2018 KIA NIRO PLUG-IN HYBRID ECO mode

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Foreword

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PHEV (PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLE) SYSTEM
The Kia Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) shares the characteristics of both a conventional hybrid electric vehi-
cle 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 dis-
tance 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 for maximum power.
The hybrid battery can be fully charged by connecting a plug to an external electric power source.
The engine can be turned on due to factors such as heater usage and a frequent operation of the accelerator pedal
by a driver in CD mode.
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Electric Vehicle ModeStart up/Low speedAcceleration High speedDecelerationExternal charging
Electric motor
CD (Charge Depleting) Mode
CS (Charge Sustaining) Mode
Charging
MotorEngine+MotorEngine+Motor
or MotorChargingBattery charging
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Changing plug-in hybrid mode
(Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
■EV/HEV Button
Pressing the [EV/HEV] button
changes the plug-in hybrid system
modes, between Electric (Charge
Depleting/CD) mode and Hybrid
(Charge Sustaining/CS) mode.
Each time the mode is changed a
corresponding message is displayed
on the instrument cluster as follows.
Plug-in hybrid mode message
: The high-voltage(hybrid) battery is
mainly used to
drive the vehicle.
: The high-voltage(hybrid) battery
and gasoline
engine are used
to charge the high
voltage battery
(hybrid) and drive
the vehicle.
A corresponding message is dis-
played to indicate the selected mode. ■
AVN screen
Press [PHEV] on the [Home] screen
or the [All menus] screen and the
menus related to plug-in
hybrid([ECO driving], [Energy infor
mation], [EV range], [Charging set-
tings], [Charging stations], [Gas sta-
tions]) are displayed.
For more information, please refer to
the Multimedia System Manual that
was separately supplied with your
vehicle.
DRIVING THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE
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Warning and indicator lights
Ready Indicator
This indicator illuminates :
When the vehicle is ready to be driven.
- ON : Normal driving is possible.
- OFF : Normal driving is not possible,
or a problem has occurred.
- Blinking : Emergency driving.
When the ready indicator goes OFF
or blinks, there is a problem with the
system. In this case, have your vehi-
cle inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Hybrid system warning light
This warning light illuminates:
When there is a malfunction with the
hybrid system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia deal-
er.
When the warning light illuminates
while driving, or does not go OFF
after starting the vehicle, have the
system inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.
EV Mode Indicator
This indicator illuminates when the
vehicle is driven by the electric motor.
Charging CableConnection Indicator(Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
This indicator illuminates in red when
the charging cable is connected.
EV
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Wait until fuel door opens (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
The message is displayed when you
attempt to open the fuel filler lid with
the fuel tank pressurized. Wait until
the fuel tank is depressurized.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• It may take up to 20 seconds to
open fuel filler lid.
• When the fuel filler lid is frozen and does not open after 20 seconds
at freezing temperature, slightly
tap the fuel filler lid and then
attempt to open it.
Fuel door open
(Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
This message is displayed when the
fuel filler lid is opened.
Also means "Ready to refuel".
Check fuel door(Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
This message is displayed when the
fuel filler lid is open or an abnormal-
ity has occurred.
Charging Door Open (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
This message indicates that the
charging door is open.
(Driving with the charging door open
may result in moisture inflow or dam-
age. This message is used to prevent
such occurrences.)
Unplug vehicle to start (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
The message is displayed when you
start the engine without unplugging
the charging cable. Unplug the
charging cable, and then start the
vehicle.
Maintaining Hybrid mode to con-tinue heating(Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
A message is displayed when heat-
ng is in operation and the HEV mode
is maintained to meet the heating
operating conditions when attempt-
ing to switch to EV mode by pressing
the HEV button.
EV / HEV modes (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
A corresponding message is dis
played when a mode is selected by
pressing the HEV button.
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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.
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Safety features of your vehicle
Release the button to lock the
anchor into position. Try sliding the
height adjuster to make sure that it
has locked into position.
Improperly positioned seat belts can
cause serious injuries in an accident.Seat belts - Front passenger andrear seat 3-point system withcombination locking retractor
To fasten your seat belt:
Combination retractor type seat belts
are installed in the rear seat posi-
tions to help accommodate the
installation of child restraint systems.
Although a combination retractor is
also installed in the front passenger
seat position, it is strongly recom-
mended that children always be
seated in the rear seat. NEVER
place any infant restraint system in
the front seat of the vehicle.
This type of seat belt combines the
features of both an emergency lock-
ing retractor seat belt and an auto-
matic locking retractor seat belt. To
fasten your seat belt, pull it out of the
retractor and insert the metal tab into
the buckle. There will be an audible
"click" when the tab locks into the
buckle. When not securing a child
restraint, the seat belt operates in the
same way as the driver's seat belt
(Emergency Locking Retractor Type). It automatically adjusts to the proper
length only after the lap belt portion
of the seat belt is adjusted manually
so that it fits snugly around your hips.
When the seat belt is fully extended
from the retractor to allow the instal-
lation of a child restraint system, the
seat belt operation changes to allow
the belt to retract, but not to extend
(Automatic Locking Retractor Type).
Refer to “Using a child restraint sys-
tem” in this section.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
Although the combination retractor
provides the same level of protection
for seated passengers in either emer-
gency or automatic locking modes,
have the seated passengers use the
emergency locking feature for improv-
ed convenience. The automatic locking
function is intended to facilitate child
restraint installation. To convert from
the automatic locking feature to the
emergency locking operation mode,
allow the unbuckled seat belt to fully
retract.
WARNING- Shoulder belt
positioning
Verify the shoulder belt anchor
is locked into position at the
appropriate height. Never posi-
tion the shoulder belt across
your neck or face. Improperly
positioned seat belts can cause
serious injuries in an accident.
WARNING- Seat belt replacement
Replace your seat belts after
being in an accident. Failure to
replace seat belts after an acci-
dent could leave you with dam-
aged seat belts that will not pro-
vide protection in the event of
another collision.