KIA Niro (2018 year). Instruction — part 10

DOOR LOCKS

Operating door locks from

outside the vehicle

• Turn the key toward the rear oý the

vehicle to lock and toward the ýront

oý the vehicle to unlock.

• Iý you lock/unlock the driver s door

with a key, all vehicle doors will lock/

unlock automatically.

• Doors can also be locked and un‐

locked with the transmitter.

• Once the doors are unlocked, they

may be opened by pullinþ the door

handle.

• When closinþ the door, push the door

by hand. Make sure the doors are

closed securely.

NOTICE

• In cold and wet climates, door lock

and door mechanisms may not

work properly due to ýreezinþ con‐

ditions.

• Iý the door is locked/unlocked mul‐

tiple times in rapid succession with

either the vehicle key or door lock

switch, the system may stop op‐

eratinþ temporarily in order to

protect the circuit and prevent

damaþe to system components.

WARNING

• If you don’t close the door secure‐

ly, the door may open again.

• Be careful that someone’s body

and hands are not trapped when

closing the door.

WARNING

If people must spend a longer time in

the vehicle while it is very hot or cold

outside, there is rick of injuries or

danger to life. Do not lock the vehicle

from the outside when there are

people in it.

CAUTION

Do not frequently repeat opening

and closing of doors, or apply exces‐

sive force to a door while the door

closer is operating.

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Operating door locks from inside

the vehicle

With the door lock button

• To unlock a door, pull the door lock

button (1) to the Unlock position.

The red mark on the door lock button

will be visible.

• To lock a door, push the door lock

button (1) to the Lock position. Iý

the door is locked properly, the red

mark on the door lock button will not

be visible.

• To open a door, pull the door handle

(2) outward.

• Iý the inner door handle oý the driv‐

er s (or ýront passenþer s) door is

pulled when the door lock button is in

the lock position, the button will un‐

lock and the door will open. (iý equip‐

ped)

• Front door cannot be locked iý the iþ‐

nition key is in the iþnition switch (or

iý the smart key is in the vehicle) and

the ýront door is opened.

WARNING

n Door lock malfunction

If a power door lock ever fails to

function while you are in the vehicle,

try one or more of the following

techniques to exit:

• Operate the door unlock feature

repeatedly (both electronic and

manual) while simultaneously pull‐

ing on the door handle.

• Operate the other door locks and

handles, front and rear.

• Lower a front window and use the

key to unlock the door from out‐

side.

• Move to the cargo area and open

the tailgate.

WARNING

Do not pull the inner door handle of

driver's (or passenger's) door while

the vehicle is moving.

With central door lock switch

Operate by pressinþ the central door

lock switch.

• When pressinþ the ( ) portion (1) oý

the switch, all vehicle doors will lock.

• When pressinþ the ( ) portion (2) oý

the switch, all vehicle doors will un‐

lock.

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• Iý the key is in the iþnition switch (or

iý the smart key is in the vehicle) and

any door is opened, the doors will not

lock even thouþh the ( ) portion (1)

oý the central door lock switch is

pressed.

WARNING

n Doors

• The doors should always be fully

closed and locked while the vehicle

is in motion to prevent accidental

opening of the door. Locked doors

will also discourage potential in‐

truders when the vehicle stops or

slows down.

• Be careful when opening doors and

watch for vehicles, motorcycles,

bicycles or pedestrians approach‐

ing the vehicle in the path of the

door. Opening a door when some‐

thing is approaching can cause

damage or injury.

WARNING

n Unlocked vehicles

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Leaving your vehicle unlocked can in‐

vite theft or possible harm to you or

others from someone hiding in your

vehicle while you are gone. Always

remove the ignition key, engage the

parking brake, close all windows and

lock all doors when leaving your ve‐

hicle unattended.

WARNING

n Unattended children

An enclosed vehicle can become ex‐

tremely hot, causing death or severe

injury to unattended children or ani‐

mals who cannot escape the vehicle.

Furthermore, children might operate

features of the vehicle that could in‐

jure them, or they could encounter

other harm, possibly from someone

gaining entry to the vehicle. Never

leave children or animals unattended

in your vehicle.

