Kia Niro: Brake system / Hill-start assist control (HAC)
A vehicle has the tendency to slip back on a steep hill when it starts to go after stopping. The Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) prevents the vehicle from slipping back by operating the brakes automatically for about 1~2 seconds. The brakes are released when the accelerator pedal is depressed or after about 1~2 seconds.
WARNING
The HAC is activated only for about 1~2 seconds, so when the vehicle is starting off always depress the accelerator pedal.
✽ NOTICE
- The HAC does not operate when the transaxle shift lever is in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position.
- The HAC activates even though the ESC is off but it does not activate when the ESC has malfunctioned.
Malfunction indicator
The VSM can be deactivated even if you don’t cancel the VSM operation by pressing
the ESC OFF button. It indicates that a malfunction has been detected somewhere
in the EPS (Electronic Power Ste ...
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
The Emergency Stop Signal system alerts the driver behind by blinking the stop
light when the vehicle is braked rapidly and severely.
The system is activated when:
The vehicle suddenly stops (v ...
Other information:
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Our recommendation: Children always in the rear
WARNING
Always properly restrain children in the vehicle. Children of all ages are
safer when riding in the rear seats. Never place a rearward-facing Child Restraint
System on the front passenger seat, unless the air bag is deactivated.
Children under age 13 should always ride in the rear seat ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Guide to the voice recognition screen
Voice recognition start screen
(1) Four most frequently used commands: The four most frequently used commands
are displayed.
(2) Commands requiring additional settings: Commands that require additional
settings before use are displayed.
(3) Voice status icon display.
Voice recognition sta ...
