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An electric vehicle is driven using a
battery and an electric motor. While
general vehicles use an internal
combustion engine and gasoline as
fuel, electric vehicles use electrical
energy that is stored inside the high
voltage battery. As a result, electric
vehicles are eco-friendly in that they
do not require fuel and do not emit
exhaust gases.1. It is driven using the electrical ener-
gy that is stored inside the high
voltage battery. This method pre-
vents air pollution since fuel, like
gasoline, is not required, negating
the emission of exhaust gases.
2. A high performance motor is used in the vehicle as well. Compared
to standard, internal combustion
engine vehicles, engine noise and
vibrations are much more minimal
when driving.
3. When decelerating or driving down- hill, regenerative braking is utilized
to charge the high voltage battery.
This minimizes energy loss and
increases the distance to empty.
4. When the battery charge is not sufficient, normal charge, quick
charge and trickle charge are
available. (Refer to “Charge Types
for Electric Vehicle” for details.)
REVIEW OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE
Review of Electric Vehicle Characteristics of Electric
Vehicles
What does regenerative braking
do?
It uses an electric motor when
decelerating and braking and
transforms kinetic energy to elec-
trical energy in order to charge the
high voltage battery. (Torque is
applied in the opposite direction
when decelerating to generate
braking force and electric energy.)
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High Voltage Junction Block: Supplies power from the high voltage bat-
tery to the inverter, LDC, air-conditioner compressor, and PTC heater.
On-Board Charger (OBC): External device (low speed) to charge the high
voltage battery.
Inverter: Transforms direct current into alternating current to supply power
to the motor, and transforms alternating current into direct current to
charge the high voltage battery.
LDC: Transforms power from the high voltage battery to low voltage (12 V)
to supply power to the vehicle (DC-DC).
Motor: Uses electrical energy stored inside the high voltage battery to
drive the vehicle (functions like an engine in a standard vehicle).
Reduction Gear : Delivers rotational force of the motor to the tires at
appropriate speeds and torque.
High voltage battery (lithium-
ion polymer) : Stores and sup-
plies power necessary for the
electric vehicle to operate (12 V
auxiliary battery provides power to
the vehicle features such as lights
and wipers).
❈ OBC : On-Board Charger
❈ LDC : Low Voltage DC-DC Converter
MAIN COMPONENTS OF
ELECTRIC VEHICLE
Main Components of Electric Vehicle
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High Voltage
Junction Block
On-Board Charger (OBC) High Voltage
Battery
EPCU
(Inverter + LDC)
Motor/
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The Pedestrian Warning System
generates engine sound for pedestri-
ans to hear vehicle sound because
there is little sound while the Electric
Vehicle (EV) is operating.
If the vehicle is moving at a slow
speed, the Pedestrian Warning
System will be operated.
- When the reduction gear is shiftedto [R], the Pedestrian Warning
System will be operated immedi-
ately.
The vehicle generates little sound. Be aware of your driving environ-
ment and drive safely.
After you park the vehicle or while you are waiting at a traffic light,
check whether there are kids or
obstacles around the vehicle.
Check if there is something behind the vehicle when driving in
reverse. Pedestrians may not hear
the sound of the vehicle. Active ECO helps improve energy
efficiency by controlling certain
motor and climate contol system
operating parameters. Energy effi-
ciency depends on the driver's driv-
ing habit and road condition.
When the Active ECO button is
pressed the ECO indicator (green)
will illuminate to show that the
Active ECO is operating. When the Active ECO is activated,
it will remain on until the Active
ECO button is pressed again.
Active ECO does not turn off when
the vehicle is restarted. To turn off
Active ECO, press the Active ECO
button again.
If Active ECO is turned off, the sys- tem will return to normal mode.
Pedestrian Warning System Active ECO system
DRIVING ELECTRIC VEHICLE
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Features of your vehicle
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Opening the hood
1. Pull the release lever to unlatch
the hood. The hood should pop
open slightly.
Open the hood after turning off the
vehicle on a flat surface, shifting the
shift lever to the P (Park) position
and setting the parking brake. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise
the hood slightly, pull the second-
ary latch (1) inside of the hood
center and lift the hood (2).
3. Raise the hood. It will completely rise by itself after it has been
raised about halfway.
Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check thefollowing:
ment must be correctly installed.
bustible material must be
removed from the engine com-
partment.
2. Return the support rod to its clip to prevent it from rattling.
3.Lower the hood until it is about 30 cm above the closed position and
let it drop. Make sure that it locks
into place.
4. Check that the hood has engaged properly. If the hood can be raised
slightly, it is not properly engaged.
Open it again and close it with a lit-
tle more force.
HOOD
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WARNING
Before closing the hood, ensure
that all obstructions are removed
from the hood opening. Closing
the hood with an obstruction
present in the hood opening may
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Features of your vehicle
Sunroof open warning
(if equipped)
If the driver removes the ignition key
(smart key: turns off the engine)
when the sunroof is not fully closed,
the warning chime will sound for a
few seconds and a message will
appear on the LCD display or warn-
ing indicator will illuminate.
Close the sunroof securely when
leaving your vehicle.
Sliding the sunroof
When the sunshade is closed
Pull the sunroof control lever back-
ward to the 2nd detent position, the
sunshade and sunroof glass will slide
all the way open. To stop the sunroof
movement at any point, push the sun-
roof control lever momentarily.
When the sunshade is opened
Pull the sunroof control lever back-
ward to the 1st or 2nd detent position,
the sunroof glass will slide all the way
open. To stop the sunroof movement
at any point, pull or push the sunroof
control lever momentarily.
❈The front part of the sunroof glass
can only be opened and closed.
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Features of your vehicle
Resetting the sunroof
Whenever the vehicle battery is dis-
connected or discharged, you must
reset your sunroof system as follows:
1.Start the engine.
2.Close the sunshade and sunroofcompletely if opened.
3.Release the sunroof control lever.
4.Push the sunroof control lever for- ward in the direction of close
(about 10 seconds) until the sun-
shade slightly moves. Then,
release the lever. 5.Push the sunroof glass control
lever forward in the direction of
close, until the sunroof operates as
follows again:
Sunshade open → Glass tilt open
→ Glass slide open → Glass slide
close →Sunshade close
Then, release the lever.
When this is complete, the sunroof
system is reset.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
If you do not reset the sunroof, it
may not work properly.
✽ ✽NOTICE
If the sunroof is not reset when the
vehicle battery is disconnected or
discharged, or related fuse is blown,
the sunroof may operate improper-
ly.

Features of your vehicle
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Key not detected
This warning message illuminates if
the smart key is not detected when
you press the POWER button.
Press POWER button again
This warning message illuminatesif you can not operate the POWER
button when there is a problem
with the POWER button system.
It means that you could start the engine by pressing the POWER
button once more.
If the warning illuminates each time you press the POWER button,
have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.
Press POWER button with key
This warning message illuminatesif you press the POWER button
while the warning message “Key
not detected” is illuminating.
At this time, the immobilizer indica- tor light blinks.
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Features of your vehicle
Check BRAKE SWITCH fuse
This warning message illuminatesif the brake switch fuse is discon-
nected.
It means that you should replace the fuse with a new one. If that is not
possible, you can start the engine
by pressing the POWER button for
10 seconds in the ACC position.
Door Open
It means that any door is open.
Tailgate Open
It means that the tailgate is open.
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