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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 for the times when the engine acts as a generator, such as when
stopped at idle. Charging also occurs when decelerating or by regenerative braking.
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Deceleration Stop
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Kia hybrid system notifies the drivers
of energy flow in various operating
modes. The operating condition of
the vehicle can be shown in the fol-
lowing eleven modes.
Vehicle Stop
The mode means the vehicle at stop.
(There is no energy flow.)
EV Propulsion
Electric power is used to move the
vehicle. (Battery ➞Wheel)
Power Assist
Electric and Engine power are used
to move the vehicle.
(Battery & Engine ➞ Wheel)
Engine Only Propulsion
Engine power is used to move the
vehicle. (Engine ➞Wheel)
Engine Generation
Vehicle is stopped with the Engine
charging the hybrid battery.
(Engine ➞Battery)
NIRO HYBRID ENERGY FLOW
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Regeneration
Hybrid battery is being charged by
regenerative braking.
(Wheel ➞Battery)
Engine Brake
The vehicle is being slowed by
engine compression.
(Wheel ➞Engine)
Power Reserve
Engine is both driving the vehicle
and charging the hybrid battery.
(Engine ➞ Wheel & Battery)
Engine Generation/Regeneration
The engine and regenerative braking
system charge the hybrid battery
driving deceleration.
(Engine & Wheel ➞ Battery)
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Safety plugSome Special Features of the
Hybrid Vehicle.
Hybrid vehicles sound different than
gasoline engine vehicles. When the
hybrid system operates, you may
hear a sound from the hybrid battery
system behind the rear seat. If you
apply the accelerator pedal rapidly,
you may hear a sound. When you
apply the brake pedal, you may hear
a sound from the regenerative brake
system. When the hybrid system is
turned off or on, you may hear a
sound in the engine compartment. If
you depress the brake pedal repeat-
edly when the hybrid system is
turned on, you may hear a sound in
the engine compartment. None of
these sounds indicate a problem.
They are characteristics of hybrid
vehicles.
When the hybrid system is turned
on, the engine may run. This does
not indicate a malfunction. If the
" " symbol is on, the hybrid sys-
tem is operating. Even if the gasoline
engine is off, you can operate the
vehicle.
THE COMPONENTS OF HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)
WARNING- Safety plug
Never touch the safety plug.
Safety plug is attached to high
voltage hybrid battery system.
Touching safety plug will result
in death or serious injury.
Service personnel should follow
procedure in service manual.
WARNING
- Interference with electron- ic medical devices
Electromagnetic waves that are
generated from the charger can
impact medical electric devices
such as an implantable cardiac
pacemaker. When using such
medical electric devices, ask
your medical professional and
the device manufacturer
whether charging your electric
vehicle will impact the operation
of the medical electric devices.
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• When the charging system warninglight comes on due to the low volt-
age (When the alternator or bat-
tery) does not operate normally or
malfunctions), the steering wheel
may require increased steering
effort.Tilt and telescopic steering
Tilt and telescopic steering allows
you to adjust the steering wheel
before you drive. You can also raise it
to give your legs more room when
you exit and enter the vehicle.
The steering wheel should be posi-
tioned so that it is comfortable for
you to drive, while permitting you to
see the instrument panel warning
lights and gauges. To change the steering wheel angle,
pull down the lock-release lever (1),
adjust the steering wheel to the
desired angle (2) and height (3) then
pull up the lock-release lever to lock
(4) the steering wheel in place. Be
sure to adjust the steering wheel to
the desired position before driving.
✽ ✽NOTICE
After adjustment, sometimes the
lock release lever may not lock the
steering wheel. It is not a malfunc-
tion. This occurs when two gears are
not engaged correctly. In this case,
adjust the steering wheel again and
then lock the steering wheel.
WARNING- Steering
wheel adjustment
Never adjust the angle and
height of the steering wheel
while driving. You may lose
steering control.
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Features of your vehicle
Energy flow
Kia hybrid system notifies the drivers
of energy flow in various operating
modes. Eleven Modes show drivers
the current operating condition.
Vehicle Stop
The mode means the vehicle at stop.
(There is no energy flow.)
EV Propulsion
Electric power is used to move the
vehicle. (Battery ➞Wheel)
Power Assist
Electric and Engine power are used
to move the vehicle.
(Battery & Engine ➞ Wheel)
Engine Only Propulsion
Engine power is used to move the
vehicle. (Engine ➞Wheel)
Engine Generation
Vehicle is stopped with the Engine
charging the hybrid battery.
(Engine ➞Battery)
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Regeneration
Hybrid battery is being charged by
regenerative braking.
(Wheel ➞Battery)
Engine Brake
The vehicle is being slowed by
engine compression.
(Wheel ➞Engine)
Power Reserve
Engine is both driving the vehicle
and charging the hybrid battery.
(Engine ➞Wheel & Battery)
Engine Generation/Motor Drive
The vehicle is being slowed by engine
compression and regenerative brak-
ing. The hybrid battery is being
charged by regenerative braking.
(Engine ➞Battery ➞Wheel)
Engine Generation/Regeneration
The engine and regenerative braking
system charge the hybrid battery
driving deceleration.
(Engine & Wheel ➞ Battery)
Engine Brake/Regeneration
The engine compression can be
used to slow the vehicle. The regen-
erative braking system can be used
to charge the hybrid system.
(Wheel ➞Engine & Battery)
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Features of your vehicle
Lights
One Touch Turn Signal- Off : The one touch turn signalfunction will be deactivated.
- 3, 5, 7 Flashes : The lane change signals will blink 3, 5, or 7 times
when the turn signal lever is
moved slightly.
❈ For more details, refer to “Light” in
this chapter.
Head Lamp Delay (if equipped) If this item checked, the head lamp
delay function will be activated.
Sound
Park Assist System Vol. (if equipped) : Adjust the Park Assist
System volume. (Level 1 ~ 3) Convenience

- Off : The seat easy access func-tion will be deactivated.
- Normal/Enhanced : When you turn off the engine, the driver’s
seat will automatically move rear
7.6 cm (Enhanced) for you to
enter or exit the vehicle more
comfortably. If you change the
Engine Start/Stop Button from
OFF position to the AC function,
the driver’s seat will return to the
original position.
❈ For more details, refer to “Driver
Position Memory System” in chap-
ter 3.
Wireless charging system (if equipped) : If this item checked,
the Wireless smart phone charging
system will be activated.
Wiper/Light Display (if equipped) : If this item checked, the Wiper/
Light Display will be activated. Service interval
On this mode, you
can activate the service interval
function with mileage (km or mi.)
and period (months).
- Off : The service interval functionwill be deactivated.
- On : You can set the service inter- val (mileage and months).