warning light KIA NIRO 2023 Features and Functions Guide

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The Warning Volume can be adjusted in the User Set tings in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Set tings* on the infotainment system Go to Driver Assistance, Warning Method, then Warning Volume
QUICK TIP
EF
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CHARGE
ECO
POWER
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Lane Following Assist (LFA)*†3
REMINDER: LFA is not a substitute for safe and proper driving Always drive safely and use caution
Lane Following Assist (LFA) is designed to help ensure that the vehicle stays centered in its lane A by monitoring the detected lane markings ahead and adjusting the steering The instrument cluster indicator will initially illuminate white when turned ON It will remain white when LFA does not detect the lane markers When LFA detects the lane markers and can assist the steering, the Lane Following Assist icon will illuminate green B
Hands-off Warning - If the driver takes their hands off the Steering Wheel for several seconds, a warning message will appear on the Instrument Cluster And if hands on the Steering Wheel is not detected continually, LFA will be turned off with additional emergency warning
•Press the Lane Driving Assist button C to turn LFA on or off, when it is first enabled in the User Settings* in the Instrument Cluster or Vehicle Settings* in the Infotainment System
•LFA will operate only when these conditions are met:
– LFA recognizes both sides of the lane markers the vehicle is traveling in
– The vehicle is traveling slower than 90 mph
(But tons located on steering wheel)
REMINDER: When the ignition is cycled, the system returns to its previous state, on or off
Highway Driving Assist (HDA)*†3
Highway Driving Assist (HDA) is designed to adjust the speed of the vehicle when driving on limited/controlled access highways/freeways
When HDA is activated C and the conditions are met, the HDA indicator F will illuminate green If proper conditions are not met, HDA will be in standby mode and the indicator light F will illuminate white When in operation, and if both lanes are recognized, the Instrument Cluster will show the lanes illuminated white and the HDA indicator illuminated green F
HDA User Settings:
To enable HDA , access settings through the Vehicle Settings in the Infotainment System Press the SETUP key, then press VEHICLE on the screen to enter Vehicle Settings Select Driver Assistance, Driving Convenience and then Highway Driving Assist
HDA will operate only when these conditions are met:

The vehicle is traveling slower than 110 mph or the highway speed limit

When driving on limited/controlled access highways/freeways

When the SCC is on and operating

When the SCC speed is set to current posted highway speed or slower
Highway Driving Assist is not a substitute for safe driving, may not detect all objects around the vehicle, and only functions on cer tain federal highways Always drive safely and use caution
See section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more detailed information, limitations and conditions
Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation
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Highway Driving Assist (HDA) Video
Lane Following Assist (LFA) Video
QR CODEQR CODE
ADAS
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
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202 m100 kWh/ 100m96%Lv 1READY66°F
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202 m100 kWh/ 100m96%Lv 1READY66°F
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HDA
L FA is supplemental
Do not solely rely on L FA and always pay at tention to the road and its conditions
Actual User Set tings steps may var y by model See section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more detailed information, limitations and conditions
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•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 This is normal HAC operation
•HAC provides a 2-second delay before the vehicle may star t rolling backward
QUICK TIPS
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during certain cornering maneuvers It is a good idea to keep the ESC turned ON 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 star tup

The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate whenever the ESC is in operation
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
HAC does not replace the need to apply brakes while the vehicle is stopped on an incline
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
(Located left of Steering Wheel)
Press switch A up or down to adjust display brightness of the instrument
panel illumination
REMINDERS:

The dimmer does not change brightness when lights are turned off

The dimmer does not adjust brightness on the audio system screens; use the system’s setup menu to adjust brightness on the screens
HAC is designed to help prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when accelerating from a stop while on a steep incline
HAC automatically activates whether the ESC is OFF or ON but does NOT activate when the ESC has malfunctioned
REMINDERS:

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 ser vice
OFFHOLDOFF
Instrument Cluster ControlHill-Start Assist Control (HAC)†5
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)†5
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DRIVER’S PANEL
DRIVER’SPA N ELAB

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Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Turn Signals & Fog Lights*
To operate:
•Tu r n Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right/Left Turn Signal
•Fog Lights - Rotate switch to turn Fog Lights ON/OFF
One-Touch Lane Change Signal is activated by briefly pressing the Turn Signal Lever slightly for less than 1 second and then releasing The lane change signal will blink 3 times
To change how many times (3/5/7) the Lane Change Signal blinks, go to User Settings Mode in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes
REMINDER: Headlights must be ON for Fog Light operation
One-touchLane Change
OFFAUTO
AUTO
OFFAUTO
AUTO
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
STEERING

WHEEL CONTROLS

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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

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:

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

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
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Multimedia USB Port, Power Outlets & USB Charger Port Video
QR CODE
12V 180WUSB
BAC
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CENTER PANEL
CENTERPA N EL
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Automatic Climate Control - Touch-Sensitive Control Panel Video
Auto Defogging System (ADS) Video
Automatic Climate Control
A Driver Temperature Control knob
B Front Windshield Defroster
C Rear Windshield Defroster
D AUTO Climate
E Recirculated Air button
F Toggle between Climate and Infotainment Controls; Press and hold to set the default mode displayed
G Driver Only Climate display
H Fan Speed Control knob
I Mode Display
J A/C On-Off
K SYNC (Dual Zone)
L Passenger Climate display
M Passenger Climate Control knob
Climate Control Auto Function
Press AUTO to select Full Auto Operation The Auto setting automatically controls the air flow modes, fan speeds, air intake and air conditioning according to the temperature setting selected Turn temperature control knob A to the desired temperature
Auto Defogging System: Auto defogging is designed to reduce the fogging up of the inside of the windshield by automatically sensing the moisture of the inside of the windshield The
system will automatically change to defrost mode when needed
Auto Defogging is set ON by default To cancel Auto Defogging, press and hold the Front Defrost button for three seconds when the vehicle power is on (the defrost button light will flash three times and the ADS OFF icon will illuminate) To turn Auto Defogging on again, press and hold the Front Defrost button again for three seconds and the defrost button light will flash 6 times and ADS OFF icon will turn off
Driver Only Ventilation: Driver Only Ventilation restricts air flow to the driver ’s side vents only This can help to optimize driving range by limiting the power drawn from the battery Press DRIVER ONLY button G to enable air flow through the driver ’s side vents only
Defrost Outside and/or Inside Windshield:
1 Set Front Fan Speed H to the highest position
2 Set Temperature to Hot A
3
Press the Front Defrost button B
REMINDERS:

Continuous use of the climate control system in the recirculated air position may allow humidit y to increase inside the vehicle which may fog the glass and obscure visibilit y

Pressing any but ton during AUTO operation will deactivate the AUTO function and switch to manual mode, except for Temperature Control

When in AUTO mode, Air Flow mode and Fan Speed do not display on the Climate Control Display

Cold or warm ambient air may flow in through vents if Recirculated Air but ton is not pressed ON (LED lit)

Continuous use of the A /C and heater may allow the Energy Consumption to increase, especially excessive use of the heater
Air Flow Modes I:
To select Air Flow Modes, press
the Mode selection button:
Face-Level
Bi-Level
Floor-Level
Floor/Defrost-Level
•Defrost mode activates A /C and opens Fresh Air Vent to help dehumidify the air and improve defog per formance
•During Auto Operation, the A /C indicator will NOT illuminate The fan speed, air intake, air flow and air conditioning may automatically be engaged at any time to reach desired temperature and reduce humidit y
•Keep inside glass as clean as possible to reduce window fogging
QUICK TIPS
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
SYNC
A/C
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P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
D: Drive, left gate (Manual Mode)
[+]: Manual Mode Upshift
[–] : Manual Mode Downshift
Manual Mode: To enter Manual Mode, move shift lever from D to left gate When in Manual Mode, if the shift lever is not moved up or down, then the vehicle will automatically shift gears To shift while in Manual mode, move shift lever up [+] to upshift or down [–] to downshift
Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)
The Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) gives the driving feel of a manual transmission, yet provides the ease of a fully automatic transmission
The following are unique driving tips for the Dual Clutch Transmission:
•To hold the vehicle stationary on an incline, the service brake or parking brake MUST be used or the gear shift MUST be in the (P) Park position If the vehicle is held stationary by applying the accelerator pedal on a slope, the clutch/transmission may overheat, resulting in damage

Avoid aggressive launches on steep grades as this may result in an overheated clutch and transmission

A slight time lag may be experienced at takeoff from standstill during aggressive acceleration maneuvers

If the clutch is overheating, the first warning, an amber-colored warning light , will be displayed in the instrument c l us t e r When indicator turns red, reduce speed, pull over and place the vehicle in Park until it cools
Refer to the Owner ’s Manual section 6 for additional information on DCT operation or call Kia Consumer Affairs for additional information
50*IF EQUIPPEDNIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
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Automatic Transmission - Sportmatic Shifting with Gear Shift Video
Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) Driving Experience Video
Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting* (Hybrids only)
CENTER PANEL
CENTERPA N EL
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52*IF EQUIPPEDNIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
CENTER PANEL
CENTERPA N EL
•When leaving your keys with parking lot at tendants or valet, make sure to inform them how to operate the EPB
•If parked on a steep incline, pull up the EPB switch for more than 3 seconds for a firmer EPB application
•Pull up and hold EPB switch a second time to increase brake pressure if parked on a decline or incline
QUICK TIPS
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
ENGINESTARTSTOP
AUTO
HOLD
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P D
(Located on Center Panel)
REMINDERS:

As a bulb check, the EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON

If the warning light does not illuminate temporarily, or continues to remain lit, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked
•The EPB should not be operated while the vehicle is moving

A click or electric brake motor sound may be heard while operating or releasing the EPB, but these conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB is functioning properly
Image is for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation

Auto Hold temporarily maintains the vehicle at a standstill even though the brake pedal is not depressed after the driver brings the vehicle to a complete stop by depressing the brake pedal Auto Hold can be turned On/Off using the AUTO HOLD button A on the center panel below the gear shift Before Auto Hold will operate, the driver ’s door, engine hood and liftgate must be closed, and the driver ’s seat belt must be fastened
The Auto Hold indicator on the Instrument Cluster has four states:
White: Standby – When vehicle is in Park and at a standstill, and AUTO HOLD button A is pressed On, the indicator will illuminate white While driving the vehicle (vehicle is not at a standstill), the Auto Hold indicator will remain white
Green: Engaged – When coming to a complete stop by depressing the brake pedal, the Auto Hold indicator changes from white to green
Off (not illuminated) – The indicator will turn Off when the AUTO HOLD button A is manually pressed Off or when the EPB is manually turned On
Yellow: Malfunction – When the indicator is illuminated yellow, there may be a system malfunction Take your vehicle to a local Kia dealer
Auto Hold
REMINDERS:

Auto Hold only operates when vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or Neutral

To reduce the risk of an accident, do not activate Auto Hold while driving downhill, backing up or parking your vehicle

Do not solely rely on the Auto Hold system to keep the vehicle stopped Always pay at tention to traf fic and road conditions, and be prepared to depress the brakes
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) / Auto Hold Video
QR CODE
The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) system utilizes an electric motor to engage the parking brake
Applying the Parking Brake
Depress the brake pedal and pull up the EPB switch B Ensure that the indicator light is illuminated on the instrument cluster
Releasing the Parking Brake
The EPB will automatically release when the brake pedal is engaged and shifter is shifted out of P (Park) to R (Reverse) or shifted out of N (Neutral) to Reverse or D (Drive)
To release EPB manually, depress the brake pedal, then press the EPB switch B down, with the ignition switch in the ON position Ensure that the indicator light is OFF
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•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:

Before unfolding Seatback, ensure the metal seat belt tab is placed into the holder

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
C
HOLD
HOLD
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* (continued)
•You can set the Access for the Shared Digital Key before inviting the contact, or click on the contact when in the set tings page to change access
•When sharing the Digital Key, the receiver of the share invitation must have the same t ype of smar tphone device – Apple iPhone or Samsung
•If the smar t phone digital key does not operate, move the smar t phone more than 4 inches (10 cm) from the door handle authentication pad and tr y it again
QUICK TIPS
REMINDERS:

Digital Key 2 Touch is currently only compatible with Apple iPhone & iWatch and Samsung phone and smar t watch Future expansion to other Google phones •
Your iPhone Wallet or Samsung Pass app content may var y as the apps are updated The actual steps for Digital Key 2 Touch setup, usage and sharing may change •
During the Digital Key saving process, the process will cancel when: -The smar t phone is removed from the in-vehicle authentication pad -Changing the infotainment system screen -The vehicle is powered off or the gear is shifted -There is no smar t key (saving process will not begin)
•Currently compatible devices: -For Apple iPhone (Ensure the device has the latest version of iOS):
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iPhone XS or later
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iPhone 11 Pro or later (for passive entr y or remote features on compatible cars)
- F o r Apple Watch (Ensure the device has the latest version of watchOS):
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Apple Watch Series 5 or later
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Apple Watch Series 6 or later (for passive entr y or remote features on compatible cars)
- F o r Samsung Phones: Ensure the device has the latest version of Android OS and latest application version of Samsung Pass)
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Galaxy S20 or later
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Galaxy Note2 5G or later
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Galaxy Z Flip 5G (not yet released) or later
-Galaxy Fold 2 or later
12V 180WUSB
11:00 AM Wed. Jun . 29
Vehicle Settings
Seat
Lights
Door
Digital Key
Convenience Smartphone Key
Card Key
Digital Key Information >
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Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY F E AT U R E S
BC
Door handle authentication pad
NFC antenna (backside of smar tphone)Antenna position differs depending on models

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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:

Auto Open: Slide switch E backward to the farthest position and release

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

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:

Sunshade needs to remain OPEN while Sunroof is open
•When closing, be mindful of any objects or persons

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
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Sunroof Video
QR CODE
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