KIA NIRO 2023 Features and Functions Guide

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Automatic Climate Control - Touch-Sensitive Control Panel Video
Auto Defogging System (ADS) Video
Automatic Climate Control
A Driver Temperature Control knob
B Front Windshield Defroster
C Rear Windshield Defroster
D AUTO Climate
E Recirculated Air button
F Toggle between Climate and Infotainment Controls; Press and hold to set the default mode displayed
G Driver Only Climate display
H Fan Speed Control knob
I Mode Display
J A/C On-Off
K SYNC (Dual Zone)
L Passenger Climate display
M Passenger Climate Control knob
Climate Control Auto Function
Press AUTO to select Full Auto Operation The Auto setting automatically controls the air flow modes, fan speeds, air intake and air conditioning according to the temperature setting selected Turn temperature control knob A to the desired temperature
Auto Defogging System: Auto defogging is designed to reduce the fogging up of the inside of the windshield by automatically sensing the moisture of the inside of the windshield The
system will automatically change to defrost mode when needed
Auto Defogging is set ON by default To cancel Auto Defogging, press and hold the Front Defrost button for three seconds when the vehicle power is on (the defrost button light will flash three times and the ADS OFF icon will illuminate) To turn Auto Defogging on again, press and hold the Front Defrost button again for three seconds and the defrost button light will flash 6 times and ADS OFF icon will turn off
Driver Only Ventilation: Driver Only Ventilation restricts air flow to the driver ’s side vents only This can help to optimize driving range by limiting the power drawn from the battery Press DRIVER ONLY button G to enable air flow through the driver ’s side vents only
Defrost Outside and/or Inside Windshield:
1 Set Front Fan Speed H to the highest position
2 Set Temperature to Hot A
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Press the Front Defrost button B
REMINDERS:
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Continuous use of the climate control system in the recirculated air position may allow humidit y to increase inside the vehicle which may fog the glass and obscure visibilit y
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Pressing any but ton during AUTO operation will deactivate the AUTO function and switch to manual mode, except for Temperature Control
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When in AUTO mode, Air Flow mode and Fan Speed do not display on the Climate Control Display
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Cold or warm ambient air may flow in through vents if Recirculated Air but ton is not pressed ON (LED lit)
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Continuous use of the A /C and heater may allow the Energy Consumption to increase, especially excessive use of the heater
Air Flow Modes I:
To select Air Flow Modes, press
the Mode selection button:
Face-Level
Bi-Level
Floor-Level
Floor/Defrost-Level
•Defrost mode activates A /C and opens Fresh Air Vent to help dehumidify the air and improve defog per formance
•During Auto Operation, the A /C indicator will NOT illuminate The fan speed, air intake, air flow and air conditioning may automatically be engaged at any time to reach desired temperature and reduce humidit y
•Keep inside glass as clean as possible to reduce window fogging
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Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
D: Drive, left gate (Manual Mode)
[+]: Manual Mode Upshift
[–] : Manual Mode Downshift
Manual Mode: To enter Manual Mode, move shift lever from D to left gate When in Manual Mode, if the shift lever is not moved up or down, then the vehicle will automatically shift gears To shift while in Manual mode, move shift lever up [+] to upshift or down [–] to downshift
Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)
The Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) gives the driving feel of a manual transmission, yet provides the ease of a fully automatic transmission
The following are unique driving tips for the Dual Clutch Transmission:
•To hold the vehicle stationary on an incline, the service brake or parking brake MUST be used or the gear shift MUST be in the (P) Park position If the vehicle is held stationary by applying the accelerator pedal on a slope, the clutch/transmission may overheat, resulting in damage
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Avoid aggressive launches on steep grades as this may result in an overheated clutch and transmission
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A slight time lag may be experienced at takeoff from standstill during aggressive acceleration maneuvers
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If the clutch is overheating, the first warning, an amber-colored warning light , will be displayed in the instrument c l us t e r When indicator turns red, reduce speed, pull over and place the vehicle in Park until it cools
Refer to the Owner ’s Manual section 6 for additional information on DCT operation or call Kia Consumer Affairs for additional information
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Automatic Transmission - Sportmatic Shifting with Gear Shift Video
Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) Driving Experience Video
Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting* (Hybrids only)
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Paddle Shifters*
Plug-In Hybrids (Rotary Dial Shifter) - When the Drive Mode is in Sport mode, use the paddle shifters to shift gears The gear will be displayed on the instrument cluster
Hybrids (Shift Lever) – Move the shift lever to (D) Drive position, and then to the left gate (+/-) (Manual Mode / Sportmatic Shifting)
•Pull the left paddle shifter (-) to shift down one gear
•Pull the right paddle shifter (+) to shift up one gear
The paddle shifters do not operate when:
•Both paddle shifters are pulled at the same time
•The vehicle speed is below 2 mph
•The accelerator pedal is slowly pressed for more than 6 seconds
•The drive mode is switched from Sport to ECO
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Rotary Dial ShifterVideo
Plug-In Hybrid Paddle Switches / Paddle Shifters Video
QR CODERotary Dial Shifter* (Plug-In Hybrids only)
Rotate dial for the following:
P: Park - Press to place in Park To release the Parking Brake, rotate dial to R, D or N
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
(Located on center console below Power but ton)
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REMINDER: The vehicle is equipped with a shift-by-wire system and a shift-lock system that prevents you from shifting gears without depressing the brake pedal

Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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•When leaving your keys with parking lot at tendants or valet, make sure to inform them how to operate the EPB
•If parked on a steep incline, pull up the EPB switch for more than 3 seconds for a firmer EPB application
•Pull up and hold EPB switch a second time to increase brake pressure if parked on a decline or incline
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Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
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REMINDERS:
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As a bulb check, the EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON
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If the warning light does not illuminate temporarily, or continues to remain lit, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked
•The EPB should not be operated while the vehicle is moving
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A click or electric brake motor sound may be heard while operating or releasing the EPB, but these conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB is functioning properly
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Auto Hold temporarily maintains the vehicle at a standstill even though the brake pedal is not depressed after the driver brings the vehicle to a complete stop by depressing the brake pedal Auto Hold can be turned On/Off using the AUTO HOLD button A on the center panel below the gear shift Before Auto Hold will operate, the driver ’s door, engine hood and liftgate must be closed, and the driver ’s seat belt must be fastened
The Auto Hold indicator on the Instrument Cluster has four states:
White: Standby – When vehicle is in Park and at a standstill, and AUTO HOLD button A is pressed On, the indicator will illuminate white While driving the vehicle (vehicle is not at a standstill), the Auto Hold indicator will remain white
Green: Engaged – When coming to a complete stop by depressing the brake pedal, the Auto Hold indicator changes from white to green
Off (not illuminated) – The indicator will turn Off when the AUTO HOLD button A is manually pressed Off or when the EPB is manually turned On
Yellow: Malfunction – When the indicator is illuminated yellow, there may be a system malfunction Take your vehicle to a local Kia dealer
Auto Hold
REMINDERS:
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Auto Hold only operates when vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or Neutral
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To reduce the risk of an accident, do not activate Auto Hold while driving downhill, backing up or parking your vehicle
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Do not solely rely on the Auto Hold system to keep the vehicle stopped Always pay at tention to traf fic and road conditions, and be prepared to depress the brakes
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) / Auto Hold Video
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The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) system utilizes an electric motor to engage the parking brake
Applying the Parking Brake
Depress the brake pedal and pull up the EPB switch B Ensure that the indicator light is illuminated on the instrument cluster
Releasing the Parking Brake
The EPB will automatically release when the brake pedal is engaged and shifter is shifted out of P (Park) to R (Reverse) or shifted out of N (Neutral) to Reverse or D (Drive)
To release EPB manually, depress the brake pedal, then press the EPB switch B down, with the ignition switch in the ON position Ensure that the indicator light is OFF
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•With the seat warmer switch in the ON position, the heating system in the seat turns OFF or ON automatically depending on the seat temperature
•System is OFF by default
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Seat Warmers*†1 3 / Ventilated Seats*
REMINDER: Use extreme caution when using the seat warmers to avoid burns
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
A Seat Warmers
•Press the button once for high setting (3 LEDs lit)
•Press the button twice for medium setting (2 LEDs lit)
•Press a third time for low setting (1 LED lit) and again to turn OFF
B Ventilated Seats
•Press the button once for high setting (3 LEDs lit)
•Press twice for medium setting (2 LEDs lit)
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Seat Warmers/Ventilated Seats Video
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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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Driver Position Memory System*†1 1
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 one of the memory buttons A within 5 seconds The system will beep twice when memory has been stored
3 “Driver (1 or 2) set is memorized” will appear on the instrument cluster LCD screen
Do not at tempt to operate the driver position memor y system while the vehicle is moving This could result in a loss of control of the vehicle
Front Seat Headrest Adjustment†11
•To raise headrest: Pull headrest up
•To lower headrest: Press lock B, then press the headrest down
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Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed Headrests can provide critical neck and head suppor t in an accident
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Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat with Memory Settings Video
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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” C 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 infotainment system select Convenience, then Rear Occupant Alert and check/uncheck the box
REMINDER: Always be sure to check the passenger areas before leaving the vehicle
Rear Occupant Aler t is not a substitute for one’s at tention and may not detect all movement within the vehicle Always check the vehicle interior when exiting the vehicle
See section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with Door Monitoring Video
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SeatbackLumbarSeatSeat Cushion
6-Way Manual Adjustable
Driver’s Seat*†1 1
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
Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat*†1 1
Move/Press controls to adjust Seat forward/backward, Seat Cushion tilt up/down, Seatback forward/backward or Lumbar forward/backward
REMINDER: Do not at tempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving This could result in loss of control of the vehicle
Do not at tempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving This could result in loss of control of the vehicle
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat Video
Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat with Memory Settings Video
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When adjusting seat for ward or backward, ensure seat clicks or locks into place before driving vehicle
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•It may be necessar y 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 bot tom of Folder Lever
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Folding Rear Seats
To Fold:
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 Unfold:
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
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Before unfolding Seatback, ensure the metal seat belt tab is placed into the holder
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Always make sure the seatback is locked in place when unfolded
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Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Remote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)*
Remote but ton configuration may var y depending on vehicle options To turn OFF Alarm, press any but ton
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
D Press the release button to unfold the key
E Press to lock All doors; Press twice within two seconds to sound the horn
F Press to unlock Driver ’s Door; Press twice in 4 seconds to unlock All Doors and Liftgate
G Press and hold for more than 1 second to unlock Liftgate Then lift by the handle to manually open Liftgate
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Kia Smart & Folding Key Fobs Video
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Digital Key 2 Touch*
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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
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