light KIA NIRO EV 2019 Features and Functions Guide
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19ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS . *IF EQUIPPED †LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER
Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)*†7
With the Engine Start /Stop button in the ON position, press
the LK A button A to turn system ON . The instrument cluster
indicator will initially illuminate white . It will remain
white when the vehicle is traveling less than 40 mph or the
system does not detect the lane markers . When the LK A
system detects the lane markers and can assist the steering,
the LK A icon will illuminate green .
If the LK A detects that you are moving outside of your lane,
the system may give an audible warning and display a LDW
(Lane Departure Warning) alert on the instrument cluster .
If the vehicle continues to move outside of the lane, the
LK A will apply a slight adjustment to the steering, trying to
prevent the vehicle from moving outside its lane .
Standard LK A is the operating mode by default when the
LK A button is depressed to ON . To switch between modes
(Standard LK A, Active LK A and Lane Departure), go to User
Settings in the Instrument Cluster .
All systems will operate under the following conditions:
•The vehicle exceeds approximately 40 mph
•The LK A system recognizes both sides of the lane markers
the vehicle is traveling in
•The vehicle is between the lane markers
REMINDERS:
• LK A will not issue a warning if the turn signal or hazard signal is activated
• LK A will return to its previous setting on/off when the ignition is cycled
Lane Keeping Assist is not a substitute for safe driving, and may not always detect if the vehicle is moving outside of its lane. Always drive safely and use caution.
Your vehicle’s instrument cluster & indicator light locations may differ from those in the illustrations. For more information on the instrument cluster, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.
These illustrations are for demonstration purposes only. Actual indicators may vary in appearance.
When the LK A sensor detects the lane traveled in, both lanes are illuminatedWhen the LK A sensor does not detect the lane traveled in the lanes are not illuminated
When the LK A sensor detects the vehicle moving outside of the lane being traveled in, a yellow indicator will illuminate either on the left or right lane (shown in both images above)
Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping AssistLane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping AssistLane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist Video
To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
QR CODE
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
AUTO
OFF
(Buttons are located left of the Steering Wheel)
AUTO
OFF
A
DRIVER'S PANEL
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)†9
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during certain
cornering maneuvers . It is a good idea to keep 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 startup
•
The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate whenever the ESC is in operation
For more information on Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and its specific features and operations, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
HAC does not replace the need to apply brakes while the vehicle is stopped on an incline.
Instrument Cluster Control
Press switch A up or down to
adjust display brightness of the
instrument panel illumination .
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)†9
The HAC system is designed to help prevent the vehicle from rolling
backward when accelerating from a stop while on a steep incline .
The HAC system automatically activates whether the ESC is OFF or ON but
does NOT activate when the ESC has malfunctioned .
REMINDERS:
•
The HAC system does not operate when the Rotary Dial Shifter Knob is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position
•In the event of an HAC system malfunction, see an Authorized Kia Dealer for service
•
•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 two-second delay before the vehicle may start rolling backward
QUICK TIPS
AUTO
OFF
(Buttons are located left of the Steering Wheel)
AUTO
OFF
BA
DRIVER'S PANEL
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22NIRO EV FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE*IF EQUIPPED †LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER
To use electrical accessories:
ACC position •When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the POWER button once (amber light A )
ON position •When already in the ACC position (amber light A ) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the POWER button again (red light B ) •
When in the OFF position (not illuminated) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the POWER button twice (red light B )
Keeping the vehicle in ACC or ON position without turning the vehicle Power on may discharge the vehicle’s battery .
QUICK TIPS
POWER
AB
REMINDERS:
•
In an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the vehicle off and to the ACC position by pressing the POWER button for more than 2 seconds or 3 times successively within 3 seconds
•
If the Smart Key battery is weak or not working properly, hold the Smart Key fob up to the POWER button (Lock button side closest) and press to start vehicle
•
Do not turn the vehicle off by pushing the POWER button while the vehicle is in motion . If the vehicle has been turned off the power brake and power steering system cannot operate
Power Button†15
To start the vehicle:
1 . Depress the brake pedal
2 .
Press the POWER button
while Rotary Dial Shifter Knob
is in P (Park) or (N) Neutral
To turn the vehicle power OFF, press the POWER button .
To use the POWER button, you must have the Smart Key
fob on your person .
Reverse Parking Aid Function*
When the Rotary Dial Shifter Knob is moved into
R (Reverse) and the vehicle is driven backwards, the
outside rearview mirrors A will rotate downward to
aid in reverse parking .
To turn ON the Reverse Parking Aid Function,
depress either L or R mirror buttons B .
To turn OFF, depress the same buttons again .
The outside rearview mirrors will automatically
return to their original positions when:
• The Engine Start /Stop button is in the
OFF position
• The Rotary Dial Shifter Knob is moved to any
position except R (Reverse)
• The L or R mirror buttons are not depressed
(Buttons panel located on Driver's Door )
A
B
REMINDER: When the outside rearview mirror buttons are not depressed, the Reverse Parking Aid Function will not operate and the outside rearview mirrors will not rotate downward .
