Kia Niro Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid (2022 year). Manual in english

Refuel to prevent Hybrid battery

Charging stopped. Check the

Low/High System Temp.

Damage

cable connection

Maintaining Hybrid mode

(Plug-in hybrid vehicle)

This message is displayed when the

This warning message is displayed

fuel tank is nearly empty.

when charging is stopped because

This message is displayed when the

the charging connector is not cor-

temperature of the high-voltage

You should refill the fuel tank to pre-

rectly connected to the charging inlet

(hybrid) battery is too low or too high.

vent hybrid battery damage.

In this case, separate the charging

This warning message is to protect

connector and re-connect it and

the battery and the hybrid system.

Check Virtual Engine Sound

check whether there is any problem

System

(external damage, foreign sub-

stances, etc.) with the charging con-

Low/High System Temp.

This message is displayed when

there is a problem with the Virtual

nector and charging inlet.

Switching to Hybrid mode

Engine Sound System (VESS).

(Plug-in hybrid vehicle)

In this case, have the system

Remaining charge time

This message is displayed when the

inspected by an authorized Kia deal-

temperature of the high-voltage

(Plug-in hybrid vehicle)

er.

(hybrid) battery is too low or high.

The message is displayed to notify

This warning message is to protect

the remaining time to fully charge the

the battery and the hybrid system.

battery.

Charging stopped. Please check

the AC charger (Plug-in hybrid

vehicle)

This message is displayed when

there is a problem with the charger.

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DRIVING THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)

Switching to Hybrid mode to allow

Wait until fuel door opens

Fuel door open

heating (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)

(Plug-in hybrid vehicle)

•

When the outdoor temperature is

This message is displayed when you

This message is displayed when the

lower than 8.6°F (-13°C), and you

attempt to open the fuel filler lid with

fuel filler lid is opened.

turn the climate control On for

the fuel tank pressurized. Wait until

Also means "Ready to refuel".

heating, this message will be dis-

the fuel tank is depressurized.

played in the cluster. Then, the

vehicle will automatically switch to

Check fuel door

✽ NOTICE

HEV mode.

(Plug-in hybrid vehicle)

• It may take up to 20 seconds to

•

When the outdoor temperature is

This message is displayed when the

open fuel filler lid.

higher than 14°F (-10°C), or you

fuel filler lid is open or an abnormal-

• When the fuel filler lid is frozen

turn the climate control Off, the

ity has occurred.

and does not open after 20 seconds

vehicle will automatically return to

at freezing temperature, slightly

EV mode.

tap the fuel filler lid and then

Charging Door Open

attempt to open it.

(Plug-in hybrid vehicle)

This message indicates that the

charging door is open.

(Driving with the charging door open

may result in moisture inflow or dam-

age. This message is used to prevent

such occurrences.)

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Unplug vehicle to start

(Plug-in hybrid vehicle)

This message is displayed when you

start the engine without unplugging

the charging cable. Unplug the

charging cable, and then start the

vehicle.

Maintaining Hybrid mode to con-

tinue heating

(Plug-in hybrid vehicle)

This message is displayed when

heating is in operation and the HEV

mode is maintained to meet the

heating operating conditions when

attempting to switch to EV mode by

pressing the [EV/HEV] button.

EV / HEV modes

(Plug-in hybrid vehicle)

A corresponding message is dis-

played when a mode is selected by

pressing the [EV/HEV] button.

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ENERGY FLOW

Kia hybrid system notifies the drivers

EV Propulsion

Engine Only Propulsion

of energy flow in various operating

modes. Eleven Modes show drivers

the current operating condition.

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ODEP040204N

Electric power is used to move the

Engine power is used to move the

vehicle.

(Battery ➞ Wheel)

(Engine ➞ Wheel)

Vehicle Stop

Power Assist

Engine Generation

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This mode means the vehicle is at a

Electric and Engine power are used

Vehicle is stopped with the Engine

stop. (There is no energy flow.)

to move the vehicle.

charging the hybrid battery.

(Battery & Engine ➞ Wheel)

(Engine ➞ Battery)

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Regeneration

Power Reserve

Engine Generation/Regeneration

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Hybrid battery is being charged by

Engine is both driving the vehicle

The engine and regenerative braking

regenerative braking.

and charging the hybrid battery.

system charge the hybrid battery

driving deceleration.

