Kia EV6 2024 User manual

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FOREWORD
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mended special service tools, and supply genuine Kia replacement parts to help you
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A WARNING indicates a situation in
which harm, serious bodily injury or
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Table of Contents
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A
I
10
Electric vehicle guide
Introduction
Your vehicle at a glance
Safety features of your vehicle
Features of your vehicle
Driving your vehicle
Driver assistance system
What to do in an emergency
Maintenance
Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
Abbreviation
Index
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1Electric vehicle guide
Electric vehicle guide
Overview of electric vehicle..........................................................1-3
僅 Battery information.......................................................................................... 1-3
Main components of electric vehicle ...........................................1-3
僅 High voltage (HV) battery (lithium-ion)...................................................1-4
僅 High voltage battery warmer system ...................................................... 1-5
EV menu.......................................................................................... 1-5
僅 EV mode screen.................................................................................................1-6
僅 Energy Information .......................................................................................... 1-7
僅 Next Departure................................................................................................... 1-7
僅 Charging and Climate..................................................................................... 1-7
僅 Vehicle To Load (V2L) .....................................................................................1-8
僅 Nearby Stations ............................................................................................... 1-13
僅 EV Settings......................................................................................................... 1-13
Charge types for electric vehicle................................................1-16
僅 Charging information.................................................................................... 1-16
僅 Charging time information .........................................................................1-16
僅 Charging types.................................................................................................1-16
Charge indicator lamp for electric vehicle................................1-18
僅 Charging status................................................................................................1-18
Charging connector lock .............................................................1-19
僅 Locking charging cable ................................................................................ 1-19
Scheduled charging .................................................................... 1-20
Charging electric vehicle.............................................................1-21
僅 Electric charging door................................................................................... 1-21
僅 Precautions for charging electric vehicle.............................................1-22
僅 Unlock charging connector in emergency...........................................1-23
僅 AC charge...........................................................................................................1-23
僅 DC charge.......................................................................................................... 1-28
僅 Portable charge (sold separately)...........................................................1-30
Charging electric vehicle (Abrupt stop) ................................... 1-38
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僅 Actions to be taken when charging stops abruptly........................ 1-38
Driving electric vehicle................................................................ 1-39
僅 How to start the vehicle ...............................................................................1-39
僅 How to stop the vehicle................................................................................1-39
僅 Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS).....................................................1-39
僅 Distance to empty..........................................................................................1-40
僅 ECO Driving ....................................................................................................... 1-41
僅 Electricity Use ...................................................................................................1-42
僅 Power/Charge gauge....................................................................................1-42
僅 State of Charge (SOC) gauge for high voltage battery .................1-42
僅 Aux. Battery Saver+ ...................................................................................... 1-43
僅 Warning and indicator lights (Related to electric vehicle) ........... 1-43
僅 LCD display messages (Related to electric vehicle) ....................... 1-45
Safety precautions for electric vehicle .....................................1-50
僅 If an accident occurs ....................................................................................1-50
僅 Other precautions for electric vehicle.................................................... 1-51
僅 High voltage cut-off switch ........................................................................ 1-51
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Electric vehicle guide Overview of electric vehicle
Electric vehicle guide
Overview of electric vehicle
Unlike a vehicle with an internal com
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bustion vehicle electric vehicles are pro
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pelled by an electric motor powered by a
high-voltage battery. When decelerating
or driving downhill, regenerative braking
can charge the high voltage battery. This
reduces energy loss and can increase
the distance to empty. When the battery
charge is not sufficient, AC charge (L2-
Normal), DC charge and Trickle charge
(L1-Trickle) are available. (Refer to
"Charge types for electric vehicle" on
page 1-16.)
NOTICE
What Does Regenerative Braking Do?
It uses the electric motor when deceler
-
ating and braking and recaptures &
transforms kinetic to electrical energy in
order to charge the high voltage battery.
