cruise control KIA NIRO 2023 Features and Functions Guide
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As you get to know your new Kia, you can explore this booklet to better 
understand how to operate its many features and systems. You can find the 
complete Table of Contents on the next two pages, but first, be sure to review 
the following to better understand some of your Kia’s most used features:
1  Smart Key / Remote Start*                                                       60
2  Front Seat Headrest Adjustment / Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat* 54, 56
3  Seat Warmers*                                                                     53
4  Folding Rear Seats                                                                57
5  Windshield Wipers & Washers                                                   38
6  Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC)*                             26
7  Normal Maintenance Schedule                                      Back Cover
8  User Settings* – Instrument Cluster                                            10
9  Vehicle Settings* - Infotainment System                                        11
10  Bluetooth® Wireless Technology                                            40-41
11  Kia Connect Activation* / Kia Connect Assistance*                           44
12  Standard Audio System - Value*                                                43
13  Kia Connect with Navigation*                                                   46
14  Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® Setup                                         42
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS   *IF EQUIPPED
GETTING STARTED
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Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe personal injur y or death  The driver ’s primar y responsibilit y is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle  Handheld devices, other equipment or vehicle systems which take the driver ’s eyes, at tention and focus away from the safe operation of a vehicle or that are not permissible by law, should never be used during operation of the vehicle  
www kia  com
Consumer Affairs –  Roadside Assistance†1 0: 1-800-333-4KIA (800-333-4542)
Refer to the inside front cover for  more information on QR codes  www youtube  com/KiaFeatureVideos
Getting Started With Your New Kia Video
Your New Kia Important Care Tips Video
Vehicle Cameras  Important Tips Video
Always check the Owner ’s Manual for complete  operating information and safet y warnings  
QR CODES 
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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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HOLD
MPH
EPB
HEV
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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11*IF EQUIPPEDALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS  
Vehicle Settings* - Infotainment System
To enter the Vehicle Settings mode in the Infotainment System A, press the SETUP key or the SETUP button on the screen   Then press VEHICLE , which will take you to Vehicle Settings   Use the touchscreen to navigate through the menus  
Driver Assistance:  •Driving Convenience  •Speed Limit •Warning Timing  •Warning Volume  •Driver Attention Warning  •Forward Safety  •Lane Safety  •Blind-spot Safety •Parking Safety 
Climate*: •Recirculate Air* •Automatic Ventilation* •Defog/Defrost Options* •Climate Features*
Lights*: •Ambient Light* •One Touch Turn Signal* •Headlight Display* •High Beam Assist*
Door*: •Auto Lock* •Auto Unlock* •Walk-Away Lock*
 •Two-Press Unlock* •Smart Trunk*
Cluster*: •Service Interval* •Energy Consumption Reset* •Content Selection* •Cluster Voice Guidance Volume* •Welcome Sound* •Theme Selection*
Convenience*: •Rear Occupant Alert* •Welcome Mirror Light* •Wireless Charging System* •Vehicle Auto-Shut Off*
Seat*: •Seat Position Change Alert* •Smart Posture Care* •Heated/Ventilated Features* •Seat Easy Access* •Rear Seat Heating Control*
Reset:  •Reset Vehicle Settings to Factory Defaults
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
Vehicle & User Settings Video
Vehicle Settings - Infotainment System Video
Driver
Assistance
Drive  Mode
ECO  Vehicle
Active Sound
Design
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V ehicle Settings
Driving
ConvenienceForward SafetySpeed Limit
Lane Safety
Blind-Spot SafetyParking  Safety
Driver Attention WarningSmart Cruise Control
            
QR CODES
VEHICLE SETTINGS
VEHICLESETTINGS
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19*IF EQUIPPEDALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS  
HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM
HYBRID/PLUG-IN
 
HYBRID
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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