Kia Niro: Gauges / Fuel Gauge
■ Type A
■ Type B
This gauge indicates the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.
✽ NOTICE
- The fuel tank capacity is given in chapter 9.
- The fuel gauge is supplemented by a low fuel warning light, which will illuminate when the fuel tank is nearly empty.
- On inclines or curves, the fuel gauge pointer may fluctuate or the low fuel warning light may come on earlier than usual due to the movement of fuel in the tank.
WARNING - Fuel Gauge
Running out of fuel can expose vehicle occupants to danger.
You must stop and obtain additional fuel as soon as possible after the warning light comes on or when the gauge indicator comes close to the “0 or E (Empty)” level.
CAUTION
Avoid driving with a extremely low fuel level. Running out of fuel could cause the engine to misfire damaging the catalytic converter.
Hybrid Battery SOC (State of Charge) Gauge
■ Type A
■ Type B
This gauge indicates the remaining hybrid battery power. If the SOC is near the
“L (Low) or 0” level, the vehicle automatically operates the engine to charge the
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Distance to empty
■ Type A
■ Type B
Distance To Empty
The distance to empty is the estimated distance the vehicle can be driven
with the remaining fuel.
- Distance range: 1~9,999 km or 1~9,999 mi.
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Other information:
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Main Fuse Repair procedures
Removal
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Be sure to read and follow the “General Safety Information and
Caution” before doing any work related with the high voltage system.
Failure to follow the safety instr ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: START
Turn the ignition key to the START position to start the engine. The engine will
crank until you release the key; then it returns to the ON position. The brake warning
lamp can be checked in this position.
WARNING - Ignition key
Never turn the ignition switch to LOCK or ACC while the vehicl ...