Kia Niro: Hybrid System Overview / HEV (Hybrid electric vehicle) system
The Kia Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) uses both the gasoline engine and the electric motor for power. The electric motor is run by a 240V high-voltage HEV battery.
Depending on the driving conditions, the HEV computer selectively operates between the engine and the electric motor or even both at the same time.
Fuel efficiency increases when the engine is at idle, or when the vehicle is driven by the electric motor with the HEV battery.
The HEV battery charge must be maintained for the times when the engine acts as a generator, such as when stopped at idle. Charging also occurs when decelerating or by regenerative braking.
Niro hybrid energy flow
Kia hybrid system notifies the drivers of energy flow in various operating modes.
Eleven Modes show drivers the current operating condition. ...
Other information:
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: BJ Boot Components and components location
Components
1. BJ assembly
2. BJ circlip
3. BJ boot band
4. BJ boot
5. Dynamic damper band
6. Dynamic damper
7. Shaft
8. TJ boot band
9. TJ boot
10. Spider assembly
11. Snap ring
12. TJ housing
13. T ...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Suspect Area
Reference
Lower pedal or spongy pedal
1. Integrated Brake Actuation Unit (Air in)
air·bleed
2. AHB system (Fluid leaks)
replace
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