Kia Sorento 2023 Owner's Manual page 28

Hybrid system overview
Hybrid system gauge
Power gauge
Type A
OMQ4H040105
Type B
OMQ4PH042639L
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.
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Driving the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle
Hybrid battery SOC (State of
Charge) gauge
Type A
OMQ4H040107
Type B
OMQ4PH042641L
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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