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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Starting the engine with smart key

The vehicle will check for the smart key when: The vehicle doors are opened The ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed If the smart key is not in the vehicle, the indicator ( ) and the message will appear on the instrument cluster. WARNIN

Low Voltage DC/DC Converter

Specification Description The Low Voltage DC/DC is integrated into the HPCU. It charges the auxiliary battery as a substitute for generator by converting the high voltage (DC 270V) from the high voltage battery into low voltage (DC 12V).