Kia NiroEV 2019 User Manual

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Kia NiroEV 2019 Specifications

General

Brand	Kia
Model	NiroEV 2019
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

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FOREWORD

NIRO Electric Vehicle Guide

Review of Electric Vehicle

Overview of electric vehicle operation, battery, and motor use.

Main Components of Electric Vehicle

Details key EV components like battery, inverter, motor, and reduction gear.

EV Mode

Explains EV mode menus for managing range, energy, charging, and driving settings.

Charge Types for Electric Vehicle

Outlines AC, DC, and trickle charging methods for electric vehicles.

Safety Precautions for Electric Vehicle

Critical safety measures for charging electric vehicles, including warnings about electromagnetic waves.

DRIVING ELECTRIC VEHICLE

How to Start a Vehicle

Step-by-step instructions for starting the electric vehicle safely.

How to Stop the Vehicle

Step-by-step instructions for stopping the electric vehicle safely.

Regenerative braking system

Explains how to adjust regenerative braking levels using paddle shifters.

Smart regeneration system (with Smart Cruise Control system)

Details the Smart Regeneration System's automatic braking control based on road conditions.

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (CAMERA+RADAR TYPE) (IF EQUIPPED)

Explains the FCA system's function to reduce accident risk and its activation.

Cruise Control System

Guides on using the cruise control system to maintain constant speed.

Blind-spot Collision Warning (BCW) / Rear Cross-traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) (IF EQUIPPED)

Explains BCW and RCCW systems for driver alerts while driving and reversing.

Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Details the LFA system's function to help keep the vehicle in lane and its operation.

Driver's attention

Emphasizes driver's responsibility for safe driving and checking road conditions.

What to do in an emergency

ROAD WARNING

Explains the use of hazard warning flashers for signaling emergencies.

IF THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START

Provides troubleshooting steps if the vehicle fails to start.

EMERGENCY STARTING

Details procedures for jump-starting a vehicle with safety precautions.

TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) (IF EQUIPPED)

Explains how to check tyre pressure and interpret TPMS warnings.

TOWING

Covers towing services and proper procedures to prevent vehicle damage.

IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURS

Provides crucial safety instructions for handling accidents involving electric vehicles.

Maintenance

Motor room compartment

Shows the location of major components in the motor room.

Maintenance services

Emphasizes exercising care during maintenance and the consequences of inadequate servicing.

OWNER MAINTENANCE

Lists recommended checks and inspections for owners to ensure safe operation.

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICE

Outlines normal and severe usage maintenance schedules based on mileage and time.

TYRES AND WHEELS

Covers tyre care, recommended inflation pressures, and tyre rotation.

Fuses

Explains the purpose of fuses and precautions for replacement.

LIGHT BULBS

Provides precautions for bulb replacement and warnings about using unauthentic parts.

Headlamp (Low/High) (Bulb type) bulb replacement

Step-by-step instructions for replacing headlamp bulbs, with warnings about handling halogen bulbs.

Specifications & Consumer information

DIMENSIONS

Provides the vehicle's dimensions in millimeters.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS

Lists key specifications for the electric vehicle's motor, battery, and charger.

VOLUME AND WEIGHT

Details the gross vehicle weight and luggage volume for standard and economic models.

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

Provides information on refrigerant and lubricant types, recommending professional consultation.

RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES

Lists recommended lubricants and fluids for the vehicle.

TYRE SPECIFICATION AND PRESSURE LABEL

Explains the tyre label providing recommended tyre pressures.