lights KIA NIRO PHEV 2018 Features and Functions Guide

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VIDEOS & QR CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02
INSTRUMENT CLUSTERInstrument Cluster Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03Indicators & Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . 05Plug-In Hybrid Indicators at Startup . . . . . . . . . . . 06Plug-In Hybrid Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06LCD Instrument Cluster Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07Trip Modes / Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08User Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09Service Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09Sport /ECO Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEMUVO eco* / UVO eco with Navigation* Display . . . . . . 11Instrument Cluster - Energy Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Charging the Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 14Charging Connector Auto/Lock Mode . . . . . . . . . . 16Scheduled Charging* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
DRIVER’S PANELBlind Spot Collision Warning* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Lane Keeping Assist (LK A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) / Forward Collision Warning (FCW ) . . . . . . . . . . . 18Instrument Panel Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Reverse Parking Aid Function* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Engine Start/Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock . . . 21Automatic Door Lock /Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Power/Heated Outside Mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Power Folding Outside Mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLSHeadlights & High Beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Turn Signals & Fog Lights* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Windshield / Rear Wipers & Washers . . . . . . . . . . . 23Heated Steering Wheel Button* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Bluetooth® Wireless Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Audio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Standard Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Smart Cruise Control (SCC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Tilt/ Telescoping Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
AUDIO SYSTEMSUVO eco / Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® Setup . . . . 29UVO eco* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30UVO eco with Navigation* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
CENTER PANELDigital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32USB Charger* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Aux/USB/iPod® Port & Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . 32AC Inverter* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Wireless Smartphone Charging System* . . . . . . . . . 33Automatic Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting . . . . . 35Dual Clutch Transmission* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats* . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
S E AT I N GDriver Position Memory System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Front Seat Headrest Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376-Way Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat* . . . . . . . . . 37
OTHER KEY FEATURESSmart Key* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Double-Turn Lock /Unlock All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Map/Room Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Sunvisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Hood Release Lever and Latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Fuel Filler Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Parking Distance Warning* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Rear-Camera Display* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Driver Attention Warning (DAW)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42High Voltage Battery Air Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Child-Protector Rear Door Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Tire Mobility Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
SAFETY FEATURESOccupant Detection System (ODS) /Passenger Airbag Off Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Seat Belt Retractor Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . . . 45
LEGAL DISCLAIMERS . . (See Back Inside Cover Page)
ESSENTIAL FEATURES
*IF EQUIPPED NIRO PLUG-IN HYBRID FE ATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
Air Conditioning / Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Audio System - UVO eco / Android Auto™ /
Apple CarPlay® Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Audio System – UVO eco* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Audio System – UVO eco with Navigation* . . . . . . . . .31
Aux/USB/iPod® Port & Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Charging the Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Sport /ECO Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08
Plug-In Hybrid Displays – UVO eco with Navigation* . . . .11
Instrument Cluster / Plug-In Hybrid Displays . . . . . . . .12
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Tire Mobility Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . 05
Windshield Wipers & Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe personal injury and death. The driver’s primary responsibility is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle, and use of any handheld devices, other equipment or vehicle systems which take the driver’s eyes, attention 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.

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3*IF EQUIPPED ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS .
A Hybrid system gauge
B Fuel gauge
C Speedometer
D Warning and indicator lights
E LCD display (including Trip computer)
F Hybrid Battery SOC (State of Charge)
gauge
G Distance to empty220 200
20
20 12 0
1 40
40
10 0
60
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40 160
60 140
80 120
100
E
F
A
G
F
B
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D
D
C
Instrument Cluster Overview
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 the Owner’s Manual.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
(Type A shown)

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NIRO PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE4*IF EQUIPPED
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3052. 4 mpg
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250mi250miOFF
1276538mi 60 °F
km/h
Indicators & Warning Lights
High Beam Indicator
Light ON Indicator
Front Fog Light Indicator*
Master Warning Indicator
FCA /FCW Indicator*
Lane Keeping Assist (LK A) Indicator
Electronic Brake Force (EBD) System Warning Indicator( Two separate indicators on Instrument Cluster lit at same time)
Immobilizer Indicator*
READY Indicator
EVE V Mode Indicator
ECO Indicator
ORT 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 Stability Control (ESC) Indicator / ESC Malfunction Indicator

