brake light 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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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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75°F
1 2 .10 10 20 30
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AUTO
HOLD
MPH
EPB
HEV
ABS EPB
CHARGE
 
POWER
L
H
(LCD Type B Cluster)
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
INSTRUMENTCLUSTER    
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17*IF EQUIPPEDALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS  
Refer to the inside front cover for  more information on QR codes www youtube  com/KiaFeatureVideos
Plug-In Hybrid Charging Video
QR CODE
REMINDER: For more detail and/or subsequent steps in charging your vehicle, please see section 1 in the Owner ’s Manual  
Charging the Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle (Continued)
To charge the Plug-In Hybrid vehicle using a normal/trickle charger:
1  Connect the ICCB A plug to an electrical outlet
2   Check if the power light (green) B on the ICCB turns on
3   Press the brake pedal and engage the parking brake
4   Turn off all switches, put the shift lever in P (Park), and turn off  the vehicle
5  Open the charging door E by pressing the charging door  (Ensure doors are unlocked)
6   Remove any dust or water on the charging connector and 
charging inlet F
7   Hold the charging connector handle G and connect it to the vehicle’s charging inlet F by pushing the connector until you hear a clicking sound
8   Charging begins automatically (Ensure the charge indicator light  is illuminated on your instrument cluster, indicating the vehicle is charging)
Checking the Charging Status
The charging status can be checked by viewing the charging status indicator on the dash panel   The lights will progressively become lit as the vehicle approaches a full charge  
After charging has started, the light turns green and the estimated charging time is displayed on the Instrument Cluster LCD H for about 1 minute  It is also displayed when the driver ’s door is opened with charging in progress   When fully charged, the light turns off  
HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM
HYBRID/PLUG-IN
 
HYBRID
(Message on Cluster Display)
Remaining Time
2 h 35 m
kW
10%
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F
B
A  
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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: 
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The dimmer does not change brightness when lights are turned off
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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: 
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HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the  N (Neutral) position
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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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To operate:
 •Rotate lever to change the Headlight function
 •Push lever to turn High Beams ON
 •Pull lever to flash Headlights/High Beams
AUTO Light position – When the light switch is in the AUTO Light  position, the tail lights and headlights will turn ON/OFF automatically depending on the amount of light outside the vehicle 
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) – DRL may help others to see the front  of your vehicle during the day  The lights will be on automatically when  the ignition or Engine Start/Stop button* is ON and the headlight switch  is in the AUTO position, unless one of the following occurs:
 •Headlights are on 
 •Parking brake is applied
 •Fog lights are on
 •Engine is turned off
REMINDERS: 
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High Beam Assist does not operate below cer tain speeds, or in some lighting and driving conditions  Please be aware of your surroundings and exercise proper road etiquet te when operating a vehicle while using the high beams
 •HBA will operate when vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph
 • 
If the lever is pushed away from you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off and the high beams will be on continuously   If the lever is pulled toward you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off
 • 
If the light switch is switched to the headlight position, HBA will turn off and low beams will be on continuously
REMINDERS: 
 •DRL only operates during the day time 
 • 
The DRL system turns off when the headlights are ON, parking brake is applied  or the front fog lights are turned on
Headlights & High BeamsHigh Beam Assist (HBA)
High Beam Assist is designed to automatically adjust the headlight range by switching between high and low beams based on light detected from oncoming vehicles and road conditions 
When switch is in the AUTO position and the vehicle’s ignition or the Engine Start/Stop button* is on, the High Beam Assist will operate  To turn HBA off, change the switch setting  Refer to the inside front cover for  more information on QR codes  www youtube  com/KiaFeatureVideos
High Beam Assist (HBA) Video
QR CODE
OFFAUTO
AUTO
OFFAUTO
AUTOHeadlight position ON
Parking light position
AUTO*Auto Light Position / Day time  Running Lights / High Beam Assist
OFFHeadlight OFF position
PUSH
PULL
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
STEERING 
 
WHEEL CONTROLS 
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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
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A slight time lag may be experienced at takeoff from standstill during aggressive acceleration maneuvers
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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  
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Refer to the inside front cover for  more information on QR codes www youtube  com/KiaFeatureVideos
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
QR CODES   
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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
EV
R N
P D
(Located on Center Panel)
REMINDERS: 
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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: 
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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 
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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  
Refer to the inside front cover for  more information on QR codes  www youtube  com/KiaFeatureVideos
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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A