charging KIA NIRO PHEV 2019 Workshop Manual

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Features of your vehicle
Some devices are not supportedfor fast charging but will be
charged with normal speed.
Use the USB charger when the engine is running to prevent bat-
tery discharge.
Only devices that fit the USB port can be used.
The USB charger can be used only for battery charging purposes.
Battery chargers cannot be charged.AC inverter (if equipped)
The AC inverter supplies 115V/150W
electric power to operate electric
accessories or equipment.
If you wish to use the AC inverter,
open up the AC inverter cover and
connect a plug to it. The AC inverter
supplies electric power when engine
is running.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• Rated voltage : AC 115V
• Maximum electric power : 150W
• In order to avoid an electrical sys-
tem failure, electric shock, etc., be
sure to read owner's manual
before use.
• Be sure to close the cover except for when in use.
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To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged, do not use the AC inverter
while the engine is not running.
After using an electric accessory or equipment, pull the plug out. Leaving
the accessory or equipment plugged
in for a long time may cause battery
discharge.
Do not use an electric accessory or equipment the power consumption of
which is greater than 150W (115V).
When the AC inverter input voltage is less than 11.3V, the power will be
automatically turned off.
AC inverter will operate as normal
when the voltage is increased.
When the AC inverter input voltage is less than 10.7V, power will turn
off. The AC inverter will operate as
normal when the voltage is
increased. While the power consumption of
some electrical devices/appliances
may be within the AC inverter’s
electric power range, it may mal-
function in below cases.
- If the device/appliance requireshigh electric power for initial start
up
- If the device/appliance processes precise/very accurate data
- If the device/appliance requires very stable supply of electricityWireless smart phone charg-
ing system (if equipped)
A wireless smart phone charging
system is located in front of the cen-
ter console
Firmly close all doors, and turn the
ignition to ACC or IGN ON. To start
wireless charging, place the smart
phone equipped with wireless charg-
ing function on the wireless charging
pad.CAUTION - Electric acces-
sory devices
Do not use broken electric accessories which may dam-age the AC inverter and elec-trical systems of the vehicle.
Do not use two or more elec- tric accessories at the sametime as this may cause dam-age to the electrical systemsof the vehicle.
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For best wireless charging results,
place the smart phone on the center
of the charging pad.
The wireless charging system is
designed for one smart phone
equipped with QI per single usage
only. Please refer to the smart phone
accessory cover or the smart phone
manufacturer homepage to check
whether your smart phone supports
QI function.Wireless smart phone charging
1. Remove any object on the smartphone charging pad including the
smart key. If there is any foreign
object on the pad other than a
smart phone, the wireless charging
function may not operate properly.
2. Place the smart phone on the cen- ter of the wireless charging pad.
3. The indicator light will change to orange once the wireless charging
begins. After the charging is com-
plete, the orange light will change
to green.
4. You can choose to turn the wireless charging function to either ON or
OFF by selecting the USM on the
instrument cluster. (Please refer to
“Instrument Cluster” for details).
If the wireless charging does not
work, gently move your smart phone
around the pad until the charging
indicator light turns orange.
Depending on the smart phone, the
charging indicator light may not turn
green even after the charging is com-
plete. If the wireless charging is not func-
tioning properly, the orange light will
blink and flash for ten seconds then
turn off. In such cases, remove the
smart phone from the pad and
replace it on the pad again, or double
check the charging status.
If you leave the smart phone on the
charging pad when the vehicle igni-
tion is in OFF, the vehicle will alert
you through warning messages and
sound (applicable for vehicles with
voice guidance function) after the
‘Good bye’ function on the instru-
ment cluster ends.