(Torque is applied in the opposite direc
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tion when decelerating to generate brak
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ing force and electric energy.)
Battery information
The vehicle is composed of a high volt
-
age battery that drives the motor, air
conditioner, and charges an auxiliary
battery (12V) that drives all other 12V
systems.
The auxiliary battery is automatically
charged when the vehicle is in the
READY
mode or the high voltage bat
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tery is being charged.
Main components of electric
vehicle
僅
On-Board Charger (OBC)
: Trans
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forms (inverts) AC power, to DC
power, to charge the high voltage bat
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tery.
僅
Inverter
: Transforms direct current
into alternating current to supply
power to the motor, and transforms
alternating current into direct current
to charge the high voltage battery.
僅
LDC
: Transforms (converts) power
from the high voltage battery to low
voltage (12V) to supply power to the
vehicle (DC-DC).
僅
VCU
: Functions as a supervisory con
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troller of electric vehicle
僅
Motor
: Uses electrical energy stored
inside the high voltage battery to
drive the vehicle (functions like an
engine in a standard vehicle).
僅
Reduction gear
: Delivers rotational
force of the motor to the tires at
appropriate speeds and torque.
僅
High voltage battery (lithium-ion)
:
Stores and supplies power necessary
for the electric vehicle to operate (12V
auxiliary battery provides power to
the vehicle features such as lights and
wipers).
* OBC: On-Board Charger
* LDC: Low Voltage DC-DC Converter
* VCU: Vehicle Control Unit
WARNING
僅 Do not remove or disassemble high
voltage components and high voltage
battery connectors and/or wiring
(orange cabling). Also, be careful not
to damage high voltage components
and the high voltage battery. It may
cause serious injury and significantly
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Main components of electric vehicle
impact the performance and durabil
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ity of the vehicle.
僅 When inspection and maintenance is
required for high voltage components
and the high voltage battery, have the
vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.
High voltage (HV) battery (lith
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ium-ion)
僅 The charge of the high voltage bat
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tery may gradually decrease when the
vehicle is not driven or charged.
僅 The battery capacity of the high volt
-
age battery may decrease over time
when the vehicle is stored in high or
low temperatures.
僅 Distance to empty may vary depend
-
ing on the driving conditions (cargo,
rain, snow, wind, road surfaces), even
if the charge amount is the same. The
high voltage battery may expend
more energy when driving a fast pace
or uphill. These actions may reduce
the distance to empty.
僅 The high voltage battery is used when
using the air conditioner/heater. This
may reduce the distance to empty.
Make sure to set moderate tempera
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tures when using the air conditioner/
heater and/or use the pre-condition
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ing feature prior to departures.
僅 Natural degradation may occur with
the high voltage battery depending
on the number of years the vehicle
was used and/or the number of
charging cycles. This will reduce the
distance to empty over time.
僅 When the charge capacity and dis
-
tance to empty suddenly or dramati
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cally drops, contact an authorized Kia
dealer for inspection and mainte
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nance.
僅 If the vehicle will not be in use for an
extended period of time, charge the
high voltage battery once every three
months to prevent it from discharg
-
ing. Also, if the vehicle battery charge
is insufficient, immediately charge the
vehicle to full capacity and store the
vehicle.
僅 AC charging is recommended to keep
the high voltage battery in optimal
condition.
僅 If the high voltage battery charge
amount is below 20%, you can keep
the high voltage battery performance
in optimal condition if you charge the
high voltage battery to 100%. (Once a
month or more is recommended.)
僅 The value of the high voltage battery
charge level may vary according to
the charging conditions (state of char
-
ger, outside temperature, battery
temperature, etc.). In order to fully
charge the battery, the current of the
high voltage battery will be gradually
decreased, so that the longevity and
safety of the battery can be secured.
CAUTION
僅 Make sure to use a designated char
-
ger when charging the high voltage
battery. Using non-approved or inap
-
propriate types of chargers may have
a serious impact on vehicle durability.
