KIA Niro Plug-in Hybrid (2018 year). Manual — part 16

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Lighting control

The light switch has a Headlight and
a Parking light position.
To operate the lights, turn the knob at
the end of the control lever to one of
the following positions:
(1) OFF position/DRL off position.
(2) Auto light position
(3) Parking & Tail light
(4) Headlight position

Parking & Tail light (

)

When the light switch is in the park-
ing light position, the tail, license and
instrument panel lights will turn ON.

Headlight position (

)

When the light switch is in the head-
light position, the head, tail, license
lights will turn ON.

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NOTICE

The ignition switch must be in the ON
position to turn on the headlights.

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Auto light position

When the light switch is in the AUTO
light position, the taillights and head-
lights will turn ON or OFF automati-
cally depending on the amount of
light outside the vehicle.
When the light switch is positioned at
an auto light position, at first, the
wiper will turn on and then, after 5
seconds the head lamp will turn on
automatically.
If the head lamp has been turned on
due to this function of the vehicle, the
head lamp will turn off 60 seconds
after the wiper has been turned off.

High beam operation

To turn on the high beam headlamp,
push the lever away from you. The
lever will return to its original position.
The high beam indicator will light
when the headlight high beams are
switched on.
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the lights
on for a prolonged time while the
engine is not running.

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WARNING -

High beams

Do not use high beam when
there are other vehicles. Using
high beam could obstruct the
other driver’s vision.

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To flash the headlights, pull the lever
towards you. It will return to the nor-
mal (low beam) position when
released. The headlight switch does
not need to be on to use this flashing
feature.

Turn signals and lane change
signals

The ignition switch must be on for the
turn signals to function. To turn on
the turn signals, move the lever up or
down (A). The green arrow indicators
on the instrument panel indicate
which turn signal is operating.
They will self-cancel after a turn is
completed. If the indicator continues
to flash after a turn, manually return
the lever to the OFF position.
To signal a lane change, move the
turn signal lever slightly and hold it in
position (B). The lever will return to
the OFF position when released.

If an indicator stays on and does not
flash or if it flashes abnormally, one of
the turn signal bulbs may be burned
out and will require replacement.

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NOTICE

If an indicator flash is abnormally
quick or slow, a bulb may be burned
out or have a poor electrical connec-
tion in the circuit.

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Check headlight

This warning message illuminates if
there is a malfunction (burned-out
bulb except LED lamp or circuit mal-
function) with the headlamp. In this
case, have your vehicle inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.

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NOTICE

• When replacing the bulb, use the

same wattage bulb.
For more information, refer to
“BULB WATTAGE” in chapter 9.

• If the different wattage bulb is

equipped with the vehicle, this
warning message is not displayed.

Front fog light (if equipped)

Fog lights are used to provide
improved visibility when visibility is
poor due to fog, rain or snow, etc. The
fog lights will turn on when the fog light
switch (1) is turned to the on position
after the headlight is turned on.
To turn off the fog lights, turn the fog
light switch (1) to the ON position
again.
When in operation, the fog lights
consume large amounts of vehicle
electrical power. Only use the fog
lights when visibility is poor.

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A : Wiper speed control (front)

· MIST – Single wipe
· OFF – Off
· INT – Intermittent wipe
· LO – Low wiper speed
· HI – High wiper speed

B : Intermittent control wipe time

adjustment

C : Wash with brief wipes (front)*

D : Rear wiper/washer control*

· HI – Continuous wipe
· LO – Intermittent wipe*
· OFF – Off

E : Wash with brief wipes (rear)*

* if equipped

Windshield wipers

Operates as follows when the igni-
tion switch is turned ON.
MIST : For a single wiping cycle,

move the lever to this (MIST)
position and release it. The
wipers will operate continu-
ously if the lever is held in this
position.

OFF : Wiper is not in operation
INT : Wiper operates intermittently at

the same wiping intervals. Use
this mode in light rain or mist.
To vary the speed setting, turn
the speed control knob.

