Kia Niro Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid (2022 year). Manual in english

HEV (HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE) SYSTEM

The Kia Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) uses both the gasoline engine and the electric motor for power. The electric

motor is run by a 240V high-voltage HEV battery.

Depending on the driving conditions, the HEV computer selectively operates between the engine and the electric

motor or even both at the same time.

Fuel efficiency increases when the engine is at idle, or when the vehicle is driven by the electric motor with the HEV

battery.

The HEV battery charge must be maintained because, at times, the engine may come on even at idle to act as a gen-

erator. Charging also occurs when decelerating or by regenerative braking.

Engine+

Electric motor

Electric motor+Engine

Charging

Engine OFF

Motor or Motor

Startup/Low speed cruise

Acceleration

High speed cruise

Deceleration

Stop

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PHEV (PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLE) SYSTEM

The Kia Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) shares the characteristics of both a conventional hybrid electric vehi-

cle and an all-electric vehicle.

When used as a conventional hybrid electric vehicle, the HEV computer selectively operates between the engine and

the electric motor or even both at the same time.

When it is operating in the electric vehicle mode, the vehicle is driven only using the electric motor over a certain dis-

tance until the hybrid battery becomes low. The driving distance in EV mode depends on customer driving style and road

conditions. Aggressive driving maneuvers may at times temporarily enable the engine to operate for maximum power.

The hybrid battery can be fully charged by connecting a plug to an external electric power source.

The engine can be turned on based on a number of factors such as heater usage and a frequent operation of the

accelerator pedal by a driver in Charge Depleting mode.

CD (Charge Depleting) Mode

CS (Charge Sustaining) Mode

Charging

Engine+Motor

Electric motor

Motor

Engine+Motor

Charging

Battery charging

or Motor

Electric Vehicle Mode

Start up/Low speed

Acceleration

High speed

Deceleration

External charging

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CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE

Charging Information

The electrical outlet in your home

Depending on the condition and

must comply with regulations and

durability of the high-voltage bat-

• AC Charger: The plug-in hybrid

can safely accommodate the

tery, charger specifications, and

vehicle is charged by plugging into

Voltage / Current (Amps) / Power

ambient temperature, the time

a AC Charger installed in your

(Watts) ratings specified on the

required for charging the high-volt-

home or a public charging station.

trickle charge. Use only as a back-

age battery may vary.

(For further details, refer to the 'AC

up charger.

Charge'.)

•

Trickle Charger: For charging at

home. Please note that the Trickle

• Trickle Charger: The plug-in hybrid

Charger is

slower than the AC

vehicle can be charged by using

Charging Time

Charger.

household electricity.

• AC Charger: Takes about 2 hours

15 minutes at room temperature

Charging Types

(Can be charged to 100%.).

Charging Inlet

Category

Charging Connector

Charging Outlet

Charging Method

Charging Time

(Vehicle)

AC Charger

Approximately 2 hours

installed in homes

15 minutes (to fully

AC Charger

or public charging

charge the plug-in

stations

hybrid,100%)

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For charging at home.

The included Trickle

Trickle

charger takes about 9

Household current

Charger

hours at room tempera-

ture (Can be charged to

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100%.).

• Depending on the condition and durability of the high voltage battery, charger specifications, and ambient temper-

ature, the time required for charging the high voltage battery may vary.

• Actual charger image and charging method may vary in accordance with the charger manufacturer.

Charging Status Information

Operation of Charging

Charging Connector

Indicator Lamp

AUTO/LOCK Mode

Details

(1)

(2)

(3)

{

(OFF)

{

(OFF)

{

(OFF)

Not Charged

Blinking

{

(OFF)

{

(OFF)

0~33%

(ON)

Blinking

{

(OFF)

Charging

34~66%

(ON)

Blinking

67~99%

Charging complete

(ON)

(100%)(turns OFF

in 5 seconds)

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Blinking

Error while charging

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When charging the high voltage bat-

Charging 12 V aux-

tery, the charge level can be checked

You may select when the charging

iliary battery or

from outside the vehicle.

{

(OFF)

{

(OFF)

Blinking

connector can be locked and

reserved air condi-

unlocked in the charging inlet.

tioner is operating

Press the button

to change

Reserved charging

between AUTO mode and LOCK

is operating (turns

mode.

