lock KIA NIRO 2021 Features and Functions Guide

CENTER PANEL
CENTERPANEL
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Digital Clock
Press SETUP, then select General,
and select Date/ Time from the menu
to adjust.
• Press the Return button on the audio head unit to ensure changes are saved
• When needed, Daylight Savings must be enabled in the Clock Settings screen
• To access manual date and time settings, turn GPS time OFF in the Clock Settings (UVO link with Navigation*)
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Multimedia USB Port, Charger Ports
The power outlets are inactive when ignition is in the OFF position.
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REMINDERS:
• Using the power outlets (accessory plugs) for prolonged periods of time with the Engine Start /Stop button in the ACC position (Engine OFF ) may cause the battery to discharge
• The Multimedia USB data port A is located between the Power Outlet and USB Charger Port. The USB Charger Port does not support data transfer
Multimedia USB Port A Use the Multimedia USB Port to
connect USB audio devices and smartphone devices.
Power Outlets B
Use the power outlets for mobile phones and other devices
designed to operate on a 12V (180W max) power outlet.
(Rear of Center Console shown)
AC Inverter*
The AC inverter supplies 115V/150W electric
power to operate accessories or devices.
To use the AC inverter, open the AC inverter cover
and connect a plug to it.
The AC inverter is ON when the vehicle is on.
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
USB
12V 180W
12V 180W
USB Charger Ports C
Devices can be recharged using a USB cable. The Engine Start /Stop button
needs to be in the ACC/ON/START position to operate the USB Charger
Ports. They are located in the Center Panel and the Center Console.
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SEATING
Driver Position Memory System*†1 4
To store a seating position into memory, first place the shifter into P (Park)
while the ignition switch is ON. Then:
1. Adjust the driver’s seat
2. Press the SET button A on the control panel. System will beep once
3. Press one of the memory buttons B within 5 seconds. The system
will beep twice when memory has been stored
4. “Driver (1 or 2) set is memorized” will appear
on the instrument cluster LCD screen
Do not attempt to operate the driver position memory system while the vehicle is moving. This could result in a loss of control of the vehicle.
Front Seat Headrest Adjustment†1 4
To raise headrest: Pull headrest up.
To lower headrest: Press lock C, then press the headrest down.
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2
For easy adjustments, hold a headrest post with one hand while using the other hand to pull the headrest from underneath.
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Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed. Headrests can provide critical neck and head support in an accident.
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Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with Door Monitoring video
SEATING
Check rear seats
: Alarm OffOK
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
with Door Monitoring
The Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with
Door Monitoring can help alert the driver
when a rear passenger may be left in the
vehicle. The alert will be a message on the
Instrument Cluster stating to “Check rear
seats” D and a chime will sound.
The factory default is set to OFF. To turn
the system ON or OFF, go to User Settings
in the Instrument cluster or Vehicle
Settings*, on the audio head unit select
Convenience, then Rear Occupant Alert
and check /uncheck the box.
REMINDER: Always be sure to check the passenger areas before leaving the vehicle.
ROA is not a substitute for one’s attention. Always check the vehicle’s interior before exiting.
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Image is for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation.
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SEATING
SEATING
SeatbackLumbarSeatSeat Cushion
6-Way Manual Adjustable
Driver’s Seat*†1 4
Pull lever D to slide Seat forward/backward.
Pull/press lever E up/down one or more
times to adjust Seat height.
Pull lever F to adjust Seatback recline.

When adjusting seat forward or backward, ensure seat clicks or locks into place before driving vehicle.
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Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat*†1 4
Move/Press controls to adjust Seat forward/backward, Seat Cushion tilt
up/down, Seatback forward/backward or Lumbar forward/backward.
REMINDER: Do not attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control of the vehicle.
Do not attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control of the vehicle.
Refer to section 3 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
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Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat Video

