KIA Niro: Driving the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle

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 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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 Inside rear view mirror

Adjusting the day/night rear view  mirror (if equipped) Day Night Operation Push the day/night lever (1) during daytime. Pull the day/night lever (2) to reduce the headlamp glare during low light and night driving cond

 Hybrid system gauge

Power gauge Type A Type B The hybrid system gauge indicates whether the current driving condition is fuel efficient or not. CHARGE: Shows that the energy made by the vehicle is being converted to electrical energy. (Regenerated ene

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