KIA Optima Hybrid 2018 Optimaphev Owners Manual

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Foreword

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 CAUTION sections in the manual.

Illustrations complement the words in this manual to best explain how to enjoy your vehicle. By reading your manual, you will learn about features, important safety information, and driving tips under various road conditions.

The general layout of the manual is provided in the Table of Contents. Use the index when looking for a specific area or subject; it has an alphabetical listing of all information in your manual.

Sections: This manual has nine sections plus an index. Each section begins with a brief list of contents so you can tell at a glance if that section has the information you want.

You will find various WARNINGs, CAUTIONs, and NOTICEs in this manual.These WARNINGs were prepared to enhance your personal safety.You should carefully read and f ollow ALL procedures and recommendations provided in these WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTICEs.

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NOTICE

A NOTICE indicates interesting or helpful information is being provided.

HOW T O USE THIS MANUAL

WARNING

A WARNING indicates a situation in which harm,serious bodily 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.

Introduction

Your vehicle at a glance

Safety features of your vehicle

Features of your vehicle

Audio system

Driving your vehicle

What to do in an emergency

Maintenance

Specifications & Consumer information

Index

table of contents

HEV (HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE) SYSTEM / H2

PHEV (PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLE) SYSTEM / H3

CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE / H4

DRIVING THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE / H21

ENERGY FLOW HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE / H28

STARTING THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (SMART KEY) / H32

COMPONENTS OF THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE / H34

Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid System Overview

HEV (HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE) SYSTEM

The Kia Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) uses both the gasoline engine and the electr ic 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 for the times when the engine acts as a generator, such as when stopped at idle. Charging also occurs when decelerating or by regenerative braking.

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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 h ybrid 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 customer 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.

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Electric Vehicle Mode

Start up/Low speed

Acceleration High speed

Deceleration

External charging

Electric motor

CD (Charge Depleting) Mode

CS (Charge Sustaining) Mode

Charging

Motor

Engine+Motor

Engine

Charging

Battery charging

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'.)

• Tr ickle 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.

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Charging T ypes

An actual charger image and a charging method may vary in accordance with the charger manufacturers.

Category

Charging Inlet

(Vehicle)

Charging Connector Charging Outlet Charging Method Charging Time

Normal Charger

Normal charger installed in homes or public charging stations

Approximately from 2 and a half hours to 3 hours (to fully charge the plug-in hybrid vehicle, 100%)

Trickle Charger

Household current

Use in emergency situations only.

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Charging Status

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

Scheduled Charging (if equipped)

• You can set reserved charging using the AVN.

Refer to the AVN for detailed infor mation 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).

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Charging Status Indicator

Charging in

progress

Illuminates (green)

Fully charged Off

Scheduled charging

Blinks (green) and

then turns off

Malfunction Blinks (red)

• When scheduled charging is set and the normal charger or the portable charging cable (ICCB: InCable 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: InCable Control Box) is connected. When immediate charging is required, use the AVN to deactivate the scheduled charge setting.

Charging Precautions

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■ Normal Charger

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.

• Comply with the following in order to prevent electrical shock when charging:

- Use a waterproof charger

- Make sure to not touch the charg-

ing connector and charging plug when your hand is wet

- Do not charge when there is light-

ning

- Do not charge when the charging

connector and plug is wet

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 pacemaker.

WARNING

Touching the charging connector

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

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.

• 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.

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WARNING - Charging

cable

• Immediately stop charging when you find 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 and charging plug.

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 vehicle is charging.When the vehicle is switched OFF while charging, the cooling fan inside the motor compartment may automatically operate.

Normal Charge

You can charge your vehicle by plugging into a public charger at a charging station.

How to Connect 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 doors, open the charging door by pressing it.

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NOTICE

• The charging door does not open when the theft alarm system is armed.

• Close the charging door after door lock is released.

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4. Remove any dust on the charging connector and charging inlet.

5. 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.

6. 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.

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NOTICE

• The charging is in progress only with 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.

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7. 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 Charging Door in 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 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.

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How to Disconnect 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.

2. Hold the charging connector handle and pull it while pressing the release button(1).

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Charging Status Indicator

Charging in

progress

Illuminates (green)

Fully charged Off

Scheduled charging

Blinks (green) and

then turns off

Malfunction Blinks (red)

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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.

CAUTION

When disconnecting the charging connector, do not try to disconnect it by force while not pressing the release button. This may damage the charging connector and vehicle charging inlet.

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3. Make sure to securely close the charging door.