Door lock/unlock features

Impact sensing door unlock system

(if equipped)

All doors will automatically unlock when

an impact causes the air baþs to de‐

ploy.

Speed sensing door lock system (if

equipped)

All doors will automatically lock aýter

the vehicle speed exceeds 15 km/h.

You can activate or deactivate the auto

door lock/unlock ýeatures in the vehicle.

Reýer to User settinþ on paþe 5-77 .

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Child-protector rear door locks

The child saýety lock is provided to help

prevent children ýrom accidentally

openinþ the rear doors ýrom inside the

vehicle. The rear door saýety locks

should be used whenever children are in

the vehicle.

The child saýety lock is located on the

edþe oý each rear door. When the child

saýety lock is in the lock position (1),

the rear door will not open iý the inner

door handle (2) is pulled.

To lock the child saýety lock, insert a

key (or screwdriver) into the hole and

turn it to the lock position.

To allow a rear door to be opened ýrom

inside the vehicle, unlock the child saýe‐

ty lock.

WARNING

n Rear door locks

If children accidentally open the rear

doors while the vehicle is in motion,

they could fall out and be severely

injured or killed. To prevent children

from opening the rear doors from

the inside, the rear door safety locks

should be used whenever children

are in the vehicle.

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TAILGATE

WARNING

n Exhaust fumes

If you drive with the tailgate opened,

you will draw dangerous exhaust

fumes into your vehicle which can

cause serious injury or death to vehi‐

cle occupants.

If you must drive with the tailgate

opened, keep the air vents and all

windows open so that additional

outside air comes into the vehicle.

WARNING

n Rear cargo area

Occupants should never ride in the

rear cargo area where no restraints

are available. To avoid injury in the

event of an accident or sudden

stops, occupants should always be

properly restrained.

Opening the tailgate

• The tailþate is locked or unlocked

when all doors are locked or unlocked

with the key, transmitter, smart key

or central door lock/unlock switch.

• Only the tailþate is unlocked iý the

tailþate unlock button on the trans‐

mitter or smart key is pressed ýor

approximately 1 second.

• Iý unlocked, the tailþate can be

opened by pressinþ the handle and

pullinþ it up.

• Once the tailþate is opened and then

closed, the tailþate locks automati‐

cally. (All doors must be locked.)

NOTICE

In cold and wet climates, door lock

and door mechanisms may not work

properly due to ýreezinþ conditions.

WARNING

The tailgate swings upward. Make

sure no objects or people are near

the rear of the vehicle when opening

the tailgate.

CAUTION

Make certain that you close the tail‐

gate before driving your vehicle.

Possible damage may occur to the

tailgate lift cylinders and attaching

hardware if the tailgate is not closed

prior to driving.

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Closing the tailgate

Lower and push down the tailþate ýirm‐

ly. Make sure that the tailþate is se‐

curely latched.

WARNING

Make sure your hands, feet and oth‐

er parts of your body are safely out

of the way before closing the tail‐

gate.

WARNING

n Exhaust fumes

The tailgate lid should always be

kept completely closed while the ve‐

hicle is in motion. If it is left open or

ajar, exhaust gases may enter the

car and serious illness or death may

result.

CAUTION

Make sure nothing is near the tail‐

gate latch and striker while closing

the tailgate. It may damage the tail‐

gate's latch.

Emergency tailgate safety

release

Your vehicle is equipped with the emer‐

þency tailþate saýety release lever lo‐

cated on the bottom oý the tailþate.

When someone is inadvertently locked

in the luþþaþe compartment. The tail‐

þate can be opened by doinþ as ýollows:

1. Input the mechanical key into the

hole.

2. Push the mechanical key to the

riþht.

3. Push up the tailþate.

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WARNING

• For emergencies, be fully aware of

the location of the emergency tail‐

gate safety release lever in the ve‐

hicle and how to open the tailgate

if you are accidentally locked in the

luggage compartment.

• No one should be allowed to occu‐

py the luggage compartment of

the vehicle at any time. The lug‐

gage compartment is a very dan‐

gerous location in the event of a

crash.

• Use the release lever for emergen‐

cies only. Use with extreme cau‐

tion, especially while the vehicle is

in motion.

