warning KIA NIRO 2017 Features and Functions Guide

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NIRO FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE16*IF EQUIPPED
(Located left of Steering Wheel)
Lane Departure Warning System
Lane Departure Warning System
Lane Departure Warning System
Lane Departure Warning System
Lane Departure Warning System
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Lane Departure Warning System
DRIVER'S PANEL
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)*
With the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position, press the LDWS button A to turn
system ON
. The instrument cluster indicator will illuminate .
If the LDWS detects that you are veering outside of your
lane, the system may issue a warning on the LCD screen
and an alert may sound, while applying a slight adjustment
to the steering, trying to prevent the vehicle from moving
outside its lane .
If the LDWS detects that you are veering outside of your
lane, the system may issue a warning on the LCD screen
and an alert may sound .
All systems will operate under the following conditions:
•The vehicle exceeds approximately 55 mph
•The LDWS system recognizes the lane the vehicle is traveling in
•LDWS will stay on when the ignition is cycled
REMINDER: LDWS will not issue a warning if the turn signal is activated .
Autonomous (Assist) Emergency Braking (AEB) / Forward Collision Warning (FCW)*
The AEB helps to alert the driver when rapidly approaching a vehicle that is slowing down, braking
or stopped B . A warning message will appear on the LCD screen and a chime will sound . The AEB
will become active when the vehicle is traveling more than 6 mph .
To turn the AEB off, go to User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes .
REMINDER: The AEB will be activated by default when vehicle power is cycled on, even when previously set to off
Autonomous (Assist) Emergency Braking is not a substitute for safe driving, and may not detect all objects in front of vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution.
When the LK AS sensor detects the lane traveling in, both lanes are illuminated
When the LK AS sensor does not detect the lane traveling in the lanes are not illuminated
When the LDWS sensor detects the vehicle veering outside of the lane traveling in, a yellow indicator will illuminate either on the left or right lane (shown in both images above)
B
Lane Departure Warning System Video
To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
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Lane Departure Warning System
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during cornering
maneuvers . It is a good idea to keep the ESC turned ON for daily driving
whenever possible .
Press ESC OFF button B to disable Traction Control in ESC (ESC OFF
indicator will illuminate) .
To turn both Traction Control and Stability Control off, press and hold ESC
OFF button B (ESC OFF indicator will illuminate, and an alert sounds) .
REMINDERS:
•ESC is active by default at vehicle start-up

The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate whenever the ESC is in operation
For more information on Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and its specific features and operations, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
(Located left of Steering Wheel)
Instrument Panel Dimmer
Press switch A up or down to
adjust display brightness of the
instrument panel illumination .
REMINDER: The Instrument Panel Dimmer does not adjust brightness on the UVO eServices System or the UVO eServices with Premium Navigation System screens; use the system’s setup menu to adjust brightness on the screens .
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
HAC helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when accelerating
from a stop while on a steep incline .
The HAC automatically activates whether the ESC is OFF or ON but does
NOT activate when the ESC has malfunctioned .
REMINDERS:
•The HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position .
•In the event of HAC system malfunction, see Authorized Kia Dealer for service .

•When HAC is active (e .g ., accelerating from a stop on an incline), you may notice that the brakes will momentarily remain engaged after you depress the accelerator •HAC provides a 2-second delay before the vehicle may start rolling backward
QUICK TIPS
AB
DRIVER'S PANEL

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Automatic Door Lock/Unlock
Auto Door Lock /Unlock will engage when the gear shift is moved in to
or out of the P (Park) position . Refer to the User Settings in the LCD
Instrument Cluster modes on how to turn Auto Door Lock /Unlock ON/OFF .
Power/Heated Outside Mirrors*
Mirror heaters controlled with Rear Defroster .
Power Folding Outside Mirrors*

