Kia SORENTO HEV 2023 User manual

FOREWORD
Dear Customer,
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Table of Contents
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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 AC charging connector lock......................................................................... 1-7
僅 Scheduled charging .........................................................................................1-8
僅 Charging precautions......................................................................................1-9
僅 AC charger .........................................................................................................1-10
僅 Trickle charger (portable charging cable)............................................ 1-12
僅 How to disconnect charging connector in emergency ................. 1-24
Driving the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle ............................... 1-24
僅 Starting the vehicle........................................................................................ 1-24
僅 Changing plug-in hybrid mode (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)...............1-25
僅 Special features ...............................................................................................1-26
僅 Hybrid system gauge ....................................................................................1-27
僅 Warning and indicator lights..................................................................... 1-28
僅 LCD display messages..................................................................................1-29
僅 Energy flow....................................................................................................... 1-36
Components of the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle .................1-40
僅 Plug-in hybrid vehicle components.......................................................1-40
僅 Hybrid vehicle components....................................................................... 1-43
僅 Service interlock connector ....................................................................... 1-46
僅 If an accident occurs..................................................................................... 1-46
僅 When the hybrid vehicle shuts off.......................................................... 1-47

Hybrid system overview
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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
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ing distance in EV mode depends on customer driving style and road conditions.
Aggressive driving manoeuvres may at times temporarily enable the engine to oper
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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. Accelera -
tion
4. High
speed
5. Decelera -
tion
6. External
Charging

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Hybrid system overview HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) system
HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) system
The Kia Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) uses both the petrol 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 1-10.)
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 3 hours 25 minutes at room temperature (Can be
charged to 100%.). Depending on the condition and durability of the high-voltage
battery, charger specifications, and ambient temperature, the time required for
charging the high-voltage battery may vary.
僅 Trickle Charger: For charging at home. Please note that the Trickle Charger is
slower than the AC Charger.
Charging types
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 3 hours
25 minutes (to fully
charge, 100%)
Trickle Charger
Type A
Type B
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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