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 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Repair procedures
Adjustment
1.
After loosening the tailgate hinge (A) mounting bolts, adjust the tailgate
by moving it up and down, or right and left.
2.
Adjust the tailgate height by turning the tailgate overslam bumpers (B).
3.
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Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Warning message
The message (“Blind Spot Detection disabled temporarily”) will appear to notify
the driver if there are foreign substances on the rear bumper or it is hot near
the rear bumper. The light on the switch and the system will be turned off automatically.
Remove the foreign substance on the rear ...
