KIA Niro Plug-in Hybrid (2018 year). Instruction — part 10

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Features of your vehicle

• To lock a door without the key,

push the inside door lock button (1)
or central door lock switch (2) to
the “Lock” position and close the
door (3).

• If you lock the door with the central

door lock switch (2), all vehicle
doors will lock automatically.

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NOTICE

Always turn the Engine Start/Stop
button to OFF position, engage the
parking brake, close all windows,
and lock all doors when leaving your
vehicle unattended.

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 button will be
visible.

• To lock a door, push the door lock

button (1) to the “Lock” position. If
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.

• If the inner door handle of the dri-

ver’s (or front passenger’s) door is
pulled when the door lock button is
in the lock position, the button will
unlock and the door will open.

• Doors cannot be locked if the

smart key is in the vehicle and an
door is open.

If a power door lock ever fails to func-
tion while you are in the vehicle, try
one or more of the following tech-
niques to exit:
• Operate the door unlock feature

repeatedly (both electronic and
manual) while simultaneously
pulling 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.

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With central door lock switch

Operate by pressing the central door
lock switch.
• When pressing the right portion(1)

for driver side or the upper por-
tion(1) for passenger side of the
switch, all vehicle doors will lock.

• When pressing the left portion(2)

for driver side or the lower por-
tion(2) for passenger side of the
switch, all vehicle doors will unlock.

• If the smart key is in the vehicle

and any door is opened, the doors
will not lock even though the right
portion(1) for driver side or upper
portion(1) for passenger side of the
central door lock switch is pressed.

WARNING -

Doors

• The doors should always be

fully closed and locked while
the vehicle is in motion to pre-
vent accidental opening of the
door.

• Be careful when opening doors

and watch for vehicles, motor-
cycles, bicycles or pedestrians
approaching the vehicle in the
path of the door. Opening a
door when something is
approaching can cause injury.

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■ Driver side

■ Passenger side

WARNING

Do not pull the inner door han-
dle of driver’s(or passenger’s)
door while the vehicle is mov-
ing.

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Features of your vehicle

Impact sensing door unlock
system

In the event of air bag deployment
resulting from a vehicle impact, all
doors will automatically unlock.

Speed sensing door lock system

All doors will automatically lock after
the vehicle speed exceeds 10 mph
(15 km/h).

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NOTICE

You can select some auto door
lock/unlock features in “User Settings”
For more information, refer to
“User Settings” in this chapter.

Child-protector rear door lock

The child safety lock is provided to
help prevent children from acciden-
tally opening the rear doors from
inside the vehicle. The rear door
safety locks should be used whenev-
er children are in the vehicle.
1. Open the rear door.
2. Turn the child safety lock (1) locat-

ed on the rear edge of the door to
the lock (

) position. When the

child safety lock is in the lock posi-
tion, the rear door will not open
even when the inner door handle
is pulled.

WARNING -

Unattended

children/animals

Never leave children or animals
unattended in your vehicle. An
enclosed vehicle can become
extremely hot, causing death or
severe injury to unattended
children or animals who cannot
escape the vehicle.

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3. Close the rear door.
To open the rear door, pull the out-
side door handle (2).
Even though the doors may be
unlocked, the rear door will not open
by pulling the inner door handle until
the rear door child safety lock is
unlocked.

WARNING

- Rear door

locks

Use the rear door safety locks
whenever children are in the
vehicle. If a child accidently
opens the rear doors while the
vehicle is moving, they may fall
out.

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Features of your vehicle

Opening the liftgate

• The liftgate is locked or unlocked

when all doors are locked or
unlocked with the key, transmitter
(or smart key) or central door lock
switch.

• If unlocked, the liftgate can be

opened by pressing the handle
switch and then pulling the handle
up.

• Only the liftgate is unlocked if the

liftgate unlock button on the smart
key is pressed (if equipped). Once
the liftgate is opened and then
closed, the liftgate is locked auto-
matically.

The liftgate swings upward. Make
sure no objects or people are near
the rear of the vehicle when opening
the liftgate.

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NOTICE

In cold and wet climates, door lock
and door mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.

Closing the liftgate

To close the liftgate, lower and push
down the liftgate firmly. Make sure
that the liftgate is securely latched.
Make sure your hands, feet and other
parts of your body are safely out of
the way before closing the liftgate.

LIFTGATE

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CAUTION -

Liftgate lift

Make certain that you close the
liftgate before driving your vehi-
cle. Possible damage may occur
to the liftgate lift cylinders and
attached hardware if the liftgate
is not closed prior to driving.

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Emergency liftgate safety
release

Your vehicle is equipped with the
emergency liftgate safety release
lever located on the bottom of the lift-
gate. When someone is inadvertent-
ly locked in the luggage compart-
ment. The liftgate can be opened by
doing as follows:
1. Input the mechanical key into the

hole.

2. Push the mechanical key to the

right (1).

3. Push up the liftgate.

WARNING

- Rear cargo

area

Occupants should never ride in
the rear cargo area where no
restraints are available.
Occupants should always be
properly restrained.

WARNING

- Exhaust

fumes

Driving with the liftgate open is
not advisable.