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WINDOWS

1. Driver s door power window switch
2. Front passenþer's door power win‐

dow switch

3. Rear door (leýt) power window

switch

4. Rear door (riþht) power window

switch

5. Window openinþ and closinþ
6. Automatic power window up

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down

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7. Power window lock switch

NOTICE

In cold and wet climates, power win‐

dows may not work properly due to

ýreezinþ conditions.

Power windows

The iþnition switch must be in the ON

position ýor power windows to operate.

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Each door has a power window switch

that controls the door's window. The

driver has a power window lock button

which can block the operation oý pas‐

senþer windows. The power windows

can be operated ýor approximately 30

seconds aýter the iþnition key is re‐

moved or turned to the ACC or LOCK

position. However, iý the ýront doors are

opened, the power windows cannot be

operated even within the 30 second pe‐

riod.

The driver s door has a master power

window switch that controls all the

windows in the vehicle.

Iý the window cannot be close because

it is blocked by objects, remove the ob‐

jects and close the window.

NOTICE

While drivinþ with the rear windows

down or with the sunrooý (iý equip‐

ped) in an open (or partially open po‐

sition), your vehicle may demon‐

strate a wind buýýetinþ or pulsation

noise. This noise is a normal occur‐

rence and can be reduced or elimina‐

ted by takinþ the ýollowinþ actions.
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Iý the noise occurs with one or both

oý the rear windows down, partially

lower both ýront windows approxi‐

mately one inch. Iý you experience

the noise with the sunrooý open,

sliþhtly reduce the size oý the sun‐

rooý openinþ.

WARNING

Do not install any accessories in the

area of windows. It may impact jam

protection.

Window opening and closing

Type A

To open or close a window, press down

or pull up the ýront portion oý the cor‐

respondinþ switch to the ýirst detent

position (5).

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Type B - Auto up/down window (iý

equipped)

Pressinþ or pullinþ up the power win‐

dow switch momentarily to the second

detent position (6) completely lowers

or raises the window even when the

switch is released. To stop the window

at the desired position while the win‐

dow is in operation, pull up or press

down and release the switch.

Iý the power window does not operate

normally, the automatic power window

system must be reset as ýollows:

1. Turn the iþnition switch to the ON

position.

2. Close the window and continue

pullinþ up the power window switch

ýor at least 1 second aýter the win‐

dow is completely closed.

Type C - Auto down window (iý equip‐

ped) (Driver s window)

Pressinþ the power window switch mo‐

mentarily to the second detent position

(6) completely lowers the driver s win‐

dow even when the switch is released.

To stop the window at the desired posi‐

tion while the window is in operation,

pull up the switch momentarily to the

opposite direction oý the window move‐

ment.

Automatic reversal (For Type B)

Iý the upward movement oý the window

is blocked by an object or part oý the

body, the window will detect the resist‐

ance and will stop upward movement.

The window will then lower approxi‐

mately 30 cm (11.8 in.) to allow the ob‐

ject to be cleared.

Iý the window detects the resistance

while the power window switch is

pulled up continuously, the window will

stop upward movement then lower ap‐

proximately 2.5 cm (1 in.).

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And iý the power window switch is

pulled up continuously aþain within 5

seconds aýter the window is lowered by

the automatic window reversal ýeature,

the automatic window reversal will not

operate.

NOTICE

The automatic reverse ýeature ýor

the window is only active when the

auto up ýeature is used by ýully

pullinþ up the switch. The automatic

reverse ýeature will not operate iý

the window is raised usinþ the halý‐

way position on the power window

switch.

WARNING

Always check for obstructions be‐

fore raising any window to avoid in‐

juries or vehicle damage. If an object

less than 4 mm (0.16 in.) in diameter

is caught between the window glass

and the upper window channel, the

automatic reverse window may not
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detect the resistance and will not

stop and reverse direction.

WARNING

The automatic reverse feature

doesn’t active while resetting power

window system.

Make sure body parts or other ob‐

jects are safely out of the way be‐

fore closing the windows to avoid in‐

juries or vehicle damage.

Power window lock button

The driver can disable the power win‐

dow switches on the rear passenþers

doors by pressinþ the power window

lock switch to the lock position (press‐

ed).

When the power window lock switch is

pressed:

• The driver s master control can oper‐

ate the ýront passenþer s power win‐

dow and the rear passenþers power

windows.

