KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2015 Warranty and Consumer Information Guide

California
Emission Control Warranty30
California Emission Control Warranty
Air Induction SystemAir Cleaner Assembly
Intake Manifold (
* 7/70)Fuel Metering SystemEngine Coolant Temperature Sensor
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
Wheel Speed Sensor
Fuel Injector
Fuel Delivery Line
Throttle Body
Oxygen Sensor
Pulsation Damper
Engine Control Module (
* 8/80)Ignition SystemSpark Plugs
Spark Plugs Cable Set
Ignition Coil
Camshaft Position Sensor
Crankshaft Position Sensor
Generator
Valve Timing System CVVT Assy
Oil Control Valve Assy
Oil Temperature Sensor Evaporative Control System
Vapor Storage Canister
Canister Close Valve
Purge Control Solenoid Valve
Fuel Pump
Fuel Tank (
*7/70)Fuel Filler Cap
Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor
ORVR(Vent) Valve
Rollover(Cut) Valve
Positive Crankcase Ventilation System PCV Valve and Hose
Catalyst and Exhaust System Exhaust Manifold
Exhaust Manifold Catalytic Assembly (
* 8/80)Exhaust Pipe
Catalytic Converter Assembly (* 8/80)Hybrid SystemHybrid Battery Pack Assy #10/150 (#10/100) Battery Management System #10/150 (#10/100) Hybrid Power Control Unit #10/150 (#10/100) Miscellaneous Items Used In Above SystemsHose, Clamps,Gasket or Seals
Wires, Harnesses Connectors
All Sensor(Switches, Solenoid Valves, Battery) associated with the ECM\
Onboard Emission Diagnostic Device Malfunction Indicator Light and Bulb (
* 8/80)Data Link Connector (* 8/80)
Spark Plugs shall be warranted for the emissions warranty period, or the\
first scheduled replacement time or mileage, whichever occurs first.
NOTE 1 : The above parts for a Optima Hybrid SULEV vehicle, certified as a Parial\
Zero-Emission Vehicle(PZEV) only, are warrant ed for 15 years
or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first, with the exception of Pennsylv\
ania and Washington.
NOTE 2 : Specific Hybrid System parts designated by "10/150" are warranted for 10\
years or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs firs t, with the
exception of Pennsylvania and Washington.
NOTE 3 : Specific emission parts covered up to 5 years or 60,000 miles, \
whichever occurs first, in Pennsylvania and Washington.
NOTE 4 : Parts designated by "8/80" are warranted for 8 years or 80,000 \
miles, whichever occurs first, in Pennsylvania and Washington.
NOTE 5 : Parts designated by "7/70" are warranted for 7 years or 70,000 \
miles, whichever occurs first, in Pennsylvania and Washington.
NOTE 6 : Specific Hybrid System parts designated by "10/100" are warranted for 10\
years or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs firs t, in Pennsylvania
and Washington.
* (Pennsylvania and Washington only)

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Subject to the other terms and conditions of this limited
warranty manual, Kia Motors America, Inc. (“Kia”)
warrants that it will arrange for an authorized Kia dealer
at locations of its choice to provide for the repair of your
vehicle if it fails to function properly during normal use.
Such service facilities will remedy such failures to
function properly at KMA’s expense, if you present your
vehicle to such a service facility during its normal
operating hours, provide sufficient information to permit
a proper identification and diagnosis of the failure to
function, and permit the facility adequate time to
perform the necessary repair. As this obligation is
subject to the terms, conditions and limitations of this
Manual, you should refer to the manual to understand
which repairs and replacements are covered by this
warranty. If an Authorized Kia Dealer declines or fails to
carry out a proper repair or replacement of a factory
installed part covered by this limited warranty without
charge to you, Kia will (a) determine if the repair or
replacement requested by you is covered by
Replacement Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty
and, if so, (b) obtain cooperation from an Authorized
Kia Dealer to conduct such repair or replacementwithout charge to you. However, Kia’s obligation to do
(a) and (b) requires you to contact the Kia Consumer
Assistance Center and provide all materials needed by
them to carry out those obligations to you. The Center
can be contacted at the address or phone number
provided in the Kia Owner Satisfaction and Assistance
Section of this manual, or can also be found at the Kia
website at http://www.kia.com.
This warranty covers Kia Genuine new or
remanufactured replacement parts and Kia Accessories
supplied from Kia Motors America, Inc. and sold by an
Authorized Kia Dealer. This includes Kia Accessories
installed by an Authorized Kia Dealer or Kia Motors
America, Inc. prior to the retail delivery of a new Kia
V
ehicle.
If a covered replacement part or accessory was installed
by anyone other than an Authorized Kia Dealer, the
replacement part or accessory will be repaired or
replaced without charge for the parts, but all labor
charges will be your responsibility.
Replacement Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty
Replacement Parts and
Accessories Limited Warranty

