towing KIA NIRO PHEV 2021 Owners Manual

H48
High Voltage Battery Air Intake
The hybrid battery air intake is locat-
ed on bottom and side of the rear
seats. The air intake cools down the
hybrid battery. When the hybrid bat-
tery air intake is blocked, the hybrid
battery may be overheated. Do not
obstruct the air intake with any other
objects.
If An Accident Occurs
Avoid the engine compartment.
Avoid making contact with any
orange or high voltage wires,
cables, or components.
Assume that a high voltage compo-
nent is exposed and move away from
the vehicle as promptly as possible.
Refer to Chapter 7 for towing infor-
mation.WARNING - Air Intake
Blocking the air intake behind
the rear seats may damage
the HEV battery.
Do not allow any water into
the air intake even when
cleaning. If any water enters
the air intake, the Hybrid bat-
tery may cause an electric
shock which can cause seri-
ous injury or death due to
electrocution.
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WARNING
-
Interference with electron-
ic medical devices
Electromagnetic waves that are
generated from the charger can
impact medical electric devices
such as an implantable cardiac
pacemaker. When using such
medical electric devices, ask
your medical professional and
the device manufacturer
whether charging your electric
vehicle will impact the operation
of the medical electric devices.
COMPONENTS OF THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)

H49
After parking the vehicle, shift the
transmission into "P" position. Turn
off the hybrid system by pushing
the Engine Start/Stop button.
For your safety, do not touch high
voltage cables, connectors and
package modules. High Voltage
components are orange in color.
Exposed cables or wires may be
visible inside or outside of the vehi-
cle. Never touch the wires or
cables, because an electrical
shock may occur causing injury or
death.If a vehicle accident occurs:
1.Stop the vehicle and shift the trans-
mission into "P" position and then
depress the parking brake.
2.Turn off the Hybrid system by
pushing the Engine Start/Stop
Button.
3.Step away from the vehicle and go
to a safe place.
4.Call emergency services for help
and let them know the vehicle is a
Hybrid vehicle.
Do not touch high voltage cables,
connectors and package modules.
High voltage components are
orange in color.
Exposed cables or wires may be vis-
ible inside or outside of the vehicle.
Never touch the wires or cables,
because an electrical shock may
occur causing injury or death.
WARNING
If a small scale fire occurs,
use a fire extinguisher (ABC,
BC) that is meant for electrical
fires.
If it is impossible to extin-
guish the fire in the early
stage, remain a safe distance
from the vehicle and immedi-
ately call your local fire emer-
gency responders. Also,
advise them that a hybrid
vehicle is involved.
If the fire spreads to the high
voltage battery, large amount
of water is needed to put out
the fire.
Using small amount of water
or fire extinguishers not
meant for electrical fires
could cause serious injury or
death from electrical shocks.
If you need towing, refer to
chapter 6.

Safety features of your vehicle
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To release the seat belt:
The seat belt is released by pressing
the release button (1) on the locking
buckle. When it is released, the belt
should automatically draw back into
the retractor.
If this does not happen, check the
belt to be sure it is not twisted, then
try again.
Stowing the rear seat belt
If the center seat belt is not in use,
always lock the latch plate into the
buckle as above illustration. The rear seat belt buckles can be
stowed in the pocket between the
rear seatback and cushion when
not in use.
Then insert the seat belt into the
two webbing guide (or holder)(A)
located on both sides. It will help
keep the belts from being trapped
behind or under the seats.
After inserting the seat belt, tighten
the belt webbing by pulling it up.
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■Outboard belt
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■Center belt

Safety features of your vehicle
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SRS Care
The SRS is virtually maintenance-
free and so there are no parts you can
safely service by yourself. If the SRS
air bag warning light does not illumi-
nate, or continuously remains on, have
your vehicle immediately inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.
Any work on the SRS system, such
as removing, installing, repairing, or
any work on the steering wheel, the
front passenger’s panel, front seats
and roof rails must be performed by
an authorized Kia dealer. Improper
handling of the SRS system may
result in serious personal injury.For cleaning the air bag pad covers,
use only a soft, dry cloth or one which
has been moistened with plain water.
Solvents or cleaners could adversely
affect the air bag covers and proper
deployment of the system.
If components of the air bag system
must be discarded, or if the vehicle
must be scrapped, certain safety
precautions must be observed. An
authorized Kia dealer knows these
precautions and can give you the
necessary information. Failure to fol-
low these precautions and proce-
dures could increase the risk of per-
sonal injury.WARNING- Tampering
with SRS
Do not tamper with or discon-
nect SRS wiring, or other com-
ponents of the SRS system.
Doing so could result in the
accidental inflation of the air
bags or render the SRS inoper-
ative.
WARNING- Towing Vehicle
Always have the ignition off
when your vehicle is being
towed. The side air bags may
inflate if the vehicle is tilted
such as when being towed
because of the rollover sensors
in the vehicle.