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Indicator
Electronic Power Steering (EPS) 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)
SETCruise SET Indicator
Icy Road Warning Indicator
LED Headlamp Warning Indicator*
Charging Cable Connection Indicator (Plug-In Hybrid)
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 the Owner’s Manual.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
( Type B Sport shown)

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7*IF EQUIPPED ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS .
Trip Modes / Trip Computer
The Trip Computer is a driver information system that displays information
related to driving . It appears on the display when the Engine Start /Stop
button is in the ON position .
To cycle through the Trip modes, press the Mode button A .
When in the Trip Computer mode , press the Select /Reset (OK ) button
B to cycle through the screens . When displaying ACCUMUL ATED INFO or
DRIVE INFO screens, press and hold the OK button B to reset to zero .
LCD Instrument Cluster Modes*
Press Mode button A to scroll through different LCD Instrument Cluster
Modes .
Trip Computer Mode: Displays driving information for tripmeter,
fuel economy, MPH, energy flow, etc .
Turn-by-Turn Mode*: Displays the state of the navigation
LKA/DAA/SCC* Mode: Displays the state of the Smart Cruise
Control, Lane Keeping Assist and Driver Attention Alert
Audio Mode*: Displays the state of the A / V System
Service/Master Warning/Door Open Modes: Informs on
upcoming service intervals, tire pressure status, warning
messages related to TPMS, BSD malfunction and when any door
is not securely closed .
User Settings Mode: Change settings of the Driving Assist,
Doors, Lights, Sound, Convenience and Service Interval
Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations.
REMINDERS:

Appearance of Trip Computer display may differ as equipped

All stored driving information (except Odometer and Range) is reset if the battery is disconnected
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
ACCUMULATED INFO• Trip Information• Average MPG• Elapsed Time
DRIVE INFO• Trip Information• Average MPG• Elapsed Time
DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER
DRIVING STYLE
ENERGY FLOW
ENGINE TEMPERATURE
Accumulated Info
T rip
Average
Ti mer 247.5
15.7
17:42mi
MPG
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(Buttons located on Steering Wheel – Type A shown)
MODE
RES
CRUISE
CAN CELOKSET
MODE
RES
CRUISE
CAN CELOKSET
MODE
A
B

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9*IF EQUIPPED ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS .
Service Mode
To enter Service mode, press the Mode button A,
scroll to Service Mode and press OK button B .
System will display number of miles remaining until
next service is due, as well as type of service .
When service is required, the
following will be displayed:
Service Required
To reset the Service mode
system, press and hold the
OK button B for more than
1 second .
To turn Service In OFF,
go to User Settings .
Service Interval Setting
To set the service interval
when in User Settings mode:
•Press the OK button B
up/down and scroll to Service Interval .
Press the OK button B to enter
•Press the OK button B up/down and toggle to
ON, then press the OK button B again . Then
press the OK button B to scroll and select the
desired miles or months for your next service
•Press the OK button B again to enter
User Settings
To enter the User Settings mode in the LCD Instrument Cluster Modes,
press the Mode button A when the vehicle is at a standstill and the
Engine Start /Stop button and select User Settings .
You can navigate the selections on the display by pressing the OK
button B up/down, and then selecting the item by pressing the
OK button B again .
Driving Assist*:
•Lane Keeping Assist System*
•Driver Attention Alert (DA A)*
•Smart Cruise Control
•Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) /
AEB (Autonomous Emergency Braking)*
•FCW (Forward Collision Warning)*
•BSD (Blind Spot Detection) with RCTA*
•Coasting Guide*
Door:
•Automatically Lock
•Automatically Unlock
•Two Press Unlock
Service Interval:
•Service Interval ON/OFF
•Set Mileage/Month
Reset
•Choosing reset will restore defaults
for all User Settings menus
Lights:
•One-Touch Turn Signal
•Headlamp Delay
•Welcome Light
Convenience:
•Seat Easy Access*
•Wireless Charging System*
•Wiper/Light Display*
•Gear Pop-Up*
Sound:
•Park Assist System Volume*
Other features:
•Fuel Economy Auto Reset
•Fuel Economy Unit
•Temperature Unit
•Tire Pressure Unit
•Instrument Cluster Layout
•Aux . Battery Saver+
To view a video on your mobile device, snap these QR Codes or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
LCD Display Video
LCD Display: Maintenance Video
QR CODES
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
(Buttons located on Steering Wheel – Type B)
MODE
RES
CRUISE
CAN CELOKSET
MODE
RES
CRUISE
CAN CELOKSET
MODE
A
BService in
Off
Service Required
0000mi.
0000mi.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

