KIA NIRO 2021 Features and Functions Guide

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR NIRO PLUG-IN HYBRID
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Using This Guide
The information contained in this guide is a brief overview that will help you become familiar with the operation and features of your new Kia vehicle. The flipbook format facilitates information access, while the detailed illustrations help to ensure the instructions are easy to follow.
This Features & Functions Guide, and the specific operational and safety information it provides, is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual. In the interest of your safety and that of the vehicle’s occupants, and to help you avoid risks that may result in death or serious injury, Kia reminds you to carefully read your Owner’s Manual in order to fully familiarize yourself with the important information it contains.
While Kia endeavors to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate at the time of printing, Kia may change vehicle specifications without notice in advance or after the fact, and assumes no liability in connection with such changes.
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GETTING STARTED
As you get to know your new Kia, you can explore this booklet to better understand how to operate its many features and systems.
You can find the complete Table of Contents on the next two pages, but first, be sure to review the following to better understand
some of your Kia’s most used features:
1 Smart Key / Remote Start* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
2 Front Seat Headrest Adjustment / Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat* . . . . . . 51- 52
3 Seat Warmers* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
4 Folding Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
5 Windshield Wipers & Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6 Smart Cruise Control (SCC)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7 Normal Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
8 User Settings – Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09
9 Bluetooth® Wireless Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37
10 UVO link Activation* / UVO Assistance* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
11 Standard Audio System - Value* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
12 Standard Audio System - Value with UVO link* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
13 UVO link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
14 UVO link with Navigation* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
15 Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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 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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
VIDEOS & QR CODES .....Inside Front Cover
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Instrument Cluster Overview ................03Indicators & Warning Lights .................04Tire Pressure Monitoring System ( TPMS) .......05Hybrid / Plug-In Hybrid Indicators at Startup .....06Hybrid / Plug-In Hybrid Modes ...............06Sport/ECO Modes .........................07Fuel Economy ............................07
VEHICLE SETTINGS
Trip Modes / Trip Computer ..................08LCD Instrument Cluster Modes* ..............08User Settings - Instrument Cluster ............09Vehicle Settings* - Audio Head Unit ............10Service Interval Mode .......................11
HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM
Plug-In Hybrid Display* ......................12Instrument Cluster - Energy Flow ..............13Emergency Starting* (Hybrid only) .............15Charging the Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle ............16Charging Connector Auto/Lock Mode ...........18Scheduled Charging* (Plug-In Hybrid only) .......18
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)* .......19Lane Keeping Assist (LK A)* .................20Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW )* ..........22Driver Attention Warning (DAW)* .............22Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA)* ........23Cruise Control ............................23Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go* .....24Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control - Curve (NSCC-C)* .............................25Lane Following Assist (LFA)* .................26Highway Driving Assist (HDA)* ...............27Rear View Monitor (RVM)* ...................28
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS) CONTINUED
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW )* ...28Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW )* ......29
DRIVER’S PANEL
Instrument Cluster Control ..................30Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .............30Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ...............30Reverse Parking Aid Function* ...............31Engine Start /Stop Button ...................31Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock 32Manual Folding Mirrors* ....................32Automatic Door Lock /Unlock ................32Power/Heated Outside Mirrors*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Power Folding Outside Mirrors* ..............32
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Headlights & High Beams ...................33Turn Signals & Fog Lights* ..................33Heated Steering Wheel Button* ...............34Windshield / Rear Wipers & Washers ..........34Tilt/ Telescoping Steering Wheel ..............35
AUDIO SYSTEMS
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology ..............36Audio Controls ...........................37Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® Setup* ........38UVO link Activation* / UVO Assistance* .........39Kia Access with UVO link App Download ........40Kia Access with UVO link App Features Guide ....40Standard Audio System - Value* ...............41Standard Audio System* - Value with UVO link ... 42UVO link* ................................43UVO link with Navigation* ...................44
CENTER PANEL
Digital Clock .............................45Multimedia USB Port, Charger Ports / AC Inverter* 45Wireless Smartphone Charging System* ........46
CENTER PANEL CONTINUED
Automatic Climate Control ..................47Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting ..48Dual Clutch Transmission ...................48Paddle Shifters* ..........................48Electric Parking Brake (EPB)* ................49Auto Hold* ...............................49Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats* .............50
S E AT I N G
Driver Position Memory System*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Front Seat Headrest Adjustment ..............51Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with Door Monitoring .51Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat* ..............526-Way Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat* ........52Folding Rear Seats ........................53
OTHER KEY FEATURES
Remote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)* ..........54Smart Key / Remote Start* ..................55Double-Turn Lock /Unlock All .................55Map/Room Lamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Sunroof Operation* ........................56Hood Release Lever and Latch ...............57Fuel Filler Lid ............................57Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator ..............57Sunvisor ................................57Liftgate Release Button* ....................58High Voltage Battery Air Intake ...............58Child-Protector Rear Door Locks ..............59Tire Mobility Kit ...........................59
SAFETY FEATURES
Occupant Detection System (ODS) /Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ...............60Seat Belts ...............................60
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .....Back Cover
LEGAL DISCLAIMERS ....Inside Back Cover
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AUTOA Hybrid / Plug-In Hybrid system gauge
B Fuel gauge
C Speedometer
D Warning and indicator lights
E LCD display (including Trip computer)
F Hybrid / Plug-In Hybrid Battery SOC
(State of Charge) gauge
G Distance to empty
Instrument Cluster Overview
Your vehicle’s instrument cluster & indicator light locations may differ from those in the illustrations. For more information on the instrument cluster, the LCD Warning Messages and the function of all indicator and warning lights, please refer to section 4 of the Owner’s Manual.