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Features of your vehicle
This function will activate when
backing up with the ignition switch
or ENGINE START/STOP button to
the ON position.
If the vehicle is moving at a speed
over 3 mph (5 km/h), the function
may not be activated correctly.
The sensing distance while the
back-up warning function is in
operation is approximately 48 in
(120 cm) at the rear bumper center
area, 24 in (60 cm) at the rear
bumper both side area.
When more than two objects are
sensed at the same time, the clos-
est one will be recognized first.
Types of warning sound
When an object is 24 in to 48 in (60
cm to 120 cm) from the rear
bumper: Buzzer beeps intermit-
tently.
When an object is 12 in to 24 in (30
cm to 60 cm) from the rear
bumper: Buzzer beeps more fre-
quently.
When an object is within 12 in (30
cm) of the rear bumper:
Buzzer sounds continuously.
Non-operational conditions of
Reverse Parking Distance
Warning
Reverse Parking Distance
Warning may not operate properly
when:
1. Moisture is frozen to the sensor. (It
will operate normally once the
moisture clears.
2. The sensor is covered with foreign
matter, such as snow or water, or
the sensor cover is blocked. (It will
operate normally when the materi-
al is removed or the sensor is no
longer blocked.)
3. Driving on uneven road surfaces
(unpaved roads, gravel, bumps,
gradient).
4. Objects generating excessive
noise (vehicle horns, loud motor-
cycle engines, or truck air brakes)
are within range of the sensor.
5. Heavy rain or water spray exists.
6. Wireless transmitters or mobile
phones are within range of the
sensor.
7. The sensor is covered with snow.
8. Trailer towingThe detecting range may decrease
when:
1. The sensor is covered with foreign
matter such as snow or water.
(The sensing range will return to
normal when removed.)
2. Outside air temperature is
extremely hot or cold.
The following objects may not be
recognized by the sensor:
1. Sharp or slim objects such as
ropes, chains or small poles.
2. Objects which tend to absorb the
sensor frequency such as clothes,
sound absorbent material or snow.
3. Undetectable objects smaller than
4 in (100 cm) in height and nar-
rower than 6 in (14 cm) in diame-
ter.

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Driving your vehicle
64 5
The front view camera is broken.
The headlamps are not on at night
or in a tunnel, or light level is low.
The light of street, sun, oncoming
vehicle and so on reflects from the
water on the road.
When light shines brightly in the
reverse direction you drive.
The shadow is on the lane marker
by a median strip, trees, etc.
The windshield glass is fogged up;
a clear view of the road is obstruct-
ed
The front view camera sensor
recognition is limited
When only a part of vehicle image
does not cover the entire vehicle.
When the front view camera is
blocked by continuous washer
spray and wiper operation.
The vehicle in front is a special
purpose vehicle, a trailer, or a truck
loading with unusual shape of lug-
gage.
The ambient light is too high or low.
The vehicle is passing a tunnel, a
tollgate, or partially paved road. The windshield glass is fogged up;
It is hard to see the rear side of the
vehicle in front.
When it is hard to see the rear side
of the front vehicle. (The front vehi-
cle is turning or is overturned.)
When the rear part of the front
vehicle is small or low.
When a trailer or other vehicle is
towing the front vehicle.
When the ground clearance of the
front vehicle is high.
When a front vehicle makes sud-
den lane changes unexpectedly.Detecting pedestrian
The sensor may be limited when:
The pedestrian is not fully detected
by the front view camera recogni-
tion function, for example, if the
pedestrian is leaning over or is not
fully walking upright.
The pedestrian is moving very
quickly or appears abruptly in the
front view camera detection area.
The pedestrian is wearing clothing
that easily blends into the back-
ground, making it difficult to be
detected by the front view camera
recognition function.
The outside lighting is too bright
(e.g. when driving in bright sunlight
or in sun glare) or too dark (e.g.
when driving on a dark rural road
at night).
It is difficult to detect and distin-
guish the pedestrian from other
objects in the surroundings, for
example, when there is a group of
pedestrian or a large crowd.
There is an item similar to a per-
son's body structure.
The pedestrian is small.

