Hybrid system gauge

Power gauge

Type A

Type B

The hybrid system gauge indicates whether the current driving condition is fuel efficient or not.

CHARGE:

Shows that the energy made by the vehicle is being converted to electrical energy. (Regenerated energy)
ECO:

Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an Eco-friendly manner.
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 automatically 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.

Plug-in hybrid mode indicator (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)

CD (Charge Depleting, Electric) mode: The high-voltage (hybrid) battery is used to drive the vehicle.
AUTO mode: The AUTO mode will automatically select from either from Electric (CD) mode or Hybrid (CS) mode by the system according to the driving condition.
CS (Charge Sustaining, Hybrid) mode: The high-voltage (hybrid) battery and gasoline engine is used to drive the vehicle.

A corresponding message is displayed to indicate the selected mode.