towing KIA NIRO 2019 Features and Functions Guide

14*IF EQUIPPED NIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM
Emergency Starting (Hybrid only)
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 fusebox cover B under the front hood
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 coming from the battery booster source 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 should 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)
B
D
C