KIA OPTIMA PHEV 2019 Owners Manual

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Always check that the fuel cap is
installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an accident.
✽ ✽NOTICE
Tighten the cap until it clicks once,
otherwise the fuel cap open warning
indicator light will illuminate.
WARNING- Fire/explo-
sion risk
Read and follow all warnings
posted at the gas station facili-
ty. Failure to follow all warnings
may result in severe personal
injury, severe burns or death
due to fire or explosion.WARNING- Static electricity
Before touching the fuel noz- zle, you should eliminate
potentially dangerous static
electricity discharge by touch-
ing another metal part of the
vehicle, a safe distance away
from the fuel filler neck, noz-
zle, 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
fabric (polyester, satin, nylon,
etc.) capable of producing stat-
ic electricity. Static electricity
discharge can ignite fuel
vapors resulting in rapid burn-
ing. If you must reenter the
vehicle, you should once again
eliminate potentially danger-
ous static electricity discharge
by touching a metal part of the
vehicle, away from the fuel filler
neck, nozzle or other gasoline
source.WARNING- Refueling
Always remove the fuel cap
carefully and slowly. If the cap
is venting fuel or if you hear a
hissing sound, wait until the
condition stops before com-
pletely removing the cap. If
pressurized fuel sprays out, it
can cover your clothes or skin
and subject you to the risk of
fire and burns.

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Make sure to refuel your vehicle
according to the “Fuel requirements”
suggested in chapter 1.
If the fuel filler cap requires replace-
ment, use only a genuine Kia cap or
the equivalent specified for your vehi-
cle. An incorrect fuel filler cap can
result in a serious malfunction of the
fuel system or emission control sys-
tem.
WARNING- Cell phone
fires
Do not use cellular phones
while refueling. Electric current
and/or electronic interference
from cellular phones can poten-
tially ignite fuel vapors causing
a fire.
WARNING- Smoking
DO NOT use matches or a
lighter and DO NOT SMOKE or
leave a lit cigarette in your vehi-
cle while at a gas station espe-
cially during refueling.
Automotive fuel is highly flam-
mable and can, when ignited,
result in fire.
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 securely closed,
before starting the engine.
CAUTION- Exterior paint
Do not spill fuel on the exterior surfaces of the vehicle. Anytype of fuel spilled on paintedsurfaces may damage the paint.
WARNING- Portable fuel
container
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 containers designed to
carry and store gasoline.

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Emergency fuel filler lid release
If the fuel filler lid does not open
using the remote fuel filler lid
release, you can open it manually.
Remove the panel in the cargo area.
Pull the handle out slightly.
CAUTION
Do not pull the handle exces-sively, otherwise the luggagearea trim or release handle maybe damaged.
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Opening the fuel filler lid
The fuel filler lid must be opened
from inside the vehicle by pressing
the fuel filler lid opener button.
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 radiator anti-freeze) or
move the vehicle to a warm place
and allow the ice to melt. Wait until the fuel tank is depressur-
ized. The message is displayed when
the fuel filler lid opens after the fuel
tank is depressurized.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
• It may take up to 20 seconds to
open fuel filler door.
• When the fuel filler door is frozen and does not open after 20 seconds
at freezing temperature, slightly
tap the fuel filler door and then
attempt to open it.
FUEL FILLER LID (PLUG-IN HYBRID)
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1. Stop the engine.
2. To open the fuel filler lid, push thefuel filler lid opener button.
3. Pull open the fuel filler lid (1).
4. To remove the cap, turn the fuel filler cap (2) counterclockwise(3).
5. Refuel as needed.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• Add fuel into the fuel tank within
20 minutes after opening the fuel
filler lid. After 20 minutes, the fuel
tank may shut off, causing fuel to
overflow. In this case, re-press the
fuel filler lid opening button.
• Close the fuel filler lid after fuel- ing the vehicle. If you start the
vehicle with the fuel filler lid
opened, the message, “Check fuel
door”, illuminates on the LCD dis-
play.
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CAUTION
Do not leave the fuel filler door
open for an extended period oftime. Doing so may cause thebattery to discharge.
WARNING
Do not refuel the vehicle while
charging the high voltage
hybrid battery. Doing so may
cause a fire or an explosion due
to static electricity.

