KIA Niro: Door lock features (Kia NIRO Hybrid)
Your vehicle is equipped with features that will automatically lock or unlock your vehicle based on settings you select in the cluster or infotainment system screen.
Auto lock enable on speed
When this feature is set in the cluster or infotainment system screen, all the doors will be locked automatically when the vehicle exceeds 15 km/h (9 mph).
Auto lock enable on shift
When this feature is set in the cluster or infotainment system screen, all the doors will be locked automatically when the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) while the vehicle is running.
Auto unlock on shift to P
When this feature is set in the cluster or infotainment system screen, all the doors will be locked automatically when the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) while the vehicle is running.
Auto unlock on vehicle off (if equipped)
When this feature is set in the cluster or infotainment system screen, all the doors will be unlocked automatically when the vehicle is turned off.
Impact sensing door unlock system (if equipped)
All doors will automatically unlock when an impact causes the air bags to deploy.
Speed sensing door lock system
All doors will automatically lock after the vehicle speed exceeds 15 km/h.
Deadlocks (if equipped)
Some vehicles are equipped with deadlock system. Deadlocks prevent opening of a door from either inside or outside the vehicle once the dead-locks have been activated providing an additional measure of vehicle security.
To lock the vehicle using the dead lock function, the doors must be locked by using the smart key. To unlock the vehicle, the smart key must be used again.
Additional unlock safety feature air bag deployment
When this feature is set in the cluster or infotainment system screen, all the doors will be unlocked automatically when the vehicle is turned off.
Manual door lock switch
Operation
- Open the door.
- Insert the mechanical key.
- Turn the key to the lock position.
- Close the door securely.
Operating condition(s)
- The power door lock switch is not operating.
NOTICE
If the electrical power to door lock switch is not operating (ex. dead car battery) and the tailgate is closed, you will not be able to open the tailgate until power is restored.
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Automatic door lock and unlock features (Kia Niro EV)
Automatic door lock and unlock
features
Your vehicle is equipped with features
that will automatically lock or unlock
your vehicle based on settings you
select in the infotainment system screen.
Auto lock enable on speed
When this feature is s
Rear door locks
Child-protector rear door lock (if equipped)
Operation
Insert the mechanical key.
Turn the child safety lock to the lock
position (1).
To allow a rear door to be opened
from inside the vehicle, unlock the
child safety lock.
To op
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
The Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) is provided
to help prevent exiting the vehicle
with a rear passenger left in the vehicle.
Operation
Select Convenience ? Rear Occupant
Alert on the Settings menu.
Alert operation
A: Check rear seat for
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Towing
If the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional towing service. Never
tow vehicle with just a rope
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Emergency Towing
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