Put the 2025 Niro EV in READY and Park, open EV Settings, activate Utility Mode and confirm the UTIL indicator appears before using cabin equipment.
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Verified in the 2025 U.S.-market Niro EV digital owner's manual. This guide does not apply to Niro Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid vehicles.
- Required equipment / service
- Niro EV equipped with Utility Mode
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Step by step.
- 01
Bring the Niro EV to READY mode, shift to P (Park) and confirm there is no electronic parking brake malfunction.
- 02
Open Electric Vehicle or EV Settings on the infotainment screen, then select Utility mode.
- 03
Select Activate utility mode.
- 04
Confirm the READY indicator turns off, UTIL appears in the cluster and the electronic parking brake is applied.
- 05
When finished, press the EV button to the OFF position; Utility Mode cannot be ended from the EV Settings screen.
Important limits
- The vehicle cannot be driven or shifted out of Park while Utility Mode is active.
- Climate, lighting and other loads reduce high-voltage battery charge and remaining driving range.
- Utility Mode is for stationary use; maintain safe ventilation and do not leave vulnerable occupants unattended.
Quick checks.
- ✓If activation is unavailable, verify READY mode, Park and a fault-free electronic parking brake.
- ✓If the cluster does not show UTIL, return to EV Settings and confirm Activate utility mode was selected.
- ✓If the vehicle will not shift afterward, press the EV button to end Utility Mode before restarting normally with the brake pedal depressed.
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2025 Kia Niro EV Digital Owner's Manual — EV Settings and Utility Mode
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