KIA Niro: Steering wheel

KIA Niro EV, Hybrid - Second generation - (SG2) (2021-2024) - Owner's manual / Features of your vehicle / Steering wheel

Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) - (Kia Niro Hybrid only)

Power steering uses the motor to assist you in steering the vehicle.

If the engine is off or if the power steering system becomes inoperative, the vehicle may still be steered, but it will require increased steering effort.

The MDPS is controlled by the power steering control unit which senses the steering wheel torque and vehicle speed to command the motor.

The steering effort becomes heavier as the vehicle's speed increases and becomes lighter as the vehicle's speed decreases for better control of the steering wheel.

Should you notice any change in the effort required to steer during normal vehicle operation, have the system checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Adjusting steering wheel angle and height

Adjusting the steering wheel angle and height- (Kia Niro EV only) Operation Pull the lock-release lever (1) down. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired angle (2) and height (3). Pull the lock-release lever up. Adjusting ste

Heated steering wheel

Operation Press the button to turn the heated steering wheel ON or OFF. The heated steering wheel reverts to the OFF position whenever the vehicle is restarted. Operating condition(s) (Kia Niro EV) The vehicle should be i

Horn

Operation Press the area around the horn symbol on your steering wheel. CAUTION Do not strike the horn severely to operate it, or hit it with your fist. Do not press on the horn with a sharppointed object. When cleaning the ste

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Start/Stop Button | ESCL (Electronic Steering Column Lock)

Start/Stop Button Repair procedures Removal Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. Remove the crash pad garnish assembly (RH). (Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Garnish (RH)") Remove the start/stop button. (1) Push

AUTO (Automatic) mode (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)

A: Automatic mode The drive mode will be automatically selected from either Electric (CD) mode or Hybrid (CS) mode by the system according to the driving condition. CS (Charge Sustaining, Hybrid) mode (Plug-in hybrid vehicle) A: Hybri