KIA Optima Hybrid 2012 3.G Owner's Manual

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Cruise indicator (if equipped)
CRUISE indicator
The indicator illuminates when the cruise
control system is enabled.
The cruise indicator in the instrument
cluster is illuminated when the cruise
control ON/OFF button on the steering
wheel is pushed.
The indicator goes off when the cruise
control ON/OFF button is pushed again.
For more Information, refer to “Cruise
control system” in section 5. Cruise SET indicator
The indicator illuminates when the cruise
function switch (SET- or RES+) is ON.
The cruise SET indicator in the instru-
ment cluster illuminates when the cruise
control switch (SET- or RES+) is pushed.
The cruise SET indicator does not illumi-
nate when the cruise control switch
(CANCEL) is pushed or the system is
disengaged.
Key reminder warning chime
If the driver’s door is opened while the
smart key is in the vehicle with the
engine start/stop button in ACC or the
smart key is in the smart key holder with
the engine start/stop button in OFF, the
key reminder warning chime will sound.
The chime sounds until the smart key is
removed from the smart key holder or the
driver’s door is closed.
WARNING
Significantly low tire pressure
makes the vehicle unstable and can
contribute to loss of vehicle control
and increased braking distances.
Continued driving on tires with low
pressure will cause the tires to
overheat and fail.CRUISE
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Electronic power steering(EPS) system warning light(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates after the
engine start/stop button is turned to the
ON position and then it will go off when
the engine starts.
This light also comes on when the EPS
has malfunctioned. If it comes on while
driving, have your vehicle inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.
LCD display warning (if equipped)
Key is not in vehicle
If the smart key is not in the vehicle and
if any door is opened or closed with the
ENGINE START/STOP button in the ACC,
ON, or START position, the warning illu-
minates on the LCD display. Also, the
chime sounds for 5 seconds when the
smart key is not in the vehicle and the
door is closed.
Always have the smart key with you. Key is not detected
If the smart key is not in the vehicle or is
not detected and you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button, the warning illumi-
nates on the LCD display for 10 seconds.
Also, the immobilizer indicator and the
key holder light blinks for 10 seconds.
EPS
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Low key battery
If the ENGINE START/STOP button is
pressed to the OFF position when the
smart key in the vehicle discharges, the
warning illuminates on the LCD display
for about 10 seconds.
Replace the battery with a new one. Press brake pedal to start engine
If the ENGINE START/STOP button is
pressed to the ACC position twice by
pressing the button repeatedly without
depressing the brake pedal, the warning
illuminates on the LCD display for about
10 seconds to indicate that you should
depress the brake pedal to start the
engine.Shift to "P" position
If you try to turn off the engine without the
shift lever in the P (Park) position, the
ENGINE START/STOP button will change
to the ACC position. If the button is
pressed once more it will change to the
ON position. The warning illuminates on
the LCD display for about 10 seconds to
indicate that you should press the ENGINE
START/ STOP button with the shift lever
in the P (Park) position to turn off the
engine.
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Remove key
When you turn off the engine with the
smart key in the smart key holder, the
warning illuminates on the LCD display
for about 10 seconds. Also, the smart key
holder light blinks for about 10 seconds.
To remove the smart key push the smart
key once and pull it out from the smart
key holder.Insert key
If you press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while "Key is not detected" illumi-
nates on the LCD
display, the warning
“Insert key” illuminates for about 10 sec-
onds. Also, the immobilizer indicator and
the key holder light blinks for about 10
seconds. Press start button again
If you can not operate the ENGINE
START/STOP button when there is a
problem with the ENGINE START/STOP
button system, the warning illuminates
for 10 seconds and the chime sounds
continuously to
indicate that you could
start the engine by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button once more.
The chime will stop if the ENGINE
START/STOP button system works nor-
mally.
If the warning illuminates each time you
press the ENGINE START/STOP button,
take your vehicle to an authorized Kia
dealer and have the system checked.
