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: Power Relay Assembly (PRA) Description and operation
Description
The Power Relay Assembly (PRA) consists of the positive and negative main relays,
pre-charge relay, pre-charge resistor and battery current sensor. It is located
inside the battery pack assembly and controls the high voltage power circuit between
the high voltage batte ...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Safety Plug 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 ...
