Kia niro 2023 User manual

FOREWORD
Dear Customer,
Thank you for selecting your new Kia vehicle.
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tional value, Kia is dedicated to providing you with a customer service experience that
exceeds your expectations.
This Owner's Manual will acquaint you with the operation of features and equipment
that are either standard or optional on this vehicle, along with the maintenance needs
of this vehicle. Therefore, you may find certain descriptions and illustrations not appli -
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without notice and without incurring any obligations.
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the entire manual. In order to minimize
the chance of death or injury, you must
read the WARNING and CAUTION sec -
tions in the manual.
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vided in the Table of Contents. Use the
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plus an index. Each chapter begins with
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-
tion you want.
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TIONS, and NOTICES in this manual.
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should carefully read and follow ALL
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vided in these WARNINGS, CAUTIONS
and NOTICES.
WARNING
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which harm, serious bodily injury or
death could result if the warning is
ignored.
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which damage to your vehicle could
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Table of Contents
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A
I
Hybrid system overview
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
Abbreviation
Index

1Hybrid system overview
Hybrid system overview
PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) system .........................1-2
HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) system..........................................1-3
Charging the plug-in hybrid vehicle ........................................... 1-4
僅 Charging information......................................................................................1-4
僅 Charging time.....................................................................................................1-4
僅 Charging types...................................................................................................1-4
僅 Charging status..................................................................................................1-5
僅 Charging connector AUTO/LOCK mode ................................................1-5
僅 Scheduled charging .........................................................................................1-6
僅 Charging precautions...................................................................................... 1-7
僅 AC charger ...........................................................................................................1-8
僅 Trickle charger (portable charging cable).............................................1-11
僅 How to disconnect charging connector in emergency ..................1-22
Driving the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle ............................... 1-22
僅 Starting the vehicle.........................................................................................1-22
僅 Changing plug-in hybrid mode (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)...............1-23
僅 Special features .............................................................................................. 1-24
僅 Hybrid system gauge ....................................................................................1-26
僅 Warning and indicator lights......................................................................1-26
僅 LCD display messages..................................................................................1-27
僅 Energy flow....................................................................................................... 1-33
僅 Aux. Battery Saver+ ...................................................................................... 1-35
Components of the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle .................1-37
僅 Plug-in hybrid vehicle components........................................................1-37
僅 Hybrid vehicle components....................................................................... 1-39
僅 High voltage battery air intake .................................................................1-41
僅 Service plug ...................................................................................................... 1-42
僅 If an accident occurs..................................................................................... 1-43
僅 When the hybrid vehicle shuts off.......................................................... 1-43

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PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) system
Hybrid system overview
PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid 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 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 distance until the hybrid battery becomes low. The driv -
ing distance in EV mode depends on customer driving style and road conditions.
Aggressive driving maneuvers may at times temporarily enable the engine to oper -
ate.
The engine power could be limited during emission reduction control period at cold
engine condition.
The hybrid battery can be fully charged by connecting a plug to an external electric
power source.
An engine can be turned on due to factors such as heater and a frequent operation
of the accelerator pedal by a driver in CD mode.
CD (Charge Depleting) Mode CS (Charge Sustaining) Mode Charging
Electric motor Motor Engine + Motor
Engine +
Motor or
Motor
Charging Battery charging
1. Electric Vehicle Mode 2. Start up/
Low speed 3. Acceleration 4. High
speed 5. Deceleration 6. External
Charging
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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 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 vehicle is driven by the electric motor with the
HEV battery.
The HEV battery charge must be maintained, so at times the engine will come on
even at idle to act as a generator. Charging also occurs when decelerating or by
regenerative braking.
Electric motor Electric motor + Engine Electric motor or Engine Charging Engine OFF
1. Startup/Low speed
cruise 2. Acceleration 3. High speed cruise 4. Deceleration 5. Stop
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Charging the plug-in hybrid vehicle
Charging the plug-in hybrid vehicle
Charging information
僅 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 "AC
charger" on page 1-8.)
僅 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
僅 AC Charger: Takes about 2 hours 15 minutes at room temperature when charged
from 15 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.
僅 Trickle Charger: For charging at home. Please note that the Trickle Charger is
slower than the AC Charger.
Charging types
僅 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.
僅 Actual charger image and charging method may vary in accordance with the charger manufacturer.
Category Charging Inlet (Vehi
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cle) Charging Connector Charging Outlet Charging Method Charging Time
AC Charger
AC charger installed
in homes or public
charging stations
Approximately 2 hours
15 minutes at room tem -
perature when charged
from 15 to 100%.
Trickle Charger
Type A
Type B Household current
For charging at home.
Please note that the
Trickle Charger is slower
than the AC Charger
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Charging status
When charging the high voltage battery,
the charge level can be checked from
outside the vehicle.
It takes about 2~3 hours or more to com -
plete charging.
