warning KIA NIRO 2022 Features and Functions Guide
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•Cruise Control is designed to function above 20 mph
•The Cruise Control system will not activate until the brake pedal has been depressed at least once after ignition ON or engine star t
QUICK TIPS
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Driving Assist button: Press to turn the Cruise Control ON/OFF
E Pause/Resume button: Push button up to increase the set speed Push button down to decrease the set speed Press button to temporarily pause or resume Cruise Control
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Cruise Control is a supplemental system and is not a substitute for safe driving The driver remains responsible for maintaining a proper and safe speed for the vehicle
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Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA)Video
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Cruise Control†3 , 1 5
Leading vehicle
is driving awayLeading Vehicle Departure Alert is designed to inform the driver when the vehicle in front starts moving or departs from a stop When LVDA is on, your vehicle is stopped, and LVDA detects that the leading vehicle is driving away, LVDA sounds an alert to let you know you can start driving If no action is taken after the vehicle in front drives away, then a message A will appear on the Instrument Cluster LCD
LVDA User Settings:
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To turn LVDA on, press the Mode button B on the Steering Wheel, and go to User Settings in the Instrument Cluster Press the OK button C up/down and select Drive Assistance, then press the OK button C to select Go to Driver Attention Warning and then Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
•Some models access settings through the Vehicle Settings in the infotainment system Press the Setup hard key on the infotainment system, then press VEHICLE on the screen to enter Vehicle Settings
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA)*†3
REMINDERS:
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When the ignition is cycled, the system returns to its previous state, on or off
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Always check the front of the vehicle and road conditions before depar ture
REMINDER: Cruise Control will be paused when:
-Depressing the brake pedal
-Pressing the (Pause/Resume) switch
-Shifting the gear to N (Neutral)
-Decreasing vehicle speed to less than approximately 20 mph
-ESC (Electronic Stabilit y Control) is operating
-Downshifting to 2nd gear when in Manual Shift mode
The Leading Vehicle Depar ture Aler t system is not a substitute for safe and proper driving Always drive safely and use caution
(But tons located on Steering Wheel)
Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation
ADAS
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
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•If your vehicle speed is bet ween 0-20 mph when you press the Driving Assist but ton to turn NSCC on, the set speed will be set to 20 mph
•When following a vehicle, the system can automatically adjust your cruise speed based on the vehicle detected in front It will even bring the vehicle to a complete stop if necessar y If the vehicle remains at a standstill for more than 3 seconds, you must depress the accelerator pedal or press the +/- switch up/down to star t the vehicle
•NSCC will not activate until the brake pedal has been depressed at least once after ignition ON or engine star t
•The navigation par t of Smar t Cruise Control does not function when a destination is not set on the infotainment navigation system
QUICK TIPS
NSCC Settings (continued):
To set the vehicle distance: Press the Vehicle Distance button C on the steering wheel Each time you press
the button, the vehicle distance will change D, indicated by the number of bars that appear on the display A
To pause/resume NSCC operation: Depress the brake pedal or press the Pause/Resume button B
The cruise indicator on the instrument cluster will change
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC)*†3 , 8 (continued)
REMINDERS:
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CRUISE indicator must be ON in order to operate SCC
•The speed set ting will need to be reset when ignition is cycled
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The distance set tings are approximations and may var y depending on vehicle speed See the owner ’s manual for more information
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SCC is also canceled when the driver ’s door is opened, gear shift is changed out of D (Drive), Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) is activated and various other conditions See owner ’s manual for other conditions
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If SCC is left on, it can be activated inadver tently Keep the system off when not in use to avoid set ting a speed which the driver is not aware of
•The navigation par t of NSCC does not function when a destination is not set on the infotainment navigation system
•NSCC requires an active navigation subscription
•NSCC is only available on controlled access roads and highways
(Distances are approximate and var y depending on vehicle speed)
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ADAS
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
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ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
ADAS
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Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)*†3
