Kia Niro: Hybrid System Overview / 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 for the times when the engine acts as a generator, such as when stopped at idle. Charging also occurs when decelerating or by regenerative braking.
Niro hybrid energy flow
Kia hybrid system notifies the drivers of energy flow in various operating modes.
Eleven Modes show drivers the current operating condition. ...
Other information:
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Battery saver function
The purpose of this feature is to prevent the battery from being discharged.
The system automatically turns off the parking lights when the driver removes
the ignition key and opens the driver-side door.
With this feature, the parking lights will turn off automatically if the
driver pa ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Emergency tailgate safety release
Your vehicle is equipped with the emergency tailgate safety release lever located
on the bottom of the tailgate. When someone is inadvertently locked in the luggage
compartment. The tailgate can be opened by doing as follows:
1. Input the mechanical key into the hole.
2. Push the mechanical ...
