ECO mode KIA OPTIMA PHEV 2019 Owners Manual

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Foreword

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PHEV (PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLE) SYSTEM
The Kia Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) shares the characteristics of both a conventional hybrid electric vehi-
cle and an all-electric vehicle.
When used as a conventional hybrid electric vehicle, the HEV computer selectively operates between the engine and
the electric motor or even both at the same time.
When it is operating in the electric vehicle mode, the vehicle is driven only using the electric motor over a certain dis-
tance until the hybrid battery becomes low. The driving distance in EV mode depends on customer driving style and road
conditions. Aggressive driving maneuvers may at times temporarily enable the engine to operate for maximum power.
The hybrid battery can be fully charged by connecting a plug to an external electric power source.
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Electric Vehicle ModeStart up/Low speedAcceleration High speedDecelerationExternal charging
Electric motor
CD (Charge Depleting) Mode
CS (Charge Sustaining) Mode
Charging
MotorEngine+MotorEngineChargingBattery charging
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CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)
Charger StatusControl Box
ON/OFF StatusPowerChargeFaultStatus / Diagnosis / Countermeasure
Initial Preparation ModeWhen applying power to the initial ICCB wall
Charging Preparation
Mode--
When ICCB charging connector is not connected
to the vehicle, or connected but charging status
is in Standby mode
Charging Mode-Charging
Failure
ICCB failure
or electrical
leakage detected-Stop charging immediately and we recommend
you contact an authorized Kia dealer for ICCB
check.
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CategoryLamp ONLamp OFFBlinking
LED Status-
Charging Status Indicator Lamp for Portable Charging Cable
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Warning and indicator lights
Ready Indicator
This indicator illuminates :
When the vehicle is ready to be driven.
- ON : Normal driving is possible.
- OFF : Normal driving is not possible,
or a problem has occurred.
- Blinking : Emergency driving.
When the ready indicator goes OFF
or blinks, there is a problem with the
system. In this case, have your vehi-
cle inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Hybrid system warning light
This warning light illuminates:
When there is a malfunction with the
hybrid system.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia deal-
er.
When the warning light illuminates
while driving, or does not go OFF
after starting the vehicle, have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.
EV Mode Indicator
This indicator illuminates when the
vehicle is driven by the electric motor.
Charging CableConnection Indicator(Plug-in hybrid)
This indicator illuminates in red when
the charging cable is connected.
DRIVING THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)
EV

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Coasting guide (if equipped)
A chime will sound and the coasting
guide indicator will blink four times to
inform the driver when to take the
foot off from the accelerator by antic-
ipating a decelerating event* based
on the analysis of driving routes and
road conditions according to the nav-
igation system. It encourages the
driver to remove the driver's foot from
the pedal and allow coasting down
the road with EV motor only.
This helps prevent unnecessary fuel
consumption and may increases fuel
efficiency.
❈Example of a deceleration event is
going down an extended hill,
approaching a toll booth, and
approaching reduced speed
zones.
Press the Engine Start/Stop button
and put the shift lever in P(Park). In
the User Settings Mode, select
Driving Assist, Coasting Guide, and
then On to turn on the system.
Cancel the selection of coasting
guide to turn off the system. For the
explanation of the system, press and
hold the [OK] button.

To activate the system, take the fol-
lowing procedures. Enter your desti-
nation information on the navigation
and select the driving route. Select
the ECO mode in the Integrated
Driving Control System. Then, satisfy
the following.
- The driving speed should be
between 37 mph (60 km/h) and 99
mph (160 km/h).
❈ The operating speed may vary
due to difference between instru-
ment cluster and navigation effect-
ed by tire inflation level.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Coasting guide is only a supplemen-
tal system to assist with fuel-efficient
driving in certain situations. Thus,
the operating conditions may be dif-
ferent in accordance with
traffic/road conditions (i.e. driving
in a traffic jam, driving on a slope,
driving on a curve). Thus, take the
actual driving conditions into con-
sideration, such as distances from
the vehicles ahead/ behind, while
referring to the coasting guide sys-
tem as guidance.

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Charging complete. Switching toHybrid (Plug-in hybrid)
This message is displayed when the
vehicle automatically converts to
HEV mode due to completed battery
charging during charging mode driv-
ing.
Charger Error! (Plug-in hybrid)
This message is displayed when the
charging failed due to an external
charger error.
This message is for and applies to
the Normal charger. The purpose of
this message informs you there is an
issue with the charger. Recommend
to use another charger.
Low/High System Temp.Maintaining Hybrid (Plug-in hybrid)
This message is displayed when the
vehicle is unable to convert to EV
mode even when pressing the HEV
button during HEV mode driving due
to low/high system temperature.
Switching to Hybrid mode toallow heating (Plug-in hybrid)
When the coolant temperature is lower than 57 °F (-14 °C), and you
turn the climate control On for
heating, this message will be dis-
played in the cluster. Then, the
vehicle will automatically switch to
HEV mode.
When the coolant temperature is higher than 57 °F (-14 °C), or you
turn the climate control Off, the
vehicle will automatically return to
EV mode.

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ECONOMICAL and SAFE
OPERATION of Hybrid system
Drive smoothly. Accelerate at amoderate rate and maintain a
steady cruising speed. Don't make
"jack-rabbit" starts. Don't race
between stoplights.
Avoid heavy traffic whenever pos-
sible. Always maintain a safe dis-
tance from other vehicles so you
can avoid unnecessary braking.
This also reduces brake wear.
The regenerative brake generates energy when the vehicle deceler-
ates.
When the hybrid battery power is low, the hybrid system automatical-
ly recharges the hybrid battery.
When the engine runs in "N" posi- tion, the hybrid system cannot gen-
erate electricity. The hybrid battery
cannot recharge in "N" position.
Please refer to chapter 6.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
When the hybrid system is in
READY mode, the engine will auto-
matically start and stop as needed.
The " " symbol will illuminate in
the cluster when the system is oper-
ational.
CAUTION- Extended
cranking
Do not crank the engine for aprolonged period of time with-out the engine starting. Thiscould result in damage to theHEV battery and become totallydischarged.

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Virtual Engine Sound System
(VESS)
The Virtual Engine Sound System
generates a simulated engine sound
for pedestrians to hear the vehicle
while at low speeds in EV mode.
High Voltage Battery Air Intake
Hybrid battery air intake
The hybrid battery air intake is locat-
ed on the bottom of the rear seats.
The air intake cools down the hybrid
battery.
When the hybrid battery air intake is
blocked, the hybrid battery may over-
heat. Do not obstruct the air intake
with any other objects.
Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle
The high-voltage battery air intake is
located on the left side of the rear
seats. The air intake cools down the
high-voltage battery.
When the high-voltage battery air
intake is blocked, the high-voltage
battery may overheat and the vehicle
performance may become limited
and set a hybrid warning lamp. Do
not obstruct the air intake with any
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WARNING- Interference
with electronic medical
devices
Electromagnetic waves that are
generated from the charger can
impact medical electric devices
such as an implantable cardiac
pacemaker. When using such
medical electric devices, ask
your medical professional and
the device manufacturer
whether charging your electric
vehicle will impact the operation
of the medical electric devices.

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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
1. Cruise control ......................................6-58Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go .6-62
2. Driver’s front air bag ............................3-58
3. Horn.....................................................4-46
4. Instrument cluster ................................4-52
5. Wiper and washer control lever .........4-111
6. Engine start/stop button ........................6-7
7. Passenger’s front air bag ....................3-59
8. Glove box ..........................................4-137
9. Hazard warning flasher .........................7-2
10. Automatic climate control system ....4-118
11. Shift lever A/T ....................................6-12
12. Heated steering wheel button ...........4-45
13.Drive mode button (Hybrid vehicle) ....6-82
14. Seat warmer ....................................4-140 Air ventilation seat ...........................4-141
15. Electronic parking brake (EPB) switch .. 6-22
16. Auto Hold On/Off button ....................6-29
17. Center console storage box ............4-137
18.Power outlet......................................4-142
19. USB charger ....................................4-143
20. Active ECO button (Plug-in hybrid vehicle) ......................6-84
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Safety features of your vehicle
Release the button to lock the
anchor into position. Try sliding the
height adjuster to make sure that it
has locked into position.
Improperly positioned seat belts can
cause serious injuries in an accident.Seat belts - Front passenger andrear seat 3-point system withcombination locking retractor
To fasten your seat belt:
Combination retractor type seat belts
are installed in the rear seat posi-
tions to help accommodate the
installation of child restraint systems.
Although a combination retractor is
also installed in the front passenger
seat position, it is strongly recom-
mended that children always be
seated in the rear seat. NEVER
place any infant restraint system in
the front seat of the vehicle.
This type of seat belt combines the
features of both an emergency lock-
ing retractor seat belt and an auto-
matic locking retractor seat belt. To
fasten your seat belt, pull it out of the
retractor and insert the metal tab into
the buckle. There will be an audible
"click" when the tab locks into the
buckle. When not securing a child
restraint, the seat belt operates in the
same way as the driver's seat belt
(Emergency Locking Retractor Type). It automatically adjusts to the proper
length only after the lap belt portion
of the seat belt is adjusted manually
so that it fits snugly around your hips.
When the seat belt is fully extended
from the retractor to allow the instal-
lation of a child restraint system, the
seat belt operation changes to allow
the belt to retract, but not to extend
(Automatic Locking Retractor Type).
Refer to “Using a child restraint sys-
tem” in this section.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
Although the combination retractor
provides the same level of protection
for seated passengers in either emer-
gency or automatic locking modes,
have the seated passengers use the
emergency locking feature for improv-
ed convenience. The automatic locking
function is intended to facilitate child
restraint installation. To convert from
the automatic locking feature to the
emergency locking operation mode,
allow the unbuckled seat belt to fully
retract.
WARNING- Shoulder belt
positioning
Never position the shoulder belt
across your neck or face.
WARNING- Seat belt replacement
Replace your seat belts after
being in an accident. Failure to
replace seat belts after an acci-
dent could leave you with dam-
aged seat belts that will not pro-
vide protection in the event of
another collision.