Kia NiroEV 2019, Owner'S Manual

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Driving your vehicle
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When the driver's door is opened
within 3 minutes with the POWER
button in the ACC position and the
gear in N (Neutral), the vehicle is
automatically turned OFF and shifted
to the P (Park) position.
D (Drive)
This is the normal driving position.
To shift to D (Drive), press the [D]
button whilst depressing the brake
pedal.
Shift-lock system
For your safety, your vehicle has a
shift-lock system which prevents
shifting the gear from P (Park) or N
(Neutral) into R (Reverse) or D
(Drive) unless the brake pedal is
depressed.
To shift from P (Park) or N (Neutral)
into R (Reverse) or D (Drive), from R
(Reverse) into D (Drive) or from D
(Drive) into R (Reverse):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the vehicle or place the
POWER button in the ON position.
3. Press the R (Reverse) or D (Drive)
button.
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NOTICE
For your safety, you cannot shift the
gear whilst the charging cable is
connected.
When the battery (12 V) is dis-
charged
You cannot shift the gear when the
battery is discharged.
Jump start your vehicle (refer to
"Jump Starting" in chapter 6) or have
the system checked by a profession-
al workshop. Kia recommends to visit
an authorised Kia dealer/service
partner.
Parking
Always come to a complete stop and
continue to depress the brake pedal.
Shift to the P (Park) position, apply
the parking brake, and place the
POWER button in the OFF position.
Take the Key with you when exiting
the vehicle.