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NOTICE

• Keep the charging connector and the charging plug clean and dry. The charging cable should be also kept dry.

• Use an air gun to blow any foreign substances from the charging connector and the charging plug.

Trickle Charger

Trickle charger can be used if Normal Charger is unavailable.

❈➀:Charging connector

➁ : Charging cable ➂ : Control box ➃ : Cord and plug (cord set)

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WARNING

Do not modify or disassemble the charging cable components. Doing so may cause a fire or an electric shock resulting in personal injuries.

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How to Connect Portable Charging Cable (ICCB: In-Cable Control Box)

1. Turn OFF all switches, move the shift lever to P (Park), and turn OFF the vehicle.

2. Connect the plug to a household electric outlet.

3. Check if all LED lamps on the control box blinks for 0.5 seconds. Then, check if the power lamp (green) turns ON.

4.Depress the brake pedal and apply the parking brake.

5. After unlocking doors, open the charging door by pressing it.

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NOTICE

The charging door does not open when the theft alarm system is armed.

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6. Remove any dust on the charging connector and charging inlet.

7. 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, improper connection between the charging connector and the charging terminals are a potential fire hazard.

8. Charging star ts automatically. Check if the power lamp and charg-

ing lamp (orange) are ON.

9. 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.

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NOTICE

10. 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 "--".

Checking Charging Status

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

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Charge cable storage

We recommend that the trickle charger cable should be put in a storage box after use. Keep the storage box above the main battery pack inside the trunk.

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Charging Status Indicator

Charging in

progress

Illuminates (green)

Fully charged Off

Scheduled charging

Blinks (green) and

then turns off

Malfunction Blinks (red)

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Charger Status

Control Box

ON/OFF Status

Power Charge Fault Status / Diagnosis / Countermeasure

Initial Preparation Mode

  

When applying power to the initial ICCB wall

Charging Preparation Mode

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- -

When ICCB charging connector is not connected to the vehicle, or connected but charging status is in Standby mode

Charging Mode

 

Charging

Failure

ICCCB failure or electrical leakage detected

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Stop charging immediately and we recommend you contact an authorized Kia dealer for ICCB check.

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Category Lamp ON Lamp OFF Blinking

LED Status

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Charging Status Indicator Lamp for Portable Charging Cable

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How to Disconnect PortableCharging Cable

(ICCB: In-Cable Control Box)

1. Before disconnecting the charging connector, make sure the doors are unlocked. When the door is locked, the charging connector lock system will not allow disconnection.

2. Hold the charging connector handle and pull it while pressing the release button(1).

3. Make sure to securely close the charging door.

4.Disconnect the plug from the household electric outlet. Do not pull the cable when disconnecting the plug.

5. Close the protective cover for the charging connector so that foreign material cannot get into the terminal.

6. Put the charging cable inside the cable compartment to protect it.

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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.

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Precautions for Portable Charging Cable (ICCB: In-Cable Control Box)

• Use the portable charging cable that is certified by Kia.

• Do not try to repair, disassemble, or adjust the portable charging cable.

• Do not use an extension cord or adapter.

• Stop using immediately if failure warning light occurs.

• Do not touch the plug and charging connector with wet hands.

• Do not touch the terminal part of the normal charging connector and the normal charging inlet on the vehicle.

• Do not connect the charging connector to voltage that does not comply with regulations.

• Do not use the portable charging cable if it is worn out, exposed, or there exists any type of damage on the portable charging cable.

• If the ICCB case and normal charging connector is damaged, cracked, or the wires are exposed in any way, do not use the portable charging cable.

• Do not let children operate or touch the portable charging cable.

• Keep the control box free of water.

• Keep the normal charging connector or plug terminal free of foreign substances.

• Do not step on the cable or cord. Do not pull the cable or cord and do not twist or bend it.

• Do not charge when there is lightning.

• Do not drop the control box or place a heavy object on the control box.

• Do not place an object that can generate high temperatures near the charger when charging.

• Charging with the worn out or damaged household electric outlet can result in a risk of electric shock. If you are in doubt to the household electric outlet condition, have it checked by a licensed electrician.

• Stop using the portable charging cable immediately if the household electric outlet or any components is overheated or you notice burnt odors.

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Changing plug-in hybrid mode

Pressing the HEV button changes the plug-in hybrid system modes, as below.

• Shortly pressed: EV mode ↔ HEV mode

• Press and hold: It changes to the HEV-charging

mode.

When the HEV button is pressed in the HEV-charging mode, the mode changes as below.

- Shor tly pressed : It changes to the CS mode.