OFF after 3 min-

{

(OFF)

Blinking

{

(OFF)

utes) or interrup-

tions that temporar-

ily prevent charging

(e.g. power failure)

CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)

When the Charging Connector

•

LOCK mode (button indicator off) :

❈ Charging connector

is Locked

AUTO/LOCK mode

The connector locks when the

charging connector is plugged into

When the charging connector is

LOCK

AUTO

the charging inlet. The connector is

plugged into the charging inlet, the

Before charging

locked until all doors are unlocked

connector lock timing varies with the

by the driver. This mode can be used

modes selected by pressing the but-

While charging

to prevent charging cable theft.

ton.

Finished charging

- If the charging connector is

• LOCK mode : The connector locks

unlocked when all doors are

automatically when the charging

AUTO/LOCK mode button indica-

unlocked, but the charging cable

connector is connected normally.

tor

is not disconnected within 15 sec-

• AUTO mode : The connector locks

onds, the connector will be auto-

when charging and automatically

LAMP OFF

LAMP ON

matically locked again.

unlocks when charging is complet-

LOCK mode

AUTO mode

- If the charging connector is

ed.

unlocked when all doors are

❈For more details, refer to the

unlocked, but all doors are locked

“Charging connector AUTO/LOCK

again, immediately, the connector

mode”.

will be automatically locked again.

❈ Locking/unlocking the charging

•

AUTO mode (button indicator on) :

door

The connector locks when charg-

ing starts. The connector unlocks

when charging is complete. This

mode can be used when charging

in a public charging station.

If the connector does not unlock

automatically after the charging is

completed in AUTO mode, the con-

nector will unlock when all the

doors are unlocked.

The charging door lock/unlock func-

1. Conditions for lock :

2. Conditions for unlock :

tion works only when the following

➀ : When locking doors from out-

➀ : When unlocking doors from

conditions are satisfied with the

side the vehicle with the

outside the vehicle with the

charging door closed.

If the unlock function does not work,

➁ : When locking the driver’s door

➁ : When unlocking the driver’s

use the emergency charging door

using a mechanical key

door using a mechanical key

unlock method to unlock the charg-

➂ : When locking doors using a

➂ : When unlocking doors using a

ing door. (For more details, refer to

smart key

the “Unlock charging door in emer-

gency”)

➃:When pressing the door

lock/unlock button on the front

door outside handle while the

smart key is detected and

doors are unlocked

doors are locked

➄ : When locking all vehicle doors

➄ : When unlocking all vehicle

with the charging door closed.

doors with the charging door

(When locking doors with

closed. (When unlocking doors

functions such as spare key,

with functions such as spare

smart key, door lock button on

key, smart key, door lock but-

the outside door handle, cen-

ton on the outside door han-

tral door lock switch, auto door

dle, central door lock switch,

lock.)

auto door lock.)

CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)

Scheduled Charging

•

When scheduled charging is set,

(if equipped)

charging is not initiated immediate-

ly when the AC Charger or

•

You can set reserved charging

portable charging cable (ICCB: In-

using the Infotainment System.

Cable Control Box) is connected.

Refer to the Infotainment System

•

If charging is required immediately,

for detailed information about set-

turn off the scheduled charge

ting reserved charging.

using the Infotainment System or

•

Scheduled charging can only be

UVO eco smartphone application

done when using a AC Charger or

or press the vehicle's scheduled

the portable charging cable (ICCB:

charge release button(

In-Cable Control Box).

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•

When the scheduled charge is set,

•

When scheduled charging is set

the charge start time is calculated

and the AC Charger or the portable

by itself. In some cases, charging

charging cable

(ICCB: In-Cable

may start immediately after con-

Control Box) is connected for

necting the charger.

charging, the indicator lamp blinks

(for

3 minutes) to indicate that

scheduled charging is set.

Refer to "AC Charge or Trickle

Charging Precautions

Charge" for details about connect-

■ AC Charger

ing the AC Charger and the

portable charger (ICCB: In-Cable

Control Box).

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• If you press the scheduled charging

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deactivation (

) button to immedi-

ately charge the battery, charging

must be initiated 3 minutes after the

WARNING

charging cable has been connected.

