Kia Optima Hybrid 2019 Fuel Requirements User Manual
Introduction
The 2019 Kia Optima Hybrid is a stylish and effective car that seamlessly blends performance and fuel efficiency. Its hybrid design combines an internal combustion engine with an electric motor to achieve outstanding fuel economy and low emissions. It’s critical to comprehend the specific powertrain configuration of the Kia Optima Hybrid 2019 while discussing fuel requirements. Regular unleaded gasoline, which is often accessible at most gas stations, is what the car is meant to run on. This indicates that you can use any sort of fuel for this vehicle.
It is always advised to adhere to the manufacturer’s recommendations regarding gasoline quality and octane rating in order to achieve optimum performance and fuel efficiency. Although ordinary unleaded fuel is good for the 2019 Kia Optima Hybrid, it is advised to utilize fuels with a higher octane rating if they are offered. Fuels with a higher octane rating may provide better engine response and performance. In conclusion, the 2019 Kia Optima Hybrid is an economical car that runs on standard unleaded petrol. It doesn’t need any special fuel, but utilizing fuels with a higher octane rating might improve its performance.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
We want to help you get the greatest possible driving pleasure from your vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual can assist you in many ways. We strongly recommend that you read the entire manual. In order to minimize the chance of death or injury, you must read the WARNING and CAU-TION sections in the manual.
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You will find various WARNINGs, CAUTIONs, and NOTICEs in this manual. These WARNINGs were pre-pared to enhance your personal safety. You should carefully read and follow ALL procedures and recommendations provided in these WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTICEs.
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation in which harm, serious bod-ily injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation in which damage to your vehicle could result if the caution is ignored.
NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates interesting or helpful information is being provided.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
Your new vehicle is designed to use only unleaded fuel having a pump octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. (Do not use methanol blended fuels.)
Your new vehicle is designed to obtain maximum performance with UNLEADED FUEL, as well as minimize exhaust emissions and spark plug fouling.
Never add any fuel system cleaning agents to the fuel tank other than what has been specified. (Consult an authorized Kia dealer for details.)
- Tighten the cap until it clicks one time, otherwise the Check Engine light will illuminate.
WARNING
Refueling
- Do not “top off” after the nozzle automatically shuts off. Attempts to force more fuel into the tank can cause fuel overflow onto you and the ground causing a risk of fire.
Always check that the fuel cap is installed securely to pre-vent fuel spillage, especially in the event of an accident.
Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol
Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and ethanol (also known as grain alcohol), and gasoline or gasohol containing methanol (also known as wood alcohol) are being marketed along with or instead of leaded or unleaded gasoline.
Pursuant to EPA regulations, ethanol may be used in your vehicle.
Do not use gasohol containing more than 15 percent ethanol, and do not use gasoline or gasohol containing any methanol. Ethanol provides less energy than gasoline and it attracts water, and it is thus likely to reduce your fuel efficiency and could lower your MPG results.
Methanol may cause drivability problems and damage to the fuel system, engine control system and emission control system.
Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if drivability problems occur.
Vehicle damage or drivability problems may not be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty if they result from the use of:
- Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol.
- Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
- Gasohol containing more than 15 percent ethanol.
“E85” fuel is an alternative fuel comprised of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline, and is manufactured exclusively for use in Flexible Fuel Vehicles. “E85” is not compatible with your vehicle. Use of “E85” may result in poor engine performance and damage to your vehicle’s engine and fuel system. Kia recommends that customers do not use fuel with an ethanol content exceeding 15 percent.
NOTICE
Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover damage to the fuel system or any performance problems caused by the use of “E85” fuel.
NOTICE
Never use any fuel containing methanol. Discontinue use of any methanol containing product which may inhibit proper drivability.
Other fuels
Using fuels that contain Silicone (Si), MMT (Manganese, Mn), Ferrocene (Fe), and Other metalic additives, may cause vehicle and engine dam-age or cause misfiring, poor acceleration, engine stalling, catalyst melting, clogging, abnormal corrosion, life cycle reduction, etc.
Also, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate.
NOTICE
Damage to the fuel system or performance problem caused by the use of these fuels may not be covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains harmful manganese-based fuel additives Such as MMT(Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl). Kia does not recommend the use of gasoline containing MMT. This type of fuel can reduce vehicle performance and affect your emission control system. The Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the cluster may come on.
Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood alcohol) should not be used in your vehicle. This type of fuel can reduce vehicle performance and damage components of the fuel system, engine control system and emission control system.
Fuel Additives
Kia recommends that you use good quality gasolines treated with deter-gent additives such as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, which help pre-vent deposit formation in the engine. These gasolines will help the engine run cleaner and enhance performance of the Emission Control System. For more information on TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, please go to the website (www.toptiergas.com)
For customers who do not use TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, and have problems starting or the engine does not run smoothly, additives that can be purchased separately may be added to the gasoline.
If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive should be added to the fuel tank at every 7,500miles or every engine oil change is recommended. Additives are avail-able from your authorized Kia dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle in another country, be sure to:
- Observe all regulations regarding registration and insurance.
Determine that acceptable fuel is available.
VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS
No special break-in period is needed. By following a few simple precautions for the first 600 miles (1,000 km) you may add to the performance, economy and life of your vehicle.
- Do not race the engine.
While driving, keep your engine speed (rpm, or revolutions per minute) between 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.
Do not maintain a single speed for long periods of time, either fast or slow. Varying engine speed is needed to properly break-in the engine.
Avoid hard stops, except in emergencies, to allow the brakes to seat properly.
Don’t tow a trailer during the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of operation.
VEHICLE DATA COLLECTION AND EVENT DATA RECORDERS
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
- How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/ fastened;
How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circum-stances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
FAQs
Regular unleaded fuel is used to power the 2019 Kia Optima Hybrid.
Higher octane fuels can be used for potentially better engine performance even though regular unleaded gasoline is still advised.
The fuel should have an octane value of at least 87, according to the manufacturer.
Using fuel with a lower octane rating than what is advised may lead to decreased performance and efficiency, but it normally has no negative effects on the car.
No, extra fuel additives or fuel treatments are not necessary for the 2019 Kia Optima Hybrid.
In the 2019 Optima Hybrid, ethanol-blended gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable.
Gasoline containing ethanol may have a negligible influence on fuel economy when compared to conventional gasoline.
The 2019 Kia Optima Hybrid isn’t made to run on diesel fuel. Regular unleaded gasoline is needed.
The Optima Hybrid 2019 has a fuel tank capacity of roughly 15.85 gallons (60 liters).
The EPA estimates that the 2019 Kia Optima Hybrid will achieve a combined fuel economy of roughly 40 mpg on the highway and city roads.
Yes, the 2019 Kia Optima Hybrid has a fuel economy display that shows real-time data on fuel efficiency.
Although some fuel additives assert that they can increase fuel economy, the 2019 Kia Optima Hybrid does not typically need them because it already places a high priority on efficiency.
The engine performance of a hybrid car may be slightly impacted by using a higher octane fuel, but the difference is typically negligible.
The 2019 Kia Optima Hybrid is not approved for use with any particular brand of fuel. As long as the recommended octane rating is met, any reliable brand should work.
No, the 2019 Kia Optima Hybrid is not built to run on alternative fuels like propane or compressed natural gas. It is built specifically for use with gasoline engines.
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