KIA Optima Hybrid 2013 - Manual (Page 150)

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Features of your vehicle
Refuel now to prevent Hybrid battery
damage
If the fuel tank is nearly empty, a message
“Refuel now to prevent Hybrid battery
damage!” will appear on the LCD display.
Also, the chime will sound several times.
You must stop and obtain additional fuel
as soon as possible.
Hybrid system warning! Safely stop
and do not drive
If the hybrid system error occurs, a mes-
sage “Hybrid system warning! Safely
stop and do not drive” will appear on the
LCD display and the Ready indicator will
blink. Also, the chime will sound until the
problem is solved.
Have the vehicle towed to an authorized
Kia dealer to inspect the hybrid system.
Hybrid battery low! Safely stop and
shift to “P”
If the SOC (State Of Charge) is very low,
a message “Hybrid battery low! Safely
stop and shift to “P”” will appear on the
LCD display.
To charge the hybrid battery, stop in a
safe place and move the shift gear to the
P(Park) position as soon as possible.
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CAUTION
Avoid driving with very low fuel
level. Running out of fuel could
damage the hybrid battery.