KIA Niro: Economical operation (Kia NIRO Hybrid)
KIA Niro EV, Hybrid - Second generation - (SG2) (2021-2024) - Owner's manual / Driving your vehicle / Economical operation (Kia NIRO Hybrid)
Your vehicle's fuel economy depends mainly on your style of driving, where you drive and when you drive.
Each of these factors affects how many kilometers (miles) you can get from a liter (gallon) of fuel. To operate your vehicle as economically as possible, use the following driving suggestions to help save money in both fuel and repairs:
- Drive smoothly.
- Drive at a moderate speed.
- Take care of your tires.
- Be sure that the wheels are aligned correctly.
- Maintain your vehicle in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
- Don't carry unnecessary weight in your vehicle.
- Don't let the engine idle longer than necessary.
- Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine.
- Don't open the windows at high speeds.
- Slow down when driving in crosswinds and headwinds.
WARNING
Never turn off the vehicle to coast down hills or anytime the vehicle is in motion.
The power steering and power brakes will not function properly with turning off the vehicle. In addition, turning off the vehicle while driving could make the steering wheel heavy due to the power steering system not operating, turn the steering wheel stronger than usual.
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Hazardous driving conditions
If driving conditions deteriorate due to
poor weather or road conditions, you
should pay even more attention than
usual.
When hazardous driving conditions are
encountered such as water, snow, ice,
mud, sand, or similar hazards, follow
these su
Rocking the vehicle
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to
free it from snow, sand, or mud, first
turn the steering wheel right and left to
clear the area around your front wheels.
Then, shift back and forth between R
(Reverse) and any forward gear.
Do not
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Important - use of compact spare tire
The compact spare tire is smaller than a
conventional tire and is designed for
temporary use only.
Precautions
Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph).
Drive slowly enough to avoid all hazards.
Continuous road use could result in
tire failure, lo
AHB(Active Hydraulic Boost) System / Description And Operation
Regeneration Brake System
During deceleration or braking of an electric vehicle or HEV, the drive motor
acts as an alternator and charges the battery by
converting the vehicle's kinetic energy generated during braking into electrical
energy. Re
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