Kia Optima Hybrid 2017 User manual

Owner’s Manual
Supplement
This supplement has information on changed items for the Owner’s Manual.
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Changing plug-in hybrid mode
Pressing the HEV button changes
the plug-in hybrid system modes, as
below.
• Shortly pressed:
EV mode ↔HEV mode
Plug-in hybrid mode indicator
• CD (Charge Depleting, Electric) mode
: The high-voltage
(hybrid) battery is
used to drive the
vehicle.
• CS (Charge Sustaining, Hybrid) mode
: The high-voltage
(hybrid) battery
and gasoline
engine is used to
drive the vehicle.
A corresponding message is displayed
to indicate the selected mode.
Warning and indicator lights
Ready Indicator
This indicator illuminates :
When the vehicle is ready to be driven.
- ON : Normal driving is possible.
- OFF : Normal driving is not possible,
or a problem has occurred.
- Blinking : Emergency driving.
When the ready indicator goes OFF
or blinks, there is a problem with the
system. In this case, we recommend
that you have your vehicle inspected
by an authorized Kia dealer.
DRIVING THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE
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• When the fuel filler lid is frozen
and does not open after 20 seconds
at freezing temperature, slightly
tap the fuel filler lid and then
attempt to open it.
Fuel door open (Plug-in hybrid)
This message is displayed when the
fuel filler lid is opened.
Also means "Ready to refuel".
Check fuel door (Plug-in hybrid)
This message is displayed when the
fuel filler lid is open or an abnormal-
ity has occurred.
Refuel after stopping
(Plug-in hybrid)
This message is displayed when the
fuel filler lid open button is pressed
when a vehicle equipped with a plug-
in hybrid seal-type fuel tank is in
motion (vehicle speed is greater than
0 km/h(mi/h)).
Open fuel door after disconnecting
charging cable (Plug-in hybrid)
This message is displayed when you
press fuel filler lid open button while
charging.
This message explains that refueling
is allowed to finish charging.
Fuel lid is not opened when charging
cable is connected to vehicle.
Charging Door Open
(Plug-in hybrid)
This message indicates that the
charging door is open while in driv-
ing-ready state to encourage you to
inspect and close the door.
(Driving with the charging door open
may result in moisture inflow or dam-
age. This message is used to prevent
such occurrences.)
EV / HEV modes (Plug-in hybrid)
A corresponding message is dis-
played when a mode is selected by
pressing the HEV button.
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Hybrid Battery SOC
(State of Charge) Gauge
This gauge indicates the remaining
hybrid battery power. If the SOC is
near the “L (Low) or 0” level, the vehi-
cle automatically operates the
engine to charge the battery.
However, if the Service Indicator
( ) and Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL) ( ) turn on when the
SOC gauge is near the “L (Low) or 0”
level, we recommend the vehicle be
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
✽✽NOTICE
Never try to start the vehicle if the
fuel tank is empty. In this condition,
the engine cannot charge the high
voltage battery of the hybrid system.
If you try to start the vehicle when
the fuel is empty, the high voltage
battery will become discharged and
be damaged.
Plug-in hybrid mode indicator
• CD (Charge Depleting, Electric) mode
: The high-voltage
(hybrid) battery is
used to drive the
vehicle.
• CS (Charge Sustaining, Hybrid) mode
: The high-voltage
(hybrid) battery
and gasoline
engine is used to
drive the vehicle.
A corresponding message is displayed
to indicate the selected mode.
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OJFH045375L
■Type A
■Type B
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OJFHP046421L
OJFHP046425L/OJFHP046426L
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Foreword
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Table of contents
Hybrid system overview 1
Introduction 2
Your vehicle at a glance 3
Safety features of your vehicle 4
Features of your vehicle 5
Audio system 6
Driving your vehicle 7
What to do in an emergency 8
Maintenance 9
Specifications & Consumer information 10
Appendix 11
Alphabetical index I
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HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) system.................................... 1-02
PHEV (Plug-in Electric Vehicle) system.................................1-03
Charging the plug-in hybrid vehicle....................................... 1-04
Charging information............................................................1-04
Charging time........................................................................ 1-04
Charging types.......................................................................1-05
Charging status..................................................................... 1-06
Scheduled charging ..............................................................1-06
Charging precautions............................................................1-06
Normal charge....................................................................... 1-08
Charging status..................................................................... 1-10
Trickle charger....................................................................... 1-12
Driving the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle..............................1-19
Changing plug-in hybrid mode............................................1-19
Warning and indicator lights............................................... 1-19
Energy flow hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle............................1-24
Vehicle stop............................................................................ 1-24
EV propulsion......................................................................... 1-24
Power assist.......................................................................... 1-24
Engine only propulsion......................................................... 1-25
Engine generation.................................................................1-25
Regeneration......................................................................... 1-25
Engine brake.......................................................................... 1-26
Power reserve....................................................................... 1-26
Engine generation/regeneration........................................ 1-26
Engine generation/motor drive.......................................... 1-27
Engine brake/regeneration..................................................1-27
Starting the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle (Smart key).....1-28
Starting the hybrid system.................................................1-28
Economical and safe operation of hybrid system...........1-28
Components of the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle...............1-30
Safety plug.............................................................................1-33
Some special features of the hybrid vehicle.................... 1-33
Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS)................................ 1-34
High voltage battery air intake...........................................1-34
If an accident occurs.............................................................1-34
When the hybrid vehicle shuts off.....................................1-36
Hybrid system overview
1

