2022 Kia Niro PHEV Owner’s Manual

The 2022 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) is a great example of how eco-consciousness and versatility can work together to make a car that is both useful and good for the environment. This innovative car has a fuel-efficient gasoline engine and an electric motor that work well together. This gives eco-conscious drivers great gas mileage and lower emissions. With a sleek and modern look, the Niro PHEV has a roomy and flexible cabin, the latest technology, and a variety of driver-assistance systems to make driving comfortable and easy. The 2022 Kia Niro PHEV takes the idea of “greener mobility” to a new level by redefining efficient urban transportation and meeting the needs of modern lives.

INTERIOR OVERVIEW

1. Inside door handle……………………………4-23
2. Power window switch ……………………….4-32
3. Central door lock switch ……………………4-24
4. Power window lock button …………………4-34
5. Outside rearview mirror control………….4-64
6. Outside rearview mirror folding ………….4-66
7. Instrument panel illumination control ….4-70
8. Blind-Spot Safety button……………………5-81
9. Lane Safety button ………………………….5-72
10. 12V Battery Reset switch (For Hybrid)..6-5
11. ESC off button……………………………….5-47
12. Fuel filler door open button ……..4-38, 4-40
13. Auto Lock mode button (For Plug-in
    Hybrid) ………………Hybrid system overview
14. Scheduled charging deactivation button
    (For Plug-in Hybrid)..Hybrid system overview
15. Steering wheel ………………………………4-49
16. Tilt and telescopic steering control
    lever ……………………………………………..4-50
17. Inner fuse panel …………………………….7-60
18. Brake pedal …………………………………..5-31
19. Hood release lever …………………………4-36
20. Seat ……………………………………………….3-4

Safety features of your vehicle

SRS components and functions
The SRS consists of the following components:

1. Driver’s front airbag module
2. Passenger’s front airbag module
3. Side airbag modules
4. Curtain air bag modules
5. Driver’s knee air bag module
6. Retractor pre-tensioner assemblies
7. Air bag warning light
8. SRS control module (SRSCM)
9. Front impact sensors
10. Side impact sensors
11. Side pressure sensors
12. Occupant detection system
    (Front passenger’s seat only)
13. Front passenger’s seat belt buckle sensor
14. Retractor pre-tensioner assemblies*
15. If the air bag warning light is illuminated for more than 6 seconds after engine start/stop button has been changed to ON, or if it illuminates during vehicle operation, an SRS component may not be functioning properly and you should have your vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

If any of the following conditions occur, this indicates a malfunction in the air bag system. Have an authorized Kia dealer inspect the air bag system as soon as possible.

• The light does not turn on briefly when you change engine start/stop button to ON.
• The light stays on after illuminating for approximately 6 seconds.
• The light comes on while the vehi-cle is in motion.
• The light blinks when engine start/stop button is ON position.

The front air bag modules are located both in the center of the steering wheel and in the front passenger’s panel above the glove box. When the SRSCM detects a sufficiently severe impact to the front of the vehicle, it will automatically deploy the front airbags. Upon deployment, tear seams molded directly into the pad covers will separate under pressure from the expansion of the airbags. Further opening of the covers then allows full inflation of the air bags.

A fully inflated air bag, in combination with a properly worn seat belt, slows the driver’s or the passenger’s forward motion, reducing the risk of head and chest injury.
After complete inflation, the air bag immediately starts deflating, enabling the driver to maintain forward visibility and the ability to steer or operate other controls.

WARNING – Air bag obstructions
Do not install or place any accessories on the steering wheel, instrument panel, or on the front passenger’s panel above the glove box in a vehi-cle. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles if the air bag deploys.

• If an air bag deploys, there may be a loud noise followed by a fine dust released in the vehicle. These conditions are normal and are not hazardous – the air bags are packed in this fine powder. The dust generated during air bag deployment may cause skin or eye irritation as well as aggravate asthma for some per-sons. Always wash all exposed skin areas thoroughly with cold water and a bar of mild soap after an accident in which the airbags were deployed.
• The SRS can function only when engine start/stop button is ON position. If the SRS air bag warning light does not illuminate, or continuously remains on after illuminating for about 6 seconds when the engine start/stop button is ON position, or after the engine is started, comes on while driving, the SRS is not working properly. If this occurs, have your vehicle immediately inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

NOTICE
Before you replace a fuse or disconnect a battery terminal, change the Engine Start/Stop button to the OFF position. Never remove or replace the air bag related fuse(s) when engine start/stop button is ON position. Failure to heed this warning will cause the SRS airbag warning light to illuminate.