Press L or R buttons D (left or right) to select mirrors . Then press arrows
E to adjust mirror position .
To both fold and unfold the outside rearview mirrors, press the folding
mirror button F as pictured:
•Left − The mirrors will unfold .
•Right − The mirrors will fold .
•Center − The mirrors will fold/unfold automatically when doors are
locked/unlocked with the Smart Key or a door handle button is pressed .
Also, the mirrors will unfold when approaching the vehicle with the
Smart Key fob in proximity .
A Pull/Press to operate Driver’s and Front Passenger’s Windows
Auto-Up/Down*
B Press to Unlock /Lock All Doors
C Press to disable Rear Passenger Windows
REMINDER: When pressed C, window controls for the Rear Passenger Windows are disabled .
A
B
C
E
D
F
REMINDER: To lock position of mirrors, toggle switch to the neutral (center) position .
Power Windows, Window Lock
& Central Door Lock
To automatically fold mirrors when exiting vehicle, press the LOCK button once on the Smart Key* .
QUICK TIP Press button again to stop Auto Up/Down function .
QUICK TIP
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OFF
LO
HI

•Pressing lever up increases Intermittent wipe frequency and wipe speed
. Pressing lever down decreases frequency of wipes •Set the wiper to OFF position when the wiper is not in use •LO and HI sets wiper speed . No intermittent wipe function on Rear Wipers .

If ignition is turned OFF, then ON again, within 30 minutes of steering wheel heater being turned on, system will automatically be set ON again .
B
A
(Located below gear shift)
Windshield/Rear Wipers & Washers
To operate Windshield Wipers and Washers:
•Move lever Up/Down to change Wiper modes
•Press switch A Up/Down to adjust Intermittent Wipe Speed
•Pull lever to spray and wipe
To operate Rear Wiper & Washer:
•Rotate Rear Wiper switch to change Wiper modes
•Push to spray and wipe
QUICK TIPSQUICK TIP
Heated Steering Wheel Button*
Press button B to turn ON/OFF steering wheel heater, while the ignition or
ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ON position .
Steering wheel heater will turn off automatically in 30 minutes, or when
button is pressed again to deactivate .
Windshield M I S T: Single wipeOFF: Wiper offI N T: Intermittent wipeLO: Slow wipeHI: Fast wipe
Rear HI: Continuous wipeLO: Intermittent* wipeOFF: Wiper off
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

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Voice Recognition and Phone
Contact Tips
The Kia Voice Recognition System may
have difficulty understanding some accents
or uncommon names . When using Voice
Recognition to place a call, speak in a
moderate tone, with clear pronunciation .
Help your Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Voice Recognition performance by making
a few simple changes to your phone
contacts:
•Use full names vs . short or single-syllable
names (“John Smith” vs . “Dad”; “Smith
Residence” vs . “Home”)
•Avoid using special characters or hyphens
(@, &, #, /, -, *, +, etc . )
•Avoid using acronyms (“In Case
Emergency” vs . “ICE”)
•Spell words completely, no abbreviations
(“Doctor Goodman” vs . “Dr . Goodman”)
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Pairing a Phone
For instructions on how to pair a phone, refer to the Car Multimedia
System User's Manual or your vehicle’s Quick Start Guide .

