engine KIA Optima Hybrid 2012 3.G Owner's Guide

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Regeneration
Hybrid battery is being charged by regen-
erative braking.
(Wheel ➞Battery)
Engine Brake
The vehicle is being slowed by engine
compression.
(Wheel ➞Engine)
Power Reserve
Engine is both driving the vehicle and
charging the hybrid battery.
(Engine ➞ Wheel & Battery)
Engine Generation/Motor Drive
The vehicle is being slowed by engine
compression and regenerative braking.
The hybrid battery is being charged by
regenerative braking.
(Engine ➞Battery ➞Wheel)
Engine Generation/Regeneration
The engine and regenerative brake sys-
tem charges the hybrid battery.
(Engine & Wheel ➞ Battery)
Engine Brake/Regeneration
The engine friction is used to vehicle
brake system and the regenerative brake
charges the hybrid battery.
(Wheel ➞Engine & Battery)
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Features of your vehicle
ECO Level display
When the vehicle is started, the ECO
Level display will indicate level number 4.
If you drive economically, the ECO Level
will increase. However, if you do not drive
economically, the ECO Level will
decrease.Total ECO Score display
If your ECO Level reaches its maximum,
your Total ECO Score automatically rises
by 1 point. Total ECO Score points are
saved and accumulate over time.
The image displayed on Total ECO Score
will change continuously, adding leaves
and flowers to a branch.
Instant fuel consumption
(l/100 km or MPG)
This mode calculates the instantaneous
fuel consumption every 2 seconds,
based on driving distance and amount of
fuel injected into the engine.
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Average fuel consumption (if equipped)
(l/100 km or MPG)
This mode calculates the average fuel
consumption from the total fuel used and
the distance since the last average con-
sumption reset. The total fuel used is cal-
culated from the fuel consumption input.
For an accurate calculation, drive more
than 50 m (0.03 miles).
Pressing the RESET button for more than
1 second, when the average fuel con-
sumption is being displayed, clears the
average fuel consumption to zero (---).
If the vehicle speed exceeds 1 km/h after
refueled more than 6 l , the average fuel
consumption will be cleared to zero (---). Distance to empty (mi. or km)
This mode indicates the estimated dis-
tance to empty based on the current fuel
in the fuel tank and the amount of fuel
delivered to the engine. When the
remaining distance is below 50 km (30
miles), “---” will be displayed and the dis-
tance to empty indicator will blink.
The meter’s working range is from 50 to
990 km (30 to 990 miles).
Average speed (MPH or km/h)
This mode calculates the average speed
of the vehicle since the last average
speed reset.
Even if the vehicle is not in motion, the
average speed keeps going while the
engine is running.
Pressing the RESET button for more
than 1 second, when the average speed
is being displayed, clears the average
speed to zero (---).
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Elapsed time
This mode indicates the total time trav-
eled since the last driving time reset.
Even if the vehicle is not in motion, the
average speed continues to be calculat-
ed while the engine is running.
The meter’s working range is from
0:00~99:59.
Pressing the RESET button for more
than 1 second, when the driving time is
being displayed, clears the driving time to
zero (0:00).
✽ ✽NOTICE
• If the vehicle is not on level ground or
the battery power has been interrupt-
ed, the “Distance to empty” function
may not operate correctly.
The trip computer may not register
additional fuel if less than 6 liters (1.6
gallons) of fuel are added to the vehi-
cle.
• The fuel consumption (if equipped) and distance to empty values may
vary significantly based on driving
conditions, driving habits, and condi-
tion of the vehicle.
• The distance to empty value is an esti- mate of the available driving distance.
This value may differ from the actual
driving distance available.
Tripmeter (mi. or km)
TRIP A : Tripmeter A
TRIP B : Tripmeter B
This mode indicates the distance of indi-
vidual trips selected since the last trip-
meter reset.
The meter's working range is from 0.0 to
9999.9 km (0.0 to 9999.9 miles).
Pressing the RESET button for more
than 1 second, when the tripmeter (TRIP
A or TRIP B) is being displayed, clears
the tripmeter to zero (0.0).
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Outside thermometer
The current outside temperature is dis-
played in 1°C (1°F) increments. The tem-
perature range is between -40°C ~ 60°C
(-40°F ~ 140°F).
The outside temperature display may
not change immediately like a typical
thermometer.
Distance to Service
To enter the "Distance to Service" mode,
press the TRIP button for less than 1 sec-
ond.
Engine Oil(Tire Rotation) Service
Required
1. If service is required, the message will be displayed.
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2. If you would like to reset or inactivatethe maintenance system press the
RESET button for more than 1 second.
The display will change to "Engine Oil
Service Message" mode.
You can move to items by pressing the TRIP button and select the desired
item by pressing the RESET button.
Maintenance
1. When the vehicle is at a standstill, pressing the TRIP button for more than
2 seconds with the ENGINE START/
STOP button in the ON position or
engine running, the LCD display on
the cluster will change to the "User
Setting" mode.
You can move to the items by pressing the TRIP button and select the item by
pressing the RESET button. 2. In the "User Setting" mode select
"Maintenance".
3. Select the desired maintenance schedule.
4. If finished, you can come out of the Maintenance mode by pressing the
TRIP button for more than 2 seconds.
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Vehicle option (if equipped)
1. When the vehicle is at a standstill,
pressing the TRIP button for more than
2 seconds with the ENGINE
START/STOP button in the ON posi-
tion or engine running, the LCD dis-
play on the cluster will change to the
"User Setting" mode.
