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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Removal
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration)
that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during the
transponder key ECU assembly removal/installat
Power tailgate
Operating the power tailgate
Operation
Press the power tailgate open/close
button inside the vehicle or with the
smart key for 1 second. The power
tailgate opens with a warning sound.
Press and hold the power tailgate
open/clos
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