How to Place a Call
For the UVO eServices System and the UVO eServices System with
Premium Navigation, there are two options for placing a call:
•Option 1: Press the Receive/Place Call button C (displays the phone screen
with number keypad)
•Option 2: Press the Talk button B . Then say the command “Call {name}”
or “Dial {number}”
Voice Recognition Tips Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
www.KuTechVideos.com/de23/2017
QR CODE
During the pairing process, be sure to accept the connection requests on the phone for contacts download and to allow acceptance of all future Bluetooth® connection requests .
QUICK TIP
When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command .
QUICK TIP
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(Type B shown)
(Actual screen on vehicle may vary)
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
To change the Cruise Control mode from SCC to standard Cruise Control, press and hold button A . Repeat to switch modes again ( The SCC system must not be activated to change modes) .
For the SCC System to operate, you must be traveling at a minimum speed of 20 mph, when no vehicle is in front .
The Smart Cruise Control System (SCC) is deactivated when driving under the speed of 6 .0 mph
When following a vehicle, the system will automatically adjust your cruise speed based on the vehicle in front .
Smart Cruise Control (SCC)*
The Smart Cruise Control (SCC)* system allows you to set the vehicle to maintain a speed so long as it is
not limited by traffic . When traffic is encountered, the vehicle will be slowed to maintain a set distance
behind traffic without depressing the accelerator or brake pedal .
To set/adjust the SCC speed:
•Push the CRUISE button A to turn system ON . The CRUISE indicator will illuminate
on the instrument cluster
•Accelerate/decelerate to the desired speed
•Move the SCC lever B to set or adjust speed
To adjust the vehicle-to-vehicle distance setting C, press the SCC button D on the steering wheel .
The images on the LCD screen E and the Instrument Cluster F will change when scrolling through
the settings . Each time the button is pressed, the vehicle-to-vehicle distance changes .
To turn system OFF, press the CRUISE button A . The CRUISE indicator on the instrument cluster will turn
OFF and the LCD screen SCC image will show canceled G .
QUICK TIPS
REMINDERS:
•Cruise Control button must be ON in order to turn SCC ON/OFF
•SCC system is activated when ignition is turned on . Speed will need to be reset when ignition is cycled on

The distance settings are approximations and may vary depending on factory settings at the time . See owner’s manual for more information
A
B
D
Smart Cruise Control
canceled
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
27*IF EQUIPPED ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS .
For further UVO eServices System operations, refer to the Car Multimedia System User's Manual. For other audio system information, refer to pages 28-29.
UVO eServices Setup*
UVO eServices Registration/Activation – To use UVO eServices:
1 . On your Smartphone, go to an app store or marketplace to download the free Kia UVO eServices app .
2 . Open the UVO eServices app and create an account by clicking on REGISTER . After entering your information and following the prompts to complete
registration .
3 . In the app, click CONTINUE, accept the terms and click CONTINUE once again .
4 . Follow the app’s IN-CAR SETUP instructions to connect your smartphone and complete UVO eServices activation .
Apple CarPlay™*
Setting up and starting Apple CarPlay™:
1 . Connect the Apple CarPlay™ compatible iPhone with the vehicle’s USB
port using the manufacture’s cable provided with your iPhone .
2 . On the UVO eServices System audio control unit, press the SETUP key .
3 . Press the CONNECTIVIT Y button on the screen and select Apple
CarPlay™ .
4 . Select ENABLE APPLE CARPL AY .
5 . From the vehicle’s home screen, select the Apple CarPlay™ button,
where you’ll see all the Apple CarPlay™ supported apps
Android Auto™*
Setting up Android Auto™:
1 . From an Android Auto™ compatible device, download the Android
Auto™ app from the Google Play™ Store .
2 . Open the Android Auto™ app and proceed with the on-screen
instructions to complete setup on the mobile device .
How to start Android Auto™:
1 . Press the SETUP key on your UVO eServices system’s control panel .
2 . Press the CONNECTIVIT Y button, select Android Auto™ then select
ENABLE ANDROID AUTO .
3 . Connect the Android™ device with the vehicle’s USB port using the
manufacturer’s cable provided with your phone .
4 . From the vehicle’s home screen, select the Android Auto™ button,
where you’ll see all the Android Auto™ supported apps .
REMINDERS:
• Android Auto compatibility requirements: Micro-USB cable that came with your phone, OS Android™ 5 .0 or higher, compatible Android smartphone and data and wireless plan for applicable feature(s) .
• Apple CarPlay™ compatibility requirements: Apple Lightning® cable, latest iOS software, iPhone 5 or later and data and wireless plan for applicable feature(s)

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AUDIO SYSTEMS
UVO eServices System Videos To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
QR CODE
www.KuTechVideos.com/audio/uvo3_eservices
UVO eServices System*
– FM/AM/SiriusXM®/Media (USB, iPod®, Aux, Bluetooth® Audio, My Music, Pandora®)

