Kia Niro: Hybrid Motor Assembly / Description and operation
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The hybrid motor system is equipped with two electric motors - HSG and drive motor. |
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The traction motor operates to move the vehicle, to reduce Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) while driving and to improve fuel efficiency. |
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The electric motor takes on the role of a generator during deceleration and braking. |
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The Hybrid Starter Generator (HSG) starts the engine while the vehicle is in motion.
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Hybrid Drive Motor Assembly Components and components location
Components
1. Dual clutch transmission (DCT) assembly
2. Hybrid drive motor assembly
3. Concentric slave cylinder
4. Engine clutch actuator assembly
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Other information:
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Dual clutch transmission shift indicator in sports mode
If the driver selects “Sports mode” and changes gear, both higher and lower,
the gear will automatically change to manual “Sports mode”. Depending on the selected
gear, the gear display range will be from 1 to 6.
Shifting up : ↑1, ↑2, ↑3, ↑4, ↑5
Shifting down : ↓2, ...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Hybrid Control Unit (HCU) Repair procedures
Removal
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Be sure to read and follow the “General Safety Information and
Caution” before doing any work related with the high voltage system.
Failure to follow the safety instr ...
