check engine KIA NIRO PHEV 2023 Features and Functions Guide

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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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Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)* is a supplemental system that is designed to assist the driver by chiming if any object is detected within the sensing area in the rear and rear side of the vehicle when backing up
•To turn PDW on, press the Parking Safety button A (LED illuminated) To turn PDW off, press again A (LED not illuminated)
•PDW will activate when the ignition is on/ready and the vehicle is in D (Drive) or R (Reverse)
•Parking Distance Warning Auto On – To set the parking distance warning to be on at low speeds, enable it in the User Settings* in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Settings in the infotainment system
•To enable in User settings* in the Instrument Cluster - Press the Mode button B on the Steering Wheel to toggle to User Settings Press the OK button C up/down to toggle to Driver Assistance, then Parking Safety, and select Parking Distance Warning Auto On
•To enable in 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 Parking Distance Warning Auto On
REMINDERS:
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If the vehicle is moving at speeds over 3 mph, PDW may not activate correctly
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When more than t wo objects are sensed at the same time, the closest one will be recognized first
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Images are for illustration purposes only and may not reflect actual operation
Parking Distance Warning (PDW) is not a substitute for proper and safe parking and backing-up procedures Always drive safely and use caution when backing up Parking Distance Warning (PDW) may not detect ever y object in front of or behind the vehicle
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) Video
QR CODEForward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)*†3
ADAS
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
(But tons located on steering wheel)
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If ignition is cycled, the Heated Steering Wheel turns OFF Press but ton again to turn ON
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•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
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(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
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Wipers and Wipers Stalk Video
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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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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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INFOTAINMENTSYSTEMS
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS
Standard Audio System - Value* – F M / A M / S i r i u s X M®†1 4/Media (USB, Bluetooth®†2 A u d i o ) *
REMINDER: Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided Drivers should remain at tentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the audio system controls while driving To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park
Press the Infotainment/climate control mode switching but ton A to toggle between Infotainment System and Climate Control Modes Press and hold the Infotainment/climate control mode switching but ton A to set the default but ton display mode
Sound Settings: To adjust the sound settings, press the SETUP key on the infotainment system or the onscreen MENU button, when in MEDIA mode Select the onscreen SOUND button, or SOUND SETTINGS, then the menu item Use the onscreen buttons to adjust settings Press the return button to save settings
Presets: Press the STAR button next to or below the Radio Station display This saves the current station as a preset
SiriusXM® Smart Favorites: In Radio mode, choose SiriusXM®, then select any of the first six favorites During song or program play, tap the Skip Backward icon to start from the beginning of the song or program Tap the Play Live icon to return to the live broadcast
Custom Key H: To Program the Custom Key, press and hold the Custom key Select one of the available features you would like the Custom key to open
Map/software updates - To keep your map and software up to date, free of charge, visit the official Kia update webpage at https://update kia com/US/EN/Main Note, visiting a dealer for software update may include an additional charge
For more information, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide For other audio system information, refer to pages 40-46
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Standard Audio System - Value Videos
Standard Audio System Updates Video
•Volume level bet ween different audio modes:
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When switching bet ween audio modes (AM, FM, Bluetooth® Audio, etc ), the audio system saves the previous volume level you were listening to For example, if you were listening to FM radio at volume level 20 then switched to Bluetooth® Audio and adjusted the volume level to 30, the volume level will be at 20 when you switch back to FM radio
-When using Bluetooth® Audio, the overall volume is dependent on your device’s volume If the volume is turned down low on your device it will remain low even if the system volume is turned up
•This system suppor ts Android Auto™ (USB & wireless connection) and Apple CarPlay® (wireless connection only)
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Navigation may be available when connected to Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay® suppor ted smar tphones
•Voice Recognition function is available when connected to Android Auto™ and Apply CarPlay®
