Head light KIA NIRO 2020 Owners Manual
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MIRRORS
Inside rearview mirror
Adjust the rearview mirror so that the
center view through the rear window
is seen. Make this adjustment before
you start driving.
Do not place objects in the rear seat
or cargo area which would interfere
with your vision through the rear win-
dow.
Day/night rearview mirror (if equipped)
Make this adjustment before you
start driving and while the day/night
lever (3) is in the day position.
Pull the day/night lever (3) toward
you to reduce the glare from the
headlights of the vehicles behind you
during night driving.
Remember that you lose somerearview clarity in the night position.
❈ (1) : Day, (2) : Night
WARNING- Mirror adjust-
ment
Do not adjust the rearview mir-
ror while the vehicle is moving.
This could result in loss of con-
trol.
WARNING
Do not modify the inside mirror
and don’t install a wide mirror. It
could result in injury during an
accident or deployment of the
air bag.
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Day/night rearview mirror with
Telematics function (if equipped)
For day and night function:
Make this adjustment before you
start driving and while the day/night
lever (3) is in the day position.
Pull the day/night lever (3) toward
you to reduce the glare from the
headlights of the vehicles behind you
during night driving.
Remember that you lose somerearview clarity in the night position.
❈ (1) : Day, (2) : Night For Telematics button function:
1. Virtual Assist button
2. UVO (Voice local search) button
3. Roadside Assist button
Telematics buttons are also located
on the mirror.
Electric Chromic Mirror (ECM)
with MTS service (if equipped)
1. Virtual Assist button
2. UVO (Voice local search) button
3. Roadside Assist button
The electric rearview mirror automat-
ically controls the glare from the
headlights of the vehicles behind you
in nighttime or low light driving condi-
tions.
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The sensor (4) mounted in the mirror
senses the light level around the
vehicle, and automatically controls
the headlight glare from the vehicles
behind you.
When the engine is running, the
glare is automatically controlled by
the sensor mounted in the rearview
mirror.
Telematics buttons are also located
on the mirror.Outside rearview mirror
Be sure to adjust the mirror angles
before driving.
Your vehicle is equipped with both
left-hand and right-hand outside
rearview mirrors. The mirrors can be
adjusted remotely with the remote
switch. The mirror heads can be fold-
ed back to prevent damage during an
automatic vehicle wash or when
passing through a narrow street.
The right outside rearview mirror is
convex. Objects seen in the mirror
are closer than they appear.
Use your interior rearview mirror or
direct observation to determine the
actual distance of following vehicles
when changing lanes.If the mirror is jammed with ice, do
not adjust the mirror by force. Use an
approved spray de-icer (not radiator
antifreeze) to release the frozen
mechanism or move the vehicle to a
warm place and allow the ice to melt.
WARNING- Mirror
adjustment
Do not adjust or fold the outside
rearview mirrors while the vehi-
cle is moving. This could result
in loss of control.
CAUTION - Rearview
mirror
Do not scrape ice off the mirror face; this may damage the sur-face of the glass. If ice shouldrestrict the movement of the mir-ror, do not force the mirror foradjustment. To remove ice, use adeicer spray, a sponge or softcloth with very warm water.
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Tire Pressure
❈ For more details, refer to “Tire
Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” in chapter 6.Master warning mode
This warning light informs the driver
the following situations.
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system malfunction (if equipped)
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist radar blocked (if equipped)
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning system malfunction (if equipped)
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning radar blocked (if equipped)
- Lamp malfunction
- LED headlamp malfunction (if equipped) - High Beam Assist malfunction (if
equipped)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) malfunction
- Smart Cruise Control system mal- function (if equipped)
- Smart Cruise Control system radar blocked (if equipped)
- Highway Driving Assist system mal- function (if equipped)
- Lane Following Assist system mal- function (if equipped), etc.
At this time, a Master Warning icon
( ) will appear beside the User
Settings icon ( ), on the LCD display.
If the warning situation is solved, the
master warning light will be turned
off and the Master Warning icon will
disappear.
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ItemsExplanation
One Touch Turn Signal
Off : The one touch turn signal function will be deactivated.
3, 5, 7 Flashes : The turn signal indicator will blink 3, 5, or 7 times when the turn signal lever ismoved slightly.
❈ For more details, refer to “Lighting” in this chapter.
Ambient Light Brightness Adjust the brightness of the Ambient light.
- Off/Level 1,2,3,4
Ambient Light Color Select the color of the ambient light.- White, Gray, Blue, Eco Green, Bronze, Red
Headlight DelayTo activate or deactivate the headlight delay function.
High Beam AssistTo activate or deactivate High Beam Assist function.
3. Lights (if equipped)
❈ The information provided may differ depending on which functions are applicable to your vehicle.
