fuel KIA NIRO 2021 Owner's Guide

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Features of your vehicle
Range (Plug-in hybrid)
The range is the estimated dis-
tance the vehicle can be driven
with the remaining high-voltage
(hybrid) battery (1, Electric) and
fuel in the fuel tank (2, Gasoline). If the estimated distance is below
1 mi. (1 km), the trip computer will
display “---” as distance to empty.
- Distance range: 1 ~ 510 mi. or 1 ~
510 km
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NOTICE
• If the vehicle is not on level ground
or the battery power has been
interrupted, the range function
may not operate correctly.
• The range may differ from the
actual driving distance as it is an
estimate of the available driving
distance.
• The trip computer may not register
additional fuel if less than 1.6 gal-
lons (6 liters) of fuel are added to
the vehicle.
• The range may vary significantly
based on driving conditions, driv-
ing habits, and condition of the
vehicle.
Fuel Economy
Average Fuel Economy (1)
The average fuel economy is calcu-
lated by the total driving distance
and fuel consumption since the last
average fuel economy reset.
- Fuel economy range : 0.0 ~ 99.9,
100 ~ 999 MPG, L/100km or
km/L
The average fuel economy can be
reset both manually and automati-
cally.
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Manual reset
To clear the average fuel economy
manually, press the OK button
(reset) on the steering wheel for
more than 1 second when the aver-
age fuel economy is displayed.Automatic reset
To make the average fuel economy
be reset automatically whenever
refueling, select the “Fuel Economy
Reset” mode in User Setting menu of
the LCD display (Refer to “LCD dis-
play”).
OFF - You may set to default man-
ually by using the trip switch reset
button.
After ignition - The vehicle will
automatically set to default once 4
hours pass after the ignition switch
or ENGINE START/STOP button is
turned to the OFF position.
After refueling - After refueling
more than 1.6 gallons (6 liters) and
driving over 1 mph (1 km/h), the
vehicle will reset to default auto-
matically.
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NOTICE
The average vehicle speed is not dis-
played, when the vehicle drives
shorter than 0.2 miles(300 meters)
or less than 10 seconds after turning
ON the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button.
Instant Fuel Economy (2)
This mode displays the instant fuel
economy while driving.
- Fuel economy range : 0.0 ~ 75
MPG or 0.0 ~ 30 L/100km, km/L

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Features of your vehicle
Accumulated driving information
mode
This display shows the accumulated
trip distance (1), the average fuel
efficiency (2), and the total driving
time (3).
Accumulated information is calcu-
lated after the vehicle has run for
more than 0.2 miles (300 meters).
If you press “OK” button for more
than 1 second after the Cumulative
Information is displayed, the infor-
mation will be reset.
If the engine is running, even when
the vehicle is not in motion, the
information will be accumulated.
One time driving information mode
This display shows the trip distance
(1), the average fuel efficiency (2),
and the total driving time (3) informa-
tion once per one ignition cycle.
- Fuel efficiency is calculated after
the vehicle has run for more than
0.2 miles (300 meters).
- The Driving Information will be
reset 4 hours after ignition has
been turned off. So, when the vehi-
cle ignition is turned on within 4
hours, the information will not be
reset.
- If the engine is running, even when
the vehicle is not in motion, the infor-
mation will be accumulated.
Digital speedometer (if equipped)
This mode displays the current
speed of the vehicle.
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Features of your vehicle
Press START button again
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates
if you can not operate the ENGINE
START/STOP button when there is
a problem with the ENGINE
START/STOP button system.
It means that you could start the
engine by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button once more.
If the warning illuminates each
time you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button, have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.
Press START button with key (for
smart key system)
This warning message illuminates
if you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button while the
warning message “Key not detect-
ed” is illuminating.
At this time, the immobilizer indica-
tor light blinks.
Check BRAKE SWITH fuse
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates
if the brake switch fuse is discon-
nected.
It means that you should replace
the fuse with a new one. If that is
not possible, you can start the
engine by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button for 10 sec-
onds in the ACC position.
Shift to P or N to start engine
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates
if you try to start the engine with
the shift lever not in the P (Park) or
N (Neutral) position.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
You can start the engine with the
shift lever in the N (Neutral) posi-
tion. But, for your safety, we recom-
mend that you start the engine with
the shift lever in the P (Park) posi-
tion.
Low washer fluid
This warning message illuminates
on the service reminder mode if
the washer fluid level in the reser-
voir is nearly empty.
It means that you should refill the
washer fluid.
Low fuel
This warning message illuminates
if the fuel tank is nearly empty.
- When the low fuel level warning
light is illuminates.
Add fuel as soon as possible.

