rear view mirror 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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ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
ADAS
Blind-spot Collision Warning (BCW)*†3
BCW uses rear corner radar sensors in the rear bumper to monitor and warn the driver in certain situations if it detects an approaching vehicle in the driver ’s blind spot area, before changing lanes and before exiting a parallel parking space  BCW provides Collision Warning when it detects a potential collision with a vehicle, emitting an audible warning and visual alert on the outside rearview mirrors   On select Kia models, when exiting a parallel parking space and BCW detects that the collision risk has increased, BCW can help avoid a collision by applying the brakes 
Vehicle detection: When another vehicle is detected within BCW warning boundary A, an indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors B  
Collision warning: When vehicle detection warning is on and the driver activates a turn signal, a flashing indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors and the system will sound a warning  
Collision-Avoidance Assist*: On select Kia models, when collision warning has already occurred, and the collision risk has increased, BCW can help avoid a collision by applying the brakes  Your vehicle needs to be traveling less than 2 mph, and the approaching vehicle is traveling less than 3 mph  
BCW Settings: 
 •BCW can be turned on/off by going to the User Settings* in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Settings* in the Infotainment System
 •Only adjust settings when the vehicle is at a standstill, gear shift is in Park and the ignition is on  or the Engine Start/Stop button* in the on position
 •To access User settings*  in the Instrument Cluster - Press the Mode button  C on the  Steering Wheel to toggle to User Settings   Press the OK D up/down to toggle to Driver Assistance, Driving Safety, then Blind-Spot Safety 
 •To access Vehicle settings* in the Infotainment System – Press the SETUP key or the onscreen SETUP button  Press VEHICLE to enter Vehicle Settings   Select Driver Assistance, Driving Safety,  then Blind-spot Safety
REMINDERS: 
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When BCA is ON and the ignition is cycled, BCW returns to its previous state
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If the turn signal is turned on to make a left turn at an intersection, BCW may warn the driver regardless of driver ’s intentions   Maintain a proper distance from oncoming vehicles
Refer to the inside front cover for  more information on QR codes www youtube  com/KiaFeatureVideos
Blind-Spot Collision Warning Video
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 •The Warning Volume can be adjusted in the User Set tings  in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Set tings* on the Infotainment System   Go to Driver Assistance, Warning Method,  then Warning Volume
 •BCW will activate when: -BCW is turned on - 
Other vehicles are detected on the rear sides of the vehicle -Collsion Warning: Vehicle speed is above approximately 12 mph and the speed of the vehicle in the blind spot is above 7 mph
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When engaged, BCW is a supplemental system   Do not solely rely on this system and always pay at tention to the road and its conditions 
The images on this page are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation 
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information  (But tons are located left of the Steering Wheel)
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ADAS
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
Blind-spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)*†3
BCA uses rear corner radar sensors in the rear bumper to monitor and warn the driver in certain situations if it detects an approaching vehicle in the driver ’s blind spot area, before changing lanes and before exiting a parallel parking space  Initially, BCA provides Collision Warning when it detects a potential collision with a vehicle, emitting an audible warning and visual alert on the outside rearview mirrors   If the system detects that the collision risk has increased, BCA can help avoid a collision by applying the brakes  
Vehicle detection: When another vehicle is detected within BCW warning boundary A, an indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors B  
Collision warning: When vehicle detection warning is on and the driver activates a turn signal, a flashing indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors and the system will sound a warning  
Collision-Avoidance Assist: When collision warning has already occurred, and the collision risk has increased, BCA can help avoid a collision by applying the brakes 
BCA Settings: 
 •BCA can be turned on/off by going to the User Settings* in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Settings* in the Infotainment System
 •Only adjust settings when the vehicle is at a standstill, gear shift is in Park and the ignition is on  or the Engine Start/Stop button* in the on position
 •To access User settings*  in the Instrument Cluster - Press the Mode button  C on the  Steering Wheel to toggle to User Settings   Press the OK D up/down to toggle to Driver Assistance, Driving Safety, then Blind-Spot Safety 
 •To access Vehicle settings* in the Infotainment System – Press the SETUP key or the onscreen SETUP button  Press VEHICLE to enter Vehicle Settings   Select Driver Assistance, Driving Safety, then Blind-spot Safety
REMINDERS: 
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BCA will not issue a warning if the vehicle speed is 6 mph or more above the surrounding vehicles
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When BCA is ON and the ignition is cycled, BCA returns to its previous state
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If the turn signal is turned on to make a left turn at an intersection, BCA may warn the driver regardless of driver ’s intentions  Maintain a proper distance from oncoming vehicles
Refer to the inside front cover for  more information on QR codes  www youtube  com/KiaFeatureVideos
Blind-spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)Video
QR CODE
 •The Warning Volume can be adjusted in the User Set tings  in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Set tings* on the Infotainment System   Go to Driver Assistance, Warning Method,  then Warning Volume
 •BCA will activate when: -BCA is turned on - 
Other vehicles are detected on the rear sides of the vehicle -Vehicle speed is above approximately 12 mph and the speed of the vehicle in the blind spot is above 7 mph
QUICK TIPS
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When engaged, BCA is a supplemental system  Do not solely rely on this system and always pay at tention to the road and its conditions 
The images on this page are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation 
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information  (But tons are located left of the Steering Wheel)
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Rear Cross-traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)†3
REMINDERS: 
