KIA Niro: Stop safely and check power supply

A: Stop safely and check power supply

This warning message is displayed when a failure occurs in the 12 V power supply system.

If this occurs, park the vehicle in a safe location and we recommend that you tow your vehicle to the nearest authorized Kia dealer/service partner and have the vehicle inspected.

Unplug vehicle to start

A: Unplug vehicle to start

This message is displayed when you start the vehicle, without unplugging the charging cable, and will not shift out of park. Unplug the charging cable, and then turn on the vehicle.

Charging door open

A: Charging door open

This message is displayed when the vehicle is driven with the charging door opened. Close the charging door and then start driving.

Remaining Time

A: Remaining Time

* The remaining charging time in the LCD image may differ from actual charging time.

This message is displayed to notify the remaining time to charge the battery, to the selected target battery charge level, and the charge voltage level.

Charging interrupted. Check the charger

A: Charging interrupted. Check the charger

This warning message is displayed when charging is stopped for the reasons below:

• There is a problem with the external AC charger or DC charger.
• The external AC charger stopped charging
• The charging cable is damaged.

If this occurs, check whether there is any problem with the external AC or DC charger and charging cable.

If the same problem occurs when charging the vehicle with a well-functioning external charger or genuine Kia portable charger, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer/ service partner.

Charging interrupted. Please check the cable connection

A: Charging interrupted. Please check the cable connection

This warning message is displayed for the reasons below:

• The charging connector is not correctly connected to the charging inlet.
• The charging connector lock release button is pressed.

If this occurs, separate the charging connector and re-connect it.

Check whether there is any problem (external damage, foreign substances, etc.) with the charging connector and charging inlet.

If the same problem occurs when charging the vehicle with a replaced charging cable or genuine Kia portable charger, we recommend that you have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Check regenerative brakes

A: Check regenerative brakes

This warning message is displayed when the regenerative brake system does not work properly.

In this case, we recommend to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Check virtual engine sound system

A: Check virtual engine sound system

This message is displayed when there is a problem with the Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS).

In this case, we recommend to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Check Active Air Flap system

A: Check Active Air Flap system

This warning message is displayed in the following situations:

• There is a malfunction with the actuator flap
• There is a malfunction with the actuator air flap controller
• The air flap does not open

When all of the above conditions are fixed, the warning will disappear.

Refill coolant

A: Refill coolant

This message is displayed when the coolant is low. If the warning message is displayed, stop driving and check the amount of coolant. Driving under coolant for a prolonged period of time can cause serious problems with the vehicle's electrical equipment and make normal driving impossible.

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