brakes KIA NIRO PHEV 2023 Features and Functions Guide

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HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM
HYBRID/PLUG-IN

HYBRID
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Plug-In Hybrid Paddle Switches / Paddle Shifters Video
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Each of the different Drive Modes allows the regenerative braking level to be set at the driver ’s preference
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Regenerative Braking with Paddle Switches*
The regenerative braking system charges the battery when coasting or when you use the brakes to stop the vehicle When the Drive Mode is in ECO mode, use the paddle switches to adjust the regenerative braking level from 1 to 3, MA X and AUTO The level will be displayed on the instrument cluster A
•Pull the left paddle switch B to increase regenerative braking and deceleration Pull and hold to reach the MA X level
•Pull the right paddle switch C to decrease regenerative braking and deceleration Pull and hold to reach Smart Regeneration System (AUTO)
The paddle shifters do not operate when:
•Both paddle switches are pulled at the same time
•The vehicle is decelerating by depressing the brake pedal
•Smart Cruise Control (SCC) is active
•When the SOC gauge shows a high level
•If there is a restriction by the vehicle system
•When the drive mode is switched from sport to ECO
Smart Regeneration System*
Smart Regeneration automatically adjusts the regenerative braking level based on a vehicle being detected in front, and road conditions
To activate Smart Regeneration, pull and hold the right paddle switch or go to Vehicle Settings* on the Infotainment System Press the SETUP button or SETUP on the screen, VEHICLE and ECO VEHICLE Then SMART REGENER ATION
AUTO D will be displayed on the instrument cluster above the Regenerative Braking indicator
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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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EMERGENCY BRAKING
COLLISION WARNINGFCA is designed to detect and monitor a vehicle ahead or detect a pedestrian in the roadway through front view camera recognition and front radar signals to warn the driver that a collision is imminent and, if necessary, temporarily apply emergency braking Initially, FCA provides Collision Warning when it detects a potential collision with a vehicle, pedestrian, or cyclist, emitting an audible warning and visual alert on the instrument cluster
If FCA detects that the collision risk has increased, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) automatically applies the brakes to reduce your speed, potentially helping to reduce the effects of a possible collision
With the turn signal on, if it detects a potential collision, Junction Tu r n i n g A may help to avoid the collision with an oncoming vehicle in an adjacent lane when turning left by applying emergency braking
FCA Settings:
•FCA is on by default in most Kia models FCA 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 B on the Steering Wheel to toggle to User Settings Press the OK button C up/down to toggle to Driver Assistance and Forward 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 and Forward Safety
•To adjust the FCA initial warning activation time, go to User Settings , Driver Assistance, Warning Timing, then select Standard or Late, depending on your Kia model:
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Standard: This setting allows for a nominal amount of distance between the vehicles before the initial warning occurs
– Late: Reduces the amount of distance between the vehicles before the initial warning occurs
FCA/FCW will become active when the:
•Ignition is on or the Engine Start/Stop button* is ON
•Vehicle is traveling faster than 5 mph
•Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is ON
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)†3
For ward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) is not a substitute for safe driving and may not detect all objects in front of the vehicle Always drive safely and use caution
Actual User Set tings steps may var y by model Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
REMINDERS:
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FCA will be activated by default when the ignition is cycled ON, even when previous set ting was OFF
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If FCA is operating and ESC (Electronic Stabilit y Control) is turned off, FCA is automatically turned off
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When FCA is off, the FCA warning indicator is on in the Instrument Cluster
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Forward Collision- Avoidance Assist (FCA)Video
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ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
ADAS
(But tons located on Steering Wheel – Type B)
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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
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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
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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

•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 star t rolling backward
QUICK TIPS
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during certain cornering maneuvers It is a good idea to keep the ESC turned ON 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 star tup
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The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate whenever the ESC is in operation
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
HAC does not replace the need to apply brakes while the vehicle is stopped on an incline
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
(Located left of Steering Wheel)
Press switch A up or down to adjust display brightness of the instrument
panel illumination
REMINDERS:
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The dimmer does not change brightness when lights are turned off
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The dimmer does not adjust brightness on the audio system screens; use the system’s setup menu to adjust brightness on the screens
HAC is designed to help prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when accelerating from a stop while on a steep incline
HAC automatically activates whether the ESC is OFF or ON but does NOT activate when the ESC has malfunctioned
REMINDERS:
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HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position
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In the event of HAC system malfunction, see Authorized Kia Dealer for ser vice
OFFHOLDOFF
Instrument Cluster ControlHill-Start Assist Control (HAC)†5
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)†5
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DRIVER’S 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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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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