僅 If the vehicle is kept with insufficient
charge for a long period, it may dam
-
age the high voltage battery and the
high voltage battery may have to be
replaced depending on the level of
degradation.
僅 If the vehicle is in a collision, contact
an authorized Kia dealer to inspect
whether the high voltage battery is
still connected.
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Electric vehicle guide EV menu
僅 Using the V2L function may reduce
the mileage due to the use of high
voltage battery energy, and repeated
use of the V2L function may cause a
decrease in the life of the high voltage
battery.
High voltage battery warmer sys
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tem (if equipped)
The high voltage battery warmer system
prevents reduction of battery output
when battery temperature is low. If the
charging connector is connected, the
warmer system automatically operates
according to the battery temperature.
Charging time may shorten compare to
vehicles without the high voltage battery
warmer system. But, the use of electric
-
ity charge may increase because of high
voltage battery warmer system opera
-
tion.
NOTICE
The high voltage battery warmer system
operates when the charging connector is
connected to the vehicle. However, the
high voltage warmer system may not
operate when battery temperature
drops below -31 °F (-35 °C).
EV menu
If you select the
EV
menu at the multi
-
media system home screen, you can
enter the
EV
menu.
* The image of
EV
menu screen in this
manual may differ from the actual
screen depending on the vehicle spec
-
ification and the version of the multi
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media system software. For more
information, please refer to the sepa
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rately supplied infotainment system
manual.
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Electric vehicle guide EV menu
Energy Information
Select
EV
and see the vehicle image
from the infotainment system screen.
You can check battery information and
energy consumption.
Battery Information
A:
Energy Information
1 DC Charger
2 AC Charger
You can check the estimated range, bat
-
tery power remaining, and expected
charging time for each charger type.
僅 The distance to empty is calculated
based on the real-time electric energy
efficiency while driving.
僅 The distance may change if the driv
-
ing pattern changes.
Next Departure
A:
Electric Vehicle
1 Next Departure
Select
EV
→
Next Departure
on the
screen. You can set the date and time of
when to charge the battery, climate con
-
trol temperature, and other various
functions.
Departure Time
A:
Next Departure
1 1st Departure Time
2 2nd Departure Time
A:
Departure 1
1
Departure Time: Set the time that you
wish to start the vehicle after charging
the battery.
2
Departure Day: Set the day of the
week to activate reserved charging
and target temperature for departure
time.
Charging and Climate
A:
Electric Vehicle
1 Scheduled Charging and Target
Temperature
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EV menu
Select
EV
→
Charging and Climate
on
the screen.
NOTICE
Vehicle must be connected with the
charging connector at the time set for
pre-scheduled charging.
A:
Scheduled Charging and Target
Temperature
1 Scheduled Charging
2 Target Temperature
You can set the date and time of when
to charge the battery and the climate
control temperature. Also, you may
select the time to start charging using
the off-peak time setting.
Off-peak Hours Settings
A:
Off-peak Hours Settings
1 Start Time
: Charging begins at the
designated off-peak time. If dese
-
lected, starts charging only on the
scheduled time.
2 End Time
: Set the most inexpensive
time to complete charging.
3
Charging mode
僅 Off-peak tariffs prioritized: If
selected, starts charging at off-
peak time (may keep on charging
pass off-peak time to charge
100%).
僅 Charge only during Off-peak: If
selected, charges only within off-
peak time (may not charge 100%).
NOTICE
Off-peak charging rates for electricity
may not be available everywhere. Check
with your local utility for details.
Target Temperature Settings
A:
Target Temperature Settings
1
Set Target Temperature: If the target
temperature (1) is set with the charger
connected, the cabin temperature will
be adjusted to the target temperature
at departure time (without loss of high
voltage battery charging level). In cold
weather, pre-scheduled heating helps
enhance electric vehicle performance
by heating the vehicle in advance.