(Wheel ➞ Battery)

(Engine ➞ Wheel & Battery)

(Engine & Wheel ➞ Battery)

Engine Brake

Engine Generation/Motor Drive

Engine Brake/Regeneration

ODEP040208N

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ODEP040210N

The vehicle is being slowed by

The engine charges up the high-volt-

The engine compression can be

engine compression.

age battery. The motor power is used

used to slow the vehicle. The regen-

to drive the vehicle.

(Wheel ➞ Engine)

erative braking system can be used

(Engine ➞ Battery ➞ Wheel)

to charge the hybrid system.

(Wheel ➞ Engine & Battery)

H37

PLUG-IN HYBRID ENERGY FLOW

AUX. BATTERY SAVER+ (For

Mode

✽ NOTICE

Plug-in Hybrid, if equipped)

• Cycle Mode :

The Aux. Battery Saver+ activates

The Aux. Battery Saver+ is a function

When the vehicle is OFF with all

for a maximum of 20 minutes. If the

that monitors the charging status of

doors, hood and liftgate closed, the

Aux. Battery Saver+ function acti-

the 12V auxiliary battery.

Aux. Battery Saver+ periodically acti-

vates more than 10 times consecu-

vates according to the auxiliary bat-

tively, in the Automatic Mode, this

If the auxiliary battery level is low, the

tery status.

function will stop activating, judg-

main high voltage battery charges

ing that there is a problem with the

the auxiliary battery.

auxiliary battery. In this case, drive

• Automatic Mode :

the vehicle for some period of time.

✽ NOTICE

When the engine start/stop button is

The function will start activating if

in the ON position with the charging

the auxiliary battery returns to nor-

The Aux. Battery Saver+ function will

connector plugged in, this function

mal.

be ON when the vehicle is delivered. If

activates according to the auxiliary

the function is not needed, you may

battery status to prevent over-dis-

turn it off in the Users Settings mode

CAUTION

charge of the auxiliary battery.

on the LCD display. For more infor-

The Aux. Battery Saver+ func-

mation, refer to the "System setting"

tion cannot prevent battery dis-

on the following page.

charge if the auxiliary battery is

damaged, worn out, used as a

power supply or if unauthorized

electronic devices are used.

✽ NOTICE

If the Aux. Battery Saver+ function

was activated, the high voltage bat-

tery level may have decreased.

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System setting

WARNING

The driver can activate the Aux.

Battery Saver+ function by placing

The Aux. Battery Saver+ relies

the engine start/stop button to the

on the high voltage battery to

ON position and by selecting:

charge the

12V battery. The

charging indicator lamp will blink

"User Settings ➞ Other Features ➞

rapidly when this is occurring.

Aux. Battery Saver+"

To reduce the risk of electrical

shock, do not touch any high

voltage components

(orange-

colored) or other electrical

devices while charging is occur-

ring.

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STARTING THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (SMART KEY)

Starting the Hybrid System

• When the engine start/stop but-

If the starting procedure is fol-

ton is in the ACC or ON position

lowed, the " " symbol on the

1.Carry the smart key into the vehicle.

and if any door is open, the sys-

instrument cluster will turn on. For

2.Make sure the parking brake is

more details, Please check chap-

tem checks for the smart key. If

firmly applied.

the smart key is not in the vehicle,

ter 4.

3.Place the shift lever in the P(Park)

the warning, "Key is not in vehi-

position.

cle" will come on, and if all doors

are closed, the chime will also

In N (neutral) position, you cannot

sound for about 5 seconds. The

start the vehicle.

indicator will turn off while the

4.Depress the brake pedal.

vehicle is moving. Keep the smart

5.Press the engine start/stop button.

key in the vehicle when using the

6.The engine should be started with-

ACC position or if the vehicle

out pressing the accelerator. In

engine is on.

extremely cold weather or after the

vehicle has not been operated for

several days, let the engine warm up

without depressing the accelerator.

• Even if the smart key is in the

vehicle, if it is far away from you,

the engine may not start.

