Kia Niro: Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS) / Description and operation
| Description |
The VESS (Virtual engine sound system) generates engine sound when you start the hybrid system.
This sound is for pedestrians to hear vehicle sound because there is no engine sound in hybrid driving.
VESS operates when vehicle speed is between 0.5 - 28km/h.
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Virtual engine sound system unit
2. Virtual engine sound speaker
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Virtual Engine Sound System Unit Components and components location
Component Location
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Other information:
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Specifications
Specification
Item
Specification
Rated Voltage
DC 12.5V
Operating voltage
DC 12.2 - 15.3V
Operating temperature
-104 - 167°F (-40 - 75°C)
Output voltage ...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Audio Unit Components and components location
Components
[RADIO/CD/MP3]
Connector Pin Information
No.
Connector A
Connector B
1
Rear left speaker (+)
-
2
Rear left speaker (-)
MIC (+)
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