- Fires caused by dust or

water

When you press the scheduled

charging deactivation (

) button

Do not connect the charging

for immediate charging, the sched-

cable connector plug to the vehi-

uled charge setting is not com-

cle if there is water or dust on the

pletely deactivated. If you need to

charging inlet. Connecting while

completely deactivate the sched-

there is water or dust on the

uled charge setting, use the

charging cable connector and

Infotainment System to finalize the

plug may cause a fire or electric

deactivation.

shock.

CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)

•

Comply with the following in order

WARNING

to prevent electrical shock when

- Interference with electron-

- Touching the charging

charging:

ic medical devices

connector

- Use a waterproof charger

When using medical electric

Do not to touch the charging

- Make sure to not touch the charg-

devices such as an implantable

connector, charging plug, or the

ing connector and charging plug

cardiac pacemaker, make sure to

charging inlet when connecting

when your hand is wet

ask the medical team and manu-

the charger connecting cable to

- Do not charge when there is light-

facturer whether charging your

the charging outlet and the

ning

electric vehicle will impact the

charging inlet on the vehicle.

- Do not charge when the charging

operation of the medical

Doing so may result in electro-

connector and plug is wet

devices. In some instances, elec-

cution.

tromagnetic waves that are gen-

erated from the charger can seri-

WARNING - Charging

ously impact medical electric

cable

devices such as an implantable

•

Immediately stop charging

cardiac pacemaker.

when you discover abnormal

symptoms (smell, smoke).

•

Replace the charging cable if

WARNING

the cable coating is damaged

- Old or Worn out Electric

to prevent electrical shock.

Outlets

•

When connecting or removing

Do not use old or worn out elec-

the charging cable, make sure

tric outlets to charge your vehi-

to hold the charging connec-

cle. There may be a risk of fire

tor handle.

and injury when using old worn

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out public electrical outlets.

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•

Always keep the charging connec-

AC Charge

(Continued)

tor and charging plug clean and

If you pull the cable itself

■ AC Charger

dry. Be sure to keep the charging

(without using the handle), the

cable in a condition where there is

internal wires may disconnect

no water or moisture.

or get damaged. This may lead

•

Before charging the battery, turn

to electric shock or fire.

the vehicle OFF.

•

Be careful not to drop the charging

connector. The charging connector

WARNING - Cooling fan

can be damaged.

Do not touch the cooling fan

•

Always inspect the charging con-

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while vehicle is charging. When

nector terminals for damage or

■ AC Charger cable

the vehicle is switched OFF

overheating. Do not use if dam-

while charging, the cooling fan

aged, as this may damage the

inside the engine compartment

vehicle side charge connector and

or interior rear seat may auto-

is not a warrantable repair.

matically operate.

WARNING

Make sure to use the designat-

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ed charger for charging the

vehicle.Using any other charger

You can charge your vehicle by plug-

may cause failure or lead to

ging into a public charger at a charg-

electric shock or fire.

ing station.

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CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)

How to Connect to an AC charger

✽ NOTICE

The charging door does not open if

the door are locked/theft alarm sys-

tem is armed.

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5. Remove any dust on the charging

connector and charging inlet.

1. Depress the brake pedal and

6. Hold the charging connector han-

apply the parking brake.

dle. Then, insert it into the charg-

2. Turn OFF all switches, move the

ing inlet, until you hear a click

shift lever to P

(Park), and turn

sound. If it is not fully connected, a

OFF the vehicle.

bad connection between the

3. After unlocking doors, open the

charging connector and the charg-

charging door by pressing it.

ing terminals may cause a fire.

4. Open the charging door by press-

ing circle mark

(o) area on the

right edge of the charging door.

If the vehicle doors are locked, the

charging door will not open.

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■ Type A

7. Check if the charging cable con-

✽ NOTICE

nection indicator of the high volt-

•

Charging is in progress only when

age battery in the instrument clus-

the shift lever is in P

(Park).

ter is turned ON.

Charging the battery with the

Charging does not occur when the

Engine Start/Stop button in the

indicator is OFF. When the charg-

ACC position is possible. However,

ing connector is not connected

it may discharge the 12-V battery.

properly, reconnect the charging

Thus, if possible, charge the bat-

cable to charge.

tery with the Engine Start/Stop

button in the OFF position.