Vehicle To Load (V2L) (if
equipped)
V2L is the system that provides AC
power using the high voltage battery for
driving to operate several electronical
products.
A:
Electric Vehicle
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1 EV Charge Transfer
Select
EV
→
Vehicle to Load (V2L)
on
the screen.
You can set the battery discharging limit
for high voltage battery for driving.
A:
EV Charge Transfer Settings
1 Discharging Limit
When the vehicle reaches the discharg
-
ing limit, it automatically cuts the supply
of electricity.
Energy information
To check the discharging level, go to the
infotainment system screen and select
EV
and the vehicle image.
How to connect
Exterior
1
Open the cover of the V2L connector.
2
Close the cover after connecting com
-
patible appliances and electronic
products to the power outlet.
3
Connect the V2L connector to the
charging hole on the vehicle.
4
Press the switch (1) of the V2L con
-
nector and check whether the light (2)
is on or off. The light (2) may not turn
on normally when:
僅 The battery discharging limit is set
higher than the actual charge of the
battery. Check the battery dis
-
charging limit for high voltage bat
-
tery for driving in
Energy
Consumption
menu on the screen.
僅 Check whether the light of V2L con
-
nector or interior power outlet turns
on or not.
僅 If the warning message for V2L
appears on the cluster, refer to
"LCD display messages" on page 1-
10.
僅 If V2L does not work the same as
when connecting other compatible
appliances, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
5
Press the switch (1) to turn off the
light (2) the V2L will be off to stop V2L
charging. You can disconnect the V2L
connector when the light (2) has
turned off or you have deactIvated
the charging door lock by pressing
the door unlock button on the smart
key.
Interior
1. Use the mechanical key to unlock the
power outlet cover.
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EV menu
2. Connect to the power outlet located in
the base of the rear seat with the EV
button in the ON position.
3. Check the operation status through
the front indicator of the power outlet.
僅Blue: Standby
僅 Red: No power supply even though
the power outlet is connected
僅 Green: Normal power supply
through the normal connection of
the power outlet.
LCD display messages
V2L has ended. Battery level has
reached the set value
A:
V2L has ended. Battery level has
reached the set value
When the high voltage battery level
reaches the discharging limit set level,
the V2L will stop and the warning will be
displayed. If you want to use the V2L
continuously, make the discharging limit
set level lower than the present battery
level.
V2L stopped due to excessive
power use
A:
V2L stopped due to excessive
power use
If you use an electrical appliance that
exceeds the maximum power output the
vehicle can supply, it will stop working
and display a warning message. Make
sure that the total power consumption of
your electrical appliances does not
exceed the V2L maximum power output.
V2L conditions not met
A:
V2L conditions not met
If V2L is interrupted for any of the fol
-
lowing reasons, a warning message is
displayed.
僅 V2L connector switch off
僅 V2L connector overheating
僅 Opening the charging door while
using the V2L interior outlet
Make sure there are no problems with
the V2L connector and the vehicle
indoor outlet.
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WARNING
Electrical shock, serious injury and death
can result if you disobey the following
instructions:
僅 Do not touch the V2L connector or the
terminals in the vehicle charging port.
僅 Do not put metal objects to the V2L
connector or charging port.
僅 Do not touch the V2L connector,
charging port or power plug with a
wet hand or while standing in water or
with bare feet.
僅 Do not use the V2L connector,
charging port or power plug if they
are wet or dirty. Dry and clean them
first.
僅 Do not alter or disassemble the V2L
connector.
僅 When the power plug is connected or
disconnected to the V2L connector or
you open or close the connector cover
of the V2L, be careful not to be
scratched on the hand.
僅 Do not charge if the V2L connector,
charging port, power plug or cable are
damaged, corroded or rusted.
僅 Do not use if the sheath of home
appliance cables is damaged or bro
-
ken or the connection is loose.
