airbag KIA NIRO 2023 Features and Functions Guide
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2*IF EQUIPPEDNIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID  FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
VIDEOS & QR CODES         Inside Front Cover
INSTRUMENT CLUSTERInstrument Cluster Overview                      03Indicators & Warning Lights                       04Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)          05Hybrid / Plug-In Hybrid Indicators at Star tup      06EV But ton / Plug-In Hybrid Modes                06Drive Mode Integrated Control System*           07Green Zone Drive Mode*                         07Fuel Economy / Tips for Economical Driving       08
VEHICLE SETTINGSTrip Modes / Trip Computer                       09Instrument Cluster LCD Modes                   09User Set tings - Instrument Cluster                 10Vehicle Set tings* - Infotainment System             11Service Interval Mode                             12
HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEMPlug-In Hybrid Display* - Infotainment System      13Instrument Cluster - Energy Flow                  14Emergency Star ting* (Hybrid only)                 15Charging the Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle               16Charging Connector Auto/Lock Mode              18Scheduled Charging* (Plug-In Hybrid only)         18Regenerative Braking with Paddle Switches*             19
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)          20Lane Keeping Assist (LK A)*                        21Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)*               22Blind-spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)        23Driver At tention Warning (DAW)*                   24Leading Vehicle Depar ture Aler t (LVDA)*           25Cruise Control                                    25Navigation-based Smar t Cruise Control (NSCC)*    26Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISL A)*               28Lane Following Assist (LFA)*                       29
ADAS CONTINUEDHighway Driving Assist (HDA)*                     29Rear View Monitor (RVM)                          30Safe Exit Warning (SEW)                           30Forward/Reverse Parking Distance   Warning (PDW)*                                 31Rear Cross-traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA)                                   32
DRIVER’S PANELInstrument Cluster Control                                              33Electronic Stability Control (ESC)                   33Hill-Star t Assist Control (HAC)                                        33Reverse Parking Aid Function*                     34Engine Star t/Stop But ton                          34Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock  35Manual Folding Mirrors*                           35Automatic Door Lock/Unlock                      35Power/Heated Outside Mirrors                     35Power Folding Outside Mirrors*                    35
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLSHeadlights & High Beams                          36High Beam Assist (HBA)                          36Turn Signals & Fog Lights*                         37Heated Steering Wheel But ton*                    38Windshield/Rear Wipers & Washers               38Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel                   39
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMBluetooth® Wireless Technology                    40 Audio Controls                                    41Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® S et up*            42Standard Audio System - Value*                    43Kia Connect Activation* / Kia Connect Assistance* 44Kia Access App Download                        45Kia Access App Features Guide                   45Kia Connect with Navigation*                     46
CENTER PANELDigital Clock (Infotainment System)                47Multimedia USB Por t, Charger Por ts / AC Inver ter* 47Wireless Smar tphone Charging System*           48Automatic Climate Control                        49Automatic Gear Shift with Spor tmatic® Shifting*    50Dual Clutch Transmission                         50Rotary Dial Shifter* (Plug-In Hybrids only)          51Paddle Shifters*                                   51Auto Hold / Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)         52Seat Warmers* / Ventilated Seats*                 53
SEATINGDriver Position Memory System*                   54Front Seat Headrest Adjustment                   54Rear Occupant Aler t (ROA) with Door Monitoring   55Power Adjustable Driver ’s Seat*                    566-Way Manual Adjustable Driver ’s Seat*            56Folding Rear Seats                                57
OTHER KEY FEATURESRemote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)*               57Digital Key 2 Touch*                              58Smar t Key / Remote Star t*                        60Map/Room Lamps / Sunroof Operation*            61Hood Release Lever and Latch / Sunvisor          62Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator                   62Fuel Filler Lid                                      62Power Liftgate*                                   63Liftgate Release But ton*                          64Hybrid Bat tery Cooling Duct (Hybrids only)       64Child-Protector Rear Door Locks (Manual)         65Tire Mobility Kit                                  65
SAFETY FEATURESOccupant Detection System (ODS) /Passenger Airbag Off Indicator                   66Seat Belts                                         66
LEGAL DISCLAIMERS         Inside Back Cover
MAINTENANCE CHART            Back Cover 
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4*IF EQUIPPEDNIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID  FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
Indicators & Warning Lights
High Beam Indicator
Light ON Indicator
Front Fog Light Indicator*
Master Warning Indicator
For ward Safet y Warning Indicator*
Lane Safet y Indicator
Electronic Brake Force (EBD) System Warning Indicator(Two separate indicators on Instrument Cluster  lit at same time)
Immobilizer Indicator* 
READY Indicator
EVEV Mode Indicator
ECO Indicator
SPORT Mode Indicator
Hybrid System Warning Indicator
 