This illustration is for demonstration purposes only. Some indicators and warning lights may not appear in illustration. On the vehicle, they may appear in the LCD.
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Indicators & Warning Lights
High Beam Indicator
Light ON Indicator
Front Fog Light Indicator*
Master Warning Indicator
FCA /FCW Indicator*
Lane Keeping Assist (LK A) Indicator
Electronic Brake Force (EBD) System Warning Indicator( Two separate indicators on Instrument Cluster lit at same time)
Immobilizer Indicator*
READY Indicator
EVE V Mode Indicator
ECO Indicator
SPORT Mode Indicator
Hybrid System Warning Indicator

Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Indicator
Charging System Warning Indicator
Seat Belt Warning Indicator
Malfunction Indicator
Low Tire Pressure Light / Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Malfunction IndicatorElectronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator / ESC Malfunction Indicator

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Indicator
Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Warning Indicator
Airbag Warning Indicator
Parking Brake Indicator
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Warning Indicator
Low Fuel Level Warning Indicator
Cruise Indicator*
Trunk Open Warning Indicator
Door Ajar Warning Indicator
(red color)
(yellow color)
Regenerative Brake Warning Indicator (Two separate indicators on Instrument Cluster lit at same time)
SETCruise SET Indicator
❄Icy Road Warning Indicator
LED Headlamp Warning Indicator*
Charging Cable Connection Indicator (Plug-In Hybrid)*
Your vehicle’s instrument cluster & indicator light locations may differ from those in the illustrations. For more information on the instrument cluster, the LCD Warning Messages and the function of all indicator and warning lights, please refer to section 4 of the Owner’s Manual.
This illustration is for demonstration purposes only. Some indicators and warning lights may not appear in illustration. On the vehicle, they may appear in the LCD.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)†21
The TPMS indicator functions as both Low Tire Pressure Light
and TPMS Malfunction Indicator. The indicator will illuminate
if it detects one or more tires is significantly underinflated, the vehicle has
a spare tire installed without TPMS or the outside temperature becomes
significantly lower.
The LCD screen in the instrument cluster will display the Low Tire Pressure
indicator A showing which tires are underinflated. Inflate tire(s) to
specifications using an accurate digital tire pressure gauge to turn off Low
Tire Pressure Light . See front driver’s door jamb for PSI specification.
When there is a problem with the TPMS, the TPMS Malfunction Indicator
will blink for approximately one minute then illuminate – See dealer
for service.
•Even with TPMS, tire pressure should be checked manually at least once a month. Only adjust tire pressure on “cold tires” that have been sitting for 20 minutes, and tires that are not hot in temperature from direct sunlight or heat
•For proper maintenance and optimal fuel economy, maintain recommended tire inflation pressures and stay within the load limits and weight distribution recommended for your vehicle
•In winter or cold weather, the TPMS light may illuminate if the tire pressure was adjusted to the recommended tire inflation pressure during warm weather
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REMINDERS:
• Check the recommended tire pressure label located on the left side of driver's door jamb, visible when the door is open
• Consult your dealer for service if Low Tire Pressure Light remains illuminated after inflating your tire(s)
Personal electronic devices (such as laptops, wireless chargers, remote start systems, etc.) may interfere with TPMS system, which may cause the Malfunction Warning Indicator (Check Engine Light) to illuminate.
For more information, refer to section 6 of the Owner’s Manual.
