2022 KIA NIRO PHEV steering wheel

Emergency towing precautions
Turn the ignition switch to ACC sothe steering wheel isn’t locked.
Place the transmission 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.
To avoid serious damage to the dual clutch transmission, limit the
vehicle speed to 10 mph (15 km/h)
and drive less than 1 mile (1.5 km)
when towing. (for Dual clutch trans-
mission vehicle.) 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 transmission is in N
(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
Before towing, check the dual
clutch transmission for fluidleaks under your vehicle. If thedual clutch transmission fluid isleaking, flatbed equipment or atowing dolly must be used.
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Maintenance
OWNER MAINTENANCE
The following lists are vehicle checks
and inspections that should be per-
formed by the owner or an author-
ized Kia dealer at the frequencies
indicated to help ensure safe,
dependable operation of your vehi-
cle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your deal-
er as soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance Checks
are generally not covered by war-
ranties and you may be charged for
labor, parts and lubricants used.Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
Check the coolant level in coolantreservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Look for low or under-inflated tires.
While operating your vehicle:
Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust or any smell of
exhaust fumes in the vehicle.
Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased steer-
ing effort or looseness in the steer-
ing wheel, or change in its straight-
ahead position.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side
when traveling on smooth, level
road.
When stopping, listen and check for unusual sounds, pulling to one
side, increased brake pedal travel
or “hard-to-push” brake pedal.
If any slipping or changes in the operation of your transmission
occurs, take your vehicle to an
authorized Kia dealer.
Check the dual clutch transmission P (Park) function.
Check the parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after
use is normal).
WARNING- Hot coolant
Be careful when checking your
engine coolant level when the
engine is hot. Scalding hot
coolant and steam may blow
out under pressure.
WARNING
When you open the engine
hood, turn the Hybrid system
off. If not, it may result in death
or serious injury because of the
high voltage flow.

Maintenance
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Exhaust pipe and muffler
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes,
muffler and hangers for cracks, dete-
rioration, or damage. Start the
engine and listen carefully for any
exhaust gas leakage. Tighten con-
nections or replace parts as neces-
sary.
Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections
for looseness or damage. Retighten
to the specified torque.
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine
off, check for excessive free-play in
the steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or dam-
age. Check the dust boots and ball
joints for deterioration, cracks, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts.
Drive shafts and boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and
clamps for cracks, deterioration, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts and, if necessary, repack the
grease.
Air conditioning refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and dam-
age. When checking engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid,
always be sure to clean the area
around any filler plug, drain plug, or
dipstick before checking or draining
any lubricant or fluid. This is espe-
cially important in dusty or sandy
areas and when the vehicle is used
on unpaved roads. Cleaning the plug
and dipstick areas will prevent dirt
and grit from entering the engine and
other mechanisms that could be
damaged.
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS

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Taking care of leather seats
Vacuum the seat periodically to
remove dust and sand on the seat.
It will prevent abrasion or damage of
the leather and maintain its quality.
Wipe the natural leather seat cover often with dry or soft cloth.
Sufficient use of a leather protec- tive may prevent abrasion of the
cover and helps maintain the color.
Be sure to read the instructions
and consult a specialist when
using leather coating or protective
agents.
Leather with bright colors(beige, cream beige) is easily contaminat-
ed and clear in appearance. Clean
the seats frequently.
Avoid wiping with wet cloth. It may cause the surface to crack.
Cleaning the leather seats
Remove all contaminations instant-ly. Refer to instructions below for
removal of each contaminant.
Cosmetic products(sunscreen, foundation, etc.)
- Apply cleansing cream on a clothand wipe the contaminated point.
Wipe off the cream with a wet
cloth and remove water with a dry
cloth.
Beverages(coffee, soft drink, etc.) - Apply a small amount of neutraldetergent and wipe until contami-
nations do not smear.
Oil - Remove oil instantly withabsorbable cloth and wipe with
stain remover for natural leather
only.
Chewing gum - Harden the gum with ice andremove gradually.CAUTION - Electrical
components
Never allow water or other liq-uids to come in contact withelectrical/electronic compo-nents inside the vehicle as thismay damage them.
CAUTION - Leather
When cleaning leather products(steering wheel, seats etc.), useneutral detergents or low alco-hol content solutions. If you usehigh alcohol content solutionsor acid/alkaline detergents, thecolor of the leather may fade orthe surface may get stripped off.

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Index
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist warning messageand function control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57
Limitation of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist . 5-63
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor fusion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-70
Brake operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-75
Detecting sensors (Front view camera/Front radar). 5-75
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction . . 5-77
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist setting and activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-70
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist warning message and function control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-73
Limitation of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist . 5-79
Fuel filler door (Hybrid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38 Closing the fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39
Opening the fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
Fuel filler door (Plug-in hybrid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40 Closing the fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41
Opening the fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
Fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Do not use methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Fuel additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol . . . . . . . . 1-2
Operation in foreign countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 7-59 Engine compartment fuse replacement . . . . . . . . . . 7-62
Fuse/relay panel description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-65
Inner panel fuse replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-60 Gross vehicle weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
HEV/PHEV powertrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
High Beam Assist (HBA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-128
Highway Driving Assist (HDA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-155
Highway Driving Assist malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . 5-160
Highway Driving Assist operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-156
Operating conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-156
Radio frequency radiation exposure information. . 5-162
Setting and activating Highway Driving Assist . . 5-156
Warning related to steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-157
When the hands-off warning lasts for a certain periodof time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-158
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 4-36 Closing the hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37
Opening the hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
If an accident occurs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-44
If the engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
If the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 If engine doesn't turn over or turns over slowly . . . . 6-4
If engine turns over normally but does not start . . . . 6-4
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Index
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Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49Electric Power Steering (EPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49
Heated steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-51
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 4-52
Tilt and telescopic steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-161 Center console storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-161
Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-161
Luggage box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-163
Sunglass holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-162
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 4-44 Automatic reversal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46
Resetting the sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47
Slide open/close . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46
Sunroof open warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48
Sunshade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44\
Tilt open/close . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
Theft-alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19 Armed stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Disarmed stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
Theft-alarm stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . 6-13 Changing a tire with TPMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17
Check tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
Low tire pressure position telltale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15 Low tire pressure telltale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
Tire specification and pressure label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43, 8-5 All season tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-55
Checking tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44
Low aspect ratio tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-57
Radial-ply tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-56
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . 7-43
Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-56
Summer tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-55
Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43\
Tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-56
Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
Tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44
Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45
Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
Tire terminology and definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52
Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46
Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 6-39 Emergency towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-41
Removable towing hook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-40
Towing service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-39
Trailer Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-191
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