Driving your vehicle
68 5
Detecting pedestrian
The sensor may be limited when:
The pedestrian is not fully detected
by the front view camera recogni-
tion function, for example, if the
pedestrian is leaning over or is not
fully walking upright.
The pedestrian is moving very
quickly or appears abruptly in the
front view camera detection area.
The pedestrian is wearing clothing
that easily blends into the back-
ground, making it difficult to be
detected by the front view camera
recognition function.
The outside lighting is too bright
(e.g. when driving in bright sunlight
or in sun glare) or too dark (e.g.
when driving on a dark rural road
at night).
It is difficult to detect and distin-
guish the pedestrian from other
objects in the surroundings, for
example, when there is a group of
pedestrian, or a large crowd. There is an item similar to a per-
son's body structure.
The pedestrian is small.
The pedestrian has impaired
mobility.
In case of front view camera sen-
sor recognition is in a marginal
state.
When the pedestrian suddenly
interrupts in front of the vehicle.
When there is any other electro-
magnetic interference.
When the construction area, rail or
other metal object is near the
pedestrian.
In case of a large number of
pedestrian are gathered.
When it is difficult to distinguish
between surroundings and pedes-
trian.
When it is at night or in dark sur-
roundings.WARNING
Do not use Forward Collision-
Avoidance Assist when tow-
ing a vehicle. Application of
FCA while towing may
adversely affect the safety of
your vehicle or the towing
vehicle.
Use extreme caution when the
vehicle in front of you has
cargo that extends rearward
from the cab, or when the
vehicle in front of you has
higher ground clearance.
FCA is designed to detect and
monitor the vehicle ahead in
the roadway through front
view camera recognition. It is
not designed to detect bicy-
cles, motorcycles, or smaller
wheeled objects such as lug-
gage bags, shopping carts, or
strollers.
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Driving your vehicle
When the front view camera
(including lens) or front radar is
damaged.
If not using headlamp or using
weak light in the night or in a tun-
nel.
Backlight is shining in the driving
direction of the vehicle. (Including
oncoming vehicle headlights.)
When the rear part of the front
vehicle is small or low.
When a trailer or other vehicle is
towing the front vehicle.
When the ground clearance of the
front vehicle is high.
When a front vehicle makes sud-
den lane changes unexpectedly.- Driving on a curve
The performance of Forward
Collision-Avoidance Assist may be
limited when driving on a curved
road.
The front view camera or front radar
sensor recognition function may not
detect the vehicle, pedestrian or
cyclist traveling in front on a curved
road.
This may result in no alarm and brak-
ing when necessary.
Always pay attention to road and
driving conditions, and if necessary,
depress the brake pedal to reduce
your driving speed in order to main-
tain a safe distance.
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Driving your vehicle
The field of view in front is
obstructed by sun glare
The windshield glass is fogged up;
a clear view of the road is obstruct-
ed
The adverse road conditions cause
excessive vehicle vibrations while
driving
When the pedestrian or cyclist
suddenly enters the path of travel
of the vehicle
When the cyclist in front is riding
perpendicular to the direction of
travel
When there is any electromagnetic
interference
When the cyclist is near areas con-
taining metal objects such as a
construction zone, railroad, etc.
If the bicycle material is not reflect-
ed well on the front radar
When a pedestrian or cyclist’s
height is small.
When a pedestrian or cyclist’s
behavior is unstable. When a pedestrian or cyclist sud-
denly interrupts in front of the vehi-
cle.
When there are many pedestrian
or cyclist.
When there is an object that
reflects front radar well. (such as a
guardrail or a nearby vehicle)
WARNING
Do not use Forward Collision
avoidance Assist when tow-
ing a vehicle. Application of
FCA while towing may
adversely affect the safety of
your vehicle or the towing
vehicle.
Use extreme caution when the
vehicle in front of you has
cargo that extends rearward
from the cab, or when the
vehicle in front of you has
higher ground clearance.
FCA is designed to detect and
monitor the vehicle ahead or
detect a pedestrian or cyclist
in the roadway through front
view camera recognition and
front radar signals. It may not
always detect bicycles, motor-
cycles, or smaller wheeled
objects such as luggage bags,
shopping carts, or strollers.
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