Charging connector AUTO/LOCK
mode
You may select when the charging con -
nector can be locked and unlocked in
the charging inlet. Press the AUTO/
LOCK mode button ( ) to change
between AUTO mode and LOCK mode.
When the charging connector is
locked
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.
僅 If the charging connector is unlocked
when all doors are unlocked, but the
charging cable is not disconnected
within approximately 15 seconds, the
connector will be automatically locked
again.
僅 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.
Details
Operation of charging indi -
cator lamp
(1) (2) (3)
Not charged OFF OFF OFF
Charging (0~33%) Blinking OFF OFF
Charging (34~66%) ON Blinking OFF
Charging (67%~99%) ON ON Blinking
Charging completed (100%)
(Turns off in approximately 5
seconds)
ON ON ON
Error while charging Blinking Blinking Blinking
Charging 12V auxiliary battery or
reserved air conditioner is oper
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ating
OFF OFF Blinking
Reserved charging is operating
or interruptions that temporarily
prevent charging (e.g. power
failure)
(Turns off after approximately 3
minutes)
OFF Blinking OFF
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Before charging O X
While charging O O
Finished charging O X
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AUTO mode (button indicator
ON)
The connector locks when the charging
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 auto -
matically after the charging is completed
in AUTO mode, the connector will unlock
when all the doors are unlocked.
Scheduled charging
僅 You can set reserved charging using
the infotainment system. Refer to the
infotainment system for detailed
information about setting reserved
charging.
僅 Scheduled charging can only be done
when using a AC charger or the porta
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ble charging cable (ICCB: In-Cable
Control Box).
僅 When scheduled charging is set and
the AC charger or the portable
charging cable (ICCB: In-Cable Con -
trol Box) is connected for charging,
the scheduled charge release button
is illuminated (for approximately 3
minutes) to indicate that scheduled
charging is set.
僅 When scheduled charging is set,
charging is not initiated immediately
when the AC charger or portable
charging cable (ICCB: In-Cable Con
-
trol Box) is connected.
僅 If charging is required immediately,
turn off the scheduled charge using
the infotainment system and Kia Con -
nect application, or press the vehicle's
scheduled charging deactivation but -
ton ( ).
僅 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.
僅 If you press the scheduled charging
deactivation ( ) button to immedi -
ately charge the battery, charging
must be initiated approximately 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 deac
-
tivated. If you need to completely
deactivate the scheduled charge set -
ting, use the infotainment system to
finalize the deactivation.
Refer to "AC charger" on page 1-8 or
"Trickle charger (portable charging
cable)" on page 1-11 for details about
connecting the AC charger and the
portable charger (ICCB: In-Cable Con -
trol Box).
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Charging precautions
AC Charger
WARNING
僅 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. There may be a risk of fire and
injury when using old worn out public
electrical outlets.
僅 Interference with electronic medical
devices
When using medical electric devices
such as an implantable cardiac pace -
maker, 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, electro
-
magnetic waves that are generated
from the charger can seriously impact
medical electric devices such as an
implantable cardiac pacemaker.
僅 Touching the charging connector
Do not touch the charging connector,
charging plug, and the charging inlet
when connecting the cable to the
charger and the charging inlet on the
vehicle. Doing so may result in elec
-
trocution.
僅 Comply with the following in order to
prevent electrical shock when
charging:
- Use a waterproof charger
- Make sure to not touch the
charging 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
僅Charging cable
- Immediately stop charging when
you find abnormal symptoms
(smell, smoke, etc.).
- Replace the charging cable if the
cable coating is damaged to pre -
vent electrical shock.
- When connecting or removing the
charging cable, make sure to hold
the charging connector handle and
charging plug.
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.
僅 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 motor compart -
ment may automatically operate.
僅 Always keep the charging connector
and charging plug in clean and dry
condition. Be sure to keep the
charging cable in a condition where
there is no water or moisture.
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僅 Make sure to use the designated
charger for charging the vehicle.
Using any other charger may cause
failure.
僅 Before charging the battery, turn the
vehicle OFF.
僅 Be careful not to drop the charging
connector. The charging connector
can be damaged.
AC charger
AC Charger
AC charger cable
You can charge your vehicle by plugging
into a public charger at a charging sta -
tion.
How to connect AC charger
1. Depress the brake pedal and apply
the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever to P (Park), and
turn OFF the vehicle.
3. Open the charging door by pressing
circle mark area on the right edge of
the charging door. If the vehicle doors
are locked, the charging door will not
open.
4. Remove any dust on the charging
connector and charging inlet.
5. Hold the charging connector handle.
Then, insert the charger 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.
6. Check if the charging cable connec
-
tion indicator ( ) of the high voltage
battery in the instrument cluster is
turned ON.
Type A
Type B
Charging does not occur when the
indicator is OFF. When the charging
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connector is not connected properly,
reconnect the charging cable to
charge.