•When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command •At any time, you can interrupt UVO eServices System Command Feedback by pressing the TALK button •Prolonged use of the UVO eServices system in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s battery •A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the UVO eServices System should be operated when the engine is running to prevent battery discharge
QUICK TIPSSound Settings
To adjust the UVO eServices System with Navigation sound settings:
1 . Press the SETUP key on the audio control unit
2 . Select the on-screen SOUND button
3 . Select the menu item (Position, Tone, Advanced, Default)
4 . Use the onscreen buttons to adjust settings
5 . Press the return button to save settings
Your audio system may differ from those in the illustrations. For further UVO eServices with Premium Navigation* operations, refer to the Car Multimedia System User's Manual. For further audio system operations, refer to pages 26-28.
Press to Power ON/OFF . Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to select PHONE mode
Press to select UVO eServices modePress to select FM/AM/SiriusXM® modes
Press to select MEDIA mode
Press to display SE TUP/Settings mode
Press to enter APPS/Info menu
Press to select previous/next Radio/SiriusXM® stations/Media tracks/ files . Press and hold to move quickly through stations/tracks/files
Rotate to change Radio/SiriusXM® Station/Media tracks/ files
NIRO FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE28*IF EQUIPPED
REMINDER:
To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park .

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AUDIO SYSTEMS
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UVO eServices with Premium Navigation Videos To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
QR CODE
www.KuTechVideos.com/audio/avn4
UVO eServices with Premium Navigation*
– FM/AM/SiriusXM®/Media (USB, iPod®, Aux, Bluetooth® Audio, My Music, Pandora®)
Press to Power ON/OFF . Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to enter Phone ModePress to select FM/AM/SiriusXM® modes
Press to select MEDIA mode
Press to display SE TUP/Settings mode
Press to display the Map screen for the current position/ Voice mode
Press to select UVO eServices mode
Press to open SD Media slot
Press to select previous/next Radio/SiriusXM® stations/Media tracks/ files . Press and hold to move quickly through stations/tracks/files
Rotate to change Radio/SiriusXM® Station/Media tracks/ files

•When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command •At any time, you can interrupt UVO eServices System Command Feedback by pressing the TALK button •Prolonged use of the UVO eServices system in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s battery •A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the UVO eServices System should be operated when the engine is running to prevent battery discharge
QUICK TIPSSound Settings
To adjust the UVO eServices System with Navigation sound settings:
1 . Press the SETUP key on the audio control unit
2 . Select the on-screen SOUND button
3 . Select the menu item (Position, Tone, Advanced, Default)
4 . Use the onscreen buttons to adjust settings
5 . Press the return button to save settings
Your audio system may differ from those in the illustrations. For further UVO eServices with Premium Navigation* operations, refer to the Car Multimedia System User's Manual. For further audio system operations, refer to pages 26-27.
REMINDER:
To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park .

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REMINDERS:

Avoid placing other metal items in the bin while charging as to not impede the charging area

This vehicle is equipped with wireless charging technology which allows for a device to be charged using inductive charging, however, device compatibility varies . See your owner’s manual for more detailed information and the back page for legal disclaimers

Inductive charging systems are less ef ficient than conventional charging through cable . As a result, higher device operating temperatures may be experienced during use

Charging Performance - Device position on the wireless charging system can affect charging performance . Other factor that may affect the charging rate includes foreign objects, such as coins or pens, and phone case thickness
Wireless Charging Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
www.KuTechVideos.com/de23/2017
QR CODEWireless Smartphone Charging System*
1 . Slide open tray cover
2 . Place smartphone on the center of the charging pad
3 . Indicator light B will change to amber once the wireless charging begins
4 . Once charging is complete, the orange light will change to green
12V 180WAUX USB
12V 180W
(Located in front of Gear Shift)
Requires QI enabled device or QI enabled case
B
If wireless charging does not work, move smartphone around the pad until the charging indicator turns amber
. Avoid placing other metal items in the bin while charging as to not impede the charging area .
QUICK TIP
CENTER PANEL

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