Kia Niro 2019 Owner's Manual

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ENDNOTES 1. Niro HEV EPA-estimated MPG city/highway/combined: FE 52/49/50; LX and EX 51/46/49; S

Touring and Touring 46/40/43. Niro PHEV EPA-estimated MPG 4 8 city/44 highway/46 combined, 105 MPGe,
and 26 miles all-electric range. MPGe is miles per gallon gasoline equivalent. Actual mileage and range
will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits, and your vehicle’s condition. 2. Remote features
require a wireless signal with good coverage to function, and normal cellular service rates may apply. Do
not use remote climate control or remote start if vehicle is in an enclosed area (e.g., closed garage) or a
partially enclosed area without ventilation. Close all doors leading from adjacent living areas to the vehicle
area before executing a remote climate control or remote start command.
2019 Kia Niro with UVO eServices/eco or eServices/eco w/Premium Navigation includes a complimentary
5-year (eServices)/3-year (eco) subscription starting from new vehicle retail sale/lease date as recorded
by the dealer. After your complimentary 5-year (eServices)/3-year (eco) subscription expires, your access
to UVO eServices/eco will immediately terminate. Use of UVO eServices/eco is subject to agreement to the
UVO Privacy Policy (available at https://www.myuvo.com/legal/privacy-policy.shtml) and Terms of Service
(available at https://www.myuvo.com/legal/terms-of-service.shtml). UVO eServices/eco is transferable to
subsequent owner(s) during the original UVO eServices/eco or eServices/eco w/Premium Navigation service
term. Only use UVO eServices/eco when safe to do so. UVO eServices/eco app is available from the App

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or Google PlayTM Store. Kia Motors America, Inc. reserves the right to change or discontinue UVO

Store
eServices/eco at any time without prior notification or incurring any future obligation. Message and data
rates may apply. Cellular and GPS coverage are required to use most features. UVO features may vary by
model, model year, and trim level. Features and specifications are subject to change. For more on details and
limitations, visit myuvo.com or your authorized Kia dealer. 4. Apple, the Apple logo, App Store, Apple CarPlay,
and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. 5. ©2018 Google Inc.
Google is a registered trademark, and Google Play and Android Auto are trademarks of Google Inc. 6. These
features are not substitutes for safe driving and may not detect all objects surrounding vehicle. Always drive
safely and use caution. 7. Driver Attention Alert is not a substitute for safe driving and may not detect all
instances of driver fatigue or inattentive driving practices. Failure to pay attention to travel conditions and
vehicle operation could result in loss of vehicle control. Always drive safely and use caution. 8. Distracted
driving can result in a loss of vehicle control. When operating a vehicle, never use a handheld device or vehicle
system that takes your focus away from safe vehicle operation. Navigation is for information purposes
only, and Kia does not make any warranties about the accuracy of the information.
International Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. 10. Charging system only works with select devices.
Refer to the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for warnings and instructions. 11 . The estimated range is based
on a number of factors and assumes optimal driving conditions, efficient driving habits, and a straight
road. Actual range will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, charging
practice, battery age, weather, temperature, and your vehicle’s condition. Battery capacity will decrease
with time and use. 12 . Select Apple iPhone® and AndroidTM devices only are UVO compatible. 13 . 9 11
Connect must be enabled on head unit, and activates after airbag deployment. Requires cellular coverage.
UVO eServices requires a compatible smartphone connected via
service rates apply.
Inc. Limitations apply. See Kia Warranty and Consumer Information Manual for details. Requires cellular
coverage. UVO eServices requires a compatible smartphone connected via
cellular service rates apply. 15. Vehicle Diagnostics are not a substitute for regularly scheduled maintenance.
Vehicle Diagnostics checks powertrain, chassis, and airbag systems, and requires initial activation. See the
UVO Maintenance section or Owner’s Manual for maintenance schedule.
coverage and cellular service rates apply. For UVO eServices, information must be manually synced in
order to receive alerts, and cellular service rates apply. 17. For maximum protection, always wear your
seat belt. No system, no matter how advanced, can compensate for all driver errors, driving conditions,
and/or injury.

All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. See retailer for warranty details.

14. 24-hour Roadside Assistance is a service plan provided by Kia Motors America,

18 . Warranties include 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain and 5-year/60,000-mile basic.

