KIA Niro: Driving the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle

KIA Niro EV, Hybrid - Second generation - (SG2) (2021-2024) - Owner's manual / Hybrid system overview (Kia NIRO Hybrid) / Driving the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle

Starting the vehicle

Vehicles with smart key system Carry the smart key or leave it inside the vehicle. Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied. Place the shift dial in P (Park). With the shift dial in N (Neutral), you cannot start the vehicle. De

EV button

Whenever you press the EV button, Plug-in hybrid system drive mode will be changed in sequential as: Automatic (AUTO) mode - Hybrid (CS) mode - Electric (CD) mode. Press and hold the EV button to change to EV+ mode. Each time the mode is

Special features

Hybrid vehicles sound different than gasoline engine vehicles. When the hybrid system operates, you may hear a sound from the hybrid battery system behind the rear seat. If you apply the accelerator pedal rapidly, you may hear an unconventional

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Power Relay Assembly (PRA)

Description The Power Relay Assembly (PRA) consists of the positive and negative main relays, pre-charge relay, pre-charge resistor and battery current sensor. It is located inside the battery pack assembly and controls the high voltage power c

Automatic door lock and unlock features (Kia Niro EV)

Automatic door lock and unlock features Your vehicle is equipped with features that will automatically lock or unlock your vehicle based on settings you select in the infotainment system screen. Auto lock enable on speed When this feature is s