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist is designed to use the information from the posted speed limit and the navigation system to inform the driver of the speed limit
When ISL A is on and active, LFA will display an alert on the Instrument Cluster LCD of the detected speed limit A If the vehicle’s current speed exceeds the detected speed limit, a warning will sound and the vehicle’s current speed will blink on the LCD
ISLA Settings:
•To enable ISL A on, press the SETUP key/button on the Infotainment System Select the VEHICLE button to enter the Vehicle Settings Select DRIVER ASSISTANCE, then SPEED LIMIT
•Select one of the three modes:
- Speed Limit Assist: Informs the driver of the posted speed limit, displays a message to change the speed to help the driver stay within the posted speed limit, and informs the driver to change set speed of Manual Speed Limit Assist or Smart Cruise
Control to help the driver stay within the speed limit
- Speed Limit Warning: Informs the driver of the posted speed limit A and warns the driver when the vehicle is traveling faster than the posted speed limit
- Off: ISL A is disabled
See section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more detailed information, limitations and conditions
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Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) Video
QR CODE
You can set a speed limit offset to the posted speed limit by going to Vehicle Set tings, Driver Assistance, Speed Limit, then Speed Limit Offset Set the offset to “0” if you want the vehicle to travel at the posted speed limit when ISL A is on
QUICK TIPREMINDERS:
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Vehicle must be parked and in a safe location to change the speed set tings
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Additional information may be displayed if additional road sign information is detected
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The Warning Volume can be adjusted in the User Set tings in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Set tings* on the infotainment system Go to Driver Assistance, Warning Method, then Warning Volume
QUICK TIP
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Lane Following Assist (LFA)*†3
REMINDER: LFA is not a substitute for safe and proper driving Always drive safely and use caution
Lane Following Assist (LFA) is designed to help ensure that the vehicle stays centered in its lane A by monitoring the detected lane markings ahead and adjusting the steering The instrument cluster indicator will initially illuminate white when turned ON It will remain white when LFA does not detect the lane markers When LFA detects the lane markers and can assist the steering, the Lane Following Assist icon will illuminate green B
Hands-off Warning - If the driver takes their hands off the Steering Wheel for several seconds, a warning message will appear on the Instrument Cluster And if hands on the Steering Wheel is not detected continually, LFA will be turned off with additional emergency warning
•Press the Lane Driving Assist button C to turn LFA on or off, when it is first enabled in the User Settings* in the Instrument Cluster or Vehicle Settings* in the Infotainment System
•LFA will operate only when these conditions are met:
– LFA recognizes both sides of the lane markers the vehicle is traveling in
– The vehicle is traveling slower than 90 mph
(But tons located on steering wheel)
REMINDER: When the ignition is cycled, the system returns to its previous state, on or off
Highway Driving Assist (HDA)*†3
Highway Driving Assist (HDA) is designed to adjust the speed of the vehicle when driving on limited/controlled access highways/freeways
When HDA is activated C and the conditions are met, the HDA indicator F will illuminate green If proper conditions are not met, HDA will be in standby mode and the indicator light F will illuminate white When in operation, and if both lanes are recognized, the Instrument Cluster will show the lanes illuminated white and the HDA indicator illuminated green F
HDA User Settings:
To enable HDA , access settings through the Vehicle Settings in the Infotainment System Press the SETUP key, then press VEHICLE on the screen to enter Vehicle Settings Select Driver Assistance, Driving Convenience and then Highway Driving Assist
HDA will operate only when these conditions are met:
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The vehicle is traveling slower than 110 mph or the highway speed limit
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When driving on limited/controlled access highways/freeways
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When the SCC is on and operating
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When the SCC speed is set to current posted highway speed or slower
Highway Driving Assist is not a substitute for safe driving, may not detect all objects around the vehicle, and only functions on cer tain federal highways Always drive safely and use caution
See section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more detailed information, limitations and conditions
Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation
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Highway Driving Assist (HDA) Video
Lane Following Assist (LFA) Video
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ADAS
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
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L FA is supplemental
Do not solely rely on L FA and always pay at tention to the road and its conditions
Actual User Set tings steps may var y by model See section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more detailed information, limitations and conditions
