lock KIA NIRO 2023 Features and Functions Guide
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47*IF EQUIPPEDALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS  
The power outlets are inactive when ignition is in the OFF position 
QUICK TIP
 •Press the Return but ton on the infotainment system to ensure changes are saved
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When needed, Daylight Savings must be enabled in the Clock Set tings screen 
 •To access manual date and time set tings, turn GPS time OFF in the Clock Set tings (Kia Connect with Navigation*)
QUICK TIP
CENTER PANEL
CENTERPA N EL
Digital Clock (Infotainment System)
Press SETUP, then select General, and select Date/Time from the menu to adjust 
Multimedia USB Port, Charger Ports
REMINDERS: 
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Using the power outlets (accessor y plugs) for prolonged periods of time with the Engine Star t/Stop but ton in the ACC position (Engine OFF) may cause the bat ter y to discharge 
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The Multimedia USB data por t  A is located bet ween the Power Outlet and USB Charger Por t   The USB Charger Por t does not suppor t data transfer
Multimedia USB Port A - Use the Multimedia USB Port to connect USB audio devices and smartphone devices 
Power Outlets B - Use the power outlets for mobile phones and other devices designed to operate on a 12V (180W max) power outlet  
AC Inverter*
(Located on rear sides of front seats)
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information 
USB Charger Ports C - Devices can be recharged using a USB cable   The Engine Start/Stop button needs to be in the ACC/ON/START position to operate the USB Charger Ports  They are located in the Center Panel and the rear sides of the seats  
The AC inverter supplies 115V/150W electric power to operate accessories or devices 
To use the AC inverter, open the AC inverter cover and connect a plug to it  
The AC inverter is ON when the vehicle is on  
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information 
Refer to the inside front cover for  more information on QR codes  www youtube  com/KiaFeatureVideos
Multimedia USB Port, Power Outlets & USB Charger Port Video
QR CODE
12V 180WUSB
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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
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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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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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For easy adjustments, hold a headrest post with one hand while using the other hand to pull the headrest from underneath 
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Driver Position Memory System*†1 1
To store a seating position into memory, first place the shifter into P (Park) while the  ignition switch is ON  Then:
1  Adjust the driver ’s seat
2   Press one of the memory buttons A within 5 seconds   The system will beep  twice when memory has been stored
3  “Driver (1 or 2) set is memorized” will appear on the instrument cluster LCD screen
Do not at tempt to operate the driver position memor y system while the vehicle is moving   This could result in a loss of control of the vehicle 
Front Seat Headrest Adjustment†11
 •To raise headrest: Pull headrest up 
 •To lower headrest: Press lock B, then press the headrest down  
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Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed   Headrests can provide critical neck and head suppor t in an accident  
Refer to the inside front cover for  more information on QR codes www youtube  com/KiaFeatureVideos
Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat with Memory Settings Video
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CENTER PANEL
CENTERPA N EL
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SeatbackLumbarSeatSeat Cushion
6-Way Manual Adjustable  
Driver’s Seat*†1 1
Pull lever D to slide Seat forward/backward  
Pull/press lever E up/down one or more times to adjust Seat height* 
Pull lever F to adjust Seatback recline  
Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat*†1 1
Move/Press controls to adjust Seat forward/backward, Seat Cushion tilt  up/down, Seatback forward/backward or Lumbar forward/backward  
REMINDER: Do not at tempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving  This could result in loss of control of the vehicle  
Do not at tempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving   This could result in loss of control of the vehicle 
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information 
Refer to the inside front cover for  more information on QR codes www youtube  com/KiaFeatureVideos
Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat Video
Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat with Memory Settings Video