Occupant Detection System (ODS)
Your vehicle is equipped with an occupant detection system in the front passenger seat.
The occupant detection system is designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated front passenger and determine if the passenger’s front air bag should be enabled (may inflate) or not. Only the front passenger front air bag is controlled by the Occupant Detection System.

Main components of the occu-pant detection system 

• A detection device is located within the front passenger seat cushion.
• An electronic system that determines whether the passenger air bag systems should be activated or deactivated.
• An indicator light located on the instrument panel which illuminates the words PASSENGER AIR BAG “ ” indicates the front passenger air bag system is deactivated.
• The instrument panel air bag warning light is interconnected with the occupant detection system.

If the front passenger seat is occupied by a person that the system determines to be of appropriate size, and he/she sits properly (sitting upright with the seatback in an upright position, centered on the seat cushion with their seat belt on, legs comfortably extended and their feet on the floor), the PASSENGER AIR BAG “ ” indicator will turn off and the front passenger’s air bag will be able to inflate, if necessary, in frontal crashes.
You will find the PASSENGER AIR BAG “ ” indicator on the center facia panel. This system detects conditions 1~4 in the following table and activates or deactivates the front passenger air bag based on these conditions.

Always be sure that you and all vehicle occupants are seated and restrained properly (sitting upright with the seat in an upright position, centered on the seat cushion, with the person’s legs comfortably extended, feet on the floor, and wearing the safety belt properly) for the most effective protection by the air bag and the safety belt.

The ODS (Occupant Detection System) may not function properly if the passenger takes actions that can defeat the detection system. These include:

1. Failing to sit in an upright position.
2. Leaning against the door or center console.
3. Sitting towards the sides or the front of the seat.
4. Putting legs on the dashboard or resting them on other locations which reduces the passenger weight on the front seat.
5. Improperly wearing the safety belt.
6. Reclining the seat back.

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

The emission control system of your vehicle is covered by a written limited warranty. Please see the warranty information contained in the Warranty & Consumer Information manual in your vehicle.
Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system to meet all applicable emission regulations.
There are three emission control systems, as follows.

1. Crankcase emission control sys-tem
2. Evaporative emission control sys-tem
3. Exhaust emission control system
4. In order to assure the proper function of the emission control systems, it is recommended that you have your vehicle inspected and maintained by an authorized Kia dealer in accor-dance with the maintenance schedule in this manual.

Caution for the Inspection and Maintenance Test (With Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system)

• To prevent the vehicle from misfiring during dynamometer test-ing, turn the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system off by pressing the ESC switch.
• After dynamometer testing is completed, turn the ESC system back on by pressing the ESC switch again.

1. Crankcase emission control system
   The positive crankcase ventilation system is employed to prevent air pollution caused by blow-by gases being emitted from the crankcase. This system supplies fresh filtered air to the crankcase through the air intake hose. Inside the crankcase, the fresh air mixes with blow-by gases, which then pass through the PCV valve into the induction system.
2. Evaporative emission control (including ORVR: Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) system
   The Evaporative Emission Control System is designed to prevent fuel vapors from escaping into the atmosphere.
   (The ORVR system is designed to allow the vapors from the fuel tank to be loaded into a canister while refueling at the gas station, preventing the escape of fuel vapors into the atmosphere.)
   Canister
   Fuel vapors generated inside the fuel tank are absorbed and stored in the onboard canister. When the engine is running, the fuel vapors absorbed in the canister are drawn into the surge tank through the purge control solenoid valve. Purge Control Solenoid Valve
   (PCSV)
   The purge control solenoid valve is controlled by the Engine Control Module (ECM); when the engine coolant temperature is low during idling, the PCSV closes so that evaporated fuel is not taken into the engine. After the engine warms up during ordinary driving, the PCSV opens to introduce evaporated fuel to the engine.
3. Exhaust emission control system
   The Exhaust Emission Control System is a highly effective system that controls exhaust emissions while maintaining good vehicle performance.

Engine exhaust gas precautions (carbon monoxide)

• Carbon monoxide can be present with other exhaust fumes. Therefore, if you smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside your vehi-cle, have it inspected and repaired immediately. If you ever suspect exhaust fumes are coming into your vehicle, drive it only with all the windows fully open. Have your vehicle checked and repaired immediately.
• Do not operate the engine in confined or closed areas (such as garages) any more than what is necessary to move the vehicle in or out of the area.
• When the vehicle is stopped in an open area for more than a short time with the engine running, adjust the ventilation system (as needed) to draw outside air into the vehicle.
• Never sit in a parked or stopped vehicle for any extended time with the engine running.
• When the engine stalls or fails to start, excessive attempts to restart the engine may cause damage to the emission control system.

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