KIA Niro Plug-in Hybrid (2018 year). Manual — part 2

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CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)

Charging Status Indicator Lamp for Portable Charging Cable

Control Box

Indicator

Details

PLUG

On : Power on
Blink : Plug temperature sensor failure

On : Plug high temperature protection
Blink : Plug high temperature warning

POWER

On : Power on

CHARGE

Blink : Charging In power saving mode, only the CHARGE

indicator is illuminated.

FAULT

Blink : Charging interrupted

CHARGE LEVEL

Charging current 12A

Charging current 10A

Charging current 8A

VEHICLE

Charging connector plugged

Charging

Blink : Charging impossible

(Green)

(Red)

(Green)

(Blue)

(Red)

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Charging Status Indicator Lamp for Portable Charging Cable

NO

Control Box

Status / Diagnosis / Countermeasure

NO

Control Box

Status / Diagnosis / Countermeasure

1

• Charging connector plugged into vehicle

(Green ON)

• Plug temperature sensor failure

(Green blink)

• Plug high temperature protection

(Red blink)

• Plug high temperature warning (Red ON)

Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.

2

- Charging connector plugged into

vehicle (Green ON)

3

- While charging

• Charge indicator (Green blink)
• Vehicle indicator (Blue ON)

4

- Before plugging charging connector

into vehicle (Red blink)
• Abnormal temperature
• ICCB (In-Cable Control Box) failure

Have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.

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CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)

NO

Control Box

Status / Diagnosis / Countermeasure

NO

Control Box

Status / Diagnosis / Countermeasure

5

- Plugged into vehicle (Red blink)

• Diagnostic device failure
• Current leakage
• Abnormal temperature

Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.

6

- After plugging charging connector

into vehicle (Red blink)

• Communication failure

Have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.

7

• Plug temperature sensor failure

(Green blink)

• Plug high temperature protection

(Red blink)

• Plug high temperature warning (Red ON)

Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.

8

- Power saving mode

• 3 minutes after charging starts

(Green blink)

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How to Disconnect
PortableCharging 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-
con nected 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 unlatch the charging
connector lock system. If not,
the charging connector and the
vehicle's charging inlet may be
damaged.

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Precautions for Portable
Charging Cable
(ICCB: In-Cable Control Box)

• Use the portable charging cable

that is certified by Kia.

• Do not try to repair, disassemble, or

adjust the portable charging cable.

• Do not use an extension cord or

adapter.

• Stop using immediately if failure

warning light occurs.

• Do not touch the plug and charging

connector with wet hands.

• Do not touch the terminal part of the

normal charging connector and the
normal charging inlet on the vehicle.

• Do not connect the charging con-

nector to voltage that does not
comply with regulations.

• Do not use the portable charging

cable if it is worn out, exposed, or
there exists any type of damage on
the portable charging cable.

• If the ICCB case and normal

charging connector is damaged,
cracked, or the wires are exposed
in any way, do not use the portable
charging cable.

• Do not let children operate or touch

the portable charging cable.

• Keep the control box free of water.
• Keep the normal charging connec-

tor or plug terminal free of foreign
substances.

• Do not step on the cable or cord.

Do not pull the cable or cord and
do not twist or bend it.

• Do not charge when there is light-

ning.

• Do not drop the control box, charg-

ing connector, or place a heavy
object on the control box.

• Do not place an object that can

generate high temperatures near
the charger when charging.

• Charging with the worn out or dam-

aged household electric outlet can
result in a risk of electric shock. If
you are in doubt to the household
electric outlet condition, have it
checked by a licensed electrician.

• Stop using the portable charging

cable immediately if the household
electric outlet or any components
is overheated or you notice burnt
odors.

CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)

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Changing plug-in hybrid mode
(Plug-in hybrid vehicle)

■ EV/HEV Button
Pressing the [EV/HEV] button
changes the plug-in hybrid system
modes, between Electric (Charge
Depleting/CD) mode and Hybrid
(Charge Sustaining/CS) mode.
Each time the mode is changed a
corresponding message is displayed
on the instrument cluster as follows.

