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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Safety precautions for electric vehicle

If an accident occurs If towing is required, tow the vehicle with a flatbed equipment or dollies with all wheels off the ground. Dollies If you must tow the vehicle using only two wheels, lift the rear wheels off the ground an

Front / Rear Outlet Cooling Duct

Front Outlet Cooling Duct Switch "OFF" the ignition and disconnect the negative (-) terminal of the auxiliary 12V battery. Shut off the high voltage circuit. (Refer to Hybrid Control System - "High Voltage Shutoff Procedure")