KIA Niro: Safety Plug Description and operation
Kia Niro - First generation - (DE) (2017-2022) - Service and Repair Manual / Hybrid Control System / Main/ Sub High Voltage Battery / Safety Plug Description and operation
Description
Safety Plug is installed on the rear side of the high voltage battery and it
can mechanically shut the
high voltage circuit off when servicing the high voltage system. (i.e. High
Voltage Battery, Power
Relay Assembly, HPCU, BMS ECU, Hybrid Drive Motor, Inverter, HSG, LDC, Power
Cable, etc.)
It includes a fuse in order to prevent the high voltage system from overcurrent
Circuit Diagram
Harness Connector (Interlock)
Safety Plug Repair procedures
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 injuries.
- Be sure to read and follow the "High Voltage Shut-off Procedures" before doing any work related with the high voltage system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injuries.
- Turn the ignition switch OFF.
- Remove the auxiliary 12V battery cover (A).
- Disconnect the auxiliary 12V battery negative (-) terminal.
- Remove the luggage board (A).
- Remove the safety plug cover (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.
Installation
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 injuries.
- Be sure to read and follow the "High Voltage Shut-off Procedures" before doing any work related with the high voltage system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injuries.
- Install the Safety Plug in the reverse order of removal.
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The Power Relay Assembly
Specification
Description
The Power Relay Assembly (PRA) consists of the positive and negative main
relays, pre-charge relay, pre-charge resistor and
battery current sensor. It is located inside the battery pack assembly and
controls the h
Pre-Charge Relay
Specification
Description
The Power Relay Assembly (PRA) consists of the positive and negative main
relays, pre-charge relay, pre-charge resistor and
battery current sensor. It is located inside the battery pack assembly and
controls the h
Pre-Charge Resistor
Specification
Description
Pre-Charge Resistor is integrated into the Power Relay Assembly (PRA). It
protects the high voltage circuit by limiting the
current while the inverter capacitor is being charged.
PRA Operation Sequence
Cir
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Identification Number Locations
Identification Numbers
Identification Number Description
Vehicle Identification Number
World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)
KNA : Passenger vehicle, MPV(Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle)/SUV(Sports
Utility Vehicle)/RV(Recreational
Remote Smart Parking Assist malfunction
Remote Smart Parking Assist check
A: Check Parking Assist
Visit a nearby service center
When Remote Smart Parking Assist is
not working properly, the warning message
will appear on the infotainment
system screen. If the message appears
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