Kia niro 2023, Owner'S Manual, Page: 144 / 440

Features of your vehicle
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Steering wheel
NOTICE
僅 After adjustment, sometimes the lock-
release lever may not lock the steer
-
ing wheel.
It is not a malfunction. This occurs
when two gears engage. In this case,
adjust the steering wheel again and
then lock the steering wheel.
僅 The following symptoms may occur
during normal vehicle operation:
- The MDPS warning light does not
appear.
- The steering effort is high immedi -
ately after turning the vehicle ON.
This happens as the MDPS system
performs the diagnostics. When the
diagnostics is completed, the steer
-
ing effort will return to its normal
condition.
- A click noise may be heard from the
MDPS relay after the vehicle is in
LOCK/ON position.
- Motor noise may be heard when
the vehicle is at a stop or at a low
driving speed.
- When the abnormality is detected
in the electric power steering sys -
tem, a deadly accident prevention
purposes, steering assist functions
will be stopped. At this time, the
instrument panel warning light
turns on or blinks and the power to
manipulate the steering will be off.
Please check immediately after
moving the vehicle to a safe zone.
- The steering effort increases if the
steering wheel is rotated continu
-
ously when the vehicle is not in
motion. However, after a few min
-
utes, it will return to its normal con
-
ditions.
- If the Motor Driven Power Steering
System does not operate normally,
the warning light appear on the
instrument cluster. The steering
wheel may become difficult to con
-
trol or operate abnormally. In this
case, have the system inspected by
a professional workshop. Kia rec
-
ommends to visit an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner.
- When you operate the steering
wheel in low temperature, abnor
-
mal noise could occur. If tempera
-
ture rises, the noise will disappear.
This is a normal condition.
- When jump starting the vehicle
after battery discharge, the steer
-
ing wheel may not function prop
-
erly. It is a temporary situation due
to low battery voltage, and upon
stable battery charging, the steer
-
ing wheel will function normally
again. Please move the steering
wheel around to make sure the
steering wheel is functioning prop
-
erly before driving the vehicle.