LO : Normal wiper speed
HI : Fast wiper speed

WIPERS AND WASHERS

Windshield wiper/washer

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Rear window wiper/washer

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NOTICE

If there is heavy accumulation of
snow or ice on the windshield, defrost
the windshield for about 10 minutes,
or until the snow and/or ice is
removed before using the windshield
wipers to ensure proper operation.

Front windshield washers

In the OFF position, pull the lever
gently toward you to spray washer
fluid on the windshield and to run the
wipers 1-3 cycles.
Use this function when the wind-
shield is dirty.
The spray and wiper operation will
continue until you release the lever.
If the washer does not work, check
the washer fluid level. If the fluid level
is not sufficient, you will need to add
appropriate non-abrasive windshield
washer fluid to the washer reservoir.

The reservoir filler neck is located in
the front of the engine compartment
on the passenger side.

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CAUTION -

Washer pump

To prevent possible damage to
the washer pump, do not oper-
ate the washer when the fluid
reservoir is empty.

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Rear window wiper and wash-
er switch

The rear window wiper and washer
switch is located at the end of the
wiper and washer switch lever. Turn
the switch to the desired position to
operate the rear wiper and washer.
HI : Continuous wipe
LO : Intermittent wipe
OFF : OFF

WARNING -

Obscured
visibility

Do not use the washer in freez-
ing temperatures without first
warming the windshield with
the defrosters; the washer solu-
tion could freeze on the wind-
shield and obscure your vision.

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CAUTION -

Wipers &

windshields

• To prevent possible damage

to the wipers or windshield,
do not operate the wipers
when the windshield is dry.

• To prevent damage to the wiper

blades, do not use gasoline,
kerosene, paint thinner, or
other solvents on or near them.

• To prevent damage to the

wiper arms and other compo-
nents, do not attempt to move
the wipers manually.

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Push the lever away from you to
spray rear washer fluid and to run the
rear wipers 1 ~ 3 cycles. The spray
and wiper operation will continue
until you release the lever

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Do not use the interior lights for
extended periods when the engine is
not running.
It may cause battery discharge.

Automatic turn off function
(if equipped)

The interior lights automatically turn
off approximately 20 minutes after
the ignition switch is turned off, if the
lights are in the ON position.
If your vehicle is equipped with the
theft alarm system, the interior lights
automatically turn off approximately
5 seconds after the system in armed
stage.

Room lamp

•

: The light stays on at all times.

INTERIOR LIGHTS

WARNING -

Interior
Lights

Do not use the interior lights
when driving in the dark.
Accidents could happen
because the view may be
obscured by interior lights.

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Type B

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Type A

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Map lamp

• Press the lens (1) to turn ON the

map lamp.
To turn the map lamp OFF press
the lens (1) again.

•

(2) : DOOR mode

- The map lamp and room lamp

come on when a door is opened.
The lamps go out after approxi-
mately 30 seconds.

- The map lamp and room lamp

come on for approximately 30 sec-
onds when doors are unlocked
with a transmitter or smart key as
long as the doors are not opened.

- The map lamp and room lamp will

stay on for approximately 20 min-
utes if a door is opened with the
ignition switch in the ACC or
LOCK/OFF position.

- The map lamp and room lamp will

stay on continuously if the door is
opened with the ignition switch in
the ON position.

- The map lamp and room lamp will

go out immediately if the ignition
switch is changed to the ON posi-
tion or all doors are locked.

- To turn off the DOOR mode, press

the DOOR button (2) once again
(not pressed).

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NOTICE

The DOOR mode and ROOM mode
can not be selected at the same time.

Front Room Lamp:

• Type A

(3): Press this switch to turn the

front and rear room lamps
on.

(4): Press this switch to turn the

front and rear room lamps
off.

• Type B

(3): Press this switch to turn the

front and rear room lamps on
and off.

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Type B

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Type A

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Liftgate room lamp

The liftgate room lamp comes on
when the liftgate is opened.

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NOTICE

The liftgate lamp comes on as long
as the liftgate lid is open. To prevent
unnecessary charging system drain,
close the liftgate lid securely after
using the liftgate.

