ECO mode KIA OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID 2017 User Guide

Virtual Engine Sound System
(VESS)
The Virtual Engine Sound System gen‐
erates an engine sound for pedestrians to hear vehicle while at low speeds in
EV mode.
High voltage battery air intake
Hybrid battery air intake
The hybrid battery air intake is located
on the bottom of the rear seats. The air intake cools down the hybrid bat‐
tery. When the hybrid battery air in‐
take is blocked, the hybrid battery may be overheated. Do not obstruct the air
intake with any other objects.
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The high-voltage battery air intake is
located on the left side of the rear seats. The air intake cools down the
high-voltage battery.
When the high-voltage battery air in‐
take is blocked, the high-voltage bat‐ tery may be overheated and the vehicle
performance may become limited and
set a hybrid warning lamp. Do not ob‐ struct the air intake with any other ob‐
jects.
WARNING
nAir Intake
•Blocking the air intake behind therear seats may damage the HEVbattery.
•Do not allow any water into the airintake even when cleaning. If anywater enters the air intake, theHybrid battery may cause an elec‐tric shock which can cause seriousinjury or death due to electrocu‐tion.
If an accident occurs
• Avoid the engine compartment.
• Avoid any orange or high voltage wires, cables, or components.
• Assume that a high voltage compo‐ nent is exposed and move away fromthe vehicle as promptly as possible.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
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1. Steering wheel audio controls................ ................ p. 6-03
2. Driver’s front air bag........................ ........................ p. 4-51
3. Horn...................................... ...................................... p. 5-42
4. Instrument cluster.......................... .......................... p. 5-48
5. Wiper and washer control lever............................ p. 5-122
6. Engine start/stop button.................... .................... p. 7-06
7. Cruise control.............................. .............................. p. 7-47
Speed limit control.......................... .......................... p. 7-55
Advanced smart cruise control system........ ........ p. 7-59
8. Audio...................................... ...................................... p. 6-02
9. Hazard warning flasher...................... ...................... p. 8-02
10. Automatic climate control system........... ........... p. 5-137
11. Shift lever A/T.............................. .............................. p. 7-11
12. Heated steering wheel button................ ................ p. 5-42
13. Drive mode button.......................... .......................... p. 7-75 Active Eco button........................... ........................... p. 7-75
14. Seat warmer.............................. .............................. p. 5-155 Air ventilation seat.................................................. p. 5-156
15. Electronic parking brake (EPB) switch......... ......... p. 7-19
16. Auto Hold On/Off button.......................................... p. 7-24

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SMART TRUNK (IF EQUIPPED)
On a vehicle equipped with a smart key,
the trunk can be opened with no-touch activation using the Smart Trunk sys‐
tem.
How to use the Smart Trunk
The trunk can be opened with no-touch
activation satisfying all the conditions below. • After 15 seconds when all doors are closed and locked.
• Positioned in the detecting area for more than 3 seconds.
NOTICE
•The Smart Trunk does not operate
when:
-The smart key is detected with‐
in 15 seconds after the doors
are closed and locked, and is
continuously detected.
-The smart key is detected with‐
in 15 seconds after the doors
are closed and locked, and
1.5 m from the front door han‐
dles (for vehicles equipped with
Welcome Light).
-A door is not locked or closed.
-The smart key is in the vehicle.
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1. Setting To activate the Smart Trunk, go to
User Settings Mode and select
Smart Trunk on the LCD display.

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LCD DISPLAY (IF EQUIPPED)

LCD modes
ModesSymbolExplanation
Trip Computer
This mode displays driving information like the tripmeter, fuel economy, and so on.
For more details, refer to L

Other features
ItemsExplanation
Fuel Economy Auto Reset If this item is checked, the average fuel economy will reset automatically when refu‐ eling.
Fuel Economy Unit Choose the fuel economy unit. (Km/L, L/100)
- Speedometer is km/h type: Km/L or L/100km
- Speedometer is MPH type: US gallon or UK gallon
Temperature Unit Choose the temperature unit. (°C, °F)
Tire Pressure Unit (if equipped) Choose the tire pressure unit. (psi, kPa, Bar)
Language
(if equipped) Choose the language.

Trip modes (Trip computer)
The trip computer is a microcomputer-
controlled driver information system
that displays information related to driving.
NOTICE
Some driving information stored in
the trip computer (for example
Average Vehicle Speed) resets if the
battery is disconnected.

