KIA Optima Hybrid 2012 3.G Owners Manual

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(1) Driver’s door power window switch
(2) Front passenger’s door power win-
dow switch
(3) Rear door (left) power window switch
(4) Rear door (right) power window
switch
(5) Window opening and closing
(6) Automatic power window down
(7) Power window lock button
WINDOWS
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In cold and wet climates, power windows
may not work properly due to freezing
conditions.
Power windows
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for power windows to operate.
Each door has a power window switch
that controls the door’s window. The driv-
er has a power window lock switch which
can block the operation of passenger
windows.
The power windows can be operated for
approximately 30 seconds after the igni-
tion key is removed or turned to the ACC
or LOCK position. However, if the front
doors are opened, the power windows
cannot be operated even within the 30
second period.
✽ ✽NOTICE
While driving with the rear windows
down or with the sunroof (if equipped)
in an open (or partially open) position,
your vehicle may demonstrate a wind
buffeting or pulsation noise. This noise
is a normal occurrence and can be
reduced or eliminated by taking the fol-
lowing actions. If the noise occurs with
one or both of the rear windows down,
partially lower both front windows
approximately one inch. If you experi-
ence the noise with the sunroof open,
slightly reduce the size of the sunroof
opening.
Window opening and closing
Type A
The driver’s door has a master power
window switch that controls all the win-
dows in the vehicle.
To open or close a window, press down
or pull up the front portion of the corre-
sponding switch to the first detent posi-
tion (5).
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Type B - Auto down window
(if equipped)
Pressing the power window switch
momentarily to the second detent posi-
tion (6) completely lowers the driver’s
window even when the switch is
released. To stop the window at the
desired position while the window is in
operation, momentarily pull up the switch
to the opposite direction of the window
movement.
Type C - Auto up/down window (if equipped)
Pressing or pulling up the power window
switch momentarily to the second detent
position (6) completely lowers or lifts the
window even when the switch is released.
To stop the window at the desired position
while the window is in operation, pull up
or press and release the switch to the
opposite direction of the movement.
If the power window is not operated cor-
rectly, the automatic power window sys-
tem must be reset as follows:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi- tion.
2. Close the window and continue pulling up on the driver’s power window switch
for at least 1 second after the window is
completely closed. Automatic reversal
If the upward movement of the window is
blocked by an object or part of the body,
the window will detect the resistance and
will stop upward movement. The window
will then lower approximately 30 cm (11.8
in.) to allow the object to be cleared.
If the window detects the resistance
while the power window switch is pulled
up continuously, the window will stop
upward movement then lower approxi-
mately 2.5 cm (1 in.). And if the power
window switch is pulled up continuously
again within 5 seconds after the window
is lowered by the automatic window
reversal feature, the automatic window
reversal will not operate.
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The automatic reverse feature for the dri-
ver’s window is only active when the
“auto up” feature is used by fully pulling
up the switch. The automatic reverse
feature will not operate if the window is
raised using the halfway position on the
power window switch.
Power window lock button (if equipped)
The driver can disable the power win-
dow switches on the passenger doors
by pressing the power window lock
switch, located on the driver’s door to
the LOCK position (pressed).
When the power window lock button is in the LOCK position (pressed),
the driver’s master control cannot
operate the passenger door power
windows. Always double check to make sure all
arms, hands, head and other obstruc-
tions are safely out of the way before
closing a window.
CAUTION - Opening /
closing Window
To prevent possible damage to the
power window system, do not open or close two windows or more at thesame time. This will also ensure thelongevity of the fuse.
WARNING - Power
windows
Do not allow children to play with
the power windows. Keep the dri-
ver’s door power window lock
switch in the LOCK position
(pressed).
WARNING
Always check for obstructions
before raising any window to avoid
injuries or vehicle damage. If an
object less than 4 mm (0.16 in.) in
diameter is caught between the
window glass and the upper win-
dow channel, the automatic reverse
window may not detect the resist-
ance and will not stop and reverse
direction.
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Opening the hood
1. Pull the release lever to unlatch the
hood. The hood should pop open
slightly.
Open the hood after turning off the
engine on a flat surface, shifting the shift
lever to the P(Park) position for automat-
ic transaxle and to the 1st(First) gear or
R(Reverse) for manual transaxle, and
setting the parking brake. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the
hood slightly, pull the secondary latch
(1) inside of the hood center and lift
the hood (2).
3. Raise the hood. It will raise completely by itself after it has been raised about
halfway.
Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check the fol-lowing:
must be correctly installed.
bustible material must be removed
from the engine compartment. 2. Lower the hood until it is about 1 ft. (30
cm) above the closed position and let
it drop. Make sure that it locks into
place.
HOOD
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WARNING
Before closing the hood, ensurethat all obstructions are removed
from the hood opening. Closing
the hood with an obstruction
present in the hood opening may
result in property damage or
severe personal injury.
Do not leave gloves, rags or any other combustible material in the
engine compartment. Doing so
may cause a heat-induced fire.
WARNING
Always double check to be surethat the hood is firmly latched
before driving away. If it is not
latched, the hood could fly open
while the vehicle is being driven,
causing a total loss of visibility,
which might result in an accident.
Do not move the vehicle with the hood raised. The view will be
blocked and the hood could fall
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Opening the fuel filler lid
The fuel filler lid must be opened from
inside the vehicle by pushing up the fuel
filler lid opener.
If the fuel filler lid does not open because
ice has formed around it, tap lightly or
push on the lid to break the ice and
release the lid. Do not pry on the lid. If
necessary, spray around the lid with an
approved de-icer fluid (do not use radia-
tor anti-freeze) or move the vehicle to a
warm place and allow the ice to melt.1. Stop the engine.
