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Hybrid system overview
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Driving the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle
Hybrid system gauge
Power gauge
Type A
Type B
The hybrid system gauge indicates
whether the current driving condition is
fuel efficient or not.
僅 CHARGE:
Shows that the energy made by the
vehicle is being converted to electrical
energy. (Regenerated energy)
僅 ECO:
Shows that the vehicle is being driven
in an Eco-friendly manner.
僅 POWER:
Shows that the vehicle is exceeding
the Eco-friendly range.
Hybrid battery SOC (State of
Charge) gauge
Type A
Type B
This gauge indicates the remaining
hybrid battery power. If the SOC is near
the "L (Low)" level, the vehicle automati
-
cally 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 "L (Low)" level, have the vehicle
be checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
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