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 (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Infant or small child
You should be aware of the specific requirements in your country. Child and/or
infant seats must be properly placed and installed in the vehicle seat. For more
information about the use of these restraints, refer to “Child restraint system”
in this section.
WARNING
Every person in your v ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Engine clutch actuator fluid
Checking the engine clutch actuator fluid level
In normal driving conditions, the actuator fluid level does not go down rapidly.
However, oil consumption rate may rise as vehicle mileage increases, and leakage
in actuator related parts may result in increased consumption of the engine clutch ...
