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by Steve
Sat Jul 14, 2018 9:48 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical Kia Niro
Topic: Hybrid battery
Replies: 2
Views: 14152

Re: Hybrid battery

Are you saying the battery meter never moves ? if that is the case , then its a trip to Kia garage .... It will never go below 50% to prolong battery life , but it should go to 99% , not very often but it will , i've had my battery go to the max a few times ... And you will find the battery will cha...
by Steve
Sun May 13, 2018 10:12 pm
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Start up sound
Replies: 3
Views: 9055

Re: Start up sound

After a time you will get use to it , and not notice it .
by Steve
Sun May 13, 2018 10:05 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Wheel trims Niro 2
Replies: 5
Views: 7621

Re: Wheel trims Niro 2

£70 for a plastic wheel trim , i wouldn't of thought so .. I do know a new wheel and trim are £145 .... Give a Kia garage a ring and see what they say .
by Steve
Mon May 07, 2018 6:20 pm
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Start up sound
Replies: 3
Views: 9055

Re: Start up sound

It can't be turned off .. A lot of new cars today have this annoying tune or a Ding Ding Ding .. I think its just a phase on to days cars , in a few years it wont be there ..... Just like in the 80s when Rover had the talking dash board , that didn't last long .
by Steve
Wed May 02, 2018 11:06 pm
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: elec drive question
Replies: 7
Views: 11064

Re: elec drive question

I have the Niro 2 , just 12 months old now ... I had to go to Mid Wales few weeks back , 165 miles , and the clock told me when i got there , 79mpg ... My car will pull away from standing start in EV, as long as the battery is 90% charged , but if you push the throttle more than half way down the en...
by Steve
Wed May 02, 2018 10:42 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Unlocking driver's door only?
Replies: 3
Views: 5074

Re: Unlocking driver's door only?

Just have a read of the manual
by Steve
Wed May 02, 2018 10:36 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Speed warning on sat nav
Replies: 5
Views: 9328

Re: Speed warning on sat nav

Never trust any sat nav for speed indication , as speed limits are changing all the time , just keep your eyes on the road signs
by Steve
Wed May 02, 2018 10:28 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Wheel trims Niro 2
Replies: 5
Views: 7621

Re: Wheel trims Niro 2

The wheel trims are £15 each as i was told , i have all ready curbed one of mine ;
by Steve
Wed May 02, 2018 10:23 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical Kia Niro
Topic: Re: Overhearing light
Replies: 3
Views: 12759

Re: Re: Overhearing light

Hi Alan
It could be dodgy sensor , you need to call the Kia Garage , as its will only get worse , and could go into limp mode .
by Steve
Thu Apr 19, 2018 3:02 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: 6 weeks in....so what's it like?
Replies: 10
Views: 25400

Re: 6 weeks in....so what's it like?

I've had mine just over a year , done 7,000 miles , its ok , its not fantastic , and its not 100% perfect as no car is , but on the plus side , its excellent on petrol ,goes well when you want it to , its comfy and quiet , and glad they have sorted out the cruise control problem At the end of the da...