Kia EV6 User manual

FOREWORD
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Table of Contents
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3
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A
I
Introduction
Electric vehicle guide
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
Abbreviation
Index
Navigation QRG
Appendix

1Introduction
Introduction
Vehicle modifications.....................................................................1-2
Vehicle handling instructions .......................................................1-2

Introduction
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Vehicle modifications
Introduction
Vehicle modifications
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification of your vehicle could affect
its performance, safety or durability and
may even violate governmental safety
and emissions regulations.
In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from any modifica
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tion may not be covered under warranty.
僅 Use of unauthorized electronic
devices may cause abnormal opera
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tion of the vehicle, wire damage, bat -
tery discharge, or fire. For your safety,
do not use unauthorized electronic
devices.
Vehicle handling instructions
As with other vehicles of this type, failure
to operate this vehicle correctly may
result in loss of control, accident, or vehi
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cle rollover.
Specific design characteristics (higher
ground clearance, track, etc.) give this
vehicle a higher center of gravity than
other types of vehicles. In other words, it
is not designed for cornering at the
same speeds as conventional 2-wheel-
drive vehicles.
Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneu
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vers. Again, failure to operate this vehi -
cle correctly may result in loss of control,
accident, or vehicle rollover.
Be sure to read the "Reducing the risk
of a rollover" on page 6-187 .

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Electric vehicle guide
Review of electric vehicle............................................................. 2-3
Main components of electric vehicle ..........................................2-4
僅 High Voltage (HV) battery (lithium-ion polymer) .............................. 2-4
僅 High voltage battery warmer system ..................................................... 2-5
EV menu..........................................................................................2-6
僅 EV mode screen.................................................................................................2-7
僅 Next departure.................................................................................................. 2-8
僅 Charging and climate..................................................................................... 2-8
僅 Vehicle to load (V2L)....................................................................................... 2-9
僅 Nearby stations............................................................................................... 2-14
僅 EV settings ........................................................................................................ 2-14
Charge types for electric vehicle............................................... 2-17
僅 Charging information....................................................................................2-17
僅 Charging time information .........................................................................2-17
僅 Charging types................................................................................................ 2-18
Charge indicator lamp for electric vehicle............................... 2-19
僅 Charging status................................................................................................2-19
Charging connector lock ............................................................ 2-19
僅 Locking charging cable ................................................................................2-19
僅 When the charging connector is locked ...............................................2-19
Scheduled charging ....................................................................2-20
Charging electric vehicle............................................................ 2-21
僅 Electric charging door...................................................................................2-21
Precautions for charging electric vehicle ................................ 2-22
僅 Unlock charging door in emergency..................................................... 2-22
AC charge .....................................................................................2-24
僅 How to connect AC charger......................................................................2-24
僅 Checking charging status...........................................................................2-25
僅 How to disconnect AC charger ................................................................ 2-25

2Electric vehicle guide
DC charge .....................................................................................2-26
僅 How to connect DC charger...................................................................... 2-26
僅 Checking charging status .......................................................................... 2-27
僅 How to disconnect DC charger................................................................ 2-27
Portable charge .......................................................................... 2-28
僅 Setting the charge level of the portable charger............................. 2-28
僅 How to connect portable charger
(ICCB: In-Cable Control Box).....................................................................2-30
僅 Checking charging status ...........................................................................2-31
僅 Charging status indicator lamp for portable charger.................... 2-32
僅 How to disconnect portable charger
(ICCB: In-Cable Control Box).....................................................................2-34
僅 Precautions for portable charger
(ICCB: In-Cable Control Box).....................................................................2-34
Charging the electric vehicle (Abrupt stop).............................2-35
Driving electric vehicle................................................................2-36
僅 Starting the vehicle .......................................................................................2-36
僅 Stopping the vehicle.....................................................................................2-36
僅 Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS)....................................................2-36
僅 Distance to empty.......................................................................................... 2-37
僅 ECO driving ......................................................................................................2-38
僅 Energy consumption ....................................................................................2-38
僅 Power/Charge gauge...................................................................................2-39
僅 State of charge (SOC) gauge for high voltage battery.................2-39
僅 Warning and indicator lights (related to electric vehicle) ........... 2-40
僅 LCD display messages..................................................................................2-41
Safety precautions for electric vehicle .................................... 2-46