You can move to items by pressing the TRIP button and select the item by
pressing the RESET button.
2. In the "User Setting" mode, select "Vehicle Option".
3. Move (TRIP button) to the desired item and select (RESET button).
Auto Door Lock
Off - The auto door lock operation will be canceled.
Speed - All doors will be automatically locked when the vehicle speed
exceeds 15 km/h (9.3 mph).
Shift Lever - All doors will be automati- cally locked if the shift lever
is shifted from the P(Park)
position to the R(Reverse),
N(Neutral) or D(Drive) posi-
tion.
Auto Door Unlock
Off - The auto door unlock operation willbe inactivated.
Key Out - All doors will be automatically unlocked when smart key is
removed from the smart key
holder.
Shift Lever - All doors will be automati- cally unlocked if the shift
lever is shifted to the P
(Park) position.
Twice Unlock
On - The driver’s door will unlock if thedoor is unlocked. When the door is
unlocked again within 4 seconds, all
doors will unlock.
Off - The two turn unlock function will be inactivated. Therefore, all doors will
unlock if the door is unlocked.
❈ Except the central door lock switch.
Horn feedback
On - The hazard warning light will blink
and the horn will sound when the
door is locked or unlocked with the
transmitter or smart key.
Off - The hazard warning light will blink but the horn will not sound when the
door is locked or unlocked with the
transmitter or smart key.
Seat Easy Access (only for DriverPosition Memory System equippedvehicle)
On - The driver's seat will automatically move forward or rearward for the
driver to enter or exit the vehicle
comfortably.
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Headlamp Escort
On - The Headlamp Escort and EscortWelcome function will be activated.
Off - The Headlamp Escort and Escort Welcome function will be inactivat-
ed.
Welcome Light (if equipped)
On - The Welcome Light function will beactivated.
Off - The Welcome Light function will be inactivated.
Steering Position
On - Steering Position display functionwill be activated.
Off - Steering Position display function will be inactivated.
Auto Triple Turn (One-touch tripleturn signal)
On - The lane change signals will blink 3 times when the turn signal lever is
moved slightly.
Off - The Auto Triple Turn function will be inactivated.
AVG fuel economy
Auto Reset - The average fuel economy will reset automatically
when you drive after refuel-
ing.
Manual Reset - The average fuel econo- my will not reset auto-
matically when you drive
after refueling.
Warnings and indicators
All warning lights are checked by turning
the ignition switch ON (do not start the
engine). Any light that does not illuminate
should be checked by an authorized Kia
dealer.
After starting the engine, check to make
sure that all warning lights are off. If any
are still on, this indicates a situation that
needs attention. When releasing the
parking brake, the brake system warning
light should go off. The fuel warning light
will stay on if the fuel level is low.

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EV mode
This light illuminates if the vehicle only is
moved by the electric motor.
Service indicator
This indicator comes on when any mal-
function occurs in the hybrid system. If
this occurs, have your vehicle checked by
an authorized Kia dealer.
Air bag warning light
This warning light will illuminate for
approximately 6 seconds each time you
turn the engine start/stop button to the
ON position.
This light also comes on when the
Supplement Restraint System (SRS) is
not working properly. If the air bag warn-
ing light does not come on, or continu-
ously remains on after operating for
about 6 seconds when you turned the
engine start/stop button to the ON posi-
tion or started the engine, or if it comes
on while driving, have the SRS inspected
by an authorized Kia dealer.
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light
This warning light illuminates if the
engine start/stop button is turned ON
and goes off in approximately 3 seconds
if the system is operating normally.
If the ABS warning light remains on,
comes on while driving, or does not
come on when the engine start/stop but-
ton is turned to the ON position, this indi-
cates that the ABS may have malfunc-
tioned.
If this occurs, have your vehicle checked
by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as
possible. The normal braking system will
still be operational, but without the assis-
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Features of your vehicle
Electronic brake
force distribution
(EBD) system
warning light
If these two warning lights illuminate at
the same time while driving, your vehi-
cle’s ABS and EBD system may have
malfunctioned.
In this case, your ABS and regular brake
system may not work normally. Have the
vehicle checked by an authorized Kia
dealer as soon as possible.✽ ✽NOTICE
If the ABS warning light or EBD warn-
ing light is on and stays on, the
speedometer or odometer/tripmeter
may not work. In this case, have your
vehicle checked by an authorized Kia
dealer as soon as possible.
Seat belt warning
As a reminder to the driver, the seat belt
warning light will blink for approximately
6 seconds each time you turn the engine
start/stop button ON, regardless of belt
fastening.
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the engine start/stop button is
turned on, the seat belt warning light and
the seat belt warning chime will operate
for approximately 6 seconds. But if it is
refastened within the 6 seconds, the
warning light will blink till the 6 seconds
and the warning chime will turn off imme-
diately.
If the driver's seat belt is disconnected
after the engine start/stop button is
turned to the ON position, the seat belt
warning light will blink for approximately
6 seconds. But if it is fastened within the
6 seconds the warning light will turn off
immediately. If the driver's seat belt is not
fastened when the vehicle speed
exceeds 10 km/h (6 mph), the seat belt
warning light and chime will operate
approximately 11 times with a pattern of
6 seconds on and 24 seconds off until
the belt is fastened or the vehicle speed
decreases below 5 km/h (3 mph).
WARNING
If both ABS and Brake warning
lights are on and stay on, your vehi-
cle’s brake system will not work
normally during sudden braking.
Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized Kia dealer as soon as
possible.