2021 KIA NIRO Owners Manual

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Charging Information
• AC Charger: The plug-in hybrid
vehicle 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.
The included Trickle
charger takes about 9
hours at room tempera-
ture (Can be charged to
100%.).
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Charging Status Information
When charging the high voltage bat-
tery, the charge level can be checked
from outside the vehicle.
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 ChargingIndicator 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 5 seconds)
BlinkingBlinkingBlinkingError while charging
(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 min-
utes) or interrup-
tions that temporar- ily prevent charging (e.g. power failure)
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When the Charging Connector
is Locked
AUTO/LOCK mode button indi-
cator
AUTO/LOCK mode button indica-
tor
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 is
unlocked when all doors are
unlocked, but the charging cable
is not disconnected within 15 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
CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)
LOCKAUTO
Before chargingOX
While chargingOO
Finished chargingOX
LAMP OFFLAMP ON
LOCK modeAUTO mode

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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”)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.)

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Scheduled Charging
(if equipped)
You can set reserved charging
using the Infotainment System.
Refer to the Infotainment System
for detailed information about set-
ting reserved charging.
Scheduled charging can only be
done when using a AC Charger or
the portable charging cable (ICCB:
In-Cable Control Box).
When scheduled charging is set
and 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 Infotainment System 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.
CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)
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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
Infotainment System 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).
Charging Precautions
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■AC Charger
WARNING
-
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.

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Comply with the following in order
to prevent electrical shock when
charging:
- Use a waterproof charger
- Make sure to not touch the charg-
ing connector and charging plug
when your hand is wet
- Do not charge when there is light-
ning
- Do not charge when the charging
connector and plug is wet
WARNING
-
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
-
Touching the charging
connector
Do not to touch the charging
connector, charging plug, or the
charging inlet when connecting
the charger connecting cable to
the charging outlet and the
charging inlet on the vehicle.
Doing so may result in electro-
cution.
WARNING
-
Old or Worn out Electric
Outlets
Do not use old or worn out elec-
tric outlets to charge your vehi-
cle. There may be a risk of fire
and injury when using old worn
out public electrical outlets.
CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)
WARNING - Charging
cable
• Immediately stop charging
when you discover abnormal
symptoms (smell, smoke).
Replace the charging cable if
the cable coating is damaged
to prevent electrical shock.
When connecting or removing
the charging cable, make sure
to hold the charging connec-
tor handle.
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Always keep the charging connec-
tor and charging plug clean and
dry. Be sure to keep the charging
cable in a condition where there is
no water or moisture.
Before charging the battery, turn
the vehicle OFF.
Be careful not to drop the charging
connector. The charging connector
can be damaged.
Always inspect the charging con-
nector terminals for damage or
overheating. Do not use if dam-
aged, as this may damage the
vehicle side charge connector and
is not a warrantable repair.AC Charge
You can charge your vehicle by plug-
ging into a public charger at a charg-
ing station.
WARNING - Cooling fan
Do not touch the cooling fan
while vehicle is charging. When
the vehicle is switched OFF
while charging, the cooling fan
inside the engine compartment
or interior rear seat may auto-
matically operate.
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■AC Charger
■AC Charger cable
WARNING
Make sure to use the designat-
ed charger for charging the
vehicle.Using any other charger
may cause failure or lead to
electric shock or fire.
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If you pull the cable itself
(without using the handle), the
internal wires may disconnect
or get damaged. This may lead
to electric shock or fire.