Plug-in hybrid mode message

• CD (Charge Depleting, Electric) mode

: The high-voltage

(hybrid) battery is
mainly used to
drive the vehicle.

• CS (Charge Sustaining, Hybrid) mode

: The high-voltage

(hybrid) battery
and gasoline
engine are used
to charge the high
voltage battery
(hybrid) and drive
the vehicle.

A corresponding message is dis-
played to indicate the selected mode.

■ AVN screen
Press [PHEV] on the [Home] screen
or the [All menus] screen and the
menus related to plug-in
hybrid([ECO driving], [Energy infor
mation], [EV range], [Charging set-
tings], [Charging stations], [Gas sta-
tions]) are displayed.
For more information, please refer to
the Multimedia System Manual that
was separately supplied with your
vehicle.

DRIVING THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE

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Warning and indicator lights

Ready Indicator

This indicator illuminates :
When the vehicle is ready to be driven.
- ON : Normal driving is possible.
- OFF : Normal driving is not possible,

or a problem has occurred.

- Blinking : Emergency driving.

When the ready indicator goes OFF
or blinks, there is a problem with the
system. In this case, have your vehi-
cle inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

Hybrid system warning
light

This warning light illuminates:
When there is a malfunction with the
hybrid system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia deal-
er.

When the warning light illuminates
while driving, or does not go OFF
after starting the vehicle, have the
system inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.

EV Mode Indicator

This indicator illuminates when the
vehicle is driven by the electric motor.

Charging Cable
Connection Indicator
(Plug-in hybrid vehicle)

This indicator illuminates in red when
the charging cable is connected.

EV

DRIVING THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)

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Coasting guide (if equipped)

A chime will sound and the coasting
guide indicator will blink four times to
inform the driver when to take the
foot off from the accelerator by antic-
ipating a decelerating event* based
on the analysis of driving routes and
road conditions of the navigation. It
encourages the driver to remove foot
from accelerator pedal and allow
coasting down the road with EV
motor only. This helps prevent
unnecessary fuel consumption and
increases fuel efficiency.

❈ Example of a deceleration event is

going down an extended hill, slow-
ing down approaching a toll booth,
and approaching reduced speed
zones.

• User settings
Press the Engine Start/Stop button
and put the shift lever in P(Park). In
the User Settings Mode, select
Driving Assist, Coasting Guide, and
then On to turn on the system.
Cancel the selection of coasting
guide to turn off the system. For the
explanation of the system, press and
hold the [OK] button.

• Operation conditions
To activate the system, take the fol-
lowing procedures. Enter your desti-
nation information on the navigation
and select the driving route. Then,
satisfy the following.
-

The driving speed should be

between 37 mph (60 km/h) and 99
mph (160 km/h).

❈ The operating speed may vary due

to difference between instrument
cluster and navigation effected by
tire inflation level.

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NOTICE

Coasting guide is only a supplemen-
tal system to assist with fuel-efficient
driving. Thus, the operating condi-
tions may be different in accordance
with traffic/road conditions (i.e.
driving in a traffic jam, driving on a
slope, driving on a curve). Thus,
take the actual driving conditions
into consideration, such as distances
from the vehicles ahead/ behind,
while referring to the coasting guide
system as guidance.

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Check Hybrid system

This message is displayed when
there is a problem with the hybrid
control system.
Refrain from driving when the warn-
ing message is displayed.
In this case, have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized Kia dealer.

Check Hybrid system.
Turn off engine

This message is displayed when
there is a problem with the hybrid
system. The "

" indicator will blink

and a warning chime will sound until
the problem is solved.
In this case, have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized Kia dealer.

Check Hybrid system.
Do not start engine.

This message is displayed when the
hybrid battery power (SOC) level is
low. A warning chime will sound until
the problem is solved.
In this case, park the vehicle in a safe
location and have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Stop vehicle and check power
Supply

This message is displayed when a
failure occurs in the power supply
system.
In this case, park the vehicle in a safe
location and have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Refill inverter coolant

This message is displayed when the
inverter coolant is nearly empty.
You should refill the inverter coolant.
In this case, have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized Kia dealer.

