steering wheel KIA NIRO 2023 Features and Functions Guide

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Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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
OFFAUTO
AUTO
OFFAUTO
AUTO
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
STEERING

WHEEL CONTROLS

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If ignition is cycled, the Heated Steering Wheel turns OFF Press but ton again to turn ON
QUICK TIP
•Pressing lever up increases Intermit tent wipe frequency and wipe speed Pressing lever down decreases frequency of wipes
•Set the wiper to OFF position when the wiper is not in use
•LO and HI sets wiper speed No intermit tent wipe function on Rear Wipers
QUICK TIPS
(Located beside gear shift dial)
Heated Steering Wheel Button*
REMINDER: If the steering wheel becomes too warm, turn the system off The heated steering wheel may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time
Windshield/Rear Wipers & Washers
To operate Rear Wiper & Washer:
•Rotate Rear Wiper switch to change Wiper modes
•Push to spray and wipe
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Wipers and Wipers Stalk Video
QR CODE
Press button A to turn ON/OFF steering wheel heater while the ignition or Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position
Steering wheel heater will turn off automatically in 30 minutes, or when button is pressed again to deactivate Steering wheel heater will turn ON or OFF automatically depending on the steering wheel temperature
To operate Windshield Wipers and Washers:
•Move lever Up/Down to change Wiper modes
•Press switch B Up/Down to adjust Intermittent Wipe Speed
•Pull lever to spray and wipe
Rain Sensing (Auto Control Wipe):
The rain sensor located on the upper end of the windshield glass senses the amount of rainfall and controls the wiping cycle for the interval selected The more it rains, the faster the wiper operates When the rain stops, the wiper stops
To vary the speed setting, press the Wiper Switch C up/down
If the wiper lever is set in AUTO mode when the Power button is ON, the wiper will operate once to per form a self-check of the system
B
C
AUTO
WINDSHIELD MIST: Single wipeOFF: Wiper offINT/AUTO: Auto control wipe (rain sensing)LO: Slow wipeHI: Fast wipe
ENGINESTARTSTOP
AUTO
HOLD
EV
R N
P
D
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
STEERING

WHEEL CONTROLS
A

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It may be helpful to pull/push bot tom of Steering Wheel towards/away from you to adjust desired distance
QUICK TIP
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel†1 7
Do not at tempt to adjust steering wheel position when vehicle is in motion as this may cause you to lose control of the vehicle
For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
For more information, refer to section 5 of the Owner ’s Manual
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Tilt/Telescoping/Heated Steering Wheel Video
QR CODE
To adjust the Steering Wheel, push the lock-release lever A down and adjust the desired angle B and distance C
When finished, pull the lock-release lever A up to lock Steering Wheel in place
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
STEERING

WHEEL CONTROLS
A
C
B

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A
Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower speaker volume Mute button: Press to mute the microphone during a call
B Talk/Voice Recognition button: Press to activate voice recognition/bring up menus/place calls with minimal voice command prompts from the system Press and hold to exit voice recognition; press and hold to start voice recognition of a connected smartphone via phone projection (Button operation may vary depending on smartphone specifications)
Kia Connect with Navigation system* – When enrolled with a Kia Connect subscription, press this button to activate the Kia Connect Voice Assist to use navigation guidance and search destinations
C Receive/Place Call button: Press to receive/place/end calls In vehicles with navigation, if no phone is paired, press button to pair a phone
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology†2 , 1 5
Yo u r vehicle’s steering wheel but tons may differ from those in the illustrations See your Owner ’s Manual for more details
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided Drivers should remain at tentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving
For more information, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide For Bluetooth® Wireless Technology FAQs, go to w w w kia com, Owners section, or call Consumer Information for Bluetooth® Technology at (800) 333-4KIA Refer to your Owner ’s Manual for more specific Bluetooth® Wireless Technology phone pairing and operation instructions
(Type B shown)
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Phone book transfer upload time varies by phone model and with the number of phone book entries
•When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command
•Because of differences in phone qualit y, ser vice providers and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology chip programming, functionalit y may differ from one phone to another
•The system may register or pair multiple Bluetooth® devices See the Car Multimedia System User ’s Manual for more information on setup and limitations
QUICK TIPS
When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command
QUICK TIP
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Steering Wheel Controls Video
QR CODE
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS
INFOTAINMENTSYSTEMS
Pairing a Phone
For instructions on how to pair a phone, refer to the Car Multimedia System User ’s Manual or your vehicle’s Quick Start Guide
How to Place a Call
•Option 1: Press the Receive/Place Call button C (displays the phone screen with call history)
•Option 2: Press the Talk button B Then say the command “Call {name}” or “Dial {number}” followed by contact name or number
During the pairing process, be sure to accept the connection requests on the phone for contacts download and to allow acceptance of all future Bluetooth® connection requests
QUICK TIP
B
A
C