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At any time, you can interrupt Command Feedback by pressing the TALK but ton; when using the voice command feature, wait for the system to BEEP before speaking the command
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A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the system should be operated when the engine is running to prevent bat ter y discharge
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SEEKTRACK RADIOMEDIASETUPPWRVOL
TUNEFILEAUTOCLIMATE
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MEDIA SETUP
Press briefly to do the following:• FM/AM mode: Play the previous/next frequency• SiriusXM® mode: Change the channel• MEDIA mode: Change the track, file or title (except for AUX)Press and hold to do the following (over 0.8 seconds):• FM/AM mode: Move quickly through all of the frequencies When released, the system seeks the next available frequency• MEDIA mode: Rewinds or fast for wards the track or file (except for Bluetooth® Audio)
Press to Power ON/OFF Rotate to adjust Volume
Infotainment System / Climate Control mode switching button
Press to go to Custom (Set) Menu
Press to display SETUP/Set tings mode
Press to select MEDIA mode
Press to change Radio/SiriusXM®* Station modeIn Radio/SiriusXM®/ Media modes, rotate knob to search for stations/ channels/tracks/songs/files
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•The smar tphone and vehicle need to be connected to a cellular net work with good wireless signal strength in order to use Kia Connect If these conditions are not met, remote command may not execute or takes long time It will also effect voice commands
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To use Remote Star t or Remote Star t with Climate Control feature, all doors, hood and trunk/liftgate must be closed and locked
•When Remote Star t is activated, if the driver does not enter the vehicle within 10 minutes, the Remote Star t will turn the engine off
•When using Remote Star t with Climate Control, turn on for at least a few minutes before get ting into the vehicle, allowing the vehicle interior to reach your desired temperature
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The quickest way to obtain accurate vehicle status through the app is by pressing the refresh but ton on the app or refreshing the web page when using the customer web por tal
•In order to preser ve the vehicle bat ter y, Kia Connect will not turn on seven days after the last ignition was on You will need to restar t the vehicle with a key fob in order to use Kia Connect again
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INFOTAINMENTSYSTEMS
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS
Kia Access App Download
Go to an app marketplace to download the Kia Access App Once you download the app, make sure you register your vehicle and start an account (refer to Kia Connect Activation page) Get to know your new Kia and the available convenient features on the app
2020 SOULMILEAGE722 mi.
355 miEst. RangeDOOR LOCKSREMOTE STARTFind My Car
The Kia Access App Features Guide helps you utilize the app to its full potential by detailing each feature and how to adjust
various settings Below are some of the topics included:
•Remote Commands
•Set Climate
•Schedule Remote Start/Climate
•Schedule Charge
•Schedule Service
•Dealer Settings
•Manage Vehicles and Profiles
Kia Access App Features Guide
Kia App Screen for illustrative purposes only Actual App screen and functionalit y may var y For fur ther Kia Connect link operations, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide
Do not use remote climate control or remote star t if vehicle is in an enclosed area (e g , closed garage) or a par tially enclosed area without ventilation Close all doors leading from adjacent living areas to the vehicle area before executing a remote climate control or remote star t command
Kia Access App Features Guide. Click this dynamic QR code to access the guide Some phone’s operating systems may need to be updated to scan dynamic QR codes
Download the Kia Access App by clicking this dynamic QR code Some phone’s operating systems may need to be updated to scan dynamic QR codes
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The power outlets are inactive when ignition is in the OFF position
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•Press the Return but ton on the infotainment system to ensure changes are saved
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When needed, Daylight Savings must be enabled in the Clock Set tings screen
•To access manual date and time set tings, turn GPS time OFF in the Clock Set tings (Kia Connect with Navigation*)
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CENTER PANEL
CENTERPA N EL
Digital Clock (Infotainment System)
Press SETUP, then select General, and select Date/Time from the menu to adjust
Multimedia USB Port, Charger Ports
REMINDERS:
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Using the power outlets (accessor y plugs) for prolonged periods of time with the Engine Star t/Stop but ton in the ACC position (Engine OFF) may cause the bat ter y to discharge
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The Multimedia USB data por t A is located bet ween the Power Outlet and USB Charger Por t The USB Charger Por t does not suppor t data transfer
Multimedia USB Port A - Use the Multimedia USB Port to connect USB audio devices and smartphone devices
Power Outlets B - Use the power outlets for mobile phones and other devices designed to operate on a 12V (180W max) power outlet
AC Inverter*
(Located on rear sides of front seats)
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
USB Charger Ports C - Devices can be recharged using a USB cable The Engine Start/Stop button needs to be in the ACC/ON/START position to operate the USB Charger Ports They are located in the Center Panel and the rear sides of the seats