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•

The charging process is interrupt-

■ Type B

ed temporarily when the shift lever

is moved from P (Park) to Not P(R

(Reverse)/N

(Neutral)/D

(Drive))

during charging. To resume(restart)

charging, move the shift lever to the

P (park) position. Then, the charging

process is resumed(restarted).

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CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)

Unlock Connector in Emergency

In that case, the charging cable may

not be disconnected or locked, or the

vehicle may not be charged. If this

happens, open the hood and pull the

emergency cable lightly 2 to 3 times

and then try to disconnect the charg-

ing cable or start recharging.

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8. After charging has started, the

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estimated charging time is dis-

played on the instrument cluster

If the charging connector does not

for about 1 minute. It is also dis-

unlock for some reason, open the

played, when the driver’s door is

hood and slightly pull the emergency

opened with charging in progress.

cable as shown above. The charging

When scheduled charging is set,

door will then open.

the estimated charging time is dis-

If the charging door does not opened

played as “--” .

immediately after pulling the emer-

gency cable in, press the charging

door lightly and pull the emergency

cable again.

The charging cable lock may not

work properly when foreign materials

such as dust enter the cable or the

cable is encrusted with ice.

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How to Disconnect an AC charger

To prevent charging cable theft, the

1.The vehicle must be in the AUTO

charging connector cannot be dis-

connected from the inlet when the

mode or the doors must be

unlocked in order to be able to dis-

doors are locked. Unlock all doors

to disconnect the charging connec-

connect the charging connector. A

lock system prevents charger

tor from the inlet.

cable disconnection when the vehi-

However, if the vehicle is in the

cle's doors are locked.

charging connector AUTO mode,

the charging connector automati-

cally unlocks from the inlet when

CAUTION

charging is completed.

In order to disconnect the

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charging connector, unlock the

2.While holding the charging con-

doors to unlatch the charging

nector, pressing the locking

connector lock system. If not,

release button (1) and then pull it

the charging connector and the

out.

vehicle's charging inlet may be

damaged.

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CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)

If the connector does not unlock

✽ NOTICE

automatically after the charging is

• Keep the charging connector and

completed in AUTO mode, the con-

the charging plug clean and dry.

nector will unlock when all the

The charging cable should also be

doors are unlocked.

kept dry.

For more details, refer to “Charging

• Use an air gun to blow any foreign

Connector AUTO/ LOCK Mode” in

substances from the charging con-

this chapter.

nector and the charging plug.

CAUTION

When disconnecting the charg-

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ing connector, do not try to dis-

3. Make sure to securely close the

connect it by force while not

charging door.

pressing the release button.

This may damage the charging

WARNING

connector and vehicle charging

inlet.

Do not modify or disassemble

the charging cable compo-

nents. Doing so may cause a

fire or electric shock resulting

in personal injuries.

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Trickle Charger

How to Connect Portable

(Portable Charging Cable)

Charging Cable

(ICCB: In-Cable Control Box)

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3. After unlocking doors, open the

charging door by pressing it.

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4. Open the charging door by press-

Trickle charger can be used if AC

ing circle mark

(o) area on the

Charger is unavailable.

1. Turn OFF all switches, move the

right edge of the charging door.

shift lever to P

(Park), and turn

If the vehicle doors are locked, the

❈ ➀ : Plug and cable

OFF the vehicle.

charging door will not open.

➁ : Control box (ICCB)

2. Depress the brake pedal and

apply the parking brake.

➂ : Charging connector/cable

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CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)

■ Charge

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■ Vehicle connection

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5. Connect the plug to a household

9. Charging starts automatically and

electric outlet.

the charging light blinks.

6. Make sure that the power connec-

tion indicator (green) lights in the

control box.

✽ NOTICE

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The charging door does not open

7. Remove any dust on the charging

when the theft alarm system is

connector and charging inlet.

armed.

8. Hold the charging connector han-

dle. Then, insert it into the charging

inlet, until you hear a click sound. If

it is not fully connected, improper

connection between the charging

connector and the charging termi-

nals are a potential fire hazard.

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■ Type A

Charging does not occur when the

✽ NOTICE

indicator is OFF. When the charg-

•

The charging is in progress only

ing connector is not connected

with the shift lever is in P (Park).

properly, reconnect

the charging

Charging the battery with the

cable to charge.

