2018 KIA NIRO PHEV brake

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Normal Charge
You can charge your vehicle by plug-
ging into a public charger at a charg-
ing station.
How to Connect Normal Charger
1. Depress the brake pedal andapply the parking brake.
2. Turn OFF all switches, move the shift lever to P (Park), and turn
OFF the vehicle.
3. After unlocking doors, open the charging door by pressing it.
✽ ✽NOTICE
The charging door does not open the
doors are locked/theft alarm system
is armed.
4. Remove any dust on the charging
connector and charging inlet.
5. Hold the charging connector han- dle. Then, insert it into the charg-
ing inlet, until you hear a click
sound. If it is not fully connected, a
bad connection between the
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How to Connect PortableCharging Cable (ICCB: In-Cable Control Box)
1. Turn OFF all switches, move the shift lever to P (Park), and turn
OFF the vehicle.
2. Depress the brake pedal and apply the parking brake. 3. After unlocking doors, open the
charging door by pressing it. 4. Connect the plug to a household
electric outlet.
5. Make sure that the power connec- tion indicator (green) lights in the
control box.
✽ ✽NOTICE
The charging door does not open
when the theft alarm system is
armed.
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CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)

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Check Hybrid system
This message is displayed when
there is a problem with the hybrid
control system.
Refrain from driving when the warn-
ing message is displayed.
In this case, have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized Kia dealer.
Check Hybrid system.Turn off engine
This message is displayed when
there is a problem with the hybrid
system. The " " indicator will blink
and a warning chime will sound until
the problem is solved.
In this case, have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized Kia dealer.
Check Hybrid system.Do not start engine.
This message is displayed when the
hybrid battery power (SOC) level is
low. A warning chime will sound until
the problem is solved.
In this case, park the vehicle in a safe
location and have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Stop vehicle and check powerSupply
This message is displayed when a
failure occurs in the power supply
system.
In this case, park the vehicle in a safe
location and have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Refill inverter coolant
This message is displayed when the
inverter coolant is nearly empty.
You should refill the inverter coolant.
In this case, have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized Kia dealer.
Stop vehicle and check brakes
This message is displayed when a
failure occurs in the brake system.
In this case, park the vehicle in a safe
location and have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Check brakes
This message is displayed when the
brake performance is low or the
regenerative brake does not work
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.
DRIVING THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)

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Regeneration
Hybrid battery is being charged by
regenerative braking.
(Wheel \bBattery)
Engine Brake
The vehicle is being slowed by
engine compression.
(Wheel \bEngine)
Power Reserve
Engine is both driving the vehicle
and charging the hybrid battery.
(Engine \b 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 \bBattery \bWheel)
Engine Generation/Regeneration
The engine and regenerative braking
system charge the hybrid battery
driving deceleration.
(Engine & Wheel \b 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 \bEngine & Battery)
HYBRID ENERGY FLOW (CONT.)
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Regeneration
Hybrid battery is being charged by
regenerative braking.
(Wheel \bBattery)
Engine Brake
The vehicle is being slowed by
engine compression.
(Wheel \bEngine)
Power Reserve
Engine is both driving the vehicle
and charging the hybrid battery.
(Engine \b 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 \bBattery \bWheel)
Engine Generation/Regeneration
The engine and regenerative braking
system charge the hybrid battery
driving deceleration.
(Engine & Wheel \b 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 \bEngine & Battery)
PLUG-IN HYBRID ENERGY FLOW (CONT.)
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Starting the Hybrid System
1.Carry the smart key into the vehicle.
2.Make sure the parking brake isfirmly applied.
3.Place the shift lever in the P(Park) position.
In N (neutral) position, you can not
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
extremely cold weather or after the
vehicle has not been operated for
several days, let the engine warm up
without depressing the accelerator.
vehicle, if it is far away from you,
the engine may not start.
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 vehicle"
will come on, and if all doors are
closed, the chime will also sound
for about 5 seconds. The indica-
tor will turn off while the vehicle is
moving. Keep the smart key in the
vehicle when using the ACC posi-
tion or if the vehicle engine is on. If the starting procedure is fol-
lowed, the " " symbol on the
instrument cluster will turn on. For
more details, Please check chap-
ter 4.
STARTING THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (SMART KEY)

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ECONOMICAL and SAFE
OPERATION of Hybrid system
Drive smoothly. Accelerate at amoderate rate and maintain a
steady cruising speed. Don't make
"jack-rabbit" starts. Don't race
between stoplights.
Avoid heavy traffic whenever pos-
sible. Always maintain a safe dis-
tance from other vehicles so you
can avoid unnecessary braking.
This also reduces brake wear.
The regenerative brake generates energy when the vehicle deceler-
ates.
When the hybrid battery power is low, the hybrid system automatical-
ly recharges the hybrid battery.
When the engine runs in "N" posi- tion, the hybrid system cannot gen-
erate electricity. The hybrid battery
cannot recharge in "N" position.
Please refer to chapter 6.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
When the hybrid system is in ready
mode, the engine will automatically
start and stop as needed.
The " " symbol will illuminate in
the cluster when the system is oper-
ational.
CAUTION - Extended
cranking
Do not crank the engine for aprolonged period of time with-out the engine starting. Thiscould result in damage to theHEV battery and becomingtotally discharged.
STARTING THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (SMART KEY) (CONT.)

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COMPONENTS OF THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE
1. Engine : 1.6 L
2. Motor : 32 kw (hybrid)/44.5 kw (plug-in hybrid)
3. Transmission : 6 DCT
4. Hybrid starter generator (HSG)5. HPCU (Hybrid Power Control Unit)
6. High voltage battery system
7. Generative brake system
8. Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS)
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The actual shape may differ from the illustration.