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Shift to "P" to start engine
If you try to start the engine with the shift
lever not in P(Park), the warning illumi-
nates for 10 seconds on the LCD screen. Check stop lamp fuse
When the stop lamp fuse is disconnect-
ed, The warning illuminates for 10 sec-
onds on the LCD display.
Replace the fuse with a new one.
If that is not possible you can start the
engine by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button for 10 seconds with
the ENGINE START/STOP button in
ACC.Align steering wheel
If you start the engine when the steering
wheel is turned 90 degrees to the right
after a couple of seconds, “Align steering
wheel” illuminates on the LCD display for
5 seconds.
Turn the steering wheel to the left and
make it turned to the right less than 30
degrees.
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Align steering wheel
If the steering wheel is aligned within 5
seconds after “Align steering wheel” is
displayed, the indicator will appear as
indicated in the above picture.Align steering wheel
If you start the engine when the steering
wheel is turned 90 degrees to the left
after a couple of seconds, “Align steering
wheel” illuminates on the LCD display for
5 seconds.
Turn the steering wheel to the right and
make it turned to the left less than 30
degrees.Low tire pressure
When one or more of your tires is signifi-
cantly underinflated, the warning light
comes on.
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Door open
This indicator displays which door is
opened. Trunk open
This indicator displays when the trunk is
not closed securely.Illumination
The illumination intensity of the instru-
ment panel is shown when adjusting it
with the illumination control switch.
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Parking assist warning
Displays the area an obstacle is detected
while moving rearward.Low washer liquid
This warning light illuminates for 12 sec-
onds when the washer fluid reservoir is
nearly empty. To turn off the warning light
immediately, press the RESET button for
more than 1 second. Refill the washer
fluid as soon as possible.Check brake
'Check brake' is displayed when the
brake function is not well or the regener-
ative brake system is not operated with
brake system malfunction. Refer to the
page 4-62 for the related information.
Have the system checked by an author-
ized Kia dealer as soon as possible.
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WARNING
Driving with the 'check brake' on is
dangerous. Have the system
checked by an authorized Kia dealer
as soon as possible.
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Check charging system
This warning illuminates when a mal-
function is detected with the Charging
System.
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NOTICE
When the high voltage battery power is
low, the warning may occur. In that
time, the warning may disappear when
the battery is charged by engine.
Check active air flap system
This warning will be illuminated as follow;
- When the actuator flap malfunction is
detected
- When the actuator air flap controller malfunction detected
- In a condition opening the air flap, if the air flap is not open.
When the all conditions illuminating the
warning are cleared, the warning will be
off.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
In winter, the warning may not illumi-
nate immediately.
The active air flap system is even nor-
mal condition, the warning or warning
indicator(MIL) may be turned on. In
that time, check the flap frozen condi-
tion or attached materials.
If the flap is frozen in winter, the warn-
ing indicator(MIL) may be turned on
without warning contents.
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Refuel now to prevent Hybrid batterydamage
If the fuel tank is nearly empty, a message
“Refuel now to prevent Hybrid battery
damage!” will appear on the LCD display.
Also, the chime will sound several times.
You must stop and obtain additional fuel
as soon as possible.
Hybrid system warning! Safely stopand do not drive
If the hybrid system error occurs, a mes-
sage “Hybrid system warning! Safely
stop and do not drive” will appear on the
LCD display and the Ready indicator will
blink. Also, the chime will sound until the
problem is solved.
Have the vehicle towed to an authorized
Kia dealer to inspect the hybrid system.
Hybrid battery low! Safely stop andshift to “P”
If the SOC (State Of Charge) is very low,
a message “Hybrid battery low! Safely
stop and shift to “P”” will appear on the
LCD display.
To charge the hybrid battery, stop in a
safe place and move the shift gear to the
P(Park) position as soon as possible.
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CAUTION
Avoid driving with very low fuel level. Running out of fuel coulddamage the hybrid battery.