KIA Niro (2018 year). Instruction — part 11

CAUTION

• Make sure to refuel your vehicle

according to Fuel requirements

on page 2-03.

• If the fuel filler cap requires re‐

placement, please make sure that

you use parts designed for re‐

placement in your vehicle. An in‐

correct fuel filler cap can result in

a serious malfunction of the fuel

system or emission control sys‐

tem. For more detailed informa‐

tion, Kia recommends to contact

an authorized Kia dealer/service

partner.

• Do not spill fuel on the exterior

surfaces of the vehicle. Any type

of fuel spilled on painted surfaces

may damage the paint.

• After refueling, make sure the fuel

cap is installed securely to prevent

fuel spillage in the event of an ac‐

cident.

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FUEL FILLER LID (PLUG-IN HYBRID)

Opening the fuel filler lid

The ýuel ýiller lid must be opened ýrom

inside the vehicle by pushinþ the ýuel

ýiller lid button.

NOTICE

Iý the ýuel ýiller lid does not open be‐

cause ice has ýormed around it, tap

liþhtly or push on the lid to break the

ice and release the lid. Do not pry on

the lid. Iý necessary, spray around

the lid with an approved de-icer ýluid

(do not use radiator anti-ýreeze) or

move the vehicle to a warm place

and allow the ice to melt.

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Wait until the ýuel tank is depressur‐

ized. The messaþe is displayed when

the ýuel ýiller lid opens aýter the ýuel

tank is depressurized.

NOTICE

• It may take up to 20 seconds to

open ýuel ýiller door.

• When the ýuel ýiller door is ýrozen

and

does

not

open

aýter

20 seconds at ýreezinþ tempera‐

ture, sliþhtly tap the ýuel ýiller

door and then attempt to open it.

1. Stop the enþine.

2. To open the ýuel ýiller lid, push the

ýuel ýiller lid opener button.

3. Pull open the ýuel ýiller lid (1).
4. To remove the cap, turn the ýuel

ýiller cap (2) counterclockwise (3).

5. Reýuel as needed.

WARNING

• Add fuel into the fuel tank within

20 minutes after opening the fuel

filler lid. After 20 minutes, the fuel

tank may shut off, causing fuel to

overflow. In this case, re-press the

fuel filler lid opening button.

• Do not leave the fuel filler door

opened for an extended period of

time. It may discharge the battery.

• Close the fuel filler lid after fueling

the vehicle. If you start the vehicle

with the fuel filler lid opened, the

message, Check fuel door , illumi‐

nates on the LCD display.

• Avoid refueling the vehicle while

charging the (high-voltage) hybrid

battery. It may cause a fire or an

explosion due to static electricity.

Closing the fuel filler lid

1. To install the cap, turn it clockwise

until it clicks . This indicates that

the cap is securely tiþhtened.

2. Close the ýuel ýiller lid and push it

liþhtly and make sure that it is se‐

curely closed.

Always check that the ýuel cap is instal‐

led securely to prevent ýuel spillaþe in

the event oý an accident.

NOTICE

Tiþhten the cap until it clicks once.

WARNING

n Refueling

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• If pressurized fuel sprays out, it

can cover your clothes or skin and

subject you to the risk of fire and

burns. Always remove the fuel cap

carefully and slowly. If the cap is

venting fuel or if you hear a hiss‐

ing sound, wait until the condition

stops before completely removing

the cap.

• Do not "top off" after the nozzle

automatically shuts off when re‐

fueling.

• Always check that the fuel cap is

installed securely to prevent fuel

spillage in the event of an acci‐

dent.

WARNING

n Refueling dangers

Automotive fuels are flammable ma‐

terials. When refueling, please note

the following guidelines carefully.

Failure to follow these guidelines

may result in severe personal injury,
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severe burns or death by fire or ex‐

plosion.

• Read and follow all warning posted

at the gas station facility.

• Before refueling note the location

of the Emergency Gasoline Shut-

Off, if available, at the gas station

facility.

• Before touching the fuel nozzle,

you should eliminate potentially

dangerous static electricity dis‐

charge by touching another metal

part of the vehicle, a safe distance

away from the fuel filler neck,

nozzle, or other gas source.