Engine Start/Stop button in the

ACC position is possible. However,

it may discharge the 12-V battery.

Thus, if possible, charge the bat-

tery with the Engine Start/Stop

button in the OFF position.

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•

Moving the shift lever from P

■ Type B

(Park) to R (Reverse)/N(Neutral)/D

(Drive) stops the charging process.

To restart the charging process,

move the shift lever to P (Park),

press the Engine Start/Stop button

to the OFF position, and discon-

nect the charging cable. Then,

connect the charging cable and

restart the vehicle again.

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10. Check if the charging cable con-

nection indicator of the high volt-

age battery in the instrument

cluster is turned ON.

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CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)

Unlock Connector in Emergency

In that case, the charging cable may

not be disconnected or locked, or the

vehicle may not be charged. If this

happens, open the hood and pull the

emergency cable lightly 2 to 3 times

and then try to disconnect the charg-

ing cable or start recharging.

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11. After charging has started, the

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estimated charging time is dis-

played on the instrument cluster

If the charging connector does not

for about 1 minute. It is also dis-

unlock for some reason, open the

played, when the driver’s door is

hood and slightly pull the emergency

opened with charging in progress.

cable as shown above. The charging

When scheduled charging is set,

door will then open.

the estimated charging time is dis-

If the charging door does not opened

played as "--".

immediately after pulling the emer-

gency cable, press the charging door

lightly and pull the emergency cable

again.

The charging cable lock may not

work properly when foreign materials

such as dust enter the cable or the

cable is encrusted with ice.

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CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)

Charging Status Indicator Lamp for Portable Charging Cable

Control Box

Indicator

Details

On : Power on

Blink : Plug temperature sensor failure

PLUG

(Green)

On : Plug high temperature protection

Blink : Plug high temperature warning

(Red)

POWER

On : Power on

Blink : Charging In power saving mode, only the CHARGE

CHARGE

indicator is illuminated.

FAULT

Blink : Charging interrupted

Charging

current 12 A

The charging current changes (3

level) whenever the button (1) is

CHARGE

Charging

pressed for 1 sec with the charg-

LEVEL

current 10 A

er plugged into an electrical out-

Charging

let but not the vehicle.

current 8 A

Charging connector plugged

(Green)

VEHICLE

Charging

(Blue)

Blink : Not charging

(Red)

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Charging Status Indicator Lamp for Portable Charging Cable

Control Box

Status / Diagnosis / Countermeasure

Control Box

Status / Diagnosis / Countermeasure

Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized

Kia dealer if any of the following occur:

• Charging connector plugged into vehicle

(Green ON)

- Charging connector plugged into the

• Plug temperature sensor failure

vehicle (Green ON)

(Green blink)

• Plug high temperature protection

(Red blink)

• Plug high temperature warning (Red ON)

Have your vehicle inspected by an

authorized Kia dealer if any of the fol-

- While charging

lowing occur:

• Charge indicator (Green blink)

- Before plugging charging connector

into the vehicle (Red blink)

• Vehicle indicator (Blue ON)

• Abnormal temperature

• ICCB (In-Cable Control Box) failure

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CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)

Control Box

Status / Diagnosis / Countermeasure

Control Box

Status / Diagnosis / Countermeasure

Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized

- After plugging charging connector

Kia dealer if any of the following occur:

into vehicle (Red blink)

- Plugged into the vehicle (Red blink)

• Communication failure

• Diagnostic device failure

• Current leakage

Have your vehicle inspected by an

• Abnormal temperature

authorized Kia dealer.

Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized

Kia dealer if any of the following occur:

• Plug temperature sensor failure

- Power saving mode

(Green blink)

• 3 minutes after charging starts

• Plug high temperature protection

(Green blink)

(Red blink)

• Plug high temperature warning (Red ON)

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How to Disconnect the Portable

Charging 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 disconnection. To pre-

vent charging cable theft, the

charging connector cannot be dis-

connected from the inlet when the

doors are locked. Unlock all doors

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to disconnect the charging connec-

2. While holding the charging con-

4. Disconnect the plug from the

tor from the inlet. However, if the

nector, pressing the locking

household electric outlet. Do not

vehicle is in the charging connector

release button(1) and then pull it

pull the cable when disconnecting

AUTO mode, the charging connec-

out.

the plug.

tor automatically unlocks from the

3. Make sure to securely close the

5. Close the protective cover for the

inlet when charging is completed.

charging door.

charging connector so that foreign

For more details, refer to “Charging

material cannot get into the terminal.

