KIA Niro Hybrid Ev 2021 Owner's manual

Kia, THE COMPANY

Thank you for becoming the owner of a new Kia vehicle.

As a global car manufacturer focused on building high-quality vehi-

cles with exceptional value, Kia Motors is dedicated to providing you

with a customer service experience that exceeds your expectations.

All information contained in this Owner’s Manual was accurate at the

time of publication. However, Kia reserves the right to make changes

at any time so that our policy of continual product improvement can

be carried out.

This manual applies to all trims of this vehicle and includes images,

descriptions, and explanations of optional as well as standard equip-

ment. As a result, some material in this manual may not be applicable

to your specific Kia vehicle. Some images are shown for illustration

only and may show features that differ from those on your vehicle.

Drive safely and enjoy your Kia!

i

Thank you for choosing a Kia vehicle.

When you require service, remember that your Kia dealer

knows your vehicle best. Your dealer has factory-trained tech-

nicians, recommended special tools and genuine Kia replace-

ment parts. It is dedicated to your complete customer satisfac-

tion.

Because subsequent owners require this important information

as well, this publication should remain with the vehicle if it is

sold.

This manual will familiarize you with operational, mainte-

nance and safety information about your new vehicle. It is sup-

plemented by a Warranty and Consumer Information manual

that provides important information on all warranties regarding

your vehicle.

We urge you to read these publications carefully and follow the

recommendations to help assure enjoyable and safe operation

of your new vehicle.

Kia offers a great variety of options, components and features

for its various models. Therefore, some of the equipment

described in this manual, along with the various illustrations,

may not be applicable to your particular vehicle.

The information and specifications provided in this manual

were accurate at the time of printing. Kia reserves the right to

discontinue or change specifications or design at any time

without notice and without incurring any obligation. If you

have questions, always check with your Kia dealer.

We assure you of our continuing interest in your motoring

pleasure and satisfaction in your Kia vehicle.

mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any

information storage and retrieval system or translation in

whole or part is not permitted without written authorization

from Kia Canada Inc..

Printed in Korea

Foreword

ii

Foreword

We want to help you get the greatest

possible driving pleasure from your

vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual can

assist you in many ways. We strong-

ly recommend that you read the

entire manual. In order to minimize

the chance of death or injury, you

must read the WARNING and CAU-

TION sections in the manual.

Illustrations complement the words

in this manual to best explain how to

enjoy your vehicle. By reading your

manual, you will learn about fea-

tures, important safety information,

and driving tips under various road

conditions.

The general layout of the manual is

provided in the Table of Contents.

Use the index when looking for a

specific area or subject; it has an

alphabetical listing of all information

in your manual.

Sections: This manual has nine sec-

tions plus an index. Each section

begins with a brief list of contents so

you can tell at a glance if that section

has the information you want.

You will find various WARNINGs,

CAUTIONs, and NOTICEs in this

manual. These WARNINGs were pre-

pared to enhance your personal safe-

ty. You should carefully read and follow

ALL procedures and recommenda-

tions provided in these WARNINGs,

CAUTIONs and NOTICEs.

✽✽ NOTICE

A NOTICE indicates interesting or

helpful information is being provided.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

WARNING

A WARNING indicates a situa-

tion in which harm, serious bod-

ily injury or death could result if

the warning is ignored.

CAUTION

A CAUTION indicates a situation

in which damage to your vehicle

could result if the caution is

ignored.

table of contents

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

I

Introduction

Your vehicle at a glance

Safety features of your vehicle

Features of your vehicle

Driving your vehicle

What to do in an emergency

Maintenance

Specifications, Consumer information and

Reporting safety defects

Index

HEV (HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE) SYSTEM / H2

PHEV (PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLE) SYSTEM / H3

CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE / H4

DRIVING THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE / H28

ENERGY FLOW / H36

PLUG-IN HYBRID ENERGY FLOW / H38

STARTING THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (SMART KEY) / H40

COMPONENTS OF THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE / H42

Hybrid System Overview

H2

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.

ODEP057140L

Startup/Low speed

cruise Acceleration High speed cruise Deceleration Stop

Electric motor Electric motor+Engine Engine+

Motor or Motor Charging Engine OFF

H3

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.

ODEP057141L

Electric Vehicle Mode

Start up/Low speed

Acceleration High speed Deceleration External charging

Electric motor

CD (Charge Depleting) Mode CS (Charge Sustaining) Mode Charging

Motor Engine+Motor Engine+Motor

or Motor Charging Battery charging

6

H4

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

• Depending on the condition and durability of the high voltage battery, charger specifications, and ambient temper-

ature, 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.

