Kia Niro: The components of hybrid vehicle / Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS)
The Virtual Engine Sound System generates an engine sound for pedestrians to hear vehicle while at low speeds in EV mode.
Hybrid battery air intake
The hybrid battery air intake is located on bottom the rear seats. The air intake cools down the hybrid battery. When the hybrid battery air intake is blocked, the hybrid battery may be overheated. Do not obstruct the air intake with any other objects.
WARNING - Air Intake
- Blocking the air intake behind the rear seats may damage the HEV battery.
- Do not allow any water into the air intake even when cleaning. If any water enters the air intake, the Hybrid battery may cause an electric shock which can cause serious injury or death due to electrocution.
Some Special Features of the Hybrid Vehicle
Hybrid vehicles sound different than gasoline engine vehicles. When the hybrid
system operates, you may hear a sound from the hybrid battery system behind the
rear seat. If you apply the accelerat ...
If An Accident Occurs
Avoid the engine compartment.
Avoid any orange or high voltage wires, cables, or components.
Assume that a high voltage component is exposed and move away from the vehicle
as promptly as pos ...
Other information:
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Normal Condition Europe market
Normal Maintenance Schedule
- For Gasoline Engine [For Europe (Except Russia)]
The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission
control and performance. Keep receipts for all vehicle emission services to protect
your warranty.Where both mileage and ti ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Air bag non-inflation conditions
In certain low-speed collisions the air bags may not deploy. The air bags
are designed not to deploy in such cases because they may not provide benefits
beyond the protection of the seat belts in such collisions.
Air bags are not designed to inflate in rear collisions, because occupants
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