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Rear View Monitor is a supplemental system that displays the view behind the vehicle while the vehicle is in Reverse
Rear View Monitor activates when the:
•Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON/READY position
•Gear Shift Lever is in the R (Reverse) position
REMINDER: RVM may not display ever y object behind the vehicle
Rear View Monitor is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures
Rear View Monitor may not display ever y object behind the vehicle Always drive safely and use caution when backing up
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Rear View Monitor (RVM)†3
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
ADAS
When engaged, SEW is not a substitute for one’s at tention and may not detect all objects surrounding the vehicle Always pay at tention to traf fic and to the area around your vehicle when exiting the vehicle Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)†3
Safe Exit Warning (SEW) can help prevent passengers from opening their door by displaying a warning message on the Instrument Cluster and sounding an audible warning when a vehicle is detected, approaching from behind, and after your vehicle has stopped
SEW Settings:
•SEW can be turned on/off by going to the User Settings* in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Settings* in the Infotainment System
•Only adjust settings when the vehicle is at a standstill, gear shift is in Park and the ignition is on or the Engine Start/Stop button* in the on position
•To access User settings* in the Instrument Cluster - Press the Mode button A on the Steering Wheel to toggle to User Settings Press the OK button B up/down to toggle to Driver Assistance, then Exit Safety
•To access Vehicle settings* in the Infotainment System – Press the SETUP key or the onscreen SETUP button Press VEHICLE to enter Vehicle Settings Select Driver Assistance, Driving Safety, then Exit Safety
Watch for traffic
REMINDER: The setup of SEW will be maintained, as selected, when the ignition is cycled (But tons located on steering wheel)
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The Warning Volume can be adjusted in the User Set tings in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Set tings on the Infotainment System Go to Driver Assistance, Warning Method, then Warning Volume
QUICK TIP
Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)* is a supplemental system that is designed to assist the driver by chiming if any object is detected within the sensing area in the rear and rear side of the vehicle when backing up
•To turn PDW on, press the Parking Safety button A (LED illuminated) To turn PDW off, press again A (LED not illuminated)
•PDW will activate when the ignition is on/ready and the vehicle is in D (Drive) or R (Reverse)
•Parking Distance Warning Auto On – To set the parking distance warning to be on at low speeds, enable it in the User Settings* in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Settings in the infotainment system
•To enable in User settings* in the Instrument Cluster - Press the Mode button B on the Steering Wheel to toggle to User Settings Press the OK button C up/down to toggle to Driver Assistance, then Parking Safety, and select Parking Distance Warning Auto On
•To enable in Vehicle settings* in the Infotainment System – Press the SETUP key or the onscreen SETUP button Press
VEHICLE to enter Vehicle Settings Select Driver Assistance, then Parking Safety and select Parking Distance Warning Auto On
REMINDERS:
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If the vehicle is moving at speeds over 3 mph, PDW may not activate correctly
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When more than t wo objects are sensed at the same time, the closest one will be recognized first
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Images are for illustration purposes only and may not reflect actual operation
Parking Distance Warning (PDW) is not a substitute for proper and safe parking and backing-up procedures Always drive safely and use caution when backing up Parking Distance Warning (PDW) may not detect ever y object in front of or behind the vehicle
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) Video
QR CODEForward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)*†3
ADAS
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
(But tons located on steering wheel)
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Rear Cross-traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)†3
REMINDERS:
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When vehicle power is cycled, RCCA will remain in the previous state
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When a vehicle is approaching within the sensing range, and traveling faster than 3 mph, the RCCA system will show a warning
When engaged, RCCA is a supplemental system Do not solely rely on this system and always pay at tention to the road and its conditions
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Rear Cross-traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) Video
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The Warning Volume can be adjusted in the User Set tings in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Set tings on the Infotainment System Go to Driver Assistance, Warning Method, then Warning Volume
QUICK TIP
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(But tons located on steering wheel)
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ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
ADAS