ItemsExplanation
Parking Distance Warning
Volume Adjust the Park Distance Warning system volume (High/Low).
4. Sound
❈The information provided may differ depending on which functions are applicable to your vehicle.
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Master Warning light (if equipped)
This warning light informs the driv- er the following situations.
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist system malfunction (if equipped)
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist radar blocked (if equipped)
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning system malfunction (if equipped)
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning radar blocked (if equipped)
- Lamp malfunction
- LED headlamp malfunction (if equipped)
- High Beam Assist malfunction (if equipped)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) malfunction
- Smart Cruise Control system mal- function (if equipped)
- Smart Cruise Control system radar blocked (if equipped) - Highway Driving Assist system mal-
function (if equipped)
- Lane Following Assist system mal- function (if equipped), etc.
The Master Warning Light illuminates
when one or more of the above warn-
ing situations occur. If the warning situ-
ation is resolved, the master warning
light will turn off.
Engine Coolant Temperature WarningLight
This warning light illuminates:
When the engine coolant tempera- ture is above 248°F (120°C). This
means that the engine is overheat-
ed and may be damaged.
If your vehicle is overheated, refer
to “If the engine overheats” in
chapter 6.
CAUTION - Engine
Overheating
Do not continue driving with theengine overheated. Otherwisethe engine may be damaged.
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Electronic Parking Brake
(EPB) Warning Light(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button to
the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the EPB.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
✽ ✽ NOTICE- Electronic Parking
Brake (EPB) Warning Light
The Electronic Parking Brake
(EPB) Warning Light may illumi-
nate when the Electronic Stability
control (ESC) Indicator Light comes
on to indicate that the ESC is not
working properly (This does not
indicate malfunction of the EPB).
LED Headlamp Warning Light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button to
the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the LED headlamp.
In this case, have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized Kia dealer.
Forward Collision- Avoidance AssistSystem Warning Light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button to
the ON position.
- The FCA warning light illuminatesfor approximately 3 seconds and
then turns off.
When there is a malfunction with FCA.
If this occurs, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
❈ For more details, refer to “Forward
Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)”
in chapter 5.
CAUTION - LED
Headlamp Warning Light
Continuous driving with the LED Headlamp Warning Lighton can reduce LED headlamp(low beam) life.
EPB
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This indicator light illuminates for 2
seconds and goes off:
When the vehicle cannot detect thesmart key which is in the vehicle
while the ENGINE START/STOP
button is ON.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
This indicator light blinks:
When the battery of the smart key is weak.
- At this time, you cannot start theengine. However, you can start
the engine if you press the
ENGINE START/STOP button
with the smart key. (For more
details, refer to “Starting the
hybrid system” in chapter 5.)
When there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.Turn Signal Indicator
Light
This indicator light blinks:
When you turn the turn signal light on.
If any of the following occurs, there
may be a malfunction with the turn
signal system. In this case, have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer. - The indicator light does not blinkbut illuminates.
- The indicator light blinks more rapidly.
- The indicator light does not illumi- nate at all.
High Beam Indicator
Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the headlights are on and in the high beam position
When the turn signal lever is pulled into the Flash-to-Pass position.
Front Fog Indicator
Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When the front fog lights are on.
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Low Beam Indicator
Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When the headlights are on.
Light ON Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the tail lights or headlights are on.
High Beam Assist
indicator (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates :
When the High-Beam is on with the light switch in the AUTO light
position.
If your vehicle detects oncoming or preceding vehicles, High Beam
Assist system will switch the high
beam to low beam automatically.
❈ For more details, refer to “High
Beam Assist (HBA)” in chapter 4.
EV Mode Indicator
This indicator illuminates when the
vehicle is driven by the electric
motor.
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Battery saver function
The purpose of this feature is toprevent the battery from being dis-
charged if the lights are left in the
ON position. The system automati-
cally shuts off the parking lights 30
seconds after the ignition key is
removed and the driver’s door is
opened and closed.
With this feature, the parking lights will turn off automatically if the driver
parks on the side of the road at night
and opens the driver’s side door.
If necessary, to keep the parking
lights on when the ignition key is
removed, perform the following:
1) Open the driver-side door.
2) Turn the parking lights OFF and ON again using the light switch
on the steering column.
Headlight escort function
(if equipped)
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ACC or OFF position with the head-
lights ON, the headlights remain on
for about 5 minutes. However, if the
driver's door is opened and closed,
the headlights are turned off after 15
seconds.
The headlights can be turned off by
pressing the lock button on the trans-
mitter (or smart key) one more or
turning the light switch to the OFF
position.
Daytime running light
The Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
can make it easier for others to see the
front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different
driving conditions, and it is especially
helpful after dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will turn the dedi-
cated lamp OFF when:
1. The headlight switch is on
2. The engine is off
3. The front fog light is on.
4. Engaging the Parking Brake
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