KIA Niro: LCD display messages

Ready to drive

A: Ready to start driving

This message is displayed when the vehicle is ready to be driven.

Check regenerative brakes

A: Check regenerative brakes

This message is displayed when the brake performance is low or the regenerative brake does not work properly due to a failure in the brake system.

If this occurs, it may take longer for the brake pedal to operate and the braking distance may become longer.

Stop vehicle and check regenerative brakes

A: Stop vehicle and check brakes

This message is displayed when a failure occurs in the brake system.

If this occurs, park the vehicle in a safe location and we recommend that you tow your vehicle to the nearest authorized Kia dealer/service partner and have the vehicle inspected.

Check Hybrid system

A: Check Hybrid system

This message is displayed when there is a problem with the hybrid control system.

Refrain from driving when the warning message is displayed.

If this occurs, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Check Hybrid system. Stop safely

A: Stop safely and check Hybrid system

This message is displayed when there is a problem with the hybrid control system.

The READY indicator will blink and a warning chime will sound until the problem is solved. Refrain from driving when the warning message is displayed.

If this occurs, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Check Hybrid system. Do not start engine

A: Check Hybrid system. Do not start engine

This message is displayed when the hybrid battery power (SOC) level is low.

A warning chime will sound until the problem is solved. Refrain from driving when the warning message is displayed.

If this occurs, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Stop vehicle and check power supply

A: Stop safely and check power supply

This message is displayed when a failure occurs in the power supply system.

If this occurs, park the vehicle in a safe location and tow your vehicle to the nearest authorized Kia dealer/service partner and have the vehicle inspected.

Check Virtual Engine Sound System

A: Check virtual engine sound system

This message is displayed when there is a problem with the Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS).

If this occurs, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Refill inverter coolant

A: Refill inverter coolant

This message is displayed when the inverter coolant is nearly empty.

You should refill the inverter coolant.

Park with engine On to charge battery

A: Park with engine On to charge battery

This message is displayed when the hybrid battery power (SOC) level is low.

If this occurs, park the vehicle in a safe location and wait until the hybrid battery is charged.

Start engine to avoid battery discharge

A: Start engine to avoid battery discharge

This message is displayed to inform the driver the 12V battery may be discharged if the ENGINE START/STOP button is in ON position (without the READY indicator ON).

Set the vehicle to the ready (READY) mode to prevent the 12V battery from being discharged.

CD (Charge Depleting, Electric) mode (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)

A: Electric Mode

The high-voltage (hybrid) battery is used to drive the vehicle.

EV+ (Electric +) mode (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)

A: EV + Mode

The high-voltage (hybrid) battery is only used to drive the vehicle. (Except completely depressing the accelerator pedal)

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