Kia Niro: Niro hybrid energy flow / Engine Generation/Motor Drive
The vehicle is being slowed by engine compression and regenerative braking.
The hybrid battery is being charged by regenerative braking.
(Engine ➞ Battery ➞ Wheel)
Power Reserve
Engine is both driving the vehicle and charging the hybrid battery.
(Engine ➞ Wheel & Battery) ...
Engine Generation/Regeneration
The engine and regenerative braking system charge the hybrid battery driving
deceleration.
(Engine & Wheel ➞ Battery) ...
Other information:
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Battery Current Sensor 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 ...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECTS) Description and operation
Description
Located in the engine coolant passage of the cylinder head, Engine Coolant Temperature
Sensor (ECTS) detects the engine coolant temperature. The ECTS uses a thermistor
with resistance in proportion to the temperature.
The electrical resistance of the ECTS decreases as ...