Rear Cross-traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) is designed to warn the driver under certain conditions It may temporarily apply braking if it detects cross traffic approaching the vehicle when the vehicle is in reverse
When the rear-corner radar sensors detect approaching vehicles from the rear left or rear right side of the vehicle A, RCCA will sound a warning, the warning indicators on the outside rearview mirror will illuminate and a message will appear on the Instrument Cluster LCD B and the Infotainment System If RCCA detects that the collision risk has increased, RCCA automatically applies the brakes to reduce your speed, potentially helping to minimize the effects of a possible collision
RCCA is designed to operate under the following conditions:
•When the gear shift is in Reverse
•When the vehicle is moving slower than 6 mph
RCCA Settings:
•RCCA can be turned on/off by going to the User Settings* in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Settings* in the Infotainment System
•Only adjust settings when the vehicle is at a standstill, gear shift is in Park and the ignition is on or the Engine Start/Stop button* in the on position
•To access User settings* in the Instrument Cluster - Press the Mode button C on the Steering Wheel to toggle to User Settings Press the OK D up/down to toggle to Driver Assistance, then Parking Safety Select Rear Cross-traffic Safety and press the OK button D
•To access Vehicle settings* in the Infotainment System – Press the SETUP key or the onscreen SETUP button Press VEHICLE to enter Vehicle Settings Select Driver Assistance, then Parking Safety and select Rear Cross-traffic Safety
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•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 This is normal HAC operation
•HAC provides a 2-second delay before the vehicle may star t rolling backward
QUICK TIPS
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during certain cornering maneuvers It is a good idea to keep the ESC turned ON 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 star tup
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The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate whenever the ESC is in operation
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
HAC does not replace the need to apply brakes while the vehicle is stopped on an incline
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
(Located left of Steering Wheel)
Press switch A up or down to adjust display brightness of the instrument
panel illumination
REMINDERS:
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The dimmer does not change brightness when lights are turned off
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The dimmer does not adjust brightness on the audio system screens; use the system’s setup menu to adjust brightness on the screens
HAC is designed to help prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when accelerating from a stop while on a steep incline
HAC automatically activates whether the ESC is OFF or ON but does NOT activate when the ESC has malfunctioned
REMINDERS:
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HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position
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In the event of HAC system malfunction, see Authorized Kia Dealer for ser vice
OFFHOLDOFF
Instrument Cluster ControlHill-Start Assist Control (HAC)†5
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)†5
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DRIVER’S PANEL
DRIVER’SPA N ELAB
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To automatically fold mirrors when exiting vehicle, press the LOCK but ton once on the Smar t Key
QUICK TIP
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock
Auto Door Lock/Unlock will engage when the gear shift is moved into or out of the P (Park) position Refer to the User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes on how to turn Auto Door Lock/Unlock ON/OFF
Power/Heated Outside Mirrors
Mirror heaters automatically turn ON/OFF at the same time the Rear Window Defroster is turned ON/OFF Rear Window Defroster button* is located on the climate control system panel
A Pull/Press to operate Driver ’s and Front Passenger ’s Windows Auto-Up/Down*
B Press to Unlock/Lock All Doors
C Press to disable Rear Passenger Windows
REMINDERS:
• When pressed C, controls for the Rear Passenger Windows are disabled
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When closing, be mindful of any objects or persons
REMINDER: To lock position of mirrors, toggle switch to the neutral (center) position
Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock
To fold the mirrors in manually, pull the mirror towards the window
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Move the switch D to the left or right to select mirrors Then press arrows E to adjust mirror position
To both fold and unfold the outside rearview mirrors, press the folding mirror button F as pictured
Power Folding Outside Mirrors*
Manual Folding Mirrors*
DRIVER’S PANEL
DRIVER’SPA N EL
Press the but ton again to stop Auto Up/Down function
QUICK TIP
If needed, pull the mirror firmly until it folds
QUICK TIP
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Turn Signals & Fog Lights*
To operate:
•Tu r n Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right/Left Turn Signal
•Fog Lights - Rotate switch to turn Fog Lights ON/OFF
One-Touch Lane Change Signal is activated by briefly pressing 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
REMINDER: Headlights must be ON for Fog Light operation
One-touchLane Change
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