The AC inverter supplies 115V/150W electric power to operate accessories or devices
To use the AC inverter, open the AC inverter cover and connect a plug to it
The AC inverter is ON when the vehicle is on
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Multimedia USB Port, Power Outlets & USB Charger Port Video
QR CODE
12V 180WUSB
BAC
C

Paddle Shifters*
Plug-In Hybrids (Rotary Dial Shifter) - When the Drive Mode is in Sport mode, use the paddle shifters to shift gears The gear will be displayed on the instrument cluster
Hybrids (Shift Lever) – Move the shift lever to (D) Drive position, and then to the left gate (+/-) (Manual Mode / Sportmatic Shifting)
•Pull the left paddle shifter (-) to shift down one gear
•Pull the right paddle shifter (+) to shift up one gear
The paddle shifters do not operate when:
•Both paddle shifters are pulled at the same time
•The vehicle speed is below 2 mph
•The accelerator pedal is slowly pressed for more than 6 seconds
•The drive mode is switched from Sport to ECO
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CENTER PANEL
CENTERPA N EL
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Rotary Dial ShifterVideo
Plug-In Hybrid Paddle Switches / Paddle Shifters Video
QR CODERotary Dial Shifter* (Plug-In Hybrids only)
Rotate dial for the following:
P: Park - Press to place in Park To release the Parking Brake, rotate dial to R, D or N
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
(Located on center console below Power but ton)
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REMINDER: The vehicle is equipped with a shift-by-wire system and a shift-lock system that prevents you from shifting gears without depressing the brake pedal

Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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52*IF EQUIPPEDNIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
CENTER PANEL
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•When leaving your keys with parking lot at tendants or valet, make sure to inform them how to operate the EPB
•If parked on a steep incline, pull up the EPB switch for more than 3 seconds for a firmer EPB application
•Pull up and hold EPB switch a second time to increase brake pressure if parked on a decline or incline
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Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
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(Located on Center Panel)
REMINDERS:
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As a bulb check, the EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON
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If the warning light does not illuminate temporarily, or continues to remain lit, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked
•The EPB should not be operated while the vehicle is moving
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A click or electric brake motor sound may be heard while operating or releasing the EPB, but these conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB is functioning properly
Image is for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation

Auto Hold temporarily maintains the vehicle at a standstill even though the brake pedal is not depressed after the driver brings the vehicle to a complete stop by depressing the brake pedal Auto Hold can be turned On/Off using the AUTO HOLD button A on the center panel below the gear shift Before Auto Hold will operate, the driver ’s door, engine hood and liftgate must be closed, and the driver ’s seat belt must be fastened
The Auto Hold indicator on the Instrument Cluster has four states:
White: Standby – When vehicle is in Park and at a standstill, and AUTO HOLD button A is pressed On, the indicator will illuminate white While driving the vehicle (vehicle is not at a standstill), the Auto Hold indicator will remain white
Green: Engaged – When coming to a complete stop by depressing the brake pedal, the Auto Hold indicator changes from white to green
Off (not illuminated) – The indicator will turn Off when the AUTO HOLD button A is manually pressed Off or when the EPB is manually turned On
Yellow: Malfunction – When the indicator is illuminated yellow, there may be a system malfunction Take your vehicle to a local Kia dealer
Auto Hold
REMINDERS:
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Auto Hold only operates when vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or Neutral
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To reduce the risk of an accident, do not activate Auto Hold while driving downhill, backing up or parking your vehicle
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Do not solely rely on the Auto Hold system to keep the vehicle stopped Always pay at tention to traf fic and road conditions, and be prepared to depress the brakes
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) / Auto Hold Video
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The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) system utilizes an electric motor to engage the parking brake
Applying the Parking Brake
Depress the brake pedal and pull up the EPB switch B Ensure that the indicator light is illuminated on the instrument cluster
Releasing the Parking Brake
The EPB will automatically release when the brake pedal is engaged and shifter is shifted out of P (Park) to R (Reverse) or shifted out of N (Neutral) to Reverse or D (Drive)
To release EPB manually, depress the brake pedal, then press the EPB switch B down, with the ignition switch in the ON position Ensure that the indicator light is OFF
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•With the seat warmer switch in the ON position, the heating system in the seat turns OFF or ON automatically depending on the seat temperature
•System is OFF by default
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Seat Warmers*†1 3 / Ventilated Seats*