2. To open the fuel filler lid, push the fuel
filler lid opener button.
3. Pull open the fuel filler lid (1).
4. To remove the cap (2), turn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise.
5. Refuel as needed.
Closing the fuel filler lid
1. To install the cap, turn it clockwise until it “clicks” one time. This indicates that
the cap is securely one time tightened.
2. Close the fuel filler lid and push it in lightly and make sure that it is secure-
ly closed.
FUEL FILLER LID
WARNING - Refueling
Always remove the fuel cap careful-
ly and slowly. If the cap is venting
fuel or if you hear a hissing sound,
wait until the condition stops
before completely removing the
cap.
If pressurized fuel sprays out, it can
cover your clothes or skin and sub-
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Always check that the fuel cap is installed
securely to prevent fuel spillage in the
event of an accident.✽ ✽
NOTICE
When using an approved portable fuel
container, be sure to place the container
on the ground prior to refueling. Static
electricity discharge from the container
can ignite fuel vapors causing a fire.
Once refueling has begun, contact with
the vehicle should be maintained until
the filling is complete. Use only
approved portable plastic fuel contain-
ers designed to carry and store gasoline.
WARNING - Fire/explosion
risk
Read and follow all warnings post-
ed at the gas station facility. Failure
to follow all warnings will result in
severe personal injury, severe
burns or death due to fire or explo-
sion.
WARNING - Cell phonefires
Do not use cellular phones while
refueling. Electric current and/or
electronic interference from cellu-
lar phones can potentially ignite
fuel vapors causing a fire.
WARNING - Static electricity
Before touching the fuel nozzle,
you should eliminate potentially
dangerous static electricity dis-
charge by touching another metal
part of the vehicle, a safe dis-
tance away from the fuel filler
neck, nozzle, or other gas source.
Do not get back into a vehicle once you have begun refueling
since you can generate static
electricity by touching, rubbing
or sliding against any item or fab-
ric (polyester, satin, nylon, etc.)
capable of producing static elec-
tricity. Static electricity discharge
can ignite fuel vapors resulting in
rapid burning. If you must re-
enter the vehicle, you should
once again eliminate potentially
dangerous static electricity dis-
charge by touching a metal part
of the vehicle, away from the fuel
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Make sure to refuel your vehicle accord-
ing to the "Fuel requirements" suggested
in section 1.
If the fuel filler cap requires replacement,
use only a genuine Kia cap or the equiv-
alent specified for your vehicle. An incor-
rect fuel filler cap can result in a serious
malfunction of the fuel system or emis-
sion control system.
CAUTION- Exterior paint
Do not spill fuel on the exterior sur-faces of the vehicle. Any type of fuelspilled on painted surfaces maydamage the paint.
WARNING - Refueling& Vehicle fires
When refueling, always shut the
engine off. Sparks produced by
electrical components related to
the engine can ignite fuel vapors
causing a fire. Once refueling is
complete, check to make sure the
filler cap and filler door are secure-
ly closed, before starting the
engine.
WARNING - Smoking
DO NOT use matches or a lighter
and DO NOT SMOKE or leave a lit
cigarette in your vehicle while at a
gas station especially during refu-
eling. Automotive fuel is highly
flammable and can, when ignited,
result in fire.

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If your vehicle is equipped with a sunroof,
you can slide or tilt your sunroof with the
sunroof control lever located on the over-
head console.
The sunroof can only be opened, closed,
or tilted when the ignition switch is in the
ON position. In cold and wet climates, the sunroof may
not work properly due to freezing condi-
tions.
After the vehicle is washed or in a rain-
storm, be sure to wipe off any water that
is on the sunroof before operating it.
The sunroof cannot slide when it is in the
tilt position nor can it be tilted while in an
open or slide position.Sliding the sunroof
When the sunshade is closed
If you pull the sunroof control lever back-
ward to the second detent position, the
sunshade will slide all the way open then
the sunroof glass will slide all the way
open. To stop the sunroof movement at
any point, pull or push the sunroof control
lever momentarily.
When the sunshade is opened
If you pull the sunroof control lever back-
ward, the sunroof glass will slide all the
way open. To stop the sunroof movement
at any point, pull or push the sunroof con-
trol lever momentarily.
SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
CAUTION- Sunroof control
lever
Do not continue to press the sun-
roof control lever after the sunroofis fully opened, closed, or tilted.Damage to the motor or systemcomponents could occur.
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Closing the sunroof
To close the sunroof glass only
Push the sunroof control lever forward to
the first detent position or pull the lever
downward.
To close the sunroof glass with thesunshade
Push the sunroof control lever forward to
the second detent position. The sunroof
glass will close then the sunshade close
automatically.
To stop the sunroof movement at any
point, pull or push the sunroof control
lever momentarily.
Automatic reversal
If an object or part of the body is detect-
ed while the sunroof glass or sunshade is
closing automatically, it will reverse the
direction, and then stop.
The auto reverse function does not work
if a tiny obstacle is between the sliding
glass or sunshade and the sunroof sash.
You should always check that all passen-
gers and objects are away from the sun-
roof before closing it.
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WARNING - Sunroof
Do not extend the face, neck, arms or body outside through the
sunroof opening while driving or
operating the sunroof.
Make sure your hands and face are safely out of the way before
closing a sunroof.
CAUTION
Periodically remove any dirt that may accumulate on the guide rail.
If you try to open the sunroof when the temperature is belowfreezing or when the sunroof iscovered with snow or ice, theglass or the motor could be dam- aged.