ABS KIA NIRO 2023 Features and Functions Guide
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4*IF EQUIPPEDNIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID  FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
Indicators & Warning Lights
High Beam Indicator
Light ON Indicator
Front Fog Light Indicator*
Master Warning Indicator
For ward Safet y Warning Indicator*
Lane Safet y Indicator
Electronic Brake Force (EBD) System Warning Indicator(Two separate indicators on Instrument Cluster  lit at same time)
Immobilizer Indicator* 
READY Indicator
EVEV Mode Indicator
ECO Indicator
SPORT Mode Indicator
Hybrid System Warning Indicator
 
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Indicator
Charging System Warning Indicator
Seat Belt Warning Indicator
Malfunction Indicator
Low Tire Pressure Light / Tire Pressure Monitoring  System (TPMS) Malfunction IndicatorElectronic Stabilit y Control (ESC) Indicator / ESC Malfunction Indicator
 
Electronic Stabilit y Control (ESC) OFF Indicator
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Indicator
Motor Driven Power Steering(MDPS) Warning Indicator
Airbag Warning Indicator
Parking Brake Indicator
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Warning Indicator
Low Fuel Level Warning Indicator
Cruise Indicator*
Trunk Open Warning Indicator
Door Ajar Warning Indicator
(red color) 
(yellow color)
Regenerative Brake Warning Indicator (Two separate  indicators on Instrument Cluster lit at same time)
❄Icy Road Warning Indicator
LED Headlamp Warning Indicator*
Charging Cable Connection Indicator (Plug-In Hybrid)*
Exhaust System (GPF) Warning Indicator (Gasoline Engine)
Green Zone Drive Mode Indicator
Your vehicle’s instrument cluster & indicator light locations may differ from those in the illustrations  For more information on the instrument cluster, the LCD Warning Messages and the function of all indicator and warning lights, please refer to section 5 of the Owner ’s Manual   
This illustration is for demonstration purposes only  Some indicators and warning lights may not appear in illustration  On the vehicle, they may appear in the LCD 
EF
75°F
1 2 .10 10 20 30
324mi2400mi
AUTO
HOLD
MPH
EPB
HEV
ABS EPB
CHARGE
 
POWER
L
H
(LCD Type B Cluster)
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
INSTRUMENTCLUSTER    
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6*IF EQUIPPEDNIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID  FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
Hybrid / Plug-In Hybrid Indicators at Startup
A   
Hybrid System Gauge – Indicates how economically the vehicle is being driven
 •CHARGE (Blue zone): High-efficiency range
 •ECO (Green zone): Normal-efficiency range
 •POWER (Grey zone): Low-efficiency range
B   EV/HEV Mode – Displays the EV/HEV/AUTO/EV+* mode
C    
Ready – Illuminates when the hybrid system is operational   Even if the engine  is off, the vehicle can be driven
D   State of Charge (SOC) – Displays the hybrid battery charge status
To change the Plug-In Hybrid Mode, press the EV button E; switch between Automatic (AUTO), Electric (EV) mode and Hybrid (HEV) mode each time the button is pressed   The indicator will display on the Instrument Cluster LCD F 
 •Automatic Mode - AUTO will be displayed on the instrument cluster and the vehicle will operate in Hybrid or Electric vehicle mode as needed
 •Electric Mode - EV will display on the instrument cluster and the vehicle operates on the EV battery until the power is low, then it switches to HYBRID mode
 •EV+ Mode - Press and hold the EV button to change to EV+ mode, where the vehicle runs on the EV battery except when the accelerator pedal is pressed all the way down   Then the gasoline engine turns on to provide extra power
 •Hybrid Mode - HEV will display on the instrument cluster and the high-voltage hybrid battery and the gasoline engine are both used to drive the vehicle
REMINDER: Avoid star ting or driving the vehicle when the fuel tank is empt y   As the engine will be incapable of charging the high-voltage hybrid bat ter y, the bat ter y will lose its charge and may be damaged  
(Center console next to shift dial)
For more information on the Hybrid system over view, please refer to section 1 of the Owner ’s Manual  
For more information on Plug-in Hybrid modes, please refer to section 1 of the Owner ’s Manual 
Refer to the inside front cover for  more information on QR codes www youtube  com/KiaFeatureVideos
Plug-In Hybrid Instrument Cluster Overview Video
Plug-In Hybrid Modes - Automatic, EV and HEV Video
EV Button / Plug-In Hybrid Modes (Plug-In Hybrid only)
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
INSTRUMENTCLUSTERQR CODES
E F
75°F
1 2 .10 10 20 30
324mi2400mi
AUTO
HOLD
MPH
EPB
HEV
READY
ABS EPB
CHARGEPOWER
L
H
ECO
E F
75°F
1 2 .10 10 20 30
324mi2400mi
AUTO
HOLD
MPH
EPB
HEV
READY
ABS EPB
CHARGEPOWER
L
H
ECO
B
A
CD
ENGINESTARTSTOP
AUTO
HOLD
EV
R N
P
D
E
F
75°F
1 2 .10 10 20 30
324mi2400mi
AUTO
HOLD
MPH
EPB
HEV
READY
ABS EPB
CHARGEPOWER
L
H
ECO
E
F          
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7*IF EQUIPPEDALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS  
REMINDER: The engine may star t in cer tain situations 
The drive modes may be changed according to the driver ’s preferences or road conditions  To cycle through the drive modes, press the Drive Mode button A  When a drive mode is selected (ECO or SPORT), the drive mode indicator will illuminate in the Instrument Cluster 
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information  
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information 
INSTRUMENT CLUSTERINSTRUMENTCLUSTER
(But tons located on Steering Wheel–Type B)
EF
75°F
0 10 20 30
324mi
AUTO
HOLD
MPH
EPB
HEV
READY
ABS EPB
CHARGEPOWER
L
H
ECO
C
BSPORT
ECO
REMINDERS: 
 • 
When ECO mode is selected, the following  may occur to help improve fuel economy:  -Acceleration may be slightly reduced when  the accelerator is fully depressed  -Air conditioner per formance may be limited  -Shift pat tern of the automatic transmission may change  -Engine noise may decrease  -System’s power will be limited when driving uphill 
 •When SPORT mode is selected, fuel economy may decrease 
 •The system defaults to ECO mode when ignition is in the ON position 
 •Steering effor t may be slightly increased in SPORT mode
Drive Mode Integrated Control System*Green Zone Drive Mode*
When Green Zone Drive Mode is enabled, the vehicle switches to EV mode when entering “green zone” registration points, like schools, hospitals, parks, etc, based on navigation information provided and driving history   
To enable, go to User Settings* in the Instrument Cluster or 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  B on the Steering Wheel to toggle to User Settings   Press the OK button C up/down to toggle to ECO Vehicle and then Green Zone EV Drive
 •To access Vehicle settings* in the Infotainment System – Press the SETUP key or the onscreen SETUP button  Press VEHICLE to enter Vehicle Settings   Select ECO Vehicle and then Green Zone EV Drive
96%Lv 1READY
DRIVE
MODE
96%
L v 1
READY
DRIVE
MODE
A
(Center left side of steering wheel)