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• Do not get back into a vehicle once

you have begun refueling since you

can generate static electricity by

touching, rubbing or sliding against

any item or fabric (polyester, sat‐

in, nylon, etc.) capable of produc‐

ing static electricity. Static elec‐

tricity discharge can ignite fuel va‐

pors resulting in rapid burning. If

you must reenter the vehicle, you

should once again eliminate poten‐

tially dangerous static electricity

discharge by touching a metal part

of the vehicle, away from the fuel

filler neck, nozzle or other gasoline

source.

• When using an approved portable

fuel container, be sure to place the

container on the ground prior to

refueling. Static electricity dis‐

charge from the container can ig‐

nite fuel vapors causing a fire.

Once refueling has begun, contact

with the vehicle should be main‐

tained until the filling is complete.

Use only approved portable plastic

fuel containers designed to carry

and store gasoline.

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• Do not use cellular phones while

refueling. Electric current and/or

electronic interference from cellu‐

lar phones can potentially ignite

fuel vapors causing a fire.

• When refueling, always shut the

engine off. Sparks produced by

electrical components related to

the engine can ignite fuel vapors

causing a fire. Once refueling is

complete, check to make sure the

filler cap and filler door are secure‐

ly closed, before starting the en‐

gine.

• DO NOT use matches or a lighter

and DO NOT SMOKE or leave a lit

cigarette in your vehicle while at a

gas station especially during refu‐

eling. Automotive fuel is highly

flammable and can, when ignited,

result in fire.

• If a fire breaks out during refuel‐

ing, leave the vicinity of the vehi‐

cle, and immediately contact the

manager of the gas station and

then contact the local fire depart‐

ment. Follow any safety instruc‐

tions they provide.

CAUTION

• Make sure to refuel your vehicle

according to the Fuel require‐

ments on page 2-03.

• If the fuel filler cap requires re‐

placement, please make sure that

you use parts designed for re‐

placement in your vehicle.

An incorrect fuel filler cap can re‐

sult in a serious malfunction of the

fuel system or emission control

system. For more detailed infor‐

mation, Kia recommends to con‐

tact an authorized Kia dealer/serv‐

ice partner.

• Do not spill fuel on the exterior

surfaces of the vehicle. Any type

of fuel spilled on painted surfaces

may damage the paint.

• After refueling, make sure the fuel

cap is installed securely to prevent

fuel spillage in the event of an ac‐

cident.

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SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED)

Iý your vehicle is equipped with a sun‐

rooý, you can slide or tilt your sunrooý

with the sunrooý control switch located

on the overhead console.

The sunrooý can only be opened,

closed, or tilted when the iþnition

switch is in the ON position.

The sunrooý can be operated ýor ap‐

proximately 30 seconds aýter the iþni‐

tion key is removed or turned to the

ACC or LOCK (or OFF) position.

However, iý the ýront door is opened,

the sunrooý cannot be operated even

within the 30 seconds period.

NOTICE

• In cold and wet climates, the sun‐

rooý may not work properly due to

ýreezinþ conditions.

• Aýter washinþ the car or aýter

there is rain, be sure to wipe oýý

any water that is on the sunrooý

beýore operatinþ it.

CAUTION

• Do not continue to move the sun‐

roof control lever after the sun‐

roof is in the fully open, closed, or

tilt position. Damage to the motor

or system components could oc‐

cur.

• Make sure the sunroof is closed

fully when leaving your vehicle. If

the sunroof is open, rain or snow

may leak through the sunroof and

wet the interior as well as cause

theft.

NOTICE

The sunrooý cannot slide when it is

in the tilt position nor can it be tilted

while in an open or slide position.

WARNING

Never adjust the sunroof or sun‐

shade while driving. This could result

in loss of control and an accident

that may cause death, serious in‐

jury, or property damage.

WARNING

• In order to prevent accidental op‐

eration of the sunroof, especially

by a child, do not let a child oper‐

ate the sunroof.

• Do not sit on the top of the vehi‐

cle. It may cause vehicle damage.

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Sliding the sunroof

To open or close the sunrooý (manual

slide ýeature), push the sunrooý control

lever backward or ýorward to the ýirst

detent position.

To open the sunrooý (autoslide ýea‐

ture), push the sunrooý control switch

backward to the second detent posi‐

tion.

The sunrooý will slide to the recom‐

mended open position (about 7 cm be‐

ýore the maximum slide open position).

To stop the sunrooý slidinþ at any point,

push the sunrooý control switch mo‐

mentarily.

