Kia Optima hybrid 2012 Quick setup guide

Printing : Oct. 10, 2011
Publication No. : UM 120 PS 003
Printed in Korea
2012
Warranty and Consumer
Information Manual

Circle One Miss Ms. Mrs. Mr.
Owner's Name
Address
City State Zip Code
Telephone Number Customer Email
Salesperson's Name
Dealer's Name
Address
City State Zip Code
Dealer Code Date of Retail Delivery or First Use
Vehicle Identification Number
Speedometer Replacement Record
The speedometer in this vehicle was replaced on
with miles.
Dealer Name
Dealer Signature
To determine true vehicle mileage, the mileage noted here should be added to the current mileage
shown on the speedometer installed.
Important
Please keep this manual with your Kia Vehicle.
This manual should be presented to a Kia
Dealer if warranty service is needed. This
manual should remain with your Kia Vehicle
if you sell it so future owners will have this
information.
Definitions
As used in this manual (unless otherwise
specifically stated):
“Kia” means Kia Motors America, Inc., P.O.Box
52410 Irvine, CA 92619-2410, U.S.A., the
distributor of Kia Vehicles in the United States.
“Kia Vehicle” means a 2012 model year Kia Motor
Vehicle manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation,
231 Yangjae-Dong, Seocho-Ku, Seoul, Korea.
“Authorized Kia Dealer” means a person in the
United States of America authorized by Kia
Motors America, Inc. to service Kia Vehicles or
perform repairs under the warranties in this
manual.
“Kia Accessory” means a Genuine Kia Accessory
or Genuine Kia optional equipment supplied by
Kia Motors America, Inc.
(date)

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Welcome ........................................................ 2
Warranty Coverage ........................................ 3
New Vehicle Limited Warranty ..................... 4
Hybrid System Warranty ...............................14
Anti-Perforation Limited Warranty ............. 15
Federal Emission Control Warranty ............ 17
California Emission Control Warranty ........ 25
Replacement Parts and Accessories
Limited Warranty ......................................... 31
Scheduled Maintenance Record .................. 35
Dealer Certification ..................................... 39
When you need to talk to Kia and Roadside
Assistance .................................................... 40
Table of Contents

The latest engineering techniques have been
incorporated into the design and production of your Kia
Vehicle. From the moment you get behind the wheel of
your new Kia Vehicle, you’ll notice how satisfying it
feels; a feeling you’ll appreciate for as long as you own
your Kia Vehicle. You’ll also be pleased by how strongly
we stand behind every Kia Vehicle. The New vehicle 60
month/60,000 Miles Limited Warranty described in this
manual is one of the finest available.
This warranty and consumer manual details the warranties
provided by Kia. You should consult this manual and your
Owner’s Manual to ascertain the maintenance intervals
you need to follow to maintain your warranty coverage.
In addition, your Authorized Kia Dealer will take care of
your service needs using Kia Genuine Parts and Kia
Genuine Accessories. These parts are covered by a
“Replacement Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty”.
Please see the contents of this manual for coverage
terms.
At Kia, it’s not enough to sell vehicles that look pleasing
in the showroom. We’re committed to making sure you
enjoy your Kia for years to come.
Welcome from Kia
Welcome
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This overview chart illustrates warranty coverage and term by months and miles. Please refer to the appropriate
sections in this book for detailed information regarding each of these warranties.
Warranty Program Coverage at a Glance
Warranty Coverage
Emissions Defect
• Any Related Parts
• Specific Parts
Emission Performance
• Any Related Parts
• Specific Parts
Emissions Defect
• Any Related Parts
• Specific Parts
*2
• SULEV*3
Emission Performance
Replacement Parts & Accessories
Basic
Power Train*1
Service Adjustment
Original Equipment Battery
Paint
Audio / Entertainment
Anti-Perforation
Hybrid System
60,000
100,000
Unlimited
36,000
36,000
100,000
100,000
24
96
24
96
36
84
180
36
12
60
120
12
24
36
36
60
120
Months in MILES IN SERVICE
Service 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 150,000
WARRANTY TERM(whichever comes first)
Federal
California
24,000
12,000
12,000
80,000
24,000
50,000
50,000
70,000
80,000
NOTE: Tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers.
*1 Original owner 120 Months/100,000 Miles Second and Subsequent Owner(s) 60 Months/60,000 Miles.
*2 Except those specified parts covered by the Federal Emission Performance Warranty.
*3 SULEV covers specific parts for 180 months / 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first. This Limitied California Emission Control Warranty
applies ONLY to SULEV vehicles which are first sold as new vehicles by dealers in California or any other states adopting and
mandating the California Emission Standards. These warranties do not provide any further warranty coverage beyond what is required
by state law.
EMISSION WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY
Original Owner 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 this New
Vehicle Limited Warranty and, if so, (b) obtain
cooperation from an Authorized Kia Dealer to conduct
such repair or replacement without 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.
Parts replaced under any warranties in the Manual
become the property of Kia.
1. The Warranty Period
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty is divided into
various warranty periods. For the purpose of all
warranties contained in this Manual(other than
warranties on replacement parts or accessories
installed after the Kia Vehicle was placed into use),
the warranty period begins on the Date of First
Service. “Date of First Service” means the first date
the Kia Vehicle is delivered to the first retail
purchaser, is leased or is placed into service as a
company vehicle use (e.g., as a demonstrator, rental
What is Covered
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
New Vehicle Limited Warranty