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Bluetooth

16. My Car Zone requires cellular

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9. ©2018 Harman

wireless technology; cellular

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GUIDEBOOK SERIES

NIRO

NIRO HYBRID • NIRO PLUG-IN HYBRID

A simple guide to help you decide

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FIRST UP

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NIRO MODELS

for even mo re details KIA.COM/NIRO

How would you like

your hybrid?

NIRO HYBRID (HEV)

Niro HEV’s advanced parallel hybrid powertrain seamlessly blends gas and electric

power for a great ride with outstanding hybrid efficiency — such as a combined

EPA-estimated rating of 43 mpg on the Touring trim (shown), and 50 mpg on the

FE trim.

connectivity, tons of crossover versatility, and a range of intuitive technology and

available premium features. Sound good so far? Then HEV could be the one for you.

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It’s just as impressive on the inside, too — giving you state-of-the-art

NIRO PLUG-IN HYBRID (PHEV)

Ready for hybrid technology at the next level? Niro Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) gives

you the same crossover perks as HEV, plus lets you plug in, charge up, and go

fully electric at the push of a button — an EPA-estimated 26 miles on a full

charge.

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And its other impressive technologies, like an embedded modem* that

lets you perform certain functions remotely

cabin — make it all the more convenient.

120V charger is included with vehicle. Level 2 (240V) charging statio n shown is not available for purchase and

is not available with vehicle. Actual charging stations will vary. 240V home charging station sold separately.

*Optional feature available only on certain trims. See kia.com for details. This page: PH EV EX PREMIUM SHOWN1–3 See back cover for endnotes. Cover: HEV TOURING SHOWN. This page: HEV TOURING S HOWN

2

— like preheat or precool the

3

FE/LX

advanced hybrid tech & connectivity

NIR O HEV TRIMS

N I RO H E V,

now it’s time to talk trims

Niro HEV comes in the five trim choices you see

here. Use this list of their key features and

for even mo re details KIA.COM/NIRO

If you picked the

options to help you decide among them.

DRIVING

1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI)
4-cylinder engine

43 hp electric motor, 1.56 kWh

lithium-ion polymer battery

6-speed dual-clutch

automatic transmission

Sport Mode Sport Mode Sport Mode
16" alloy w heels w/full covers 16" alloy w heels w/full covers 18" alloy wheels
18" black alloy w heels
Unique metallic grille
Black roof rails
Projector headlights w/auto light control Projector headlights w/auto light control HID headlights
2019 EPA-est imated fuel economy

52 City/49 Highway/50 Combined

1

:

TECHNOLOGY

UVO eServices
7" touc h screen 7" touc h screen
Premium Navigation
Apple CarPlay
Rear-Camera Display

Autonomous Emergency Braking

w/Pedestrian Detection

Forward Collision Warning System6*^ Forward Collision Warning System6* Forward Collision Warning System
Lane Departure Warning System6*^ Lane Departure Warning System6* Lane Departure Warning System
Lane Keeping Assist6*^ Lane Keeping Assist6* Lane Keeping Assist
Smart Cruise Control6*^ Smart Cruise Control6* Smart Cruise Control
Driver Attention Alert7*^ Driver Attention Alert7* Driver Attention Alert

3

TM4

& Andro id Auto

6

TM5

6

*^

adds more advanced tech
and premium features

1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI)
4-cylinder engine

43 hp electric motor, 1.56 kWh

lithium-ion polymer battery

6-speed dual-clutch

automatic transmission

†

†

†

2019 EPA-est imated fuel economy1

(City/Highway/Combined):
EX: 51/46/49; S TO URING: 46/40/43

UVO eServices

Apple CarPlay
Rear-Camera Display

Harman Kardon

system w/8 spe akers*

Autonomous Emergency Braking

w/Pedestrian Detection6*

Blind Spot Detection6 Blind Spot Detection6
Lane Change Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Front & Rear Park Assist6* Front & Rear Park Assist
Wireless phone charger10* Wireless phone charger