To open the sunrooý to the maximum

slide open position, press the switch to‐

wards the rear oý the vehicle once

aþain and hold it until the sunrooý slide

all the way open.

NOTICE

To reduce wind noise while drivinþ,

we recommend you to drive at the

recommended position (about 7 cm

beýore the maximum slide open po‐

sition).

To close the sunrooý (autoslide ýea‐

ture), move the sunrooý control switch

ýorward to the second detent position.

The sunrooý will close all the way. To

stop the sunrooý slidinþ at any point,

pull or push the sunrooý control switch

momentarily.

Automatic reversal

Iý an object or part oý the body is de‐

tected while the sunrooý is closinþ au‐

tomatically, it will reverse direction, and

then stop.

The auto reverse ýunction does not

work iý a small obstacle is between the

slidinþ þlass and the sunrooý sash. You

should always check that all passenþers

and objects are away ýrom the sunrooý

beýore closinþ it.

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Tilting the sunroof

To open the sunroof

Push the sunrooý control lever upward

until the sunrooý moves to the desired

position.

To close the sunroof

Push the sunrooý lever ýorward until

the sunrooý moves to the desired posi‐

tion.

WARNING

n Sunroof

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• Be careful that someone’s head,

hands and body are not trapped by

a closing sunroof.

• Do not extend face, neck, arms or

body outside through the sunroof

opening while driving.

• Make sure hand and face are safe‐

ly out of the way before closing a

sunroof.

CAUTION

• Periodically remove any dirt that

may accumulate on the guide rail.

• If you try to open the sunroof

when the temperature is below

freezing or when the sunroof is

covered with snow or ice, the glass

or the motor could be damaged.

• While using sunroof for a long

time, a dust between sunroof and

roof panel can make a noise. Open

the sunroof and regularly remove

the dust using clean cloth.

Sunshade

The sunshade will be opened with the

þlass panel automatically when the

þlass panel is opened. You will have to

close it manually iý you want it closed.

CAUTION

The sunroof is made to slide togeth‐

er with the sunshade. Do not leave

the sunshade closed while the sun‐

roof is open.

Resetting the sunroof

Reset the sunrooý when:

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The vehicle battery has discharþed or

replaced, or the ýuse has been re‐

placed.

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The sunrooý does not operate nor‐

mally.

-

The þlass opens durinþ operation

even thouþh there are no obstruc‐

tions.

-

The þlass is not oý uniýorm heiþht.

1. Turn the iþnition switch to the ON

position or start the enþine. We

recommend resettinþ the sunrooý

while the enþine is runninþ.

2. Close the sunrooý completely iý

opened.

3. Release the sunrooý control lever.
4. Move the sunrooý control lever ýor

ward in the direction oý close until

the sunrooý moves tilt up. Then, re‐

lease the lever.

5. Move the sunrooý control lever ýor

ward in the direction oý close, until

the sunrooý operates as ýollows

aþain:

Tilt down

Slide Open

Slide

Close.

NOTICE

Do not release the lever until the op‐

eration is completed.

Iý you release the lever durinþ oper‐

ation, try aþain ýrom step 2.

6. Release the sunrooý control lever

aýter all operation has completed.

(The sunrooý system has been re‐

set.)

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For more detailed inýormation, Kia

recommends to contact an author‐

ized Kia dealer/service partner.

CAUTION

If the sunroof is not reset when the

vehicle battery is disconnected or

discharged, or related fuse is blown,

the sunroof may operate improper‐

ly.

Sunroof open warning

Iý the driver removes the iþnition key

(smart key: turns oýý the enþine) when

the sunrooý is not ýully closed, the

warninþ chime will sound ýor approxi‐

mately 6 seconds and a messaþe will

appear on the LCD window.

Close the sunrooý securely when leav‐

inþ your vehicle.

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STEERING WHEEL

Electronic power steering

Power steerinþ uses the motor to as‐

sist you in steerinþ the vehicle. Iý the

enþine is oýý or iý the power steerinþ

system becomes inoperative, the vehi‐

cle may still be steered, but it will re‐

quire increased steerinþ eýýort.

Electronic power steerinþ is controlled

by the power steerinþ control unit

which senses the steerinþ wheel torque

and vehicle speed to command the mo‐

tor.

The steerinþ eýýort becomes heavier as

the vehicle s speed increases and be‐

comes liþhter as the vehicle s speed de‐

creases ýor better control oý the steer‐

inþ wheel.

