Kia Optima Hybrid 2012 Owner's Manual

FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR OPTIMA HYBRID

Congratulations on Your New Kia Purchase!

Your new Kia vehicle has been designed, engineered and manufactured to provide you with years of

comfortable, safe and dependable driving. Kia is committed to quality, innovation, safety and — above

all — your satisfaction.

Using This Guide

The information contained in this guide is a brief overview which will help you become familiar with the operation and

features of your new Kia vehicle. The flipbook format facilitates information access, while the detailed illustrations

ensure the instructions are easy to follow.

This Features & Functions Guide and the specific operational and safety information it provides are not a

substitute for your Owner’s Manual. In the interest of your safety and that of your family, and to help you avoid

risks that may result in death or serious injury, Kia reminds you to carefully read your Owner’s Manual in order

to fully familiarize yourself with the important information it contains.

While the information contained in this guide is accurate at the time of printing, Kia may change vehicle

specifications without notice in advance or after the fact, and assumes no liability in connection with

such changes.

ESSENTIAL FEATURES

Active ECO (ECODynamics) . . . . . . . . 07

Air Conditioning / Climate Control* . . . . 26

Audio Controls* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Audio System – Navigation System*. . . . 24

Audio System – UVO System* . . . . . . . 22

Aux/USB/iPod® Port & Power Outlets* . . 2 5

Bluetooth® Wireless Technology* . . . . . 20

Cruise Control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Front Active Headrests . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Fuel Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05

Hybrid Displays – Navigation System* . . 13

Instrument Cluster – Hybrid System . . . . 03

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF Indicator . . . 3 9

Rear-Camera Display* . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 6

Tire Mobility Kit* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPM S). 05

Windshield Wipers & Washers . . . . . . . 17

VIDEOS & QR CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Instrument Cluster Overview

. . . . . . . . . . . 03

Indicators & Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . 04

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPM S) . . . 05

Fuel Efficiency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05

Hybrid Indicators at Start-up . . . . . . . . . . . 06

Active ECO (ECODynamics) . . . . . . . . . . . 07

Distance to Service Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08

User Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09

HYBRID SYSTEM DISPLAYS

Instrument Cluster - Energy Flow . . . . . . . .

Instrument Cluster - ECO . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Navigation System Display*. . . . . . . . . . . . 13

DRIVER’S PANEL

Engine Start/Stop Button* . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . 14

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . 15

Instrument Panel Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Power Windows, Window Lock

& Central Door Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Power/Heated Outside Mirrors* . . . . . . . . . 15

Electric Folding Mirrors*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Automatic Door Locks* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

Headlights & High Beams . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Turn Signals & Fog Lights* . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Windshield Wipers & Washers . . . . . . . . . . 17

Heated Steering Wheel Button* . . . . . . . . . 18

Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel* . . . . . . . . . 18

Audio Controls* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Cruise Control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Bluetooth® Wireless Technology* . . . . . . . . 20

AUDIO SYSTEM

UVO System*

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Navigation System*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

CENTER PANEL

Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

AUX/USB/iPod® Port & Power Outlets* . . . . 25

Automatic Climate Control with UVO System* 26
Automatic Climate Control with

Navigation System*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Automatic Gear Shift with

Sportmatic Shifting* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Seat Warmers/Coolers* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

SE ATIN G

Driver’s Seat Position Memory System*

Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat* . . . . . . . . . 30

10

Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat* . . . . . . . . 31

Front Seat Headrest Adjustment . . . . . . . . 31

Front Active Headrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

OTHER KEY FEATURES

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Smar t Key
Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator

(Check Engine Light). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Map/Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Sunroof Operation*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Rear-Camera Display* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Tire Mobility Kit* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Service Plug (Safety Plug) & 12V Battery

Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Hybrid Battery Vent (Air Intake) . . . . . . . . . 38

16

SAFETY

Occupant Detection System (ODS) /
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF Indicator

Child Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Safety Belt Retractor Inertial Locks . . . . . . . 40

LEGAL DISCLAIMERS (See Back Inside Cover Page)
MAINTENANCE (See Back C over)

25

. . . . 30

. . . . . . 39

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WARNINGS.

VIDEOS & QR CODES

What are QR Codes?

A QR Code is a square, 2-dimensional Bar Code that can be read by Smart Phones loaded
with an appropriate Bar Code or QR Code Reader App. The App reads the Bar Code image
and then launches/uploads the specific information the code contains such as URLs, text,
photos, videos, and so much more.

