2018 KIA NIRO PHEV power steering

Driving your vehicle
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Remember, your vehicle does not
require extended warm-up. After
the engine has started, allow the
engine to run for 10 to 20 seconds
prior to placing the vehicle in gear.
In very cold weather, however, give
your engine a slightly longer warm-
up period.
Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine. Lugging is driving too slowly in a
very high gear resulting in engine
bucking. If this happens, shift to a
lower gear. Over-revving is racing
the engine beyond its safe limit.
This can be avoided by shifting at
the recommended speed. Use your air conditioning sparingly.
The air conditioning system is
operated by engine power so your
fuel economy is reduced when you
use it.
Open windows at high speeds can reduce fuel economy.
Fuel economy is less in crosswinds and headwinds. To help offset
some of this loss, slow down when
driving in these conditions.
Keeping a vehicle in good operating
condition is important both for econ-
omy and safety. Therefore, have an
authorized Kia dealer perform
scheduled inspections and mainte-
nance.
WARNING - Engine off during motion
Never turn the engine off to
coast down hills or anytime the
vehicle is in motion. The power
steering and power brakes will
not function properly without the
engine running. In addition, turn-
ing off the engine start/stop but-
ton while driving could engage
the steering wheel lock resulting
in loss of vehicle steering. Keep
the engine on and downshift to
an appropriate gear for an
engine braking effect.

What to do in an emergency
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3. Install the towing hook by turning it
clockwise into the hole until it is
fully secured.
4. Remove the towing hook and install the cover after use.Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, have it
done by an authorized Kia dealer
or a commercial tow truck service. If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or
chain secured to the emergency tow-
ing hook under the front (or rear) of
the vehicle. Use extreme caution
when towing the vehicle. A driver
must be in the vehicle to steer it and
operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done
only on hard-surfaced roads for a
short distance and at low speed.
Also, the wheels, axles, power train,
steering and brakes must all be in
good condition.
Do not use the tow hooks to pull a
vehicle out of mud, sand or other
conditions from which the vehicle
cannot be driven out under its own
power.
Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than the vehicle doing the towing.
The drivers of both vehicles should communicate with each other fre-
quently.
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What to do in an emergency
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Emergency towing precautions
Turn the ignition switch to ACC so
the steering wheel isn’t locked.
Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral).
Release the parking bake.
Press the brake pedal with more force than normal since you will
have reduced brake performance.
More steering effort will be required because the power steer-
ing system will be disabled.
If you are driving down a long hill, the brakes may overheat and brake
performance will be reduced. Stop
often and let the brakes cool off. If the car is being towed with all
four wheels on the ground, it can
be towed only from the front. Be
sure that the transaxle is in neutral.
Be sure the steering is unlocked by
placing the ignition switch in the
ACC position. A driver must be in
the towed vehicle to operate the
steering and brakes.
CAUTION - Dual clutchtransmission
To avoid serious damage to the
dual clutch transmission, limitthe vehicle speed to 10 mph(15 km/h) and drive less than 1mile (1.5 km) when towing.
Before towing, check the dual clutch transmission for fluidleaks under your vehicle. If thedual clutch transmission fluidis leaking, flatbed equipmentor a towing dolly must beused.

Maintenance
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Fuse NameFuse ratingCircuit Protected
MODULE 210AEngine Room Junction Block (Power Outlet Relay), Wireless Charger, BCM (Body Control Module), USB
Charger, Smart Key Control Module, Audio, BMS (Battery Management System) Control Module,
Audio/Video & Navigation Head Unit, Driver Power Outside Mirror Switch, AMP (Amplifier)
PDM 37.5A[Without Smart Key] Immobilizer Module
[With Smart Key] Smart Key Control Module
MEMORY 110AInstrument Cluster, Driver IMS (Integrated memory system) Module, BCM (Body Control Module), Air
Conditioner Control Module, Auto Light & Photo Sensor, Driver Door Module, Passenger Door Module, ICM
Relay Box (Outside Mirror Folding/Unfolding Relay), Wireless Charger
MULTI MEDIA15AAudio, Audio/Video & Navigation Head Unit
EEWP10AElectric Water Pump (HEV)
MDPS7.5AMDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering) Unit
TAIL GATE10ATail Gate Relay, ICM Relay Box (Fuel Filler Door Relay), Fuel Filler Switch
PDM 115ASmart Key Control Module
MODULE 77.5AFront Seat Warmer Control Module, AC Inverter (220V), Front Air Ventilation Seat Control Module, Rear
Seat Warmer Module, AC Inverter Module
WIPER (REAR)15AEngine Room Junction Block (Wiper RR Relay), Rear Wiper Motor
HEATED
STEERING15ABCM (Body Control Module)
SUNROOF20ASunroof Motor

