If you are within 0.7 ~ 1m (28 ~ 39.3 in) from the outside tailgate handle, with your smart key in possession, the tailgate will unlock and open when you press the tailgate handle switch.
The hazard warning lights will blink twice to indicate that the tailgate is unlocked.
Also, once the tailgate is opened and then closed, the tailgate will lock automatically.
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Repair procedures
Teaching Procedures
1.
Key Teaching Procedure
Key teaching must be done after replacing a defective PCM(ECM) or when
providing additional keys to the vehicle owner.
The procedure starts with an PCM(ECM) request for vehicle specific data
(PIN code: 6dig ...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Hybrid Drive Motor Assembly Specification
Specification
Item
Specification
Type
PMSM
(Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor)
Max. output
32 kW / 1798 - 2500 rpm
Max. torque
170 N·m / 0 - 1798
...