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Kia Access app Experience with Polestar‘s app left me reluctant to even connect the Kia Access app. However, once the way was cleared (see this post) the app turned out to be easy to connect and use. Literal hours were wasted attempting to connect to the Polestar offering. Here are their instructions: All seems pretty …
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Maserati symbols update The turnover of nearly the entire fleet resulted in an extensive Maserati symbols update that more than doubled the number of dashboard symbols on the page. Added were 72 symbols and indicators from four new models: the Grecale, GranTourismo, GranCabrio and GT2S. Included are two electric models adding a new dimension to …
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Charge door This is a Charge Door Open Failure Indicator symbol. It will be seen in the case of a failure of the high voltage battery charge door electric opening. This light, which does resemble a door and an electric plug if it is stared at long enough, should also, fortunately, be accompanied by a …
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Premium car brand I’ve owned cars from several manufacturers and worked for several manufacturers, premium and mainstream in both cases. And some recent experiences on the service side with my mainstream purchase reinforce the idea that owning a premium car brand, despite additional cost, may still be a best buy. Here are those recent experiences. …
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Electronic Differential This is an Electronic Differential Fault indicator symbol. Seen as the abbreviation E-DIFF, it indicates a fault in the electronic limited-slip differential, which has an electrically engaged clutch on the differential. Before continuing, is one of these truly your symbol?? If yes, read on below. Otherwise, you can return to our main Manufacturer …
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HV Battery care tips The Kia Access app was finally made available about a week ago for the Kia Niro, and I completed the connection to the vehicle a few days later. However, a big surprise in the app were some HV battery care tips that include charging to 100% at least once a month! …
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Complaint filed with #NHTSA
NHTSA A few days ago, I alluded to attempting to work with Kia on what I believe should be a warranty issue. I was rebuffed by both a local dealer and the company itself. So today I filed a detailed complaint with NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. I will give you a detailed …
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