KIA Niro: Hybrid Control System / Description And Operation
The Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) uses hybrid power source (Engine, Electric motor), so its fuel efficiency is relatively high and exhaust emission is very small compared to the traditional vehicle which uses only engine as power source. It consists of the engine, motor, high voltage battery and control modules.
In Electric Vehicle (EV) mode, the HEV is driven by only the electric motor, but engine supports the motor in case the vehicle needs more power (HEV Mode).
The electric motor not only drives the vehicle but also generates electric energy during regenerative braking for charging the high voltage battery.
HEV Operation Mode and Power Flow

Driver Mode

Warning Lamp


Items
- MIL Lamp

Description
- Lamp ON : Engine Management System (EMS) fault
Items
- Service Lamp

Description
- Lamp ON : Hybrid related system fault
Items
- READY Lamp

Description
After ignition START
- Lamp ON : HEV in normal condition is ready to drive (Engine may or may not start)
- Lamp OFF : HEV is not ready to drive
During driving
- Lamp ON : HEV is ready to drive
- Lamp Blinking : HEV in faulty condition (HEV in limited operating mode)
- Lamp OFF : HEV is not ready to drive
Related Control Module
HPCU (HCU)
Items
- EV MODE Lamp

Description
- Lamp ON : EV mode (Electric motor only)
- Lamp OFF : HEV mode (Engine running)
Related Control Module
HPCU (HCU)
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Hybrid Control System / Components And Components Location
HPCU (Hybrid Power Control Unit)
On-Board Charger (OBC)
Charge Port
Power Cable (HPCU↔HSG,Electronic A/C
Compressor)
Power Cable (HPCU↔Main High Voltage Battery System)
Power Cable (Main High Voltage Battery System â
Hybrid Power Control Unit (HPCU) connector and high voltage cable
Hybrid Power Control Unit (HPCU) terminal And Input/Output signal
HPCU Terminal Function
Connector (C133-S) (94Pin) : HPCU signal input and control
High Voltage Cable (C133-P) (2 Pin) : HPCU↔Power Relay Assembly
Hybrid Power Control Unit (HPCU)/ Repair procedures
Removal
Warning
Be sure to read and follow the "General Safety Information and
Caution" before doing any work related with the high voltage
system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious
electrical inju
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Manual mode
Paddle shifter is used to shift without
taking your hands off the steering wheel.
Operation
Pull the right side (+) of the paddle
shifter once to shift up.
Pull the left side (-) of the paddle
shifter once to shift down.
Operating
Actions to be taken for electric vehicle charging
issues
When you cannot charge the high voltage
battery after connecting the charger,
check the following:
Check the charging settings for the
vehicle.(e.g. when scheduled charging is set,
charging is not initiated immediately
when the AC charger
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