- Press and hold: It remains in the HEV-charging mode.

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 gasoline 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.

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Warning and indicator lights

Ready Indicator

This indicator illuminates :

When the vehicle is ready to be driven.

- ON : Normal driving is possible.

- OFF : Normal driving is not possible, or a problem has occurred.

- Blinking : Emergency driving.

When the ready indicator goes OFF or blinks, there is a problem with the system. In this case, we recommend that you have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Hybrid system warning light

This warning light illuminates:

When there is a malfunction with the hybrid system.

In this case, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

When the warning light illuminates while driving, or does not go OFF after starting the vehicle, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

EV Mode Indicator

This indicator illuminates when the vehicle is driven by the electric motor .

Charging Cable Connection Indicator (Plug-in hybrid)

This indicator illuminates in red when the charging cable is connected.

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Coasting guide (if equipped)

A chime will sound and the coasting guide indicator will blink four times to inform the driver when to take the foot off from the accelerator by anticipating a decelerating event* based on the analysis of driving routes and road conditions of the navigation. It encourages the driver to remove foot from the pedal and allow coasting down the road with EV motor only. This helps prevent unnecessary fuel consumption and increases fuel efficiency.

❈ Example of a deceleration event is

going down an extended hill, slowing down approaching a toll booth, and approaching reduced speed zones.

• User settings Press the Engine Start/Stop button

and put the shift lever in P(Par k). In the User Settings Mode, select Driving Assist, Coasting Guide, and then On to turn on the system. Cancel the selection of coasting guide to turn off the system. For the explanation of the system, press and hold the [OK] button.

• Operation conditions To activate the system, take the fol-

lowing procedures. Enter your destination information on the navigation and select the driving route. Select the ECO mode in the Integrated Driving Control System.Then, satisfy the following.

- The driving speed should be between 60 km/h (37 mph) and 160 km/h (99 mph).

❈ The operating speed may vary

due to difference between instrument cluster and navigation effected by tire inflation level.

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NOTICE

Coasting guide is only a supplemental system to assist with fuel-efficient driving. Thus, the operating conditions may be different in accordance with traffic/road conditions (i.e. driving in a traffic jam, driving on a slope, driving on a curve). Thus, take the actual driving conditions into consideration, such as distances from the vehicles ahead/ behind, while referring to the coasting guide system as guidance.

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Unplug vehicle to start (Plug-in hybrid)

The message is displayed when you start the engine without unplugging the charging cable. Unplug the charging cable, and then start the vehicle.

Shift to P to charge (Plug-in hybrid)

The message is displayed when the charging connector is plugged with the shift lever in R (Reverse), N (Neutral) or D (Drive). Move the shift lever to P (Park) and re-start the charging process.

Remaining charge time (Plug-in hybrid)

The message is displayed to notify the remaining time to fully charge the battery.

EV / HEV/ CHG modes (Plug-in hybrid)

A corresponding message is displayed when a mode is selected by pressing the HEV button.

Battery charged. Maintaining current (Plug-in hybrid)

This message is displayed when unable to convert to charging mode even when pressing and holding the HEV button during EV/HEV mode driving because the highvoltage(hybrid) battery is already fully charged.

Low battery. Maintaining Hybrid (Plug-in hybrid)

This message is displayed when unable to convert to EV mode even when pressing the HEV button during HEV mode driving due to insufficient high-voltage(hybrid) battery level.

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Low battery temp. Maintaining current (Plug-in hybrid)

This message is displayed when unable to convert to EV mode even when pressing the HEV button during HEV mode driving due to low battery temperature.

Charging complete. Switching to Hybrid (Plug-in hybrid)

This message is displayed automatically converting to HEV mode due to completed battery charging during charging mode driving.

Charger Error! (Plug-in hybrid)

This messages is displayed when the charging failed by e xternal charger error.

This message is for Normal charger. The purpose of this message is to let

you know the error has occurred in charger itself not in vehicle.

Low/High System Temp. Maintaining Hybrid (Plug-in hybrid)

This message is displayed when unable to convert to EV mode even when pressing the HEV button during HEV mode driving due to low/high system temperature

Switching to Hybrid mode to allow heating (Plug-in hybrid)

• When the coolant temperature is lower than -14 °C (57 °F), and you turn the climate control On for heating, the above message will be displayed in the cluster. Then, the vehicle will automatically switch to HEV mode.

• When the coolant temperature is higher than -14 °C (57 °F), or you turn the climate control Off, the vehicle will automatically return to EV mode.

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