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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Passenger's front air bag ON/OFF settings (Kia NIRO Hybrid)

You can deactivate the passenger's front air bag from the User Settings Mode on the LCD display if a child restraint is installed on the front passenger's seat or if the front passenger's seat is unoccupied by a person. If your vehic

Climate control air filter

Replacing the climate control air filter Operation Open the glove box and remove the stopper (1). With the glove box open, remove the glove box by pushing the both sides of it (2). Remove the climate control air filter cover (2