KIA Niro: Hybrid system gauge

KIA Niro EV, Hybrid - Second generation - (SG2) (2021-2024) - Owner's manual / Hybrid system overview (Kia NIRO Hybrid) / Driving the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle / Hybrid system gauge

Power gauge

Type A
Type A

Type B
Type B

The hybrid system gauge indicates whether the current driving condition is fuel efficient or not.

CHARGE: Shows that the energy made by the vehicle is being converted to electrical energy. (Regenerated energy)
ECO: Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an Eco-friendly manner.
POWER: Shows that the vehicle is exceeding the Eco-friendly range.

Hybrid battery SOC (State of Charge) gauge

Type A
Type A

Type B
Type B

This gauge indicates the remaining hybrid battery power. If the SOC is near the "0 (Low)" level, the vehicle automatically 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 "0 (Low)" level, we recommend the vehicle to be checked by an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Warning and indicator lights

Ready indicator READY This indicator appears: When the vehicle is ready to be driven. ON: Normal driving is possible. OFF: Normal driving is not possible, or a problem has occurred. Blinking: Emergency driving. When the ready indicator

LCD display messages

Ready to drive A: Ready to start driving This message is displayed when the vehicle is ready to be driven. Check regenerative brakes A: Check regenerative brakes This message is displayed when the brake performance is low or the regene

AUTO (Automatic) mode (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)

A: Automatic mode The drive mode will be automatically selected from either Electric (CD) mode or Hybrid (CS) mode by the system according to the driving condition. CS (Charge Sustaining, Hybrid) mode (Plug-in hybrid vehicle) A: Hybri

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How to connect

Outdoor (if equipped) Open the cover of the V2L connector. Close the cover after connecting home appliances and electronic products to the power outlet. Connect the V2L connector to the charging hole on the vehicle. Pr

Special features

Hybrid vehicles sound different than gasoline engine vehicles. When the hybrid system operates, you may hear a sound from the hybrid battery system behind the rear seat. If you apply the accelerator pedal rapidly, you may hear an unconventional