2019 KIA NIRO PHEV Owners Manual

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HEV (HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE) SYSTEM
The Kia Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) uses both the gasoline engine and the electric motor for power. The electric
motor is run by a 360V high-voltage HEV battery.
Depending on the driving conditions, the HEV computer selectively operates between the engine and the electric
motor or even both at the same time.
Fuel efficiency increases when the engine is at idle, or when the vehicle is driven by the electric motor with the HEV
battery.
The HEV battery charge must be maintained for the times when the engine acts as a generator, such as when
stopped at idle. Charging also occurs when decelerating or by regenerative braking.
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Startup/Low speed cruiseAcceleration High speed cruise DecelerationStop
Electric motorElectric motor+EngineEngine+
Motor or MotorChargingEngine OFF

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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 based on a number of factors such as heater usage and a frequent operation of the
accelerator pedal by a driver in Charge Depleting 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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Charging Information
• AC Charger: The plug-in hybridvehicle is charged by plugging into
a AC Charger installed in your
home or a public charging station.
(For further details, refer to the 'AC
Charge'.)
Trickle Charger: The plug-in hybrid vehicle can be charged by using
household electricity. The electrical outlet in your home
must comply with regulations and
can safely accommodate the
Voltage / Current (Amps) / Power
(Watts) ratings specified on the
trickle charge. Use only as a back-
up charger.
Charging Time
AC Charger: Takes about 2 hours
15 minutes at room temperature
(Can be charged to 100%.). Depending on the condition and
durability of the high-voltage bat-
tery, charger specifications, and
ambient temperature, the time
required for charging the high-volt-
age battery may vary.
Trickle Charger: For charging at home. Please note that the Trickle
Charger is slower than the AC
Charger.
CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE
Charging Types
ature, the time required for charging the high voltage battery may vary.

