KIA Niro Plug-in Hybrid (2018 year). Manual — part 18

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STORAGE COMPARTMENTS

These compartments can be used to
store small items required by the
driver or passengers.

• To avoid possible theft, do not

leave valuables in the storage
compartment.

• Always keep the storage compart-

ment covers closed while driving.
Do not attempt to place so many
items in the storage compartment
that the storage compartment
cover can not close securely.

Center console storage

To open the center console storage,
pull up the lever.

Glove box

To open the glove box, push the lever
and the glove box will automatically
open. Close the glove box after use.

WARNING

-

Flammable
materials

Do not store, propane cylinders
or other flammable/explosive
materials in the vehicle. These
items may catch fire and/or
explode if the vehicle is
exposed to hot temperatures for
extended periods.

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NOTICE

If the temperature control knob is in
the warm or hot position, warm or
hot air will flow into the glove box.

Sunglass holder

To open the sunglass holder, press
the cover and the holder will slowly
open. Place your sunglasses with the
lenses facing out.
To close the sunglass holder push it
up.

WARNING -

Glove Box

To reduce the risk of injury in an
accident or sudden stop, always
keep the glove box door closed
while driving.

WARNING

- Sunglass

holder

• Do not keep objects except

sunglasses inside the sun-
glass holder. Such objects
can be thrown from the holder
in the event of a sudden stop
or an accident, possibly injur-
ing the passengers in the
vehicle.

• Do not open the sunglass

holder while the vehicle is
moving. The rear view mirror
of the vehicle can be blocked
by an opened sunglass holder.

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Luggage box

You can place tools, etc. in the box
for easy access.
Grasp the handle (1) on the edge of
the cover and lift it.

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Cup holder

Cups or small beverage cans may be
placed in the cup holders.

Seat warmer (if equipped)

The seat warmer is provided to warm
the front seats during cold weather.
With the ignition switch in the ON
position, push either of the switches
to warm the driver's seat or the front
passenger's seat.

INTERIOR FEATURES

WARNING

-

Hot liquids

Do not place uncovered cups
with hot liquid in the cup holder
while the vehicle is in motion. If
the hot liquid spills, you may
burn yourself. Such a burn to
the driver could lead to loss of
control of the vehicle.

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■ Front seat

■ Rear seat

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CAUTION

• Keep your drinks sealed while

driving to prevent spilling
your drink. If liquid spills, it
may get into the vehicle's
electrical/electronic system
and damage electrical/elec-
tronic parts.

• When cleaning spilled liquids,

do not use heat to dry the cup
holders. This may damage the
cup holder.

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■ Front seat

■ Rear seat

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During mild weather or under condi-
tions where the operation of the seat
warmer is not needed, keep the
switches in the “OFF” position.

Temperature control (Manual)

• Each time you press the switch,

the temperature setting of the seat
will change as follows :

■ Front seat

■ Rear seat

• The seat warmer defaults to the

OFF position whenever the ignition
switch is turned on.

Temperature control(Automatic)

The seat warmer starts to automati-
cally control the seat temperature in
order to prevent low-temperature
burns after being manually turned
ON.
■ Front seat

■ Rear seat

You may manually press the button
to increase the seat temperature.
However, it soon returns to the auto-
matic mode again.
• When pressing the switch for more

than 1.5 seconds with the seat
warmer operating, the seat warmer
will turn OFF.

• The seat warmer defaults to the

OFF position whenever the Engine
Start/Stop button is in the ON posi-
tion.

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NOTICE

With the seat warmer switch in the
ON position, the heating system in
the seat turns off or on automatical-
ly depending on the seat tempera-
ture.

▼

▼

OFF

→HIGH(

)

→MIDDLE(

)

→LOW(

)

→

OFF

→HIGH(

)

→LOW(

)

→

OFF

→HIGH(

)

→MIDDLE(

)

→LOW(

)

→

→

30min

60min

OFF

→HIGH(

)

→LOW(

)

→

30min

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Air ventilation seat (if equipped)

The temperature setting of the seat
changes according to the switch
position.
• If you want to ventilate your seat

cushion, press the switch (blue
color).

