Kia NiroEV 2019, Owner'S Manual

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• If you operate the air
conditioner/heater too much, the
driving battery uses too much
electricity. This may reduce the
distance to empty. Therefore, it is
recommended that you set the
cabin temperature to 22°C (72°F)
AUTO. This setting that has been
certified by various assessment
tests to maintain optimal energy
consumption rates whilst keeping
the temperature fresh. Turn OFF
the heater and air conditioner if
you do not need them.
• When the heater or air conditioning
system is on the energy consump-
tion is reduced if recirculation mode
is selected instead of selecting the
fresh mode. The fresh mode
requires large amount of energy
consumption as the outside air has
to be re-heated or cooled.
• When using the heater or air condi-
tioning system, use the DRIVER
ONLY or scheduled air condition-
er/heater function.
• Depress and hold the accelerator
pedal to maintain speed and drive
economically.
• Gradually depress and release the
accelerator pedal when accelerat-
ing or decelerating.
• Always maintain specified tyre
pressures.
• Do not use unnecessary electrical
components whilst driving.
• Do not load unnecessary items in
the vehicle.
• Do not mount parts that may
increase air resistance.
The Power/Charge gauge shows the
energy consumption rate of the vehi-
cle and the charge/discharge status
of the regenerative brakes.
• POWER :
It shows the energy consumption
rate of the vehicle when driving
uphill or accelerating. The more
electric energy is used, the higher
the gauge level.
Tips for Improving Distance
to empty Power/Charge Gauge
DRIVING ELECTRIC VEHICLE
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