Kia Niro: Driving your vehicle

WARNING - ENGINE EXHAUST CAN BE DANGEROUS!

Engine exhaust fumes can be extremely dangerous. If, at any time, you smell exhaust fumes inside the vehicle, open the windows immediately.

• Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
  Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that can cause unconsciousness and death by asphyxiation.
• Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.
  The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil or for any other purpose. If you hear a change in the sound of the exhaust or if you drive over something that strikes the underneath side of the vehicle, we recommend that the system be checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
• Do not run the engine in an enclosed area.
  Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is a hazardous practice. Never run the engine in your garage any longer than it takes to start the engine and back the vehicle out.
• Avoid idling the engine for prolonged periods with people inside the vehicle.
  If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside the vehicle, be sure to do so only in an open area with the air intake set at "Fresh" and fan operating at one of the higher speeds so fresh air is drawn into the interior.
  If you must drive with the tailgate open because you are carrying objects that make this necessary:
  1. Close all windows.
  2. Open side vents.
  3. Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at "Floor" or "Face" and the fan at one of the higher speeds.
  To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, be sure the ventilation air intakes located just in front of the windshield are kept clear of snow, ice, leaves or other obstructions.

• Before driving
1. Before entering vehicle
2. Necessary inspections
3. Before starting
• Key positions
1. Illuminated ignition switch
2. Ignition switch position
3. Starting the hybrid system
• Engine start/stop button
1. Illuminated engine start/stop button
2. Engine start/stop button position
3. Starting the hybrid system
• Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)
1. Dual clutch transmission operation
2. Good driving practices
• Brake system
1. Power brakes
2. Foot parking brake
3. Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
4. Electronic stability control (ESC)
5. Vehicle stability management (VSM)
6. Hill-start assist control (HAC)
7. Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
8. Good braking practices
• Assist emergency braking (AEB)
1. System setting and activation
2. AEB warning message and system control
3. Brake operation
4. Sensor to detect the distance from the vehicle in front (front radar)
5. System malfunction
6. Limitation of the system
7. Recognizing pedestrians
• Cruise Control system
1. Cruise control switch
2. To set cruise control speed
3. To increase cruise control set speed
4. To decrease the cruising speed
5. To temporarily accelerate with the cruise control on
6. To cancel cruise control, do one of the following
7. To resume cruising speed at more than approximately 30 km/h (20 mph)
8. To turn cruise control off, do one of the following
• Smart cruise control system
1. Speed setting
2. Vehicle to vehicle distance setting
3. To adjust the sensitivity of smart cruise control
4. To convert to cruise control mode
5. Limitations of the system
• Speed limit control system
1. To set speed limit
2. To turn off the speed limit control, do one of the following
• Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
1. LKAS operation
2. LKAS malfunction
3. LKAS function change
• Blind spot detection system
1. Blind spot detection / Lane change assist
2. Rear cross traffic alert
3. Driver's Attention
• Economical operation
• Special driving conditions
1. Hazardous driving conditions
2. Reducing the risk of a rollover
3. Rocking the vehicle
4. Smooth cornering
5. Driving at night
6. Driving in the rain
7. Driving in flooded areas
8. Driving off-road
9. Highway driving
• Winter driving
1. Snowy or Icy conditions
2. Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant
3. Check battery and cables
4. Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary
5. Check spark plugs and ignition system
6. To keep locks from freezing
7. Use approved window washer anti-freeze in system
8. Don't let your parking brake freeze
9. Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath
10. Carry emergency equipment
• Trailer Towing
1. Hitches
2. Safety chains
3. Trailer brakes
4. Driving with a trailer
5. Maintenance when trailer towing
6. If you do decide to pull a trailer
7. For Europe
• Vehicle weight