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•It may be necessary to adjust the front seatbacks to fully lower rear seats
•Ensure the seat is locked by pressing down on Seatback and ensuring red line is NOT visible on bottom of Folder Lever
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Folding Rear Seats
To F o l d :
1. Ensure the belt strap is out of way of the Seatback folding A. Insert the metal seat belt tab into the holder B
2. Adjust the Front Seatback to the upright position and lower the rear headrest to the lowest position
3. Pull on the Rear Seatback lock release lever C, then fold the seat toward the front
To U n f o l d :
1. Pull the lock release lever C and pull and lift the Seatback backward until it clicks firmly in place
2. Return the rear seat belt to the proper position
REMINDERS:
•
Before unfolding Seatback, ensure the metal seat belt tab is placed into the holder
•
Always make sure the seatback is locked in place when unfolded
For illustration purposes only. Actual vehicle might be slightly different.
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Refer to section 3 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
SEATING
SEATING

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HOLD
HOLD
HOLDHOLD
Remote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)*
A Press the release button to unfold the key
B Press to lock All doors; Press twice within two seconds to sound the horn
C Press to unlock Driver’s Door; Press twice in 4 seconds to unlock All Doors
and Liftgate
D Press and hold for more than 1 second to unlock Liftgate. Then lift by the
handle to manually open Liftgate
E Press and hold more than a half second for Panic Alarm. To turn off Alarm,
press any button
Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options. To turn OFF Alarm, press any button.
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
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Kia Smart & Folding Key Fobs Video
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Smart Key / Remote Start*†8
Smart Key Fob:
A Press to lock All Doors; Press twice within 2 seconds to sound the horn
B Press to unlock Driver’s Door. Press twice in 4 seconds to unlock All Doors
C Press and hold for more than 1 second to unlock Liftgate. Then lift by the handle
to manually open Liftgate
REMINDER:

The Liftgate unlocks when the Smart Key fob is within close proximity of the vehicle’s Liftgate.
D Press and hold more than 1 second for Panic Alarm. To turn off Alarm,
press any button
E Press to release Mechanical Key
Driver’s Door Lock/Unlock button F:
•
Press button once to unlock Driver’s Door
•Press again within 4 seconds to unlock All Doors
•Press again to lock All Doors
Mechanical Key G:
•Use to lock /unlock Driver’s Door by turning once or all doors by turning twice
•
Use to enable/disable Child Safety Locks
Remote Start* H:
Press for more than two (2) seconds within four (4) seconds after
locking doors to start the vehicle. Press once to turn off.

•If the Smart Key battery is weak or not working properly, hold the Smart Key fob up to the Engine Start /Stop button (Lock button side closest) and press to start engine
•The Smart Key’s signal can be blocked by the normal operation of a cell phone or smartphone. To help prevent this, store each device separately
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REMINDER: Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options.
Double-Turn Lock/Unlock All
•Turn clockwise once to unlock Driver’s Door
•Turn clockwise again within 4 seconds to
unlock All Doors
•Turn counterclockwise once
to lock All Doors
LockUnlock
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Remote Start - Smart Key Video
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
HOLD
HOLD
HOLDHOLDG
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Map/Room Lamps
Automatic turn off function*
The interior lights automatically turn
off approximately 30 seconds after
the Engine Start /Stop button is OFF.
Map Lamp/Room Lamp Operation
Push the lens A to turn the map
lamp ON/OFF. This light produces a
spot beam for convenient use as a
map lamp or as a personal lamp for
the driver or the front passenger.
Map/Room Lamp Button – Press
button B to turn the front and rear
room lamps on and off.
Door Mode Button – Press button C
to enable or disable Door Mode. In Door
Mode the map and room lamps turn on when any door is
opened. When all doors are locked or the ignition is on,
the map and room lamp will turn off immediately.
Rear Room Lamps – Press the button D to turn the
rear passenger lamp ON/OFF.