Vanity mirror lamp (if equipped)

Push the switch to turn the light on or
off.
•

: The lamp will turn on if this

button is pressed.

•

: The lamp will turn off if this

button is pressed.

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CAUTION -

Vanity mirror
lamp

Always have the switch in the
off position when the vanity mir-
ror lamp is not in use. If the sun-
visor is closed without the lamp
off, it may discharge the battery
or damage the sunvisor.

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WELCOME SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Headlight (Headlamp) escort
function

The headlights (and/or taillights)
remain on for approximately 5 min-
utes after the ignition key is removed
or turned to the ACC or LOCK posi-
tion. However, if the driver’s door is
opened and closed, the headlights
are turned off after 15 seconds.
The headlights can be turned off by
pressing the lock button on the trans-
mitter or smart key twice or turning
off the light switch from the headlight
or Auto light position.

Interior light

When the interior light switch is in the
DOOR position and all doors (and lift-
gate) are locked and closed, the
room lamp will come on for 30 sec-
onds if any of the below is performed.
• With the smart key system

- When the door unlock button is

pressed on the smart key.

- When the button of the outside

door handle is pressed.

At this time, if you press the door lock
button, the lamps will turn off imme-
diately.

Pocket lamp (if equipped)

When all doors are locked and
closed, the pocket lamp will come on
for 15 seconds if any of the below is
performed.
• With the smart key system

- When the door unlock button is

pressed on the smart key.

- When the button of the outside

door handle is pressed.

At this time, if you press the door lock
button, the lamps will turn off imme-
diately.

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If you want to defrost and defog the
front windshield, refer to “Windshield
defrosting and defogging” in this sec-
tion.

Rear window defroster

The defroster heats the window to
remove frost, fog and thin ice from
the rear window, while the engine is
running.

To activate the rear window
defroster, press the rear window
defroster button located in the center
facia switch panel. The indicator on
the rear window defroster button illu-
minates when the defroster is ON.
If there is heavy accumulation of
snow on the rear window, brush it off
before operating the rear defroster.
The rear window defroster automati-
cally turns off after approximately 20
minutes or when the ignition switch is
turned off. To turn off the defroster,
press the rear window defroster but-
ton again.

Outside rearview mirror defroster
(if equipped)

If your vehicle is equipped with the
outside rearview mirror defrosters,
they will operate at the same time
you turn on the rear window
defroster.

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CAUTION -

Conductors

To prevent damage to the con-
ductors bonded to the inside
surface of the rear window,
never use sharp instruments or
window cleaners containing
abrasives to clean the window.

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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

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1. Driver’s temperature control knob

2. AUTO (automatic control) button

3. Front windshield defroster button

4. Rear window defroster button

5. Air conditioning button

6. Air intake control button

7. OFF button

8. Fan speed control button

9. Mode selection button

10. Passenger's temperature control knob

11. SYNC temperature control selection but-

ton

12. Climate button

13. Driver only select button

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NOTICE

Operating the blower when the
ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion could cause the battery to dis-
charge. Operate the blower when
the engine is running.

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Type B

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Type A

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Automatic heating and air con-
ditioning

1. Press the AUTO button. The

modes, fan speeds, air intake and
air-conditioning will be controlled
automatically by setting the tem-
perature.

2. Turn the temperature control knob

to the desired temperature.

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NOTICE

• To turn the automatic operation

off, select any button or switch of
the following:
- Mode selection button
- Air conditioning button
- Front windshield defroster button

(Press the button one more time
to deselect the front windshield
defroster function. The ‘AUTO’
sign will illuminate on the infor-
mation display once again.)

- Air intake control button
- Fan speed control switch
The selected function will be con-
trolled manually while other func-
tions operate automatically.

• For your convenience and to

improve the effectiveness of the
climate control, use the AUTO
button and set the temperature to
73°F (23°C).

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Driver’s side

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Passenger’s side

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NOTICE

Never place anything over the sensor
located on the instrument panel to
ensure better control of the heating
and cooling system.

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