Kia Optima Hybrid 2020, Owner'S Manual, Page: 194 / 597

Features of your vehicle
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Hybrid System Gauge
The hybrid system gauge indicates
whether the current driving condition
is fuel efficient or not.
• CHARGE : Shows that the energy
made by the vehicle is
being converted to
electrical energy.
(Regenerated energy)
• ECO : Shows that the vehicle is
being driven in an Eco-
friendly manner.
• POWER : Shows that the vehicle is
exceeding the Eco-
friendly range.
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NOTICE
Based on the hybrid system gauge,
the "EV" indicator comes on or off.
- "EV" indicator ON : Vehicle is
using the electric motor or the
gasoline engine is stopped.
- "EV" indicator OFF : Vehicle is
using the gasoline engine.
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WARNING -
Hot radiator
Never remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot. The
engine coolant is under pres-
sure and could cause severe
burns. Wait until the engine is
cool before adding coolant to
the reservoir.