WARNING
Do not use your vehicle as a power
source for any high amperage appli
-
cances such as irons, coffee pots, and
toasters. This could cause a fire, serious
injury and death.
NOTICE
Be aware of the precautions below to
prevent accidents.
僅 If V2L charging has stopped before
the vehicle is charged, it may be
because the system has overheated.
Check whether the V2L connector,
charging port or power plug are con
-
taminated, worn, corroded or broken
or if the vehicle is drawing 16 amps.
When the temperature falls to normal
levels, you can use it again. (Use only
compatible appliances.)
僅 Do not modify or disassemble the pro
-
vided V2L connector. The failure
caused by modifying or disassem
-
bling is not covered by the warranty.
僅 Do not drop the V2L connector or give
a strong impact to it.
僅 Do not drop or hit the V2L connector.
僅 Be sure to disconnect the V2L connec
-
tor from the vehicle when you are fin
-
ished using V2L.
僅 When the high voltage battery charge
reaches the set discharging limit (%),
the operation stops, and a warning
message is displayed on the instru
-
ment cluster. If you want V2L opera
-
tion, set the discharging limit (%) lower
than the current battery charge.
僅 When using various electric appli
-
ances, use them below the maximum
power capacity that can be supplied
by the vehicle.
僅 If you use an electrical appliance that
exceeds the maximum power capac
-
ity that the vehicle can supply, the
operation will stop and a warning
message will be displayed on the
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instrument cluster. Make sure the
total power consumption of the elec
-
trical appliance you use does not
exceed the V2L maximum power
capacity.
僅 Some of the electric appliances may
not operate normally even if the appli
-
ance has power consumption less
than the maximum power capacity
provided by the vehicle when:
- Electrical appliances that require
high power during initial operation.
- Measuring devices that need to
process accurate data.
- Electric appliances sensitive to
inverter type AC power supply.
僅 Do not use appliances that require a
continuous power supply, such as
medical equipment. The power supply
may be interrupted depending on the
vehicle's condition.
僅 Only use compatible appliances under
16 ampere.
僅 Insert the power plug in fully and do
not use plugs that are worn, corroded
or broken, not meeting the standard.
An electric shock or malfunction may
occur.
僅 Use the power plug with a ground
connection.
僅Do not use high powered home appli
-
ances such as an air conditioner,
washing machine or dryer.
僅 Do not hang home appliances on the
V2L charging cable.
僅 For various devices connected to a
power outlet, use only appliances that
have obtained national safety certifi
-
cation. For usage and precautions,
refer to the manual of the device.
(Electrical appliances, multi-outlets,
cord extension cables, etc.)
僅 For electronic devices that are used
outdoors in a vehicle, use a appliance
with a waterproof function or use it in
a waterproof environment. Do not use
in environments with rain or high
humidity. (Electrical appliances, multi-
outlets, cord extension cables, etc.)
僅 If there is a risk of lightning, do not
use the V2L function outdoors.
僅 Do not connect portable outlets.
僅 Make sure the extension cable is not
twisted. It may cause a fire.
僅 When using the V2L, power is also
supplied to the vehicle's interior
power outlet. Unplug electrical appli
-
ances that are not in use from the
indoor power outlet.
僅 When using the V2L, the cooling fan in
the vehicle motor compartment can
operate automatically even if the
vehicle is turned off. Do not put your
hand near the cooling fan in the V2L
operating state.
僅 Please connect the V2L connector to
the charging hole within 60 seconds
after the charging cover opens. To
prevent theft after connecting, it is
changed to auto lock automatically so
that it is difficult to separate.
僅 V2L discharging mode will shut off if
the vehicle is turned off using the inte
-
rior V2L.
僅 Opening the charging door or con
-
necting the V2L connector to the
charging inlet, the V2L discharging
mode will shut off. If you want to use
the interior and exterior V2L simulta
-
neously, first connect the V2L connec
-
tor to the charging inlet and use the
indoor V2L.
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