KIA Niro: PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) system / HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) system
PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) system
The Kia Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) shares the characteristics of both a conventional hybrid electric vehicle 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 distance 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.
The engine power could be limited during emission reduction control period at cold engine condition.
The hybrid battery can be fully charged by connecting a plug to an external electric power source.
An engine can be turned on due to factors such as heater and a frequent operation of the accelerator pedal by a driver in CD mode.
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 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 vehicle is driven by the electric motor with the HEV battery.
The HEV battery charge must be maintained, so at times the engine will come on even at idle to act as a generator. Charging also occurs when decelerating or by regenerative braking.
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Charging
information
AC Charger: The plug-in hybrid vehicle is charged by plugging into a AC
charger
installed in your home or a public charging station. (For further details,
refer to "AC
charger")
Trickle Charger: The plug-in hybrid vehicle can
AC charging connector
lock
This AC charging connector lock function
prevents an outsider from removing
the charging connector from the
charging inlet.
Connector lock
Always lock
The connector locks when the charging
connector is plugged into the charging
inlet. The
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DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System - Troubleshooting
Trouble symptom:
Warning lamp ""E"" is illuminated(Driving is only possible with 1/R gear)
Probable cause → Remedy
DCT learning not performed → Perform the DCT manual l
Curtain air bag
* The actual air bags in the vehicle may
differ from the illustration.
Curtain air bags are located along both
sides of the roof rails above the front
and rear doors.
They are designed to help protect the
heads of the front seat occup
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