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15*IF EQUIPPED ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS .
PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM
F
G
POWER
CHARGE
FAULT
E
REMINDER: For more detail and/or subsequent steps in charging your vehicle, please see the Owner’s Manual .
Charging the Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle (Continued)
To charge the Optima Plug-In Hybrid vehicle using a normal/trickle charger:
1 . Connect the ICCB A plug to an electrical outlet
2 . Check if the power light (green) B on the ICCB turns on
3 . Press the brake pedal and engage the parking brake
4 . Turn off all switches, put the shift lever in P (Park), and turn off
the vehicle
5 . Open the charging door E by pressing the charging door
(Ensure doors are unlocked) .
6 . Remove any dust on the charging connector and charging inlet F .
7 . Hold the charging connector handle G and connect it to the vehicle’s trickle
charging inlet F by pushing the connector until you hear a “clicking” sound
8 . Charging begins automatically (Ensure the charge indicator light is
illuminated on your instrument cluster, indicating the vehicle is charging)
Checking the Charging Status
The charging status can be checked by viewing the charging status indicator
on the dash panel . The lights will progressively become lit as the vehicle
approaches a full charge .
After charging has started, the estimated charging time is displayed on the
Instrument Cluster LCD H for about 1 minute . It is also displayed, when the
driver’s door is opened with charging in progress .
Remaining charge time
6h 14m
50%
H

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Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)*
The BCW system uses radar sensors to help alert the driver before changing
lanes . The light on the BSD button A will illuminate when turned ON . The
outside rearview mirror warning lights will also illuminate for 3 seconds .
The system will become active when the vehicle is traveling more than
approximately 18 mph and will alert the driver if another vehicle is detected
by the radar sensor .
Blind-Spot Collision Warning / Lane Change Assist
1st-stage alert: When another vehicle is detected within the BCW boundary B, or
when a vehicle is detected with the LCA boundary C approaches at a high speed,
a yellow indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors .
2nd-stage alert: When 1st-stage alert is on and the driver activates a turn signal,
a flashing yellow indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors and the
system will sound an alert .
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
If the RCTA system sensors detect approaching vehicles from the left or right
side D, the system will sound an audible alert, the warning indicators on the
outside rearview mirror will illuminate and a message will appear on the LCD
screen, with these conditions:
•When gear shift is in Reverse
•When the vehicle is moving less than 6 mph
REMINDERS:

The BCW system will not show a warning if the vehicle speed is only 6 mph above the surrounding vehicles
•If the BCW is turned ON and the ignition is cycled, the BCW system returns to ON
•The RCTA feature can be turned OFF/ON in User Settings
For more information on the Blind-Spot Collision Warning*, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.
Blind Spot Detection w/RCTA Video
To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
QR CODE
B
C
D
REMINDER: The above images are for illustration purposes only and may not reflect actual operation .
AUTO OFF
A
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
(Buttons are located left of the Steering Wheel)
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AUTOOFF
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during cornering
maneuvers . It is a good idea to keep the ESC turned ON for daily driving
whenever possible .
Press ESC OFF button B to disable Traction Control in ESC (ESC OFF
indicator will illuminate) .
To turn both Traction Control and Stability Control off, press and hold ESC
OFF button B (ESC OFF indicator will illuminate, and an alert sounds) .
REMINDERS:
•ESC is active by default at vehicle start-up

The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate whenever the ESC is in operation
For more information on Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and its specific features and operations, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
(Located left of Steering Wheel)
Instrument Panel Dimmer
Press switch A up or down to
adjust display brightness of the
instrument panel illumination .
REMINDERS:
• Dimmer does not change brightness when lights are turned off .
• The Instrument Panel Dimmer does not adjust brightness on the UVO eco or UVO eco with Navigation screens; use the system’s setup menu to adjust brightness on the screens .
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
HAC helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when accelerating
from a stop while on a steep incline .
The HAC automatically activates whether the ESC is OFF or ON but does
NOT activate when the ESC has malfunctioned .
REMINDERS:
•The HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position .
•In the event of HAC system malfunction, see Authorized Kia Dealer for service .

•When HAC is active (e .g ., accelerating from a stop on an incline), you may notice that the brakes will momentarily remain engaged after you depress the accelerator . This is normal HAC operation
•HAC provides a 2-second delay before the vehicle may start rolling backward
QUICK TIPS
AB
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NIRO PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE22*IF EQUIPPED
Headlight position
Parking light position
AUTO*Auto Light Position / Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
DRL OFFDRL OFF position
Headlights & High Beams
To o p e rate:
•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
Turn Signals & Fog Lights*
To o p e r a t e :
•Tu r n Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right /Left Turn Signal
•Fog Lights - Press switch A to turn Fog Lights ON/OFF
REMINDER: Headlights must be ON for Fog Light operation .
One-Touch Lane Change Signal is activated by moving the
Turn Signal Lever slightly for less than 1 second and then
releasing . The lane change signal will blink 3 times .
To change how many times (3/5/7) the Lane Change Signal
blinks, go to User Settings Mode in the LCD Instrument
Cluster modes .
REMINDERS:
•DRL only operates during the daytime

The DRL system turns off when the headlights are ON, parking brake is applied or the front fog lights are tuned on
A
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

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( Type A )
( Type B)
C
AA
B
D
C
Map/Room Lamps
Automatic turn off function*
The interior lights automatically turn off approximately 30 seconds
after the Engine Start /Stop button is OFF .
Map Lamp/Room Lamp Operation
Push the lens A to turn the map lamp ON/OFF . This light produces a
spot beam for convenient use as a map lamp or as a personal lamp
for the driver or the front passenger .
Map/Room Lamp Button – Press button B, to turn the front and
rear room lamps on and off .
Door Mode Button – Press button C, to enable or disable Door
Mode . In Door Mode, the map and room lamps turn on when any
door is opened . When all doors are locked or the ignition is on, the
map and room lamp will turn off immediately .
Rear Room Lamps – Press the button D to turn the rear passenger
lamp ON/OFF .

•When doors are unlocked by the Smart Key*, the lamp turns ON for approximately 30 seconds •If your vehicle is equipped with the theft alarm system, the interior lights automatically turn off approximately 3 seconds after the system is in armed stage •Using interior lights for an extended period of time may cause battery discharge
QUICK TIPS
REMINDERS:
•Sunvisor may not shield all direct light

Do not operate the vehicle if Sunvisor is impairing your visibility

Be aware of your seating position when adjusting or swinging Sunvisor around from the front or side windows
Sunvisor
Use the Sunvisor to shield
direct light through the front
or side windows . Slide the
Sunvisor out and adjust
as needed .
OTHER KEY FEATURES