KIA Niro: Roadside Assistance

Kia Niro - First generation - (DE) (2017-2022) - Service and Repair Manual / Emergency Rescue Guide / Roadside Assistance

Towing

In the event of an accident, the high voltage system must be disabled. The safety plug must be removed from the high voltage battery according to one of the methods described in sections of page 17-20 to disable the vehicle.Towing Niro Vehicle is not different from towing a conventional FWD vehicle.

If emergency towing is necessary, we recommend having it done by an authorized Kia dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing procedures are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle.The use of wheel dollies or flatbed is recommended.

Warning

Warning

Do not tow with sling-type equipment. Use wheel lift or flatbed equipment.
Never tow the vehicle with the front wheels on the ground (forward or backward), as this may cause fire or damage to the motor.

Emergency Starting

Do not attempt to jump start the high voltage battery, it cannot be jump started. In case of full discharge of the high voltage battery, the vehicle must be towed as mentioned on the previous page. In case the 12V auxiliary battery is discharged, attach jumper cables or starting device to the battery in the luggage side as you would any 12V battery (see image).

Refer to "Emergency Starting" of Owner's Manual for additional information. Connect jumper cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order.

Warning

Warning

Electrocution Risk

Do not attempt to jump start the Niro high voltage battery.

Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS)

Front View Camera Unit

Front view camera unit LKA ON/OFF switch Description System Function Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) : The function detects unintentional lane departure and assists to keep the lane by using alarms and MDPS steering control. High Be

Front View Camera Unit - Removal

Inspection In the body electrical system, failure can be quickly diagnosed by using the vehicle diagnostic system (KDS). The diagnostic system (KDS) provides the following information. (1) Self diagnosis : Checking failure and code number

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Heated steering wheel

Operation Press the button to turn the heated steering wheel ON or OFF. The heated steering wheel reverts to the OFF position whenever the vehicle is restarted. Operating condition(s) (Kia Niro EV) The vehicle should be i

Special features

Hybrid vehicles sound different than gasoline engine vehicles. When the hybrid system operates, you may hear a sound from the hybrid battery system behind the rear seat. If you apply the accelerator pedal rapidly, you may hear an unconventional