Kia Niro Hev 2020, Niro Phev 2020 Owner's Manual
2020
Hybrid System Overview
DRIVING THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE / H28
STARTING THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (SMART KEY) / H40
COMPONENTS OF THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE / H42
HEV (HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE) SYSTEM / H2
PHEV (PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLE) SYSTEM / H3
CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE / H4
ENERGY FLOW / H36
PLUG-IN HYBRID ENERGY FLOW / H38
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 e v en at idle to act as a generator.Charging also occurs when decelerating or by regenerative braking.
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Electric motor
Startup/Low speed
cruise
Electric motor+Engine
Acceleration High speed cruise
Engine+
Motor or Motor
Charging
Deceleration
Engine OFF
Stop
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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 vehicle and an all-electric vehicle.
When used as a conventional h ybrid 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 distance 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.
CD (Charge Depleting) Mode
Electric Vehicle Mode
Electric motor
Motor
Start up/Low speed
CS (Charge Sustaining) Mode
Engine+Motor
Acceleration High speed
Engine+Motor
or Motor
Charging
Deceleration
Charging
Battery charging
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External charging
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CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE
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 backup charger.
Charging Time
• AC Charger: Takes about 2 hours
Depending on the condition and
durability of the high-voltage battery, charger specifications, and
ambient temperature, the time
required for charging the high-voltage battery may vary.
• Trickle Charger: For charging at
home. Please note that the Trickle
Charger is slower than the AC
Charger.
15 minutes at room temperature
Charging T ypes
Category
AC Charger
Trickle
Charger
Charging Inlet
(Vehicle)
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Charging Connector Charging Outlet Charging Method Charging Time
(Can be charged to 100%.).
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AC Charger
installed in homes
or public charging
stations
Household current
Approximately 2 hours
15 minutes (to fully
charge the plug-in
hybrid,100%)
For charging at home.
The included Trickle
charger takes about 9
hours at room temperature (Can be charged to
100%.).
• Depending on the condition and durability of the high voltage battery, charger specifications, and ambient temperature, the time required for charging the high voltage battery may vary.
• Actual charger image and charging method may vary in accordance with the charger manufacturer.
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Charging Status
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You can check the charging status
from the outside of vehicle when
charging or using (it is not driving
status) the high-voltage battery.
➀ : Charging indicator lamp
Operation of
Charging Indicator
Lamp (1)
Turns on (Green)
Turns off
Slowly blinks
(Green) and then
turns off (repeat
for 3 minutes)
Quickly
blinks(Green) and
then turns off
(repeats during
operation)
Slowly blinks (Red) Malfunction
Charging Status
Charging in
progress
Not Charging or
fully charged
Reserved charging
is operating (turns
OFF after 3 minutes) or interrup-
tions that temporari-
ly prevent charging
(e.g. power failure)
Aux.Battery Saver
+ operating in
progress
Charging Connector
AUTO/LOCK Mode
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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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CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)
When the Charging Connector
is Locked
LOCK AUTO
AUTO/LOCK mode button indi-
Before charging O X
cator
While charging O O
Finished charging O X
AUTO/LOCK mode button indicator
LAMP OFF LAMP ON
LOCK mode AUTO mode
• 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 seconds, the connector will be automatically 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 AUT O mode , the connector 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 button.
• 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 completed.
❈For more details, refer to the
“Charging connector AUTO/LOCK
mode”.
❈ Locking/unlocking the charging
door
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The charging door lock/unlock function 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 charging door. (For more details, refer to
the “Unlock charging door in emergency”)
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, central 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 button on the outside door handle, central door lock switch,
auto door lock.)
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CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)
Scheduled Charging
(if equipped)
• You can set reserved charging
using the Infotainment System.
Refer to the Infotainment System
for detailed information about setting reserved charging.
• Scheduled charging can only be
done when using a AC Charger or
the portable charging cable (ICCB:
In-Cable Control Box).
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• 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 immediately when the AC Charger or
portable charging cable (ICCB: InCable 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 connecting the charger.
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• If you press the scheduled charging
deactivation ( ) button to immediately 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 scheduled charge setting is not completely deactivated. If you need to
completely deactivate the scheduled charge setting, use the
Infotainment System to finalize the
deactivation.
