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 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAPS) Description and operation
Description
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAPS) is a speed-density type sensor installed
on the surge tank. It senses absolute pressure of the surge tank and transfers the
analog signal proportional to the pressure to the ECM. By using this signal, the
ECM calculates the inta ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Driving at night
Because night driving presents more hazards than driving in the daylight, here
are some important tips to remember:
Slow down and keep more distance between you and other vehicles, as it may
be more difficult to see at night, especially in areas where there may not be
any street lights.
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