H40

ECONOMICAL and SAFE

✽ NOTICE

OPERATION of Hybrid system

When the hybrid system is in ready

•

Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a

mode, the engine will automatically

moderate rate and maintain a

start and stop as needed.

steady cruising speed. Don't make

The " " symbol will illuminate in

"jack-rabbit" starts. Don't race

the cluster when the system is oper-

between stoplights.

ational.

Avoid heavy traffic whenever pos-

sible. Always maintain a safe dis-

CAUTION - Extended

tance from other vehicles so you

cranking

can avoid unnecessary braking.

Do not crank the engine for a

This also reduces brake wear.

prolonged period of time with-

•

The regenerative brake generates

out the engine starting. This

energy when the vehicle deceler-

could result in damage to the

ates.

HEV battery and result in total

•

When the hybrid battery power is

discharge.

low, the hybrid system automatical-

ly recharges the hybrid battery.

•

When the engine runs in "N" posi-

tion, the hybrid system cannot gen-

erate electricity. The hybrid battery

cannot recharge in "N" position.

Please refer to chapter 6.

H41

The Hybrid battery uses high voltage

HPCU

to operate the electric motor and

WARNING - High voltage

other components. High voltage is

components

dangerous if touched.

Never touch orange-colored or

Your vehicle is equipped with orange

high voltage labeled compo-

colored insulation which covers over

nents including wires, cables,

the high voltage components to pro-

and connectors. If the insula-

tect people from electric shock. High

tors or covers are damaged or

voltage warning labels are attached

removed, severe injury or death

to some system components as addi-

from electrocution may occur.

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tional warnings. Have your vehicle

HEV Battery

serviced by an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING - Avoid

Touching Hybrid Power

Control Unit

When replacing the fuses in the

engine compartment, never

touch the HPCU. The HPCU car-

ries high voltage. Touching the

HPCU could result in electrocu-

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tion, serious injury, or death.

H43

COMPONENTS OF THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)

Motor

CAUTION - High Voltage

WARNING - After market

Battery Damage

battery charger

When loading your vehicle, be

Do not use an after-market bat-

careful of transporting items in

tery charger to charge the

a manner that could damage the

Hybrid battery. Doing so may

high voltage battery. Do not

result in death or serious injury.

store items on top of the high

voltage battery or overload the

trunk area. Such actions may

WARNING - High Waters

ultimately damage the high volt-

•

Avoid high waters as this may

age battery unit.

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result in your vehicle becom-

ing saturated with water and

WARNING - Battery elec-

could compromise the high

CAUTION

- Carrying

voltage components.

trolyte

Liquids in Trunk

As with all batteries, avoid fluid

•

Do not touch any of the high

Do not load large amounts of

voltage components within

contact with the Hybrid battery.

liquid in open containers in the

If the battery is damaged and if

your vehicle if your vehicle

vehicle. If spilled onto the HEV

has been submerged in water

electrolyte comes in contact

battery, the liquid may cause a

with your body, clothes or eyes,

equal to half of the vehicle

short or further damage to the

height. Touching high voltage

immediately flush with a large

battery.

quantity of fresh water and seek

components once submerged

in water could result in severe

medical attention.

burns or electric shock that

could result in death or seri-

ous injury.

H44

✽ NOTICE - Prolonged parking

CAUTION - Cleaning

WARNING -

Use of Water

Prolonged parking might cause bat-

Engine

or Liquids

tery discharge and operation failure

When you clean the engine com-

If water or liquids come into

due to natural discharge. Driving

partment, do not wash using

contact with the hybrid system

the vehicle approximately once

water. Water may cause electric

components, and you are also

every 2 months, more than 9 miles

arcing to occur and damage elec-

in contact with the water, severe

(15 km) is recommended. The bat-

tronic parts and components.

injury or death due to electrocu-

tery will be charged automatically

tion may occur.

when driving the vehicle.

WARNING - Exposure to

High Voltage

WARNING - Hot

• High voltage in the hybrid bat-

Components

tery system is very dangerous

When the hybrid battery system

and can cause severe burns

operates, the HEV battery system

and electric shock. This may

can be hot. Heat burns may result

result in serious injury or death.

from touching even insulated

• For your safety, never touch,

components of the HEV system.

replace, dismantle or remove

any portion of the hybrid bat-

tery system including compo-

nents, cables and connectors.

