicle in the lane When turned on, the instrument cluster indicator will initially illuminate white or green It will remain white when the vehicle is traveling slower than 40 mph or when the system does not detect the lane markers When LK A detects the lane markers and can assist the steering, the Lane Safety icon will illuminate green
If LK A detects that you are moving outside of your lane, LK A may give an audible warning and display Lane Departure Warning on the instrument cluster, or, LK A may provide steering inputs, trying to prevent the vehicle from moving outside its lane
Hands-off Warning - If the driver takes their hands off the Steering Wheel for several seconds, a warning message will appear on the Instrument Cluster
There are three available modes:
•Off - LK A will turn off
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Lane Keeping Assist - LK A will automatically assist the driver ’s steering when lane departure is detected to help prevent the vehicle from moving out of its lane
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Lane Departure Warning - LK A will warn the driver with an audible warning when lane departure is detected The driver must steer the vehicle
LK A will operate under the following conditions:
•The vehicle speed exceeds approximately 40 mph
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LK A recognizes both sides of the lane markers the vehicle is traveling in
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The vehicle is between the lane markers
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LK A will not issue a warning if the turn signals or hazard lights are activated
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When the ignition is cycled, LK A will return to the previously set state
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
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Highway Driving Assist (HDA) Video
QR CODEHighway Driving Assist (HDA)*†3
Highway Driving Assist (HDA) is designed to help detect vehicles and lanes ahead, and help maintain distance from the vehicle ahead, maintain the set speed, and keep the vehicle between lanes while driving on the highway (or motorway)
When HDA is activated and the conditions are met, the Instrument Cluster indicator A will illuminate green If the conditions are not met, HDA will be in standby mode and the indicator light A will illuminate white When in operation, and if both lanes are recognized, the Instrument Cluster will show the lanes illuminated white and the HDA indicator illuminated green A
Hands-off Warning - If the driver takes their hands off the Steering Wheel for several seconds, a warning message will appear on the Instrument Cluster, and an audible warning will sound If hands on the Steering Wheel is not detected, HDA will cancel
HDA settings:
•HDA can be turned on/off by going to the Vehicle Settings* in the Infotainment System
•Only adjust settings when the vehicle is at a standstill, gear shift is in Park and the ignition is on or the Engine
Start/Stop button* in the on position
•To access Vehicle settings* in the Infotainment System – Press the SETUP key or the onscreen SETUP button Press VEHICLE to enter Vehicle Settings Select DRIVER ASSISTANCE, then DRIVER CONVENIENCE Select H I G H WAY DRIVING ASSIST to activate
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Current highway speeds and controlled or limited access roads information may var y Future navigation updates may change this information See owner ’s manual for more information
•When the ignition is cycled, HDA returns to its previous state, on or off
When engaged, Highway Driving Assist is not a substitute for safe driving, may not detect all objects around the vehicle, and only functions on cer tain federal highways Always drive safely and use caution Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more detailed information, limitations and conditions
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Rear View Monitor (RVM)†3
Rear View Monitor is a supplemental system that displays the view behind the vehicle through the infotainment system screen
RVM activates when the:
•Ignition or the Engine Start/Stop button* (Green Light) is in the ON position
•Gear Shift Lever is in the R (Reverse) position
REMINDER: Through normal use and after inclement weather or washing, the rear camera may become dir t y Use a clean, microfiber cloth to remove any dir t, debris or spots that may have accumulated on the lens
Rear View Monitor is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures Rear View Monitor may not display ever y object behind the vehicle Always drive safely and use caution when backing up
See section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation
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Blind-spot View Monitor (BVM)*†3
Blind-spot View Monitor (BVM) displays the rear blind spot area of the vehicle in the cluster when the turn signal is turned on to help safely change lanes
BVM Settings:
•Enable BVM in the Vehicle Settings* in the Infotainment System
•Only adjust settings when the vehicle is at a standstill, gear shift is in Park and the ignition is on or the Engine Start/Stop button* in the on position
•To access Vehicle settings* in the Infotainment System – Press the SETUP key or the onscreen SETUP button Press VEHICLE to enter Vehicle Settings Select DRIVER ASSISTANCE, BLIND-SPOT SAFET Y and then BLIND-SPOT VIEW