7. After charging has started, the esti
-
mated 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 "--" .
A: Remaining Time
CAUTION
If you cannot open the charging door
due to freezing weather, tap lightly or
remove any ice near the charging door.
Do not try to forcibly open the charging
door. The charging door may be broken
if it is forcibly opened.
NOTICE
僅 The charging door does not open
when the theft alarm system is armed.
僅 The charging is in progress only with
the shift lever is in P (Park). Charging
the battery with the vehicle in the ACC
position is possible. However, it may
discharge the 12V battery. Thus, if
possible, charge the battery with the
vehicle in the OFF position.
僅 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), turn OFF the vehicle,
and disconnect the charging cable.
Then, connect the charging cable
again.
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 the user settings menu or
the infotainment screen menu.
僅 LOCK mode: The connector locks
when the charging connector is
plugged into the charging inlet.
僅 AUTO mode: The connector locks
when charging starts. The connector
unlocks when charging is completed.
For more details, refer to "Charging con
-
nector AUTO/LOCK mode" on page 1-5.
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How to disconnect AC charger
1. The vehicle 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.
2. Hold the charging connector handle
and pull it out.
To prevent charging cable theft, the
charging connector cannot be discon
-
nected from the inlet when the doors
are locked.
However, if the vehicle is in the
charging connector AUTO mode, the
charging connector automatically
unlocks from the inlet when charging
is completed.
If the connector is not automatically
unlocked after charging is completed
in AUTO mode, the connector is
unlocked when all of the doors are
unlocked.
For more details, refer to "Charging
connector AUTO/LOCK mode" on
page 1-5.
3. Make sure to securely close the
charging door.
NOTICE
僅 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.
僅 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.
僅 If you cannot open the charging door
due to freezing weather, tap lightly or
remove any ice near the charging
door. Do not try to forcibly open the
charging door. If you open it by force,
the charging door may be damaged.
僅 Do not modify or disassemble the
charging cable components. It may
cause a fire or an electric shock with
personal injury.
僅 Keep the charging connector and the
charging plug clean and dry. The
charging cable should be also kept
dry.
僅 Use an air gun to blow any foreign
substances from the charging con
-
nector and the charging plug.
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Trickle charger (portable
charging cable)
Type A
Type B
1 Plug and cable
2 Control box (ICCB)
3 Charging connector/cable
Trickle charger can be used if AC Char -
ger is unavailable.
How to connect portable charger
(ICCB: In-Cable Control Box)
1. Move the shift lever to P (Park), and
turn OFF the vehicle.
2. Connect the plug to a household elec -
tric outlet.
A: Plug
B: Electric Outlet
3. Check if the power lamp (green)
appears on the control box.
Type A
Type B
4. Depress the brake pedal and apply
the parking brake.
5. After unlocking doors, open the
charging door by pressing it.
6. Open the charging door by pressing
circle mark area on the right edge of
the charging door. If the vehicle doors
are locked, the charging door will not
open.
7. Remove any dust on the charging
connector and charging inlet.
8. Hold the charging connector handle
and connect it to the vehicle charging
inlet. Push the connector all the way
in. If the charging connector and
charging terminal are not connected
properly, this may cause a fire.
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9. Charging starts automatically
(charging lamp appears).
Type A
Type B
10.Check if the charging indicator light
( ) of the high voltage battery in the
instrument cluster is turned ON.
Charging is not active when the
charging indicator light ( ) is OFF.
When the charging connector is not
connected properly, reconnect the
charging cable to charge it again.
Type A
Type B
11.After charging has started, the esti -
mated charging time is displayed on
the instrument cluster for about 1
minute.
A:
Remaining Time
If you open the driver seat door while
charging, the estimated charging time
is also displayed on the instrument
cluster for approximately 1 minute.
When scheduled charging or sched -
uled air conditioner/heater is set, the
estimated charging time is displayed
as "--".
Setting the charge level of the
portable charger (Type B)
僅A: Plug
僅 B: Electric Outlet
1. Check the rated current of the electric
outlet prior to connecting the plug to
the outlet.
2. Connect the plug to a household elec
-
tric outlet.
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3. Check the display window on the con -
trol box.
4. Press the button (1) on the back of the
control box for 2~8 seconds to adjust
the charge level. (Refer to charging
cable type and example for setting
the charge level.)
5. The charge level on the display win
-
dow of the control box changes every
time you press the button (1).
6. When setting the charge level is com
-
plete, start charging according to the
portable charge procedure.
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* Example for setting the ICCB charge level
* The example is only for reference and may vary according to the surrounding environment.
CAUTION
Please make sure that charge level
selection matches the capacity of your
circuit breaker to avoid blown fuse.
Charging cable storage (if
equipped)
We recommend that the trickle charger
cable should be put in the storage box
after use.
Outlet current ICCB charge level Control box display window
14-16A 12A
13-12A 10A
11-10A 8A
9-8A 6A
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