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Electric vehicle guide Review of electric vehicle
Electric vehicle guide
Review of electric vehicle
An electric vehicle is driven using a bat -
tery and an electric motor. While general
vehicles use an internal combustion
engine and gasoline as fuel, electric
vehicles use electrical energy that is
charged & stored inside the high voltage
battery.
As a result, electric vehicles are eco-
friendly in that they do not require fuel
and do not emit exhaust gases.
Characteristics of electric vehi -
cles
It is driven using the electrical energy
that is charged & stored inside the high
voltage battery. This method prevents
air pollution since fuel, like gasoline, is
not required, negating the emission of
exhaust gases.
A high performance electric motor is
used in the vehicle as well. Compared to
standard, internal combustion engine
vehicles, engine noise and vibrations are
much more minimal when driving.
When decelerating or driving downhill,
regenerative braking is utilized to charge
the high voltage battery. This minimizes
energy loss and increases the distance
to empty.
When the battery charge is not suffi
-
cient, AC charge (L2-Normal), DC charge
and Trickle charge (L1-Trickle) are avail -
able. (Refer to "Charge types for electric
vehicle" on page 2-17.)
Battery information
The vehicle is composed of a high volt -
age battery that drives the motor, air
conditioner, and charges an auxiliary
battery (12 V) that drives all other 12 V
systems.
The auxiliary battery is automatically
charged when the vehicle is in
READY
mode or the high voltage battery is
being charged.
NOTICE
What does regenerative braking do?
It uses the electric motor when deceler -
ating and recaptures & transforms
kinetic to electrical energy in order to
charge the high voltage battery.

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Main components of electric vehicle
Main components of electric
vehicle
僅 On-Board Charger (OBC) : Trans -
forms (inverts) AC power charge
power, to DC power, to charge the
high voltage battery
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 (12 V) to supply power to the
vehicle (DC-DC).
僅
VCU : Functions as a supervisory con -
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
polymer) : Stores and supplies power
necessary for the electric vehicle to
operate (12 V auxiliary battery pro -
vides power to the vehicle features
such as lights and wipers).
* OBC: On-Board Charger
* LDC: Low Voltage DC-DC Converter
* VCU: Vehicle Control Unit
High Voltage (HV) battery (lith -
ium-ion polymer)
The HV battery powers the vehicle and
peripheral devices.
The charge amount of the HV battery
may gradually decrease when the vehi
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cle is not driven or charged.
The battery capacity of the HV battery
may decrease over time when the vehi
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cle is stored in high temperatures and
temporarily in low temperatures.
Distance to empty may vary depending
on the driving conditions (cargo, rain,
snow, wind, road surfaces), even if the
charge amount is the same. The HV bat
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tery may expend more energy when
driving a fast pace or uphill. These
actions may reduce the distance to
empty.
The high voltage battery is used when
using the air conditioner/heater and/or
use the pre-conditioning prior to depar
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tures. This may reduce the distance to
empty. Make sure to set moderate tem
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peratures when using the air condi -
tioner/heater.
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.
When the charge capacity and distance
to empty keep falling, contact an autho
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rized Kia dealer/service partner for
inspection and maintenance.
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 discharging. Also, if
the charge amount is not enough, imme
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diately charge to full and store the vehi -
cle.

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Electric vehicle guide Main components of electric vehicle
AC (L2-Normal) charging is recom -
mended to keep the high voltage battery
in optimal condition.
If the HV battery is only charged to 80%,
and you minimize the number of DC fast
charging, you can keep the HV battery
performance in optimal condition. (vs
charging the HV battery to 100% an/or
charging every drive cycle.)
The value of the high voltage battery
charge level may vary according to the
charging conditions (state of charger,
outside temperature, battery tempera
-
ture, 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 bat
-
tery can be secured.
High voltage battery warmer sys -
tem
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, electricity charge
may increase because of high voltage
battery warmer system operation.
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
impact the performance and durabil
-
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/service partner.
CAUTION
僅 Make sure to use a designated char -
ger when charging the HV battery.
Using different types of chargers may
have a serious impact on vehicle
durability.
僅 Make sure that the HV battery charge
gauge does not reach E (Empty). If the
vehicle is kept at E (Empty) for a long
period, it may damage the high volt
-
age battery and the high voltage bat -
tery may have to be replaced,
depending on the level of degrada -
tion.
僅 If the vehicle is in a collision, contact
an authorized Kia dealer/service part
-
ner to inspect whether the high volt -
age battery is still connected.
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.

