Kia Niro EV If I have a single complaint regarding the Kia Niro EV I now drive, its the obnoxiously loud back-up warning the VESS (Virtual Engine Sound System) system gives off. And I’m not alone. The rules in the U.S. state that “The vehicle must make a continuous noise level of at least 56 …
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Dog Mode is slowly spreading
Dog Mode I have a friend who has had some recent headaches with her Tesla and has threatened to move on to another vehicle. But, she wonders why no one else has Dog Mode, which she makes great us of. Dog Mode allows the temperature in the car to be set, keeping the vehicle interior …
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Kia symbols page gets the new color treatment
Kia symbols page On the heels of finding another half dozen symbols that were not included in the owner’s manual list, we have transformed our Kia symbols page into the new color alignment. The addition of the new symbols, discussed here as an owner’s manual fail, the page now holds exactly 100 entries. We’ve now …
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Kia Niro EV first impressions
Kia Niro EV The lease on my Polestar 2 recently expired, and I purchased a pre-owned 2022 Kia Niro EV outright (22,000 miles). Over the last few years a rather healthy used EV market has developed, which is great for the industry. The Kia does not have the prestige of the Polestar but there were …
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Hyundai, Kia, Genesis back up entry page overhaul is complete
Back up entry page overhaul We just completed the last step of a Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis back up entry page overhaul. The intent is to fully separate the three manufacturers who now have way too many back up entry processes. As a first step, we separated Genesis, admittedly the simplest of the three. Overall, …
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Open a Kia with a Dead Key Fob
How to Open a Kia with a Dead Key Fob This page holds all of the emergency open or back-up open procedures needed for Kia vehicles if the battery in the key fob dies or if there are electrical signals interfering with the fob. First, if you are already inside, click here for help getting …
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Complaint filed with NHTSA
NHTSA A few days ago, I alluded to attempting to work with Kia on what I believe should be a warranty issue. I was rebuffed by both a local dealer and the company itself. So today a detailed complaint was filed NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. I will give you a detailed account …
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