REMINDER: Use extreme caution when using the seat warmers to avoid burns
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
A Seat Warmers
•Press the button once for high setting (3 LEDs lit)
•Press the button twice for medium setting (2 LEDs lit)
•Press a third time for low setting (1 LED lit) and again to turn OFF
B Ventilated Seats
•Press the button once for high setting (3 LEDs lit)
•Press twice for medium setting (2 LEDs lit)
•Press a third time for low setting (1 LED lit) and again to turn OFFRefer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Seat Warmers/Ventilated Seats Video
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The sunroof glass and sunshade operation is controlled by a multidirectional switch E, and the ignition needs to be in the ON position to operate the sunroof glass and sunshade
To slide the sunroof glass and sunshade:
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Auto Open: Slide switch E backward to the farthest position and release
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Auto Close (Sunroof only): Slide the switch E forward to the farthest position and release
Tilt the Sunroof:
•Tilt open: Press switch E upward
•Tilt close: Press switch E forward
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
•Press lens A to turn the Driver ’s/ Passenger ’s Map Lamps 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
•Press button B to turn all the Map/ Room Lamps ON/OFF
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Press button C to turn the Map/Room Lamp ON, for 30 seconds, when a door is opened, unlocked from Smart Key or the ignition is turned OFF When pressed and a door is opened, or doors are unlocked from the Smart Key, the Map and Room Lamps turn ON for approximately 30 seconds
•Press button D to turn the Room Lamp ON/OFF
Sunroof Operation*
REMINDERS:
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Sunshade needs to remain OPEN while Sunroof is open
•When closing, be mindful of any objects or persons
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If the sunroof is not fully closed, a warning will sound and display on the instrument cluster when the following occur:
-The vehicle is powered off
-The Smar t Key is removed from the vehicle
-The driver ’s door is opened
(Type B)
•When doors are unlocked by the Smar t 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 bat ter y discharge
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•To stop the Sunroof at any position, push or pull the Sunroof control lever in any direction
•While driving with the rear windows down or with the sunroof* in an open or par tially open position, a wind buffeting or pulsation noise may be heard This noise is a normal occurrence and can be reduced or eliminated by the following:
-If the noise occurs with one or both of the rear windows down, par tially lower both front windows approximately 1 inch
-If the noise occurs with the sunroof open, slightly reduce the size of the sunroof opening
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Do not adjust the Sunroof or Sunshade while driving This could result in loss of control of the vehicle
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY F E AT U R E S
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Sunroof Video
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Opening the Hood:
1 Pull the Hood Release Lever A to unlatch the Hood
2 In the front of the vehicle, lift the Hood slightly, pull the secondary Latch B inside of the Hood’s center and lift the Hood

Closing the Hood: Lower the Hood about halfway and then press down to securely lock in place
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY F E AT U R E S
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Kia Fuel Cap Video
Fuel Filler Lid Video
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OFFHOLDOFF
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(But tons located on Driver's Panel to the left of the Steering Wheel)
Hood Release Lever and Latch
(Located on Driver side kick panel)
(Latch located inside hood)
Fuel Cap / Malfunction
Indicator (Check Engine Light)
Tighten for ONE CLICK to prevent Malfunction
Indicator from illuminating
REMINDERS:
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The Fuel Filler Door Release but ton is located on the left side of the Steering Wheel on the lower but ton panel
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It is normal to hear one click when tightening and for the Fuel Cap to click back when released
CLICK!
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
REMINDERS:
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Sunvisor may not shield all direct light
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Do not operate the vehicle if Sunvisor is impairing your visibilit y
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Be aware of your seating position when adjusting or swinging Sunvisor around from the front or side windows
Sunvisor†1 6
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information Refer to section 8 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 8 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
There may be a delay in Fuel Filler Lid opening for about 20 seconds due to depressurization
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Use the Sunvisor to shield direct light through the front or side windows Move the Sunvisor out and adjust as needed
1 Stop the engine
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Press the Fuel Filler Lid button C to open the Fuel Filler Lid The LCD may display this message: Wait until fuel door opens (Plug-In Hybrid Only) Once
the Fuel Filler Lid is open, the LCD may display this message: Fuel door open
3 Pull open the Fuel Filler Lid
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Remove cap by turning
counterclockwise
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AB