KIA NIRO 2019 Owners Manual

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Regeneration
Hybrid battery is being charged by
regenerative braking.
(Wheel ➞Battery)
Engine Brake
The vehicle is being slowed down by
engine compression.
(Wheel ➞Engine)
Power Reserve
Engine is both driving the vehicle
and charging the hybrid battery.
(Engine ➞Wheel & Battery)
Engine Generation/Motor Drive
The vehicle is being slowed down by
engine compression and regenerative
braking. The hybrid battery is being
charged by regenerative braking.
(Engine ➞Battery ➞Wheel)
Engine Generation/Regeneration
The engine and regenerative braking
system charge the hybrid battery
driving deceleration.
(Engine & Wheel ➞ Battery)
Engine Brake/Regeneration
The engine compression can be
used to slow down the vehicle. The
regenerative braking system can be
used to charge the hybrid system.
(Wheel ➞Engine & Battery)
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Engine coolant temperature
This gauge indicates the tempera-
ture of the engine coolant when the
engine is running.
LCD Modes
(1) Trip Computer mode
This mode displays driving informa-
tion like the tripmeter, fuel economy,
and so on.
❈For more details, refer to “Trip
Computer” in this chapter.
(2) Turn By Turn mode (if equipped)
This mode displays the state of the
navigation. (3) Assist mode(if equipped)
This mode displays the state of the
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS),
Driver Attention Alert (DAA) and
Smart Cruise Control (SCC).
(4) Audio mode (if equipped)
This mode displays the state of the
A/V system.
(5) Service mode
This mode informs of service interval
(mileage or days) and pressure sta-
tus of each tire.
(6) Master warning mode
This mode informs of warning mes-
sages related to lamp failure or mal-
function of Blind Spot Detection sys-
tem (BSD) and so on.
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CAUTION
When the gauge indicator gets
out of the normal range, towardthe “H (Hot)” position, it indi-cates overheating of the engine.It may damage the engine.
Do not continue driving with theoverheated engine.
For further information, refer to“If the Engine Overheats” in thechapter 7.

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(7) Door open mode
When the any door is not closed
securely, this symbol illuminated.
(8) User settings mode
On this mode, you can change set-
ting of the doors, lamps, and so on.
❈ For controlling the LCD modes,
refer to “LCD window Control” in
this chapter.
(1) Trip Computer mode
This mode displays driving informa-
tion like the tripmeter, fuel economy,
and so on.
❈For more details, refer to “Trip
Computer” in this chapter.
(2) Turn By Turn mode (if equipped)
This mode displays the state of the
navigation. (3) Assist mode (if equipped)
This mode displays the state of the
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS),
Driver Attention Alert (DAA) and
Smart Cruise Control (SCC).
(4) User settings mode
On this mode, you can change set-
ting of the doors, lamps, and so on.
❈
For controlling the LCD modes,
refer to “LCD window Control” in
this chapter.
(5) Master warning mode
This mode informs of warning mes-
sages related to any system prob-
lems, such as lamp failure or mal-
function of Blind Spot Detection sys-
tem (BSD).
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Turn By Turn Mode (if equipped)
This mode displays the state of the
navigation.
A/V Mode (if equipped)
This mode displays the state of the
A/V system.
Tire Pressure
This mode displays the pressure sta-
tus of each tire.
You can change the tire pressure unit
in “User settings” mode.
❈For more details, refer to “User
Settings mode” in this chapter.
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Service Mode
Service in
This mode calculates and displays
when you need a scheduled mainte-
nance service (mileage or days).
If the remaining mileage or time
reaches 900 mi (1,500 km) or 30
days, respectively, “Service in” mes-
sage is displayed for several sec-
onds each time you set the ignition
switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to
the ON position. Service required
If you do not have your vehicle serv-
iced according to the already
inputted service interval, “Service
required” message is displayed for
several seconds each time you set
the ignition switch or Engine
Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
To reset the service interval to the
mileage and days you inputted
before:
- Press the OK button (reset) for
more than 1 second. Service interval OFF
If the service interval is not set,
“Service interval OFF” message is
displayed on the LCD window.