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Accessories Limited Warranty32
Warranty Period
• Kia Genuine replacement parts
Kia Genuine replacement parts (except battery)
installed by an Authorized Kia Dealer under
warranty are covered for the greater of (1) the
duration of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty or
(2) the first 12 months from the date of
installation of the Kia Genuine replacement parts
or 12,000 miles.
• Kia Genuine replacement battery
This warranty applies only to Kia Genuine
replacement batteries purchased from an
Authorized Kia Dealer in the United States. Kia
Genuine replacement batteries are covered by a
limited warranty for the period of 36 months
from the date of installation, regardless of
mileage. During the first 12 months of the
warranty period a defective Kia Genuine
replacement battery will be replaced at no charge
for the new battery, labor or installation. If a Kia
Genuine replacement battery fails during the last
24 months of the 36-month warranty period, you will receive a pro-rated credit toward the
purchase of a new Kia battery. You are
responsible for all diagnostic, labor and
installation charges.
Pro-Ration Chart:
Months Of Use Consumer Portion Warranty Portion
13-16 months 10% 90%
17-20 months 30% 70%
21-23 months 45% 55%
24-26 months 60% 40%
27-30 months 75% 25%
31-33 months 85% 15%
34-36 months 90% 10%
Kia will not reimburse you for any portion of the
cost of a non-Kia replacement battery.

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Replacement Parts and
Accessories Limited Warranty
• Accessories
A Kia Genuine accessory installed by Kia or an
Authorized Kia Dealer on a new vehicle at the
time of, or prior to the vehicle’s date of delivery
to the original retail purchaser, or the date the
vehicle is first put into service, is covered under
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty and is limited
to 60 months from the date of original retail
delivery date of first use, or 60,000 miles,
whichever occurs first.
A Kia Genuine accessory installed by an
Authorized Kia Dealer after the vehicle was
delivered to the original retail purchaser or first
put into service shall be warranted for the greater
(1)the duration of the New Vehicle Limited
W arranty or (2)12 months or 12,000 miles from
the date of purchase or installation.
Kia Genuine AM/FM Radios, satellite radios,
CD players or other audio equipment purchased
after the vehicle is first put into service are
covered for 12 months/unlimited miles.
A Kia Genuine Air Conditioning System
installed by an Authorized Kia Dealer after the
vehicle is first put into service is covered for 12
months/12,000 miles, whichever comes first, or the remainder of the New Vehicle Limited
W
arranty, whichever is greater, from the date of
installation. A Kia Genuine Air Conditioning
System purchased over the counter is warranted
for 12 months/unlimited miles.
What Is Not Covered
•Damage or corrosion due to such factors as
accidents, negligence, improper repairs or
adjustments, misuse, alterations or collision.
•Damage or surface corrosion from environment
such as acid rain, airborne fallout (chemicals, tree
sap), stones, salt, road hazards, hail, wind storm,
lightning, floods and other acts of God.
•Normal wear, tear or deterioration such as
discoloration, fading, deformation, etc.
•Air conditioner refrigerant charge after the first
12 months, unless replenished as part of a
warranty repair.
•Replacement parts or accessories installed on a
Kia Vehicle in which the odometer has been
altered, or on which the actual mileage cannot be
readily determined.

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Accessories Limited Warranty34
•Replacement parts or accessories used in
applications for which they are not designed.
•Replacement parts or accessories installed
improperly by other than an Authorized Kia
Dealer or Kia.
• Any replacement part or accessory without
proof of purchase or replacement date.
• Non-Kia replacement parts or accessories which
an Authorized Kia Dealer may sell or install on
your Kia Vehicle. To
Get Warranty Service
Y ou must take your Kia Vehicle, along with this
manual and proof of purchase or replacement date,
to an Authorized Kia Dealer in the United States
during its normal service hours. If you have any
questions or need assistance regarding this
warranty, refer to “When You Need to Talk to
Kia” starting on page 40.
Limited Liability The liability of Kia Motors America, Inc. under
this warranty is limited solely to the repair or
replacement of Kia-supplied parts, defective in
materials or workmanship, by an Authorized Kia
Dealer at its place of business, and specifically
does not include any expense of or related to
transportation to such a dealer or payment for loss
of use of the Kia Vehicle during warranty repairs.
Other Terms The “Other Terms” stated on page 12 in the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty also apply to this
warranty.