Refer to "AC Charge or Trickle
Charge" for details about connecting the AC Charger and the
portable charger (ICCB: In-Cable
Control Box).
Charging Precautions
■ AC Charger
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WARNING
Fires caused by dust or
-
water
Do not connect the charging
cable connector plug to the vehicle 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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CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)
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 manufacturer whether charging your
electric vehicle will impact the
operation of the medical
devices.In some instances,electromagnetic waves that are generated from the charger can seriously 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 electrocution.
WARNING
Old or Worn out Electric
-
Outlets
Do not use old or worn out electric outlets to charge your vehicle. There may be a risk of fire
and injury when using old worn
out public electrical outlets.
• 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 - 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 connector handle.
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(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.
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 automatically operate.
WARNING
Make sure to use the designated charger for charging the
vehicle.Using any other charger
may cause failure or lead to
electric shock or fire.
• Always keep the charging connector 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 connector terminals for damage or
overheating. Do not use if damaged, as this may damage the
vehicle side charge connector and
is not a warrantable repair.
AC Charge
■ AC Charger
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■ AC Charger cable
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You can charge your vehicle by plugging into a public charger at a charging station.
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CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)
How to Connect to an AC charger
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1.Depress the brake pedal and
apply the parking brake.
2. Turn OFF all switches, move the
shift lever to P (Park), and turn
OFF the vehicle.
3. After unlocking doors, open the
charging door by pressing it.
4. Open the charging door by pressing circle mark (o) area on the
right edge of the charging door.
If the vehicle doors are locked, the
charging door will not open.
✽✽
NOTICE
The charging door does not open if
the door are locked/theft alarm system is armed.
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5. Remove any dust on the charging
connector and charging inlet.
6. Hold the charging connector handle. Then, insert it into the charging inlet, until you hear a click
sound.If it is not fully connected, a
bad connection between the
charging connector and the charging terminals may cause a fire.
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■ Type A
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■ Type B
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7. Check if the charging cable connection indicator of the high voltage battery in the instrument cluster is turned ON.
Charging does not occur when the
indicator is OFF. When the charging 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 battery with the Engine Start/Stop
button in the OFF position.
• The charging process is interrupted 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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8. After charging has started, the
estimated charging time is displayed on the instrument cluster
for about 1 minute. It is also displayed, when the driver’s door is
opened with charging in progress.
When scheduled charging is set,
the estimated charging time is displayed as “--” .
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CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)
Unlock Connector in Emergency
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If the charging connector does not
unlock for some reason, open the
hood and slightly pull the emergency
cable as shown above.The charging
door will then open.
If the charging door does not opened
immediately after pulling the emergency cable in, press the charging
door lightly and pull the emergency
cable again.
The charging cable lock may not
work properly when foreign materials
such as dust enter the cable or the
cable is encrusted with ice.
In that case, the charging cable may
not be disconnected or locked, or the
vehicle may not be charged. If this
happens, open the hood and pull the
emergency cable lightly 2 to 3 times
and then try to disconnect the charging cable or start recharging.
Charging Status
Checking Charging Status
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You can check the charging status
from outside of vehicle when charging the high-voltage battery.
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Operation of
Charging Indicator
Lamp (1)
Turns on (Green)
Turns off
Slowly blinks
(Green) and then
turns off (repeat
for 3 minutes)
Quickly
blinks(Green) and
then turns off
(repeats during
operation)
Slowly blinks (Red) Malfunction
Charging Status
Charging in
progress
Not Charging or
fully charged
Waiting for sched-
uled charging
(turns off after 3
minutes)
Aux.Battery Saver
+ operating in
progress
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 disconnect the charging connector. A
lock system prevents charger
cable disconnection when the vehicle's doors are locked.
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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2.While holding the charging connector, pressing the locking
release button (1) and then pull it
out.
To prevent charging cable theft, the
charging connector cannot be disconnected from the inlet when the
doors are locked. Unlock all doors
to disconnect the charging connector from the inlet.
However, if the vehicle is in the
charging connector AUTO mode,
the charging connector automatically unlocks from the inlet when
charging is completed.
