2020 KIA NIRO PHEV wheel

H36
Kia hybrid system notifies the drivers
of energy flow in various operating
modes. Eleven Modes show drivers
the current operating condition.
Vehicle Stop
This mode means the vehicle is at a
stop. (There is no energy flow.)
EV Propulsion
Electric power is used to move the
vehicle.
(Battery ➞Wheel)
Power Assist
Electric and Engine power are used
to move the vehicle.
(Battery & Engine ➞ Wheel)
Engine Only Propulsion
Engine power is used to move the
vehicle.
(Engine ➞Wheel)
Engine Generation
Vehicle is stopped with the Engine
charging the hybrid battery.
(Engine ➞Battery)
ENERGY FLOW
ODEP047202N
ODEP047203N
ODEP047204N
ODEP047205NODEP047201N

H37
Regeneration
Hybrid battery is being charged by
regenerative braking.
(Wheel ➞Battery)
Engine Brake
The vehicle is being slowed by
engine compression.
(Wheel ➞Engine)
Power Reserve
Engine is both driving the vehicle
and charging the hybrid battery.
(Engine ➞ Wheel & Battery)
Engine Generation/Motor Drive
The vehicle is being slowed by engine
compression and regenerative brak-
ing. The hybrid battery is being
charged by regenerative braking.
(Engine ➞Battery ➞Wheel)
Engine Generation/Regeneration
The engine and regenerative braking
system charge the hybrid battery
driving deceleration.
(Engine & Wheel ➞ Battery)
Engine Brake/Regeneration
The engine compression can be
used to slow the vehicle. The regen-
erative braking system can be used
to charge the hybrid system.
(Wheel ➞Engine & Battery)
ODEP047207N
ODEP047209N
ODEP047207N
ODEP047210N
ODEP047206N
ODEP047208N

Your vehicle at a glance
22
EXTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Hood ......................................................4-34
2. Head lamp (Features of your vehicle) ...4-116
Head lamp (Maintenance) .....................7-87
3. Daytime running lamp (Features of your vehicle) ................................................4-115
Daytime running lamp (Maintenance) ...7-88
4. Fog lamp (Features of your vehicle) ...4-121 Fog lamp (Maintenance) .......................7-88
5. Wheel and tire (Maintenance) ...............7-42 Wheel and tire (Specifications) ...............8-5
6. Outside rearview mirror .........................4-53
7. Sunroof ..................................................4-42
8. Front windshield wiper blades (Features of your vehicle)....................4-122
Front windshield wiper blades
(Maintenance) .......................................7-37
9. Windows ................................................4-29
10. Roof rack ...........................................4-166
11. Charging door (plug-in) .......Hybrid System Overview
12. Front radar ...........................................5-69
ODEP019001N
■ Front view
❈ The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

Your vehicle at a glance
42
INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Inside door handle.................................4-22
2. Power window switch ............................4-29
3. Central door lock switch ........................4-23
4. Power window lock button .....................4-32
5. Outside rearview mirror control .............4-54
6. Outside rearview mirror folding .............4-55
7. Instrument panel illumination control ....4-59
8. Blind-Spot Collision Warning system On/Offbutton ....................................................5-97
9. Lane Keeping Assist system On/Off button ....................................................5-89
10. 12V Battery Reset switch (For Hybrid)..6-5
11. ESC off button .....................................5-46
12. Fuel filler door open button ........4-36, 4-37
13. Auto Lock mode button (For Plug-in Hybrid) .............Hybrid System
Overview
14. Scheduled charging deactivation button (For Plug-in Hybrid).............Hybrid System
Overview
15. Steering wheel ....................................4-47
16. Tilt and telescopic steering control lever .....................................................4-48
17. Inner fuse panel ..................................7-59
18. Brake pedal .........................................5-30
19. Hood release lever ..............................4-34
20. Seat .......................................................3-4
ODEP019003N❈ The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
• HEV

25
Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
1. Steering wheel audio controls .......Refer to"Car Infotainment System Quick Reference
Guide".
2. Driver`s front air bag ...........................3-62
3. Horn.....................................................4-50
4. Instrument cluster ................................4-57
5. Wiper and washer control lever (Right) ................................................4-122
6. Lighting control lever (Left) ................4-116
7. Ignition switch........................................5-7 ENGINE START/STOP button .............5-11
8. Cruise control ....................................5-115 Smart Cruise Control system button ..5-120
9. Infotainment system...............Refer to "Car Infotainment System Quick Reference
Guide".
10. Hazard warning flasher .......................6-2
11. Climate control system ....................4-131
12. Shift lever DCT ..................................5-16
13. Front seat warmer ...........................4-154 Front air ventilation seat ..................4-156
14. Heated steering wheel button ...........4-49
15. Changing plug-in hybrid mode button.................. Hybrid System Overview
16. Reverse Parking Distance Warning system OFF button .....................................4-112
17. Smart phone wireless charger ........4-159
18. Center console storage box ............4-151
19. Power outlet.....................................4-157
20. USB charger ....................................4-158
21. Glove box ........................................4-151
22. Passenger`s front air bag ..................3-62
23. USB port..........................................4-168
ODEP019004N❈ The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

