KIA OPTIMA PHEV 2020 Owners Manual

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Roadside Assistance is provided on all new current
model year Kia Vehicles from the date the vehicle is deliv-
ered to the first retail buyer or otherwise put into use (in-
service date), whichever is earlier, for a period of 60
months or 60,000 miles, whichever is earlier, subject to
the terms, conditions and exclusions set forth in the Kia
Warranty and Consumer Information Manual applicable
to your model year vehicle.
KMA reserves the right to limit or deny services or other
benefits to any owner or driver when, in KMA's judgment,
the claims and/or service requests are excessive in fre-
quency or type of occurrence.
Toll free consumer assistance
Kia's toll-free Consumer Assistance hot line is staffed
from 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM PST, Monday through Friday
and is accessible by dialing 1-800-333-4Kia (4542).
For more information regarding assistance available,
please refer to your Kia Warranty & Consumer
Information Manual.
Emergency roadside assistance
Kia's toll free Roadside Assistance hot line is staffed 24
hours a day, 365 days a year and is accessible by dialing
1-800-333-4Kia (4542).
Please note that you must provide your Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) to verify coverage at the time
of your call. The VIN can be found on the dash of your
vehicle on the driver’s side, on the door jamb of the dri-
ver’s door, your vehicle’s registration or proof of insur-
ance card.
Kia utilizes a network of over 30,000 roadside assistance
providers. Should you accidentally run out of fuel, require
a battery jump, or need help changing a tire, a Kia
Roadside Assistance Representative will dispatch some-
one to deliver a small quantity of gas, change a flat tire
with your inflated spare, or arrange a battery jump to
allow you to proceed to your destination. We have access
to a network of over 10,000 locksmiths to help you should
you become locked out of your Kia.
In the event that mechanical difficulty renders your vehi-
cle undriveable due to a warranty-related concern, Kia’s
Roadside Assistance Representative will arrange to
transport your vehicle to the nearest Kia dealer or to an
authorized Kia alternative service location.
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Your vehicle must be accessible to our dispatch transport
vehicle, as determined by our driver, to receive this serv-
ice.
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NOTICE
Roadside Assistance benefits are not available for any
Kia vehicle that has ever been or should be issued a “sal-
vage” title or similar “branded” title under any state’s
law or has been declared a “total loss” or equivalent by
a financial institution or insurance company.
Trip interruption
Trip interruption expense benefits are provided in the
event that a warranty-related disablement occurs more
than 150 miles from your home, and the repairs require
more than 24 hours to complete. Reasonable reimburse-
ment is included for meals, lodging, or rental vehicle
expenses. Trip interruption coverage is limited to $100
per day subject to a three day maximum limit per incident.
You must contact the Kia Roadside Assistance Center to
obtain pre-authorization of expenses. Once the Kia
Roadside Assistance Center gives authorization for trip
interruption benefits, they will assist you in making the
necessary arrangements. Insurance deductibles,
expenses, and claims paid by your insurance company or
other providers are not eligible for reimbursement.
Fleet vehicles are excluded from reimbursement under
Kia’s Trip Interruption Policy.

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Registering your vehicle in a foreign country
If you plan to register your vehicle in a foreign country,
you should confirm that it conforms to the regulations in
that country. Even if you successfully register the vehicle
in a foreign country, you may experience the following
problems and should therefore consider the possibility of
having to deal with them:
1. The fuel specified for your vehicle may be unavailable.If other than the specified fuel is used, it could cause
damage to the engine, the fuel injection system, and
other fuel-related parts which may not be covered
under your New Vehicle Emissions Limited Warranty.
2. We must, therefore, clearly state that when you leave the country in which you purchased your Kia new and
register it in another country, problems arising from the
use of fuel other than the specified fuel are not subject
to manufacturer’s warranty. Because vehicles like
yours may not be marketed in the new country of reg-
istration, parts, servicing techniques and tools neces-
sary to maintain and repair your vehicle may be
unavailable.
Even if vehicles like yours are sold there, mechanical
specifications required by the government may vary
enough from the country of purchase to cause addi-
tional problems. 3. There may not be an Authorized Kia Dealer in the area
in which you plan to register your vehicle. You may
additionally experience difficulty in obtaining services
in a foreign country for any number of reasons.
Further, we cannot assume any responsibility for prob-
lems that result from unsatisfactory service or lack of
service outside of the United States.

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The electrical system of your vehicle is designed to per-
form under all reasonably expected operating conditions.
However, before any additional electrical equipment is
installed in your vehicle, consult an Authorized Kia
Dealer, in order to ensure that you do not void your war-
ranty.
Certain electrical equipment, or the way in which it is
installed, may adversely affect the operation of your vehi-
cle, including such systems as the engine control system,
the audio system and the electrical charging system and
thus potentially void all or part of your warranty.
We assume no responsibility for any expense you may
incur or for any malfunction of your vehicle or any of its
components or systems that may result from the installa-
tion of additional electrical equipment that is not supplied,
or recommended for installation by, Kia.Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
If a mobile two-way radio system is installed improperly,
or if an excessively powerful type of system is used, other
electronic systems may be adversely affected. To avoid
damage to your vehicle, consult an Authorized Kia Dealer
concerning the proper equipment and installation.
Kia motor vehicles are designed and manufactured to
meet or exceed all applicable safety standards.
For your safety, however, we strongly urge you to read
and follow all directions in this Owner's Manual, particu-
larly the information under the headings "NOTICE",
"CAUTION" and "WARNING".
If, after reading this manual, you have any questions
regarding the operation of your vehicle, safety issues and
defects please contact your Kia's toll-free Consumer
Assistance hot line as below:
National Consumer Affairs Manager
Kia Motors America, Inc.
P.O. Box 52410
Irvine, CA 92619-2410
1-800-333-4Kia (4542)
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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)

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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\
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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
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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-\
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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-\
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Door locks......................................................................4-\
13 Child-protector rear door lock ....................................4-16
Impact sensing door unlock system ............................4-16
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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
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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
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