Utility Mode; Warning And Indicator Lights; (Related To Electric Vehicle) - Kia 2019 niro Owner's Manual

Electric Vehicle Guide
Utility Mode (if equipped)
When driving is not necessary such
as while camping or when stopping
the vehicle for a long time, it is pos -
sible to use the electrical devices
(audio, lights, etc.) for long hours.
The high voltage battery is used
instead, to maintain the 12 V auxil -
iary battery, for operating the con -
venient 12 V features of the vehicle.
System Setting and Conditions
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When the following conditions are
satisfied, you can activate the Util -
ity Mode function by selecting 'User
Settings → Utility Mode' in the clus -
ter.
The vehicle is in the ready
mode.
The gear is shifted to P (Park).
The EPB (Electronic Parking
Brake) is applied.
System Activation
When the system is activated:
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The indicator will turn off and
the indicator will illuminate
on the cluster.
All electric devices are usable but
the vehicle cannot be driven.
The EPB can be cancelled by
pressing the EBP switch.
Gear cannot be shifted out of P
(Park). If a shift attempt is made,
a message "Shifting conditions
not met" will be displayed on the
cluster.
Deactivation
The Utility Mode can be deactivated
by pressing the POWER button to
the OFF position

Warning and Indicator Lights

(related to electric vehicle)

The warning light and indicator light
indicate the situation where the
driver should be careful and
whether the various functions are
activated.
Ready Indicator
This indicator illuminates:
When the vehicle is ready to be
driven.
ON: Normal driving is possible.
OFF: Normal driving is not possi -
ble, or a problem has occurred.
Blinking: Emergency driving.
When the ready indicator goes OFF
or blinks, there is a problem with the
system. In this case, have your vehi -
Driving Electric Vehicle