KIA Niro: Manual mode
Paddle shifter is used to shift without taking your hands off the steering wheel.

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.
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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
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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Oil Level Check
Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
Remove the oil filler plug (A or B).
Check the condition of the oil and make sure that it is at the proper
level (A).
Inst
Fuel Pump Motor Repair procedures
Removal
Remove the fuel pump.
(Refer to Fuel Delivery System - "Fuel Pump")
Disconnect the fuel pump motor connector (A) and fuel sender connector
(B).
Lift the fixing hook (A) by using a common driver, and then remov
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