door lock KIA NIRO 2023 Features and Functions Guide
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58*IF EQUIPPEDNIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID  FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
Digital Key 2 Touch*
Refer to the inside front cover for  more information on QR codes www youtube  com/KiaFeatureVideos
Digital Key 2 Touch Video
QR CODE
Digital Key 2 Touch, through your smartphone, can be used to lock and unlock your vehicle and allow you to start or power off your vehicle, without needing to have a key fob  
Digital Key 2 Touch Setup:
1  First, ensure your Smart Key is inside the vehicle and turn the vehicle on
2   Download the Kia Access App and activate Kia Connect in your vehicle’s Infotainment System (see page 44)
3   Register your smartphone by going to the Vehicle Settings* on the Infotainment System:
– Press SETUP, VEHICLE, DIGITAL KEY C, SMARTPHONE KEY and then MY SMARTPHONE KEY
4   On your smartphone, press CONTINUE, then CONTINUE again, which will open the Wallet or Pass app   Follow the prompts to complete the registration/pairing of your smartphone
5  Place your smartphone in the authentication pad (wireless charging pad) to complete registration   Click Save on the Infotainment System screen and a message will appear showing the process is in place 
6  When the Infotainment System is done pairing, remove the smar tphone and continue the steps to open the Digital Key  in your iPhone® Wallet or Samsung™ Pass
7   When in the Wallet or Pass app, click on the Digital Key A and select the menu icon to adjust other settings or use  other features
Using your Digital Key 2 Touch:
1  To lock or unlock your vehicle with Digital Key, touch phone on door handle (sensor) for more than two seconds   If two-press unlock is set up, when unlocking, touch phone on door handle (sensor) briefly, then pull away and then touch door handle again within four seconds
2  To start your vehicle with Digital Key 2 Touch, place registered smart phone on the authentication pad B (wireless  charging pad; see next page)
Sharing your Digital Key 2 Touch:
1  Open the Wallet or Pass app, click on the Kia Digital Key and select the menu icon to enter settings
2   Under People, click on Invite and follow the prompts to share your Digital Key with one of your contacts – the shared  device must be the same smartphone operating system - Apple iPhone/iWatch or Samsung phone/smartwatch
Revoking shared Digital Key access:
1  Go to the Vehicle Settings* on the Infotainment System    Press SETUP, VEHICLE, DIGITAL KEY, SMARTPHONE KEY  and MY SMARTPHONE KEY  Then delete the Digital Key
2  You can also delete a key using the Kia Access App on your smartphone   Open the Wallet or Pass app, click on the  Kia Digital Key and select the menu icon to enter settings  Under People, click on the contact to revoke    Then click on Revoke Access 
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY F E AT U R E S
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60†LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER   |   *IF EQUIPPEDNIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID  FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
F
HOLD
HOLD
HOLDHOLD
Smart Key / Remote Start*†6
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 Smar t Key fob is within close proximit y 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 unlock/lock Driver ’s Door:
 •Pull out door handle
 •Remove door handle keyhole cover with Mechanical Key by pressing up into slot as shown I
 •Insert Mechanical Key J and turn right to Unlock Driver ’s Door
 •Turn twice within 4 seconds to Unlock All Doors
 •Insert Mechanical Key and turn left to Lock All Doors
 •Return keyhole cover to its original position
Remote Start* H: Lock the doors by pressing the door lock button A within 32 feet distance from the vehicle  Within four (4) seconds of pressing the door lock button A, press and hold the Remote Start button H for more than two (2) seconds to start the vehicle   To stop the Remote Start operation, press the button again  If driver does not enter vehicle within ten minutes of starting the vehicle, the engine will automatically turn off  
REMINDERS:  • Remote but ton configuration may var y depending on vehicle options • 
When reinser ting the mechanical key, make sure it is pushed all the way in until there is a click sound
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information  
Refer to the inside front cover for  more information on QR codes  www youtube  com/KiaFeatureVideos
Smart Key with Remote Start Video
 •If the Smar t Key bat ter y is weak or not working properly, hold the Smar t Key fob up to the Engine Star t/Stop but ton (Lock but ton side closest) and press to star t engine
 •The Smar t Key ’s signal can be blocked by the normal operation of a cell phone or smar tphone   To help prevent this, store each device separately
QUICK TIPS
QR CODES
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY F E AT U R E S
H
G
B
A
C
D
E
I
J 
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61*IF EQUIPPEDALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS  
The sunroof glass and sunshade operation is controlled by a multidirectional switch E, and the ignition needs to be in the ON position to operate the sunroof glass and sunshade 
To slide the sunroof glass and sunshade:
 • 
Auto Open: Slide switch E backward to the farthest position and release
 • 
Auto Close (Sunroof only): Slide the switch E forward to the farthest position and release
Tilt the Sunroof:
 •Tilt open: Press switch E upward
 •Tilt close: Press switch E forward
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
 •Press lens A to turn the Driver ’s/ Passenger ’s Map Lamps 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 
 •Press button B to turn all the Map/ Room Lamps ON/OFF
 • 
