Kia SORENTO HEV 2023 Manual page 33

Hybrid system overview
electromagnetic emissions, electromag-
netic waves may have an effect on elec-
tronic devices. When your vehicle is not
used for a long period of time, the hybrid
system will discharge. You need to drive
the vehicle several times a month. We
recommend driving at least for 1 hour or
16 km. When the hybrid battery is dis-
charged, or when it is impossible to jump
start the vehicle, we recommend that
you contact your authorised Kia dealer/
service partner.
WARNING
僅 When you start the hybrid system
with the shift dial in P (Parking), the
( ) indicator appears on the instru-
ment cluster. The driver can drive the
vehicle, even when the petrol engine
is off.
僅 When you leave the vehicle, you
should turn OFF the hybrid system or
locate the shift dial in P (Park). When
you depress the accelerator pedal by
mistake, or when the shift dial is not in
P (Park), the vehicle will abruptly
move, possibly resulting in serious
injury or death.
Virtual Engine Sound System
(VESS)
Virtual Engine Sound System generates
engine sound for pedestrians to hear
vehicle sound because there is limited
sound whilst motor power is used.
僅 If the vehicle is moving at low speed,
the VESS will operate.
僅 When the gear is shifted to R
(Reverse), an additional warning
sound will be heard.
Driving the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle
What does regenerative braking
do?
It uses an electric motor when decelerat-
ing and when braking and transforms
kinetic energy to electrical energy in
order to charge the high voltage battery.
Battery
僅 The vehicle is composed of a high
voltage battery that drives the motor
and air conditioner, and an integrated
12V lead battery with the HEV battery
that drives the lamps, wipers, and
audio system.
僅 The integrated 12V battery is auto-
matically charged when the vehicle is
in the ready ( ) mode.
Hybrid system gauge
Power gauge
Type A
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