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KIA Optima Hybrid (2018 year). Instruction - part 2

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CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)

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

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

Charging Mode

Charging

Failure

ICCB failure
or electrical
leakage detected

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

Category

Lamp ON Lamp OFF Blinking

LED Status

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 discon-
nection.

2. Hold the charging connector han-

dle 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 termi-
nal.

6. Put the charging cable inside the

cable compartment to protect it.

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CAUTION

In order to disconnect the charg-
ing connector, unlock the doors
to unlatch the charging connec-
tor lock system. If not, the charg-
ing 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 con-

nector 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 connec-

tor 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 light-

ning.

• 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 dam-

aged 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.

CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)

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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.
- Shortly 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.

DRIVING THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE

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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.

DRIVING THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)

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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 antic-
ipating 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 effi-
ciency.

❈

Example of a deceleration event is
going down an extended hill, slow-
ing 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(Park). 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 desti-
nation 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 37 mph (60 km/h) and 99
mph (160 km/h).

❈

The operating speed may vary

due to difference between instru-
ment cluster and navigation effect-
ed by tire inflation level.

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NOTICE

Coasting guide is only a supplemen-
tal system to assist with fuel-efficient
driving. Thus, the operating condi-
tions 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 dis-
played when a mode is selected by
pressing the HEV button.

Battery charged. Maintaining cur-
rent (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 high-
voltage(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 dur-
ing HEV mode driving due to insuffi-
cient high-voltage(hybrid) battery
level.

DRIVING THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)

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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 dur-
ing HEV mode driving due to low bat-
tery temperature.

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

This message is displayed automati-
cally 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 external charg-
er 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 dur-
ing 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 57 °F (-14 °C), 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 57 °F (-14 °C), or you
turn the climate control Off, the
vehicle will automatically return to
EV mode.

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Wait until fuel door opens
(Plug-in hybrid)

The message is displayed when you
attempt to open the fuel filler lid with
the fuel tank pressurized. Wait until
the fuel tank is depressurized.

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NOTICE

• It may take up to 20 seconds to

open fuel filler lid.

• When the fuel filler lid is frozen

and does not open after 20 seconds
at freezing temperature, slightly
tap the fuel filler lid and then
attempt to open it.

Fuel door open (Plug-in hybrid)

This message is displayed when the
fuel filler lid is opened.
Also means "Ready to refuel".

Check fuel door (Plug-in hybrid)

This message is displayed when the
fuel filler lid is open or an abnormal-
ity has occurred.

Refuel after stopping
(Plug-in hybrid)

This message is displayed when the
fuel filler lid open button is pressed
when a vehicle equipped with a plug-
in hybrid seal-type fuel tank is in
motion (vehicle speed is greater than
0 km/h(mi/h)).

DRIVING THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)

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Open fuel door after disconnecting
charging cable (Plug-in hybrid)

This message is displayed when you
press fuel filler lid open button while
charging.

This message explains that refueling
is allowed to finish charging.
Fuel lid is not opened when charging
cable is connected to vehicle.

Charging Door Open
(Plug-in hybrid)

This message indicates that the
charging door is open while in driv-
ing-ready state to encourage you to
inspect and close the door.
(Driving with the charging door open
may result in moisture inflow or dam-
age. This message is used to prevent
such occurrences.)

Open fuel door after disconnecting
charging cable (Plug-in hybrid)

This message is displayed when you
press fuel filler lid open button while
charging.

This message explains that refueling
is allowed to finish charging.
Fuel lid is not opened when charging
cable is connected to vehicle.

Charging Door Open
(Plug-in hybrid)

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

A corresponding message is dis-
played when a mode is selected by
pressing the HEV button.

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Kia hybrid system notifies the drivers
of energy flow in various operating
modes. Eleven Modes show drivers
the current operating condition.

Vehicle Stop

The mode means the vehicle at stop.
(There is no energy flow.)

EV Propulsion

Electric power is used to move the
vehicle. (Battery

➞

Wheel)

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Power Assist

Electric and Engine power are used
to move the vehicle.
(Battery & Engine

➞

Wheel)

Engine Only Propulsion

Engine power is used to move the
vehicle. (Engine

➞

Wheel)

Engine Generation

Vehicle is stopped with the Engine
charging the hybrid battery.
(Engine

➞

Battery)

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Regeneration

Hybrid battery is being charged by
regenerative braking.
(Wheel

➞

Battery)

Engine Brake

The vehicle is being slowed by
engine compression.
(Wheel

➞

Engine)

Power Reserve

Engine is both driving the vehicle
and charging the hybrid battery.
(Engine

➞

Wheel & Battery)

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ENERGY FLOW HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE

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Engine Generation/Regeneration

The engine and regenerative braking
system charge the hybrid battery
driving deceleration.
(Engine & Wheel

➞

Battery)

Engine Generation/Motor Drive

The vehicle is being slowed by engine
compression and regenerative brak-
ing. The hybrid battery is being
charged by regenerative braking.
(Engine

➞

Battery

➞

Wheel)

Engine Brake/Regeneration

The engine compression can be
used to slow the vehicle. The regen-
erative braking system can be used
to charge the hybrid system.
(Wheel

➞

Engine & Battery)

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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 can not
start the vehicle.

4.Depress the brake pedal.
5.Press the engine start/stop button.
6.The engine should be started with-

out pressing the accelerator. In
extremely cold weather or after the
vehicle has not been operated fro
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.

• When the engine start/stop but-

ton is in the ACC or ON position,
if any door is open, the system
checks for the smart key. If the
smart key is not in the vehicle, the
warning, "Key is not in vehicle"
will come on, and if all doors are
closed, the chime will also sound
for about 5 seconds. The indica-
tor will turn off while the vehicle is
moving. Keep the smart key in the
vehicle when using the ACC posi-
tion or if the vehicle engine is on.

If the starting procedure is fol-
lowed, the "

" symbol on the

instrument cluster will turn on.
For more details, Please check
chapter 6.

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

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ECONOMICAL and SAFE
OPERATION of Hybrid system

• Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a

moderate rate and maintain a
steady cruising speed. Don't make
"jack-rabbit" starts. Don't race
between stoplights.
Avoid heavy traffic whenever pos-
sible. Always maintain a safe dis-
tance from other vehicles so you
can avoid unnecessary braking.
This also reduces brake wear.

• The regenerative brake generates

energy when the vehicle deceler-
ates.

• When the hybrid battery power is

low, the hybrid system automatical-
ly recharges the hybrid battery.

• When the engine runs in "N" posi-

tion, the hybrid system cannot gen-
erate electricity. The hybrid battery
cannot recharge in "N" position.
Please refer to chapter 6.

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NOTICE

When the hybrid system is in
READY mode, the engine will auto-
matically start and stop as needed.
The "

" symbol will illuminate in

the cluster when the system is oper-
ational.

CAUTION

- Extended

cranking

Do not crank the engine for a
prolonged period of time with-
out the engine starting. This
could result in damage to the
HEV battery and become totally
discharged.

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