BVM will operate when the Engine Start/Stop button is on and the turn signal is activated
BVM will not operate when the Engine Start/Stop button is off, a turn signal is deactivated or another warning screen comes up on the Instrument Cluster LCD
See section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation
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Blind-spot View Monitor (BVM) Video
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See section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during certain cornering maneuvers It is a good idea to keep the ESC turned on for daily driving whenever possible
Press the ESC OFF button B to turn Traction Control OFF/ON
To turn OFF both the Traction Control and Stability Control, press and hold for more than 3 seconds Press it again to turn ON
HAC helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards when accelerating from a stop while on a steep incline The HAC automatically activates whether the ESC is OFF or ON but does NOT activate when the ESC has malfunctioned
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ESC is active by default at vehicle star tup When the ignition is cycled, ESC will turn ON again
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The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate whenever the ESC is in operation
See section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)†5
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)†5
REMINDERS:
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HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position
•In the event of HAC system malfunction, see an Authorized Kia Dealer for ser vice
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HAC does not replace the need to apply brakes while the vehicle is stopped on an incline
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Instrument Cluster Illumination Control
With the parking lights/headlights ON, press the button A (+) or (-) to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel illumination
REMINDER: The Instrument Cluster illumination Control does not adjust brightness on the infotainment system screens Use the display set tings in the Setup menu to adjust the brightness on the screen
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See section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
•When HAC is active (e g , during initial acceleration from a stop on an incline), you may notice that the brakes will momentarily remain engaged after you depress the accelerator – this is normal HAC operation
•HAC provides a t wo-second delay before the vehicle may star t rolling backwards
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Reverse Parking Aid Function*Engine Start/Stop Button*†6
When the gear shift lever is moved into R (Reverse) and while the vehicle is moving backward, the outside rearview mirrors A will rotate downward to aid in reverse parking
When the left or right mirror buttons B are depressed, the Reverse Parking Aid Function will operate (LED lit)
To turn OFF the function, press the buttons to the center position.
The outside rearview mirrors will automatically return to their original positions when:
•The Engine Start/Stop Button is in the OFF position
•The gear shift lever is moved to any position except R (Reverse)
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Outside rearview mirror buttons are not depressed
REMINDER: When one of the outside rear view mirror switches are not depressed (LED lit), the Reverse Parking Aid Function will not operate and the outside rear view mirrors will not rotate downward
To start the engine:
1 Depress the brake pedal
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Press the Engine Start/Stop button while gear shift is in P (Park) or N (Neutral)
To turn the engine OFF: Press the Engine Start/Stop button
To use the Engine Start/Stop button, you must have the Smart Key fob inside the vehicle
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In an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the engine off and to the ACC position by pressing the Engine Star t/Stop but ton for more than 2 seconds or 3 times successively within 3 seconds
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If the Smar t Key bat ter y is weak or not working properly, hold the Smar t Key fob up to the Engine Star t/Stop but ton (Lock but ton side closest) and press to star t engine
(But ton/switch panel located on Driver ’s Door)
With the engine off, hydraulic power assist for steering and braking will be disabled and the vehicle will be more dif ficult to control
See section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
See section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Start/Stop Button Video
Kia Smart & Folding Key Fobs Video
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To use electrical accessories:
ACC position
•When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the Engine Star t/Stop but ton once (amber light)
ON position
•When already in the ACC position (amber light) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the Engine Star t/Stop but ton (red light)
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When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the Engine Star t/Stop but ton t wice (red light)
Keeping the vehicle in the ACC or ON position for extended periods of time without turning the engine on may discharge the vehicle’s battery
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