towing KIA NIRO 2021 Features and Functions Guide

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HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM
HYBRID / PLUG-INHYBRID SYSTEM
Emergency Starting* (Hybrid only)
Before Jump-Starting:
1. If the vehicle appears to have a dead battery, first press the 12V Battery Reset
button A. Then immediately start the vehicle by pressing the brake and turning the
ignition on or pressing the Engine Start /Stop button
2. If the vehicle does not start after completing the above steps, then jump-start the vehicle
(as described below)
REMINDERS:
•After starting, idle or drive the vehicle for more than 30 minutes to help charge the 12V battery
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If the vehicle does not start immediately after pressing the 12V Battery Reset button A, then the power of the 12V battery is automatically disconnected to save any additional discharge
•Repeated use of the 12V Battery Reset button may cause over discharge which will prevent the vehicle from starting
Jump-Starting:
1. Remove the fusebox cover B under the front hood
2. The {+} jump start terminal C is located in the fuse box; the suitable ground point D is
located in the engine compartment (See Owner’s Manual for detailed description)
3. Connect cables coming from the battery booster source in the following order and
disconnect in reverse order:
•Connect the {+} clamp of your jumper cable to the {+} jump start terminal C
•Connect the {-} clamp of your jumper cable to the suitable ground point D
4. Then immediately start the vehicle by pressing the brake and turning the
ignition on or pressing the Engine Start /Stop button
REMINDER: Jump-starting your vehicle can be dangerous if done incorrectly. Follow the above jump-starting procedures to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your vehicle and any of its components. You should also consult your Owner's Manual for further detailed instructions for jump-starting your vehicle. If in doubt, we strongly recommend that you have a competent technician or towing service jump-start your vehicle.
For more information on Emergency Starting, please refer to section 6 of the Owner’s Manual.
(Located in Driver's Panel to the left of Steering Wheel)
(Niro engine compartment shown, right side)
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C
D
A

Follow these steps to activate your UVO link system:
1. Enter the activation screen on your vehicle’s head unit:
a. Press SETUP key
b. Press UVO icon
c. Press Activate UVO
2. Read and agree to Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and press SUBMIT
3. Enter number or email address to receive a verification code, then press
SUBMIT
4. Follow these steps to receive your verification code using your phone SMS
or email:
a. Check your phone SMS or email for verification code
b. Open the link in your SMS or email. A page will open requesting that you
create your account
Note: If you already have a Kia Owners Portal account using the email or
phone number as your login ID, you will need to provide your password prior to
receiving the verification code.
c. Enter your first name, last name, email,
phone number, an account password, and
click CRE ATE ACCOUNT. A page will open
displaying your verification code
d. Enter the code in the head unit and press
ACTIVATE
e. Go back to the page with your verification
code and press “I have entered my
verification code.” A link will be provided to
download the Kia Access with UVO link app
from your app store. After installing the app,
log in and enjoy
REMINDER: This vehicle is not equipped with over-the-air system updates.
For further UVO link operations, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide.
(Buttons on rearview mirror*)
UVO
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes.www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODES
UVO Assistance Video
Kia Access with UVO link app Video
UVO link Activation*†1 (Systems equipped with UVO link only):
UVO Assistance*
Virtual Assistant A – Press to connect to a virtual assistant to
hear information about the UVO features
UVO Voice Local Search UVO B – Press to connect to the search
function to find points of interest or other locations, like “cafe”
Roadside Assist C – Press to connect to a Roadside Assistant
where you can request vehicle towing services
For more information, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide.
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Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe bodily injury, and death. The driver’s primary responsibility is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle, and any handheld devices, other equipment, or vehicle systems which take the driver’s eyes, attention and focus away from the safe operation of a vehicle or which are not permissible by law should never be used during operation of the vehicle.
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