• Each time you press the button,

the airflow will change as follows:

• The seat warmer (with air ventila-

tion) defaults to the OFF position
whenever the ignition switch is
turned on.

OFF

→HIGH(

)

→MIDDLE(

)

→LOW( )

→

CAUTION

- Seat damage

• When cleaning the seats, do

not use an organic solvent
such as paint thinner, ben-
zene, alcohol and gasoline.
Doing so may damage the air
ventilation seat.

• Do not place heavy or sharp

objects on the seat. Those
things may damage the air
ventilation seat.

• Be careful not to spill liquid

such as water or beverages on
the seat. If you spill some liq-
uid, wipe the seat with a dry
towel. Before using the air
ventilation seat, dry the seat
completely.

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WARNING

- Seat warmer

burns

The seat warmer may cause
burns, even at low tempera-
tures, if used over a long period
of time. Never allow passengers
who may not be able to take
care of themselves to be
exposed to the risk of seat
heater burns. These include:
1. Infants, children, elderly or

disabled persons, or hospital
outpatients

2. Persons with sensitive skin

or those that burn easily

3. Fatigued individuals
4. Intoxicated individuals
5. Individuals taking medication

that can cause drowsiness or
sleepiness (sleeping pills,
cold tablets, etc.)

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Sunvisor

Use the sunvisor to shield direct light
through the front or side windows.
To use the sunvisor, pull it downward.
To use the sunvisor for the side win-
dow, pull it downward, unsnap it from
the bracket (1) and swing it to the
side (2).
To use the vanity mirror, pull down the
visor and slide the mirror cover (3).
Adjust the sunvisor extension for-
ward or backward (4).
The ticket holder (5) is provided for
holding a tollgate ticket. (if equipped)

* The actual sunvisor lamp in the vehi-

cle may differ from the illustration.

Power outlet (if equipped)

The power outlet is designed to pro-
vide power for mobile telephones or
other devices designed to operate
with vehicle electrical systems. The
devices should draw less than 10
amps with the engine running.
• Use the power outlet only when the

engine is running and remove the
accessory plug after use. Using the
accessory plug for prolonged peri-
ods of time with the engine off could
cause the battery to discharge.

CAUTION

- Vanity mirror

lamp

If you use the vanity mirror
lamp, turn off the lamp before
returning the sunvisor to its
original position, otherwise it
could result in battery dis-
charge and possible sunvisor
damage.

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• Only use 12V electric accessories

which are less than 10A in electric
capacity.

• Adjust the air-conditioner or heater

to the lowest operating level when
using the power outlet.

• Close the cover when not in use.
• Some electronic devices can cause

electronic interference when
plugged into a vehicle’s power out-
let. These devices may cause
excessive audio static and malfunc-
tions in other electronic systems or
devices used in your vehicle.

• Push the plug in as far as it will go.

If good contact is not made, the
plug may overheat and the fuse
may open.

• Plug in battery equipped electronic

devices with reverse current pro-
tection. The current from the bat-
tery may flow into the vehicle’s
electri cal/electronic system and
cause system malfunction.

USB charger (if equipped)

The USB charger is designed to
recharge batteries of small size elec-
trical devices using a USB cable. The
electrical devices can be recharged
when the Engine Start/Stop button is
in ACC/ON/START position.
The battery charging state may be
monitored on the electrical device.
Disconnect the USB cable from the
USB port after use.

WARNING -

Electric shock

Do not put a finger or a foreign
element (pen, etc.) into a power
outlet and do not touch with a
wet hand. You may receive an
electric shock.

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• Some devices are not supported

for fast charging but will be
charged with normal speed.

• Use the USB charger when the

engine is running to prevent bat-
tery discharge.

• Only devices that fit the USB port

can be used.

• The USB charger can be used only

for battery charging purposes.

• Battery chargers cannot be

charged.

AC inverter (if equipped)

The AC inverter supplies 115V/150W
electric power to operate electric
accessories or equipment.
If you wish to use the AC inverter,
open up the AC inverter cover and
connect a plug to it. The AC inverter
supplies electric power when engine
is running.

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NOTICE

• Rated voltage : AC 115V
• Maximum electric power : 150W
• In order to avoid an electrical sys-

tem failure, electric shock, etc., be
sure to read owner's manual
before use.