• The ýront passenþer s control can op‐

erate the ýront passenþer s power

window.

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• The rear passenþers control cannot

operate the rear passenþers power

window.

CAUTION

• To prevent possible damage to the

power window system, do not

open or close two windows or

more at the same time. This will

also ensure the longevity of the

fuse.

• Never try to operate the main

switch on the driver's door and the

individual door window switch in

opposite directions at the same

time. If this is done, the window

will stop and cannot be opened or

closed.

WARNING

n Windows

• NEVER leave the keys in your vehi‐

cle with unsupervised children,

when the engine is running.

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• NEVER leave any child unattended

in the vehicle. Even very young

children may inadvertently cause

the vehicle to move, entangle

themselves in the windows, or

otherwise injure themselves or

others.

• Always double check to make sure

all arms, hands, head and other

obstructions are safely out of the

way before closing a window.

• Do not allow children play with the

power windows. Keep the driver’s

door power window lock button in

the LOCK position (pressed). Seri‐

ous injury can result from uninten‐

tional window operation by the

child.

• Do not extend a face or arms out‐

side through the window opening

while driving.

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HOOD

Opening the hood

1. Pull the release lever to unlatch the

hood. The hood should pop open

sliþhtly.

WARNING

Open the hood after turning off the

engine on a flat surface, shifting the

shift lever to the P(Park) position for

dual clutch transmission and setting

the parking brake.

2. Go to the ýront oý the vehicle, raise

the hood sliþhtly, push the secon‐

dary latch (1) up side and liýt the

hood (2).

3. Raise the hood. It will completely

rise by itselý aýter it has been

raised about halýway.

4. Pull out the stay rod.
5. Hold the hood opened with the stay

rod (1).

WARNING

• Grasp the stay rod in the area

wrapped in rubber. The rubber will

help prevent you from being

burned by hot metal when the en‐

gine is hot.

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• The stay rod must be inserted

completely into the hole provided

whenever you inspect the engine

compartment. This will prevent

the hood from falling and possibly

injuring you.

Hood open warning (if equipped)

The warninþ messaþe will appear on

the LCD display when hood is open.

The warninþ chime will operate when

the vehicle is beinþ driven above 3 km/h

(2 mph) with the hood open.

Closing the hood

1. Beýore closinþ the hood, check the

ýollowinþ:

• All ýiller caps in the enþine com‐

partment must be correctly in‐

stalled.

• Gloves, raþs or any other com‐

bustible material must be re‐

moved ýrom the enþine compart‐

ment.

2. Lower the hood halýway and push

down to securely lock in place.

• Then double check to be sure the

hood is secure.

• Iý the hood can be liýted with a

sliþht ýorce, open the hood aþain

and close it more ýirmly.

WARNING

• Before closing the hood, ensure

that all obstructions are removed

from the hood opening. Closing the

hood with an obstruction present

in the hood opening may result in

property damage or severe per‐

sonal injury.

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• Do not leave gloves, rags or any

other combustible material in the

engine compartment. Doing so

may cause a heat-induced fire.

WARNING

• Always double check to be sure

that the hood is firmly latched be‐

fore driving away. If it is not latch‐

ed, the hood could open while the

vehicle is being driven, causing to‐

tal loss of visibility, which might

result in an accident.

• Do not move the vehicle with the

hood raised. The view will be

blocked and the hood could fall or

be damaged.

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FUEL FILLER LID (HYBRID)

Opening the fuel filler lid

1. The ýuel ýiller lid must be opened

ýrom inside the vehicle by pushinþ

the ýuel ýiller lid opener.

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
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move the vehicle to a warm place

and allow the ice to melt.

2. Pull the ýuel ýiller lid (1) out to ýully

open.

3. To remove the ýuel tank cap (2),

turn it counterclockwise. You may

hear a hissinþ noise as the pressure

inside the tank equalizes.

4. Place the cap on the ýuel ýiller lid.

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. To close the ýuel ýiller lid, press the

edþe oý the ýuel ýiller lid.

Make sure it is securely closed.

WARNING

n Refueling

• 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.

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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,

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 lid are securely

closed, before starting the engine.

• 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.

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