H45

COMPONENTS OF THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)

Safety plug

Some Special Features of the

WARNING - Safety Plug

Hybrid Vehicle.

■ Hybrid

Never touch the safety plug.

Hybrid vehicles sound different than

The safety plug is attached to

gasoline engine vehicles. When the

the high voltage hybrid battery

hybrid system operates, you may

system. Touching the safety

hear a sound from the hybrid battery

plug may result in death.

system behind the rear seat. If you

Service personnel should fol-

apply the accelerator pedal rapidly,

low the appropriate procedures

you may hear a sound. When you

in the service manual.

apply the brake pedal, you may hear

a sound from the regenerative brake

system. When the hybrid system is

turned off or on, you may hear a

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■ Plug-in Hybrid

sound in the engine compartment. If

you depress the brake pedal repeat-

edly when the hybrid system is

turned on, you may hear a sound in

the engine compartment. None of

these sounds indicate a problem.

They are characteristics of hybrid

vehicles.

When the hybrid system is turned on,

the engine may run. This does not

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indicate a malfunction. If the "

symbol is on, the hybrid system is

operating. Even if the gasoline engine

is off, you can operate the vehicle.

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The HEV system may emit electro-

Virtual Engine Sound System

magnetic waves which can affect the

WARNING - Turning off

(VESS)

performance of electronic devices

HEV system

The Virtual Engine Sound System

appliances, such as laptop comput-

When you leave the vehicle, you

generates engine sound for pedestri-

ers, which are not part of the vehicle

should turn off the hybrid sys-

ans to hear vehicle sound because

design.

tem. If you depress the acceler-

there is limited sound while electric

ator pedal by mistake and the

motor power is used.

vehicle is not in the "P" posi-

If you park the vehicle for a long time,

• If the vehicle is moving at low

the hybrid system will discharge. You

tion, the vehicle will accelerate.

speed, the VESS will operate.

This may result in serious injury

need to drive the vehicle approximate-

• When the gear is shifted to R

ly once every 2 months, more than 9

or death.

(Reverse), an additional warning

miles (15 km) is recommended.

sound will be heard.

When you start the hybrid system in

the "P" transmission position, the

" symbol is illuminated in the

cluster. The driver can drive the vehi-

cle even if the engine is stopped.

H47

COMPONENTS OF THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)

High Voltage Battery Air Intake

If An Accident Occurs

WARNING - Air Intake

•

Avoid the engine compartment.

•

Blocking the air intake behind

•

Avoid making contact with any

the rear seats may damage

orange or high voltage wires,

the HEV battery.

cables, or components.

•

Do not allow any water into

•

Assume that a high voltage compo-

the air intake even when

nent is exposed and move away from

cleaning. If any water enters

the vehicle as promptly as possible.

the air intake, the Hybrid bat-

•

Refer to Chapter 7 for towing infor-

tery may cause an electric

mation.

shock which can cause seri-

ous injury or death due to

electrocution.

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The hybrid battery air intake is locat-

ed on bottom and side of the rear

WARNING

seats. The air intake cools down the

- Interference with electron-

hybrid battery. When the hybrid bat-

ic medical devices

tery air intake is blocked, the hybrid

battery may be overheated. Do not

Electromagnetic waves that are

obstruct the air intake with any other

generated from the charger can

objects.

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.

H48

•

After parking the vehicle, shift the

If a vehicle accident occurs:

transmission into "P" position. Turn

WARNING

1.Stop the vehicle and shift the trans-

off the hybrid system by pushing

•

If a small scale fire occurs,

mission into "P" position and then

the Engine Start/Stop button.

use a fire extinguisher (ABC,

depress the parking brake.

•

For your safety, do not touch high

BC) that is meant for electrical

2.Turn off the Hybrid system by

voltage cables, connectors and

fires.

pushing the Engine Start/Stop

package modules. High Voltage

If it is impossible to extin-

Button.

components are orange in color.

guish the fire in the early

3.Step away from the vehicle and go

•

Exposed cables or wires may be

stage, remain a safe distance

to a safe place.

visible inside or outside of the vehi-

from the vehicle and immedi-

4.Call emergency services for help

cle. Never touch the wires or

ately call your local fire emer-

and let them know the vehicle is a

cables, because an electrical

gency responders. Also,

Hybrid vehicle.

shock may occur causing injury or

advise them that a hybrid

death.

vehicle is involved.

