wheel KIA NIRO 2017 Features and Functions Guide
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VIDEOS & QR CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02
INSTRUMENT CLUSTERInstrument Cluster Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03Indicators & Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . 05Hybrid Indicators at Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06LCD Instrument Cluster Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07Trip Information / Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08User Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09Service Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09Sport /ECO Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
HYBRID SYSTEMUVO eServices with Premium Navigation* Display . . . . 11Instrument Cluster - Energy Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Emergency Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
DRIVER’S PANELBlind Spot Detection System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)* . . . . . . . . 16Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) / Forward Collision Warning System* . . . . . . . . . . 16Instrument Panel Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Engine Start/Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock . . . 19Automatic Door Lock /Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Power/Heated Outside Mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Power Folding Mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLSHeadlights & High Beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Turn Signals & Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Windshield Rear Wipers & Washers . . . . . . . . . . . 21Heated Steering Wheel Button* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Bluetooth® Wireless Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Audio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Standard Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Smart Cruise Control (SCC)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Tilt/ Telescoping Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
AUDIO SYSTEMSUVO eServices Setup* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27UVO eServices System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28UVO eServices with Premium Navigation* . . . . . . . . 29
CENTER PANELDigital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Aux/USB/iPod® Port & Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . 30USB Charger* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30AC Inverter* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Wireless Smartphone Charging System* . . . . . . . . . 31Automatic Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting . . . . . 34Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats* . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
S E AT I N GDriver Position Memory System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Front Seat Headrest Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366-Way Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat* . . . . . . . . . 36
OTHER KEY FEATURESSmart Key* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Double-Turn Lock /Unlock All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Remote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)* . . . . . . . . . . . 38Map/Room Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Sunroof Operation* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Hood Release Lever and Latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Fuel Door Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Sunvisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Parking Assist System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Rear-Camera Display* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Hybrid 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
NIRO FE ATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE*IF EQUIPPED
Air Conditioning / Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Audio System – UVO eServices System* . . . . . . . . . .28
Audio System – UVO eServices / Premium Navigation* . . 29
Aux/USB/iPod® Port & Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Sport /ECO Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08
Hybrid Displays – UVO eServices / Premium Navigation* . . 11
Instrument Cluster / Hybrid Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Tire Mobility Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . 05
Windshield Wipers & Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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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7*IF EQUIPPED ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS .
Trip Information / 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 OK button B to cycle
through the screens . When displaying TRIP A or TRIP B screens, press and
hold the OK button B to reset the Tripmeter 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, etc .
Turn-by-Turn Mode*: Displays the state of the navigation
SCC/LDWS* Mode: Displays the state of the Smart Cruise
Control (SCC)* and the Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
Audio Mode*: Displays the state of the A / V System
Service 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 doors, lamps and
other features
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
MODE
RES
CRUISE
CAN CELOKSET
MODE
RES
CRUISE
CAN CELOKSET
MODE
FUEL ECONOMY• Trip Information /
Trip Computer
• Average MPG• Instant MPG
TRIP A/B• Tripmeter• Average MPH• Elapsed Time (E/T)
DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER
DRIVING STYLE
ENERGY FLOW(Buttons located on Steering Wheel – Type A shown)
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 Move/Set /
Reset 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
Move/Set /Reset 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 Move/Set /Reset button B up/down
and scroll to Service Interval . Press the Move/
Set/Reset button B to enter
•Press the Move/Set /Reset button B up/down
and toggle to ON, then press the Move/Set /Reset
button B again . Then press the Move/Set /Reset
button B to scroll and select the desired miles or
months for your next service
•Press the Move/Set /Reset 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 with
the ENGINE START/STOP* button* or ignition is ON and select User
Settings .
You can navigate the selections on the
display by pressing the Move/Set /Reset
button B up/down, and then selecting
the item by pressing the Move/Set /Reset
button B again .
