Instrument Cluster: 2019 Kia Optima Phev Display Guide

Instrument Cluster: 2019 Kia Optima Phev Display Guide

The instrument cluster of the 2019 Kia Optima PHEV is elegant and easy to use, which improves the driving experience in general. This instrument cluster, which is jam-packed with cutting-edge features, skillfully combines technology and design to give drivers instant access to crucial information. Now let’s explore the unique characteristics that set the instrument cluster of your 2019 Kia Optima PHEV apart: The instrument cluster features a digital display with high resolution, providing accurate and readable readings of important vehicle data.  You can effortlessly keep an eye on your car’s performance in real-time thanks to this digital precision. You can personalize the information displayed on the instrument cluster to make the display fit your preferences. The cluster gives you the option to order the data according to your priorities, be it safety alerts, fuel economy, or navigation.

2023 KIA SPORTAGE Specs, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

1. Hybrid system gauge
2. Fuel gauge
3. Speedometer
4. Warning and indicator lights
5. LCD display (including Trip computer)
6. Battery SOC (State of Charge) gauge

The actual cluster in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
For more details, refer to the “Gauges” in this chapter.

Instrument Cluster Control

Adjusting Instrument Cluster Illumination

The brightness of the instrument panel illumination is changed by pressing the illumination control but-ton (“+” or “-”) when the Engine Start/Stop button is ON, or the tail lights are turned on.

• If you hold the illumination control button (“+” or “-”), the brightness will be changed continuously.
• If the brightness reaches to the maximum or minimum level, an alarm will sound.

LCD Display Control

The LCD display modes can be changed by using the control buttons on the steering wheel.

[Type A]

1. : MODE button for changing modes
2. / /OK : SELECT scroll switch for setting the selected item and RESET scroll switch for resetting items

[Type B]

1. MODE button for changing modes
2. OK : SELECT scroll switch for setting the selected item and RESET scroll switch for resetting items
3. : RETURN button for move the previous mode or item (if equipped)

For the LCD modes, refer to “LCD Display” in this chapter.

Gauges

The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle and is calibrated in miles per hour (mph) and/or kilo-meters per hour (km/h).

This gauge shows the temperature of the engine coolant when the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position.
Do not continue driving with an over-heated engine. If your vehicle over-heats, refer to “If the engine over-heats” in chapter 7.

If the gauge pointer moves beyond the normal range area toward the “Red (H)” position, it indicates over-heating that may damage the engine.

WARNING
Hot radiator
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. The engine coolant is under pressure and could cause severe burns. Wait until the engine is cool before adding coolant to the reservoir.

• CHARGE : Shows that the energy  made by the vehicle is being converted to electrical energy.(Regenerated energy)
• ECO : Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an Eco-friendly manner.
• POWER : Shows that the vehicle is exceeding the Eco-friendly range. 

NOTICE
Accordance to the hybrid system gauge area the “EV” indicator comes on or off.

• “EV” indicator ON : Vehicle is using the electric motor or the gasoline engine is stopped.
  “EV” indicator OFF : Vehicle is using the gasoline engine.

Hybrid Battery SOC (State of Charge) Gauge

This gauge indicates the remaining hybrid battery power. If the SOC is near the “L (Low)” level, the vehicle automatically operates the engine to charge the battery.

However, if the Service Indicator ( ) and Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)( ) turns on when the SOC gauge is near the “L (Low)” level, have your vehicle inspected 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 petrol engine is used to drive the vehicle.
• HEV-charging mode : Gasoline engine is used to drive the vehicle and charge the high-voltage (hybrid) battery

A corresponding message is displayed to indicate the selected mode.

Fuel Gauge

This gauge indicates the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.

NOTICE

• The fuel tank capacity is given in chapter 8.
• The fuel gauge is supplemented by a low fuel warning light, which will illuminate when the fuel tank is nearly empty.
• On inclines or curves, the fuel gauge pointer may fluctuate or the low fuel warning light may come on earlier than usual due to the movement of fuel in the tank.

WARNING
Fuel Gauge
Running out of fuel can expose vehicle occupants to danger. You must obtain additional fuel as soon as possible after the warning light comes on or when the gauge indicator comes close to the “E (Empty)” level.

CAUTION
Low fuel
Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel level. Running out of fuel could cause the engine to misfire damaging the catalytic converter.

NOTICE
Fuel display may not be accurate if the vehicle is on an incline.

Odometer

The odometer Indicates the total distance that the vehicle has been driven and should be used to determine when periodic maintenance should be performed.

• Odometer range : 0 ~ 999999 miles or 1,599,999 kilometers.

Outside Temperature Gauge

This gauge indicates the current out-side air temperatures by 1°C (1°F).

• Temperature range : -40 ~ 140°F (-40 ~ 60°C)
  The outside temperature on the dis-play may not change immediately like a general thermometer to pre-vent the driver from being distracted.

The temperature unit (from C to F or from F to C) can be changed by using the “User Settings” mode of the LCD display.

For more details, refer to “LCD Display” in this chapter.

Transaxle Shift Indicator

Automatic Transaxle Shift Indicator

This indicator displays which automatic transaxle shift lever is selected.

• Park 😛
• Reverse : R
• Neutral : N
• Drive 😀
• Manual Mode : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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