KIA Niro: Manual mode

KIA Niro EV, Hybrid - Second generation - (SG2) (2021-2024) - Owner's manual / Driving your vehicle / Paddle shifter (Kia NIRO Hybrid) / Manual mode

Paddle shifter is used to shift without taking your hands off the steering wheel.

Manual mode

Operation

Pull the right side (+) of the paddle shifter once to shift up.
Pull the left side (-) of the paddle shifter once to shift down.

Operating condition(s)

The shift lever is in manual mode. (if equipped)
The vehicle is in D (Drive) and SPORT mode.

CAUTION

If you pull the left and right side of the paddle shifters at the same time, you cannot shift the gear.
Sudden engine brakes and rapid acceleration could cause malfunction.
Shift appropriately according to road conditions and driving speed.

NOTICE

The vehicle will shift to manual to automatic shift mode in following conditions:

When the vehicle speed decreases below 3 km/h (2 mph).
When the accelerator pedal is gently depressed for more than 6 seconds while driving.

Regenerative braking mode

Operation Pull the left side (-) of the paddle shifter to increase regenerative braking and deceleration. Pull and hold the left side (-) of the paddle shifter to reach MAX and stop the vehicle. Pull the right side (+) of the

Regenerative braking system (Kia Niro EV)

Adjusting regenerative braking with paddle shifter

The regenerative braking system allows you to charge the battery when you use the brakes to stop the vehicle. Adjusting regenerative braking with paddle shifter Operation Pull the left side ( ) of the paddle shifter to increase

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