KIA Optima Hybrid 2013 - Manual (Page 228)

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Driving your vehicle
Starting the hybrid system with a
smart key (if equipped)
1. Carry the smart key or leave it inside
the vehicle.
2. Make sure the parking brake is firmly
applied
3. Place the transaxle shift lever in P
(Park).
4. Press the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton while depressing the brake pedal.
5. In extremely cold weather (below
-18°C (0°F) or after the vehicle has not
been operated for several days, let the
engine warm up without depressing
the accelerator.
Whether the engine is cold or warm, it
should be started 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 position or above, if
any door is opened, the system checks
for the smart key. If the smart key is not
in the vehicle, the warning "Key is not
in vehicle" will illuminate on the LCD
display. And if all doors are closed, the
chime will sound for 5 seconds. The
indicator or warning will turn off while
the vehicle is moving. Always have the
smart key with you.
STARTING THE HYBRID SYSTEM
WARNING - Unintended
vehicle movement
Never leave the smart key in the
vehicle with children or vehicle
occupants who are unfamiliar with
the vehicle operation. Pushing the
ENGINE START/STOP button while
the smart key is in the vehicle may
result in unintended engine activa-
tion and/or unintended vehicle
movement.
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CAUTION
If ambient temperature is low, the
"READY" symbol may stay illumi-
nated longer than the normal
amount of time.