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NOTICE
If any of the following conditions
occurs, the mileage and days may be
incorrect.
- The battery cable is disconnected.
- The fuse switch is turned off.
- The battery is discharged.
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User Settings Mode
On this mode, you can change set-
ting of the doors, lamps, and so on.Edit settings after shifting to P
This warning message appears if
you try to adjust the User Settings
while driving.
- Dual clutch transmission
For your safety, change the User
Settings after parking the vehicle,
applying the parking brake and mov-
ing the shift lever to P (Park).
Driving Assist (if equipped)
Lane Keeping Assist System
(if equipped)
- Lane Departure Warning : To acti-vate the lane departure warning
function.
- Standard LKA : To activate the standard LKA mode of LKAS
function.
- Active LKA : To activate the active LKA mode of LKAS function.
❈ For more details, refer to “LKAS
(Lane Keeping Assist System)” in
chapter 6.
Driver Attention Alert (DAA, if equipped) : You can enable or dis-
able the this function. Also this
function can be selected the alarm
point in two steps.
Off/Normal/Early
❈ For more details, refer to “Driver
Attention Alert System” in chapter 6.
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WARNING
Do not adjust the User Setting
while driving. You may lose your
steering control and cause
severe personal injury or acci-
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Smart Cruise Control Response (if
equipped) : Choose the sensitivi-
ty(Slow/Normal/Fast) of the smart
cruise control.
❈ For more details, refer to “Smart
Cruise Control System” in chapter
6.
Autonomous Emergency Braking (if equipped) : If this item is
checked, the AEB function will be
activated.
❈ For more details, refer to
“Autonomous Emergency Braking
(AEB)” in chapter 6.
Forward Collision Warning (if equipped) : Choose the sensitivity
of the forward collision warning.
- Late/Normal/Early
❈ For more details, refer to
“Autonomous Emergency Braking
(AEB)” in chapter 6. BSD (Blind Spot Detection) Sound
(if equipped) : If this item is
checked, the blind spot detection
sound will be activated.
❈ For more details, refer to “Blind Spot
Detection System” in chapter 6.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (if equipped) : If this item is checked,
the rear cross traffic alert function
will be activate
❈ For more details, refer to “Blind Spot
Detection System” in chapter 6.
Coasting Guide (if equipped) : To activate or deactivate the Coasting
Guide system and sound.
❈ For more information, refer to
“Coasting Guide” in this chapter.
Start Coasting (if equipped) : To adjust the
sensitivity(Late/Normal/Early) of
the Coasting Guide.
❈ For more information, refer to
“Coasting Guide” in this chapter. Door
Automatic Lock
- Enable on Speed : All doors willbe automatically locked when the
vehicle speed exceeds 9.3 mph
(15 km/h).
- Enable on Shift: All doors will be automatically locked if the trans-
mission shift lever is shifted from
the P (Park) position to the R
(Reverse), N (Neutral), or D
(Drive) position.
Automatic Unlock - Disable : The auto door unlockoperation will be canceled.
- Vehicle Off : All doors will be auto- matically unlocked when the
Engine Start/Stop button is set to
the OFF position.
- On Shift to P : All doors will be auto- matically unlocked if the shift lever
is shifted to the P (Park) position.
Two Press Unlock : If this item is checked, the two press unlock will
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Lights
One Touch Turn Signal- Off : The one touch turn signalfunction will be deactivated.
- 3, 5, 7 Flashes : The lane change signals will blink 3, 5, or 7 times
when the turn signal lever is
moved slightly.
❈ For more details, refer to “Light” in
this chapter.
Head Lamp Delay (if equipped) If this item is checked, the head
lamp delay function will be activat-
ed.
Welcome Light (if equipped) If this item is checked, the wel-
come light function will be activat-
ed.
Sound
Park Assist System Vol. (if equipped) : Adjust the Park Assist
System volume. (Level 1 ~ 3) Convenience
Seat Easy Access (if equipped)
- None : The seat easy accessfunction will be deactivated.
