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Hybrid system overview Driving the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle
Service warning light
This warning light appears:
僅 When you set the ENGINE START/
STOP button to the ON position.
- The service warning light appears
for approximately 3 seconds and
then turns off when all checks have
been performed.
僅 When there is a problem with the
hybrid vehicle control system or hard
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ware.
When the warning light appears whilst
driving, or does not go OFF after starting
the vehicle, we recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by an autho
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rised Kia dealer/service partner.
EV mode indicator
This indicator appears:
When the vehicle is driven by the electric
motor.
僅"EV" indicator ON: Vehicle is driven
using the electric motor or the petrol
engine is stopped.
僅 "EV" indicator OFF: Vehicle is driven
using the petrol engine.
Regenerative brake warning light
(red colour) (yellow colour)
This warning light appears:
When the regenerative brake does not
operate and the brake does not perform
well. This causes the brake warning light
(red) and regenerative brake warning
light (yellow) to appear simultaneously.
If this occurs, drive safely and have your
vehicle inspected by an authorised Kia
dealer/service partner. The operation of
the brake pedal may be more difficult
than normal and the braking distance
may increase.
Charging cable connection indi
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cator (Plug-in hybrid vehi
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cle)
This indicator appears in red when the
charging cable is connected.
LCD display messages
Ready to drive
This message is displayed when the
vehicle is ready to be driven.