This Keyless Entry and Starting system enables automatic vehicle locking/unlocking simply by detection of the electronic key.
As long as the driver has the electronic key on their person, the vehicle unlocks as they approach and locks when they walk away.
Key recognition zones:
Zone A: welcome lighting on approaching the vehicle (between 3 and 5 metres from the vehicle).
Zone B: automatic locking on leaving the vehicle (about 2 metres from the vehicle).
Zone C: automatic unlocking and welcome lighting on approaching the vehicle (between 1 and 2 metres from the vehicle).
For more information on Welcome lighting, please refer to the corresponding section.
The automatic functions are
configured via the Driving / Vehicle touch screen menu.
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Emergency towing precautions
Turn the ignition switch to ACC so the steering wheel isn’t locked.
Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral).
Release the parking bake.
Press the brake pedal with more force than normal since you will have reduced
brake performance.
More steering effort will be required because ...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Possible cause
Remedy
Hard steering
Improper front wheel alignment
Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ball joint
Low tire pressure
No power assist
Correct
Replac ...