Great to hear about your dog's enjoyment of the climate control. I'm driving out with an HEV EX with Premium Package to Montana with a dog in the backseat and it's reassuring to hear that someone else's pup feels comfortable in the vehicle.
RE the battery warranty: (from the owner's manual)
What is Covered
Repair or replacement of HYBRID SYSTEM components listed below, originally manufactured or installed by Kia Motor Company, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG) or Kia Motor America (KMA) that are found to be defective in material or factory workmanship under normal use and maintenance, except any item specifically referred to in the section “What is Not Covered”. Towing expense to the nearest Kia Dealership or authorized service location is covered
when the vehicle is inoperable due to a warrantable defect within 10 years from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use, or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first. “Owner’s Responsibilities” and “Obtaining Warranty Service” are the same as specified under the Kia New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Repairs will be made using new Kia Genuine Parts or Kia authorized remanufactured parts.
The Warranty Period
The Warranty period for the following HYBRID SYSTEM components is limited to 10 years from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use, or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Note: For California Emissions Vehicles (excluding Pennsylvania and Washington), the Hybrid System is covered for 10 years from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use, or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Hybrid System
Hybrid Battery Pack Assy, Hybrid Starter & Generator, Hybrid Power Control Unit, Auto Transmission & Traction Motor including housing case, clutch and all
internal parts.
Owner’s Responsibilities
Your responsibilities are the same as those described in the Kia New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
What is Not Covered
Items not covered by this warranty and any exclusion or limitations relating to this warranty are the same as those set forth in the "What is Not Covered" section of the Kia New Vehicle Limited Warranty already described in this handbook. INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE OF THE VEHICLE, OR COMMERCIAL LOSS ARE NOT COVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY.
RE the battery warranty: (from the owner's manual)
What is Covered
Repair or replacement of HYBRID SYSTEM components listed below, originally manufactured or installed by Kia Motor Company, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG) or Kia Motor America (KMA) that are found to be defective in material or factory workmanship under normal use and maintenance, except any item specifically referred to in the section “What is Not Covered”. Towing expense to the nearest Kia Dealership or authorized service location is covered
when the vehicle is inoperable due to a warrantable defect within 10 years from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use, or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first. “Owner’s Responsibilities” and “Obtaining Warranty Service” are the same as specified under the Kia New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Repairs will be made using new Kia Genuine Parts or Kia authorized remanufactured parts.
The Warranty Period
The Warranty period for the following HYBRID SYSTEM components is limited to 10 years from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use, or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Note: For California Emissions Vehicles (excluding Pennsylvania and Washington), the Hybrid System is covered for 10 years from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use, or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Hybrid System
Hybrid Battery Pack Assy, Hybrid Starter & Generator, Hybrid Power Control Unit, Auto Transmission & Traction Motor including housing case, clutch and all
internal parts.
Owner’s Responsibilities
Your responsibilities are the same as those described in the Kia New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
What is Not Covered
Items not covered by this warranty and any exclusion or limitations relating to this warranty are the same as those set forth in the "What is Not Covered" section of the Kia New Vehicle Limited Warranty already described in this handbook. INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE OF THE VEHICLE, OR COMMERCIAL LOSS ARE NOT COVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY.