Category Charging Inlet

(Vehicle) Charging Connector Charging Outlet Charging Method Charging Time

AC Charger

installed in homes

or public charging

stations

Approximately 2 hours

15 minutes (to fully

charge the plug-in

hybrid,100%)

Trickle

Charger Household current

For charging at home.

The included Trickle

charger takes about 9

hours at room tempera-

ture (Can be charged to

100%.).

ODEPQ017018 ODEPQ017019

ODEPQ017019 OAEEQ016024

OJFHPQ016021L

ODEPQ017018

H5

Charging Status

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

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.

ODEP047020N

ODEPQ019021L

Operation of

Charging Indicator

Lamp (1)

Charging Status

Turns on (Green) Charging in

progress

Turns off Not Charging or

fully charged

Slowly blinks

(Green) and then

turns off (repeat

for 3 minutes)

Reserved charging

is operating (turns

OFF after 3 min-

utes) or interrup-

tions that temporari-

ly prevent charging

(e.g. power failure)

Quickly

blinks(Green) and

then turns off

(repeats during

operation)

Aux. Battery Saver

+ operating in

progress

Slowly blinks (Red) Malfunction

H6

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.)

LOCK AUTO

Before charging O X

While charging O O

Finished charging O X

LAMP OFF LAMP ON

LOCK mode AUTO mode

H7

The charging door lock/unlock func-

tion 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 charg-

ing door. (For more details, refer to

the “Unlock charging door in emer-

gency”)

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, cen-

tral 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 but-

ton on the outside door han-

dle, central door lock switch,

auto door lock.)

H8

Scheduled Charging

(if equipped)

• You can set reserved charging

using the Infotainment System.

Refer to the Infotainment System

for detailed information about set-

ting reserved charging.

• Scheduled charging can only be

done when using a AC Charger or

the portable charging cable (ICCB:

In-Cable Control Box).

• 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 immediate-

ly when the AC Charger or

portable charging cable (ICCB: In-

Cable 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 con-

necting the charger.

CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)

ODEPQ017023

H9

• 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

ODEPQ019022

OJFHPQ016021L

■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.

H10

• 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

- 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 manu-

facturer whether charging your

electric vehicle will impact the

operation of the medical

devices. In some instances, elec-

tromagnetic waves that are gen-

erated from the charger can seri-

ously 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 electro-

cution.

WARNING

- Old or Worn out Electric

Outlets

Do not use old or worn out elec-

tric outlets to charge your vehi-

cle. There may be a risk of fire

and injury when using old worn

out public electrical outlets.

CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)

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 connec-

tor handle.

(Continued)

H11

• 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.

OJFHPQ016021L

OAEEQ016028

■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.

H12

How to Connect to an AC charger

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 press-

ing 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 sys-

tem is armed.

5. Remove any dust on the charging

connector and charging inlet.

6. Hold the charging connector han-

dle. Then, insert it into the charg-

ing inlet, until you hear a click

sound. If it is not fully connected, a

bad connection between the

charging connector and the charg-

ing terminals may cause a fire.

CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)

ODEPQ019025

ODEPQ017026

H13

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).

8. After charging has started, the

estimated charging time is dis-

played on the instrument cluster

for about 1 minute. It is also dis-

played, when the driver’s door is

opened with charging in progress.

When scheduled charging is set,

the estimated charging time is dis-

played as “--” .

ODEPQ017028L

ODEPQ019027

ODEPQ019125

■Type A

■Type B

H14

Unlock Connector in Emergency

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 emer-

gency 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 charg-

ing cable or start recharging.

Charging Status

Checking Charging Status

You can check the charging status

from outside of vehicle when charg-

ing the high-voltage battery.

CHARGING THE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)

ODEPQ017029

ODEP047020N

H15

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.

ODEPQ017031

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.

Operation of

Charging Indicator

Lamp (1)

Charging Status

Turns on (Green) Charging in

progress

Turns off Not Charging or

fully charged

Slowly blinks

(Green) and then

turns off (repeat

for 3 minutes)

Waiting for sched-

uled charging

(turns off after 3

minutes)

Quickly

blinks(Green) and

then turns off

(repeats during

operation)

Aux. Battery Saver

+ operating in

progress

Slowly blinks (Red) Malfunction

Page is loading ...

KIA Niro Hybrid Ev 2021 Owner's manual

Related papers

Other documents