Kia Niro: Gauges / Hybrid System Gauge
The hybrid system gauge indicates whether the current driving condition is fuel efficient or not.
- CHARGE : Shows that the energy made by the vehicle is being converted to electrical energy. (Regenerated energy)
- ECO : Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an Ecofriendly manner.
- POWER : Shows that the vehicle is exceeding the Ecofriendly range.
✽ NOTICE
Accordance to the hybrid system gauge area the “EV” indicator comes on or off.
- “EV” indicator ON : Vehicle is driven using the electric motor or the gasoline
engine is stopped.
- “EV” indicator OFF : Vehicle is driven using the gasoline engine.
Speedometer
■ Type A (km/h)
■ Type B (MPH, km/h)
The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle and is calibrated in miles
per hour (mph) and/or kilometers per hour (km/h). ...
Hybrid Battery SOC (State of Charge) Gauge
■ Type A
■ Type B
This gauge indicates the remaining hybrid battery power. If the SOC is near the
“L (Low) or 0” level, the vehicle automatically operates the engine to charge the
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Other information:
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Engine Coolant
The high-pressure cooling system has a reservoir filled with year round antifreeze
coolant. The reservoir is filled at the factory.
Check the antifreeze protection and coolant level at least once a year, at the
beginning of the winter season, and before traveling to a colder climate.
CAUTION
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Components and components location
Component Location
1. Body Control Module (BCM)
2. Ultrasonic sensor
Front/rear parking assist control unit function is built into the Body
Control Module (BCM).
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