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes.www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System Video
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Hybrid/Plug-In Hybrid Indicators at Startup
A Hybrid System Gauge — Indicates how economically the vehicle is
being driven.
•CHARGE (Blue zone): High-efficiency range
•ECO (Green zone): Normal-efficiency range
•POWER (Grey zone): Low-efficiency range
B EV Mode — Illuminates when the electric motor is powering the vehicle.
C Ready — Illuminates when the hybrid system is operational. Even if the
engine is off, the vehicle can be driven.
D State of Charge (SOC) — Displays the hybrid battery charge status.
Hybrid/Plug-In Hybrid Modes
To change the Plug-In Hybrid Mode, press the EV/HEV button E (PHEV only);
switch between Electric (EV ) mode and Hybrid (HEV ) mode each time the
button is pressed. The LCD on the Instrument Cluster will display the following
messages:
•EV Electric Mode - Charge Depleting: The high-voltage
(hybrid) battery is being used to drive the vehicle.
•HEV Hybrid mode - Charge Sustaining: The high-voltage (hybrid)
battery and gasoline engine are being used to drive the vehicle.
REMINDER: Avoid starting or driving the vehicle when the fuel tank is empty. As the engine will be incapable of charging the high-voltage hybrid battery, the battery will lose its charge and may be damaged.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
(Type A cluster shown)
For more information, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
For more information, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Fuel Economy
There are several factors that contribute
to your vehicle’s fuel economy, such as
maintenance of your vehicle, driving style,
environmental conditions, vehicle weight
and vehicle aerodynamics. Below are
some tips on how to help improve fuel
economy:
•Keep your vehicle in good condition
with regular maintenance
•Don’t let the engine idle longer than
necessary
•Drive at a moderate speed, accelerating
smoothly and at a moderate rate
•Keep tires inflated to the recommended
pressure
•Travel lightly, without carrying
unnecessary weight in your vehicles
•Avoid placing large or heavy items on
roof racks
•Avoid hilly, winding or poorly maintained roads
When the Instrument Cluster LCD screen is in the Trip Computer mode,
the screen displays fuel economy information related to the driving
range and average fuel economy.
To change modes, go to User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster
modes.
Average Fuel Consumption - Calculates average fuel consumption
from the distance driven and amount of fuel injected into the engine /
total fuel used.
(Hybrid screen shown)
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Fuel Economy Video
Sport/ECO Modes
The shift modes can be changed A between SPORT and ECO 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. Sport Mode changes the Niro’s shift points and steering feel,
and makes it more fun to drive
The LCD screen B on the instrument cluster will display the mode the vehicle is in.
ECO Mode (Active ECO)
Active ECO is designed to help improve fuel economy by controlling several
vehicle components. When in ECO Mode, it is designed to optimize drivetrain
operations, such as engine power and transmission, to help improve fuel
economy in a variety of conditions.
(Located in Instrument Cluster)mi
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
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Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
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Sport
REMINDER: Steering effort may be slightly increased in Sport mode.
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Refer to Section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Fuel Economy
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Trip Modes / 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 Select /
Reset (OK ) button B to cycle through the screens. When
displaying ACCUMUL ATED INFO, DRIVE INFO, DRIVING
ST YLE or FUEL ECONOMY screens, press and hold the OK
button B to reset to zero.
For more information, refer to section 4 of the Owner’s Manual.
REMINDERS:
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Appearance of Trip Computer display may differ as equipped
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All stored driving information (except Odometer and Range) is reset if the battery is disconnected
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Instrument Cluster’s LCD Display Video
ACCUMULATED INFO• Tripmeter• Average MPG• T imer
RANGE (Plug-In Hybrid)• Electric• Gasoline
FUEL ECONOMY• Average MPG• Instant MPG
DRIVE INFO• Tripmeter• Average MPG• T imer
DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER*
DRIVING STYLE
ENERGY FLOW
ENGINE TEMPERATURE
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, MPH,
energy flow, etc
Turn-by-Turn Mode*: Displays route guidance
and destination info
Assist Mode: Displays information on Smart
Cruise Control (SCC), Lane Safety, Lane Following
Assist*, Driver Attention Warning (DAW ) and
others
User Settings Mode: Change settings of Driving
Assist, Doors, Lights, Sound, Convenience,
Service Interval and others
Master Warning: Displays warning messages
related to the vehicle when one or more systems
is not operating normally
Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations.
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Drivers should remain attentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering wheel mounted controls while driving.
For more information, refer to section 4 of the Owner’s Manual.
(Buttons located on Steering Wheel – Type A shown)
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