Kia Niro: 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 (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Self-diagnosis
If you don’t hear an audible warning sound or if the buzzer sounds intermittently
when shifting the gear to the R (Reverse) position, this may indicate a malfunction
in the rear parking assist system. If this occurs, we recommend that the system
be checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
WARNI ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Malfunction indicator
The VSM can be deactivated even if you don’t cancel the VSM operation by pressing
the ESC OFF button. It indicates that a malfunction has been detected somewhere
in the EPS (Electronic Power Steering) system or VSM system. If the ESC indicator
light () or EPS warning light remains
on, we r ...