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SEATING
S E AT I N G
When adjusting seat for ward or backward, ensure seat clicks or locks into place before driving vehicle  
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57*IF EQUIPPEDALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS  
 •It may be necessar y to adjust the front seatbacks to fully lower rear seats
 •Ensure the seat is locked by pressing down on Seatback and ensuring red line is NOT visible on bot tom of Folder Lever
QUICK TIPS
Folding Rear Seats
To Fold:
1  Ensure the belt strap is out of way of the Seatback folding A   Insert the metal seat belt tab into the holder B
2   Adjust the Front Seatback to the upright position and lower  the rear headrest to the lowest position
3   Pull on the Rear Seatback lock release lever C, then fold  the seat toward the front
To Unfold:
1  Pull the lock release lever C and pull and lift the Seatback  backward until it clicks firmly in place
2   Return the rear seat belt to the proper position
REMINDERS: 
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Before unfolding Seatback, ensure the metal seat belt tab is placed into the holder
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Always make sure the seatback is locked in place when unfolded
For illustration purposes only   Actual vehicle might be slightly different   
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information  
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HOLDHOLD
Remote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)*
Remote but ton configuration may var y depending on vehicle options  To turn OFF Alarm, press any but ton  
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information  
D  Press the release button to unfold the key
E  Press to lock All doors; Press twice within two seconds to sound the horn
F  Press to unlock Driver ’s Door; Press twice in 4 seconds to unlock All Doors and Liftgate
G  Press and hold for more than 1 second to unlock Liftgate   Then lift by the handle to manually open Liftgate
H  Press and hold more than a half second for Panic Alarm   To turn off Alarm, press any buttonRefer to the inside front cover for  more information on QR codes  www youtube  com/KiaFeatureVideos
Kia Smart & Folding Key Fobs Video
QR CODE
SEATING
S E AT I N G
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY F E AT U R E S
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Digital Key 2 Touch*
Refer to the inside front cover for  more information on QR codes www youtube  com/KiaFeatureVideos
Digital Key 2 Touch Video
QR CODE
Digital Key 2 Touch, through your smartphone, can be used to lock and unlock your vehicle and allow you to start or power off your vehicle, without needing to have a key fob  
Digital Key 2 Touch Setup:
1  First, ensure your Smart Key is inside the vehicle and turn the vehicle on
2   Download the Kia Access App and activate Kia Connect in your vehicle’s Infotainment System (see page 44)
3   Register your smartphone by going to the Vehicle Settings* on the Infotainment System:
– Press SETUP, VEHICLE, DIGITAL KEY C, SMARTPHONE KEY and then MY SMARTPHONE KEY
4   On your smartphone, press CONTINUE, then CONTINUE again, which will open the Wallet or Pass app   Follow the prompts to complete the registration/pairing of your smartphone
5  Place your smartphone in the authentication pad (wireless charging pad) to complete registration   Click Save on the Infotainment System screen and a message will appear showing the process is in place 
6  When the Infotainment System is done pairing, remove the smar tphone and continue the steps to open the Digital Key  in your iPhone® Wallet or Samsung™ Pass
7   When in the Wallet or Pass app, click on the Digital Key A and select the menu icon to adjust other settings or use  other features
Using your Digital Key 2 Touch:
1  To lock or unlock your vehicle with Digital Key, touch phone on door handle (sensor) for more than two seconds   If two-press unlock is set up, when unlocking, touch phone on door handle (sensor) briefly, then pull away and then touch door handle again within four seconds
2  To start your vehicle with Digital Key 2 Touch, place registered smart phone on the authentication pad B (wireless  charging pad; see next page)
Sharing your Digital Key 2 Touch:
1  Open the Wallet or Pass app, click on the Kia Digital Key and select the menu icon to enter settings
2   Under People, click on Invite and follow the prompts to share your Digital Key with one of your contacts – the shared  device must be the same smartphone operating system - Apple iPhone/iWatch or Samsung phone/smartwatch
Revoking shared Digital Key access:
1  Go to the Vehicle Settings* on the Infotainment System    Press SETUP, VEHICLE, DIGITAL KEY, SMARTPHONE KEY  and MY SMARTPHONE KEY  Then delete the Digital Key
