Kia Niro: Energy flow / Engine Generation/Regeneration
The engine and regenerative braking system charge the hybrid battery driving deceleration.
(Engine & Wheel ➞ Battery)
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) ...
Engine Brake/Regeneration
The engine compression can be used to slow the vehicle. The regenerative braking
system can be used to charge the hybrid system.
(Wheel ➞ Engine & Battery) ...
Other information:
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
The Emergency Stop Signal system alerts the driver behind by blinking the stop
light when the vehicle is braked rapidly and severely.
The system is activated when:
The vehicle suddenly stops (vehicle speed is over 55km/h and the vehicle
deceleration at greater than 7 m/s2)
The ABS is act ...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Components and components location
Components
1. Power Cable
[Engine Room Fuse & Relay Box, HPCU ↔ Auxiliary 12V Battery & High Voltage
Battery System Assembly]
2. Power Cable
[HPCU(Inverter) ↔ Hybrid Drive Motor]
3. Power Cable
[HPCU(inverter) ↔ HSG & El ...