• Be sure to close the cover except

for when in use.

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• To prevent the battery from being dis-

charged, do not use the AC inverter
while the engine is not running.

• After using an electric accessory or

equipment, pull the plug out. Leaving
the accessory or equipment plugged
in for a long time may cause battery
discharge.

• Do not use an electric accessory or

equipment the power consumption of
which is greater than 150W (115V).

• When the AC inverter input voltage is

less than 11.3V, automatically turn off
the power.
AC inverter will operate as normal
when the voltage is increased.

• When the AC inverter input voltage

is less than 10.7V, power will turn
off. The AC inverter will operate as
normal when the voltage is
increased.

• While the power consumption of

some electrical devices/appliances
may be within the AC inverter’s
electric power range, it may mal-
function in below cases.

- If the device/appliance requires

high electric power for initial start
up

- If the device/appliance processes

precise/very accurate data

- If the device/appliance requires

very stable supply of electricity

Wireless smart phone charg-
ing system (if equipped)

A wireless smart phone charging
system located in front of the center
console
Firmly close all doors, and turn the
ignition to ACC or IGN ON. To start
wireless charging, place the smart
phone equipped with wireless charg-
ing function on the wireless charging
pad.

CAUTION -

Electric acces-
sory devices

• Do not use broken electric

accessories which may dam-
age the AC inverter and elec-
trical systems of the vehicle.

• Do not use two or more elec-

tric accessories at the same
time. It may cause damage to
the electrical systems of the
vehicle.

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For best wireless charging results,
place the smart phone on the center
of the charging pad.
The wireless charging system is
designed for one smart phone
equipped with QI per single usage
only. Please refer to the smart phone
accessory cover or the smart phone
manufacturer homepage to check
whether your smart phone supports
QI function.

Wireless smart phone charging

1. Remove any object on the smart

phone charging pad including the
smart key. If there is any foreign
object on the pad other than a
smart phone, the wireless charging
function may not operate properly.

2. Place the smart phone on the cen-

ter of the wireless charging pad.

3. The indicator light will change to

orange once the wireless charging
begins. After the charging is com-
plete, the orange light will change
to green.

4. You can choose to turn the wireless

charging function to either ON or
OFF by selecting the USM on the
instrument cluster. (Please refer to
“Instrument Cluster” for details).

If the wireless charging does not
work, gently move your smart phone
around the pad until the charging
indicator light turns orange.
Depending on the smart phone, the
charging indicator light may not turn
green even after the charging is com-
plete.

If the wireless charging is not func-
tioning properly, the orange light will
blink and flash for ten seconds then
turn off. In such cases, remove the
smart phone from the pad and
replace it on the pad again, or double
check the charging status.
If you leave the smart phone on the
charging pad when the vehicle igni-
tion is in OFF, the vehicle will alert
you through warning messages and
sound (applicable for vehicles with
voice guidance function) after the
‘Good bye’ function on the instru-
ment cluster ends.

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NOTICE

• When the interior temperature of

the wireless charging system rises
above a set temperature, the wire-
less charging will cease to func-
tion. After the interior tempera-
ture drops below the threshold,
the wireless charging function will
resume.

• The wireless charging may not

function properly when there is a
heavy accessory cover on the
smart phone.

• The wireless charging will stop

when using the wireless smart key
search function to prevent radio
wave disruption.

• The wireless charging will stop

when the smart key is moved out
of the vehicle with the ignition in
ON.

• The wireless charging will stop

when any of the doors is opened
(applicable for vehicles equipped
with smart keys).

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CAUTION

- Liquid in

Wireless Smart Phone
Charger

To prevent liquid from damag-
ing the wireless smart phone
charging system in your vehi-
cle, be sure not to spill liquid
over the charging system when
charging your phone.

CAUTION

- Metal in

Wireless Charging System

If any metallic object such as
coins is located between the
wireless charging system and
the smart phone, the charging
may be disrupted. Also, the
metallic object may heat up and
potentially damage the charging
system. If there is any metallic
object between the smart phone
and the charging pad, immedi-
ately remove the smart phone.
Remove the metallic object after
it has cooled down.

