12 VOLT KIA NIRO 2018 Owner's Manual

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When the transmitter does not workcorrectly, open and close the door
with the ignition key. If you have a
problem with the transmitter, con-
tact an authorized Kia dealer.
If the transmitter is in close proxim- ity to your mobile phone, the signal
could be blocked by your mobile
phones normal operational signals.
This is especially important when
the phone is active such as making
and receiving calls, text messag-
ing, and/or sending/receiving
emails. Avoid placing the transmit-
ter and your mobile phone in the
same pants or jacket pocket and
always try to maintain an adequate
distance between the two devices.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
If the keyless entry system is inoper-
ative due to exposure to water or liq-
uids, it will not be covered by your
manufacturer’s vehicle warranty.
Battery replacement
The transmitter uses a 3 volt lithium
battery which will normally last for
several years. When replacement is
necessary, use the following proce-
dure.
1. Insert a slim tool into the slot and
gently pry open the transmitter
center cover.
2. Replace the battery with a new battery (CR2032). When replacing
the battery, make sure the battery
is positioned correctly.
3. Install the battery in the reverse order of removal.
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CAUTION - Transmitter
Keep the transmitter away fromwater or any liquid as it canbecome damaged and not func-tion properly.

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1. Stop the engine.
2. To open the fuel filler lid, push the
fuel filler lid opener button.
3. Pull open the fuel filler lid (1).
4. To remove the cap, turn the fuel filler cap (2) counterclockwise.
5. Refuel as needed.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• Add fuel into the fuel tank within
20 minutes after opening the fuel
filler lid. After 20 minutes, the fuel
tank may shut off, causing fuel to
overflow. In this case, re-press the
fuel filler lid opening button.
• Do not leave the fuel filler door opened for an extended period of
time. It may discharge the battery.
• Close the fuel filler lid after fuel- ing the vehicle. If you start the
vehicle with the fuel filler lid
opened, the message, “Check fuel
door”, illuminates on the LCD dis-
play.
Closing the fuel filler lid
1. To install the cap, turn it clockwise
until it “clicks”. This indicates that
the cap is securely tightened.
2. Close the fuel filler lid and push it lightly and make sure that it is
securely closed.
Always check that the fuel cap is
installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an accident.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• There may be an intermittent
noise near the refueling hole while
the engine is idling if the fuel cap is
not closed securely. This occurs
normally with the OBD system.
• When refueling on unlevel ground, the fuel gauge may not
point to the F position.
It is not a malfunction. If you
move your vehicle to a level
ground, the fuel gauge will move
to the full position.
• Tighten the cap until it clicks once, otherwise the fuel cap open warn-
ing indicator light will illumi-
nate.
WARNING - For Plug-in
Hybrid
Avoid refueling the vehicle
while charging the (high-volt-
age) hybrid battery. It may
cause a fire or an explosion due
to static electricity.
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• When the charging system warninglight comes on due to the low volt-
age (When the alternator or bat-
tery) does not operate normally or
malfunctions), the steering wheel
may require increased steering
effort.Tilt and telescopic steering
Tilt and telescopic steering allows
you to adjust the steering wheel
before you drive. You can also raise it
to give your legs more room when
you exit and enter the vehicle.
The steering wheel should be posi-
tioned so that it is comfortable for
you to drive, while permitting you to
see the instrument panel warning
lights and gauges. To change the steering wheel angle,
pull down the lock-release lever (1),
adjust the steering wheel to the
desired angle (2) and height (3) then
pull up the lock-release lever to lock
(4) the steering wheel in place. Be
sure to adjust the steering wheel to
the desired position before driving.
✽ ✽NOTICE
After adjustment, sometimes the
lock release lever may not lock the
steering wheel. It is not a malfunc-
tion. This occurs when two gears are
not engaged correctly. In this case,
adjust the steering wheel again and
then lock the steering wheel.