Dangerous

exhaust fumes can enter the
passenger compartment. If you
must drive with the liftgate
opened, keep the air vents and
all windows open so that addi-
tional outside air can enter.

WARNING

• No one should be allowed to

occupy the cargo area of the
vehicle at any time. The cargo
area is a very dangerous loca-
tion in the event of a crash.

• Use the release lever for

emergencies only. Use with
extreme caution, especially
while the vehicle is in motion.

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CAUTION

Make sure nothing is near the
liftgate latch and striker while
closing the liftgate. It may dam-
age the liftgate's latch.

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Features of your vehicle

(1) Driver’s door power window

switch

(2) Front passenger’s door power

window switch

(3) Rear door (left) power window

switch

(4) Rear door (right) power window

switch

(5) Window opening and closing*
(6) Automatic power window

up/down* (Driver's and
Passenger's window)

(7) Power window lock button

* if equipped

In cold and wet climates, power win-
dows may not work properly due to
freezing conditions.

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Front

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Power windows

The ignition switch or Engine
Star/Stop button must be in the ON
position for power windows to oper-
ate.
Each door has a power window
switch that controls the door's win-
dow. The driver has a power window
lock button which can block the oper-
ation of rear passenger windows.
The power windows can be operated
for approximately 30 seconds after
the engine is turned off.
If the front doors are opened; howev-
er, the power windows cannot be
operated even within the 30 second
period.
If the window cannot be close
because it is blocked by objects,
remove the objects and close the
window.

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NOTICE

While driving with the rear windows
down or with the sunroof (if
equipped) in an open (or partially
open) position, your vehicle may
demonstrate a wind buffeting or
pulsation noise. This noise is a nor-
mal occurrence and can be reduced
or eliminated by taking the follow-
ing actions. If the noise occurs with
one or both of the rear windows
down, partially lower both front
windows approximately one inch. If
you experience the noise with the
sunroof open, slightly reduce the
size of the sunroof opening.

Window opening and closing

The driver’s door has a master power
window switch that controls all the
windows in the vehicle.
To open or close a window, press
down or pull up the front portion of
the corresponding switch to the first
detent position (5).

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CAUTION

Do not install any accessories
in the vehicle that extend into
the open window area. Such
objects will impact the proper
function of the Automatic rever-
sal “jam protection”.

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Auto up/down window (if equipped)

Pressing or pulling 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.
If the power window does not operate
normally, the automatic power win-
dow system must be reset as follows:

1. Turn to the Engine Start/Stop but-

ton ON position.

2. Close the driver's and passenger's

window and continue pulling up
the driver’s power window switch
for at least 1 second after the win-
dow is completely closed.

Automatic reversal
(for Auto up/down window)
If the upward movement of the win-
dow is blocked by an object or part of
the body, the window will detect the
resistance and will stop upward
movement. The window will then
lower approximately 11.8 in. (30 cm)
to allow the object to be cleared.
The distance may vary based on the
size or position of the window. If the
window detects the resistance while
the power window switch is pulled up
continuously, the window will stop
upward movement then lower
approximately 1 in. (2.5 cm).

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If the power window switch is pulled
up continuously again within 5 sec-
onds after the window is lowered by
the automatic window reversal fea-
ture, the automatic window reversal
will not operate.
The automatic reverse feature for the
driver’s window is only active when
the “auto up” feature is used by fully
pulling up the switch. The automatic
reverse feature will not operate if the
window is raised using the halfway
position on the power window switch.

Power window lock button

• The driver can disable the power

window switches on the rear pas-
senger doors by pressing the
power window lock button located
on the driver’s door to the LOCK
position (pressed).

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WARNING

Always check for obstructions
before raising any window to
avoid injuries or vehicle dam-
age. If an object less than 0.16
in. (4 mm) in diameter is caught
between the window glass and
the upper window channel, the
automatic reverse window may
not detect the resistance and
will not stop and reverse direc-
tion.

WARNING

The automatic reverse feature
doesn’t activate while resetting
power window system. Make
sure body parts or other objects
are safely out of the way before
closing the windows to avoid
injuries.

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•

When the power window lock
button is pressed :

- The driver's master control can

operate all the power windows.

- The front passenger's control can

operate the front passenger's
power window.

- The rear passenger's control can-

not operate the rear passenger's
power window.

Always double check to make sure
all arms, hands, head and other
obstructions are safely out of the way
before closing a window.

If the window cannot be close
because it is blocked by objects,
remove the objects and close the
window.

CAUTION

- Opening /clos-

ing Window

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.

WARNING

- Power win-

dows

• Do not allow children to play

with the power windows. Keep
the power window lock button
(on the driver's door) in the
LOCK (pressed) position.

• Do not extend a face or arms

outside through the window
opening while driving.

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Opening the hood

1. Pull the release lever to unlatch

the hood. The hood should pop
open slightly.

Open the hood after turning off the
engine on a flat surface, shifting the
shift lever to the P (Park) position
and setting the parking brake.

2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise

the hood slightly, push the second-
ary latch (1) upward inside of the
hood center and lift the hood (2).

