fuel consumption KIA OPTIMA PHEV 2017 Features and Functions Guide
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8*IF EQUIPPED OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID  FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
 
 
Fuel Economy Video  
 
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Fuel Economy
There are several factors that contribute to your vehicle’s fuel 
economy, including maintenance of your vehicle, driving style, 
environmental conditions, vehicle weight and vehicle aerodynamics  . 
Below are tips on how to help improve fuel economy:
 
• Keep your vehicle in good condition with regular maintenance
 
• Don’t let the engine idle longer than necessary
 
• Drive at a moderate speed, accelerating smoothly and at a 
moderate rate
 
• Keep tires inflated to the recommended pressure 
 
• Travel lightly, without carrying unnecessary weight in your vehicles 
 
• Avoid placing large or heavy items on roof racks 
 
• Avoid hilly, winding or poorly maintained roads
REMINDER: Driving range can vary depending on your vehicle’s fuel tank size,  
e .g  ., 12-gal  . vs . 24-gal  ., even though the MPG may be the same
For more information on Fuel Economy, you can snap the QR C ode above to view a video 
or refer to the Owner's Manual .
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
When the Instrument Cluster LCD screen is in 
the Trip Computer mode, the screen displays fuel 
economy information related to the driving range 
and average fuel economy . 
To change modes, go to User Settings in the LCD 
Instrument Cluster modes  .
Range  - Estimates how far you can go before 
refueling is required  .
Average Fuel Consumption  - Calculates 
average* fuel consumption from the distance 
driven and amount of fuel injected into the  
engine / total fuel used  .
FUEL ECONOMY
• Range
• Average MPG
• Instant MPG
TRIP  A/B
• Tripmeter
• Average MPG
• Elapsed Time (E/T)
DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER
DRIVING STYLE ENERGY FLOW
Range
Average
Hold  OK : Reset
1729mi
24.8MPG