wipers 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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38*IF EQUIPPEDNIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID  FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
If ignition is cycled, the Heated Steering Wheel turns OFF  Press but ton again to turn ON 
QUICK TIP
 •Pressing lever up increases Intermit tent wipe frequency and wipe speed   Pressing lever down decreases frequency of wipes
 •Set the wiper to OFF position when the wiper is not in use
 •LO and HI sets wiper speed  No intermit tent wipe function on Rear Wipers
QUICK TIPS
(Located beside gear shift dial) 
Heated Steering Wheel Button*
REMINDER: If the steering wheel becomes too warm, turn the system off  The heated steering wheel may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time  
Windshield/Rear Wipers & Washers
To operate Rear Wiper & Washer:
 •Rotate Rear Wiper switch to change Wiper modes
 •Push to spray and wipe
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 the inside front cover for  more information on QR codes www youtube  com/KiaFeatureVideos
Wipers and Wipers Stalk Video
QR CODE
Press button A to turn ON/OFF steering wheel heater while the ignition or Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position   
Steering wheel heater will turn off automatically in 30 minutes, or when button is pressed again to deactivate   Steering wheel heater will turn ON or OFF automatically depending on the steering wheel temperature 
To operate Windshield Wipers and Washers:
 •Move lever Up/Down to change Wiper modes 
 •Press switch B Up/Down to adjust Intermittent Wipe Speed
 •Pull lever to spray and wipe
Rain Sensing (Auto Control Wipe): 
The rain sensor located on the upper end of the windshield glass senses the amount of rainfall and controls the wiping cycle for the interval selected  The more it rains, the faster the wiper operates   When the rain stops, the wiper stops  
To vary the speed setting, press the Wiper Switch C up/down 
If the wiper lever is set in AUTO mode when the Power button is ON, the wiper will operate once to per form a self-check of the system 
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WINDSHIELD MIST: Single wipeOFF: Wiper offINT/AUTO:  Auto control wipe  (rain sensing)LO: Slow wipeHI: Fast wipe
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