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Indicator
Charging System Warning Indicator
Seat Belt Warning Indicator
Malfunction Indicator
Low Tire Pressure Light / Tire Pressure Monitoring  System (TPMS) Malfunction IndicatorElectronic Stabilit y Control (ESC) Indicator / ESC Malfunction Indicator
 
Electronic Stabilit y Control (ESC) OFF Indicator
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Indicator
Motor Driven Power Steering(MDPS) Warning Indicator
Airbag Warning Indicator
Parking Brake Indicator
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Warning Indicator
Low Fuel Level Warning Indicator
Cruise Indicator*
Trunk Open Warning Indicator
Door Ajar Warning Indicator
(red color) 
(yellow color)
Regenerative Brake Warning Indicator (Two separate  indicators on Instrument Cluster lit at same time)
❄Icy Road Warning Indicator
LED Headlamp Warning Indicator*
Charging Cable Connection Indicator (Plug-In Hybrid)*
Exhaust System (GPF) Warning Indicator (Gasoline Engine)
Green Zone Drive Mode Indicator
Your vehicle’s instrument cluster & indicator light locations may differ from those in the illustrations  For more information on the instrument cluster, the LCD Warning Messages and the function of all indicator and warning lights, please refer to section 5 of the Owner ’s Manual   
This illustration is for demonstration purposes only  Some indicators and warning lights may not appear in illustration  On the vehicle, they may appear in the LCD 
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AUTO
HOLD
MPH
EPB
HEV
ABS EPB
CHARGE
 
POWER
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H
(LCD Type B Cluster)
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
INSTRUMENTCLUSTER    
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66†LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER   |   *IF EQUIPPEDNIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID  FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDESAFETYF E AT U R E S
SAFETY FEATURES
The Seat Belt warning chime operates for driver ’s seat only 
QUICK TIP
Seat Belts†12  
To properly fasten your safety belts:
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Insert the belt tongue plate A into the  buckle B until it clicks
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Position the lap portion of the belt  across your lap as LOW ON THE HIPS as possible C  Adjust the belt to a SNUG FIT  by pulling up on the shoulder portion D
Seat belt retractor locks:
 
Retractor locks allow lap/shoulder seat belts  to remain unlocked during normal vehicle  operation for freedom of movement and increased comfort  
During a STRONG STOP, SUDDEN TURN OR CERTAIN COLLISIONS, seat belt retractors will automatically lock the belts to reduce the risk of injury 
PRESS
Occupant Detection System (ODS)†9 /  
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator † 9 ,12
ODS is designed to detect the presence and position of the front passenger and adjusts or turns off passenger airbag deployment accordingly 
Depending on the situation and type of accident, the  system may:
 •Deploy airbag (Adult) 
 •Not deploy the airbag (Unoccupied)
If the system determines that the airbag should not be deployed, the “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” light will illuminate  
REMINDER: For maximum protection, always wear your Seat Belt 
REMINDERS: 
 • 
Do not allow an adult passenger to ride in the front seat when the Passenger Airbag Indicator is illuminated OFF because the airbag will not deploy in the event of a crash  The driver must instruct the passenger to reposition her/himself in the seat or move to another seat in the vehicle
 • 
For more information on the Occupant Detection System/ Passenger Airbag Off Indicator, please refer to the Owner ’s Manual
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information  
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information 
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