3

8

w/8" tou ch scree n*

TM4

& Andro id Auto

6

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9

premium audio

6

6

TM5

§

EX/S TOURING

adds leather-trimmed
seats, premium navigation,
and more luxury features

1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI)
4-cylinder engine

43 hp electric motor, 1.56 kWh

lithium-ion polymer battery

6-speed dual-clutch

automatic transmission

2019 EPA-est imated fuel economy1:

46 City/40 Highway/43 Combined

UVO eServices

§

Premium Navigation8 w/8" tou ch scre en
Apple CarPlay
Rear-Camera Display
Harman Kardon

system w/8 speakers

Autonomous Emergency Braking

w/Pedestrian Detection

Lane Change Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert

3

TM4

®

& Andro id Auto

6

9

premium audio

6

6

6

7

6

6

6

10

TM5

6

6

TOURING

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INTERIOR

Cloth seat trim Cloth & leather seat trim Leather seat trim
60/40 split-folding rear seats 60/40 split-folding rear seats 60/40 split-folding rear seats
Dual-zone automatic

temperature control

*OPTIONAL FEATURE AVAILABLE ONLY ON CERTAIN TRIMS (HIGHLIGH TED ON THIS PAGE ONLY). SEE KIA.COM

FOR DETAILS. ^FEATURES AVAILABLE ON LX TRIM ON LY.

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FEATURE IS STANDARD ON S TOURING TRIM. 1, 3–10 See back cover for endnotes. H EV TOURING SHOW N

Dual-zone automatic

temperature control

Leather-wrapped steering wheel Leather-wrapped steering wheel

10-way power-adjustable d river ’s

seat w/lumbar support*

Heated front seats Heated front seats

Ventilated front seats* Ventilated front seats
Power tilt-slide sun roof* Power tilt-slide sunroof

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†

FEATURES AVAILABLE ON S TOURING TRIM ONLY.

Dual-zone automatic

temperature control

10-way power-adjustable driver’s

seat w/lumbar support

LX

impressively advanced

DRIVING

1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI)
4-cylinder engine

60 hp electric mo tor, 8.9 kWh

lithium-ion polymer battery

6-speed dual-clutch

automatic transmission

Sport Mode Sport Mode Sport Mode
16" alloy w heels w/full covers 16" alloy w heels w/full covers 16" alloy w heels w/full covers
Projection headlights w/auto light control
2019 EPA-est imated fuel economy

all-electric range, 105 MPGe combined
city/hwy, & 46 MPG city/hwy

1

: 26

adds HID headlights and
even more great features

1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI)
4-cylinder engine

60 hp electric mo tor, 8.9 kWh

lithium-ion polymer battery

6-speed dual-clutch

automatic transmission

HID headlights LED headlights
2019 EPA-est imated fuel economy1: 26

all-electric range, 105 MPGe combined
city/hwy, & 46 MPG city/hwy

EX

adds premium audio, an
8" touch screen, wireless
charging, and more

1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI)
4-cylinder engine

60 hp electric mo tor, 8.9 kWh

lithium-ion polymer battery

6-speed dual-clutch

automatic transmission

2019 EPA-est imated fuel economy1: 26

all-electric range, 105 MPGe combined
city/hwy, & 46 MPG city/hwy

EX PREMIUM

If you prefer the

N I RO PH E V,

choose from these three

Niro PHEV comes in three trim levels — the LX, EX,

and EX Premium. Use this list of key features and

options to find the right one for you.

NIR O PHEV TRIM S

TECHNOLOGY

3

UVO eco
7" touc h scree n 7" touc h scree n Premium Navigation8 w/8" touch screen
Apple CarPlay
Rear-Camera Display

Autonomous Emergency Braking

w/Pedestrian Detection
Forward Collision Warning System
Lane Departure Warning System
Lane Keeping Assist
Smart Cruise Control
Driver Attention Alert

TM4

& Andro id Auto

6

6

6

7

TM5

6

6

6

3

UVO eco

Apple CarPlay

TM4

& Andro id Auto

Rear-Camera Display

Autonomous Emergency Braking

w/Pedestrian Detection
Forward Collision Warning System
Lane Departure Warning System
Lane Keeping Assist

6

Smart Cruise Control
Driver Attention Alert
Blind Spot Detection6 Blind Spot Detection6
Lane Change Assist

6

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

TM5

6

6

6

6

6

7

6

3

UVO eco

Apple CarPlay
Rear-Camera Display
Harman Kardon

system w/8 speakers

Autonomous Emergency Braking

w/Pedestrian Detection

TM4

& Andro id Auto

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premium audio

Forward Collision Warning System
Lane Departure Warning System
Lane Keeping Assist
Smart Cruise Control
Driver Attention Alert

Lane Change Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Front & Rear Park Assist
Wireless phone charger

