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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Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS)

Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS) / Components And Components Virtual engine sound unit & speaker assembly Description The VESS (Virtual engine sound system) generates engine sound when you start the EV system. This sound is fo

If the engine overheats (Kia NIRO Hybrid)

INFORMATION When the temperature gauge indicates overheating, loss of power or a loud pinging, knocking noise will occur, being the engine too hot. Cooling down the vehicle Operation Stop the vehicle to a safe place. Turn the hazard warni