center console KIA NIRO 2022 Features and Functions Guide
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6*IF EQUIPPEDNIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
Hybrid / Plug-In Hybrid Indicators at Startup
A
Hybrid System Gauge – Indicates how economically the vehicle is being driven
•CHARGE (Blue zone): High-efficiency range
•ECO (Green zone): Normal-efficiency range
•POWER (Grey zone): Low-efficiency range
B EV/HEV Mode – Displays the EV/HEV/AUTO/EV+* mode
C
Ready – Illuminates when the hybrid system is operational Even if the engine is off, the vehicle can be driven
D State of Charge (SOC) – Displays the hybrid battery charge status
To change the Plug-In Hybrid Mode, press the EV button E; switch between Automatic (AUTO), Electric (EV) mode and Hybrid (HEV) mode each time the button is pressed The indicator will display on the Instrument Cluster LCD F
•Automatic Mode - AUTO will be displayed on the instrument cluster and the vehicle will operate in Hybrid or Electric vehicle mode as needed
•Electric Mode - EV will display on the instrument cluster and the vehicle operates on the EV battery until the power is low, then it switches to HYBRID mode
•EV+ Mode - Press and hold the EV button to change to EV+ mode, where the vehicle runs on the EV battery except when the accelerator pedal is pressed all the way down Then the gasoline engine turns on to provide extra power
•Hybrid Mode - HEV will display on the instrument cluster and the high-voltage hybrid battery and the gasoline engine are both used to drive the vehicle
REMINDER: Avoid star ting or driving the vehicle when the fuel tank is empt y As the engine will be incapable of charging the high-voltage hybrid bat ter y, the bat ter y will lose its charge and may be damaged
(Center console next to shift dial)
For more information on the Hybrid system over view, please refer to section 1 of the Owner ’s Manual
For more information on Plug-in Hybrid modes, please refer to section 1 of the Owner ’s Manual
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Plug-In Hybrid Instrument Cluster Overview Video
Plug-In Hybrid Modes - Automatic, EV and HEV Video
EV Button / Plug-In Hybrid Modes (Plug-In Hybrid only)
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Follow these steps to activate your Kia Connect system:
1 Enter the activation screen on your Infotainment System:
a Press SETUP key
b Press Kia Connect icon
c Press Activate
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 text message or email:
a Check your phone text message or email for verification code
b Open the link in your text or email
N o t e : 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 CREATE ACCOUNT A page will open displaying your verification code
d Enter the code in the infotainment system 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 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 fur ther Kia Connect operations, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide
(But tons on overhead console*)
Kia Connect Activation*†1 (Systems equipped with Kia Connect only):
Kia Connect Assistance*†1
Kia Connect A – Connect to the Kia Connect Call Center
Roadside Assist B – 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
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe bodily injur y, and death The driver ’s primar y responsibilit y 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, at tention 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
44†LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER | *IF EQUIPPEDNIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Kia Connect Assistance Video
Kia Connect Activation Video
Kia Access app Video
INFOTAINMENTSYSTEMS
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS
Kia Connect may be unavailable for model year 2022 or later vehicles sold or purchased in Massachuset ts See Kia Connect Terms of Ser vice at owners kia com for more information
QR CODES
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The smar tphone must be a compatible phone with QI function available
•Wireless charging must be enabled in user set tings
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If wireless charging does not work, move smar tphone 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
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For wireless charging to occur, all doors (excluding rear hatch) must be closed & the Smar t Key Fob must be detected inside the vehicle
QUICK TIPS
Wireless Smartphone Charging System*†2 0
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/ or features may var y
REMINDERS:
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The smar tphone must be a compatible Qi cer tified phone with Qi function available Some smar tphone models are not QI cer tified, which may affect the availabilit y, speed or per formance of the wireless charging
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Wireless charging technology allows for a device to be charged using inductive charging See your Owner ’s Manual for more detailed information and the back page for legal disclaimers
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Inductive charging systems are less ef ficient than conventional charging through cable As a result, higher device operating temperatures may be experienced during use
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Charging Performance - Device position on the wireless charging system can affect charging per formance Other factors that may affect the charging rate includes foreign objects, such as coins or pens, and phone case thickness
•If driver door is opened, charging will be disabled
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Avoid placing other metal items in the bin while charging as to not impede the charging area
Charge a compatible Qi Certified smartphone wirelessly by placing it on the charging pad A at the front of the console, near the Multimedia USB ports and the charging indicator, while the ignition is on
•Enable Wireless Charging in the User Settings in the Instrument Cluster LCD or the Vehicle Settings* in the infotainment system, select Convenience, then Wireless Charging System
•Place a compatible smartphone on the center of the charging pad
•Indicator light B may change to amber once the wireless charging begins
•Once charging is complete, the orange light may change to green
12V 180WUSB
(Located in front of Gear Shift)
Requires QI enabled device or QI enabled case
48†LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER | *IF EQUIPPEDNIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Wireless Smartphone Charging Video
QR CODE
CENTER PANEL
CENTERPA N EL
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Paddle Shifters*
Plug-In Hybrids (Rotary Dial Shifter) - When the Drive Mode is in Sport mode, use the paddle shifters to shift gears The gear will be displayed on the instrument cluster
Hybrids (Shift Lever) – Move the shift lever to (D) Drive position, and then to the left gate (+/-) (Manual Mode / Sportmatic Shifting)
•Pull the left paddle shifter (-) to shift down one gear
•Pull the right paddle shifter (+) to shift up one gear
The paddle shifters do not operate when:
•Both paddle shifters are pulled at the same time
•The vehicle speed is below 2 mph
•The accelerator pedal is slowly pressed for more than 6 seconds
•The drive mode is switched from Sport to ECO
51*IF EQUIPPEDALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS
CENTER PANEL
CENTERPA N EL
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Rotary Dial ShifterVideo
Plug-In Hybrid Paddle Switches / Paddle Shifters Video
QR CODERotary Dial Shifter* (Plug-In Hybrids only)
Rotate dial for the following:
P: Park - Press to place in Park To release the Parking Brake, rotate dial to R, D or N
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
(Located on center console below Power but ton)
ENGINESTARTSTOP
AUTO
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EV
R N
P D
REMINDER: The vehicle is equipped with a shift-by-wire system and a shift-lock system that prevents you from shifting gears without depressing the brake pedal
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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