2  You can also delete a key using the Kia Access App on your smartphone   Open the Wallet or Pass app, click on the  Kia Digital Key and select the menu icon to enter settings  Under People, click on the contact to revoke    Then click on Revoke Access 
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY F E AT U R E S
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HOLD
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HOLDHOLD
Smart Key / Remote Start*†6
Smart Key Fob:
A  Press to lock All Doors; Press twice within 2 seconds to sound the horn
B  Press to unlock Driver ’s Door   Press twice in 4 seconds to unlock All Doors
C  Press and hold for more than 1 second to unlock Liftgate   Then lift by the  handle to manually open Liftgate
REMINDER: The Liftgate unlocks when the Smar t Key fob is within close proximit y of the vehicle’s Liftgate  
D  Press and hold more than 1 second for Panic Alarm   To turn off Alarm, press any button
E Press to release Mechanical Key
Driver’s Door Lock/Unlock button F:
 • 
Press button once to unlock Driver ’s Door
 •Press again within 4 seconds to unlock All Doors
 •Press again to lock All Doors
Mechanical Key G: Use to unlock/lock Driver ’s Door:
 •Pull out door handle
 •Remove door handle keyhole cover with Mechanical Key by pressing up into slot as shown I
 •Insert Mechanical Key J and turn right to Unlock Driver ’s Door
 •Turn twice within 4 seconds to Unlock All Doors
 •Insert Mechanical Key and turn left to Lock All Doors
 •Return keyhole cover to its original position
Remote Start* H: Lock the doors by pressing the door lock button A within 32 feet distance from the vehicle  Within four (4) seconds of pressing the door lock button A, press and hold the Remote Start button H for more than two (2) seconds to start the vehicle   To stop the Remote Start operation, press the button again  If driver does not enter vehicle within ten minutes of starting the vehicle, the engine will automatically turn off  
REMINDERS:  • Remote but ton configuration may var y depending on vehicle options • 
When reinser ting the mechanical key, make sure it is pushed all the way in until there is a click sound
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information  
Refer to the inside front cover for  more information on QR codes  www youtube  com/KiaFeatureVideos
Smart Key with Remote Start Video
 •If the Smar t Key bat ter y is weak or not working properly, hold the Smar t Key fob up to the Engine Star t/Stop but ton (Lock but ton side closest) and press to star t engine
 •The Smar t Key ’s signal can be blocked by the normal operation of a cell phone or smar tphone   To help prevent this, store each device separately
QUICK TIPS
QR CODES
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY F E AT U R E S
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61*IF EQUIPPEDALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS  
The sunroof glass and sunshade operation is controlled by a multidirectional switch E, and the ignition needs to be in the ON position to operate the sunroof glass and sunshade 
To slide the sunroof glass and sunshade:
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Auto Open: Slide switch E backward to the farthest position and release
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Auto Close (Sunroof only): Slide the switch E forward to the farthest position and release
Tilt the Sunroof:
 •Tilt open: Press switch E upward
 •Tilt close: Press switch E forward
Map/Room Lamps
Automatic turn off function*
The interior lights automatically turn  off approximately 30 seconds after  the Engine Start/Stop button is OFF  
Map Lamp/Room Lamp Operation
 •Press lens A to turn the Driver ’s/ Passenger ’s Map Lamps ON/OFF   This light produces a spot beam  for convenient use as a map lamp  or as a personal lamp for the driver  or the front passenger 
 •Press button B to turn all the Map/ Room Lamps ON/OFF
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Press button C to turn the Map/Room  Lamp ON, for 30 seconds, when a door  is opened, unlocked from Smart Key or  the ignition is turned OFF   When pressed  and a door is opened, or doors are unlocked from the Smart Key, the Map and Room Lamps turn ON for approximately 30 seconds  
 •Press button D to turn the Room Lamp ON/OFF
Sunroof Operation*
REMINDERS: 
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Sunshade needs to remain OPEN while Sunroof is open
 •When closing, be mindful of any objects or persons
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If the sunroof is not fully closed, a warning will sound and display on the instrument cluster when the following occur:
 -The vehicle is powered off
 -The Smar t Key is removed from the vehicle
 -The driver ’s door is opened
(Type B)
 •When doors are unlocked by the Smar t Key*, the lamp turns ON for approximately 30 seconds
 •If your vehicle is equipped with the theft alarm system, the interior lights automatically turn off approximately 3 seconds after the system is in armed stage
