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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Front Wiper Motor

Front wiper motor Rear wiper motor Front Wiper Motor Repair procedures Removal Front Wiper Motor Remove the cowl top cover. (Refer to Body - "Cowl Top Cover") Disconnect the wiper motor connector (A). Remove th

Hybrid battery cooling duct (Hybrid vehicle)

| Under the rear seats The hybrid battery cooling duct is located under the rear seats. The cooling duct cools down the hybrid battery. When the hybrid battery cooling duct is blocked, the hybrid battery may be overheated. Clean the cool