Do not touch high voltage cables,

connectors and package modules.

If the fire spreads to the high

High voltage components are

voltage battery, large amount

orange in color.

of water is needed to put out

Exposed cables or wires may be vis-

the fire.

ible inside or outside of the vehicle.

Using small amount of water

Never touch the wires or cables,

or fire extinguishers not

because an electrical shock may

meant for electrical fires

occur causing injury or death.

could cause serious injury or

death from electrical shocks.

•

If you need towing, refer to

chapter 6.

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COMPONENTS OF THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)

When the hybrid vehicle shuts

WARNING

off

WARNING - Vehicle

If submersion in water occurs:

Accident

When the high voltage battery or 12-

If your vehicle was flooded and

volt battery discharges, or fuel tank is

Never touch electric wires or

has soaked carpeting or water

empty, the hybrid system may not

cable. If exposed electric wires

on the flooring, you should not

operate.

or cables are visible inside or

try to start the Hybrid system.

outside of your vehicle, an elec-

If the Hybrid system stops operating

Never touch the high voltage

tric shock may occur.

while the vehicle is moving, reduce

cables, connectors or package

the vehicle speed gradually, pull your

modules, because an electrical

vehicle off the road to a safe area,

shock may occur causing injury

WARNING - Putting out

and shift the transmission in to Park

or death. High Voltage cables

fire

(P) position and;

are orange in color.

Never use a small quantity of

1. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

If this occurs. have the vehicle

water to put out a fire in your

2. Set the start button at OFF, and try

towed to and inspected by an

vehicle. If a fire occurs, evacu-

to start the Hybrid system by

authorized Kia dealer.

ate the car immediately and

applying the brake pedal and

contact the fire department.

pushing the start button.

3. If the Hybrid system will not oper-

ate, refer to "EMERGENCY

STARTING" in chapter 6.

Before you try to jump start the vehi-

cle, confirm the fuel level. If the fuel

level is low add more fuel before

attempting as emergency start.

H50

Introduction

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

Your new vehicle is designed to use

Pursuant to EPA regulations, ethanol

only unleaded fuel having a pump

WARNING - Refueling

may be used in your vehicle.

octane number

((R+M)/2) of

• Do not “top off” after the noz-

Do not use gasohol containing more

(Research Octane Number 91) or

zle automatically shuts off.

than 15% ethanol, and do not use

higher. (Do not use methanol blend-

Attempts to force more fuel

gasoline or gasohol containing any

ed fuels.)

into the tank can cause fuel

methanol. Ethanol provides less

overflow onto you and the

energy than gasoline and it attracts

ground, causing a risk of fire.

water, and it is thus likely to reduce

Your new vehicle is designed to

obtain maximum performance with

• Always check that the fuel cap

your fuel efficiency and could lower

is installed securely to pre-

your MPG results.

UNLEADED FUEL, as well as mini-

mize exhaust emissions and spark

vent fuel spillage, especially

Methanol may cause drivability prob-

plug fouling.

in the event of an accident.

lems and damage to the fuel system,

engine control system and emission

Never add any fuel system cleaning

agents to the fuel tank other than

control system.

Gasoline containing alcohol and

what has been specified. (Consult an

Discontinue using gasohol of any

methanol

authorized Kia dealer for details.)

kind if drivability problems occur.

Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and

• Tighten the cap until it clicks one

Vehicle damage or drivability prob-

ethanol (also known as grain alco-

time, otherwise the Check Engine

lems may not be covered by the

hol), and gasoline or gasohol con-

light will illuminate.

manufacturer’s warranty if they result

taining methanol

(also known as

from the use of:

wood alcohol) are being marketed

1. Gasoline or gasohol containing

along with or instead of leaded or

methanol.

unleaded gasoline.

2. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.

3. Gasohol containing more than

15% ethanol.

