Kia Niro: Brake system / Hill-start assist control (HAC)
A vehicle has the tendency to slip back on a steep hill when it starts to go after stopping. The Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) prevents the vehicle from slipping back by operating the brakes automatically for about 1~2 seconds. The brakes are released when the accelerator pedal is depressed or after about 1~2 seconds.
WARNING
The HAC is activated only for about 1~2 seconds, so when the vehicle is starting off always depress the accelerator pedal.
✽ NOTICE
- The HAC does not operate when the transaxle shift lever is in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position.
- The HAC activates even though the ESC is off but it does not activate when the ESC has malfunctioned.
Malfunction indicator
The VSM can be deactivated even if you don’t cancel the VSM operation by pressing
the ESC OFF button. It indicates that a malfunction has been detected somewhere
in the EPS (Electronic Power Ste ...
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
The Emergency Stop Signal system alerts the driver behind by blinking the stop
light when the vehicle is braked rapidly and severely.
The system is activated when:
The vehicle suddenly stops (v ...
Other information:
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: One time driving information mode
This display shows trip distance (1), average fuel economy (2) and the vehicle
can be driven with the remaining fuel (3).
This information is displayed for a few seconds when you turn off the engine
and then goes off automatically. The information provided is calculated according
to each tr ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Seats
Front seat
(1) Forward and backward
(2) Seatback angle
(3) Seat cushion height (Driver`s seat)
(4) Lumbar support (Driver’s seat)*
(5) Head rest
Rear seat
(6) Seatback folding
(7) Headrest
(8) Armrest*
WARNING - Loose objects
Loose objects in the driver’s foot area could interfere w ...