WARNING- Steering
wheel adjustment
Never adjust the angle and
height of the steering wheel
while driving. You may lose
steering control.
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Hybrid Battery SOC (State of Charge) Gauge
This gauge indicates the remaining
hybrid battery power. If the SOC is
near the “L (Low)” level, the vehicle
automatically operates the engine to
charge the battery. However, if the Service Indicator ( )
and Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
( ) turn on when the SOC gauge is
near the “L (Low)” level, have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
Never try to start the vehicle if the
fuel tank is empty. In this condition,
the engine cannot charge the high
voltage battery of the hybrid system.
If you try to start the vehicle when
the fuel is empty, the high voltage
battery will become discharged and
be damaged.
Fuel Gauge
This gauge indicates the approxi-
mate amount of fuel remaining in the
fuel tank.
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Distance To Empty (1)
The distance to empty is the esti-mated distance the vehicle can be
driven with the remaining fuel.
- Distance range : 1 ~ 9,999 mi. or1 ~ 9,999 km
If the estimated distance is below 1 mi.(1 km), the trip computer will
display “----” as distance to empty.
If the level of the remaining fuel is more than three-quarters, more
than 3 liters of fuel must be refilled
for the fuel gauge to change. In
other cases, more than 6 liters of
fuel must be refilled for the vehicle
to change the fuel gauge. - For plug-in hybrid
Electric range (1)
The distance to empty is the estimat-
ed distance the vehicle can be driven
with the remaining high voltage bat-
tery.
Gasoline range (2)
The distance to empty is the esti-
mated distance the vehicle can be
driven with the remaining fuel.
Total range (3)
Electric distance to empty(1) +
Gasoline distance to empty(2) ✽ ✽
NOTICE
• If the vehicle is not on level ground
or the battery power has been
interrupted, the distance to empty
function may not operate correct-
ly.
• The distance to empty may differ from the actual driving distance as
it is an estimate of the available
driving distance.
• The fuel economy and distance to empty may vary significantly
based on driving conditions, driv-
ing habits, and condition of the
vehicle.

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EV/HEV modes (Plug-in hybrid)
A corresponding message is dis-
played when a mode is selected by
pressing the HEV button.
Low battery. Maintaining Hybrid
(Plug-in hybrid)
This message is displayed when
unable to convert to EV mode even
when pressing the HEV button dur-
ing HEV mode driving due to insuffi-
cient high-voltage (hybrid) battery
level.
Low/High System Temp. Switching to
Hybrid mode (Plug-in hybrid)
This message is displayed when the
temperature of the high-voltage
(hybrid) battery is too low or high.
This warning message is to protect
the battery and the hybrid system. Low/High System Temp. Maintaining
Hybrid mode (Plug-in hybrid)
This message is displayed when the
temperature of the high-voltage
(hybrid) battery is too low or too high.
This warning message is to protect
the battery and the hybrid system.
Wait until fuel door opens
(Plug-in hybrid)
This message is displayed when you
attempt to open the fuel filler door
with the fuel tank pressurized. Wait
until the fuel tank is depressurized.
Fuel door open (Plug-in hybrid)
This message is displayed when the
fuel filler door opens after the fuel
tank is depressurized. If this mes-
sage is displayed, you can refuel the
fuel tank.Charger Error! (Plug-in hybrid)
This message is displayed when
there is a problem with the charger.
Charging Door Open (Plug-in hybrid)
This message indicates that the
charging door is open while in driv-
ing-ready state to encourage you to
inspect and close the door.(Driving
with the charging door open may
result in moisture inflow or damage.
This message is used to prevent
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Some devices are not supportedfor fast charging but will be
charged with normal speed.
Use the USB charger when the engine is running to prevent bat-
tery discharge.
Only devices that fit the USB port can be used.
The USB charger can be used only for battery charging purposes.
Battery chargers cannot be charged.AC inverter (if equipped)
The AC inverter supplies 115V/150W
electric power to operate electric
accessories or equipment.