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✽ ✽
NOTICE
• When the interior temperature of
the wireless charging system rises
above a set temperature, the wire-
less charging will cease to func-
tion. After the interior tempera-
ture drops below the threshold,
the wireless charging function will
resume.
• The wireless charging may not function properly when there is a
heavy accessory cover on the
smart phone.
• The wireless charging will stop when using the wireless smart key
search function to prevent radio
wave disruption.
• The wireless charging will stop when the smart key is moved out
of the vehicle with the ignition in
ON.
• The wireless charging will stop when any of the doors is opened
(applicable for vehicles equipped
with smart keys). (Continued)CAUTION - Liquid in
Wireless Smart Phone
Charger
To prevent liquid from damag- ing the wireless smart phonecharging system in your vehi-cle, be sure not to spill liquidover the charging system whencharging your phone.
CAUTION - Metal in
Wireless Charging System
If any metallic object such as a coin is located between thewireless charging system andthe smart phone, the chargingmay be disrupted. Also, themetallic object may heat up andpotentially damage the chargingsystem. If there is any metallicobject between the smart phoneand the charging pad, immedi-ately remove the smart phone.Remove the metallic object afterit has cooled down.
WARNING - Distracted
driving
Driving while distracted can
result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol that may lead to an acci-
dent, severe personal injury,
and death. The driver’s primary
responsibility is in the safe and
legal operation of a vehicle, and
use of any handheld devices,
other equipment, or vehicle sys-
tems which take the driver’s
eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a
vehicle or which are not permis-
sible by law should never be
used during operation of the
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• The wireless charging will stopwhen the vehicle is turned OFF.
• The wireless charging will stop when the smart phone is not in
complete contact with the wireless
charging pad.
• Items equipped with magnetic components such as credit card,
telephone card, bankbook or any-
transportation ticket may become
damaged during wireless charg-
ing.
• Place the smart phone on the cen- ter of the charge pad for best
results. The smart phone may not
charge when placed near the rim
of the charging pad. When the
smart phone does get charged, it
may heat up excessively.
• For smart phones without built-in wireless charging system, an
appropriate accessory has to be
equipped in order to use the vehi-
cle's wireless charging system. (Continued)(Continued)
• Smart phones of some manufac-
turers may display messages on
weak current. This is due to the
particular characteristic of the
smart phone and does not imply a
malfunction on wireless charging
function.
• The indicator light of some manu- facturers’ smart phones may still
be orange after the smart phone is
fully charged. This is due to the
particular characteristic of the
smart phone and not a malfunc-
tion of the wireless charging.
• When any smart phone without a wireless charging function or a
metallic object is placed on the
charging pad, a small noise may
sound. This small sound is due to
the vehicle discerning compatibili-
ty of the object placed on the
charging pad. It does not affect
your vehicle or the smart phone in
any way. This device complies with part 15
of the FCC Rules
Operation is subject to the follow-
ing two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harm- ful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any inter- ference received, including inter-
ference that may cause unde-
sired operation.

Audio system
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• Do not touch the USB connections.
• Connecting and disconnecting
USB devices rapidly over a short
period of time can cause equip-
ment failure.
• Abnormal sounds may be audible when the USB device is discon-
nected.
• Turn the audio off before connect- ing or disconnecting external USB
devices.
• Recognition may take longer depending on the type, capacity or
file format of the external USB
device. This is not a product mal-
function.
• Use of USB devices for purposes other than playing music files is
prohibited.
• Image display and video playback are not supported.
• Use of USB accessories, including charge and heat though the USB
I/F, can lead to reduced product
performance or malfunctions. Do
not use USB devices or accessories
for these purposes. (Continued)(Continued)
• Use of aftermarket USB hubs and
extension cables can result in the
vehicle’s audio system failing to rec-
ognize your USB device. Connect
the USB device directly to the mul-
timedia port of your vehicle.
• When using high-capacity USB devices with logical drive divi-
sions, only files saved on the high-
est level logical drive can be
played.
If applications are loaded on a
USB drive, file playback may fail.
• Some MP3 players, cell phones, digital cameras, etc. (USB devices
that are not recognized as mobile
storage) may not operate normally
when connected.
• USB charging may not be sup- ported by some mobile devices.
• Operation is guaranteed only for standard (Metal Cover Type) USB
Memory drives.
• Operation of HDD, CF, SD and memory stick devices is not guar-
anteed. (Continued)(Continued)
• DRM (Digital Rights Management)
files cannot be played.
• SD-type USB memory, CF-type USB memory, and other USB
memory devices that require
adapters for connection are not
supported.
• Proper operation of USB HDDs or USB drives with connectors that
loosen due to vehicle vibrations is
not guaranteed. (iStick, etc.)
• USB products that are used as key chains or
cell phone accessories
may damage the USB
jack and affect proper
file playback. Please refrain from
use. Use only products with plug
connectors, as shown in the follow-
ing illustration.
• When MP3 devices or cell phones are connected simultaneously
through AUX, BT Audio and USB
modes, a popping noise or mal-
function may occur.