CategoryCharging Inlet (Vehicle)Charging ConnectorCharging OutletCharging Method Charging Time
AC Charger
AC Charger
installed in homes
or public charging
stations Approximately 2 hours
15 minutes (to fully
charge the plug-in
hybrid,100%)
Trickle
ChargerHousehold current
For charging at home.
Please note that the
Trickle Charger is slow-
er than the AC Charger
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Charging Status
You can check the charging status at
the outside of vehicle when charging
or using (it is not driving status) the
high-voltage battery.
➀: Charging indicator lamp
Charging Connector
AUTO/LOCK Mode
You may select when the charging
connector can be locked and
unlocked in the charging inlet.
Press the button to change
between AUTO mode and LOCK
mode.
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Operation of
Charging Indicator Lamp (1)
Charging Status
Turns on (Green)Charging inprogress
Turns offNot Charging or fully charged
Slowly blinks
(Green) and then turns off (repeat for 3 minutes)Waiting for sched- uled charging
(turns off after 3 minutes)
Quickly
blinks(Green) and then turns off
(repeats during operation)
Aux. Battery Saver+ operating in progress
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When the Charging Connector
is Locked
LOCK mode (button indicator off) :The connector locks when the
charging connector is plugged into
the charging inlet. The connector is
locked until all doors are unlocked
by the driver. This mode can be used
to prevent charging cable theft.
- If the charging connector isunlocked when all doors are
unlocked, but the charging cable
is not disconnected within 10 sec-
onds, the connector will be auto-
matically locked again.
- If the charging connector is unlocked when all doors are
unlocked, but all doors are locked
again, immediately, the connector
will be automatically locked again. AUTO mode (button indicator on) :
The connector locks when charg-
ing starts. The connector unlocks
when charging is complete. This
mode can be used when charging
in a public charging station.
If the connector does not unlock
automatically after the charging is
completed in AUTO mode, the con-
nector will unlock when all the
doors are unlocked.
❈ ❈ Charging connector
AUTO/LOCK mode
When the charging connector is
plugged into the charging inlet, the
connector lock timing varies with the
modes selected by pressing the but-
ton.
LOCK mode : The connector locks automatically when the charging
connector is connected normally. AUTO mode : The connector locks
when charging and automatically
unlocks when charging is complet-
ed.
❈ For more details, refer to the
“Charging connector AUTO/LOCK
mode”.
❈ Locking/unlocking the charging
door
The charging door lock/unlock func-
tion works only when the following
conditions are satisfied with the
charging door closed.
If the unlock function does not work,
use the emergency charging door
unlock method to unlock the charg-
ing door. (For more details, refer to
the “Unlock charging door in emer-
gency”)
CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)
LOCKAUTO
Before chargingOX
While chargingOO
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1. Conditions for lock :➀: When locking doors from out-
side the vehicle with the
charging door closed.
➁ : When locking the driver’s door
using a mechanical key
➂ : When locking doors using a
smart key
➃ : When pressing the door
lock/unlock button on the front
door outside handle while the
smart key is detected and
doors are unlocked
➄ : When locking all vehicle doors
with the charging door closed.
(When locking doors with
functions such as spare key,
smart key, door lock button on
the outside door handle, cen-
tral door lock switch, auto door
lock.) 2. Conditions for unlock :
➀: When unlocking doors from
outside the vehicle with the
charging door closed.
➁ : When unlocking the driver’s
door using a mechanical key
➂ : When unlocking doors using a
smart key
➃ : When pressing the door
lock/unlock button on the front
door outside handle while the
smart key is detected and
doors are locked
➄ : When unlocking all vehicle
doors with the charging door
closed. (When unlocking doors
with functions such as spare
key, smart key, door lock but-
ton on the outside door han-
dle, central door lock switch,
auto door lock.)Scheduled Charging
(if equipped)
You can set reserved charging using the AVN.
Refer to the AVN for detailed infor-
mation about setting reserved
charging.
Scheduled charging can only be done when using a AC Charger or
the portable charging cable (ICCB:
In-Cable Control Box).
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When scheduled charging is setand the AC Charger or the portable
charging cable (ICCB: In-Cable
Control Box) is connected for
charging, the indicator lamp blinks
(for 3 minutes) to indicate that
scheduled charging is set. When scheduled charging is set,
charging is not initiated immediate-
ly when the AC Charger or
portable charging cable (ICCB: In-
Cable Control Box) is connected.
If charging is required immediately, turn off the scheduled charge
using the vehicle’s touchscreen or
UVO eco smartphone application
or press the vehicle's scheduled
charge release button( ).
When the scheduled charge is set, the charge start time is calculated
by itself. In some cases, charging
may start immediately after con-
necting the charger. If you press the scheduled charging
deactivation ( ) button to immedi-
ately charge the battery, charging
must be initiated 3 minutes after the
charging cable has been connected.
When you press the scheduled
charging deactivation ( ) button
for immediate charging, the sched-
uled charge setting is not com-
pletely deactivated. If you need to
completely deactivate the sched-
uled charge setting, use the AVN
to finalize the deactivation.
Refer to "AC Charge or Trickle
Charge" for details about connect-
ing the AC Charger and the
portable charger (ICCB: In-Cable
Control Box).
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CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)

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Charging Precautions
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WARNING
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Fires caused by dust or
water
Do not connect the charging
cable connector plug to the vehi-
cle if there is water or dust on the
charging inlet. Connecting while
there is water or dust on the
charging cable connector and
plug may cause a fire or electric
shock.
WARNING
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Interference with electron-
ic medical devices
When using medical electric
devices such as an implantable
cardiac pacemaker, make sure to
ask the medical team and manu-
facturer whether charging your
electric vehicle will impact the
operation of the medical
devices. In some instances, elec-
tromagnetic waves that are gen-
erated from the charger can seri-
ously impact medical electric
devices such as an implantable
cardiac pacemaker.
WARNING
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Touching the charging
connector
Do not to touch the charging
connector, charging plug, and
the charging inlet when con-
necting the charger connecting
cable to the charging outlet and
the charging inlet on the vehi-
cle. Doing so may result in elec-
trocution.
WARNING
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Public Electric Outlets
Do not use old or worn out pub-
lic electric outlets to charge
your vehicle. There may be a
risk of fire and injury when
using old worn out public elec-
trical outlets.