How to Use QR Codes

QR Codes are placed throughout this Features &
Functions Guide and provide quick video references to the
corresponding topics.

If you have a Smart Phone with a QR Code Reader App, you
can snap the code with your phone and you’ll be provided a
video with additional information pertaining to the topic. For
example, in the Kia One Click Fuel Cap section, if you would
like additional information, just snap the code with your
phone and you’ll see a Kia Features & Functions Video.

1.

QUICK TIPS

1. Having trouble scanning codes, check the following:

• The code should be centered and focused in your Smart
Phone’s camera screen

• Consider moving your phone closer to or farther away from
the code

• The code should be well-lit, without significant shadow

• Avoid scanning from a significant angle

• Confirm that the phone’s app supports 2D QR Code Scanning.

Try another QR Code App, not all apps are created equal

2. After scanning, a ‘connecting’ message appears and then
nothing happens or there’s a ‘connection error’ message.
These messages typically indicate that your phone is having
trouble connecting to the Internet

How to Snap a QR code

1. With your Smart
Phone, download
a QR Code Reader
App. With many
phones, you can do
this through an
App Store or Market

2. Open the QR Code
Reader App on
your phone

3. The App will utilize
your phone’s camera. Center the code in the
camera viewing area:

• With some Apps, as soon as the App

recognizes the code, it will launch the
corresponding video

• With other Apps, you will have to snap or

“take a picture” of the code. The App will then
launch the corresponding video

• For operation specifics, refer to the

instructions that come with the QR Code
Reader App

QR CODE

Kia One Click
Fuel Cap Video

To view a video on your
Smart Phone, SNAP this
QR code.

REMINDER: Videos can also be viewed at Kia.com, Owners sec tion

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Need a QR Code Reader for your smart phone?
Get one here: http://get.beetagg.com

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Instrument Cluster Overview

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QR CODE

Optima Hybrid
Cluster Overview Video

To view a video on your
Smart Phone, SNAP this

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QR code. Refer to page 2
for more information.

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A

ECO Guide

B

Temperature Gauge

C

State of Charge (SOC) Gauge

D

Turn Signal Indicators

E

Tachometer

F

Gear Shift Position Indicator

G

Indicator and Warning Lights

H

Speedometer

I

Fuel Gauge

REMINDER: Your vehicle’s instrument cluster & indicator light locations may dier from

those in the illustration. See your Owner’s Manual for more details.

ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPERATING INFORMATION AND SAFETY WARNINGS.

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Indicators & Warning Lights

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- Seat Belt Warni ng Light

- High Be am Indicator

- Front Fog Light Indicato r*

- Tail Ligh t Indic ator

- Active ECO Indicator

- Engine Oil Pressu re Warning Light

- Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light*

- Door Ajar War ning Light

- Anti-lock Braking System
(ABS) Warning Light

- Cruise ON/OFF Indicator*

- Cruis e SET Indicato r*

- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Indicator / ESC Malfunction
Indicator

- Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) OFF Indicator

- Malfunction Indicator

- 12V Cha rging Sys tem Warning Light

- Service Indicator

- Air Bag Warning Light

REMINDER: Your vehicle’s instrument cluster & indicator light locations may dier from

those in the illustrations. See your Owner’s Manual for more details.

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- Low Tire Pres sure Lig ht / Tire
Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Malfunction Indicator

- P arking Brake & Brake Fluid
Warning Light

- Trunk Op en Warning Light

- Immobilizer Indicator*

- E lectronic Power Steering (EP S)
System Warning Light*

- Low Fuel Level Warning Light

QUICK TIPS

For more information
on the function of all
indicator and warning
lights, please refer to the
Owner’s Manual.

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)

The indicator functions as both Low
Tire Pressure Light and TPMS Malfunction
In dic ator.

If one or more tires is significantly
underinflated, the indicator will illuminate.
Other causes for the indicator to illuminate
are a spare tire without TPMS or a change in
temperature (cold).

