KIA Niro: Hybrid Control System / Description And Operation
The Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) uses hybrid power source (Engine, Electric motor), so its fuel efficiency is relatively high and exhaust emission is very small compared to the traditional vehicle which uses only engine as power source. It consists of the engine, motor, high voltage battery and control modules.
In Electric Vehicle (EV) mode, the HEV is driven by only the electric motor, but engine supports the motor in case the vehicle needs more power (HEV Mode).
The electric motor not only drives the vehicle but also generates electric energy during regenerative braking for charging the high voltage battery.
HEV Operation Mode and Power Flow
Driver Mode
Warning Lamp
Items
- MIL Lamp
Description
- Lamp ON : Engine Management System (EMS) fault
Items
- Service Lamp
Description
- Lamp ON : Hybrid related system fault
Items
- READY Lamp
Description
After ignition START
- Lamp ON : HEV in normal condition is ready to drive (Engine may or may not start)
- Lamp OFF : HEV is not ready to drive
During driving
- Lamp ON : HEV is ready to drive
- Lamp Blinking : HEV in faulty condition (HEV in limited operating mode)
- Lamp OFF : HEV is not ready to drive
Related Control Module
HPCU (HCU)
Items
- EV MODE Lamp
Description
- Lamp ON : EV mode (Electric motor only)
- Lamp OFF : HEV mode (Engine running)
Related Control Module
HPCU (HCU)
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Hybrid Control System / Components And Components Location
HPCU (Hybrid Power Control Unit) On-Board Charger (OBC) Charge Port Power Cable (HPCU↔HSG,Electronic A/C Compressor) Power Cable (HPCU↔Main High Voltage Battery System) Power Cable (Main High Voltage Battery System ↔ Sub HighHybrid Power Control Unit (HPCU) connector and high voltage cable
Hybrid Power Control Unit (HPCU) terminal And Input/Output signal HPCU Terminal Function Connector (C133-S) (94Pin) : HPCU signal input and control High Voltage Cable (C133-P) (2 Pin) : HPCU↔Power Relay AssemblyHybrid Power Control Unit (HPCU)/ Repair procedures
Removal Warning Be sure to read and follow the "General Safety Information and Caution" before doing any work related with the high voltage system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injuSEE MORE:
Horn
Specifications Horn switch Horn relay (Built - in Metal Core Block PCB) Horn (Low pitch) Horn (High pitch) Clock spring Body Electrical System / Horn / Repair Procedures Removal Remove the front bumper cover. (Refer to BodHybrid Motor Control System
Description The Hybrid Power Control Unit (HPCU), composed of various components, is the core device among the Power Electronics devices that acts as the brain. It comprises of the Hybrid Control Unit (HCU), an inverter Motor Control UnCategories
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