KIA Niro: Road warning

KIA Niro EV, Hybrid - Second generation - (SG2) (2021-2024) - Owner's manual / What to do in an emergency / Road warning

When in an emergency situation occurs while driving or when you park by the edge of the roadway, you must alert approaching or passing vehicles to be careful as they pass. For this, you should use the hazard warning flasher.

Hazard warning flasher

The hazard warning flasher serves as a warning to other drivers to exercise extreme caution when approaching, overtaking, or passing your vehicle.

Hazard warning flasher

Condition(s)

When in an emergency situation occurs while driving
Parking by the edge of the roadway

Operation

Push the hazard warning flasher switch.

INFORMATION

The hazard warning flasher operates whether your vehicle is running or not.
The turn signals do not work when the hazard flasher is on.
Care must be taken when using the hazard warning flasher while the vehicle is being towed.

In the event of an emergency while driving

If the vehicle stalls while driving Operation Reduce the speed and keep a straight line. Stop the vehicle to a safe place. Turn the hazard warning flasher on. Start the vehicle again. If the engine still does not start, contact a pro

Emergency starting

Before jump starting (for hybrid vehicle) (Kia NIRO Hybrid)

This vehicle does not have a regular 12V battery that needs periodic replacement. It is lithium ion polymer type integrated into the HEV high voltage battery. The vehicle has a 12V battery protection system that cuts 12V battery from vehicle

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