2018 KIA NIRO PLUG-IN HYBRID warning light

Maintenance
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At least monthly:
Check the coolant level in theengine coolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flash-
ers.
Check the inflation pressures of all tires including the spare.
At least twice a year
(i.e., every Spring and Fall) :
Check the radiator, heater and air conditioning hoses for leaks or
damage.
Check the windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean
the wiper blades with clean cloth
dampened with washer fluid.
Check the headlight alignment.
Check the muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps.
Check the lap/shoulder belts for wear and function.
Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.
At least once a year :
Clean the body and door drainholes.
Lubricate the door hinges and check the hood hinges.
Lubricate the door and hood locks and latches.
Lubricate the door rubber weather- strips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect and lubricate dual clutch transmission linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level.

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Maintenance
FUSES
❈Left side : Normal , Right side : Blown
A vehicle’s electrical system is pro-
tected from electrical overload dam-
age by fuses.
This vehicle has 2 (or 3) fuse panels,
one located in the driver’s side panel
bolster, the other in the engine com-
partment near the battery.
If any of your vehicle’s lights, acces-
sories, or controls do not work, check
the appropriate circuit fuse. If a fuse
has blown, the element inside the
fuse will melt.
If the electrical system does not
work, first check the driver’s side
fuse panel.
Always replace a blown fuse with
one of the same rating.
If the replacement fuse blows, this
indicates an electrical problem. Avoid
using the system involved and imme-
diately consult an authorized Kia
dealer.
Three kinds of fuses are used: blade
type for lower amperage rating, car-tridge type, and multi fuse for higheramperage ratings.
Do not arbitrarily modify or add-on electric wiring to the vehicle.
WARNING- Fuse replace-
ment
Never replace a fuse with any- thing but another fuse of the
same rating.
A higher capacity fuse could cause damage and possibly a
fire.
Never install a wire or alu- minum foil instead of the
proper fuse - even as a tem-
porary repair. It may cause
extensive wiring damage and
a possible fire.
CAUTION
Do not use a screwdriver or anyother metal object to removefuses because it may cause ashort circuit and damage thesystem.
OJF075021
■
Blade type
■ Cartridge type
■ Multi fuse
■ BFT

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Maintenance
Instrument panel (Driver’s side fuse panel) (Hybrid)
Fuse NameFuse ratingCircuit Protected
MODULE 510A
Electro Chromic Mirror, Audio/Video & Navigation Head Unit, Audio, Driver IMS (Integrated memory system)
Module, VESS (Virtual Engine Sound System) Unit, Shift Lever Indicator, Air Conditioner Control Module,
Rear Seat Warmer Control Module, Front Air Ventilation Seat Control Module, Front Seat Warmer Control
Module, Head Lamp LH/RH
MODULE 410ALane Keeping Assist Control Module, Crash Pad Switch, AEB Module, Blind Spot Detection Radar LH/RH,
AFLS (Adaptive Front Lighting System) Unit
INTERIORLAMP10AFront Vanity Lamp LH/RH, Room Lamp, Overhead Console Lamp, Ignition Key ILL. & Door Warning Switch,
Luggage Lamp
A/BAG15ASRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Control Module, Passenger Occupant Detection Sensor
IG 125AEngine Room Junction Block (Fuse - DCT4, HPCU2, ACTIVE HYDRAULIC BOOSTER3, ECU3)
CLUSTER10AInstrument Cluster
MODULE 310ABCM (Body Control Module), DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) Shift Lever, Stop Lamp Switch, Driver Door
Module, Passenger Door Module
MEMORY 27.5AActive Air Flap Unit
MODULE 810AActive Air Flap Unit, Electric Water Pump (Engine), VPD Sensor, Engine Room Junction Block (Battery
C/Fan Relay), BMS (Battery Management System) Control Module
A/BAG IND7.5AAir Conditioner Control Module, Instrument Cluster
START7.5A[Without Smart Key & Without Immobilizer] Burglar alarm Relay
[With Smart Key/With Immobilizer] Inhibitor Switch

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Maintenance
LIGHT BULBS
Bulb replacement precaution
Please keep extra bulbs on hand
with appropriate wattage ratings in
case of emergencies.
Refer to “Bulb Wattage” in chapter 9.
When changing lamps, first turn off
the engine at a safe place, firmly
apply the parking brake and detach
the battery’s negative (-) terminal.
Use only bulbs of the specifiedwattage.✽ ✽ NOTICE
• If the light bulb or lamp connector
is removed while the lamp is still
on, the fuse box's electronic sys-
tem may log it as a malfunction.
Therefore, a lamp malfunction
incident may be recorded as a
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) in
the fuse box.
• It is normal for an operating lamp to flicker momentarily. This is due
to a stabilization function of the
vehicle’s electronic control device.
If the lamp lights up normally
after momentarily blinking, then
it is functioning as normal.
However, if the lamp continues to
flicker several times or turns off
completely, there may be an error
in the vehicle’s electronic control
device. Please have the vehicle
checked by an authorized Kia
dealer immediately.
WARNING- Working on
the lights
Prior to working on the light,
firmly apply the parking brake,
ensure that the engine
start/stop button is in OFF posi-
tion and turn off the lights to
avoid sudden movement of the
vehicle and burning your fingers
or receiving an electric shock.
CAUTION -Light replace-
ment
Be sure to replace the burned- out bulb with one of the samewattage rating. Otherwise, itmay cause damage to the fuseor electric wiring system.
CAUTION -Headlamp
Lens
To prevent damage, do notclean the headlamp lens withchemical solvents or strongdetergents.

