Kia Optima Hybrid 2019

Introduction to the Kia Optima Hybrid 2019:

Welcome to the Kia Optima Hybrid 2019! This introduction provides an overview of the Kia Optima Hybrid and highlights some of its key features and benefits. The Kia Optima Hybrid is a midsize sedan that combines fuel efficiency, advanced hybrid technology, and a comfortable driving experience.

The Optima Hybrid utilizes a hybrid powertrain that combines a gasoline engine with an electric motor. This combination allows for improved fuel economy and reduced emissions compared to traditional gasoline-powered vehicles. With the Optima Hybrid, you can enjoy the benefits of a hybrid vehicle without sacrificing performance or style.

One of the standout features of the Kia Optima Hybrid is its sleek and modern design. The car features a distinctive grille, aerodynamic lines, and available LED headlights, giving it an attractive and sophisticated appearance. The interior offers a spacious and comfortable cabin with high-quality materials and advanced technology features to enhance your driving experience.

The Optima Hybrid comes equipped with various safety features to help keep you and your passengers protected on the road. These features include advanced driver-assistance systems such as Forward Collision Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Detection, and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, among others. These technologies are designed to provide additional peace of mind and help prevent accidents.

In terms of technology and convenience, the Optima Hybrid offers a range of features to keep you connected and entertained. It includes an intuitive infotainment system with a touchscreen display, smartphone integration (Apple CarPlay and Android Auto), Bluetooth connectivity, and available features like a premium sound system, navigation, and wireless phone charging.

Furthermore, the Kia Optima Hybrid 2019 is designed with a focus on sustainability. By driving a hybrid vehicle, you contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and minimizing your carbon footprint. The Optima Hybrid’s hybrid powertrain allows for improved fuel efficiency, meaning fewer trips to the gas station and potential long-term cost savings.

This introduction provides a glimpse into the Kia Optima Hybrid 2019 and its key features. As an owner, you can refer to the comprehensive user manual for detailed information on operating your vehicle, maintenance guidelines, and troubleshooting tips.

Thank you for choosing the Kia Optima Hybrid 2019. We hope you enjoy the blend of fuel efficiency, style, and advanced features that this hybrid sedan offers, making your driving experience both enjoyable and environmentally conscious.

HEV (HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE) SYSTEM

The Kia Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) uses both a gasoline engine and an 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, so at times the engine will come on even at idle to act as a generator. Charging also occurs when decelerating or by regenerative braking.

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 electric 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 the customer’s driving style and road conditions. Aggressive 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.

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 the ‘Normal Charge’.)
• 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 Voltage / Current (Amps) / Power (Watts) ratings specified on the trickle charge.

Charging Time

• Normal Charger: Takes about from 2 and a half hours to 3 hours at room temperature (Can be charged to 100%.). Depending on the condition and durability of the high-voltage battery, charger specifications, and ambient temperature, the time required for charging the high-voltage battery may vary.
• Trickle Charger: For charging at home. Please note that the Trickle Charger is slower than the Normal Charger.

Scheduled Charging (if equipped)

• You can set reserved charging using the AVN.
  Refer to the AVN for detailed information about setting reserved charging.
• Scheduled charging can only be done when using a normal charger or the portable charging cable (ICCB: In-Cable Control Box).
• 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 setting.

WARNING – Fires caused by dust or water
Do not connect the charging cable connector plug to the vehicle if there is water or dust on the charging inlet. Connecting while there is water or dust on the charging cable connector and plug may cause a fire or electric shock.

WARNING – Public Electric Outlets
Do not use old or worn-out public electric outlets to charge your vehicle. There may be a risk of fire and injury when using old worn-out public electrical outlets.

WARNING – Interference with electronic medical devices
When using medical electric devices such as an implantable cardiac pacemaker, make sure to ask the medical team and manufacturer whether charging your electric vehicle will impact the operation of the medical devices. In some instances, electromagnetic waves that are generated from the charger can seriously impact medical electric devices such as an implantable cardiac pacemakers.

WARNING – Touching the charging connector
Do not touch the charging connector, charging plug, and charging inlet when connecting the charging connector cable to the charging outlet and the charging inlet on the vehicle. Doing so may result in electrocution.

• Comply with the following in order to prevent electrical shock when charging:
  • Use a waterproof charger
  • Make sure to not touch the charging connector and charging plug when your hand is wet
  • Do not charge when there is lightning
  • Do not charge when the charging connector and plug is wet

WARNING – Charging cable

• Immediately stop charging when you discover abnormal symptoms (smell, smoke).
• Replace the charging cable if the cable coating is damaged to prevent electrical shock.
• When connecting or removing the charging cable, make sure to hold the charging connector handle.
  If you pull the cable itself (without using the handle), the internal wires may disconnect or get damaged. This may lead to electric shock or fire.

WARNING – Cooling fan Do not touch the cooling fan while the vehicle is charging. When the vehicle is switched OFF while charging, the cooling fan inside the motor compartment may automatically operate.

•  Always keep the charging connector and charging plug-in clean and dry condition. Be sure to keep the charging cable in a condition where there is no water or moisture.
• Make sure to use the designated charger for charging the vehicle. Using any other charger may cause failure.
• Before charging the battery, turn the vehicle OFF.
• Be careful not to drop the charging connector. The charging connector can be damaged.

Normal Charge
You can charge your vehicle by plug-ging into a public charger at a charging station.

How to Connect to a Normal Charger

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 the doors, open the charging door by pressing it.

NOTICE

• The charging door does not open when the theft alarm system is armed.
• To open the charging inlet cover, all vehicle doors must be unlocked. When the doors are locked, the charging inlet cover will not open.
• Remove any dust on the charging connector and charging inlet.
• Hold the charging connector handle and insert it into the charging inlet while pressing the release button(1), until you hear a click sound. If it is not fully connected, a bad connection between the charging connector and the charging terminals may cause a fire.
• Check if the charging cable connection 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 properly, reconnect the charging cable to charge.
  NOTICE
  The charging is in progress only when the shift lever is in P (Park). Charging the battery with the Engine Start/Stop button in the ACC position is possible. However, it may discharge the 12-V battery. Thus, if possible, charge the battery with the Engine Start/Stop button in the OFF position.
  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 Engine Start/Stop button to the OFF position, and disconnect the charging cable. Then, connect the charging cable.
• After charging has started, the estimated 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 scheduled charging is set, the estimated charging time is displayed as “–” .

Unlock the Charging Door in the Emergency
If the charging door does not open due to battery discharge, open the hood and slightly pull the emergency cable which is located in the headlamp cover as shown above.
The charging door will then open.

Charging Status
Checking Charging Status
You can monitor the charging status outside of the vehicle when charging the high-voltage battery.

How to Disconnect a Normal Charger

1. The vehicle doors must be unlocked in order to be able to disconnect the charging connector. A lock system prevents charger cable disconnection when the vehicle’s doors are locked.
   CAUTION In order to disconnect the
   charging connector, unlock the doors to unlatch the charging connector lock system. If not, the charging connector and the vehicle’s charging inlet may be damaged.
2. Hold the charging connector handle and pull it while pressing the release button(1).

Reference Link

Download Link: https://owners.kia.com/content/owners/en/manuals.html