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 (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Good driving practices
Never move the shift lever from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to any other position
with the accelerator pedal depressed.
Never move the shift lever into P (Park) when the vehicle is in motion.
Be sure the car is completely stopped before you attempt to shift into R
(Reverse) or D (Drive).
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Hybrid Power Control Unit (HPCU) Schematic diagrams
Hybrid Power Control Unit
(HPCU) connector and high voltage cable
Hybrid Power Control Unit
(HPCU) terminal And Input/Output signal
ECM Terminal Function
Connector [C133-S]
(94Pin) : HPCU signal input and control
Terminal
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