clock 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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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
BAC
C 
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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  
62NIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID  FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE†LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER   |   *IF EQUIPPED
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
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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  
QUICK TIP
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
2    
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
4    
Remove cap by turning  
counterclockwise 
C
AB