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Pressing the Audio Mode but ton for more than 1 second will turn Audio Mode ON/OFF
QUICK TIP
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Bluetooth® Music Streaming: If the Bluetooth® music is inaudible or too low, you may need to turn up the volume on the connected phone
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When placing a call, speak in a natural, moderate tone, with clear pronunciation The system may have trouble recognizing commands if you speak too softly or too loudly
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Always wait for the beep before speaking any commands
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Close windows and turn off A /C - Open windows, weather (wind/rain), or an A /C fan operating at higher speeds can inter fere with Voice Recognition
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Press the talk but ton and say “Help” to get a list of available commands
QUICK TIPSVoice Recognition and Phone Contact Tips
The system may have difficulty understanding some accents or uncommon names Improve the per formance by making a few simple changes to your phone contacts To help optimize the Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Voice Recognition system, see other tips and reminders under Quick Tips
•Use full names (first and last names) vs short or single-syllable names (e g , “John Smith” vs “Dad,” “Smith Residence” vs “Home”)
•Avoid using special characters, emojis or hyphenated names (e g , @, &, #, /, -, *, +, etc )
•Avoid using acronyms (e g , “In Case of Emergency” vs “ICE”) or words with all capital letters
•Spell words completely, no abbreviations (e g , “Doctor Smith” vs “Dr Smith”)
Audio Controls†1 5
A
Audio MODE button: Press to cycle through FM/AM/SiriusXM®/Media modes
Audio System ON/OFF: Press to turn power on Press and hold to turn power off (Standard Audio System - Value only)
B
Seek/Preset button: FM/AM/SiriusXM® Modes: Press up/down to advance through Preset Stations Press and hold to auto seek
Media Mode: Press up/down to move Track Up/Down Press & hold up/down to fast forward/rewind (except for Bluetooth® Audio)
C
Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower volume
Mute button: Press to mute all audio
D Custom button H  Press to access user-selected feature Press and hold the button to select one of the features available
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided Drivers should remain at tentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park
For fur ther audio system operation, refer to pages 40-46
Your vehicle’s steering wheel but tons may differ from those in the illustration See your Owner ’s Manual for more details
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Voice Recognition Tips Video
Steering Wheel Controls Video
Star, Favorite & Radio Presets Buttons Video
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology†2 , 1 5 (continued)QR CODES
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS
INFOTAINMENTSYSTEMS
B
D
A
C

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
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY F E AT U R E S
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Kia Fuel Cap Video
Fuel Filler Lid Video
QR CODES
OFFHOLDOFF
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(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:
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The Fuel Filler Door Release but ton is located on the left side of the Steering Wheel on the lower but ton panel
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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
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Do not operate the vehicle if Sunvisor is impairing your visibilit y
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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

LEGAL DISCLAIMERS
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe personal injury or death. The driver’s primary responsibility is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle. 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.Safety Features: No system, no matter how advanced, can compensate for all driver error and/or driving conditions. Always drive safely.1. Kia Connect: Purchase/lease of certain 2022 and newer Kia vehicles with Kia Connect includes a complimentary 1-year subscription starting from new vehicle retail sale/lease date as recorded by the dealer. After your complimentary 1-year Kia Connect subscription expires, continued access to the full suite of Kia Connect services available on your Kia will require a paid subscription at the then-current subscription rate or your use of certain Kia Connect features may immediately terminate. Use of Kia Connect is subject to agreement to the Kia Connect Privacy Policy (available at owners.kia.com/us/en/privacy-policy.html) and Terms of Service (available at owners.kia.com/us/en/terms-of-service.html). Complimentary Kia Connect subscription is transferable to subsequent owner during the original Kia Connect service term. Only use Kia Connect when safe to do so. Kia Connect may currently be unavailable for Model Year 2022 and newer vehicles sold or purchased in Massachusetts; please see the Kia Owners Portal for updates on availability. Kia Access app is available from the Apple® App Store® or Google Play Store™. Kia America, Inc. reserves the right to change or discontinue Kia Connect at any time without prior notification or incurring any future obligation. Message and data rates may apply. Cellular and GPS coverage is required to use most features. Kia Connect features may vary by model, model year, and trim level. Features, specifications, and fees are subject to change. For more on details and limitations, visit www.kia.com or your authorized Kia dealer. Apple® and App Store® are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Google™ and its logos are trademarks of Google LLC.
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11. Seat adjustments:Reclining the passenger seats can reduce the effectiveness of the safety restraint system and may lead to additional injury in an accident.12. Seat belts:For maximum protection, always wear your seatbelt.13. Seat warmers:Use extreme caution when using the seat warmers to avoid burns. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more information.14. SiriusXM®:SiriusXM Satellite Radio, SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link each require a subscription sold separately, or as a package, by SiriusXM Radio Inc. If you decide to continue your service at the end of your trial subscription, the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill at then-current rates until you call 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. Other fees and taxes will apply. All fees and programming are subject to change. Not all vehicles or devices are capable of receiving all services offered by SiriusXM. Data displays and individual product availability vary by vehicle hardware. Current information and features may not be available in all locations, or on all receivers. Weather Forecast, Current Conditions may not be available in all locations. Images above are for representative purposes only and are not real products. For actual features and images of real products, consult the vehicle manufacturer. SiriusXM is not responsible for any errors or inaccuracies in the data services or their use in the vehicle. Travel Link Stocks displays current price and daily delta of around 7,000 actively reported securities traded on the NYSE®, NASDAQ® and AMEX®. The service is delayed approximately 20 minutes. SiriusXM satellite service is available only to those at least 18 years of age in the 48 contiguous USA, DC, and Puerto Rico (with coverage limitations). SiriusXM Internet Radio service is available throughout our satellite service area and in AK and HI. © 2021 SiriusXM Radio Inc. Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc.15. Steering-wheel-mounted controls:Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Remain attentive to driving and be cautious when using steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving.16. Sunvisors:Sunvisor may not shield all direct light. Do not operate the vehicle if sunvisor is impairing your visibility.17. Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel:Never attempt to adjust steering wheel position when vehicle is in motion.18. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS):Even with Tire Pressure Monitoring System, check tire pressure on a regular basis.19. Power Liftgate / Smart Liftgate: Driving with the liftgate open may be unlawful and can draw dangerous exhaust fumes into your vehicle; if you choose to do so, keep air vents and all windows open for improved ventilation.20. The myQ logo is a registered trademark of The Chamberlain Group, Inc.