Connector AUTO/LOCK Mode” in

this chapter.

6. Put the charging cable inside the

storage bag to protect it.

CAUTION

In order to disconnect the

charging connector, unlock the

doors to release the charging

connector lock system. If not,

the charging connector and the

vehicle's charging inlet may be

damaged.

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CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)

Precautions for Portable

•

If the ICCB case and AC Charging

•

Charging with a worn out or dam-

Charging Cable

connector is damaged, cracked, or

aged household electric outlet can

(ICCB: In-Cable Control Box)

the wires are exposed in any way,

result in a risk of electric shock. If

do not use the portable charging

you are unsure about the condition

•

Use a portable charging cable that

cable.

of a household electric outlet, have

is certified by Kia.

it checked by a licensed electri-

•

Do not let children operate or touch

•

Do not try to repair, disassemble, or

cian.

the portable charging cable.

adjust the portable charging cable.

•

Stop using the portable charging

•

Keep the control box free of water.

•

Do not use an extension cord or

cable immediately if the household

adapter.

•

Keep the AC Charging connector or

electric outlet or any components

plug terminal free of foreign sub-

•

Stop using immediately if failure

are overheating or you smell burn-

stances.

warning light occurs.

ing.

•

Do not step on the cable or cord.

•

Do not touch the plug and charging

Do not pull the cable or cord and

connector with wet hands.

do not twist or bend it.

•

Do not touch the terminal part of the

•

Do not charge when there is light-

AC Charging connector and the AC

ning.

Charging inlet on the vehicle.

•

Do not drop the control box, charg-

•

Do not connect the charging con-

ing connector, or place a heavy

nector to voltage that does not

object on the control box.

comply with regulations.

•

Do not place an object that can

•

Do not use the portable charging

generate high temperatures near

cable if it is worn out, exposed, or

the charger when charging.

there exists any type of damage on

the portable charging cable.

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Action to be taken when

4. If the vehicle is properly charged

charging stops abruptly

when charged with another nor-

mally working charger, contact the

When the high voltage battery does

charger manufacturer.

not charge, check the followings:

5. If the vehicle does not charge

1. Check the charging setting for the

when charged with another nor-

vehicle.

mally working charger, we recom-

(e.g. When scheduled charging is

mend that you contact an author-

set, charging is not initiated imme-

ized Kia dealer.

diately when the AC charger or

portable charger (ICCB: In-Cable

Control Box) is connected.)

2. Check the operation status of AC

charger, portable charger.

(Charging Status Indicator Lamp

for Portable Charger, refer to

“Checking Charging Status” for

trickle charge in this chapter.)

❈ Actual method for indicating the

charging status may vary in accor-

dance with the charger manufac-

turer.

3. When the vehicle does not charge

and a warning message appears

on the cluster, check the corre-

sponding message. Refer to “LCD

Display Messages”, in this chap-

ter.

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DRIVING THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE

Changing plug-in hybrid mode

Automatic (AUTO) mode

Hybrid (CS) mode

(Plug-in hybrid vehicle)

■ Type A

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■ Type B

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■ EV/HEV Button

Whenever you press the [EV/HEV]

button, Plug-in hybrid system drive

mode will be changed as follows:

Electric

(CD) mode

- Automatic

(AUTO) mode - Hybrid (CS) mode.

Each time the mode is changed a

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corresponding LED is displayed on

the instrument cluster as follows;

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Plug-in hybrid mode message

• CS (Charge Sustaining, Hybrid) mode

• CD (Charge Depleting, Electric) mode

: The high-voltage

(hybrid) battery

: The high-voltage

and

gasoline

(hybrid) battery is

engine are used to

used to drive the

drive the vehicle.

vehicle.

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A corresponding message is dis-

played to indicate the selected mode.

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• AUTO (Automatic) mode

: The drive mode

will be automati-

cally

selected

from either Electric

(CD) mode or

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Hybrid (CS) mode

by the system

according to the

driving condition.