Press button C to turn the Map/Room  Lamp ON, for 30 seconds, when a door  is opened, unlocked from Smart Key or  the ignition is turned OFF   When pressed  and a door is opened, or doors are unlocked from the Smart Key, the Map and Room Lamps turn ON for approximately 30 seconds  
 •Press button D to turn the Room Lamp ON/OFF
Sunroof Operation*
REMINDERS: 
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Sunshade needs to remain OPEN while Sunroof is open
 •When closing, be mindful of any objects or persons
 • 
If the sunroof is not fully closed, a warning will sound and display on the instrument cluster when the following occur:
 -The vehicle is powered off
 -The Smar t Key is removed from the vehicle
 -The driver ’s door is opened
(Type B)
 •When doors are unlocked by the Smar t 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 bat ter y discharge
QUICK TIPS
 •To stop the Sunroof at any position, push or pull the Sunroof control lever in any direction  
 •While driving with the rear windows down or with the sunroof* in an open or par tially open position, a wind buffeting or pulsation noise may be heard  This noise is a normal occurrence and can be reduced or eliminated by the following:
 -If the noise occurs with one or both of the rear windows down, par tially lower both  front windows approximately 1 inch
 -If the noise occurs with the sunroof open, slightly reduce the size of the sunroof opening
QUICK TIPS
Do not adjust the Sunroof or Sunshade while driving  This could result in loss of control of the vehicle 
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY F E AT U R E S
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information   
Refer to the inside front cover for  more information on QR codes  www youtube  com/KiaFeatureVideos
Sunroof Video
QR CODE
D
AA
BC
E 
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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  
62NIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID  FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE†LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER   |   *IF EQUIPPED
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY F E AT U R E S
Refer to the inside front cover for  more information on QR codes  www youtube  com/KiaFeatureVideos
Kia Fuel Cap Video
Fuel Filler Lid Video
QR CODES
OFFHOLDOFF
 ' V F M  ' J M M F S  - J E
(But tons located on Driver's Panel to the left  of the Steering Wheel)
Hood Release Lever and Latch
(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 but ton is located on the left side of the Steering Wheel on the lower but ton panel
 • 
It is normal to hear one click when tightening and for the Fuel Cap to click back when released
CLICK!
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information   
REMINDERS: 
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Sunvisor may not shield all direct light
 • 
Do not operate the vehicle if Sunvisor is impairing your visibilit y
 • 
Be aware of your seating position when adjusting or swinging Sunvisor around from the front or side windows
Sunvisor†1 6
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information  Refer to section 8 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information   
Refer to section 8 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information  
There may be a delay in Fuel Filler Lid opening for about 20 seconds due to depressurization  
QUICK TIP
Use the Sunvisor to shield direct light through the front or side windows   Move the Sunvisor out and adjust as needed 
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 
C
AB 
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64NIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID  FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE†LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER   |   *IF EQUIPPED
A
(Handle located outside liftgate below Kia badge)
Hybrid Battery Cooling Duct (Hybrids only)
REMINDER: 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*†1 9
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  
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information 
 •The Liftgate must be unlocked before it can be opened by the Liftgate Release But ton
 •The Liftgate unlocks automatically and then can be opened manually when the Smar t Key* is within close proximit y to the vehicle’s hatch
QUICK TIPS
Clean the air intake for the hybrid bat ter y regularly with a dr y cloth  
QUICK TIP
The Hybrid Battery Cooling Duct, located under the center of the 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  
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY F E AT U R E S
Refer to the inside front cover for  more information on QR codes www youtube  com/KiaFeatureVideos
Liftgate Button and Operation Video
Manual Liftgate & Key Fob Controls Video
QR CODES 
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65*IF EQUIPPEDALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS  
 •The Tire Mobilit y Kit is a temporar y 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 t ype of tires
 •Some damaged tires cannot be sealed completely; do not use the kit if it appears a tire is damaged beyond repair
QUICK TIPS
Refer to the inside front cover for  more information on QR codes www youtube  com/KiaFeatureVideos
Tire Mobility Kit Video
Latch Anchors for the Child Restraint System Video
QR CODES
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
REMINDERS: 
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The above images are for illustration purposes only and may not reflect actual operation
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After tire is properly sealed, drive cautiously at a maximum speed of 50 mph for a maximum distance of up to 120 miles
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information 
Refer to section 7 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information 
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
Child-Protector Rear Door Locks (Manual)
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY F E AT U R E S
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B