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by radar2018
Fri Nov 15, 2019 10:04 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Engine running in EV mode
Replies: 6
Views: 9842

Re: Engine running in EV mode

That is a valid point, petrol does go off, in a car how long would it take to make a significant difference?

The longest I have gone without using petrol would be about 12 weeks, I did not think about degradation , but the fact that I was transporting a significant weight about needlessly
by radar2018
Tue Nov 12, 2019 2:52 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical Kia Niro
Topic: ICE running on PHEV
Replies: 5
Views: 23825

Re: ICE running on PHEV

While they is condensation on the windscreen , a blast from the demister clears it in about 30 seconds, then I just close the fan down to 1 and it keeps the windscreen clear, and the engine does not run.

I am not a fan (Pun )of having hot air blown over me so the seat does grand
by radar2018
Mon Nov 11, 2019 5:08 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical Kia Niro
Topic: ICE running on PHEV
Replies: 5
Views: 23825

Re: ICE running on PHEV

Press the "OFF" button below the demister button, that is what I do
by radar2018
Thu Oct 24, 2019 10:07 pm
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Sat Nav
Replies: 12
Views: 19497

Re: Sat Nav

Yes John I have a PHEV but I also have solar panels, I would not have bought it if I could not charge it fully in summer and about half in winter from solar. It works quite well for us as we live between our 2 nearest towns and can visit both there and back on a charge. when on holiday or longer jou...
by radar2018
Wed Oct 23, 2019 11:35 am
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Sat Nav
Replies: 12
Views: 19497

Re: Sat Nav

I am sorry for asking the question,somehow I had not noticed that you run an HEV
by radar2018
Tue Oct 22, 2019 1:35 pm
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Silly question maybe ??
Replies: 3
Views: 9668

Re: Silly question maybe ??

In that position I think, you wil be obliged to change the name " SELF CHARGING"
by radar2018
Mon Oct 21, 2019 9:06 pm
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Sat Nav
Replies: 12
Views: 19497

Re: Sat Nav

As a matter of interest in what way is the charging of the battery different?

My car goes in for its update before the end of the month and I will get an idea what to expect.
by radar2018
Mon Aug 19, 2019 5:22 pm
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Can I update the sat nav
Replies: 5
Views: 13763

Re: Can I update the sat nav

The Sat Nav does take post codes, however if you put in the "post code " and the street or estate is not on the maps I doubt it will be of use to you

If you enter a valid POST CODE in to the space where it says city, it will quide you there
by radar2018
Mon Jul 22, 2019 8:02 pm
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Phev v hev
Replies: 9
Views: 14134

Re: Phev v hev

You can charge like you say from a 13 amp plug which is supplied with the car, although it is recommended as an emergency, there is at least one poster on this forum who uses nothing else. It does take longer to charge than a fixed charger If you can use a 13 amp cable why could you not get a fixed ...
by radar2018
Fri Jul 19, 2019 6:55 pm
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: UK Spec 2020 Niro
Replies: 13
Views: 24626

Re: UK Spec 2020 Niro

So does that mean that my NIRO PHEV that I got 30 Oct 2018 after a 6 month wait was a 2019 model, how do I tell?