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■ ‘Infotainment System’ screen

Press [PHEV] on the [Home screen].

The Plug-in Hybrid menu consists of

five sections:

[EV range],

[Energy

information], [Charge management],

[ECO driving], [Energy flow].

For more information, please refer to

the Multimedia System Manual that

was separately supplied with your

vehicle.

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

Warning and indicator lights

Hybrid system warning

EV Mode Indicator

light

Ready Indicator

This warning light illuminates:

This indicator illuminates when the

When there is a malfunction with the

vehicle is driven by the electric motor.

hybrid system.

This indicator illuminates :

In this case, have your vehicle

Charging Cable

When the vehicle is ready to be driven.

inspected by an authorized Kia deal-

Connection Indicator

- ON : Normal driving is possible.

er.

(Plug-in hybrid vehicle)

- OFF : Normal driving is not possible,

or a problem has occurred.

When the warning light illuminates

This indicator illuminates in red when

- Blinking : Emergency driving.

while driving, or does not go OFF

the charging cable is connected.

after starting the vehicle, have the

system inspected by an authorized

When the ready indicator goes OFF

Kia dealer.

or blinks, there is a problem with the

system. In this case, have your vehi-

cle inspected by an authorized Kia

dealer.

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Coasting guide (if equipped)

• User settings

✽ NOTICE

A chime will sound and the coasting

Press the Engine Start/Stop button

Coasting guide is only a supplemen-

guide indicator will blink four times to

and put the shift lever in P(Park). In

tal system to assist with fuel-efficient

inform the driver when to take the foot

the User Settings Mode, select

driving. Thus, the operating condi-

off from the accelerator by anticipat-

Driving Assist, Coasting Guide, and

tions may be different in accordance

ing a decelerating event* based on

then On to turn on the system.

with traffic/road conditions

(i.e.

the analysis of driving routes and

Cancel the selection of coasting

driving in a traffic jam, driving on a

road conditions according to the nav-

guide to turn off the system. For the

slope, driving on a curve). Thus,

igation system. It encourages the

explanation of the system, press and

take the actual driving conditions

driver to remove foot from accelerator

hold the [OK] button.

into consideration, such as distances

pedal and allow coasting down the

from the vehicles ahead/ behind,

road with EV motor only. This helps

while referring to the coasting guide

• Operation conditions

prevent unnecessary fuel consump-

system as guidance.

tion and increases fuel efficiency.

To activate the system, take the fol-

lowing procedures. Enter your desti-

nation information on the navigation

❈ Examples of a deceleration events

and select the driving route. Then,

is going down an extended hill,

satisfy the following.

slowing down while approaching a

- The driving speed should be

toll

booth, and approaching

between 37 mph (60 km/h) and 99

reduced speed zones.

mph (160 km/h).

❈ The operating speed may vary due

to difference between instrument

cluster and navigation effected by

tire inflation level.

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

LCD Display Messages

Check Hybrid system.

Refill inverter coolant

Do not start engine.

Check Hybrid system

This message is displayed when the

inverter coolant is nearly empty.

This message is displayed when

hybrid battery power (SOC) level is

there is a problem with the hybrid

You should refill the inverter coolant.

low. A warning chime will sound until

control system.

In this case, have your vehicle inspect-

the problem is solved.

ed by an authorized Kia dealer.

Refrain from driving when the warn-

In this case, park the vehicle in a safe

ing message is displayed.

location and have your vehicle

In this case, have your vehicle inspect-

Stop vehicle and check brakes

inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

ed by an authorized Kia dealer.

This message is displayed when a

failure occurs in the brake system.

Stop vehicle and check power

Check Hybrid system.

In this case, park the vehicle in a safe

Supply

Turn off engine

location and have your vehicle

This message is displayed when a

inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

This message is displayed when

failure occurs in the power supply

there is a problem with the hybrid

system.

system. The "

" indicator will blink

In this case, park the vehicle in a safe

Check brakes

and a warning chime will sound until

location and have your vehicle

This message is displayed when the

the problem is solved.

inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

brake performance is low or the

In this case, have your vehicle inspect-

regenerative brake does not work

ed by an authorized Kia dealer.

properly due to a failure in the brake

system.

In this case, it may take longer for the

brake pedal to operate and the brak-

ing distance may become longer.

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