Kia Niro PHEV 2019 User manual

>> OWNER’S MANUAL
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

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Interior Overview
* if equipped
[#] Number in brackets indicates chapter in Owner‘s Manual.
The illustrations in this guide may vary from the actual vehicle.
a Inside door handle [4]
b Power window switches [4]
c Central door lock switch [4]
d Power window lock
button [4]
e Outside rearview mirror
control switch [4]
f Outside rearview mirror
folding switch* [4]
g Headlight leveling
control* [4]
h Instrument panel
illumination control [4]
i BSD ON/OFF button* [6]
j LKAS ON/OFF button* [6]
k ESC OFF button [6]
l 12V battery reset switch
(plug-in)* [7]
m Scheduled charging
deactivation button
(plug-in)* [H7]
n Auto Lock mode button
(plug-in)* [H5]
o Fuel filler lid release
button [4]
p Steering wheel [4]
q Tilt and telescopic steering
column control lever [4]
r Interior fuse box [8]
s Brake pedal [6]
t Parking brake pedal [6/8]
u Bonnet release lever [4]
v Seat [3]
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Instrument Panel Overview
a Cruise control/Smart cruise
control buttons* [6]
b Driver’s front air bag [3]
c Horn [4]
d Instrument cluster [4]
e Wiper and washer control
lever [4]
f Turn signal/Headlamp
control lever [4]
g Ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button* [6]
h Audio remote control
buttons* [5]
i AVN (Audio/Video/
Navigation) [5]
j Hazard warning light [7]
k Climate control system [4]
l Shift lever DCT [6]
m Seat warmer/cooler
button* [4]
n Heated steering wheel
button* [4]
o Parking assist system ON/
OFF button* [4]
p Smart phone wireless
charger* [4]
q Center console storage
box [4]
r Power outlet [4]
s USB charger* [4]
t Glove box [4]
u Passenger’s front air bag [3]

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Instrument Cluster / Climate Control System
a Hybrid system gauge
b Fuel gauge
c Speedometer
d Warning and indicator lights
e LCD information screen
f Battery SOC (State of
Charge) gauge
g Distance to empty
a Driver’s temperature
control
b AUTO (automatic control)
c Front windscreen defroster
d Rear window defroster
e Air conditioning
f Air intake control
g OFF
h Fan speed control
i Mode selection
j Passenger’s temperature
control
k SYNC temperature control
l Climate button
m Driver only select button
Instrument cluster for Plug-in Hybrid [4]
Automatic climate control system [4]
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Windows / Wipers and Washers
Wipers and Washers [4]
a Driver’s door power window
switch
b Front passenger’s door
power window switch
c Rear door (right) power
window switch
d Rear door (left) power
window switch
e Window opening and closing
f Automatic power window
up*/down*
g Power window lock button
Note: In cold and wet climates,
power windows may not
work properly due to freezing
conditions.
Front
Rear
Windows [4]
A: Front wiper speed control
2 High wiper speed
1 Low wiper speed
--- Intermittent wipe
AUTO* Automatic control wipe
O Off
Single wipe
B: Intermittent wipe time adjustment
C: Wash with brief wipes (front)*
D: Rear wiper/washer control
Continuous wipe
--- Intermittent wipe*
O Off
E: Wash with brief wipes (rear)
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Front
Rear

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Lighting Control / Steering Wheel / Cruise Control System
Lighting contro l4]
a OFF
b Auto light*
c Position light
d Headlight
Tilt & telescopic steering [4]
Steering wheel adjustment:
a Pull down the lock release
lever
b Adjust the steering wheel to
the desired angle
c Height adjustment
Lock the steering wheel by
pulling up the lock release lever.
Heated steering wheel* [4]
When the ignition switch or
engine start/stop button is
in the ON position, press the
button shown to switch on
the heated steering wheel.
The indicator on the button
will illuminate. To turn off the
heating function, press the
button once again.
Cruise control system* [6]
ON-OFF button (CRUISE/ ) to
activate cruise control system
Set cruise control speed by
moving the lever down to SET -
To increase cruise control set
speed
To decrease cruise control set
speed
Cancel cruise control set speed
by pressing the cancel button
(CANCEL/O)
Resume cruising speed by
moving the lever up to RES +
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Door Locks / Tailgate / Fuel Filler Lid / Bonnet
Closing the bonnet
> Before closing the bonnet,
check if all filler caps are
correctly installed and any
other combustible material
must be removed from the
engine compartment.
> Lower the bonnet halfway
and push down to securely
lock in place.
Opening the tailgate [4] Closing the tailgate [4] Emergency tailgate safety
release [4]
a Push the mechanical key to
the right
Opening the bonnet [4]
Pull the release lever to unlatch
the bonnet
a Lift the bonnet slightly
b Push the secondary latch
inside and lift the bonnet
Opening the fuel filler lid [4]
Push the fuel filler lid release
button.
a Fully open the lid
b Turn cap counterclockwise
to open
Closing the fuel filler
> Turn cap clockwise until it
“clicks” to ensure it is securely
closed.
> Close the lid and press the
edge until it is securely
locked.
Operating door locks
manually [4]
Central door lock switch [4]
a Lock
b Unlock
Child-protector rear door
lock [4]
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Seat / Air Bag / Child Restraint System
Front seat
a Forward and backward
b Seatback angle
c Seat cushion height (Driver’s
seat)
d Lumbar support (Driver’s
seat)*
e Headrest
Rear seat
f Seatback folding
g Headrest
h Armrest*
Passenger’s front air bag ON/
OFF switch* [3]
Rearward-facing child restraint
system [3]
Securing with “Tether
Anchorage” system [3]
Securing with “ISOFIX” system
and “Tether Anchorage”
system* [3]
a ISOFIX Anchor Position
Indicator
b ISOFIX Anchor
Installing a child restraint
system by lap/shoulder belt [3]
Seats [3]
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■ Manual seat
■ Power seat

