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CAUTION
• The Aux. Battery Saver+ activates
maximum of 20 minutes. If the
Aux. Battery Saver+ function acti‐
vates more than 10 times consec‐
utively, in the Automatic Mode the
function will stop activating, judg‐
ing that there is a problem with
the auxiliary battery. In this case,
drive the vehicle for some period
of time. The function will start ac‐
tivating if the auxiliary battery re‐
turns to normal.
• The Aux. Battery Saver+ function
cannot prevent battery discharge
of the auxiliary battery is dam‐
aged, worn out, used as a power
supply or unauthorized electronic
devices are used.
• If the Aux. Battery Saver+ function
was activated, a message will be
displayed on the instrument clus‐
ter and the high voltage battery
level may have decreased.
System setting
The driver can activate the Aux. Bat‐
tery Saver+ ýunction by placinþ the en‐
þine start/stop button to the ON posi‐
tion and by selectinþ:
"User Settinþs Other Features
Aux. Battery Saver+"
LCD message
This messaþe is displayed when the
Aux. Battery Saver+ ýunction has been
completed when the vehicle is turned
ON.
However, iý the LCD messaþe pops up
ýrequently, have your vehicle's auxiliary
battery or electric/electronic compo‐
nents serviced by a proýessional work‐
shop. Kia recommends to visit an au‐
thorized Kia dealer/service partner.
WARNING
When the function is activating the
charging indicator lamp will quickly
blink and high voltage electricity will
be flowing in the vehicle. Do not
touch the high voltage electric wire
(orange), connector, and all electric
components and devices. This may
cause electric shock and lead to inju‐
ries. Also, do not modify your vehicle
in any way. This may affect your ve‐
hicle performance and lead to an ac‐
cident.
Hybrid system overview
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