KIA Niro: Steering wheel
Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) - (Kia Niro Hybrid only)
Power steering uses the motor to assist you in steering the vehicle.
If the engine is off or if the power steering system becomes inoperative, the vehicle may still be steered, but it will require increased steering effort.
The MDPS is controlled by the power steering control unit which senses the steering wheel torque and vehicle speed to command the motor.
The steering effort becomes heavier as the vehicle's speed increases and becomes lighter as the vehicle's speed decreases for better control of the steering wheel.
Should you notice any change in the effort required to steer during normal vehicle operation, have the system checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
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Adjusting steering wheel angle and height
Adjusting the steering wheel angle and height- (Kia Niro EV only)
Operation
Pull the lock-release lever (1) down.
Adjust the steering wheel to the
desired angle (2) and height (3).
Pull the lock-release lever up.
Adjusting ste
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
Horn
Operation
Press the area around the horn symbol
on your steering wheel.
CAUTION
Do not strike the horn severely to
operate it, or hit it with your fist. Do
not press on the horn with a sharppointed
object.
When cleaning the ste
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Hybrid vehicle
components
High voltage battery system
HPCU (Hybrid Power Control Unit) *1
High voltage battery system *2
* 1: Located in the engine compartment
* 2: Located under the 2nd row seats
WARNING
Never touch orange colored or high voltage
labeled compo
Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) Calibration and Set the steering feel torque to
zero
Diagnosis with KDS
Warning
Check that the battery is fully charged before "Steering Angle
Sensor (SAS) Calibration".
Be careful not to disconnect any cables connected to the
vehicle or scan tool during "Steering Angle Sens
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