HEV (HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE) SYSTEM
The Kia Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) uses both the gasoline engine and the electric motor for power. The electric motor is run
by a 270V high-voltage HEV battery.
Depending on the driving conditions, the HEV computer selectively operates between the engine and the electric motor or
even both at the same time.
Fuel efficiency increases when the engine is at idle, or when the vehicle is driven by the electric motor with the HEV battery.
The HEV battery charge must be maintained for the times when the engine acts as a generator, such as when stopped at idle.
Charging also occurs when decelerating or by regenerative braking.
Hybrid system overview
1-02

PHEV (PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLE) SYSTEM
The Kia Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) shares the characteristics of both a conventional hybrid electric vehicle and an
all-electric vehicle.
When used as a conventional hybrid electric vehicle, the HEV computer selectively operates between the engine and the elec‐
tric motor or even both at the same time.
When it is operating in the electric vehicle mode, the vehicle is driven only using the electric motor over a certain distance until
the hybrid battery becomes low. The driving distance in EV mode depends on customer driving style and road conditions. Ag‐
gressive driving maneuvers may at times temporarily enable the engine to operate for maximum power.
The hybrid battery can be fully charged by connecting a plug to an external electric power source.
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CD (Charge Depleting) ModeElectric motorCS (Charge Sustaining) ModeMotorEngine+MotorEngineChargingChargingBattery chargingElectric Vehicle Mode
Start up/Low speed AccelerationHigh speedDecelerationExternal charging
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CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE
Charging information
• Normal Charger: The plug-in hybrid
vehicle is charged by plugging into a
normal charger installed in your
home or a public charging station.
(For further details, refer to 󳱷Normal
charge󳱸 on page 1-08.)
• Trickle Charger: The plug-in hybrid
vehicle can be charged by using
household electricity.
The electrical outlet in your home
must comply with regulations and
can safely accommodate the Volt‐
age / Current (Amps) / Power (Watts)
ratings specified on the trickle
charge.
Charging time
• Normal Charger:
Takes about 2-3 hours at room tem‐
perature (Can be charged to 100%).
Depending on the condition and dura‐
bility of the high-voltage battery,
charger specifications, and ambient
temperature, the time required for
charging the high-voltage battery
may vary.
Hybrid system overview
1-04

