fuel cap 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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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)
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
INSTRUMENTCLUSTERQR CODES
E F
75°F
1 2 .10 10 20 30
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AUTO
HOLD
MPH
EPB
HEV
READY
ABS EPB
CHARGEPOWER
L
H
ECO
E F
75°F
1 2 .10 10 20 30
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AUTO
HOLD
MPH
EPB
HEV
READY
ABS EPB
CHARGEPOWER
L
H
ECO
B
A
CD
ENGINESTARTSTOP
AUTO
HOLD
EV
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P
D
E
F
75°F
1 2 .10 10 20 30
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AUTO
HOLD
MPH
EPB
HEV
READY
ABS EPB
CHARGEPOWER
L
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ECO
E
F          
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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: 
 • 
The Fuel Filler Door Release but ton is located on the left side of the Steering Wheel on the lower but ton panel
 • 
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: 
 • 
Sunvisor may not shield all direct light
 • 
Do not operate the vehicle if Sunvisor is impairing your visibilit y
 • 
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 
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(up to 64,000 miles)AMAINTENANCE INTERVALS (MILES)
MAINTENANCE ITEMS8,00016,00024,00032,00040,00048,00056,00064,000
Add fuel additiveCPPPPPPPP
Rotate tiresPPPPPPPP
Engine oil and filter (Full Synthetic Oil)RRRRRRRR
Climate control air filterIRIRIRIR
Steering gear rack, linkage & bootsIIIIIIII
Suspension ball jointsIIIIIIII
Air conditioner refrigerant / compressorIIIIIIII
Exhaust systemIIIIIIII
Air cleaner filter (engine)IIRIIRII
Hybrid Star ter & Generator (HSG) beltDIIIIIIIR
Brake fluidIIIIIRII
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsIIIIIIII
Brake discs and padsIIIIIIII
Engine clutch actuator hose and lineIIIIIIII
Bat ter y Condition (Plug-In Hybrid)IIIIIII
Cooling SystemIIIIIIII
Drive shafts and bootsIIII
Fuel tank air filterEIIII
Fuel tank and fuel capIIII
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connectionsIIII
Engine clutch actuator fluidRR
A .   See the Owner ’s Manual for complete maintenance schedule.B.  And, if necessar y, adjust, correct, clean or replace.C .    If TOP TIER detergent gasoline is not available, one bot tle of additive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.D.   Inspect HSG belt for evidence of cuts, cracks, excessive wear or oil saturation and replace if necessar y.
E.   Both the fuel filter & fuel tank air filter are generally considered to be maintenance free, depending on fuel qualit y being used. However, periodic inspection is recommended. If your vehicle is having issues like fuel flow restriction, power surging, loss of power, difficult y star ting, etc., replace the fuel filter immediately and consult an authorized Kia dealer for ser vice.
NIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID  NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Check your Maintenance Schedule or schedule an appointment with a dealer using your Kia Connect account by logging into Kia Connect App or your account on  ht tps://owners.Kia.com  (See  page 44 for setup information)
QUICK TIP
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Consumer - Roadside Assistance†10: 1-800-333-4KIA (4542)
Part Number: SG230-PS-004 
‡ If equipped    †  LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER
Refer to the inside front cover for  more information on QR codes.www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
Full Synthetic Oil Video
QR CODES
P=Per form     R=Replace     I=InspectB
See your Owner ’s Manual for more details and complete maintenance information, including severe maintenance schedule. Warrant y may be voided if maintenance schedule is not followed.