Kia 2019 niro User manual

Owner's Manual
2019

“Operating, servicing and maintaining
a passenger vehicle or off-road
vehicle can expose you to chemicals
including engine exhaust, carbon
monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which
are known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. To minimize
exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do
not idle the engine except as necessary,
service your vehicle in a well-ventilated
area and wear gloves or wash your
hands frequently when servicing your
vehicle. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-
vehicle.”
WARNING – California
Proposition 65

FOREWORD
Dear Customer,
Thank you for selecting your new Kia vehicle.
As a global car manufacturer focused on building high-quality vehicles with excep
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tional value, Kia Motors is dedicated to providing you with a customer service experi
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ence that exceeds your expectations.
If technical assistance is needed on your vehicle, authorized Kia dealerships factory-
trained technicians, recommended special tools, and genuine Kia replacement parts.
This Owner's Manual will acquaint you with the operation of features and equipment
that are either standard or optional on this vehicle, along with the maintenance
needs of this vehicle. Therefore, you may find some descriptions and illustrations not
applicable to your vehicle. You are advised to read this publication carefully and follow
the instructions and recommendations. Please always keep this manual in the vehicle
for your, and any subsequent owner's, reference.
All information contained in this Owner's Manual was accurate at the time of publica
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tion. However, as Kia continues to make improvements to its products, the company
reserves the right to make changes to this manual or any of its vehicles at any time
without notice and without incurring any obligations.
Please drive safely, and enjoy your Kia vehicle!
󳚔 2019 KIA MOTORS AMERICA, Inc.
All rights reserved. May not be reproduced or translated in whole or in part without the written consent of Kia
Motors America, Inc.
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How to use this manual
We want to help you get the great
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est possible driving pleasure from
your vehicle. Your Owner's Manual
can assist you in many ways.
We strongly recommend that you
read the entire manual. In order to
minimize the chance of death or
injury, you must read the WARNING
and CAUTION sections in the man
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ual.
Illustrations complement the words
in this manual to best explain how
to enjoy your vehicle. By reading
your manual, you learn about fea
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tures, important safety information,
and driving tips under various road
conditions.
The general layout of the manual is
provided in the Table of Contents.
Use the index when looking for a
specific area or subject, it has an
alphabetical listing of all information
in your manual.
Chapters: This manual has nine
chapters plus an index. Each chapter
begins with a brief list of contents
so you can tell at a glance if that
chapter has the information you
want.
You will find various WARNINGs,
CAUTIONs, and NOTICEs in this man
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ual. These WARNINGs were pre
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pared to enhance your personal
safety. You should carefully read
and follow ALL procedures and rec
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ommendations provided in these
WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTICEs.
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation in
which harm, serious bodily injury or
death could result if the warning is
ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation in
which damage to your vehicle could
result if the caution is ignored.
NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates interesting or
helpful information is being pro
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vided.

Table of Contents
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I
A
Electric Vehicle Guide
Introduction
Your vehicle at a glance
Safety features of your vehicle
Features of your vehicle
Driving your vehicle
What to do in an emergency
Maintenance
Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting
safety defects
Abbreviation
Index

1Electric Vehicle Guide
Electric Vehicle Guid e
Review of Electric Vehicle........................................................ 1-3
Main Components of Electric Vehicle .................................... 1-4
䳜 High Voltage (HV) Battery (lithium-ion polymer)............. 1-5
EV Menu ..................................................................................... 1-7
䳜 Available Range....................................................................... 1-7
䳜 Energy Information................................................................ 1-8
䳜 Charge Management ............................................................. 1-9
䳜 ECO Driving ............................................................................1-11
䳜 EV Setting..............................................................................1-12
Charge Types for Electric Vehicle ........................................1-13
䳜 Charging Time Information.................................................1-15
Charge Indicator Lamp for Electric Vehicle ........................1-16
Charging Connector Lock .......................................................1-17
Reserved Charging..................................................................1-18
Precautions for Charging Electric Vehicle...........................1-19
Charging Electric Vehicle (AC Charge) .................................1-22
䳜 Connecting AC charger ........................................................ 1-22
䳜 Charge Indicator Lamp for Electric Vehicle ......................1-26
䳜 Disconnecting AC charger ...................................................1-27
䳜 How to Disconnect Charging Connector in Emergency..1-28
䳜 How to Store and Keep the AC Charging Cable ...............1-28
Charging Electric Vehicle (DC Charge) .................................1-30
䳜 Connecting DC Charger........................................................1-30
䳜 Disconnecting DC Charger...................................................1-32
Charging Electric Vehicle (Trickle Charge) ..........................1-33
䳜 Setting charging current of Portable Charging Cable ....1-33
䳜 Trickle charging.....................................................................1-35

1Electric Vehicle Guide
䳜 Charging Status Indicator Lamp for Portable Charger ..1-38
䳜 Disconnecting the Portable Charging Cable
(ICCB: In-Cable Control Box)................................................1-40
䳜 Disconnecting Charging Connector in Emergency...........1-41
䳜 Precautions for the Portable Charging Cable
(ICCB: In-Cable Control Box)................................................1-42
䳜 Actions to be taken for electric vehicle charging issues ...1-43
Driving Electric Vehicle...........................................................1-43
䳜 Starting a vehicle..................................................................1-43
䳜 Stopping the vehicle.............................................................1-44
䳜 Virtual Engine Sound System.............................................1-44
䳜 Distance to Empty................................................................1-45
䳜 Power/Charge Gauge...........................................................1-46
䳜 State of Charge (SOC) Gauge for High Voltage Battery ... 1-47
䳜 Warning message on LCD display......................................1-48
䳜 12 V Aux. Battery Saver+....................................................1-52
䳜 Utility Mode ...........................................................................1-54
䳜 Warning and Indicator Lights
(related to electric vehicle)..................................................1-54
Safety Precautions for Electric Vehicle...............................1-56