•When doors are unlocked by the Smart Key*, the lamp turns ON for approximately 30 seconds
•If your vehicle is equipped with the theft alarm system, the interior lights automatically turn off approximately 3 seconds after the system is in armed stage
•Using interior lights for an extended period of time may cause battery discharge
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Sunroof Operation*
The Sunroof and Sunshade operation is controlled
through a multidirectional switch/lever, and the
ignition needs to be in the ON position to operate
the Sunroof/Sunshade.
Slide the Sunshade and Sunroof:
•
Auto Open: Slide lever E backward to the
farthest position and release
•
Auto Close (Sunroof only): Slide the lever E
forward to the farthest position and release
Slide the Sunroof (with Sunshade open):
•
Open: Press the Sunroof lever E backward
and press again forward/backward until you
reach the desired detent position (manual
slide feature)
• Close: Press the Sunroof lever E forward and press again forward/backward
until you reach the desired detent position (manual slide feature)
Tilt the Sunroof:
•Raise: Push lever E upward
•Lower: Push lever E forward
REMINDER: Sunshade needs to remain OPEN while Sunroof is open and vehicle is moving.
To stop the Sunroof at any position, push or pull the Sunroof control lever in any direction.
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Do not adjust the Sunroof or Sunshade while driving. This could result in loss of control of the vehicle.
( Type A )
( Type B)
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Sunroof Video
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
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AUTOOFF
Fuel Filler Lid
1. Stop the engine
2. Press the Fuel Filler Lid button C to open the Fuel Filler Lid. The
LCD may display this message: Wait until fuel door opens (Plug-In
Hybrid Only). Once the Fuel Filler Lid is open, the LCD may display this
message: Fuel door open.
3. Pull open the Fuel Filler Lid
4. Remove cap by turning counterclockwise
Hood Release Lever and Latch
Opening the Hood:
1. Pull the Hood Release Lever A to unlatch the Hood
2. In the front of the vehicle, lift the Hood slightly, pull the secondary
Latch B inside of the Hood’s center and lift the Hood
Closing the Hood: Lower the Hood about halfway and then press down
to securely lock in place.
(Buttons located on Driver's Panel to the left of the Steering Wheel)
(Located on Driver side kick panel)(Latch located inside hood)
Fuel Cap / Malfunction
Indicator (Check Engine Light)
Tighten for ONE CLICK to prevent Malfunction
Indicator from illuminating.
REMINDERS:
• The Fuel Filler Door Release button is located on the left side of the Steering Wheel on the lower button panel
• It is normal to hear one click when tightening and for the Fuel Cap to click back when released
CLICK!

There may be a delay in Fuel Filler Lid opening for about 20 seconds due to depressurization.
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REMINDERS:
•Sunvisor may not shield all direct light
•
Do not operate the vehicle if Sunvisor is impairing your visibility
•
Be aware of your seating position when adjusting or swinging Sunvisor around from the front or side windows
Sunvisor†19
Use the Sunvisor to shield direct light through the front or side windows.
Slide the Sunvisor out and adjust as needed.
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One-Click Fuel Cap Video
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
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High Voltage Battery Air Intake
The Hybrid Battery Air Intake, located on the side underneath the left
rear seat, is used to cool down the hybrid battery. For safety reasons,
this vent should never be blocked. Doing so may cause the battery to
overheat.
Clean the air intake for the hybrid battery regularly with a dry cloth.
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WARNING: Never clean the battery vent with a WET cloth or spill liquid over the air intake. This could cause an electric shock, which could cause serious damage, injury or death.
Liftgate Release Button*
Button is located on the bottom of the Liftgate lid. With doors unlocked, press
the Liftgate Release button A and pull the Liftgate up by the handle to open.
•The Liftgate must be unlocked before it can be opened by the Liftgate Release Button
•The Liftgate unlocks automatically and then can be opened manually when the Smart Key* is within close proximity to the vehicle’s hatch
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Tire Mobility Kit Video
Child-Protector Rear Door Locks
Locate these locks on the rear edge of the rear passenger doors. Move the
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock, with the mechanical ignition key, to the lock
position to disable the inner door handles from opening the rear doors.
REMINDER: Child-Protector Rear Door Lock is located on rear passenger’s door jamb.
Tire Mobility Kit
The Tire Mobility Kit is designed to
temporarily seal certain types of tire damage.
For operational information, please refer to
the Owner’s Manual.
A Sealant Bottle
B Compressor

•The Tire Mobility Kit is a temporary fix and is to be used for one tire only; the tire should be inspected as soon as possible
•The kit should only be used for sealing/inflating passenger car tires; do not use for inflating any other type of tires
•Some damaged tires cannot be sealed completely; do not use the kit if it appears a tire is damaged beyond repair
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REMINDERS:
•The above images are for illustration purposes only and may not reflect actual operation
•
After tire is properly sealed, drive cautiously at a maximum speed of 50 mph for a maximum distance of up to 120 miles
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Refer to section 3 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Refer to section 6 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
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