Safety features of your vehicle
23
You will find many safety precautions
and recommendations throughout
this section, and throughout this man-
ual. The safety precautions in this sec-
tion are among the most important.
Always wear your seat belt
A seat belt is your best protection in
all types of accidents. Air bags are
designed to supplement seat belts,
not replace them. So even though
your vehicle is equipped with air
bags, ALWAYS make sure you and
your passengers wear your seat
belts, and wear them properly.
Restrain all children
All children under age 13 should ride
in your vehicle properly restrained in
a rear seat, not the front seat. Infants
and small children should be
restrained in an appropriate child
restraint. Larger children should use
a booster seat with the lap/shoulder
belt until they can use the seat belt
properly without a booster seat.
Air bag hazards
While air bags can save lives, they
can also cause serious or fatal
injuries to occupants who sit too
close to them, or who are not prop-
erly restrained. Infants, young chil-
dren, and shorter adults are at the
greatest risk of being injured by an
inflating air bag. Follow all instruc-
tions and warnings in this manual.
Driver distraction
Driver distraction presents a serious
and potentially deadly danger, espe-
cially for inexperienced drivers.
Safety should be the first concern
when behind the wheel and drivers
need to be aware of the wide array of
potential distractions, such as drowsi-
ness, reaching for objects, eating,
personal grooming, other passen-
gers, and using cellular phones.
Drivers can become distracted when
they take their eyes and attention off
the road or their hands off the wheel
to focus on activities other than driv-
ing. To reduce your risk of distraction
or getting into an accident:
• ALWAYS set up your mobiledevices (i.e., MP3 players, phones,
navigation units, etc.) when your
vehicle is parked or safely stopped.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

33
Safety features of your vehicle
ONLY use your mobile devicewhen allowed by laws and when
conditions permit safe use. NEVER
text or email while driving. Most
states have laws prohibiting drivers
from texting. Some states and
cities also prohibit drivers from
using handheld phones.
NEVER let the use of a mobile device distract you from driving.
You have a responsibility to your
passengers and others on the road
to always drive safely, with your
hands on the wheel as well as your
eyes and attention on the road.Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in
crash injuries and deaths. Generally,
the higher the speed, the greater the
risk, but serious injuries can also
occur at lower speeds. Never drive
faster than is safe for current condi-
tions, regardless of the maximum
speed posted.
Keep your vehicle in safe con-
dition
Having a tire blowout or a mechani-
cal failure can be extremely haz-
ardous. To reduce the possibility of
such problems, check your tire pres-
sures and condition frequently, and
perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance.

35
Safety features of your vehicle
WARNING- Uprightingseat
Do not press the release lever on
a manual seatback without hold-
ing and controlling the seatback.
The seatback will spring upright,
possibly impacting you or other
passengers.
WARNING- Loose objects
Do not place anything in the dri-
ver's foot well or under the front
seats. Loose objects in the dri-
ver's foot area could interfere
with the operation of the foot
pedals.WARNING- Driver respon-
sibility for passengers
The driver must advise the pas-
sengers to keep the seatback in
an upright position whenever
the vehicle is in motion. If a seat
is reclined during an accident,
the restraint system's ability to
restrain will be greatly reduced.
1KMN3662
WARNING- Seat cushion
Occupants should never sit on
aftermarket seat cushions or sit-
ting cushions. The passenger's
hips may slide under the lap por-
tion of the seat belt during an
accident or a sudden stop.
WARNING- Driver’s seat
Never attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is mov-
ing. This could result in loss
of control of your vehicle.
Do not allow anything to inter- fere with the normal position
of the seatback. Storing items
against the seatback could
result in serious or fatal injury
in a sudden stop or collision.
Sit as far back as possible from the steering wheel while still
maintaining comfortable con-
trol of the your vehicle. A dis-
tance of at least 10 in (25 cm)
from your chest to the steering
wheel is recommended. Failure
to do so can result in air bag
inflation injuries to the driver.