2022 KIA NIRO HYBRID EV Owners Manual

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Closing the fuel filler door
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 door 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 door
The fuel filler door must be opened
from inside the vehicle by pushing
the fuel filler door button.
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NOTICE
If the fuel filler door 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 door 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.
1. Stop the engine.
2. To open the fuel filler door, push
the fuel filler door opener button.
3. Pull open the fuel filler door (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 door. After 20 minutes, the
fuel tank may shut off, causing
fuel to overflow. In this case, re-
press the fuel filler door 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 door after fuel-
ing the vehicle. If you start the
vehicle with the fuel filler door
opened, the message, “Check fuel
door”, illuminates on the LCD dis-
play.
Closing the fuel filler door
1. To install the cap, turn it clockwise
until it “clicks”. This indicates that
the cap is securely tightened.
2. Close the fuel filler door 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.
WARNING
Before refueling, be sure to
check what type of fuel is used
for your vehicle.
If you put diesel fuel into a
gasoline-powered vehicle or
gasoline into a diesel-powered
vehicle, it may affect the fuel
system and cause serious dam-
age to the vehicle.

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WARNING- Cell phone
fires
Do not use cellular phones
while refueling. Electric current
and/or electronic interference
from cellular phones can poten-
tially ignite fuel vapors causing
a fire.
WARNING- Portable fuel
container
When using an approved
portable fuel container, be sure
to place the container on the
ground prior to refueling. Static
electricity discharge from the
container can ignite fuel vapors
causing a fire. Once refueling
has begun, contact with the
vehicle should be maintained
until the filling is complete. Use
only approved portable plastic
fuel containers designed to
carry and store gasoline.
Always check that the fuel cap is
installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an accident.
WARNING- Fire/explo-
sion risk
Read and follow all warnings
posted at the gas station facili-
ty. Failure to follow all warnings
may result in severe personal
injury, severe burns or death
due to fire or explosion.
WARNING- Static
electricity
Before touching the fuel noz-
zle, you should eliminate
potentially dangerous static
electricity discharge by touch-
ing another metal part of the
vehicle, a safe distance away
from the fuel filler neck, noz-
zle, or other gas source.
Do not get back into a vehicle
once you have begun refueling
since you can generate static
electricity by touching, rubbing
or sliding against any item or
fabric (polyester, satin, nylon,
etc.) capable of producing stat-
ic electricity. Static electricity
discharge can ignite fuel
vapors resulting in rapid burn-
ing. If you must reenter the
vehicle, you should once again
eliminate potentially danger-
ous static electricity discharge
by touching a metal part of the
vehicle, away from the fuel filler
neck, nozzle or other gasoline
source.WARNING- Refueling
Always remove the fuel cap
carefully and slowly. If the cap
is venting fuel or if you hear a
hissing sound, wait until the
condition stops before com-
pletely removing the cap. If
pressurized fuel sprays out, it
can cover your clothes or skin
and subject you to the risk of
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Make sure to refuel your vehicle
according to the “Fuel requirements”
suggested in chapter 1.
If the fuel filler cap requires replace-
ment, use only a genuine Kia cap or
the equivalent specified for your vehi-
cle. An incorrect fuel filler cap can
result in a serious malfunction of the
fuel system or emission control sys-
tem.
WARNING- Smoking
DO NOT use matches or a
lighter and DO NOT SMOKE or
leave a lit cigarette in your vehi-
cle while at a gas station espe-
cially during refueling.
Automotive fuel is highly flam-
mable and can, when ignited,
result in fire.
WARNING- Refueling &
Vehicle fires
When refueling, always shut the
engine off. Sparks produced by
electrical components related
to the engine can ignite fuel
vapors causing a fire. Once
refueling is complete, check to
make sure the filler cap and
filler door are securely closed,
before starting the engine.
WARNING
In case of using EV drive mode
for a certain time without run-
ning Engine, EMM(Engine
Maintenance Mode) will auto-
matically activate by the system
to protect fuel system and the
engine.
Therefore, even though if it is
possible to use EV drive mode
with enough battery power, the
engine may run by the system
to protect fuel system and the
engine.
If you leave the fuel without
refueling or using for over 6
months, the remained fuel in the
fuel system may be deteriorat-
ed. From this, corrosion or
blocking problem may occur.
It is recommended using mini-
mum 40% of remained fuel at
least every 6 months by select-
ing Hybrid (CS) mode and refu-
el the vehicle with new fuel.
CAUTION- Exterior paint
Do not spill fuel on the exterior
surfaces of the vehicle. Any
type of fuel spilled on painted
surfaces may damage the paint.

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If your vehicle is equipped with a
sunroof, you can slide or tilt your
sunroof with the sunroof switch locat-
ed on the overhead console.
The sunroof can only be operated
when the ignition switch or Engine
Start/Stop button is in the ON or
START position.
The sunroof can be operated for
approximately 30 seconds the igni-
tion switch or Engine Start/Stop but-
ton is in the ACC or LOCK/OFF posi-
tion. However, if the front door is
open, the sunroof cannot be operat-
ed even within the 30 seconds peri-
od.
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NOTICE
Do not operate the sunroof when
roof bars are installed on the vehicle
or when there is luggage on the roof.
Sunshade
Use the sunshade to block direct
sunlight coming through the sunroof
glass.
Open or close the sunshade by
hand.
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WARNING
Never adjust the sunroof or
sunshade while driving. This
could result in loss of control
and an accident that may
cause injury, or property dam-
age.
Do not leave the engine run-
ning and the key in your vehi-
cle with unsupervised chil-
dren. Unattended children
could operate the sunroof,
which could result in serious
injury.
Do not sit on the top of the
vehicle. It may cause injury or
vehicle damage.
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NOTICE
• The sunshade opens automatically
when the sunroof glass is opened,
but the sunshade does not close
automatically when the sunroof
glass is closed. Also, only the sun-
shade cannot be closed when the
sunroof glass is opened.
• Do not pull the sunshade up or
down, or apply excessive force as
such action may damage the sun-
shade or cause it to malfunction.
Tilt open/close
Push the sunroof switch upward,
the sunroof glass tilts open.
Push the sunroof switch forward,
the sunroof glass automatically
closes.
To stop the sunroof movement at any
point, push the sunroof switch in any
direction.
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NOTICE
The sunroof glass cannot slide open
and tilt open at the same time. You
cannot tilt the sunroof glass open
while the sunroof glass is slide open.
Also, you cannot slide the sunroof
glass open while the sunroof is tilt
open. Slide open or tilt open with the
sunroof glass when the sunroof glass
is completely closed.
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Slide open/close
Push the sunroof switch rearward,
the sunshade and sunroof glass
slide open.
Push the sunroof switch forward,
only the sunroof glass closes.
Push the sunroof switch forward or
rearward to the first detent posi-
tion, the sunroof glass moves until
the switch is released. Push the sunroof switch forward or
rearward to the second detent
position, the sunroof glass oper-
ates automatically (auto slide fea-
ture).
To stop the sunroof movement at
any point, push the sunroof switch
in any direction.
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NOTICE
To reduce wind noise while driving,
we recommend that you drive at the
recommended position before the
maximum slide open position.
Automatic reversal
If the sunroof glass senses any
obstacle while it is closing automati-
cally, it will reverse direction then
stop at a certain position.
The auto reverse function may not
work if an object thin or soft is caught
between the sliding sunroof glass
and sunroof sash.
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