Kia Optima Phev 2019

Introduction to the Kia Optima PHEV 2019 User Manual:

Welcome to the Kia Optima PHEV 2019 User Manual! This manual has been designed to provide you with essential information about your Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). It serves as a comprehensive guide to help you understand the features, controls, maintenance, and operation of your vehicle.

Before you begin using your Kia Optima PHEV, we highly recommend that you read this manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with the various functions and capabilities of your vehicle. Understanding the information presented here will enable you to make the most of your driving experience while ensuring the safety and longevity of your vehicle.

In this manual, you will find detailed explanations of the vehicle’s interior and exterior features, such as the instrument cluster, infotainment system, climate control, and safety systems. You will also find information on operating procedures, maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting tips.

To make it easier to locate specific information, this manual is divided into sections covering different aspects of your Kia Optima PHEV. Each section focuses on a particular topic and provides step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and diagrams to assist you in using and maintaining your vehicle.

Additionally, this manual includes important safety precautions and guidelines that you should follow to ensure your own safety and the safety of others while driving the Kia Optima PHEV. It is essential to read and adhere to these guidelines to minimize the risk of accidents or damage to the vehicle.

Remember, your Kia Optima PHEV is equipped with advanced technology and features that promote fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. By using this manual as a reference, you will be able to maximize the benefits of owning a plug-in hybrid vehicle and contribute to a cleaner environment.

If you have any questions or encounter any difficulties while using your Kia Optima PHEV, please consult this manual first. It is a valuable resource that will help you understand your vehicle better and provide solutions to common issues.

Thank you for choosing the Kia Optima PHEV 2019. We hope you enjoy the driving experience and find this manual to be a helpful companion throughout your ownership.

Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid System Overview

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.

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 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 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.

Charging Precautions
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 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.

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.

HEV/PHEV POWERTRAIN
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.
• Avoid hard stops, except in emergencies, to allow the brakes to seat properly.

Starting the Hybrid System

1. Carry the smart key into the vehicle.
2. Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied.
3. Place the shift lever in the P(Park) position.
   In N (neutral) position, you cannot start the vehicle.
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Press the engine start/stop button.
6. The engine should be started without pressing the accelerator. In extremely cold weather or after the vehicle has not been operated for several days, let the engine warm up without depressing the accelerator.
   Even if the smart key is in the vehicle, if it is far away from you, the engine may not start.

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 crashes or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag 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 circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial 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.

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