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Features of your vehicle
Park with engine On to charge
battery
This warning message illuminates
when the hybrid battery power
(SOC) level is low.
In this case, park the vehicle in a
safe location and wait until the hybrid
battery is charged.
Refuel to prevent Hybrid battery
damage
This warning message illuminates
when the fuel tank is nearly empty.
You should refill the fuel tank to pre-
vent hybrid battery damage.
Refill inverter coolant
This warning message illuminates
when the inverter coolant is nearly
empty.
You should refill the inverter coolant.
Check brake system
This warning message illuminates
when the brake performance is low
or the regenerative brake does not
work properly due to a failure in the
brake system.
In this case, it may take longer for the
brake pedal to operate and the brak-
ing distance may become longer.
Stop vehicle and check brake
system
This warning message is displayed
when a failure occurs in the brake
system.
In this case, park the vehicle in a
safe location and tow your vehicle to
the nearest authorized Kia dealer
and have the vehicle inspected.
Coasting guide (if equipped)
A chime will sound and the coasting
guide indicator will blink four times to
inform the driver when to take the
foot off the accelerator by anticipat-
ing a decelerating event* based on
an analysis of driving routes and
road conditions based on the naviga-
tion. It encourages the driver to
remove foot from the pedal and allow
coasting down the road with EV
motor only. This helps prevent
unnecessary fuel consumption and
may increases fuel efficiency.
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Features of your vehicle
Shift to P to charge
(Plug-in hybrid)
The message is displayed when the
charging connector is plugged with
the shift lever in R (Reverse), N
(Neutral) or D (Drive). Move the shift
lever to P (Park) and re-start the
charging process.
Electric Mode/Automatic
Mode/Hybrid Mode
(Plug-in hybrid)
A corresponding message is dis-
played when a mode is selected by
pressing the EV/HEV button.
Low battery. Maintaining Hybrid
mode (Plug-in hybrid)
This message is displayed when
unable to convert to EV mode even
when pressing the EV/HEV button
during HEV mode driving due to
insufficient high-voltage (hybrid) bat-
tery level.
Low system temperature.
Switching to Hybrid mode/High
system temperature. 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 system temperature.
Maintaining Hybrid mode/High
system temperature. 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.

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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.
Charging stopped. Check the AC
charger (Plug-in hybrid)
This messages is displayed when
the charging failed by external charg-
er error.
The purpose of this message is to let
you know the error has occurred in
the charger itself, not in the vehicle.
Charging stopped. Check the
cable connection (Plug-in hybrid)
This messages is displayed when
charging is stopped because the
charging connector is not correctly
connected to the charging inlet. If this
occur, separate the charging con-
nector and re-connect it and check
whether there is any problem (exter-
nal damage, foreign substances,
etc.) with the charging connector and
charging inlet. If the same problem
occurs when charging the vehicle
with a replaced charging cable or
genuine Kia portable charger, have
your vehicle inspected by an author-
ized Kia dealer.
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
such occurrences.)

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Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL)
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or
ENGINE START/STOP button to
the ON position.
- It remains on until the engine is
started.
When there is a malfunction with
the emission control system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Charging System
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or
ENGINE START/STOP button to
the ON position.
- It remains on until the engine is
started.
When there is a malfunction with
either the alternator or electrical
charging system.
If there is a malfunction with either
the alternator or electrical charging
system:
1.Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2.Turn the engine off and check the
alternator drive belt for looseness
or breakage.
If the belt is adjusted properly,
there may be a problem in the elec-
trical charging system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer as soon as possible.
CAUTION - Catalytic
Converter Damage
If the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL) illuminates, poten-
tial catalytic converter damage
is possible which could result in
loss of engine power.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer as soon as possible.
CAUTION - Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (MIL)
Driving with the Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (MIL) on may
cause damage to the emission
control systems which could
affect drivability and/or fuel
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Features of your vehicle
Engine Oil Pressure
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or
ENGINE START/STOP button to
the ON position.
- It remains on until the engine is
started.
When the engine oil pressure is low.
If the engine oil pressure is low:
1.Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2.Turn the engine off and check the
engine oil level (For more details,
refer to “Engine Oil” in chapter 7). If
the level is low, add oil as required.
If the warning light remains on after
adding oil or if oil is not available,
have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer as soon as
possible.If the warning light stays on while the
engine is running, it indicates that
there may be serious engine dam-
age or malfunction. In this case,
1. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so.
2. Turn off the engine and check the
oil level. If the oil level is low, fill the
engine oil to the proper level.
3. Start the engine again. If the warn-
ing light stays on after the engine
is started, turn the engine off
immediately. In this case, have
your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.
Low Fuel Level Warning
Light
This warning light illuminates:
When the fuel tank is nearly empty.
Add fuel as soon as possible.
CAUTION - Engine
damage
If the engine is not stopped
immediately after the engine oil
pressure warning light is illumi-
nated and stays on while the
engine is running, serious
engine damage may result.
CAUTION - Low Fuel
Level
Driving with the Low Fuel Level
warning light on or with the fuel
level below “E” can cause the
engine to misfire and damage
the catalytic converter (if
equipped).

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Driving your vehicle
D (Drive)
This is the normal driving position.
The transmission will automatically
shift through a six-gear sequence,
providing the best fuel economy and
power.
For extra power when passing anoth-
er vehicle or driving uphill depress
the accelerator pedal further until
you feel the transmission downshift
to a lower gear.
To stop the vehicle during driving,
please press brake pedal fully to pre-
vent unintended movement.Manual mode
Whether the vehicle is stationary or
in motion, manual mode is selected
by pushing the shift lever from the D
(Drive) position into the manual gate.
To return to D (Drive) range opera-
tion, push the shift lever back into the
main gate.
In manual mode, moving the shift lever
backwards and forwards will allow you
to select the desired range of gears for
the current driving conditions.
+ (Up) : Push the lever forward once
to shift up one gear.
- (Down) :Pull the lever backwards
once to shift down one gear.✽ ✽
NOTICE
• Only the six forward gears can be
selected. To reverse or park the
vehicle, move the shift lever to the
R (Reverse) or P (Park) position as
required.
• Downshifts are made automatical-
ly when the vehicle slows down.
When the vehicle stops, 1st gear is
automatically selected.
• When the engine rpm approaches
the red zone the transmission will
upshift automatically.
• If the driver presses the lever to +
(Up) or - (Down) position, the trans-
mission may not make the request-
ed gear change if the next gear is
outside of the allowable rpm range.
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