battery KIA NIRO 2023 Features and Functions Guide
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3 *IF EQUIPPEDALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS
A Tachometer/Power gauge
B Speedometer
C Hybrid battery SOC gauge
D Odometer
E Distance to empty
F Transmission shift indicator
G Outside temperature gauge
H Warning and indicator lights
I Plug-in hybrid mode indicator
J Fuel gauge
Arrow direction indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is located
Instrument Cluster Overview
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 Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Plug-In Hybrid Instrument Cluster Overview Video
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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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14*IF EQUIPPEDNIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
Plug-In Hybrid displays shown The images shown are for illustration purposes only Not all available displays are shown Screens may var y
For more information about energy flow, refer to sections 1 and 5 of the Owner ’s Manual
The instrument cluster LCD screen displays plug-in hybrid system modes to inform the driver of its status To change modes, go to User Settings in the Instrument Cluster LCD menu
EV Propulsion - The electric motor is moving the vehicle Engine-Only Propulsion - The engine is moving your vehicle
Power Assist - Both the electric motor AND the engine are moving the vehicle Engine Generation - While the vehicle is stopped, the engine is charging the hybrid battery
Instrument Cluster - Energy Flow
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Plug-In Hybrid Instrument Cluster Overview Video
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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 star ting, idle or drive the vehicle for more than 30 minutes to help charge the 12V bat ter y
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If the vehicle does not star t immediately after pressing the 12V Bat ter y Reset but ton A, then the power of the 12V bat ter y is automatically disconnected to save any additional discharge
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Repeated use of the 12V Bat ter y Reset but ton may cause over discharge which will prevent the vehicle from star ting
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
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
REMINDER: Jump-star ting your vehicle can be dangerous if done incorrectly Follow the above jump-star ting 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 fur ther detailed instructions for jump-star ting your vehicle If in doubt, we strongly recommend that you have a competent technician or towing ser vice jump-star t your vehicle
For more information on Emergency Star ting, please refer to section 7 of the Owner ’s Manual
(Located in Driver's Panel to the left of Steering Wheel)
(Niro engine compar tment shown)
Emergency Starting* (Hybrid only)
HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM
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HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM
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Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Plug-In Hybrid Paddle Switches / Paddle Shifters Video
QR CODE
Each of the different Drive Modes allows the regenerative braking level to be set at the driver ’s preference
QUICK TIP
Regenerative Braking with Paddle Switches*
The regenerative braking system charges the battery when coasting or when you use the brakes to stop the vehicle When the Drive Mode is in ECO mode, use the paddle switches to adjust the regenerative braking level from 1 to 3, MA X and AUTO The level will be displayed on the instrument cluster A
•Pull the left paddle switch B to increase regenerative braking and deceleration Pull and hold to reach the MA X level
•Pull the right paddle switch C to decrease regenerative braking and deceleration Pull and hold to reach Smart Regeneration System (AUTO)
The paddle shifters do not operate when:
•Both paddle switches are pulled at the same time
•The vehicle is decelerating by depressing the brake pedal
•Smart Cruise Control (SCC) is active
•When the SOC gauge shows a high level
•If there is a restriction by the vehicle system
•When the drive mode is switched from sport to ECO
Smart Regeneration System*
Smart Regeneration automatically adjusts the regenerative braking level based on a vehicle being detected in front, and road conditions
To activate Smart Regeneration, pull and hold the right paddle switch or go to Vehicle Settings* on the Infotainment System Press the SETUP button or SETUP on the screen, VEHICLE and ECO VEHICLE Then SMART REGENER ATION
AUTO D will be displayed on the instrument cluster above the Regenerative Braking indicator
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