Charging types
Category Charging Inlet (Ve‐
hicle)
Charging Connec‐
tor Charging Outlet Charging Method Charging Time
Normal Charger
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Normal charger in‐
stalled in homes or
public charging sta‐
tions
Approximately 2-3
hours (to fully
charge the plug-in
hybrid vehicle,
100%)
Trickle Charger
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Household current
An actual charger image and a charging method may vary in accordance with the charger manufacturers.
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Charging status
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You can monitor the charging status
outside of the vehicle when charging
the high-voltage battery.
Charging Status Indicator
Charging in pro‐
gress Illuminates (green)
Fully charged Off
Scheduled charg‐
ing
Blinks (green) and
then turns off
Malfunction Blinks (red)
Scheduled charging (if equipped)
• You can set reserved charging using
the AVN.
Refer to the AVN for detailed infor‐
mation about setting reserved charg‐
ing.
• Scheduled charging can only be done
when using a normal charger or the
portable charging cable (ICCB: In-Ca‐
ble Control Box).
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• When scheduled charging is set and
the normal charger or the portable
charging cable (ICCB: In-Cable Control
Box) is connected for charging, the
indicator lamp blinks (for 3 minutes)
to indicate that scheduled charging is
set.
• When scheduled charging is set,
charging is not initiated immediately
when the normal charger or portable
charging cable (ICCB: In-Cable Control
Box) is connected. When immediate
charging is required, use the AVN to
deactivate the scheduled charge set‐
ting.
Charging precautions
■ Normal ChargerOJFHPQ016021LB
WARNING
nFires caused by dust or water
(Continued)
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(Continued)
Do not connect the charging cable
connector plug to the vehicle if there
is water or dust on the charging in‐
let. Connecting while there is water
or dust on the charging cable con‐
nector and plug may cause a fire or
electric shock. There may be a risk
of fire and injury when using old
worn out public electrical outlets.
WARNING
nInterference with electronic
medical devices
When using medical electric devices
such as an implantable cardiac pace‐
maker, make sure to ask the medical
team and manufacturer whether
charging your electric vehicle will im‐
pact the operation of the medical
devices. In some instances, electro‐
magnetic waves that are generated
from the charger can seriously im‐
pact medical electric devices such as
an implantable cardiac pacemaker.
WARNING
nTouching the charging connec‐
tor
Do not touch the charging connector,
charging plug, and the charging inlet
when connecting the cable to the
charger and the charging inlet on the
vehicle. Doing so may result in elec‐
trocution.
• Comply with the following in order to
prevent electrical shock when charg‐
ing:
- Use a waterproof charger
- Make sure to not touch the charg‐
ing connector and charging plug
when your hand is wet
- Do not charge when there is light‐
ning
- Do not charge when the charging
connector and plug is wet
WARNING
nCharging cable
(Continued)
(Continued)
• Immediately stop charging when
you find abnormal symptoms
(smell, smoke).
• Replace the charging cable if the
cable coating is damaged to pre‐
vent electrical shock.
• When connecting or removing the
charging cable, make sure to hold
the charging connector handle and
charging plug.
If you pull the cable itself (without
using the handle), the internal
wires may disconnect or get dam‐
aged. This may lead to electric
shock or fire.
WARNING
nCooling fan
Do not touch the cooling fan while
vehicle is charging. When the vehicle
is switched OFF while charging, the
cooling fan inside the motor com‐
partment may automatically oper‐
ate.
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• Always keep the charging connector
and charging plug in clean and dry
condition. Be sure to keep the charg‐
ing cable in a condition where there is
no water or moisture.
• Make sure to use the designated
charger for charging the vehicle. Us‐
ing any other charger may cause fail‐
ure.
• Before charging the battery, turn the
vehicle OFF.
• Be careful not to drop the charging
connector. The charging connector
can be damaged.
Normal charge
■ Normal ChargerOJFHPQ016021LB
You can charge your vehicle by plugging
into a public charger at a charging sta‐
tion.
How to connect normal charger
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1. Depress the brake pedal and apply
the parking brake.
2. Turn OFF all switches, move the
shift lever to P (Park), and turn OFF
the vehicle.
3. After unlocking doors, open the
charging door by pressing it.
NOTICE
The charging door does not open
when the theft alarm system is
armed.
Hybrid system overview
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4. Remove any dust on the charging
connector and charging inlet.
5. Hold the charging connector handle.
Then, insert it into the charging in‐
let, until you hear a click sound. If it
is not fully connected, a bad con‐
nection between the charging con‐
nector and the charging terminals
may cause a fire.
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6. Check if the charging cable connec‐
tion indicator of the high voltage
battery in the instrument cluster is
turned ON.
Charging does not occur when the
indicator is OFF. When the charging
connector is not connected proper‐
ly, reconnect the charging cable to
charge.
NOTICE
• The charging is in progress only
with the shift lever is in P (Park).
Charging the battery with the
Engine Start/Stop button in the
ACC position is possible. Howev‐
er, it may discharge the 12-V
battery. Thus, if possible, charge
the battery with the Engine
Start/Stop button in the OFF po‐
sition.
• Moving the shift lever from P
(Park) to R (Reverse)/
N(Neutral)/D (Drive) stops the
charging process. To restart the
charging process, move the shift
lever to P (Park), press the En‐
gine Start/Stop button to the
OFF position, and disconnect the
charging cable. Then, connect
the charging cable.
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7. After charging has started, the es‐
timated charging time is displayed
on the instrument cluster for about
1 minute. It is also displayed, when
the driver’s door is opened with
charging in progress. When sched‐
uled charging is set, the estimated
charging time is displayed as 󳱷--" .
Unlock charging door in emergency
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If the charging door does not open due
to battery discharge, open the hood
and slightly pull the emergency cable as
shown above. The charging door will
then open.
Charging status
Checking charging status
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You can monitor the charging status
outside of the vehicle when charging
the high-voltage battery.
Charging Status Indicator
Charging in pro‐
gress Illuminates (green)
Fully charged Off
Scheduled charg‐
ing
Blinks (green) and
then turns off
Malfunction Blinks (red)
Hybrid system overview
1-10

How to disconnect normal charger
1. The vehicle doors must be unlocked
in order to be able to disconnect
the charging connector. A lock sys‐
tem prevents charger cable discon‐
nection when the vehicle's doors
are locked.
NOTICE
In order to disconnect the charging
connector, unlock the doors to un‐
latch the charging connector lock
system. If not, the charging connec‐
tor and the vehicle's charging inlet
may be damaged.
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2. Press the door unlock button on
the smart key then pull out charg‐
ing connector.
NOTICE
When disconnecting the charging
connector, do not try to disconnect
it by force while not pressing the re‐
lease button. This may damage the
charging connector and vehicle
charging inlet.
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3. Make sure to securely close the
charging door.
NOTICE
• Do not modify or disassemble
the charging cable components.
It may cause a fire or an electric
shock with personal injury.
• Keep the charging connector and
the charging plug clean and dry.
The charging cable should be al‐
so kept dry.
• Use an air gun to blow any for‐
eign substances from the charg‐
ing connector and the charging
plug.
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