Stop vehicle and check brakes

This message is displayed when a
failure occurs in the brake system.
In this case, park the vehicle in a safe
location and have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Check brakes

This message is displayed when the
brake performance is low or the
regenerative brake does not work
properly due to a failure in the brake
system.
In this case, it may take longer for the
brake pedal to operate and the brak-
ing distance may become longer.

DRIVING THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)

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Refuel to prevent Hybrid battery
Damage

This message is displayed when the
fuel tank is nearly empty.
You should refill the fuel tank to pre-
vent hybrid battery damage.

Check Virtual Engine Sound
System

This message is displayed when
there is a problem with the Virtual
Engine Sound System (VESS).
In this case, have the system
inspected by an authorized Kia deal-
er.

Remaining charge time
(Plug-in hybrid vehicle)

The message is displayed to notify
the remaining time to fully charge the
battery.

Charger Error!
(Plug-in hybrid vehicle)

This message is displayed when
there is a problem with the charger.

Low/High System Temp.
Maintaining Hybrid mode
(Plug-in hybrid vehicle)

This message is displayed when the
temperature of the high-voltage
(hybrid) battery is too low or too high.
This warning message is to protect
the battery and the hybrid system.

Low/High System Temp.
Switching to Hybrid mode
(Plug-in hybrid vehicle)

This message is displayed when the
temperature of the high-voltage
(hybrid) battery is too low or high.
This warning message is to protect
the battery and the hybrid system.

Switching to Hybrid mode to allow
heating (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)

• When the coolant temperature is

lower than 57 °F (-14 °C), and you
turn the climate control On for
heating, the above message will be
displayed in the cluster. Then, the
vehicle will automatically switch to
HEV mode.

• When the coolant temperature is

higher than 57 °F (-14 °C), or you
turn the climate control Off, the
vehicle will automatically return to
EV mode.

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Wait until fuel door opens
(Plug-in hybrid vehicle)

The message is displayed when you
attempt to open the fuel filler lid with
the fuel tank pressurized. Wait until
the fuel tank is depressurized.

✽

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NOTICE

• It may take up to 20 seconds to

open fuel filler lid.

• When the fuel filler lid is frozen

and does not open after 20 seconds
at freezing temperature, slightly
tap the fuel filler lid and then
attempt to open it.

Fuel door open
(Plug-in hybrid vehicle)

This message is displayed when the
fuel filler lid is opened.
Also means "Ready to refuel".

Check fuel door
(Plug-in hybrid vehicle)

This message is displayed when the
fuel filler lid is open or an abnormal-
ity has occurred.

Charging Door Open
(Plug-in hybrid vehicle)

This message indicates that the
charging door is open.
(Driving with the charging door open
may result in moisture inflow or dam-
age. This message is used to prevent
such occurrences.)

Unplug vehicle to start
(Plug-in hybrid vehicle)

The message is displayed when you
start the engine without unplugging
the charging cable. Unplug the
charging cable, and then start the
vehicle.

Maintaining Hybrid mode to con-
tinue heating
(Plug-in hybrid vehicle)

A message is displayed when heat-
ng is in operation and the HEV mode
is maintained to meet the heating
operating conditions when attempt-
ing to switch to EV mode by pressing
the HEV button.

EV / HEV modes
(Plug-in hybrid vehicle)

A corresponding message is dis
played when a mode is selected by
pressing the HEV button.

DRIVING THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)

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Kia hybrid system notifies the drivers
of energy flow in various operating
modes. Eleven Modes show drivers
the current operating condition.

Vehicle Stop

The mode means the vehicle at stop.
(There is no energy flow.)