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Scheduled Maintenance Record
The service records on this and the following pages have
been designed to include the signature of your Authorized
Kia Dealer representative or other repair establishment
representative. This signed form is evidence of completion
of maintenance services and should be kept with the
receipts, repair orders and invoices in the glove box. All
records should be given to any subsequent owner of the Kia
Vehicle. Claims made during the warranty term will not
qualify under the warranty if resulting from lack of
maintenance rather than from defective material or
workmanship. Alternatively, for your convenience, you
have been provided with a vehicle maintenance Log booklet
for your use in recording your Kia vehicle’s maintenance.
Y ou may use either to organize and maintain your records.
Scheduled Maintenance Intervals
For your reference, the chart below shows the basic
intervals of the scheduled maintenance. Refer to your
Owner’s Manual to make sure of the complete schedule.
*Refer to your Owner’s Manual for the specific conditions.
Pre-Delivery Inspection
Mileage:
R.O. Number:
Date:
Authorized Signature:
Dealership:
Service #1 Mileage:
R.O. Number:
Date:
Authorized Signature:
Dealership:
Service #2 Mileage:
R.O. Number: Date:
Authorized Signature:
Dealership:
7,500 MILES or
7.5 MONTHS
5,000 MILES or
5 MONTHSNORMAL DRIVING
CONDITION
SEVERE
DRIVING
CONDITION*

Scheduled Maintenance Record36
Service #3Mileage:
R.O. Number:
Date:
Authorized Signature:
Dealership:
Service #4 Mileage:
R.O. Number:
Date:
Authorized Signature:
Dealership:
Service #5 Mileage:
R.O. Number:
Date:
Authorized Signature:
Dealership:Service #6 Mileage:
R.O. Number:
Date:
Authorized Signature:
Dealership:
Service #7 Mileage:
R.O. Number:
Date:
Authorized Signature:
Dealership:
Service #8 Mileage:
R.O. Number:
Date:
Authorized Signature:
Dealership:

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Scheduled Maintenance Record
Service #9Mileage:
R.O. Number:
Date:
Authorized Signature:
Dealership:
Service #10 Mileage:
R.O. Number:
Date:
Authorized Signature:
Dealership:
Service #11 Mileage:
R.O. Number:
Date:
Authorized Signature:
Dealership:Service #12 Mileage:
R.O. Number:
Date:
Authorized Signature:
Dealership:
Service #13 Mileage:
R.O. Number:
Date:
Authorized Signature:
Dealership:
Service #14 Mileage:
R.O. Number:
Date:
Authorized Signature:
Dealership:

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Service #15Mileage:
R.O. Number:
Date:
Authorized Signature:
Dealership:
Service #16 Mileage:
R.O. Number:
Date:
Authorized Signature:
Dealership:
Service #17 Mileage:
R.O. Number:
Date:
Authorized Signature:
Dealership:Service #18 Mileage:
R.O. Number:
Date:
Authorized Signature:
Dealership:
Service #19 Mileage:
R.O. Number:
Date:
Authorized Signature:
Dealership:
Service #20 Mileage:
R.O. Number:
Date:
Authorized Signature:
Dealership:

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The undersigned Dealer wants you to know that at the time your new Kia V\
ehicle is being delivered:
1. Based upon written notification furnished by the manufacturer, we have k\
nowledge that this Kia Vehicle is covered by an Environmental ProtectionAgency (EPA) Certificate of Conformity.
2. We have made a visual inspection. This inspection is limited to those em\
ission control devices or portions thereof which are visible without removal or adjustment of any vehicle component or system of the Kia Vehicle, whethe\
r emissions related or otherwise. Based upon such visual inspection, there are
no apparent deficiencies in the installation of emission control devices\
by the manufacturer. (“Emission control device” is limited to all devices installed
on a Kia Vehicle for the sole or primary purpose of controlling Kia Vehi\
cle’s emissions which were not in general use prior to 1968.)
3. We have performed all emission control system preparation required by th\
e manufacturer prior to the sale of the Kia Vehicle, as set forth in the current pre-delivery service manual provided by the manufacturer.
4. Except as may be provided in Paragraph 5 below, the Kia Vehicle warranto\
r shall remedy free of charge to the consumer, under terms of the warrantor’s
emission performance warranty, if this Kia Vehicle fails to pass an EPA-\
approved emission test under BOTH of the following conditions:
a. If such test is prior to the expiration of three months or 4,000 miles(whichever comes first) from date or mileage at time of delivery to th\
e
ultimate buyer.
b. If the Kia Vehicle has been maintained and used in accordance with the m\
anufacturer’s written instructions for proper maintenance and use.
5. Check here if the Kia Vehicle is a company car or demonstrator and compl\
ete the following: The Kia Vehicle with which this statement is delivered was placed in ser\
vice as a demonstrator or company car prior to delivery. The manufacturer’s
emission performance warranty period commenced on the date the vehicle w\
as first placed in service, namely on
MonthDayYear
NOTE
The dealer makes no representation or warranty that the emission control\
system or any part thereof is without defect nor that the system will properly
perform. The warrantor’s emission performance warranty referred to ab\
ove, furnished with this Kia Vehicle, is solely that of the warrantor. This statement is
required by section 207 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7541) and the \
EPA regulations issued thereunder.
Dealership Name:
Dealer Certification