Maintenance
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Fuse NameFuse ratingCircuit Protected
START7.5ATransaxle Range Switch
MODULE 210AEngine Room Junction Block (Power Outlet Relay), Wireless Charger, BCM (Body Control Module), USB
Charger, Smart Key Control Module, Audio, Audio / Video & Navigation Head Unit, Power Outside Mirror
Switch, AMP (Amplifier)
PDM37.5AImmobilizer Module, Smart Key Control Module
MEMORY 110AInstrument Cluster, Driver IMS (Integrated memory system) Module, BCM (Body Control Module), Air
Conditioner Control Module, Auto Light & Photo Sensor, Driver Door Module, Passenger Door Module, ICM
Relay Box (Outside Mirror Folding/Unfolding Relay)
MULTI MEDIA15AAudio, Audio / Video & Navigation Head Unit
IG3 410AOBC (On-Board Charger) Unit, TCM (Transmission Control Module), ECM (Engine Control Module), HPCU
(Hybrid Power Control Unit)
IG3 310AElectric Water Pump (PHEV)
IG3 515ATransaxle Range Switch, BMS (Battery Management System) Control Module, Engine Room Junction Block
(Battery C/Fan Relay)
IG3 120AICM Relay Box (IG3 #1, IG3 #2, IG3 #3 Relay)
MDPS7.5AMDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering) Unit
TAIL GATE
OPEN10ATail Gate Relay, ICM Relay Box (Fuel Filler Door Relay, Charger Connector Lock/Unlock Relay), Fuel Filler
& Battery Charger Switch, Charge Connector Lamp
PDM 115ASmart Key Control Module

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Maintenance
Fuse NameFuse ratingCircuit Protected
MODULE 77.5AFront Seat Warmer Control Module, AC Inverter (220V), Front Air Ventilation Seat Control Module, Rear
Seat Warmer Module, AC Inverter Module
WIPER (REAR)15AEngine Room Junction Block (Wiper RR Relay), Rear Wiper Motor
HEATED
STEERING15ABCM (Body Control Module)
SUNROOF20ASunroof Motor
P/WINDOW RH25APower Window (RH) Relay, Power Window Main Switch, Passenger Power Window Switch, Rear Power
Window Switch RH, Passenger Safety Power Window Module
P/WINDOW LH25APower Window (LH) Relay, Power Window Main Switch, Rear Power Window Switch LH, Driver Safety
Power Window Module
PDM 27.5AImmobilizer Module, Smart Key Control Module, Start/Stop Button Switch
BRAKE SWITCH7.5AStop Lamp Switch, Smart Key Control Module
OBC10AOBC (On-Board Charger) Unit
A/CON7.5AAir Conditioner Control Module, Electronic Air Conditioner Compressor, Ionizer, Engine Room Junction
Block (Blower Relay, PTC Heater1 Relay, PTC Heater2 Relay)
WASHER15AMultifunction Switch
S/HEATER (FRT)25AFront Seat Warmer Control Module, Front Air Ventilation Seat Control Module

Maintenance
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Engine room compartment fuse panel (Hybrid)
Fuse NameFuse ratingCircuit Protected
MULTI FUSE
B+ 560AFuse - BATTERY C/FAN, HORN, B/ALARM HORN, ECU2, Engine Control Relay
B+ 260AInstrument Panel Junction Block (Fuse - S/HEATER (REAR))
B+ 360AInstrument Panel Junction Block
B+ 450AInstrument Panel Junction Block (Fuse - BATTERY MANAGEMENT, P/WINDOW (LH), P/WIN-
DOW (RH), TAIL GATE OPEN, SUNROOF, AMP, S/HEATER (FRT), P/SEAT (DRV))
COOLING FAN60ACooling Fan Relay
REAR HEATED50ARear Heated Relay
BLOWER40ABlower Relay
IG 140A[Without Smart Key] Ignition Switch, [With Smart Key] PDM1 (ACC) Relay, PDM2 (IG1) Relay
IG 240A[Without Smart Key] Ignition Switch, [With Smart Key] PDM3 (IG2) Relay
MDPS80AMDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering) Unit
PTC
HEATER 150APTC Heater 1 Relay
PTC
HEATER 250APTC Heater 2 Relay
CLUTCH
ACTUATOR40AClutch Actuator (HEV)
MAIN150AFuse - POWER OUTLET1, H/LAMP HI, INVERTER, ACTIVE HYDRAULIC BOOSTER1,
ACTIVE HYDRAULIC BOOSTER2, WIPER RR, Low Voltage DC-DC Converter

Maintenance
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Engine room compartment fuse panel (Plug-in Hybrid)
Fuse NameFuse ratingCircuit Protected
MULTI FUSE
B+ 560AFuse - BATTERY C/FAN, HORN, B/ALARM HORN, ECU2, Engine Control Relay
B+ 260AInstrument Panel Junction Block (Fuse - S/HEATER (REAR))
B+ 360AInstrument Panel Junction Block
B+ 450AInstrument Panel Junction Block (Fuse - BATTERY MANAGEMENT, P/WINDOW (LH), P/WIN-
DOW (RH), TAIL GATE OPEN, SUNROOF, AMP, S/HEATER (FRT), P/SEAT (DRV), IG3 1,
OBC, AMS)
COOLING FAN60ACooling Fan Relay
REAR HEATED50ARear Heated Relay
BLOWER40ABlower Relay
IG 140A[Without Smart Key] Ignition Switch, [With Smart Key] PDM1 (ACC) Relay, PDM2 (IG1) Relay
IG 240A[Without Smart Key] Ignition Switch, [With Smart Key] PDM3 (IG2) Relay
MDPS80AMDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering) Unit
PTC
HEATER 150APTC Heater 1 Relay
PTC
HEATER 250APTC Heater 2 Relay
CLUTCH
ACTUATOR40AClutch Actuator (PHEV)
MAIN150AFuse - POWER OUTLET1, H/LAMP HI, INVERTER, ACTIVE HYDRAULIC BOOSTER1,
ACTIVE HYDRAULIC BOOSTER2, WIPER RR, Low Voltage DC-DC Converter