2020 KIA NIRO service

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Features of your vehicle
CHARGE : Shows that the energymade by the vehicle is
being converted to
electrical energy.
(Regenerated energy)
ECO : Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an Eco-
friendly manner.
POWER : Shows that the vehicle is exceeding the Eco-
friendly range.
✽ ✽NOTICE
The "EV" indicator comes on or off
based on the hybrid system gauge.
• “EV” indicator ON : Vehicle is
using the electric motor or the
gasoline engine is stopped.
• “EV” indicator OFF : Vehicle is using the gasoline engine.
Hybrid Battery SOC
(State of Charge) Gauge
This gauge indicates the remaining
hybrid battery power. If the SOC is
near the “L (Low)” level, the vehicle
automatically operates the engine to
charge the battery. However, if the Service Indicator ( )
and Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
( ) turn on when the SOC gauge is
near the “L (Low)” level, have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
Never try to start the vehicle if the
fuel tank is empty. In this condition,
the engine cannot charge the high
voltage battery of the hybrid system.
If you try to start the vehicle when
the fuel is empty, the high voltage
battery will become discharged and
be damaged.
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Features of your vehicle
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LCD Display Modes
RangeRoute Guidance
Control
Assist
Warning
AssistDriver AssistanceThe Master Warning
mode displays warn-
ing messages related
to the vehicle when
one or more systems
is not operating nor-
mally.
Fuel EconomyDestination InfoDoor
Accumulated InfoLights
Drive InfoSound
Digital SpeedometerConvenience
Driving StyleDriver Attention WarningService Interval
Energy FlowTPMSOther
Engine TemperatureLanguage
Reset
Mode
Trip Computer TBT Driving Assist User Settings Master warning
Up/Down
❈ ❈ The information provided may differ depending on which functions are applicable to your vehicle.

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Features of your vehicle
User settings mode (if equipped)
In this mode, you can change the
settings of the instrument cluster,
doors, lamps, etc.
1. Driver Assistance
2. Door
3. Lights
4. Sound
5. Convenience
6. Service Interval
7. Other
8. Language
9. ResetThe information provided may differ
depending on which functions are
applicable to your vehicle.
Shift to P to edit settings
This warning message appears if
you try to adjust the User Settings
while driving.
For your safety, change the User
Settings after parking the vehicle,
applying the parking brake and mov-
ing the shift lever to P (Park).
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Features of your vehicle
ItemsExplanation
Enable Service IntervalIf this item is checked, the Service Interval function will be activated.
Adjust IntervalIf the service interval menu is activated, you may adjust the time and distance.
ResetTo reset the service interval function.
6. Service Interval (if equipped)
✽ ✽NOTICE
To use the service interval menu, consult an authorized Kia dealer.
If the service interval is activated and the time and distance is adjusted, messages are displayed in the following sit-
uations each time the vehicle is turned on.
- Service in: Displayed to inform the driver the remaining mileage and days to service.
- Service required: Displayed when the mileage and days to service has been reached or passed.
If any of the following conditions occur, the mileage and number of days to service may be incorrect.
- The battery cable is disconnected.
- The battery is discharged.
- The fuse switch is turned off.

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Features of your vehicle
ItemsExplanation
ResetYou can reset the menus in the User Settings mode. All menus in the User Settings mode are reset
to factory settings, except language and service interval.
9. Reset
ItemsExplanation
Language To select language.
8. Language (if equipped)

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Features of your vehicle
Press START button again (for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if you can not operate the ENGINE
START/STOP button when there is
a problem with the ENGINE
START/STOP button system.
It means that you could start the engine by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button once more.
If the warning illuminates each time you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button, have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.
Press START button with key (for
smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button while the
warning message “Key not detect-
ed” is illuminating.
At this time, the immobilizer indica- tor light blinks.
Check BRAKE SWITH fuse
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if the brake switch fuse is discon-
nected.
It means that you should replace the fuse with a new one. If that is
not possible, you can start the
engine by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button for 10 sec-
onds in the ACC position.
Shift to P or N to start engine
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates if you try to start the engine with
the shift lever not in the P (Park) or
N (Neutral) position.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
You can start the engine with the
shift lever in the N (Neutral) posi-
tion. But, for your safety, we recom-
mend that you start the engine with
the shift lever in the P (Park) posi-
tion.
Low washer fluid
This warning message illuminates
on the service reminder mode if
the washer fluid level in the reser-
voir is nearly empty.
It means that you should refill the washer fluid.
Low fuel
This warning message illuminatesif the fuel tank is nearly empty.
- When the low fuel level warning
light is illuminates.
Add fuel as soon as possible.

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Features of your vehicle
Each symbol and specification on
the air conditioning refrigerant label
is represented below :
1. Classification of refrigerant
2. Amount of refrigerant
3. Classification of Compressor lubri-cant
4. Caution
5. Flammable Refrigerant
6. To requires Registered Technician to Service Air Conditioning system
Refer to chapter 8 for more detail on
the location of air conditioning refrig-
erant label.Checking the amount of air
conditioner refrigerant and
compressor lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is
low, the performance of the air condi-
tioning is reduced. Overfilling also
has a negative impact on the air con-
ditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is
found, have the system inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.
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CAUTION - AC Repair
It is important that the correct type and amount of oil andrefrigerant is used, otherwisedamage to the vehicle mayoccur. To prevent damage, theair conditioning system in yourvehicle should only be servicedby trained and certified techni-cians.

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Driving your vehicle
The indicator in the instrument clus-
ter displays the shift lever position
when the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button is in the ON
position.P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into P (Park).
To shift from P (Park), you must
depress firmly on the brake pedal
and make sure your foot is off the
accelerator pedal.
The shift lever must be in P (Park)
before turning the engine off.
R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.
WARNING
Shifting into P (Park) while the
vehicle is in motion may
cause you to lose control of
the vehicle.
After the vehicle has stopped, always make sure the shift
lever is in P (Park), apply the
parking brake, and turn the
engine off.
Do not use the P (Park) position in place of the parking brake.
CAUTION
Always come to a complete stopbefore shifting into or out of R(Reverse); you may damage thetransmission if you shift into R(Reverse) while the vehicle is inmotion.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to your transaxle, do not try to accel-erate in R (Reverse) or any for-ward gear position with thebrakes on.
When stopped on slope, do not hold the vehicle withaccelerator pedal. Use theservice brake or the parkingbrake.