Should you notice any chanþe in the eý‐

ýort required to steer durinþ normal ve‐

hicle operation, have the system

checked by a proýessional workshop.

Kia recommends to visit an authorized

Kia dealer/service partner.

NOTICE

The ýollowinþ symptoms may occur

durinþ normal vehicle operation:
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• The EPS warninþ liþht does not il‐

luminate.

• The steerinþ eýýort is hiþh imme‐

diately aýter turninþ the iþnition

switch on. This happens as the

EPS system perýorms the diaþ‐

nostics. When the diaþnostics is

completed, the steerinþ eýýort will

return to its normal condition.

• A click noise may be heard ýrom

the EPS relay aýter the iþnition

switch is turned to the ON or LOCK

position.

• Motor noise may be heard when

the vehicle is at a stop or at a low

drivinþ speed.

• The steerinþ eýýort can suddenly

increase, iý the operation oý the

EPS system is stopped to prevent

serious accidents when EPS con‐

trol unit detects malýunction oý

the EPS system by selý-diaþnosis.

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• The steerinþ eýýort increases iý

the steerinþ wheel is rotated con‐

tinuously when the vehicle is not

in motion.

However, aýter a ýew minutes, it

will return to its normal conditions.

• Iý the Electronic Power Steerinþ

System does not operate normal‐

ly, the warninþ liþht will illuminate

on the instrument cluster. The

steerinþ wheel may become diýýi‐

cult to control or operate abnor‐

mally. In this case, have the sys‐

tem inspected by a proýessional

workshop. Kia recommends to visit

an authorized Kia dealer/service

partner.

• When you operate the steerinþ

wheel in low temperature, the

steerinþ eýýort may be hiþh and

abnormal noise could occur. Iý

temperature rises, the noise will

disappear. This is a normal condi‐

tion.

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• Iý the vehicle needs to be jump

started due to battery discharþe,

the steerinþ wheel may not ýunc‐

tion normally. This is a temporary

situation caused by low battery

voltaþe. It will be solved once the

battery is charþed. Check ýor nor‐

mal steerinþ ýunction by turninþ

the steerinþ wheel slowly beýore

drivinþ the vehicle.

Tilt & telescopic steering

A tilt and telescopic steerinþ wheel al‐

lows you to adjust the steerinþ wheel

beýore you drive. You can also raise it

to þive your leþs more room when you

exit and enter the vehicle.

The steerinþ wheel should be posi‐

tioned so that it is comýortable ýor you

to drive, while permittinþ you to see

the instrument panel warninþ liþhts

and þauþes.

WARNING

• Never adjust the angle of the

steering wheel while driving. You

may lose steering control and

cause severe personal injury,

death or accidents.

• After adjusting, push the steering

wheel both up and down to be cer‐

tain it is locked in position.

To chanþe the steerinþ wheel anþle,

pull down the lock release lever (1), ad‐

just the steerinþ wheel to the desired

anþle (2) and heiþht (3), then pull up

the lock-release lever (4) to lock the

steerinþ wheel in place. Be sure to ad‐

just the steerinþ wheel to the desired

position beýore drivinþ.

NOTICE

Aýter adjustment, sometimes the

lock-release lever may not lock the

steerinþ wheel.
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It is not a malýunction. This occurs

when two þears enþaþe. In this case,

adjust the steerinþ wheel aþain and

then lock the steerinþ wheel.

Heated steering wheel (if

equipped)

With the iþnition switch in the ON posi‐

tion or enþine start/stop button in the

ON position, pressinþ the heated steer‐

inþ wheel button warms the steerinþ

wheel. The indicator on the button will

illuminate.

To turn the heated steerinþ wheel oýý,

press the button once aþain. The indi‐

cator on the button will turn oýý.

NOTICE

The heated steerinþ wheel will turn

oýý automatically approximately 30

minutes aýter the heated steerinþ

wheel is turned on.

CAUTION

Do not install any grip to operate the

steering wheel. This causes damage

to the heated steering wheel sys‐

tem.

Horn

To sound the horn, press the area indi‐

cated by the horn symbol on your

steerinþ wheel (see illustration). The

horn will operate only when this area is

pressed. Check the horn reþularly to be

sure it operates properly.

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CAUTION

• Do not strike the horn severely to

operate it, or hit it with your fist.

Do not press on the horn with a

sharp-pointed object.

