KIA Optima Hybrid 2013 - Manual (Page 229)

Driving your vehicle
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• If the battery is weak or the smart key
does not work correctly, you can start
the engine by inserting the smart key
in the smart key holder.
• When the stop lamp fuse is blown, you
can't start the engine normally.
Replace the fuse with a new one. If it is
not possible, you can start the engine
by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP
button for 10 seconds while it is in the
ACC position. The engine can start
without depressing the brake pedal.
But for your safety always depress the
brake pedal before starting the engine.
Do not press the ENGINE START/ STOP
button for more than 10 seconds except
when the stop lamp fuse is blown.
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WARNING
The Hybrid system will start only
when the smart key is in the vehi-
cle. Never allow children or any per-
son who is unfamiliar with the vehi-
cle to touch the Hybrid system
start/stop button or related parts.