KIA Niro: Starting the vehicle

KIA Niro EV, Hybrid - Second generation - (SG2) (2021-2024) - Owner's manual / Hybrid system overview (Kia NIRO Hybrid) / Driving the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle / Starting the vehicle

Vehicles with smart key system

Carry the smart key or leave it inside the vehicle.
Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied.
Place the shift dial in P (Park). With the shift dial in N (Neutral), you cannot start the vehicle.
Depress the brake pedal.
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
If the hybrid system starts, the READY indicator will come on.

Whether the engine is cold or warm, it should be started without depressing the accelerator.

After following the start procedures, READY indicator on the instrument cluster will turn on. For more details, please refer to "Starting the vehicle"

Economical and safe operation of Hybrid system

Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moderate rate and maintain a steady cruising speed. Do not make "jackrabbit" starts. Do not race between stoplights.
Avoid heavy traffic whenever possible.

Always maintain a safe distance from other vehicles so you can avoid unnecessary braking. This also reduces brake wear out.
The regenerative brake generates energy when the vehicle decelerates.
When the hybrid battery power is low, the hybrid system automatically recharges the hybrid battery.
When the engine is running with the shift dial in N (Neutral), the hybrid system cannot generate electricity. The hybrid battery cannot recharge with the shift dial in N (Neutral).

NOTICE

In the hybrid system, the engine automatically runs and stops. When the hybrid system operates, the READY indicator is appeared.

In the following situation, the engine may operate automatically.

When the engine is ready to run.
When the hybrid battery is being charged.
Depending on the temperature condition of the hybrid battery.

EV button

Whenever you press the EV button, Plug-in hybrid system drive mode will be changed in sequential as: Automatic (AUTO) mode - Hybrid (CS) mode - Electric (CD) mode. Press and hold the EV button to change to EV+ mode. Each time the mode is

Special features

Hybrid vehicles sound different than gasoline engine vehicles. When the hybrid system operates, you may hear a sound from the hybrid battery system behind the rear seat. If you apply the accelerator pedal rapidly, you may hear an unconventional

Hybrid system gauge

Power gauge Type A Type B The hybrid system gauge indicates whether the current driving condition is fuel efficient or not. CHARGE: Shows that the energy made by the vehicle is being converted to electrical energy. (Regenerated ene

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Warning and indicator lights (related to electric vehicle)

Ready indicator READY This indicator appears: When the vehicle is ready to be driven. ON: Normal driving is possible. OFF: Normal driving is not possible, or a problem has occurred. Blinking: Emergency driving. When