- Normal/Extended : When you turn off the engine, the driver's
seat will automatically move rear-
ward short (Normal) or long
(Extended) for you to enter or exit
the vehicle more comfortably.
❈ For more details, refer to “Driver
Position Memory System” in chap-
ter 3.
Wireless charging system (if equipped) : If this item is checked,
the Wireless smart phone will be
activated.
Wiper/Light Display (if equipped) : If this item is checked, the Wiper/
Light Display will be activated.
: To activate or deactivate the gear
position pop-up. When activated,
the gear position will be displayed
on the LCD display. Service interval
Service Interval
To activate or deactivate the serv-
ice interval function.
Adjust Interval If the service interval menu is acti-
vated, you may adjust the time and
distance.
Reset : To reset the service interval func-tion.
If the service interval is activated
and the time and distance is
adjusted, messages are displayed
in the following situations each
time the vehicle is turned on.
- Service in : Displayed to informthe driver the remaining mileage
and days to service.
- Service required : Displayed when the mileage and days to
service has been reached or
passed.

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NOTICE
If any of the following conditions
occur, the mileage and number of
days to service may be incorrect.
- The battery cable is disconnected.
- The fuse switch is turned off.
- The battery is discharged.
Other Features
Instrument Cluster layout (if
equipped)
Selecting the mode
Simple/Normal/Detailed changes
the LCD screen of the instrument
cluster. (For Type B cluster of Plug-
in Hybrid)
Aux. Battery Saver + (if equipped) : If this item is checked, the Aux.
Battery Saver + function will be
activated.
❈ For more details, refer to “Aux.
Battery Saver +” in chapter Intro.
Fuel Economy Auto Reset - Off : The average fuel economywill not reset automatically when-
ever refueling.
- After Ignition : The average fuel economy will reset automatically
whenever it has passed 4 hours
after turning OFF the engine.
- After Refueling : The average fuel economy will reset automatically
when refueling.
❈ For more details, refer to “Trip
Computer” in this chapter. Fuel Economy Unit : Choose the
fuel economy unit. (US gallon, UK
gallon)
Temperature Unit : Choose the temperature unit. (°C, °F)
Tire Pressure Unit (if equipped) : Choose the tire pressure unit. (psi,
kPa, bar)
Reset
You can reset the menus in the User
Settings Mode. All menus in the User
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Features of your vehicle
Coasting guide (if equipped)
A chime will sound and the coasting
guide indicator will blink four times to
inform the driver when to take the
foot off from the accelerator by antic-
ipating a decelerating event* based
on the analysis of driving routes and
road conditions of the navigation. It
encourages the driver to remove foot
from the pedal and allow coasting
down the road with EV motor only.
This helps prevent unnecessary fuel
consumption and increases fuel effi-
ciency.
❈Example of a deceleration event is
going down an extended hill, slow-
ing down approaching a toll booth,
and approaching reduced speed
zones.
Press the Engine Start/Stop button
and put the shift lever in P(Park). In
the User Settings Mode, select
Driving Assist, Coasting Guide, and
then On to turn on the system.
Cancel the selection of coasting
guide to turn off the system. For the
explanation of the system, press and
hold the [OK] button.

To activate the system, take the fol-
lowing procedures. Enter your desti-
nation information on the navigation
and select the driving route. Select
the ECO mode in the Integrated
Driving Control System. Then, satisfy
the following.
- The driving speed should be
between 37 mph (60 km/h) and 99
mph (160 km/h).
❈ The operating speed may vary due
to difference between instrument
cluster and navigation effected by
tire inflation level.
Warning messages
Warning messages appear on the
LCD to warn the driver. It is located in
the center of the instrument cluster.
The warning message may appear
differently depending on the type of
instrument cluster and some may not
show the warning message at all.
The warning message is shown in
either symbol, symbol and text, or
text type only. You can choose the
preferred language by selecting the
User setting menu in LCD mode.