Audio system
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Using the iPod®Devices
• To use the audio system’s iPod®
control function, use the dedicated
cable provided with your iPod®.
• Connecting the iPod®to the vehi-
cle during play may result in a
loud noise that lasts about one to
two seconds. Connect the iPod
®to
the vehicle after stopping or paus-
ing play.
• Connect the iPod
®with the vehicle
in the ACC ON state to begin
charging.
• When connecting the iPod
®cable,
be sure to fully push the cable into
the port.
• When EQ effects are enabled simultaneously on external
devices, such as iPod
®s and the
audio system, the EQ effects may
overlap, causing sound quality
deterioration or distortion.
Deactivate the EQ function for all
external devices, if possible.
• Noise may occur when your iPod
®
or the AUX port is connected.
Disconnect and store separately
when not in use. (Continued)(Continued)
• There may be noise if the audio
system is used with an iPod
®or
AUX external device connected to
the power jack. In these cases, dis-
connect the iPod
®or external
device from the power jack.
• Play may be interrupted, or device malfunctions may occur depend-
ing on the characteristics of your
iPod
®/iPhone®/iPad®.
• Play may fail if your iPhone®is
connected through both
Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology
and USB. In this case, select Dock
connector or Bluetooth
®Wireless
Technology on your iPhone®to
change the sound output settings.
• If your software version does not support the communication proto-
col or your iPod
®is not recognized
due to device failure, anomalies or
defects, iPod
®mode cannot be
used.
• iPod
®nano (5th generation)
devices may not be recognized if
the battery is low. Charge suffi-
ciently before use. (Continued)(Continued)
• The search and song play order in
the iPod
®device may be different
from the search order in the audio
system.
• If the iPod
®has failed due to an
internal defect, please reset the
iPod
®(consult your iPod®manual).
• Depending on the software ver- sion, the iPod
®may fail to sync
with the system. If the media is
removed or disconnected before
recognition, the previous mode
may not be restored (iPad
®cannot
be charged).
• Cables other than the 1-meter cable provided with iPod
®/iPhone®/iPad®
products may not be recognized.
• When other music apps are used on your iPod
®, the system sync
function may fail due to malfunc-
tion of the iPod
®application.

What to do in an emergency
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Charging method for 12V battery
(A) It is recommended to charge the12V battery by starting and run-
ning the vehicle (HEV Ready
Mode) for a minimum of 30 min-
utes if a 12V reset, or jump start
has been used.
(B) If you cannot start the vehicle :
After connecting the jumper cables at the recommended locations, you
should press “12V batt Reset”
switch(1) to charge the battery.
The voltage range of the charger should be 13.3~14V and its current
range should be less than 60A.
(13.8V is recommended).
External power source using 12V
battery(Except the use of dash cameras)
The use of external power acces-
sories may reduce performance and
function of the vehicle. Especially,
the use of dash cameras may cause
a shut off the power of the vehicle
prior to the dash camera’s automatic
shut-down.
If the power of the car is shut off,
start the vehicle as explained above
(refer to “Over discharge of 12V bat-
tery”)
CAUTION
• The use of an improper charg- er with a voltage and currentrange higher than specifiedmay cause overheating anddamage to the 12V battery.
The use of an incorrect charg- er will lead to a power shut-offto save the 12V battery. Stopusing the incorrect chargeronce the power of the vehicleis shut off.

Maintenance
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
• Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Owner maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Owner maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Scheduled maintenance service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . 8-15
Checking fluid levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21\
Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22
Inverter coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22
Recommended coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26
Checking the brake fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26
Engine clutch actuator fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-27
• Checking the engine clutch actuator fluid level 8-27
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29
Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-30
• Checking the parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-30
Air cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-31
Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-31
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33
Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
• Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
• Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
Battery (Plug-in Hybrid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
For best battery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
Recharging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-39
Reset items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-40\
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-41
Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
8-41
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . 8-41
Tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42
Checking tire inflation pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42
Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-43
Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-44
Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-45
Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-45
Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46
Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46
Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46
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Maintenance
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BATTERY (PLUG-IN HYBRID)
For best battery service
Keep the battery securely mount-
ed.
Keep the battery top clean and dry.
Keep the terminals and connec- tions clean, tight, and coated with
petroleum jelly or terminal grease.
Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the battery immediately with a
solution of water and baking soda.
If the vehicle is not going to be used for an extended time, discon-
nect the battery cables. Always read the following
instructions carefully when
handling a battery.
If any electrolyte gets into your eyes, flush your eyes
with clean water for at least
15 minutes and get immedi-
ate medical attention.
If electrolyte gets on your
skin, thoroughly wash the
contacted area. If you feel
pain or burning sensation,
get medical attention imme-
diately.
An inappropriately disposed battery can be harmful to the
environment and human
health. Dispose the battery
according to your local law(s)
or regulation.
The battery contains lead. Do
not dispose of it after use.
Please return the battery to
an authorized Kia dealer to
be recycled.
Never attempt to recharge the bat-
tery when the battery cables are con-
nected.
WARNING- Risk of explosion
Keep lit cigarettes and
all other flames or
sparks away from the
battery.
The battery contains hydrogen -- a highly
combustible gas which
will explode if it comes
in contact with a flame or
spark.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children
because batteries con-
tain highly corrosive
SULFURIC ACID and
electrolytes. Do not
allow battery acid to
contact your skin, eyes,
clothing or paint finish.
Wear eye protection when charging or work-
ing near a battery.
Always provide ventila-
tion when working in an
enclosed space.
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