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CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)
If the connector does not unlock
automatically after the charging is
completed in AUT O mode , the connector will unlock when all the
doors are unlocked.
For more details, ref er to “Charging
Connector AUTO/ LOCK Mode” in
this chapter.
CAUTION
When disconnecting the charging connector, do not try to disconnect it by force while not
pressing the release button.
This may damage the charging
connector and vehicle charging
inlet.
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3. Make sure to securely close the
charging door.
WARNING
Do not modify or disassemble
the charging cable components. Doing so may cause a
fire or electric shock resulting
in personal injuries.
✽✽
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 connector and the charging plug.
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Trickle Charger
(Portable Charging Cable)
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Trickle charger can be used if AC
Charger is unavailable.
❈➀:Plug and cable
➁ : Control box (ICCB)
➂ : Charging connector/cable
How to Connect Portable
Charging Cable
(ICCB: In-Cable Control Box)
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1. Turn OFF all switches, move the
shift lever to P (Park), and turn
OFF the vehicle.
2.Depress the brake pedal and
apply the parking brake.
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3. After unlocking doors, open the
charging door by pressing it.
4. Open the charging door by pressing circle mark (o) area on the
right edge of the charging door.
If the vehicle doors are locked, the
charging door will not open.
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CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)
■ Charge
5. Connect the plug to a household
electric outlet.
6. Make sure that the power connection indicator (green) lights in the
control box.
✽✽
NOTICE
The charging door does not open
when the theft alarm system is
armed.
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■ Vehicle connection
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9. Charging star ts automatically and
the charging light blinks.
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7. Remove any dust on the charging
connector and charging inlet.
8. Hold the charging connector handle.Then, insert it into the charging
inlet, until you hear a click sound.If
it is not fully connected, improper
connection between the charging
connector and the charging terminals are a potential fire hazard.
■ Type A
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■ Type B
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10. Check if the charging cable connection indicator of the high voltage battery in the instrument
cluster is turned ON.
Charging does not occur when the
indicator is OFF. When the charging 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 battery 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 disconnect the charging cable. Then,
connect the charging cable and
restart the vehicle again.
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11. After charging has started, the
estimated charging time is displayed on the instrument cluster
for about 1 minute. It is also displayed, when the driver’s door is
opened with charging in progress.
When scheduled charging is set,
the estimated charging time is displayed as "--".
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CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)
Unlock Connector in Emergency
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If the charging connector does not
unlock for some reason, open the
hood and slightly pull the emergency
cable as shown above.The charging
door will then open.
If the charging door does not opened
immediately after pulling the emergency cable, press the charging door
lightly and pull the emergency cable
again.
The charging cable lock may not
work properly when foreign materials
such as dust enter the cable or the
cable is encrusted with ice.
In that case, the charging cable may
not be disconnected or locked, or the
vehicle may not be charged. If this
happens, open the hood and pull the
emergency cable lightly 2 to 3 times
and then try to disconnect the charging cable or start recharging.
Charging Status
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You can check the charging status
from outside of vehicle when charging the high-voltage battery.
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Operation of
Charging Indicator
Lamp (1)
Turns on (Green)
Turns off
Slowly blinks
(Green) and then
turns off (repeat
for 3 minutes)
Quickly
blinks(Green) and
then turns off
(repeat during
operation)
Slowly blinks (Red) Malfunction
Charging Status
Charging in
progress
Not charged or
fully charged
Waiting for sched-
uled charging
(turns off after 3
minutes)
Aux.Battery Saver
+ operating in
progress
Charge cable storage
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We recommend that the trickle
charger cable be put in a storage box
after use.
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CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)
Charging Status Indicator Lamp for Portable Charging Cable
Control Box Indicator Details
On : Power on
PLUG
(Green)
(Red)
POWER On : Power on
Blink : Plug temperature sensor failure
On : Plug high temperature protection
Blink : Plug high temperature warning
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CHARGE
Blink : Charging In power saving mode, only the CHARGE
indicator is illuminated.
