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Hybrid system warning
light
This warning light illumi‐nates:
When there is a malfunction with the
hybrid system.
In this case, we recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by an au‐ thorized Kia dealer.
When the warning light illuminates
while driving, or does not go OFF after
starting the vehicle, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
EV mode indicator
This indicator illuminateswhen the vehicle is driven
by the electric motor.EV
Charging cable
connection indicator
(Plug-in hybrid)
This indicator illuminates in red when the charging cable is connec‐
ted. ❈ Example of a deceleration event is
going down an extended hill, slow‐
ing down approaching a toll booth,
and approaching reduced speed
zones.
• User settings
Press the Engine Start/Stop button
and put the shift lever in P (Park). In
the User Settings Mode, select Driv‐ ing Assist, Coasting Guide, and then
On to turn on the system. Cancel the
selection of coasting guide to turn off
the system. For the explanation of
the system, press and hold the [OK] button.
• Operation conditions To activate the system, take the fol‐
lowing procedures. Enter your desti‐
nation information on the navigation
and select the driving route. Select
the ECO mode in the Integrated Driv‐ ing Control System. Then, satisfy the
following. - The driving speed should be be‐ tween 60 km/h (37 mph) and
160 km/h (99 mph).
❈ The operating speed may vary due
to difference between instrument
cluster and navigation effected by
tire inflation level.NOTICE
Coasting guide is only a supplemen‐
tal system to assist with fuel-effi‐
cient driving. Thus, the operating
conditions may be different in ac‐
cordance with traffic/road condi‐
tions (i.e. driving in a traffic jam,
driving on a slope, driving on a
curve). Thus, take the actual driving
conditions into consideration, such
as distances from the vehicles
ahead/ behind, while referring to the
coasting guide system as guidance.
Unplug vehicle to start (Plug-in
hybrid)
The message is displayed when you
start the engine without unplugging the charging cable. Unplug the charging
cable, and then start the vehicle.
Shift to P to charge (Plug-in hybrid)
The message is displayed when the
charging connector is plugged with the
shift lever in R (Reverse), N (Neutral) or D (Drive). Move the shift lever to P
(Park) and re-start the charging proc‐
ess.
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ENERGY FLOW HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE
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 ve‐
hicle. (Battery Wheel)
Power assist
Electric and Engine power are used to
move the vehicle. (Battery & Engine
Wheel)
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Engine only propulsion
Engine power is used to move the vehi‐
cle. (Engine
Wheel)
Engine generation
Vehicle is stopped with the Engine
charging the hybrid battery. (Engine
Battery)
Regeneration
Hybrid battery is being charged by re‐
generative braking. (Wheel
Battery)
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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 driv‐ ing deceleration. (Engine & Wheel
Battery)
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Engine generation/motor drive
The vehicle is being slowed by engine
compression and regenerative braking. The hybrid battery is being charged by
regenerative braking. (Engine
Battery Wheel)
Engine brake/regeneration
The engine compression can be used to
slow the vehicle. The regenerative braking system can be used to charge
the hybrid system. (Wheel
Engine & Battery)
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STARTING THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (SMART KEY)
Starting the hybrid system
1. Carry the smart key into the vehi‐cle.
2. Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied.
3. Place the shift lever in the P (Park) position.
In N (neutral) position, you cannot
start the vehicle.
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Press the engine start/stop button.
6. The engine should be started with‐ out pressing the accelerator. In ex‐
tremely cold weather or after the
vehicle has not been operated for several days, let the engine warm
up without depressing the acceler‐
ator. • Even if the smart key is in the ve‐ hicle, if it is far away from you, the engine may not start. • When the engine start/stop but‐
ton is in the ACC or ON position, if
any door is open, the system
checks for the smart key. If the
smart key is not in the vehicle,
the warning, "Key is not in vehi‐
cle" will come on, and if all doors
are closed, the chime will also
sound for about 5 seconds. The
indicator will turn off while the
vehicle is moving. Keep the smart
key in the vehicle when using the
ACC position or if the vehicle en‐
gine is on.
If the starting procedure is followed,the "READY" symbol on the instrumentcluster will turn on. For more details,please refer to L
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NOTICE
When the hybrid system is in READY
mode, the engine will automatically
start and stop as needed. The
"READY" symbol will illuminate in the
cluster when the system is opera‐
tional.
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