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Closing the fuel filler lid
1. To install the cap, turn it clockwise
until it “clicks” once. This indicates
that the cap is securely tightened.
2. Close the fuel filler lid and push it in lightly making sure that it is
securely closed.
✽ ✽NOTICE - Refueling
Do not "top off" after the nozzle
automatically shuts off when refuel-
ing. If pressurized fuel sprays out, it
can cover your clothes or skin and
subject you to the risk of fire and
burns. Always remove the fuel cap
carefully 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.
✽ ✽NOTICE
Always check that the fuel cap is
installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an accident.
Emergency fuel filler lid release
If the fuel filler lid does not open
using the remote fuel filler lid
release, you can open it manually.
Remove the panel in the cargo area.
Pull the handle out slightly.
In this case, slowly open the fuel tank
cap, because the fuel tank may be
highly pressurized. If fuel leaks out,
or if air hisses out, wait until it disap-
pears, open the fuel tank cap, and
slowly refuel the vehicle. If you quick-
ly pour fuel into the fuel tank, the fuel
may overflow out of the fuel tank.
CAUTION
Do not pull the handle exces-
sively, otherwise the luggagecompartment area trim orrelease handle may be damaged.
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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 overhead console.
The sunroof can be operated for
approximately 30 seconds after
turned to the Engine Start/Stop but-
ton OFF position.
However, if the front door is opened,
the sunroof cannot be operated even
within the 30 second period.In cold and wet climates, the sunroof
may not work properly due to freez-
ing conditions.
After the vehicle is washed or in a
rainstorm, 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.
PANORAMIC SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
CAUTION- Sunroof
control lever
Do not continue to press the sun-
roof control lever after the sun-roof is fully opened, closed, ortilted. Damage to the motor orsystem components could occur.
CAUTION - Sunroof motor
damage
To prevent damage to the sun-roof, periodically remove anydirt that may accumulate on theguide rail.
WARNING- Roof cargo
Do not operate the sun roof
while using the roof rack to
transport cargo. This may cause
the cargo to come loose and
distract the driver.
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WARNING
Never adjust the sunroof or
sunshade while driving. This
could result in loss of control
and an accident that may cause
death, serious injury, or proper-
ty damage.
WARNING
Do not allow children to operate
the sunroof. This may result in
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Sunroof open warning
(if equipped)
If the driver turns off the engine when
the sunroof is not fully closed, the
warning chime will sound for a few
seconds and a message will appear
on the LCD display or the warning
indicator will illuminate.
Close the sunroof securely when
leaving your vehicle.
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CAUTION
Make sure the sunroof is fully
closed when leaving your vehi-cle. If the sunroof is open, rainor snow may leak through thesunroof and wet the interior.
CAUTION
Do not extend any luggage out-side the sunroof while driving.
WARNING
In order to prevent accidental operation of the sunroof,
especially by a child, do not
let a child operate the sun-
roof.
Do not sit on the top of the vehicle. It may cause vehicle
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Sunshade
To open the sunshade
Push the sunroof control lever back-
ward to the 1st detent position.
To close the sunshade when thesunroof glass is closed
Push the sunroof control lever for-
ward to the 1st detent position.
To stop the sliding at any point, press
the sunshade control switch momen-
tarily.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Wrinkles formed on the sunshade as
material characteristic are normal.
✽ ✽NOTICE
Only the front glass of the panora-
ma sunroof opens and closes.
CAUTION- Automatic
sunroof shade
Do not pull or push the sun- shade by hand as such actionmay damage the sunshade orcause it to malfunction.
Close the sunroof when driv- ing in dusty environments.Dust may cause a malfunctionof the vehicle system.
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Sliding the sunroof
When the sunshade is closed
Push the sunroof control lever back-
ward to the 2nd detent position, and
both the sunshade and sunroof glass
will slide all the way open. To stop the
sunroof movement at any point, push
the sunroof control glass lever
momentarily.
When the sunshade is opened
Push the sunroof glass control lever
backward to the 1st or 2nd detent
position, the sunroof glass will be
opened.
To stop the sunroof glass movement
at any point, push the sunroof control
lever momentarily.
Automatic reversal
If an object or part of the body is
detected while the sunroof is closing
automatically, it will reverse the direc-
tion, and then stop.
The auto reverse function does not
work if a tiny obstacle is between the
sliding glass and the sunroof sash.
You should always check that all pas-
sengers and objects are away from
the sunroof before closing it.
Objects less than 0.16 inch (4 mm) in
diameter caught between the sun-
roof glass and the front glass chan-
nel may not be detected by the auto-
matic reverse glass and the glass will
not stop and reverse direction.
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