2023 KIA NIRO PHEV charging

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Using the Plug-in Hybrid menu 2-29
03 Radio
Turning on the radio 3-2
Listening to HD Radio™ 3-15
Listening to SiriusXM™ radio 3-17
04 Media
Using media 4-2
05 Navigation
Navigation functions 5-2
Various ways to find routes 5-10
Using saved favorite places 5-23
Viewing traffic Information 5-28
Searching for gas stations 5-29
Searching for EV (Electric Vehicle) charging stations 5-30
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT 5-31

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Using the Plug-in Hybrid menu (PHEV only)
You can see the driving and energy information, schedule charging, or search for charging
stations.
On the All Menus screen, press PHEV.
Plug-in Hybrid screen (PHEV only)
The Plug-in Hybrid screen provides the following features and information:
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Can see the drivable range under the remaining battery amount and search for nearby
charging stations.
> See "Viewing the drivable range with remaining battery level (PHEV only) ."
c c Can check information such as drivable distance and battery status. > See "Viewing the
energy information (PHEV only)."
d d Can schedule a charging or set the related options. > See " Using the charging management
features (PHEV only)."
e e Can check the eco-driving information. > See " Viewing the eco-driving information (PHEV
only)."
f f Can see the energy flows for each component while driving. > See " Viewing the energy flow
(PHEV only)."
g g The list of menu items appears.
 Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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Depending on vehicle model or specifications, the screen layout and available options
may differ.
Plug-in Hybrid

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Viewing the drivable range with remaining battery level
(PHEV only)
You can check the drivable range under the remaining battery amount. You can also find the
routes to nearby charging stations if necessary.
1 On the Plug-in Hybrid screen, press EV Range.
2 On the EV Range screen, check the drivable distance and nearby
charging stations.
The drivable range is distinguished by a blue circle. Using the icons within the drivable
range, you can check the locations and availabilities of charging stations.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b See the list of nearby charging stations.
c c Set a filter to view specific types of charging stations on the map.
d d Used to change the map display mode.
 (2D Heading Up): Rotates the map depending on the travel direction.
 (2D North Up): Displays the map with the north fixed at the top.
e e Zooms in the map.
f f Zooms out the map.
g g Can see the status icons for charging stations.
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Subscribe to Kia Connect to check the function.
> See "Subscribing to the service."

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h h The list of menu items appears.
Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen
or briefly press the power button.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to
the online user manual for the system.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
Searching for nearby charging stations (PHEV only)
When you want to drive beyond the drivable range, you can search for charging stations
within the range and start route guidance to a selected charging station.
1 On the Plug-in Hybrid screen, press EV Range.
2 On the EV Range screen, press List.

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3 Select the region to search on the left of the screen and then select the
desired charging station on the right.

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To see the desired charging station, press Filter and then select the charging type
and brand.

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To set a charging stations as a favorite, press
to the right of its name. When a
frequently visiting place is set as a favorite, you can easily search the location from the
Favorite Stations menu.
4 Check the location of the destination and then press Set as Destination.
5 Select a route and press Start Guidance.

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Depending on the third-party service provider, information for some charging stations
may differ.
Viewing the energy information (PHEV only)
You can see the drivable distance and the estimated charging time.
On the Plug-in Hybrid screen, press Energy Information.

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Energy information screen
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Can see the total range & battery status and drivable distances for each fuel type
(electricity, gasoline).
c c Can see the full charging time for AC charging.
d d The list of menu items appears.
Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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The drivable distance is an estimate based on the real-time fuel economy. When your
driving pattern changes, the drivable distance may differ.
Using the charging management features (PHEV only)
You can set to automatically charge the battery according to the preset departure time. In
addition, you can set to automatically charge the battery according to the options for off-
peak electricity time and off-peak charging priority.
1 On the Plug-in Hybrid screen, press Charge Management.

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2 Select and then change the settings.

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To access the online user's manual on the Charge Management screen, press >

User's Manual on Web (QR Code) and then scan the displayed QR code.
Setting for charging
You can schedule the charging based on the departure time.

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For more information about the departure time setting:
> see "Setting the departure time
(PHEV only)."
Setting for charging current
You can select the charging current to be used for AC Charging.
1 On the Charge Management screen, press Charging Current.
A Depending on vehicle model or specifications, the screen layout and available options
may differ.
2 Select a charging type to set the charging current.

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The charging time may vary depending on charging conditions.

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When you set an inappropriate charging current, the battery may not be charged
properly, causing a charging error.

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Scheduling a charging
1 On the Charge Management screen, press Charging Settings.
2 Check Scheduled Charging and then press .
3 Select and then change the settings.
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a a You can set the off-peak electricity time.
b b You can charge the battery for the Next Departure, primarily using the off-peak
electricity time.
c c You can charge the battery only at the off-peak electricity time.
4 Press OK.

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Scheduled charging is performed only when the charging connector is connected to the
vehicle.

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Scheduled charging is synchronized with the preset departure time and its charging time
may differ depending on the environment.