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Depending on the condition and
durability of the high voltage battery,
charger specifications, and ambient
temperature, the time required for
charging the battery may vary.14.You may prevent possible charg-
ing cable theft by taking the fol-
lowing steps. Lock the door after
the charging cable is connected,
by pressing the lock button on the
smart key or on the central door
lock switch.
When the door is locked, the
charging connector will become
locked and this will prevent possi-
ble theft.
So, after charging is complete,
you must release the door lock in
order to disconnect the charging
connector.
■ ■Unlock Charging Door in
Emergency
If the charging door does not open
due to battery discharge and failure
of the electric wires, open the hood
and slightly pull the emergency cable
as shown above. The charging door
will then open.
CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE
(TRICKLE CHARGE)
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■Emergency Release of the
Charging connector lock
system
Use this function if the charging con-
nector lock does not unlatch even
after the door lock has been
released. You can release the charg-
ing connector lock system by using
the emergency release lever.
Open the hood, and then fully lift the
charging connector emergency
release cover after turning it. Then,
pull on the emergency release lever
to disconnect the charging connector.
■ ■Checking Charging Status
When charging the high voltage bat-
tery, the charge level can be checked
from outside the vehicle.
CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE
(TRICKLE CHARGE)
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Operation of Charging
Indicator Lamp
Details
(1)(2)(3)
(OFF)(OFF)(OFF)Not Charged
Blinking(OFF)(OFF)
Charging
0~33%
(ON)Blinking(OFF)34~66%
(ON)(ON)Blinking67~99%
(ON)(ON)(ON)
Charging complete
(100%)(turns OFF in 3 seconds)
BlinkingBlinkingBlinking
Error while charging/If charging cables
are connected when the vehicle is in theready mode or the
POWER button is in the ON position.
(OFF)(OFF)Blinking
Charging 12 V aux- iliary battery or
reserved air condi- tioner is operating
(OFF)Blinking(OFF)
Reserved charging is operating
(turns OFF after 3 minutes)
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On average, a vehicle can drive
about 111miles (179km) when the
high voltage battery is 100%
charged.
Under certain circumstances where
the air conditioner/heater is ON, the
distance to empty is impacted,
resulting in a possible distance range
from 75~162mi. (120~260km). When
using the heater during cold weather
or driving at high speed, the high
voltage battery consumes a lot more
electricity. This may reduce the dis-
tance to empty significantly.After “---” has been displayed, the vehi-
cle can drive an additional 2.5~6.0 mi.
(4~9 km) (depending on driving speed,
heater/air conditioner, weather, driving
style, and other factors).
Distance to empty that is displayed
on the instrument cluster after com-
pleting a recharge may vary signifi-
cantly depending on previous operat-
ing patterns.
When previous driving patterns
include high speed driving, resulting
in the driving battery using more
electricity than usual, the estimated
distance to empty is reduced. When
the high voltage battery uses a little
electricity in ECO mode, the estimat-
ed distance to empty increases.
Distance to empty may depend on
many factors such as the charge
amount of the high voltage battery,
weather, temperature, durability of
the battery, geographical features,
and driving style.
Natural degradation may occur with
the high voltage battery depending
on the number of years the vehicle is
used. This may reduce the distance
to empty.
Range
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If you operate the air conditioner/heater too much, the driving battery
uses too much electricity. This may
reduce the distance to empty.
Therefore, it is recommended that
you set the cabin temperature to
(73°F (23°C)) AUTO. This setting
that has been certified by various
assessment tests to maintain opti-
mal energy consumption rates while
keeping the temperature fresh.
Turn OFF the heater and air con-
ditioner if you do not need them.
Press and hold the accelerator pedal to maintain speed and drive
economically.
Gradually press and release the accelerator pedal when accelerat-
ing or decelerating.
Always maintain specified tire pressures.
Do not use unnecessary electrical components while driving.
Do not load unnecessary items in the vehicle trunk.
Do not mount parts that may increase air resistance. It shows the energy consumption
rate of the vehicle and the
charge/discharge status of the
regenerative brakes.