• Inflate tire(s) to specifications to turn
o Low Tire Pressure Light . This
specification can be found on a label
attached to the front driver’s door jamb

• The TPMS Malfunction Indicator will
illuminate after it blinks for approximately
one minute and remain lit when there is a
problem with the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System. See your dealer for service

•

QUICK TIPS

• Tire pressure should be checked with an
accurate gauge at least once a month.
Only adjust tire pressure on “cold tires”

• For proper maintenance, safety, and
maximum fuel economy, you must always
maintain recommended tire inflation
pressures and stay within the load limits
and weight distribution recommended for
your vehicle

• After inflating your tire pressure to the
recommended inflation or replacing
a tire, it may take up to 20 minutes of
continuous driving above 16 mph before
the Low Tire Pressure Warning Light may
turn o

• In winter or cold weather, the TPMS
light may illuminate if the tire pressure
was adjusted to the recommended tire
inflation pressure during warm weather.
Check tire pressure and adjust to
recommended pressure

QR CODE

Kia TPMS Video

To view a video on your
Smart Phone, SNAP this
QR code.

REMINDER: Consult your dealer

for service if Low Tire Pressure
Light remains illuminated after
inflating your tire(s).

Fuel Eciency

There are several factors that contribute to your
vehicle’s fuel eciency, including maintenance of your
vehicle, driving style, environmental conditions, vehicle
weight and vehicle aerodynamics. Below are tips on how
to improve fuel eciency.

• Keep your vehicle in good condition with regular
maintenance

REMINDER: Fuel range can vary depending on your vehicle’s fuel tank size, e.g. 12-gal. vs. 24-gal., even though the MPG may be the same

ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPERATING INFORMATION AND SAFETY WARNINGS.

• Don’t let the engine idle longer than necessary

• Drive at a moderate speed, accelerating smoothly and

at a moderate rate

• Keep tires inflated to the recommended pressure

• Travel lightly, without carrying unnecessary weight

• Avoid placing items on roof racks

• Avoid hilly, winding or poor roads

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D

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Hybrid Indicators at Start-up

A

ECO GUIDE —Indicates how economically the vehicle is being driven.

 •Green zone: High eciency range

 • White zone: Normal eciency range

 •Red zone: Low eciency range

B

EV MODE —Illuminates when the

electric motor is powering the
vehicle.

C

READY —Illuminates when the

A

B

C

D

hybrid system is operational.
Even if the engine is o, the
vehicle can be driven.

D

State of Charge (SOC) —Displays

the hybrid battery charge status.

E

Active ECO —Automatically activated each time the vehicle is started. Turn system ON/OFF using the ECO button

on the steering wheel.

 •Active ECO ON: Adjusts the engine, transaxle and A/C system to conserve fuel

 •Active ECO OFF: Provides more power when driving up steep roads or carrying heavy loads

F

Service Indicator —Illuminates when a malfunction occurs in the vehicle’s hybrid system. Have an authorized Kia

dealer address the concern as soon as possible.

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QR CODE

Optima Hybrid Overview
Video

To view a video on your
Smart Phone, SNAP this
QR code.

•

QUICK TIPS

• If Active ECO is turned o, switch back to Active ECO
as soon as possible for maximum fuel eciency and to
restore the ECODynamics ON center display.

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REMINDER: Avoid starting or driving the vehicle when the fuel tank is

empty. As the engine will be incapable of charging the high-voltage
hybrid battery, the battery will lose its charge and may be damaged.

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ECO

RESET

ECO

RESET

ECO

RESET

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Active

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Active ECO (ECODynamics)

Active ECO Mode A is identified on your
instrument cluster by the “ECO” indicator.
Active ECO helps to improve fuel efficiency
by adjusting the performance of the engine,
transaxle, and air conditioning for best
possible fuel economy. Fuel economy
depends on the driver’s driving habits and
road conditions.

Active ECO is turned ON when the vehicle is
started and the green ECO mode indicator
is lit. Press the ECO button B on the steering
wheel to turn the ECO Mode OFF.

When the ignition is cycled again, the Active
ECO is turned ON again.

B

•

QUICK TIPS

To improve your fuel eciency:

• Drive at a moderate speed, accelerating smoothly and at a
moderate rate

• Keep tires inflated to the recommended pressure

• Be sure the wheels are properly aligned

For more information on Active ECO, refer to your Owner’s Manual
or contact your local dealership.

ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPERATING INFORMATION AND SAFETY WARNINGS.

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Engine oil service

required

RESET Set Alarm

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Tire rotation service

required

RESET Set Alarm

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Engine Oil Service Message

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Engine oil service

required

RESET Set Alarm

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Tire rotation service

required

RESET Set Alarm

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3

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6

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TRIP Move RESET Select

O

Service Complete, Reset

Remind Later

Tire rotation service

required

RESET Set Alarm

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6

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Distance to Service Mode

To enter Distance to Service Mode, press the TRIP
button A on the steering wheel for less than 1 second
until Distance to Service is displayed. System will display
number of miles remaining until next service due, and
type of service.