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How to connect charger [H10]
1. Depress the brake pedal and
apply the parking brake.
2. Turn OFF all switches, move
the shift lever to P (Park),
and turn OFF the vehicle.
3. After unlocking doors,
open the charging door by
pressing it.
Pressing the [EV/HEV] button
changes the plug-in hybrid
system modes, between
Electric (CD) mode and Hybrid
(CS) mode.
6. Check if the charging cable
connection indicator in the
instrument cluster is turned
ON.
Charging does not occur
when the indicator is OFF.
When the charging connector
is not connected properly,
reconnect the charging cable
to charge.
Checking charging status [H13]
Indicator Lamp Charging Status
Turns on (Green) Charging in progress
Turns off Not charged or fully charged
Slowly blink (Green) and then turn
off (repeat for 3 min.)
Waiting for scheduled
charging (turns off after 3
min.)
Quickly 2 blinks (Green) and then
turn off (repeat during operation)
12V auxiliary battery charging
Blinks (Red) Malfunction
Estimated charging time
displayed on instrument cluster
Changing plug-in hybrid
mode [H26]
4. Remove any dust on the
charging connector and
charging inlet.
5. Hold the charging connector
handle. Then, insert it into
the charging inlet, until you
hear a “click” sound. If it is
not fully connected, a bad
connection between the
charging connector and the
charging terminal may cause
a fire.
Charging / Electric Mode

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Towing / Spare Tyre, Jack And Tools / Tyre Mobility Kit
Spare tyre, jack and tools* [7]
The shown tools are stored in
the luggage compartment.
Pull up the luggage box cover to
reach this equipment.
a Jack handle
b Jack
c Wheel lug nut wrench
Tyre Mobility Kit* [7]
Please read the instructions
before using the Tyre Mobility
Kit.
a Compressor
b Sealant bottle
With the Tyre Mobility Kit
you stay mobile even after
experiencing a tyre puncture.
After you ensure that the tyre
is properly sealed you can drive
cautiously on the tyre (up to
200 km (120 miles)) at a max.
speed of 80 km/h (50 mph)
in order to reach a vehicle or
tyre dealer to have the tyre
replaced.
Towing [7]
When towing the vehicle in
an emergency without wheel
dollies, tow with the front
wheels off the ground and:
1. Set the ignition switch in the
ACC position.
2. Place the transaxle shift
lever in N (Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.
Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, it is
recommended to have it done
by an authorised Kia dealer or a
commercial tow truck service.
Removable towing hook [8]
1. Open the tailgate and
remove the towing hook
from the tool case.
2. Remove the hole cover by
pressing the lower part of
the cover on the bumper.
3. Install the towing hook by
turning it clockwise until it is
fully secured.
4. Remove the towing hook and
install the cover after use.
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Front bumper
Rear bumper

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Engine Oil / Washer Fluid
Checking the engine oil level [8]
Warm up the engine to
operating temperature and
switch off. On level ground pull
the dipstick out and wipe clean
before re inserting it fully. Pull
the dipstick out again and check
the level. The level should be
between F and L.
Refilling engine oil [8]
Only refill with the specified
engine oil, using a funnel
to avoid spillage on engine
components.
Checking the washer fluid
level [8]
Check the fluid level and add
fluid if necessary.
Idle Stop & Go (ISG)
When enabled, ISG
automatically stops the
car’s engine to reduce fuel
consumption and emissions.
The ISG function may not work
if the car’s battery charge
status, ambient temperature
and/or engine temperature
is too low. Air conditioning/
heater control settings may
also affect ISG function.
Parking brake (handbrake)
When engaging the parking
brake, apply the footbrake
first and keep it depressed.
Then apply the parking
brake. Then depress the
foot parking brake as far as
possible
We strongly recommend
to leave the car in first or
reverse gear or in the ‘P’
(Park) position on automatics
when leaving the car.
Bluetooth®
Many of our cars have
Bluetooth® connectivity to
enable the driver to safely
enjoy the convenience of the
mobile phone. For Bluetooth®
compatibility please visit
the owners section on our
website.
Additional Info*
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
This is designed to assist
with hill starts by preventing
the car rolling backwards
when driving off. The system
maintains the braking pressure
in certain circumstances for 2
seconds enabling to pull away
when you are ready.

For full details and instructions on any item contained in this quick reference guide, please read the owner’s manual.
Additional Info*
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