POWER : It shows the energy
consumption rate of the vehicle
when driving uphill or accelerat-
ing. The more electric energy is
used, the higher the gauge level.
ECO GUIDE : It shows the energy
consumption rate during normal
driving condition.
CHARGE : It shows the charging
status of the battery when it is
being charged by the regenerative
brakes (decelerating or driving on
a downhill road). The more electric
energy is charged, the lower the
gauge level.
Motor Operation Gauge
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State of charge (SOC) gauge
for high voltage battery
It shows the charging status of thehigh voltage battery.
[MIN] position on the indicator
indicates that there is not enough
energy in the high voltage battery.
[MAX] position indicates that the
driving battery is fully charged.
When driving on highways or motorways, make sure to check in
advance if the driving battery is
charged enough. When there are 3 gauge bars (near
the "MIN" area) on the high voltage
charge indicator, the warning lamp
turns ON to alert you of the battery
level.
When the warning lamp turns ON, the
vehicle can drive an additional 14~28
miles (22~45 km) (depending on the
driving speed, heater/air conditioner,
weather, driving style, and other fac-
tors). Charging is required. When there are 1-2 gauge bars left
for the high voltage battery, the vehi-
cle speed is limited and then eventu-
ally the vehicle will be turned OFF.
Charge the vehicle immediately.
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■Low Battery
When the high voltage battery level
reaches below 20%, this warning
message illuminates.
In this case, the warning lamp on the
instrument cluster ( ) turns ON
simultaneously.
Charge the high voltage battery
immediately.
■ ■Low Battery. Charge imme-
diately
When the high voltage battery level
reaches below 10%, this warning
message illuminates .
In this case, the warning lamp on the
instrument cluster ( ) turns ON
simultaneously and the distance to
empty gauge will be displayed as “---”.
Charge the high voltage battery
immediately.
■ ■Charge immediately. Power
limited
When the high voltage battery level
reaches below 7%, this warning
message illuminates.
In this case, the warning lamp on the
instrument cluster ( ) and the
power down warning lamp ( )turn
ON simultaneously and the distance
to empty gauge will be displayed as
“---”.
The vehicle’s power will be reduced
to minimize the energy consumption
of the high voltage battery. Charge
the battery immediately.
Warning Message on LCD Display
(related to charge)
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■Power limited
In the following cases, this warning
message illuminates when the vehi-
cle’s power is limited for the safety.
– When the high voltage battery is
below a certain level, or voltage is
decreasing.
– When the temperature of the motor or high voltage battery is
too high or too low.
– When there is a problem with the cooling system or a failure that
may interrupt normal driving. When this warning messages is
displayed, do not accelerate or
start the vehicle suddenly.
Charge the battery immediately when the high voltage battery
level is not enough.
■ ■Unplug vehicle to start
When the vehicle is started while the
charging connector is connected,
this warning message illuminates.
Remove the charging connector and
start the vehicle.
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DRIVING ELECTRIC VEHICLE
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■Ready indica-
tor light
This warning light illuminates :
When the vehicle is ready to drive.
– ON: Normal driving is available.
– OFF: Normal driving is not avail-
able, or a failure has occurred.
– Blinking: Emergency driving.
When ready indicator light is OFF or
blinking, there is a failure. In this
case, have your vehicle inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer
■ ■ Service
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates :
Once you set the POWER Button
to the ON position.
– It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds
There is a failure with a sensor, actuator, or the electric compres-
sor for the air conditioner related
to the electric vehicle control sys-
tem. When the warning light turns
ON while driving, or does not turn
OFF after vehicle has started,
have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.
■ ■Power Down
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates :
when the power is limited for the
safety of the electric vehicle.
- When the high voltage battery level is below a certain threshold,
the voltage is decreasing, the
temperature of the motor or driv-
ing battery is too high or too low,
there is a failure in the cooling
system, or a failure that is dis-
rupting normal driving.
Warning Lamp and Indicator Lamp
(related to electric vehicle)
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