3. Raise the hood. It will completely

rise by itself after it has been
raised about halfway.

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

stay rod (1).

HOOD

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WARNING -

Stay Rod

• To prevent from being burned

by hot metal, grab the stay rod
in the area wrapped in rubber.

• Ensure the stay rod is com-

pletely inserted into the hole
provided whenever you inspect
the engine compartment. This
will prevent the hood from
falling and possibly injuring
you.

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Hood open warning

The warning message will appear on
the LCD display when hood is open.
The warning chime will operate when
the vehicle is being driven at or
above 2 mph (3 km/h) with the hood
open.

Closing the hood

1. Before closing the hood, check the

following:

• All filler caps in the engine com-

partment must be correctly
installed.

• Gloves, rags or any other com-

bustible material must be
removed from the engine com-
partment.

2. Lower the hood halfway and push

down to securely lock in place.

• Then double check to be sure the

hood is secure.

• If the hood can be lifted with a

slight force, open the hood again
and close it more firmly.

WARNING

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Fire risk

Do not leave gloves, rags or any
other combustible material in the
engine compartment. Doing so
may cause a heat-induced fire.

WARNING

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Unsecured
engine hood

Always double check to be sure
that the hood is firmly latched
before driving away. If it is not
latched, the hood could fly open
while the vehicle is being driv-
en, causing a total loss of visi-
bility, which might result in an
accident.

CAUTION -

Hood obstruc-
tion

Before closing the hood, ensure
that all obstructions are
removed from the hood open-
ing. Closing the hood with an
obstruction present in the hood
opening may result in property
damage.

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Opening the fuel filler lid

The fuel filler lid must be opened
from inside the vehicle by pressing
the fuel filler lid opener button.
If the fuel filler lid does not open
because ice has formed around it,
tap lightly or push on the lid to break
the ice and release the lid. Do not pry
on the lid. If necessary, spray around
the lid with an approved de-icer fluid
(do not use radiator anti-freeze) or
move the vehicle to a warm place
and allow the ice to melt.

1. Stop the engine.
2. To open the fuel filler lid, push the

fuel filler lid opener button.

3. Pull open the fuel filler lid (1).
4. To remove the cap, turn the fuel

filler cap (2) counterclockwise.

5. Refuel as needed.

Closing the fuel filler lid

1. To install the cap, turn it clockwise

until it “clicks” once. This indicates
that the cap is securely tightened.

2. Close the fuel filler lid and push it

in lightly making sure that it is
securely closed.

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NOTICE

• There may be an intermittent

noise near the refueling hole while
the engine is idling if the fuel cap is
not closed securely. This occurs
normally with the OBD system.

• When refueling on unlevel

ground, the fuel gauge may not
point to the F position.
It is not a malfunction. If you
move your vehicle to a level
ground, the fuel gauge will move
to the full position.

• Tighten the cap until it clicks once,

otherwise the fuel cap open warn-
ing indicator

light will illumi-

nate.

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Opening the fuel filler lid

The fuel filler lid must be opened
from inside the vehicle by pushing
the fuel filler lid button.

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NOTICE

If the fuel filler lid does not open
because ice has formed around it,
tap lightly or push on the lid to break
the ice and release the lid. Do not pry
on the lid. If necessary, spray around
the lid with an approved de-icer fluid
(do not use radiator anti-freeze) or
move the vehicle to a warm place
and allow the ice to melt.

Wait until the fuel tank is depressur-
ized. The message is displayed when
the fuel filler lid opens after the fuel
tank is depressurized.

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NOTICE

• It may take up to 20 seconds to

open fuel filler door.

• When the fuel filler door is frozen

and does not open after 20 seconds
at freezing temperature, slightly
tap the fuel filler door and then
attempt to open it.

FUEL FILLER LID (PLUG-IN HYBRID)

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1. Stop the engine.
2. To open the fuel filler lid, push the

fuel filler lid opener button.

3. Pull open the fuel filler lid (1).
4. To remove the cap, turn the fuel

filler cap (2) counterclockwise.

5. Refuel as needed.

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NOTICE

• 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 fuel-

ing the vehicle. If you start the
vehicle with the fuel filler lid
opened, the message, “Check fuel
door”, illuminates on the LCD dis-
play.

Closing the fuel filler lid

1. To install the cap, turn it clockwise

until it “clicks”. This indicates that
the cap is securely tightened.

2. Close the fuel filler lid and push it

lightly and make sure that it is
securely closed.

Always check that the fuel cap is
installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an accident.

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NOTICE

• There may be an intermittent

noise near the refueling hole while
the engine is idling if the fuel cap is
not closed securely. This occurs
normally with the OBD system.

• When refueling on unlevel

ground, the fuel gauge may not
point to the F position.
It is not a malfunction. If you
move your vehicle to a level
ground, the fuel gauge will move
to the full position.

• Tighten the cap until it clicks once,

otherwise the fuel cap open warn-
ing indicator

light will illumi-

nate.

WARNING -

For Plug-in
Hybrid

Avoid refueling the vehicle
while charging the (high-volt-
age) hybrid battery. It may
cause a fire or an explosion due
to static electricity.

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