Kia Niro EV

Charging Connector Auto/Lock Mode

The Charging Connector can be set to be locked or unlocked while in the charging inlet and charging. Press the AUTO button (A) (LED lit) for the connector to lock while charging and unlock automatically when charging is complete. When the AUTO button is not pressed (LED not lit), the mode will be set to LOCK. The connector will be locked when charging and remain locked until all doors are unlocked.

Deactivate Scheduled Charging - Depress the Deactivate Scheduled Charging button to temporarily disable the scheduled charging feature when immediate charging is required.

Level 1 Charging – “Trickle” Charge
A Level 1 or “trickle” charger is the most common type of charging system for an electric vehicle. This type of charger uses 120 volts/12 amps of household electricity and takes approximately 60 hours for a full charge.

REMINDER: Do not use an extension cord. Plug trickle charger directly into wall socket. Do not charge to a receptacle that is not a dedicated circuit, old, damaged, corroded or cracked. When using outdoors, be careful not to expose it to external environments such as rain, snow, and high temperatures.

Level 2 Charging – “Normal” Charge (AC)
A Level 2 or “normal” 240-volt/32-amp charger is the recommended charging system for your electric vehicle. This type of charger uses 240 volts of electricity and takes approximately 9.6 hours for a full charge. This charger may be able to be installed at your home by a qualified electrician or can be found at a public charging station.

REMINDER: Shape of charger and how to use the charger may be different for each manufacturer. Please see Owner’s Manual for more information.

Level 3 Charging* – “Quick” Charge (DC)
A Level 3 or “quick” DC charger is usually found at public charging stations. This type of DC charge may charge an electric vehicle in as little as 60 minutes to about an 80% charge.

REMINDER: Kia does not recommend primarily charging with a DC Charger because it can reduce the lifespan of the battery.

To charge the Niro EV using a normal/trickle charger:

(A) Connect the ICCB or “Normal” Charger plug to a dedicated 240-volt/32-amp electrical outlet

(B) Check if the power light (green) on the ICCB turns on (trickle charger only)

(C) Press the brake pedal and engage the parking brake

(D) Turn off all switches, turn the Rotary Dial Shifter Knob to P (Park), and turn off the vehicle

(E) To open the charge port door, press the opening indicator (small triangle) at the far right edge of the charge port door. Remove the inlet cover with tether (the charging door can be opened when the vehicle is unlocked)

(F) Hold the charging connector handle and connect it to the vehicle’s trickle/normal charging inlet by pushing the connector until you hear a clicking sound

(G) Charging begins automatically (Ensure the charge indicator light is illuminated red on your instrument cluster, indicating the vehicle is charging, and ensure scheduled charging is not set)

Checking the Charging Status

(J) The charging status can be checked by viewing the charging status indicator
J on the dash panel. The lights will progressively become lit as the vehicle approaches a full charge. Ensure scheduled charging is not set.

To start the vehicle:
1 .  Depress the brake pedal
2 . Press the POWER button while Rotary Dial Shifter Knob is in P (Park) or (N) Neutral
To turn the vehicle power OFF, press the POWER button. To use the POWER button, you must have the Smart Key fob on your person.

To use electrical accessories:

ACC position

When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the POWER button once (amber light A )
ON position
When already in the ACC position (amber light A ) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the POWER button again (red light A ) When in the OFF position (not illuminated) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the POWER button twice (red light A )

REMINDERS:

In an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the vehicle off and to the ACC position by pressing the POWER button for more than 2 seconds or 3 times successively within 3 seconds
If the Smart Key battery is weak or not working properly, hold the Smart Key fob up to the POWER button (Lock button side closest) and press to start vehicle
Do not turn the vehicle off by pushing the POWER button while the vehicle is in motion . If the vehicle has been turned off the power brake and power steering system cannot operate
With the vehicle off, hydraulic power assist for steering and braking will be disabled and the vehicle will be more difficult to control.

Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock

A. Pull/Press to operate Driver’s and Front Passenger’s Windows
B. Press to Unlock/Lock All Doors
C. Press to disable Rear Passenger Windows
D. Press L or R buttons to select Mirrors
E. Press arrows to adjust Mirrors
F. Press to fold and unfold the outside rearview mirrors.

Button configuration may vary depending on vehicle model . Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .

Headlights & High Beams
To operate:
Rotate lever to change the Headlight function
Push lever to turn High Beams ON
Pull lever to flash Headlights/ High Beams

AUTO Light position – When the light switch is in the AUTO Light position, the tail lights and headlights will turn ON/OFF automatically depending on the amount of light outside the vehicle .
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) – DRL may help others to see the front of your vehicle during the day . The lights will be on automatically when the ignition or POWER button* is ON and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position, unless one of the following occurs:
Parking brake is applied
Engine is turned off
High Beam Assist (HBA) – The High Beam Assist is designed to automatically adjust the headlight range by switching between high and low beams based on light detected from oncoming vehicles and road conditions.
To enable HBA, toggle the light switch to the AUTO Light position and turn on the high beams by pushing the lever away from you . The High Beam Assist indicator will illuminate .
High Beam Assist does not operate below certain speeds, or in some lighting and driving conditions. Please be aware of your surroundings and exercise proper road etiquette when operating a vehicle using the high beams.

Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel
To adjust the Steering Wheel, push the lock-release lever (B) down and adjust the desired angle
(C) and distance (D). When finished, pull the lock-release lever (B) up to lock Steering Wheel in place.

Audio Controls

(A) Audio MODE button: Press to cycle through FM/AM/SiriusXM®/Media modes
Audio System ON/OFF: Press to turn power on; Press and hold to turn power off

(B) Seek/Preset button: FM/AM/SiriusXM® Modes: Press up/down to advance through Preset Stations. Press and hold to auto seek
Media Mode: Press up/down to move Track Up/Down. Press & hold up/down to fast forward/rewind (except for Bluetooth® Audio)

(C) Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower volume
Mute button: Press to mute/unmute all audio (Media pauses in some Media modes when pressed)

The USB Charger Ports (C)  are located on the center panel and inside the Center Console. Devices can be recharged using
a USB cable. The Power button needs to be in the ACC/ON/ RUN/START position to operate the USB Charger Ports.

(Front of Center Console shown)

Multimedia USB Ports & Power Outlets
(A) Multimedia USB Port
Use the Multimedia USB port to connect USB audio devices and smartphones .

(B) Power Outlets Use the power outlet for mobile phones and other devices designed to operate on a 12V (180W max) power outlet

Rotary Dial Shifter Knob
Rotate dial for the following:
P: Park - Press to place in Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
P Release: (Park Release) (A) – Press brake pedal and press the P Release button to release the Parking Brake and rotate dial to R, D or N. P Release is for emergency/towing use and not used in normal daily driving

04/12/2022