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

SEE MORE:

Distance to empty

The distance to empty is displayed differently according to the selected drive mode in the Drive Mode Integrated Control System. For more information, refer to "Drive mode integrated control system" When destination is not set

Service Highlight / Inspection Mode Procedures

Procedure for entering engine forced activation mode If the engine needs to be running constantly while the vehicle is stopped to inspect emission gas or perform maintenance on the vehicle, follow below procedure to enter engine forced activati