WARNING -

Distracted
driving

Driving while distracted can
result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol that may lead to an acci-
dent, severe personal injury,
and death. The driver’s primary
responsibility is in the safe and
legal operation of a vehicle, and
use of any handheld devices,
other equipment, or vehicle sys-
tems which take the driver’s
eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a
vehicle or which are not permis-
sible by law should never be
used during operation of the
vehicle.

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• The wireless charging will stop

when the vehicle is turned OFF.

• The wireless charging will stop

when the smart phone is not in
complete contact with the wireless
charging pad.

• Items equipped with magnetic

components such as credit card,
telephone card, bankbook, any
transportation ticket and such
may become damaged during
wireless charging.

• Place the smart phone on the cen-

ter of the charge pad for best
results. The smart phone may not
charge when placed near the rim
of the charging pad. When the
smart phone does get charged, it
may heat up excessively.

• For smart phones without built-in

wireless charging system, an
appropriate accessory has to be
equipped.

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• Smart phones of some manufac-

turers may display messages on
weak current. This is due to the
particular characteristic of the
smart phone and does not imply a
malfunction on wireless charging
function.

• The indicator light of some manu-

facturers’ smart phones may still
be orange after the smart phone is
fully charged. This is due to the
particular characteristic of the
smart phone and not a malfunc-
tion of the wireless charging.

• When any smart phone without a

wireless charging function or a
metallic object is placed on the
charging pad, a small noise may
sound. This small sound is due to
the vehicle discerning compatibili-
ty of the object placed on the
charging pad. It does not affect
your vehicle or the smart phone in
any way.

Clothes hanger (if equipped)

❈ This actual feature may differ from the illus-

tration.

A Coat hook is next to the rear grab
handle.

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CAUTION -

Hanging
clothing

Do not hang heavy clothes,
since those may damage the
hook.

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Floor mat anchor (s)
(if equipped)

When using a floor mat on the front
floor carpet, make sure it attaches to
the floor mat anchor(s) in your vehi-
cle. This keeps the floor mat from
sliding forward.

The following must be observed
when installing ANY floor mat to the
vehicle.
• Ensure that the floor mats are

securely attached to the vehicle's
floor mat anchor(s) before driving
the vehicle.

• Do not use ANY floor mat that can-

not be firmly attached to the vehi-
cle's floor mat anchors.

• Do not stack floor mats on top of

one another (e.g. all-weather rub-
ber mat on top of a carpeted floor
mat). Only a single floor mat should
be installed in each position.

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NOTICE

Your vehicle was manufactured with
driver's side floor mat anchors that
are designed to securely hold the
floor mat in place. To avoid any
interference with pedal operation,
Kia recommends that only the Kia
floor mat designed for use in your
vehicle be installed.

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Type A

■

Type B

WARNING -

After market
floor mat

Do not install aftermarket floor
mats that are not capable of
being securely attached to the
vehicle's floor mat anchors.
Unsecured floor mats can inter-
fere with pedal operation.

WARNING

Do not hang other objects such
as hangers or hard objects
except clothes. Also, do not put
heavy,

sharp or breakable

objects in the cloth pockets. In
an accident or when the curtain
air bag is inflated, it may cause
vehicle damage or personal
injury.

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Luggage net holder
(if equipped)

To keep items from shifting in the
cargo area, you can use the holders
located in the cargo area to attach
the luggage net.
If necessary, we recommend that
you contact an authorized Kia dealer.

Cargo security screen
(if equipped)

Use the cargo security screen to
hide items stored in the cargo area.
To use the cargo security screen,
pull the handle backward and insert
the edges into the slots.

WARNING -

Luggage net

Always keep your face and
body out of the luggage net
recoil path and avoid using the
luggage net when the straps
have visible signs of wear or
damage. The luggage net can
snap and cause injuries.

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CAUTION

To prevent damage to the vehi-
cle, care should be taken when
carrying fragile or bulky objects
in the luggage compartment.

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WARNING -

Cargo

Security Screen

Do not place objects on the
cargo security screen. Such
objects may be thrown about
inside the vehicle and possibly
injure vehicle occupants during
an accident or when braking.

CAUTION

Do not place luggage on the
cargo security screen. This may
cause the security screen to
become damaged or malformed.