Introduction

"E85" fuel is an alternative fuel com-

Other fuels

Gasoline containing MMT

prised of 85 percent ethanol and 15

Using fuels that contain Silicone (Si),

Some gasoline contains harmful man-

percent gasoline, and is manufac-

MMT (Manganese, Mn), Ferrocene

ganese-based fuel additives Such as

tured exclusively for use in Flexible

(Fe), and Other metalic additives,

MMT(Methylcyclopentadienyl

Fuel Vehicles. “E85” is not compati-

may cause vehicle and engine dam-

Manganese Tricarbonyl). Kia does not

ble with your vehicle. Use of “E85”

age or cause misfiring, poor acceler-

recommend the use of gasoline con-

may result in poor engine perform-

ation, engine stalling, catalyst melt-

taining MMT. This type of fuel can

ance and damage to your vehicle's

ing, clogging, abnormal corrosion,

reduce vehicle performance and affect

engine and fuel system. Kia recom-

life cycle reduction, etc.

your emission control system. The

mends that customers do not use

Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the

Also, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp

fuel with an ethanol content exceed-

cluster may come on.

(MIL) may illuminate.

ing 15 percent.

Do not use methanol

✽ NOTICE

Fuels containing methanol

(wood

Damage to the fuel system or per-

Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty

alcohol) should not be used in your

formance problem caused by the use

does not cover damage to the fuel sys-

vehicle. This type of fuel can reduce

of these fuels may not be covered by

tem or any performance problems

vehicle performance and damage

your New Vehicle Limited

caused by the use of “E85” fuel.

components of the fuel system,

Warranty.

engine control system and emission

control system.

✽ NOTICE

Never use any fuel containing

methanol. Discontinue use of any

methanol containing product which

may inhibit proper drivability.

Introduction

Fuel Additives

Operation in foreign countries

Kia recommends that you use good

If you are going to drive your vehicle

quality gasolines treated with deter-

in another country, be sure to:

gent additives such as TOP TIER

•

Observe all regulations regarding

Detergent Gasoline, which help pre-

registration and insurance.

vent deposit formation in the engine.

•

Determine that acceptable fuel is

These gasolines will help the engine

available.

run cleaner and enhance perform-

ance of the Emission Control System.

For more information on TOP TIER

Detergent Gasoline, please go to the

website (www.toptiergas.com)

For customers who do not use TOP

TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly,

and have problems starting or the

engine does not run smoothly, addi-

tives that can be purchased sepa-

rately may be added to the gasoline.

If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is

not available, one bottle of additive

should be added to the fuel tank at

every 8,000 miles

(13,000 km) or

every engine oil change is recom-

mended. Additives are available from

your authorized Kia dealer along with

information on how to use them. Do

not mix other additives.

Introduction

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS

VEHICLE BREAK-IN

HEV/PHEV POWERTRAIN

This vehicle should not be modified.

PROCESS

By following a few simple precautions

Modification of your vehicle could

By following a few simple precautions

for the first 600 miles (1,000 km) you

affect its performance, safety or

for the first 600 miles (1,000 km) you

may add to the performance, econo-

durability and may even violate gov-

may add to the performance, econo-

my and life of your vehicle.

ernmental safety and emissions reg-

my and life of your vehicle.

•

Do not race the engine.

ulations.

•

Do not race the engine.

•

Avoid hard stops, except in emer-

In addition, damage or performance

gencies, to allow the brakes to seat

•

While driving, keep your engine

problems resulting from any modifi-

speed

(rpm, or revolutions per

properly.

cation may not be covered under

minute) between 2,000 rpm and

warranty.

bellow 4,000 rpm.

•

If you use unauthorized electronic

•

Do not maintain a single speed for

devices, it may cause the vehicle to

long periods of time, either fast or

operate abnormally, wire damage,

slow. Varying engine speed is

battery discharge and fire. For your

needed to properly break-in the

safety, do not use unauthorized

engine.

electronic devices.

•

Avoid hard stops, except in emer-

gencies, to allow the brakes to seat

properly.

•

Don't tow a trailer during the first

1,200 miles (2,000 km) of opera-

tion.

•

Fuel economy and engine perform-

ance may vary depending on vehi-

cle break-in process and be stabi-

lized after 4,000 miles (6,000 km).

