Kia Niro: Smart key system operation / Unlocking
Pressing the button of the front outside door handles with all doors (and tailgate) closed and locked, unlocks all the doors (and tailgate). The hazard warning lights will blink twice to indicate that all doors (and tailgate) are unlocked. The button will only operate when the smart key is within 0.7 ~ 1m (28 ~ 39.3 in) from the outside door handle.
When the smart key is recognized in the area of 0.7 ~ 1m (28 ~ 39.3 in) from the front outside door handle, other people can also open a door without possession of the smart key.
Locking
Pressing the button of the front outside door handles with all doors (and tailgate)
closed and any door unlocked, locks all the doors (and tailgate). The hazard warning
lights will blink once to ...
Tailgate unlocking
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 haz ...
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Description and operation
Description
The HCU (Hybrid Control Unit) controls whole hybrid systems and is connected
with each control modules (ECM, TCM, MCU, BMS ECU etc.) by CAN interface. In addition
this system uses the brake switch signals for controlling the hybrid system.
& ...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: General safety information and caution
Safety Precaution
Precautions to take before servicing
high voltage system
Since hybrid vehicles contain a high voltage battery, if the
high voltage system o ...
