ignition KIA NIRO PHEV 2018 Features and Functions Guide

NIRO PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE42*IF EQUIPPED
High Voltage Battery Air Intake
The Hybrid Battery Air Intake, located on the side
underneath the left rear seat, is used to cool down
the hybrid battery . For safety reasons, this vent
should never be blocked . Doing so may cause the
battery to overheat .
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)*
The DAW displays the possible condition of the driver’s fatigue level and inattentive driving
practices .
The DAW is set to OFF by default . To turn the DAW ON, turn the ignition on and then select
User Settings in the LCD Display on the Instrument Cluster . Then go to Driving Assist and
select Driver Attention Warning . Set the DAW to Normal or Early .
Driver Attention Warning (DAW) modes:
Off: The DAW is deactivated A
Normal: The DAW alerts the driver of his/her fatigue level or inattentive driving practices .
Early: The DAW alerts the driver of his/her fatigue level or inattentive driving practices faster
than Normal mode .
If the DAW is activated, the DAW information will appear on the LCD Display B when you
select the ASSIST mode .
A message, “Consider taking a break,” appears on the LCD display and a warning sounds to
suggest the driver to take a break when the driver’s attention level is below 1 C .
Clean the air intake for the hybrid battery regularly with a dry cloth
QUICK TIP
PRECAUTION: Never clean the battery vent with a WET cloth or spill liquid over the air intake . This could cause an electric shock, which could cause serious damage, injury or death .
REMINDERS:
•The set-up of the DAW will be maintained, as selected, when the ignition is cycled
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When activated, the DAW does not display “Consider taking a break” message when the total trip driving time is less than 10 minutes
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The DAW will enter a standby mode if the camera does not detect the lanes and/or the driving speed remains under 40 mph
Attention Alert
System Off
Level Time