KIA Niro: Before driving

KIA Niro EV, Hybrid - Second generation - (SG2) (2021-2024) - Owner's manual / Driving your vehicle / Before driving

Necessary vehicle inspections

Be sure to check the following fluid levels on a regular basis at the exact interval: Engine oil Engine coolant Brake fluid Washer fluid For more details, refer to "Maintenance" WARNING Focus on the road while driving. The

Good driving practices

Never change the gear from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to any other position with the accelerator pedal depressed. Never change the gear into P (Park) when the vehicle is moving. Stop the vehicle completely before changing the gear into R

Good braking practices

Be sure the parking brake is not engaged and the parking brake indicator light is off before driving. The vehicle will not stop as quickly if the brakes are wet. Apply the brakes lightly until the braking action returns to normal. Do

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Adjusting regenerative braking with paddle shifter

The regenerative braking system allows you to charge the battery when you use the brakes to stop the vehicle. Adjusting regenerative braking with paddle shifter Operation Pull the left side ( ) of the paddle shifter to increase

Service Highlight / Inspection Mode Procedures

Procedure for entering engine forced activation mode If the engine needs to be running constantly while the vehicle is stopped to inspect emission gas or perform maintenance on the vehicle, follow below procedure to enter engine forced activati