Driving Assist:
•Smart Cruise Control*
•AEB (Autonomous Emergency Braking)*
•FCW (Forward Collision Warning)*
•Rear Collision Warning (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)*
•Coasting Guide*
Door:
•Automatically Lock
•Automatically Unlock
•Two Press Unlock
Lights:
•One-Touch Turn Signal
•Headlamp Delay
•Welcome Light
Sound:
•Park Assist System Volume*
Convenience:
•Seat Easy Access*
•Wireless Charging System*
•Wiper/Light Display*
Service Interval:
•Set Mileage/Month
•Service Interval ON/OFF
Other features:
•Fuel Economy Auto Reset
•Fuel Economy Unit
•Temperature Unit
•Tire Pressure Unit
Reset
•Choosing reset will restore
defaults for all User Settings
menus
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.KuTechVideos.com/de23/2017
www.KuTechVideos.com/de23/2017
(Buttons located on Steering Wheel – Type B)
MODE
RES
CRUISE
CAN CELOKSET
MODE
RES
CRUISE
CAN CELOKSET
MODE
A
B
Service in
Off
Service Required
0000mi.
0000mi.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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NIRO FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE10*IF EQUIPPED
Sport/ECO Modes
The mode can be change A by moving the shift lever from
D to the left gate and back:
(D) - ECO Mode
(S) - Sport Mode - When shift lever is moved into the
left gate from (D) . If shift lever is not moved through the
gears, then the vehicle will shift automatically .
The LCD screen B on the instrument cluster will display the
mode the vehicle is in .
(Located in Instrument Cluster)
B
ECO Mode (Active ECO)
Active ECO helps improve fuel economy by controlling
several vehicle components . When in ECO Mode, it
optimizes drivetrain operations such as engine power and
transmission to help improve fuel economy .
To help improve your fuel economy: •Drive at a moderate speed, accelerating smoothly and at a moderate rate •Keep tires inflated to the recommended pressure •Be sure the wheels are properly aligned
QUICK TIPS
For more information on Active ECO, refer to your Owner’s Manual or contact your local dealership.
AECO
SPORT
A
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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NIRO FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE14*IF EQUIPPED
Emergency Starting
Before Jump Starting:
1 . If the vehicle appears to have a dead battery, first press the 12V Battery Reset
button A . Then immediately start the vehicle by pressing the brake and turning the
ignition on or pressing the Engine Start /Stop button .
2 . If the vehicle does not start after completing the above steps, then jump start the vehicle
(as described below) .
REMINDERS:
•After starting, idle or drive the vehicle for more than 30 minutes to help charge the 12-volt battery .
•
If the vehicle does not start immediately after pressing the 12V Battery Reset button A , then the power of the 12V battery is automatically disconnected to save any additional discharge .
•Repeated use of the 12V Battery Reset button may cause over discharge which will prevent the vehicle from starting .
Jump Starting:
1 . Remove the underhood fusebox cover B .
2 . The {+} jump start terminal C is located in the fuse box; the suitable ground point D is
located in the engine compartment (See Owner’s Manual for detailed description)
3 . Connect cables in the following order and disconnect in reverse order:
•Connect the {+} clamp of your jumper cable to the {+} jump start terminal C
•Connect the {-} clamp of your jumper cable to the suitable ground point D .
4 . Then immediately start the vehicle by pressing the brake and turning the
ignition on or pressing the Engine Start /Stop button
REMINDER: Jump starting your vehicle can be dangerous if done incorrectly . Follow the above jump starting procedures to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your vehicle and any of its components . You can also consult your Owner's Manual for further detailed instructions for jump starting your vehicle . If in doubt, we strongly recommend that you have a competent technician or towing service jump start your vehicle .
For more information on Emergency Starting, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.
A
(Located in Driver's Panelto the left of Steering Wheel)
(Niro engine compartment shown, right side)
DRIVER'S PANEL
B
D
C
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15*IF EQUIPPED ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS .
Blind Spot Detection (BSD) System*
The BSD 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 18 mph
and will alert the driver if another vehicle is detected by the radar sensor .
