Kia Niro Owner's Manual page 167

Features of your vehicle
Check Steering Wheel Lock System
(for smart key system)
• This warning message illuminates
if the steering wheel does not lock
normally when the
Start/Stop Button changes to the
OFF position.
Press brake pedal to start engine
(for smart key system)
• This warning message illuminates
if the Engine Start/Stop Button
changes to the ACC position twice
by pressing the button repeatedly
without depressing the brake pedal.
• It means that you should depress
the brake pedal to start the engine.
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Key not in vehicle (for smart key system)
• This warning message illuminates
if the smart key is not in the vehicle
when you press the Engine
Engine Start/Stop Button.
• It means that you should always
have the smart key with you.
Key not detected (for smart key system)
• This warning message illuminates
if the smart key is not detected
when you press the Engine
Start/Stop Button.
Press START button again
(for smart key system)
• This warning message illuminates
if you can not operate the Engine
Start/Stop Button when there is a
problem with the Engine Start/Stop
Button system.
• It means that you could start the
engine by pressing the Engine
Start/ Stop Button once more.
• If the warning illuminates each
time you press the
Start/Stop Button, we recommend
that you have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized Kia dealer.
Press START button with smart key
(for smart key system)
• This warning message illuminates
if you press the Engine Start/Stop
Button while the warning message
"Key not detected" is illuminating.
• At this time, the immobilizer indica-
tor light blinks.
Engine