 •Using interior lights for an extended period of time may cause bat ter y discharge
QUICK TIPS
 •To stop the Sunroof at any position, push or pull the Sunroof control lever in any direction  
 •While driving with the rear windows down or with the sunroof* in an open or par tially open position, a wind buffeting or pulsation noise may be heard  This noise is a normal occurrence and can be reduced or eliminated by the following:
 -If the noise occurs with one or both of the rear windows down, par tially lower both  front windows approximately 1 inch
 -If the noise occurs with the sunroof open, slightly reduce the size of the sunroof opening
QUICK TIPS
Do not adjust the Sunroof or Sunshade while driving  This could result in loss of control of the vehicle 
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY F E AT U R E S
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information   
Refer to the inside front cover for  more information on QR codes  www youtube  com/KiaFeatureVideos
Sunroof Video
QR CODE
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Opening the Hood:
1  Pull the Hood Release Lever A to unlatch the Hood 
2   In the front of the vehicle, lift the Hood slightly, pull the secondary  Latch B inside of the Hood’s center and lift the Hood         
 
Closing the Hood: Lower the Hood about halfway and then press down to securely lock in place  
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY F E AT U R E S
Refer to the inside front cover for  more information on QR codes  www youtube  com/KiaFeatureVideos
Kia Fuel Cap Video
Fuel Filler Lid Video
QR CODES
OFFHOLDOFF
 ' V F M  ' J M M F S  - J E
(But tons located on Driver's Panel to the left  of the Steering Wheel)
Hood Release Lever and Latch
(Located on Driver side kick panel)
(Latch located inside hood)
Fuel Cap / Malfunction 
Indicator (Check Engine Light)
Tighten for ONE CLICK to prevent Malfunction 
Indicator  from illuminating  
REMINDERS: 
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The Fuel Filler Door Release but ton is located on the left side of the Steering Wheel on the lower but ton panel
 • 
It is normal to hear one click when tightening and for the Fuel Cap to click back when released
CLICK!
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information   
REMINDERS: 
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Sunvisor may not shield all direct light
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Do not operate the vehicle if Sunvisor is impairing your visibilit y
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Be aware of your seating position when adjusting or swinging Sunvisor around from the front or side windows
Sunvisor†1 6
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information  Refer to section 8 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information   
Refer to section 8 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information  
There may be a delay in Fuel Filler Lid opening for about 20 seconds due to depressurization  
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Use the Sunvisor to shield direct light through the front or side windows   Move the Sunvisor out and adjust as needed 
1  Stop the engine
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Press the Fuel Filler Lid button C to open the Fuel Filler Lid   The LCD may display this message: Wait until fuel door opens (Plug-In Hybrid Only)   Once 
the Fuel Filler Lid is open, the LCD may display this message: Fuel door open  
3  Pull open the Fuel Filler Lid
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Remove cap by turning  
counterclockwise 
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A
(Handle located outside liftgate below Kia badge)
Hybrid Battery Cooling Duct (Hybrids only)
REMINDER: Never clean the battery vent with a WET cloth or spill liquid over the air intake. This could cause an electric shock, which could cause serious damage, injury or death 
Liftgate Release Button*†1 9
Button is located on the bottom of the Liftgate lid  With doors unlocked, press the Liftgate Release button A and pull the Liftgate up by the handle to open  
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information 
 •The Liftgate must be unlocked before it can be opened by the Liftgate Release But ton
 •The Liftgate unlocks automatically and then can be opened manually when the Smar t Key* is within close proximit y to the vehicle’s hatch
QUICK TIPS
Clean the air intake for the hybrid bat ter y regularly with a dr y cloth  
QUICK TIP
The Hybrid Battery Cooling Duct, located under the center of the rear seat, is used to cool down the hybrid battery  For safety reasons, this vent should never be blocked  Doing so may cause the battery to overheat  
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY F E AT U R E S
Refer to the inside front cover for  more information on QR codes www youtube  com/KiaFeatureVideos
Liftgate Button and Operation Video
Manual Liftgate & Key Fob Controls Video
QR CODES