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EV menu
僅 If the vehicle is in a collision, we rec -
ommend to visit an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner to inspect
whether the high voltage battery is
still connected.
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.
NOTICE
The high voltage battery warmer system
operates when the charging connector is
connected to the vehicle.
However, the high voltage warmer sys
-
tem may not operate when battery tem -
perature drops below -35 °C (-95 °F).
EV menu
If you select the EV menu at the multi -
media system home screen, you can
enter 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 -
media system software. For more
detailed information, please refer to
Navigation Quick Reference Guide.
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EV mode screen
A. Electric Vehicle
1 Energy Information
2 Next Departure
3 Charging and Climate
4 Vehicle to Load (V2L)
5 Nearby Stations
6 EV Settings
7 Menu
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EV menu
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
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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
2 Departure Day
1. Set anticipated departure time for
scheduled charging and target tem
-
perature.
2. Select the day of the week to activate
scheduled charging and target tem
-
perature for departure time.
Charging and climate
A: Electric Vehicle
1 Scheduled charging and target
temperature
Select EV → Charging and Climate on
the screen.
NOTICE
Vehicle must be connected with the
charging connector at the time pre-
scheduled time for the 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 settings.
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Off-peak time settings
A: Off-peak time settings
1 Start Time
2 End Time
3
Charging options
1. If selected, starts charging only on the
designated off-peak time. If dese
-
lected, starts charging only on the
scheduled time.
2. Set the most inexpensive time to com
-
plete charging.
僅 Off-peak tariffs prioritised: If
selected, starts charging at off-
peak time (may keep on charging
pass off-peak time to charge
100%).
僅 Off-peak tariffs only: If selected,
charges only within off-peak time
(may not charge 100%).
Target temperature Settings
A: Target temperature Settings
1
Target temperature
1. Set target temperature.
僅 If the target temperature (1) is set
with the cable 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 per
-
formance by heating the vehicle in
advance.
Vehicle to load (V2L)
V2L is the system that provides AC
power using the high voltage battery for
driving to operate several electronical
products.
For more details, refer to "Vehicle to load
(V2L)" on page 2-9.
A:
Electric Vehicle
1 EV Charge Transfer
Select EV → V2L (Vehicle to load) on
the screen.
You can set the battery discharging limit
for high voltage battery for driving.
A:
EV Charge Transfer Settings
1 Discharging Limit
If the vehicle reaches to the limit, it auto -
matically cut supply of electricity.
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EV menu
Energy information
Select EV and see the vehicle image
from the infotainment system screen.
You can check battery discharging level.
How to connect
Outdoor (if equipped)
1. Open the cover of the V2L connector.
2. Close the cover after connecting
home appliances and electronic prod
-
ucts to the power outlet.
3. Connect the V2L connector to the
charging hole on the vehicle.
4. Press the switch (A) of the V2L con
-
nector and check whether the light (B)
is on or off. The light (B) may not turn
on normally when:
僅 See the battery discharging limit for
high voltage battery for driving in
Energy consumption menu on the
screen. If it is higher than the cur
-
rent amounts of high voltage bat -
tery, the light (B) does not turn on.
僅 Check whether the light of V2L con
-
nector or indoor power outlet turns
on or not.
僅 If the warning message for V2L
appears on the cluster, refer to
"LCD display messages" on page 2-
11.
僅 If V2L does not operate previously
when you connects another home
appliances, we recommend to visit
an authorized Kia dealer/service
partner.
5. Press the switch (A) to turn off the
light (B) the V2L will be off. You can
disconnect the V2 connector when the
light (B) turns off or the charging door
lock is deactivated pressing the door
unlock button on the smart key.
Indoor (if equipped)
1. Connect to the power outlet located in
bottom of the rear seat with the EV
button in the ON position.
2. Use the mechanical key to unlock the
power outlet cover.
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3. Check the operation status through
the front indicator of the power outlet.
僅Blue: Standby
僅 Red: No power supply even 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 appliance exceeds 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 indoor outlet
Make sure there are no problems with
the V2L connector and the vehicle
indoor outlet.
WARNING
僅 Do not touch the V2L connector of the
terminal of the vehicle charging hole.
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僅 Do not put metal objects to the V2L
connector or charging hole. It might
be a cause of electric shock.
僅 Do not touch the V2L connector,
charging hole or power plug with a
wet hand. It might be a cause of elec
-
tric shock. Please handle with a dry
hand all the time.
僅 Confirm whether there is foreign sub
-
stance such as water or dust on the
V2L connector, charging hole or
power plug before connecting. If you
connect it with foreign substances, it
may be a cause of fire or electric
shock.
僅 Do not remodel or disassemble the
V2L connector. There is a risk of fire,
electric shock or injury.
僅 When the power plug is connected or
disconnected to the V2L connector or
open or close the connector cover of
the V2L, be careful not to be
scratched on the hand.
僅 Do not charge in the following condi
-
tions. The accident might occur.
- The V2L connector, charging hole,
power plug or cable is damaged,
corroded or rusted.
- The connection part is loose.
僅Do not use if the sheath of home
appliance cables is damaged or bro
-
ken. There is a risk of fire, electric
shock or injury.
僅 Never use an electric heating appli
-
ance like iron, coffee pot, and toaster
in the vehicle. It may cause a fire and
injury.
CAUTION
僅 Be well-informed of the manual to
prevent accidents.
僅 The V2L discharging mode is blocked
automatically in case of overheating.
(When the discharging mode is
blocked, check whether the V2L con
-
nector or power plug is contaminated,
worn, corroded or broken or the home
appliance capacity is over 16 A. If the
temperature falls to proper level after
it is left unattended, you can use it
again. Use proper home appliances.)
僅 Do not remodel or disassemble the
provided V2L connector. The failure
caused by remodeling or disassem
-
bling is not covered by the warrant.
僅 Do not drop the V2L connector or give
a strong impact to it.
僅 Do not place objects on the V2L con
-
nector.
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
instrument cluster. If you want V2L
operation, set the discharging limit(%)
lower than the current battery charge.
僅 When using various electric products,
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
instrument cluster. Make sure the
total power consumption of the elec
-
trical appliance you use does not
exceed the V2L maximum power
capacity.