high beam 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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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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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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10*IF EQUIPPEDNIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID  FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
To enter the User Settings mode in the LCD Instrument Cluster Modes, ensure that the vehicle is at a standstill, put the shift lever in Park, and place the Engine Start/Stop button or Key in the ON position  Then press the Mode button A and select User Settings  
You can navigate the selections on the display by pressing the OK button B up/down and then select the item by pressing the OK button B again 
Driving Assistance*: •Driving Convenience •Speed Limit* •Warning Timing  •Warning Volume •Driver Attention Warning (DAW) •Forward Safety •Lane Safety  •Blind-spot Safety  •Parking Safety*
ECO Vehicle: •Green Zone EV Drive* •Coasting Guidance* •Start Coasting* •Locking Charging Cable •Charge Guidance Sound
Cluster: •Theme Selection •Wiper/Lights Display •Traffic Signs •Icy Road Warning •Cluster Voice Guidance Volume •Welcome Sound
Lights:  •Illumination •One-Touch Turn Signal  •Ambient Light Brightness  •Ambient Light Color  •Headlamp Delay  •High Beam Assist
Door:  •Automatically Lock/Unlock •Two-press Unlock •Horn Feedback •Power Liftgate •Power Liftgate Opening  Speed/Height •Smart Liftgate •Remote Window Control*
Convenience:  •Seat Easy Access* •Rear Occupant Alert •Service Interval •Welcome Mirror/Light* •Wireless Charging System •Auto Rear Wiper
Units: •Speedometer Unit* •Fuel Economy Unit* •Temperature Unit* •Tire Pressure Unit*
Language •Language: Set the language
Reset •Choosing reset will restore defaults  for all User Settings menusRefer to Section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information  
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided  Do not at tempt to change vehicle system set tings while driving  
Refer to the inside front cover for  more information on QR codes  www youtube  com/KiaFeatureVideos
Vehicle & User Settings Video
Ambient, Mood & Theme Lighting Video
User Settings* - Instrument Cluster
(But tons located on Steering Wheel – Type B)
B
A
QR CODES
VEHICLE SETTINGS
VEHICLESETTINGS 
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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
1 0: 51AM          Tue, Oct. 26
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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36*IF EQUIPPEDNIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID  FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
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: 
 • 
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