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When vehicle power is cycled, RCCA will remain in the previous state
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When a vehicle is approaching within the sensing range, and traveling faster than 3 mph, the RCCA system will show a warning
When engaged, RCCA is a supplemental system  Do not solely rely on this system and always pay at tention to the road and its conditions 
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information  
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Rear Cross-traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) Video
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The Warning Volume can be adjusted in the User Set tings  in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Set tings on the Infotainment System   Go to Driver Assistance, Warning Method, then Warning Volume  
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ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
ADAS
Rear Cross-traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) is designed to warn the driver under certain conditions  It may temporarily apply braking if it detects cross traffic approaching the vehicle when the vehicle is in reverse   
When the rear-corner radar sensors detect approaching vehicles from the rear left or rear right side of the vehicle A, RCCA will sound a warning, the warning indicators on the outside rearview mirror will illuminate and a message will appear on the Instrument Cluster LCD B and the Infotainment System  If RCCA detects that the collision risk has increased, RCCA automatically applies the brakes to reduce your speed, potentially helping to minimize the effects of a  possible collision 
RCCA is designed to operate under the following conditions:
 •When the gear shift is in Reverse
 •When the vehicle is moving slower than 6 mph
RCCA Settings:
 •RCCA can be turned on/off by going to the User Settings*  in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Settings* in the Infotainment System
 •Only adjust settings when the vehicle is at a standstill, gear shift is in Park and the ignition is on or the Engine Start/Stop button* in the on position
 •To access User settings*  in the Instrument Cluster - Press the Mode button  C on the Steering Wheel to toggle to User Settings   Press the OK D up/down to toggle to Driver Assistance, then Parking Safety   Select Rear Cross-traffic Safety and press the OK button D
 •To access Vehicle settings* in the Infotainment System – Press the SETUP key or the onscreen SETUP button  Press VEHICLE to enter Vehicle Settings   Select Driver Assistance, then Parking Safety and select Rear Cross-traffic Safety     
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 •To use electrical accessories:
ACC position
 -When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP but ton once
ON position
 -When already in the ACC position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP but ton again
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When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP but ton t wice
 -Keeping the vehicle in ACC or ON position without turning the engine on may discharge the vehicle’s battery 
QUICK TIPS
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information  
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  U I F  P V U T J E F  S F B S W J F X  N J S S P S T A will rotate downward to aid in reverse parking  
To turn ON the Reverse Parking Aid Function, move switch to either the L or R mirror buttons B  Both mirrors will move 
To turn OFF, move switch to center  
The outside rearview mirrors will automatically return to their original positions when:
 •The Engine Start/Stop button is in the OFF position
 •The gear shift lever is moved to any position except  
R (Reverse)
Reverse Parking Aid Function*Engine Start/Stop Button†6
(But tons panel located on Driver's Door )
REMINDERS: When the outside rear view mirror but tons are not depressed, the Reverse Parking Aid Function will not operate and the outside rear view mirrors will not rotate downward  
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information 
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In an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the engine off and to the ACC position by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP but ton for more than 2 seconds or 3 times successively within 3 seconds
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If the Smar t Key bat ter y is weak or not working properly, hold the Smar t Key fob up to the ENGINE START/STOP but ton (Lock but ton side closest) and press the but ton to star t the engine
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With the engine off, hydraulic power assist for steering and braking will be disabled and the vehicle will be more dif ficult to control
To start the engine: 
 •Depress the brake pedal
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Press the ENGINE START/STOP  button while gear shift is in P (Park) 
 •To turn the vehicle OFF, press the  
ENGINE START/STOP button 
To use the ENGINE START/STOP button, you must  
have the Smart Key fob on your person  
Refer to the inside front cover for  more information on QR codes www youtube  com/KiaFeatureVideos
Start/Stop Button Video
Kia Smart & Folding Key Fobs Video
QR CODES
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To automatically fold mirrors when exiting vehicle, press the LOCK but ton once on the Smar t Key 
QUICK TIP
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock
Auto Door Lock/Unlock will engage when the gear shift is moved into or out of the P (Park) position  Refer to the User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes on how to turn Auto Door Lock/Unlock ON/OFF   
Power/Heated Outside Mirrors
Mirror heaters automatically turn ON/OFF at the same time the Rear Window Defroster is turned ON/OFF  Rear Window Defroster button*  is located on the climate control system panel  
A  Pull/Press to operate Driver ’s and Front Passenger ’s Windows Auto-Up/Down*
B Press to Unlock/Lock All Doors
C  Press to disable Rear  Passenger Windows
REMINDERS: 
 • When pressed  C, controls for the Rear  Passenger Windows are disabled
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When closing, be mindful of any  objects or persons
REMINDER: To lock position of mirrors, toggle switch to the neutral (center) position  
Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock
To fold the mirrors in manually, pull the mirror towards the window 
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information 
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information 
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information  
Move the switch D to the left or right to select mirrors  Then press  arrows E to adjust mirror position 
To both fold and unfold the outside rearview mirrors, press the  folding mirror button F as pictured 
Power Folding Outside Mirrors*
Manual Folding Mirrors*
DRIVER’S PANEL
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Press the but ton again to stop Auto Up/Down function  
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If needed, pull the mirror firmly until it folds 
QUICK TIP
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