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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 240V 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 because, at times, the engine may come on even at idle to act as a gen-
erator. Charging also occurs when decelerating or by regenerative braking.
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Startup/Low speed cruise
Acceleration High speed cruiseDecelerationStop
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 speed
DecelerationExternal charging
Electric motor
CD (Charge Depleting) ModeCS (Charge Sustaining) ModeCharging
MotorEngine+MotorEngine+Motor
or MotorChargingBattery charging
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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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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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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.
(Continued)
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.
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7. Check if the charging cable con-
nection indicator of the high volt-
age battery in the instrument clus-
ter is turned ON.
Charging does not occur when the
indicator is OFF. When the charg-
ing connector is not connected
properly, reconnect the charging
cable to charge.✽ ✽
NOTICE
• Charging is in progress only when
the shift lever is in P (Park).
Charging the battery with the
Engine Start/Stop button in the
ACC position is possible. However,
it may discharge the 12-V battery.
Thus, if possible, charge the bat-
tery with the Engine Start/Stop
button in the OFF position.
• The charging process is interrupt-
ed temporarily when the shift lever
is moved from P (Park) to Not P(R
(Reverse)/N (Neutral)/D (Drive))
during charging. To resume(restart)
charging, move the shift lever to the
P (park) position. Then, the charging
process is resumed(restarted).
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■Type B
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10. Check if the charging cable con-
nection indicator of the high volt-
age battery in the instrument
cluster is turned ON.Charging does not occur when the
indicator is OFF. When the charg-
ing connector is not connected
properly, reconnect the charging
cable to charge.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
• The charging is in progress only
with the shift lever is in P (Park).
Charging the battery with the
Engine Start/Stop button in the
ACC position is possible. However,
it may discharge the 12-V battery.
Thus, if possible, charge the bat-
tery with the Engine Start/Stop
button in the OFF position.
• Moving the shift lever from P
(Park) to R (Reverse)/N(Neutral)/D
(Drive) stops the charging process.
To restart the charging process,
move the shift lever to P (Park),
press the Engine Start/Stop button
to the OFF position, and discon-
nect the charging cable. Then,
connect the charging cable and
restart the vehicle again.
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■Type B