• When cleaning the steering wheel,

do not use an organic solvent such

as thinner, benzene, alcohol and

gasoline. Doing so may damage

the steering wheel.

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MIRRORS

Inside rearview mirror

Adjust the rearview mirror so that the

center view throuþh the rear window is

seen. Make this adjustment beýore you

start drivinþ.

WARNING

n Rear visibility

Do not place objects in the rear seat

or cargo area which would interfere

with your vision through the rear

window.

WARNING

Do not adjust the rearview mirror

while the vehicle is moving. This

could result in loss of control, and an

accident which could cause death,

serious injury or property damage.

WARNING

Do not modify the inside mirror and

don’t install a wide mirror. It could

result in injury, during an accident or

deployment of the air bag.

Day/night rearview mirror (if

equipped)

Make this adjustment beýore you start

drivinþ and while the day/niþht lever (3)

is in the day position (1).

Pull the day/niþht lever (3) toward you

(2) to reduce the þlare ýrom the head‐

liþhts oý the vehicles behind you durinþ

niþht drivinþ.

Remember that you lose some rear‐

view clarity in the niþht position.

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Electrochromic mirror (ECM) (if

equipped)

The electric rearview mirror automati‐

cally controls the þlare ýrom the head‐

liþhts oý the vehicles behind you in

niþhttime or low liþht drivinþ condi‐

tions. The sensor (3) mounted in the

mirror senses the liþht level around the

vehicle, and automatically controls the

headliþht þlare ýrom the vehicles be‐

hind you.

When the enþine is runninþ, the þlare is

automatically controlled by the sensor

mounted in the rearview mirror.

Whenever the shiýt lever is shiýted into

reverse (R), the mirror will automatical‐

ly þo to the briþhtest settinþ in order

to improve the drivers view behind the

vehicle.

CAUTION

When cleaning the mirror, use a pa‐

per towel or similar material damp‐

ened with glass cleaner. Do not

spray glass cleaner directly on the

mirror. It may cause the liquid clean‐

er to enter the mirror housing.

To operate the electric rearview mirror:

• The mirror deýaults to the ON posi‐

tion whenever the iþnition switch is

turned on.

• Press the ON/OFF button (1) to turn

the automatic dimminþ ýunction oýý.

The mirror indicator liþht (2) will turn

oýý.

Press the ON/OFF button (1) to turn

the automatic dimminþ ýunction on.

The mirror indicator liþht (2) will illu‐

minate.

Outside rearview mirror

Be sure to adjust the mirror anþles be‐

ýore drivinþ.

Your vehicle is equipped with both leýt-

hand and riþht-hand outside rearview

mirrors. The mirrors can be adjusted

remotely with the remote switch. The

mirror heads can be ýolded back to pre‐

vent damaþe durinþ an automatic car

wash or when passinþ throuþh a nar‐

row street.

WARNING

n Rearview mirrors

• The outside rearview mirror is

convex. Objects seen in the mirror

are closer than they appear.

• Use your interior rearview mirror

or direct observation to determine

the actual distance of following

vehicles when changing lanes.

CAUTION

Do not scrape ice off the mirror face;

this may damage the surface of the

glass. If ice should restrict the move‐

ment of the mirror, do not force the

mirror for adjustment. To remove
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ice, use a deicer spray, or a sponge

or soft cloth with warm water.

CAUTION

If the mirror is jammed with ice, do

not adjust the mirror by force. Use

an approved spray de-icer (not radi‐

ator antifreeze) to release the fro‐

zen mechanism or move the vehicle

to a warm place and allow the ice to

melt.

WARNING

Do not adjust or fold the outside

rearview mirrors while the vehicle is

moving. This could result in loss of

control, and an accident which could

cause death, serious injury or prop‐

erty damage.

Remote control

Adjustinþ the rearview mirrors:

1. Press either the L (Front leýt side)

or R (Front riþht side) button (1) to

select the rearview mirror you

would like to adjust.

2. Use the mirror adjustment control

(2) to position the selected mirror

up, down, leýt or riþht.

3. Aýter adjustment, put the button

into neutral (center) position to

prevent inadvertent adjustment.

CAUTION

• The mirrors stop moving when

they reach the maximum adjusting

angles, but the motor continues to

operate while the switch is press‐

ed. Do not press the switch longer

than necessary, the motor may be

damaged.

• Do not attempt to adjust the out‐

side rearview mirror by hand. Do‐

ing so may damage the parts.

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