Hybrid system overview
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Driving the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle
Type B
The hybrid system gauge indicates
whether the current driving condition is
fuel efficient or not.
僅CHARGE:
Shows that the energy made by the
vehicle is being converted to electrical
energy. (Regenerated energy)
僅ECO:
Shows that the vehicle is being driven
in an Eco-friendly manner.
僅POWER:
Shows that the vehicle is exceeding
the Eco-friendly range.
Hybrid battery SOC (State of
Charge) gauge
Type A
Type B
This gauge indicates the remaining
hybrid battery power. If the SOC is near
the "L (Low)" level, the vehicle automati
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cally operates the engine to charge the
battery.
However, if the Service Indicator ( )
and Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
( ) turn on when the SOC gauge is
near the "L (Low)" level, we recommend
the vehicle to be checked by an autho
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rised Kia dealer/service partner.
Warning and indicator lights
Ready indicator
This indicator appears:
When the vehicle is ready to be driven.
僅 ON: Normal driving is possible.
僅 OFF: Normal driving is not possible, or
a problem has occurred.
僅 Blinking: Emergency driving.
When the ready indicator goes OFF or
blinks, there is a problem with the sys
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tem. If this occurs, we recommend that
you have your vehicle inspected by an
authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
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