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MOVE scroll switch ( / ) in the trip
computer mode.
Fuel economy
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• The distance to empty is the estima‐
ted distance the vehicle can be driven
with the remaining fuel. - Distance range: 1 ~ 9,999 km or 1 ~ 9,999 mi.
• If the estimated distance is below 1 km (1 mi.), the trip computer will dis‐
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Tripmeter (1)
• The tripmeter is the total driving dis‐ tance since the last tripmeter reset.- Distance range: 0.0 ~ 9999.9 km or mi.
• To reset the tripmeter, press the OK button (reset) on the steering wheelfor more than 1 second when the
tripmeter is displayed.
Average Vehicle Speed (2)
• The average vehicle speed is calcula‐ ted by the total driving distance and
driving time since the last average
vehicle speed reset. - Speed range: 0 ~ 260 km/h or 0 ~
160 mph
• To reset the average vehicle speed, press the OK button (reset) on the
steering wheel for more than 1 sec‐
ond when the average vehicle speed
is displayed.
NOTICE
•The average vehicle speed is not
displayed if the driving distance
has been less than 50 meters
(0.03 miles) or the driving time
has been less than 10 seconds
since the ignition switch or Engine
Start/Stop button was turned to
ON.
•Even if the vehicle is not in motion,
the average vehicle speed keeps
calculating, as long as while the
engine is running.
Elapsed Time (3)
• The elapsed time is the total driving time since the last elapsed time re‐
set. - Time range (hh:mm): 00:00 ~ 99:59 • To reset the elapsed time, press the
OK button (reset) on the steering
wheel for more than 1 second when
the elapsed time is displayed.
NOTICE
Even if the vehicle is not in motion,
the elapsed time keeps calculating,
as long as the engine is running.
Digital speedometer
This mode displays the current speed
of the vehicle.
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One time driving information mode
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This display shows trip distance (1),
average fuel economy (2) and the vehi‐ cle can be driven with the remaining
fuel (3).
This information is displayed for a few
seconds when you turn off the engine and then goes off automatically. The
information provided is calculated ac‐
cording to each trip.
If the estimated distance is below 1 km (1 mi.), the distance to empty (3) will
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Check high beam assist system (if
equipped)
• This warning message illuminates ifthe high beam assist system has a
malfunction.
In this case, we recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by an au‐ thorized Kia dealer.
Low fuel
• This warning message illuminates if the fuel tank is nearly empty.- When the low fuel level warning light is illuminated.
Add fuel as soon as possible.
Device in wireless charger (if
equipped)
If a smart phone is still left on the wire‐
less charging pad unattended, even when the Engine Start/Stop button is
turned to the ACC or OFF position, and
the instrument panel's one time driving information mode has finished, a warn‐
ing message will light up on the instru‐
ment panel.
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You should refill the fuel tank to pre‐
vent hybrid battery damage.
Refill inverter coolant
This warning message illuminates when
the inverter coolant is nearly empty.
You should refill the inverter coolant.
Check brakes
This warning message illuminates when
the brake performance is low or the re‐ generative brake does not work prop‐
erly due to a failure in the brake sys‐
tem.
In this case, it may take longer for the brake pedal to operate and the braking
distance may become longer.
Stop vehicle and check brakes
This warning message is displayed
when a failure occurs in the brake sys‐ tem.
In this case, park the vehicle in a safe
location and we recommend you to tow
your vehicle to the nearest authorized Kia dealer and have the vehicle inspec‐
ted.
Coasting guide (if equipped)
A chime will sound and the coasting
guide indicator will blink four times to inform the driver when to take the foot
off from the accelerator by anticipating
a decelerating event* based on the analysis of driving routes and road con‐
ditions of the navigation. It encourages
the driver to remove foot from the pedal and allow coasting down the road
with EV motor only. This helps prevent
unnecessary fuel consumption and in‐ creases fuel efficiency. ❈ Example of a deceleration event is
going down an extended hill, slow‐ ing down approaching a toll booth,
and approaching reduced speed
zones.
• User settings
Press the Engine Start/Stop button
and put the shift lever in P (Park). In
the User Settings Mode, select Driv‐
ing Assist, Coasting Guide, and then On to turn on the system. Cancel the
selection of coasting guide to turn off
the system. For the explanation of
the system, press and hold the [OK]
button.
• Operation conditions To activate the system, take the fol‐
lowing procedures. Enter your desti‐
nation information on the navigation
and select the driving route. Select the ECO mode in the Integrated Driv‐
ing Control System. Then, satisfy the
following. - The driving speed should be be‐ tween 60 km/h (37 mph) and
160 km/h (99 mph).
❈ The operating speed may vary due
to difference between instrument
cluster and navigation effected by
tire inflation level.
Unplug vehicle to start (Plug-in
Hybrid)
The message is displayed when you
start the engine without unplugging
the charging cable. Unplug the charging
cable, and then start the vehicle.
Remaining charge time (Plug-in
Hybrid)
The message is displayed to notify the
remaining time to fully charge the bat‐ tery.
Shift to P to charge (Plug-in
Hybrid)
The message is displayed when the
charging connector is plugged with the
shift lever in R (Reverse), N (Neutral) or
D (Drive). Move the shift lever to P
(Park) and re-start the charging proc‐ ess.
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