emergency towing KIA NIRO 2017 Features and Functions Guide

NIRO FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE14*IF EQUIPPED
Emergency Starting
Before Jump Starting:
1 . If the vehicle appears to have a dead battery, first press the 12V Battery Reset
button A . Then immediately start the vehicle by pressing the brake and turning the
ignition on or pressing the Engine Start /Stop button .
2 . If the vehicle does not start after completing the above steps, then jump start the vehicle
(as described below) .
REMINDERS:
•After starting, idle or drive the vehicle for more than 30 minutes to help charge the 12-volt battery .
•
If the vehicle does not start immediately after pressing the 12V Battery Reset button A , then the power of the 12V battery is automatically disconnected to save any additional discharge .
•Repeated use of the 12V Battery Reset button may cause over discharge which will prevent the vehicle from starting .
Jump Starting:
1 . Remove the underhood fusebox cover B .
2 . The {+} jump start terminal C is located in the fuse box; the suitable ground point D is
located in the engine compartment (See Owner’s Manual for detailed description)
3 . Connect cables in the following order and disconnect in reverse order:
•Connect the {+} clamp of your jumper cable to the {+} jump start terminal C
•Connect the {-} clamp of your jumper cable to the suitable ground point D .
4 . Then immediately start the vehicle by pressing the brake and turning the
ignition on or pressing the Engine Start /Stop button
REMINDER: Jump starting your vehicle can be dangerous if done incorrectly . Follow the above jump starting procedures to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your vehicle and any of its components . You can also consult your Owner's Manual for further detailed instructions for jump starting your vehicle . If in doubt, we strongly recommend that you have a competent technician or towing service jump start your vehicle .
For more information on Emergency Starting, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.
A
(Located in Driver's Panelto the left of Steering Wheel)
(Niro engine compartment shown, right side)
DRIVER'S PANEL
B
D
C