If you wish to use the AC inverter,
open up the AC inverter cover and
connect a plug to it. The AC inverter
supplies electric power when engine
is running.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• Rated voltage : AC 115V
• Maximum electric power : 150W
• In order to avoid an electrical sys-
tem failure, electric shock, etc., be
sure to read owner's manual
before use.
• Be sure to close the cover except for when in use.
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To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged, do not use the AC inverter
while the engine is not running.
After using an electric accessory or equipment, pull the plug out. Leaving
the accessory or equipment plugged
in for a long time may cause battery
discharge.
Do not use an electric accessory or equipment the power consumption of
which is greater than 150W (115V).
When the AC inverter input voltage is less than 11.3V, automatically turn off
the power.
AC inverter will operate as normal
when the voltage is increased.
When the AC inverter input voltage is less than 10.7V, power will turn
off. The AC inverter will operate as
normal when the voltage is
increased. While the power consumption of
some electrical devices/appliances
may be within the AC inverter’s
electric power range, it may mal-
function in below cases.
- If the device/appliance requireshigh electric power for initial start
up
- If the device/appliance processes precise/very accurate data
- If the device/appliance requires very stable supply of electricityWireless smart phone charg-
ing system (if equipped)
A wireless smart phone charging
system located in front of the center
console
Firmly close all doors, and turn the
ignition to ACC or IGN ON. To start
wireless charging, place the smart
phone equipped with wireless charg-
ing function on the wireless charging
pad.CAUTION - Electric acces-
sory devices
Do not use broken electric accessories which may dam-age the AC inverter and elec-trical systems of the vehicle.
Do not use two or more elec- tric accessories at the sametime. It may cause damage tothe electrical systems of thevehicle.
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The ABS warning light will stay on for
approximately 3 seconds after the
engine start/stop button is ON.
During that time, the ABS will go
through self-diagnosis and the light
will go off if everything is normal. If
the light stays on, you may have a
problem with your ABS. Contact an
authorized Kia dealer as soon as
possible. When you drive on a road having
poor traction, such as an icy road,
and have operated your brakes
continuously, the ABS will be active
continuously and the ABS warning
light may illuminate. Pull your vehi-
cle over to a safe place and stop
the engine.
Restart the engine. If the ABS warning light goes off, then your
ABS system is normal. Otherwise,
you may have a problem with the
ABS. Contact an authorized Kia
dealer as soon as possible.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
When you jump start your vehicle
because of a drained battery, the
engine may not run as smoothly and
the ABS warning light may turn on at
the same time. This happens because
of low battery voltage. It does not
mean your ABS has malfunctioned.
• Do not pump your brakes!
• Have the battery recharged before
driving the vehicle.
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Charging method for 12V battery
(A) It is recommended to charge the12V battery by starting and run-
ning the vehicle (HEV Ready
Mode) for a minimum of 30 min-
utes if a 12V reset, or jump start
has been used.
(B) If you can not start the vehicle :
After connecting the jumper cables at the recommended locations, you
should press “12V batt Reset”
switch(1) to charge the battery.
The voltage range of the charger should be 13.3~14V and its current
range should be less than 60A.
(13.8V is recommended).
External power source using 12V
battery(Except the use of dash cameras)
The use of external power acces-
sories may reduce performance and
function of the vehicle. Especially,
the use of dash cameras may cause
a shut off the power of the vehicle
prior to the dash camera’s automatic
shut-down.
If the power of the car is shut off,
start the vehicle as explained above
(refer to “Over discharge of 12V bat-
tery”)
CAUTION
• The use of an improper charg- er with a voltage and currentrange higher than specifiedmay cause overheating anddamage to the 12V battery.
The use of an incorrect charg- er will lead to a power shut-offto save the 12V battery. Stopusing the incorrect chargeronce the power of the vehicleis shut off.