Maintenance
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Headlamp (HID type) bulb
replacement
If the light bulb does not operate,
have the vehicle checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
If your vehicle is equipped with
High Intensity Discharge (HID)
headlamps, these headlamps contain
mercury. So if you need to have your
vehicle disposed, you should remove
the HID headlamps before disposal.
The removed HID headlamps
should be recycled, re-used or dis-
posed as hazardous waste.
✽ ✽NOTICE
HID lamps have superior perform-
ance vs. halogen bulbs. HID lamps
are estimated by the manufacturer to
last twice as long or longer than halo-
gen bulbs depending on their fre-
quency of use. They will probably
require replacement at some point in
the life of the vehicle. Cycling the
headlamps on and off more than typ-
ical use will shorten HID lamps life.
HID lamps do not fail in the same
manner as halogen incandescent
lamps. If a headlamp goes out after a
period of operation but will immedi-
ately relight when the headlamp
switch is cycled it is likely the HID
lamp needs to be replaced. HID
lamping components are more com-
plex than conventional halogen bulbs
thus have higher replacement cost.
WARNING- HID
Headlamp (if equipped)
Do not attempt to replace or
inspect the HID headlamp
(XENON bulb) due to electric
shock danger. If the light bulb
does not operate, have your
vehicle checked by an author-
ized Kia dealer.

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Maintenance
APPEARANCE CARE
Exterior care
Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warning
and caution statements that appear
on the label.
Finish maintenance
Washing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish
from rust and deterioration, wash it
thoroughly and frequently at least
once a month with lukewarm or cold
water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road
driving, you should wash it after each
off-road trip. Pay special attention to
the removal of any accumulation of
salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign mate-
rials. Make sure the drain holes in the
lower edges of the doors and rocker
panels are kept clear and clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial pollution and similar
deposits can damage your vehicle’s
finish if not removed immediately.
Even prompt washing with plain water
may not completely remove all these
deposits. A mild soap, safe for use on
painted surfaces, may be used.
After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-
oughly with lukewarm or cold water.
Do not allow soap to dry on the finish.After washing the vehicle, test the
brakes while driving slowly to see if
they have been affected by water. If
braking performance is impaired, dry
the brakes by applying them lightly
while maintaining a slow forward
speed.

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8
Aluminum wheel maintenance
The aluminum wheels are coated with
a clear protective finish.
Do not use any abrasive cleaner,
polishing compound, solvent, or wire
brushes on aluminum wheels. They
may scratch the finish.
Clean the wheel when it has cooled.
Use only a mild soap or neutral detergent, and rinse thoroughly with
water. Also, be sure to clean the
wheels after driving on salted roads.
This helps prevent corrosion.
Avoid washing the wheels with high- speed vehicle wash brushes.
Do not use any alkaline or acid detergents It may damage and cor-
rode the aluminum wheels coated
with a clear protective finish.
Corrosion protection
Protecting your vehicle from corrosion
By using the most advanced design
and construction practices to combat
corrosion, we produce vehicles of
the highest quality. However, this is
only part of the job. To achieve the
long-term corrosion resistance your
vehicle can deliver, the owner's
cooperation and assistance is also
required.
Common causes of corrosion
The most common causes of corro-
sion on your vehicle are:
Road salt, dirt and moisture that isallowed to accumulate underneath
the vehicle.
Removal of paint or protective coatings by stones, gravel, abra-
sion or minor scrapes and dents
which leave unprotected metal
exposed to corrosion. High-corrosion areas
If you live in an area where your vehi-
cle is regularly exposed to corrosive
materials, corrosion protection is
particularly important. Some of the
common causes of accelerated cor-
rosion are road salts, dust control
chemicals, ocean air and industrial
pollution.
Moisture breeds corrosion
Moisture creates the conditions in
which corrosion is most likely to
occur. For example, corrosion is
accelerated by high humidity, partic-
ularly when temperatures are just
above freezing. In such conditions,
the corrosive material is kept in con-
tact with the vehicle’s surface by
moisture that evaporates slowly.
Mud is particularly corrosive
because it dries slowly and holds
moisture in contact with the vehicle.
Although the mud appears to be dry,
it can still retain the moisture and
promote corrosion.
WARNING
After washing the vehicle, test
the brakes while driving slowly
to see if they have been affected
by water. If braking performance
is impaired, dry the brakes by
applying them lightly while main-
taining a slow forward speed.

Index
2I
AC inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-157
Air bag warning label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-67
Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
Air bags. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 3-42Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43
Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
SRS components and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46
Occupant Detection System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49
Driver's and passenger's front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57
Side air bag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-60
Curtain air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62
Inflation conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-64
Non-inflation conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-65
SRS Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66
Air bag warning label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-67
Air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38\
Filter replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
Air conditioner compressor label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Air conditioning system lubricants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Air ventilation seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-154
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27
Appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-105 Exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-105
Interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-110
Armed stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Armrest (Rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 Assist Emergency Braking (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-36
System setting and activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-36
AEB warning message and system control . . . . . . . 6-39
Brake operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-40
Sensor to detect the distance from the vehicle in front (Front radar) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-41
System malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-42
Limitation of the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-43
Audio (With Touch Screen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Feature of Your Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Radio Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Media Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Phone Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-\
2
Aux, USB port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Auto defogging system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-147
Auto light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11\
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Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-130 Automatic heating and air conditioning. . . . . . . . . 4-131
Sunroof inside air recirculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-140
System operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-140
Climate control air filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-142
Checking the amount of air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-143
Air Conditioning refrigerant label . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-144
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