New engines may consume more oil

during the vehicle break-in period.

Introduction

VEHICLE DATA COLLECTION AND EVENT DATA RECORDERS

This vehicle is equipped with an

These data can help provide a bet-

To read data recorded by an EDR,

event data recorder

(EDR). The

ter understanding of the circum-

special equipment is required, and

main purpose of an EDR is to

stances in which crashes and

access to the vehicle or the EDR is

record, in certain crash or near

injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data

needed. In addition to the vehicle

crash-like situations, such as an

are recorded by your vehicle only

manufacturer, other parties, such

air bag deployment or hitting a

if a non-trivial crash situation

as law enforcement, that have the

road obstacle, data that will assist

occurs; no data are recorded by

special equipment, can read the

in understanding how a vehicle's

the EDR under normal driving

information if they have access to

systems performed. The EDR is

conditions and no personal data

the vehicle or the EDR.

designed to record data related to

(e.g., name, gender, age, and

vehicle dynamics and safety sys-

crash location) are recorded.

tems for a short period of time,

However, other parties, such as

typically 30 seconds or less. The

law enforcement, could combine

EDR in this vehicle is designed to

the EDR data with the type of per-

record such data as:

sonally identifying data routinely

acquired during a crash investiga-

• How various systems in your

tion.

vehicle were operating;

• Whether or not the driver and

passenger safety belts were

buckled/fastened;

• How far (if at all) the driver was

depressing the accelerator

and/or brake pedal; and,

• How fast the vehicle was travel-

ing.

Your vehicle at a glance

EXTERIOR OVERVIEW

■ Front view

1. Hood

4-36

2. Head lamp (Features of your vehicle) ...4-125

Head lamp (Maintenance)

7-87

3. Daytime running light

(Features of your vehicle)

4-125

Daytime running light (Maintenance)

7-89

4. Fog lamp (Features of your vehicle) ...4-131

Fog lamp (Maintenance)

7-89

5. Wheel and tire (Maintenance)

7-43

Wheel and tire (Specifications)

8-5

6. Outside rearview mirror

4-63

7. Sunroof

4-44

8. Front windshield wiper blades

(Features of your vehicle)

4-132

Front windshield wiper blades

(Maintenance)

7-38

9. Windows

4-31

10. Roof rack

4-176

11. Charging door (plug-in)

Hybrid System

Overview

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Your vehicle at a glance

■ Rear view

1. Door locks

4-22

2. Fuel filler door

4-38, 4-40

3. Rear combination lamp

(Maintenance)

7-89

4. High mounted stop lamp

(Maintenance)

7-90

5. Liftgate

4-28

6. Antenna

4-178

7. Rear wiper and Rear view

camera (Features of your

vehicle)

4-132, 4-121

Rear window wiper blade (Maintenance)...7-39

8. Rear ultrasonic sensors

4-122

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Your vehicle at a glance

INTERIOR OVERVIEW

1. Inside door handle

4-23

• HEV

• PHEV

2. Power window switch

4-32

3. Central door lock switch

4-24

4. Power window lock button

4-34

5. Outside rearview mirror control

4-64

6. Outside rearview mirror folding

4-65

7. Instrument panel illumination control

4-67

8. Blind-Spot Safety button

5-97

9. Lane Safety button

5-88

10. 12V Battery Reset switch (For Hybrid)..6-5

11. ESC off button

5-47

12. Fuel filler door open button

4-38, 4-40

13. Auto Lock mode button

(For Plug-in Hybrid)

Hybrid System

Overview

14. Scheduled charging deactivation button

(For Plug-in Hybrid)

Hybrid System

Overview

15. Steering wheel

4-49

16. Tilt and telescopic steering control

lever

4-50

17. Inner fuse panel

7-59

18. Brake pedal

5-33

19. Hood release lever

4-36

20. Seat

3-4

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Your vehicle at a glance

INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW

1. Steering wheel audio controls

Refer to

"Car Infotainment System Quick Reference

Guide".