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5

Distance to Service

4

3

Engine Oil : 0000 miles

2

Tire Rotation : 0000 miles

1

0

When service is required, the following screens will be
displayed: Tire Rotation Service Required or Engine Oil
Service Required.

Tire rotation service

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required

RESET Set Alarm

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Engine oil service

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required

RESET Set Alarm

MUTE

TRIP

TRIP

TRIP

TRIP

A

RESET

RESET

RESET

RESET

B

You can navigate the selections on the display by
pressing the TRIP button to move to a dierent selection,
then selecting that item by pressing the RESET B button.

Engine Oil Service Message

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5

O

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Service Complete, Reset

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Remind Later

2

1

0

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TRIP Move RESET Select

To reset the Distance to Service system, or turn it OFF,
press the RESET B button for more than 1 second.
The display will change to Engine Oil Service Message

P

mode only.

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

User Settings

To enter the User Setting mode on the LCD display cluster,
press the TRIP button
vehicle is at a standstill and with the ENGINE START/STOP
button in the ON position or the engine running.

You can navigate the selections on the display by pressing
the TRIP button A , and then selecting the item by
pressing the RESET button B.

A

Maintenance

To set up the Maintenance schedule:

•PresstheTRIP button A and toggle to Maintenance

•PresstheRESET button B to select the desired

maintenance schedule

To exit out of the Maintenance mode, press the TRIP

B

button

for more than 2 seconds.

A

for more than 2 seconds when the

User Setting

MUTE

TRIP

TRIP

TRIP

TRIP

RESET

RESET

RESET

RESET

B

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TRIP Move RESET Select

Maintenance

Vehicle Option

Exit

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Vehicle Options

To change the Vehicle Options settings:

•PresstheTRIP button A and toggle to Vehicle Option

•PresstheRESET button B to select Vehicle Option

•SelectitemsbypressingtheRESET button B:

- Auto Door Lock & Unlock

- Twice Unlock

- Seat Easy Access*

- Headlamp Escort

- Welcome Light*

- Auto Triple Turn*

- Horn Feedback

- AVG Fuel Economy

- Steering Position

To exit out of the Vehicle Option mode, press the TRIP

B

button

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5

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0

for more than 2 seconds.

Maintenance

back

4

3

2

Engine Oil

Tire Rotation

TRIP Move RESET Select

P

ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPERATING INFORMATION AND SAFETY WARNINGS.

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HYBRID SYSTEM DISPLAYS

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Instrument Cluster - Energy Flow

Optima Hybrid’s instrument cluster displays the following
hybrid system modes to inform the driver of its status.

EV Propulsion - The electric motor is
moving the vehicle.

Power Assist - Both the electric motor
AND the engine are moving the vehicle.

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Engine Only Propulsion - The engine

is moving your vehicle

Engine Generation - While the vehicle
is stopped, the engine is charging the
hybrid battery.

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HYBRID SYSTEM DISPLAYS

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Instrument Cluster - Energy Flow

QR CODE

Optima Hybrid
Cluster Overview Video

To view a video on your
Smart Phone, SNAP this
QR code. Refer to page 2
for more information.

Power Reserve - While the engine
powers the vehicle, it is also recharging
the hybrid battery.

Vehicle Stop - The vehicle’s hybrid
system is standing by.

ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPERATING INFORMATION AND SAFETY WARNINGS.

Engine Brake/Regeneration - The
regenerative braking system is
recharging the hybrid battery.

Engine Generation/Regeneration - The engine and
the regenerative braking system are both recharging
the hybrid battery.

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HYBRID SYSTEM DISPLAYS

Instrument Cluster - ECO

Various ECO information is displayed, enabling
the driver to maximize economy and minimize emissions.

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ECO Level - The more economically you drive,
the more leaves/flowers appear. When the ECO
level reaches the top, the system registers a
point toward the saved ECO Score.

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Distance to Empty

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Distance to Empty - Estimates how far
you can go before refueling is required.

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ECO Score - Displays accumulated score
each time the ECO Level registers one point.
As score increases, more leaves will illuminate
at increments of 1000.

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Instant/Average Fuel Consumption - Calculates instant/
average* fuel consumption from the distance driven and
amount of fuel injected into the engine / total fuel used.

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