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or fleet vehicle), whichever is earliest. Moreover,
whenever this manual refers to a warranty period of
months/miles, it means whichever comes first. Any
remaining portion of any warranty, except the 120
month/100,000 mile Power Train (Original Owner)
warranty, is fully transferable to subsequent owners.
2. Warranty Coverage
•Basic Warranty Coverage
Except as limited or excluded below, all components
of your new Kia Vehicle are covered for 60
months/60,000 miles from the Date of First Service,
whichever comes first (Basic Limited Warranty
Coverage). This Warranty does not cover wear and
maintenance items, or those items excluded
elsewhere in the Manual. See “Exceptions” and
“What is Not Covered.”
•Power Train Coverage
For Original Owners (defined below), the Power
Train Limited Warranty begins upon expiration of the
60 month/60,000 mile Basic Limited Warranty
Coverage, and will continue to cover the following
components up to 120 months or 100,000 miles from
the Date of First Service, whichever comes first. It
does not cover normal wear and tear, maintenance, or
those items excluded elsewhere in this manual. See
“Exceptions” and “What is Not Covered.”
The items covered by the Power Train Limited
Warranty include:
- In the Engine: Cylinder block, cylinder head and
all internal parts, timing gear, seals and gaskets,
valve cover, flywheel, oil pump, water pump and
turbo charger..
- In the Transaxle: Drive shafts, universal joints,
front hubs, bearings, seals and gaskets.
- In the Axles: Axle shafts and C-V joints
(couplings), seals, hub and wheel bearings.
-In the Transmission: Transmission case, transfer
case, torque converter and all internal parts, seals,
and gaskets.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty

-In the Differentials: Front and rear differential
assemblies, cases, all internal parts, seals and
gaskets.
-In the Propeller Shafts: Drive shafts, universal
joints.
*Auto Transmission of HEV vehicle is covered
under HYBRID SYSTEM WARRANTY. See the
detailed information in the Hybrid Warranty section
on page14.
•Original Owner
An Original Owner is defined as the first retail
purchaser or lessee of the Kia Vehicle who takes
delivery of the Kia Vehicle on its Date of First
Service. If the Kia Vehicle was first placed in service
as a lease vehicle, and the lessee purchases the
vehicle at the end of the lease, the 120
month/100,000 mile Power Train Limited Warranty
remains in effect. The Power Train Limited
Warranty is not transferable to subsequent owners.
•Vehicles Placed in Commercial Service
The 120 month/100,000 mile Power Train Limited
Warranty also excludes all coverage for any Kia
Vehicle that has been placed into any form of
commercial service, including but not limited to taxi,
route delivery, livery service, or rental.
•Adjustment Coverage
Service Adjustments are covered for the first 12
months/12,000 miles. Service adjustments means
minor repairs not usually associated with the
replacement of parts, such as wheel balance and
alignment, freeplay or tension adjustments of cables,
belts, levers and pedals, engine adjustments (idle
speed, etc.), body parts and fittings.
3. Exceptions
The items specified below are covered for periods
different from the basic coverage.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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•Air Conditioner Refrigerant Charge
Air conditioner refrigerant charge is covered for the
first 12 months of the warranty period regardless of
mileage. Over the balance of the warranty period,
refrigerant charge is covered only when replenished
as part of a warranty repair.
•Audio / Entertainment System
An original equipment radio, compact disk player,
OE DVD / RSE (Rear Seat Entertainment System)
or navigation system is covered for the first
36months/36,000 miles.
•Battery (Non Hybrid)
The original equipment battery is covered by a
limited warranty for a period of 24 months,
regardless of mileage. During 24 months of the
warranty period, a defective battery will be replaced
at no cost to you. Kia will cover diagnostic,
installation and replacement battery costs.
Kia will not reimburse you for any portion of the
cost of a non-Kia replacement battery.
* Refer to page 24 for Hybrid Battery Pack
Coverage.
•Brake and Clutch Linings
Brake linings, including pads and shoes, and clutch
linings are warranted for 12 months/12,000 miles,
whichever comes first, if they fail to function
properly during normal use. Brake linings are
designed to wear out as part of the process of
stopping your vehicle safely and consistently while
providing reasonable levels of noise and vibration
during normal use. Brake or clutch linings function
properly during normal even if they need
replacement in less than the full warranty period.
Rather, most replacements at lower mileage are
required by driver usage habits which can cause high
rates of wear. In addition, brake lining wear is
substantially increased by environmental conditions
such as exposure to road salt or due to regular
driving in stop and go rush hour traffic. The more
wear factors which are present, the more rapid the
wear. Resulting repairs and replacements of linings
are not covered by your warranty.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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•Paint
Paint repairs due to non-impact discoloration,
fading, cracking, chipping, or flaking are covered for
the first 36 Months/36,000 miles.
•Seat Belt Warranty-Kansas
The seat belts in Kia Vehicles originally sold in the
State of Kansas are covered under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty for a period of 10 years,
regardless of mileage, when the repairs are
performed by an Authorized Kia Dealer in Kansas.
4. Limited Liability
Liability under this warranty is limited solely to the
repair or replacement of factory installed parts if
they fail to function properly during normal use.
Such repair or replacement shall be carried out by an
Authorized Kia Dealer at its place of business. This
warranty does not include any other expense,
including but limited to those for any replacement
transportation or for the loss of use of your Kia
vehicle.