2. Driver`s front air bag

3-62

3. Horn

4-52

4. Instrument cluster

4-67

5. Wiper and washer control lever

(Right)

4-132

6. Lighting control lever (Left)

4-126

7. Ignition switch

5-7

ENGINE START/STOP button

5-11

8. Driving Assist button

5-119

9. Infotainment system

Refer to "Car

Infotainment System Quick Reference

Guide".

10. Hazard warning flasher

6-2

11. Climate control system

4-141

12. Shift lever DCT

5-16

13. Front seat warmer

4-164

Front air ventilation seat

4-166

14. Heated steering wheel button

4-51

15. Changing plug-in hybrid mode

button

Hybrid System Overview

16. Parking Distance Warning Off

button

4-122

17. Smart phone wireless charger

4-169

18. Center console storage box

4-161

19. Power outlet

4-167

20. USB charger

4-168

21. Glove box

4-161

22. Passenger`s front air bag

3-62

23. USB port

4-178

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Your vehicle at a glance

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

■ (Gasoline) 1.6 GDi

1. Engine coolant reservoir

7-22

2. Engine oil filler cap

7-19

3. Engine oil dipstick

7-19

4. Brake fluid reservoir

7-27

5. Inverter coolant reservoir

7-23

6. Fuse box

7-62

7. Engine clutch actuator reservoir tank.7-29

8. Air cleaner

7-33

9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

7-31

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Safety features of your vehicle

Important safety precautions

3-2

Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint

• Always wear your seat belt

3-2

system

3-47

• Restrain all children

3-2

• How does the air bag system operate?

3-48

• Air bag hazards

3-2

• Air bag warning light

3-50

• Driver distraction

3-2

• SRS components and functions

3-51

• Control your speed

3-3

• Occupant Detection System (ODS)

3-54

• Keep your vehicle in safe condition

3-3

• Driver's and passenger's front air bag

3-62

Seat

3-4

• Side air bag

3-65

• Front seat adjustment - manual

3-7

• Curtain air bag

3-67

• Front seat adjustment - power

3-8

• SRS Care

3-72

• Driver position memory system (for power seat). . . 3-10

• Adding equipment to or modifying your

• Headrest (for front seat)

3-12

air bag-equipped vehicle

3-73

• Seatback pocket

3-15

• Air bag warning label

3-73

• Rear seat adjustment

3-15

Seat belts

3-21

• Seat belt restraint system

3-21

• Pre-tensioner seat belt

3-29

• Seat belt precautions

3-31

• Care of seat belts

3-33

Child Restraint System (CRS)

3-35

• Children always in the rear

3-35

• Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS)

3-36

• Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS)

3-39

Safety features of your vehicle

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

You will find many safety precautions

Restrain all children

Driver distraction

and recommendations throughout

All children under age 13 should ride

Driver distraction presents a serious

this section, and throughout this man-

in your vehicle properly restrained in

and potentially deadly danger, espe-

ual. The safety precautions in this sec-

a rear seat, not the front seat. Infants

cially for inexperienced drivers.

tion are among the most important.

and small children should be

Safety should be the first concern

restrained in an appropriate child

when behind the wheel and drivers

Always wear your seat belt

restraint. Larger children should use

need to be aware of the wide array of

a booster seat with the lap/shoulder

potential distractions, such as drowsi-

A seat belt is your best protection in

belt until they can use the seat belt

ness, reaching for objects, eating,

all types of accidents. Air bags are

properly without a booster seat.

personal grooming, other passen-

designed to supplement seat belts,

gers, and using cellular phones.

not replace them. So even though

your vehicle is equipped with air

Air bag hazards

Drivers can become distracted when

they take their eyes and attention off

bags, ALWAYS make sure you and

While air bags can save lives, they

your passengers always wear their

the road or their hands off the wheel

can also cause serious or fatal

to focus on activities other than driv-

seat belts, and wear them properly.

injuries to occupants who sit too

ing. To reduce your risk of distraction

close to them, or who are not prop-

or getting into an accident:

erly restrained. Infants, young chil-

• ALWAYS set up your mobile

dren, and shorter adults are at the

devices (i.e., MP3 players, phones,

greatest risk of being injured by an

navigation units, etc.) when your

inflating air bag. Follow all instruc-

vehicle is parked or safely stopped.

tions and warnings in this manual.

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