EV Propulsion

Electric power is used to move the
vehicle.
(Battery

➞ Wheel)

Power Assist

Electric and Engine power are used
to move the vehicle.
(Battery & Engine

➞ Wheel)

Engine Only Propulsion

Engine power is used to move the
vehicle.
(Engine

➞ Wheel)

Engine Generation

Vehicle is stopped with the Engine
charging the hybrid battery.
(Engine

➞ Battery)

HYBRID ENERGY FLOW

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Regeneration

Hybrid battery is being charged by
regenerative braking.
(Wheel

➞ Battery)

Engine Brake

The vehicle is being slowed by
engine compression.
(Wheel

➞ Engine)

Power Reserve

Engine is both driving the vehicle
and charging the hybrid battery.
(Engine

➞ Wheel & Battery)

Engine Generation/Motor Drive

The vehicle is being slowed by engine
compression and regenerative brak-
ing. The hybrid battery is being
charged by regenerative braking.
(Engine

➞ Battery ➞ Wheel)

Engine Generation/Regeneration

The engine and regenerative braking
system charge the hybrid battery
driving deceleration.
(Engine & Wheel

➞ Battery)

Engine Brake/Regeneration

The engine compression can be
used to slow the vehicle. The regen-
erative braking system can be used
to charge the hybrid system.
(Wheel

➞ Engine & Battery)

HYBRID ENERGY FLOW (CONT.)

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Kia hybrid system notifies the drivers
of energy flow in various operating
modes. Eleven Modes show drivers
the current operating condition.

Vehicle Stop

The mode means the vehicle at stop.
(There is no energy flow.)

EV Propulsion

Electric power is used to move the
vehicle.
(Battery

➞ Wheel)

Power Assist

Electric and Engine power are used
to move the vehicle.
(Battery & Engine

➞ Wheel)

Engine Only Propulsion

Engine power is used to move the
vehicle.
(Engine

➞ Wheel)

Engine Generation

Vehicle is stopped with the Engine
charging the hybrid battery.
(Engine

➞ Battery)

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Regeneration

Hybrid battery is being charged by
regenerative braking.
(Wheel

➞ Battery)

Engine Brake

The vehicle is being slowed by
engine compression.
(Wheel

➞ Engine)

Power Reserve

Engine is both driving the vehicle
and charging the hybrid battery.
(Engine

➞ Wheel & Battery)

Engine Generation/Motor Drive

The vehicle is being slowed by engine
compression and regenerative brak-
ing. The hybrid battery is being
charged by regenerative braking.
(Engine

➞ Battery ➞ Wheel)

Engine Generation/Regeneration

The engine and regenerative braking
system charge the hybrid battery
driving deceleration.
(Engine & Wheel

➞ Battery)

Engine Brake/Regeneration

The engine compression can be
used to slow the vehicle. The regen-
erative braking system can be used
to charge the hybrid system.
(Wheel

➞ Engine & Battery)

PLUG-IN HYBRID ENERGY FLOW (CONT.)

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AUX. BATTERY SAVER+ (For
Plug-in Hybrid, if equipped)

The Aux. Battery Saver+ is a function
that monitors the charging status of
the 12V auxiliary battery.
If the auxiliary battery level is low, the
main high voltage battery charges
the auxiliary battery.

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NOTICE

The Aux. Battery Saver+ function will
be ON when the vehicle is delivered. If
the function is not needed, you may
turn it off in the Users Settings mode
on the LCD display. For more infor-
mation, refer to the "System setting"
on the following page.

Mode

• Cycle Mode :
When the vehicle is OFF with all
doors, hood and liftgate closed, the
Aux. Battery Saver+ periodically acti-
vates according to the auxiliary bat-
tery status.

• Automatic Mode :
When the engine start/stop button is
in the ON position with the charging
connector plugged in, the function
activates according to the auxiliary
battery status to prevent over-dis-
charge of the auxiliary battery.

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NOTICE

The Aux. Battery Saver+ activates
maximum of 20 minutes. If the Aux.
Battery Saver+ function activates
more than 10 times consecutively, in
the Automatic Mode the function
will stop activating, judging that
there is a problem with the auxiliary
battery. In this case, drive the vehi-
cle for some period of time. The
function will start activating if the
auxiliary battery returns to normal.

CAUTION

• The Aux. Battery Saver+ func-

tion cannot prevent battery
discharge if the auxiliary bat-
tery is damaged, worn out,
used as a power supply or
unauthorized electronic
devices are used.

• If the Aux. Battery Saver+

function was activated, a mes-
sage will be displayed on the
instrument cluster and the
high voltage battery level may
have decreased.