FAULT Blink : Charging interrupted
Charging current 12A
CHARGE LEVEL
Charging current 10A
Charging current 8A
Charging connector plugged
(Green)
VEHICLE
(Blue)
Charging
Blink : Not charging
(Red)
Charging Status Indicator Lamp for Portable Charging Cable
NO Control Box Status / Diagnosis / Countermeasure NO Control Box Status / Diagnosis / Countermeasure
Have your v ehicle inspected b y an authorized
Kia dealer if any of the following occur:
• Charging connector plugged into vehicle
(Green ON)
1
3
• Plug temperature sensor failure
(Green blink)
• Plug high temperature protection
(Red blink)
• Plug high temperature warning (Red ON)
- While charging
• Charge indicator (Green blink)
• Vehicle indicator (Blue ON)
2
4
- Charging connector plugged into the
vehicle (Green ON)
Have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer if any of the following occur:
- Before plugging charging connector
into the vehicle (Red blink)
• Abnormal temperature
• ICCB (In-Cable Control Box) failure
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CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)
NO Control Box Status / Diagnosis / Countermeasure NO Control Box Status / Diagnosis / Countermeasure
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Have your v ehicle inspected b y an authorized
Kia dealer if any of the following occur:
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7
- Plugged into the vehicle (Red blink)
• Diagnostic device failure
• Current leakage
• Abnormal temperature
Have your v ehicle inspected b y 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)
6
8
- After plugging charging connector
into vehicle (Red blink)
• Communication failure
Have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.
- Power saving mode
• 3 minutes after charging starts
(Green blink)
How to Disconnect the Portable
Charging Cable (ICCB: In-Cable
Control Box)
1. Before disconnecting the charging
connector, mak e sure the doors are
unlocked.When the door is locked,
the charging connector lock system
will not allow disconnection.To prevent charging cable theft, the
charging connector cannot be disconnected from the inlet when the
doors are locked. Unlock all doors
to disconnect the charging connector from the inlet. However, if the
vehicle is in the charging connector
AUTO mode, the charging connector automatically unlocks from the
inlet when charging is completed.
For more details, refer to “Charging
Connector AUTO/LOCK Mode” in
this chapter.
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.
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2.While holding the charging connector, 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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CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)
Precautions for Portable
Charging Cable
(ICCB: In-Cable Control Box)
• Use a 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
AC Charging connector and the AC
Charging inlet on the vehicle.
• Do not connect the charging connector 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 AC 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 A C Chargingconnector 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 lightning.
• Do not drop the control box, charging 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 a worn out or damaged household electric outlet can
result in a risk of electric shock. If
you are unsure about the condition
of a household electric outlet, have
it checked by a licensed electrician.
• Stop using the portable charging
cable immediately if the household
electric outlet or any components
are overheating or you smell burning.
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Action to be taken when
charging stops abruptly
When the high voltage battery does
not charge, check the followings:
1. Check the charging setting for the
vehicle.
(e.g. When scheduled charging is
set, charging is not initiated immediately when the AC charger or
portable charger (ICCB: In-Cable
Control Box) is connected.)
2. Check the operation status of AC
charger, portable charger.
(Charging Status Indicator Lamp
for Portable Charger, refer to
“Checking Charging Status” for
trickle charge in this chapter.)
❈ Actual method for indicating the
charging status may vary in accordance with the charger manufacturer.
3.When the vehicle does not charge
and a warning message appears
on the cluster, check the corresponding message. Refer to “LCD
Display Messages”, in this chapter.
4. If the vehicle is properly charged
when charged with another normally working charger, contact the
charger manufacturer.
5. If the vehicle does not charge
when charged with another normally working charger, we recommend that you contact an authorized Kia dealer.
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DRIVING THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE
Changing plug-in hybrid mode
(Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
ODEP059110N
■ EV/HEV Button
Whenever you press the [EV/HEV]
button, Plug-in hybrid system drive
mode will be changed as follows:
Electric (CD) mode - Automatic
(AUTO) mode - Hybr id (CS) mode.
Each time the mode is changed a
corresponding LED is displayed on
the instrument cluster as follows;
Automatic (AUTO) mode Hybrid (CS) mode
■ Type A
ODEP059301N
■ Type B
ODEP059302
■ Type A
■ Type B
ODEP059303N
ODEP059304
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