2021 KIA NIRO PHEV CS mode

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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 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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How to Disconnect an AC charger
1.The vehicle must be in the AUTO
mode or the doors must be
unlocked in order to be able to dis-
connect the charging connector. A
lock system prevents charger
cable disconnection when the vehi-
cle's doors are locked.
2.While holding the charging con-
nector, pressing the locking
release button (1) and then pull it
out.To prevent charging cable theft, the
charging connector cannot be dis-
connected from the inlet when the
doors are locked. Unlock all doors
to disconnect the charging connec-
tor from the inlet.
However, if the vehicle is in the
charging connector AUTO mode,
the charging connector automati-
cally unlocks from the inlet when
charging is completed.
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CAUTION
In order to disconnect the
charging connector, unlock the
doors to unlatch the charging
connector lock system. If not,
the charging connector and the
vehicle's charging inlet may be
damaged.

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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.
For more details, refer to “Charging
Connector AUTO/ LOCK Mode” in
this chapter.
3. Make sure to securely close the
charging door.✽ ✽
NOTICE
• Keep the charging connector and
the charging plug clean and dry.
The charging cable should also be
kept dry.
• Use an air gun to blow any foreign
substances from the charging con-
nector and the charging plug.
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WARNING
Do not modify or disassemble
the charging cable compo-
nents. Doing so may cause a
fire or electric shock resulting
in personal injuries.
CAUTION
When disconnecting the charg-
ing connector, do not try to dis-
connect it by force while not
pressing the release button.
This may damage the charging
connector and vehicle charging
inlet.
CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)

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CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)
Charging Status Indicator Lamp for Portable Charging Cable
Control BoxIndicatorDetails
PLUG
On : Power on
Blink : Plug temperature sensor failure
On : Plug high temperature protection
Blink : Plug high temperature warning
POWEROn : Power on
CHARGEBlink : Charging In power saving mode, only the CHARGE
indicator is illuminated.
FAU LTBlink : Charging interrupted
CHARGE LEVEL
Charging current 12A
Charging current 10A
Charging current 8A
VEHICLE
Charging connector plugged
Charging
Blink : Not charging
(Green)
(Red)
(Green)
(Blue)
(Red)

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CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)
NOControl BoxStatus / Diagnosis / CountermeasureNOControl BoxStatus / Diagnosis / Countermeasure
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Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer if any of the following occur:
- Plugged into the vehicle (Red blink)



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- After plugging charging connector
into vehicle (Red blink)

Have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.
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Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer if any of the following occur:
Plug temperature sensor failure
(Green blink)
Plug high temperature protection
(Red blink)
Plug high temperature warning (Red ON)
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- Power saving mode

(Green blink)

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How to Disconnect the Portable
Charging Cable (ICCB: In-Cable
Control Box)
1. Before disconnecting the charging
connector, make sure the doors are
unlocked. When the door is locked,
the charging connector lock system
will not allow disconnection. To pre-
vent charging cable theft, the
charging connector cannot be dis-
connected from the inlet when the
doors are locked. Unlock all doors
to disconnect the charging connec-
tor from the inlet. However, if the
vehicle is in the charging connector
AUTO mode, the charging connec-
tor automatically unlocks from the
inlet when charging is completed.
For more details, refer to “Charging
Connector AUTO/LOCK Mode” in
this chapter.2. While holding the charging con-
nector, pressing the locking
release button(1) and then pull it
out.
3. Make sure to securely close the
charging door.4. Disconnect the plug from the
household electric outlet. Do not
pull the cable when disconnecting
the plug.
5. Close the protective cover for the
charging connector so that foreign
material cannot get into the terminal.
6. Put the charging cable inside the
storage bag to protect it.
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CAUTION
In order to disconnect the
charging connector, unlock the
doors to release the charging
connector lock system. If not,
the charging connector and the
vehicle's charging inlet may be
damaged.