Blind Spot Detection / Lane Change Assist
1st-stage alert: When another vehicle is detected within the BSD System
boundary B, 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 C, 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 the vehicle is in Reverse
•When the vehicle moves in reverse from a parking position
•When the vehicle is moving less than 6 mph
REMINDERS:
•
The BSD system will not show a warning if the vehicle speed is only 6 mph above the surrounding vehicles
•If the BSD is turned ON and the ignition is cycled, the BSD system returns to ON
•The RCTA feature can be turned OFF/ON in User Settings
For more information on the Blind Spot Detection System, 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
www.KuTechVideos.com/de23/2017
B
C
(Buttons are located left of the Steering Wheel)
REMINDER: The above images are for illustration purposes only and may not reflect actual operation .
A
DRIVER'S PANEL
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NIRO FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE16*IF EQUIPPED
(Located left of Steering Wheel)
Lane Departure Warning System
Lane Departure Warning System
Lane Departure Warning System
Lane Departure Warning System
Lane Departure Warning System
Lane Departure Warning System Lane Departure Warning System
Lane Departure Warning System
DRIVER'S PANEL
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)*
With the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position, press the LDWS button A to turn
system ON
. The instrument cluster indicator will illuminate .
If the LDWS detects that you are veering outside of your
lane, the system may issue a warning on the LCD screen
and an alert may sound, while applying a slight adjustment
to the steering, trying to prevent the vehicle from moving
outside its lane .
If the LDWS detects that you are veering outside of your
lane, the system may issue a warning on the LCD screen
and an alert may sound .
All systems will operate under the following conditions:
•The vehicle exceeds approximately 55 mph
•The LDWS system recognizes the lane the vehicle is traveling in
•LDWS will stay on when the ignition is cycled
REMINDER: LDWS will not issue a warning if the turn signal is activated .
Autonomous (Assist) Emergency Braking (AEB) / Forward Collision Warning (FCW)*
The AEB helps to alert the driver when rapidly approaching a vehicle that is slowing down, braking
or stopped B . A warning message will appear on the LCD screen and a chime will sound . The AEB
will become active when the vehicle is traveling more than 6 mph .
To turn the AEB off, go to User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes .
REMINDER: The AEB will be activated by default when vehicle power is cycled on, even when previously set to off
Autonomous (Assist) Emergency Braking is not a substitute for safe driving, and may not detect all objects in front of vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution.
When the LK AS sensor detects the lane traveling in, both lanes are illuminated
When the LK AS sensor does not detect the lane traveling in the lanes are not illuminated
When the LDWS sensor detects the vehicle veering outside of the lane traveling in, a yellow indicator will illuminate either on the left or right lane (shown in both images above)
B
Lane Departure Warning System 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 .
www.KuTechVideos.com/de23/2017
QR CODE
Lane Departure Warning System
Lane Departure Warning System Lane Departure Warning System
Lane Departure Warning System Lane Departure Warning System
Lane Departure Warning System Lane Departure Warning System
Lane Departure Warning System
A
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17*IF EQUIPPED ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS .
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 .
REMINDER: The Instrument Panel Dimmer does not adjust brightness on the UVO eServices System or the UVO eServices with Premium Navigation System 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 •HAC provides a 2-second delay before the vehicle may start rolling backward
QUICK TIPS
AB
DRIVER'S PANEL
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NIRO FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE20*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 - Rotate lever ring 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
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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21*IF EQUIPPED ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS .
OFF
LO
HI
•
•Pressing lever up increases Intermittent 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 intermittent wipe function on Rear Wipers .
If ignition is turned OFF, then ON again, within 30 minutes of steering wheel heater being turned on, system will automatically be set ON again .
B
A
(Located below gear shift)
Windshield/Rear Wipers & Washers
To operate Windshield Wipers and Washers:
•Move lever Up/Down to change Wiper modes
•Press switch A Up/Down to adjust Intermittent Wipe Speed
•Pull lever to spray and wipe
To operate Rear Wiper & Washer:
•Rotate Rear Wiper switch to change Wiper modes
•Push to spray and wipe
QUICK TIPSQUICK TIP
Heated Steering Wheel Button*
Press button B 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 .
Windshield M I S T: Single wipeOFF: Wiper offI N T: Intermittent wipeLO: Slow wipeHI: Fast wipe
Rear HI: Continuous wipeLO: Intermittent* wipeOFF: Wiper off
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS