fuel KIA OPTIMA PHEV 2018 Warranty and Consumer Information Guide
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty
The following items are not covered:
Damage due to Factors Beyond the Manufacturer’s
Control.
Examples of these factors include, but are not limited to:
•Misuse of your Kia Vehicle such as driving over
curbs, or other hazardous objects or road structures
or into roadway maintenance or construction areas,
overloading the vehicle, racing or engaging in
activities or uses not described in your owner ’s
manual or in Kia’s product literature.
•Accidents and incidents that damage your Kia
vehicle including but not limited to collision, fire,
theft, riot.
•Alteration, modification, tampering, rewiring.
•Damage or corrosion from the environment such as
acid rain, airborne fallout (chemicals, tree sap, etc.),
road salt, hail, wind storm, lightning, floods and acts
of God. This limitation also includes damage to
vehicle assemblies such as brakes and suspension.
•Changes to vehicle appearance caused by normal
use and exposure, corrosion to underlying metalwhen paint integrity is not consistently maintained.
•Consumer induced damage caused by fluid spills,
burns in carpet, seats, trim or other damage that is
not considered a defect in material or workmanship.
•Window glass that is broken, chipped, scratched or
damage from outside influence is not considered a
defect in material or workmanship
•Paint or vehicle finish damage caused by applying
chemicals to the paint surface
•Damage caused by installing incorrect tires(size etc)
•Damage caused by the installation of any part that is
not equal to the OE part in quality of material or
workmanship
Damage due to Lack of Maintenance or the Use of
Wrong Fuel, Oil or Lubricants.
•Improper maintenance or the use of other than the
specified fuel, oil or lubricants recommended in
your Owner’s Manual. It is your obligation to ensure
that you obtain all fuels, oils and lubricants from
reliable vendors using quality products which meet
the Kia specifications identified in your Owner’s
What is Not Covered
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24Federal
Emission Control Warranty
Federal Emission Control Warranty
Air Induction System
Air Cleaner Assembly
Intake Manifold
Fuel Metering System
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
Wheel Speed Sensor
Fuel Injector
Fuel Delivery Line
Throttle Body
Oxygen Sensor
Pulsation Damper
Engine Control Module
* 8/80Ignition System
Spark 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 SensorEvaporative Control System
Vapor Storage Canister
Canister Close Valve
Purge Control Solenoid Valve
Fuel Pump
Fuel Tank
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 * 8/80Exhaust Pipe
Catalytic Converter Assembly * 8/80Hybrid System
Hybrid Battery Pack Assy #10/100Battery Management System #10/100Hybrid Power Control Unit #10/100Miscellaneous Items Used In Above Systems
Hose, 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
* 8/80Data 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 : Specific emission parts covered up to 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first, or up to the fist required scheduled maintenance,
whichever occurs first (See Owner's Manual for required scheduled maintenance).
NOTE 2 : Parts designated by "8/80" are warranted for 8 years or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
NOTE 3 : Specific Hybrid System Parts designated by "10/100" are warranted for 10 years or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
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California
Emission Control Warranty
Your Warranty Rights And Obligations
The California Air Resources Board and Kia Motors
America, Inc., are pleased to explain the emission
control system warranty on your 2018 Kia vehicle. In
California, new motor vehicles must be designed, built
and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog
standards. Kia must warrant the emission control
system on your Kia vehicle for the periods of time
listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect
or improper maintenance of your Kia vehicle.
Your emission control system may include parts such
as the carburetor or fuel-injection system, the ignition
system, catalytic converter, and engine computer. Also
included may be hoses, belts, connectors and other
emission-related assemblies. Where a warrantable
condition exists, Kia will repair your Kia vehicle at no
cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor.
Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage
For 3 years or 50,000 miles, whichever first occurs:
1.If your Kia vehicle fails a Smog Check inspection, all
necessary repairs and adjustments will be made by Kia to
ensure that your vehicle passes the inspection. This is your
emission control system PERFORMANCE WARRANTY.
2.If any emission-related part on your Kia vehicle is
defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Kia. This
is your short-term emission control system DEFECTS
WARRANTY.
For 7 years or 70,000 miles for emission related parts,
whichever first occurs (8 years or 80,000 miles for Federal
Emission Control Warranty) :
If an emission-related part listed in this warranty booklet
specially noted with coverage for 7 years or 70,000 miles is
defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Kia. This
is your long-term emission control system DEFECTS
WARRANTY.
For 2018 SULEV (Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle) vehicle
certified as Partial Zero-Emission Vehicle(PZEV) only, all
parts covered under the PERFORMANCE WARRANTY and
the DEFECT WARRANTY, which are listed in this warranty
booklet on the Emission Warranty Parts List, are warranted for
15 years or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
California Emission Control Warranty Statement
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California
Emission Control Warranty30
California Emission Control Warranty
Air Induction System
Air Cleaner Assembly
Intake Manifold (
* 7/70)Fuel Metering System
Engine 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 System
Spark 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 SensorEvaporative 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 System
Hybrid 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 Systems
Hose, 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 plug-in hybrid SULEV vehicle, certified as a Parial Zero-Emission Vehicle(PZEV) only, are warranted for 15
years or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first, with the exception of Pennsylvania and Washington.
NOTE 2 : Specific Hybrid System parts designated by "10/150" are warranted for 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first, 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 first, in Pennsylvania
and Washington.
* (Pennsylvania and Washington only)