TM5

6

6

6

6

6

6

7

6

6

6

10

INTERIOR

Cloth seat trim Cloth & leather seat trim Leather seat trim
60/40 split-folding rear seats 60/40 split-folding rear seats 60/40 split-folding rear seats
Dual-zone automatic

temperature control

Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel

Dual-zone automatic

temperature control

Dual-zone automatic

temperature control

Heated front seats Heated front seats

Ventilated front seats

10-way power-adjustable driver’s

seat w/lumbar support

10-way power-adjustable driver’s

seat w/lumbar support

Power tilt-slide sun roof*

for even mo re details KIA.COM/NIRO

*OPTIONAL FEATURE AVAILABLE ONLY ON CERTAIN TRIMS (HIGHLIGH TED ON THIS PAGE ONLY). SEE KIA.COM FOR DETAILS.

1, 3–10 See back cover for endnotes. PHEV EX PREM IUM W/SUNROOF PACKAGE SHOWN

120V charger is included with vehicle. Level 2 (240V) charging station shown is not available for purchase and

is not available with vehicle. Actual charging statio ns will vary. 240V home charging station sold separately.

Crisp, responsive, agile: also known as

FUN TO DRIVE

PERFORMANCE

Niro is engineered for fun, whether you’re seeking new adventures

or just zipping around town. Flick the shifter to Sport Mode for

extra-dynamic performance. Feel the gratification of smooth

acceleration from the powerful electric motor. And enjoy nimble

handling with its refined four-wheel independent suspension.

POWER & EFFICIENCY

come courtesy of Niro’s 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection
(GDI) engine and powerful electric motor, which together
deliver 139 horsepower and outstanding efficiency

DRIVE MODE SELECT SYSTEM

lets you choose between Active Eco or Sport Mode
to fit your mood (plus Hybrid/E V mode, for PHEV)

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for even mo re details KIA.COM/NIRO

6-SPEED DUAL-CLUTCH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIO N

optimizes the engine’s responsiveness for enhanced
acceleration and a sporty feel

ISO-STRUCTURETM CONSTRUCTION

is made with high-tensile strength steel alloys to help
improve rigidity for great driving dynamics and a quiet ride

STREAMLINED AERODYNAMICS

play a key role in Niro’s impressive performance, thanks
to an active air flap behind the front grille that closes
at higher speeds to reduce drag, and air vents ahead
of the front wheels to manage airflow

*Optional feature available only on certain trims. See kia.com for details.

1 See back cover fo r endnote. HEV TOURI NG SHOWN

EFFICIENCY

Let’s talk

EFFICIENCY

for even mo re details KIA.COM/NIRO

HIT TH E OPEN ROAD

WITH H EV

Niro HEV is designed to allow both the gasoline

engine and electric motor to work together

simultaneously for optimum efficiency1 — for

an EPA-estimated combined average of 50 mpg

for the FE trim, a combined average of 49 mpg

for the LX and EX trims, and a combined
average of 43 mpg for the S Touring and

Touring trims. So go ahead, take the scenic route

1 S ee back cover for endnote. Images shown for illust ration only. PHEV EX PREM IUM S HOWN ^26-mile r ange on full bat tery charge.

GO ALL ELECTR IC AT THE

PUSH OF A BUTTON WITH PHEV

Efficiency1 and convenience go
hand-in-hand with PHEV. Head out for
the day, charge up when you get home,

and rest assured that should you exceed

your all-electric range, PHEV will kick
into hybrid mode automatically. So you
won’t have to plug in and recharge until

it’s convenient for you

FE

CITY

52

COMBINED

50

MPG

BATTERY GASOLINE

1

MPG

HWY

49

1

MPG

1

LX, E X

CITY

51

+

1

MPG

COMBINED

49

MPG

HWY

46

1

MPG

S TOURING, TOURING

1

CITY

46

COMBINED

43

MPG

1

HWY

40

MPG

NIRO PLUG-IN HYBRIDNIRO HYBRID

PLUG-IN BATTERY GASOLINE

1

MPG

ELECTRIC

1

0-26

+

+

MILEAGE (EPA-ESTIMATED)1:MILEAGE (EPA-ESTIMATED)1:

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ALL

CITY/HWY

105

RANGE1^

MPGe1 COMBINED

(ELECTRIC+GAS)

COMBINED

46

1

MPG

CITY/HWY (GAS)