Kia Niro: Niro hybrid energy flow / Power Reserve
Engine is both driving the vehicle and charging the hybrid battery.
(Engine ➞ Wheel & Battery)
Engine Brake
The vehicle is being slowed by engine compression.
(Wheel ➞ Engine) ...
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) ...
Other information:
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: General safety information and caution
Safety Precaution
Precautions to take before servicing
high voltage system
Hybrid vehicles have high voltage batteries. Incorrect handling
of high voltage sy ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Curtain air bag
Curtain air bags are located along both sides of the roof rails above the front
and rear doors.
They are designed to help protect the heads of the front seat occupants and the
rear outboard seat occupants in certain side impact collisions.
The curtain air bags are designed to deploy during ...