Kia Key Fob Video
To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
QR CODE
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
DRIVER'S PANEL
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24*IF EQUIPPED NIRO EV FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
Headlight position ON
Parking light position
AUTO*Auto Light Position / Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
DRL* OFFHeadlight / DRL* OFF position
Headlights & High Beams
To o p e rate:
•Rotate lever to change the Headlight function
•Push lever to turn High Beams ON
•Pull lever to flash Headlights/High Beams
AUTO Light position – When the light switch is in the AUTO Light position,
the tail lights and headlights will turn ON/OFF automatically depending on
the amount of light outside the vehicle .
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)* – DRL may help others to see the front
of your vehicle during the day . The lights will be on automatically when the
ignition or POWER button* is ON and the headlight switch is in the AUTO
position, unless one of the following occurs:
•Parking brake is applied
•Engine is turned off
Turn Signals & Fog Lights*
To o p e r a t e :
•Tu r n Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right /Left Turn Signal
•Fog Lights - Press switch A to turn Fog Lights ON/OFF
One-Touch Lane Change Signal is activated
by moving 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 times) the Lane Change Signal
blinks, go to User Settings Mode in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes .
REMINDER: The DRL system turns off when parking brake is applied .
A
REMINDER: Headlights must be in the ON/AUTO position for Fog Light operation .
PUSH
PULL
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
31ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS . *IF EQUIPPED †LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER
Android AutoTM†3 / Apple CarPlay®†5 S e tup*
For further UVO link operations, refer to the Car Multimedia System User's Manual. For other audio system information, refer to pages 32-34. Do not attempt to setup your mobile phone while operating your vehicle as this can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe bodily injury, and death.
Android Autoâ„¢*
Setting up Android Autoâ„¢:
1 . From an Android Auto™ compatible device, download the Android Auto™ app from the Google Play™ †11 Store
2 . Open the Android Autoâ„¢ app and proceed with the onscreen instructions to complete setup on the mobile device
How to start Android Autoâ„¢:
1 . Press the SETUP key on your audio control unit’s control panel
2 . Press the PHONE PROJECTION button , select Android Autoâ„¢ then select ENABLE ANDROID AUTO . Accept all
terms, conditions and requests on the head unit and phone in order to use Android Autoâ„¢
3 . Connect the Android™ device with the vehicle’s USB port using the manufacturer’s cable provided with your phone
4 . From the vehicle’s home screen, select the Android Auto™ button, where you’ll see all the Android Auto™ supported apps
Apple CarPlay®*
Setting up and starting Apple CarPlay®:
1 . Connect the Apple CarPlay® compatible iPhone® with the vehicle’s USB port using the manufacturer’s cable provided with your iPhone®
2 . On the audio control unit's control panel, press the SETUP key
3 . Press the PHONE PROJECTION button on the screen and select Apple CarPlay®
4 . Select ENABLE APPLE CARPL AY . Accept all terms, conditions and requests on the head unit and phone in order to use Apple CarPlay®
5 . From the vehicle’s home screen, select the Apple CarPlay® button, where you’ll see all the Apple CarPlay® supported apps
REMINDERS:
• Android Auto™ compatibility requirements: Micro-USB cable that came with your phone, OS Android™ 5 .0 or higher, compatible Android smartphone and data and wireless plan for applicable feature(s)
• Apple CarPlay® compatibility requirements: Apple Lightning® cable, latest iOS software, iPhone® 5 or later and data and wireless plan for applicable feature(s)
• It is recommended to always update your phone to the latest operating system release
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35*IF EQUIPPED ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS .
Digital Clock
Press the SETUP key on the head unit . Then press the onscreen
Clock icon to enter clock settings . Follow the onscreen options to
adjust the clock settings .
• Daylight Savings must be enabled or disabled in the Clock Settings screen
• To access manual date and time setting, turn GPS Time OFF in the Clock Settings (UVO link / UVO link with Navigation*)
QUICK TIPS
USB/iPod® Port & Power Outlets*
The power outlets are inactive when ignition is in the OFF position .
QUICK TIP
REMINDERS:
• Using the power outlets (accessory plugs) for prolonged periods of time with the POWER button in the ACC position (Power OFF ) may cause the 12V battery to discharge
• Only use cables made by your device manufacturer . Third party cables may damage your device
USB/iPod® Port A
Use the USB port to connect USB
audio devices, smartphones and
iPod® devices .
Power Outlets B
Use the power outlet for mobile
phones and other devices designed
to operate on a 12V (180W max)
power outlet .
USB Chargers*
The USB chargers C are located on the center panel and
inside the Center Console . Devices can be recharged using a
USB cable . The Power button needs to in the ACC/ON/RUN/
START position to operate the USB Chargers .
(Front of Center Console shown)
For more information on the USB/iPod® Port & Power Outlets, refer to the Owner's Manual.
CENTER PANEL
C
USB
12V 180W
12V 180W
12V 180WUSBABC
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REMINDERS:
•
This vehicle is equipped with wireless charging technology which allows for a device to be charged using inductive charging, however, device compatibility varies . See your owner’s manual for more detailed information and the back page for legal disclaimers
•
Inductive charging systems are less ef ficient than conventional charging through cable . As a result, higher device operating temperatures may be experienced during use
•
Charging Performance - Device position on the wireless charging system can affect charging performance . Other factors that may affect the charging rate includes foreign objects, such as coins or pens, and phone case thickness
Wireless Charging Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
QR CODEWireless Smartphone Charging System*
1 . Place a compatible smartphone on the center of the charging pad A
2 . Indicator light B will change to amber once the wireless charging begins
3 . Once charging is complete, the amber light will change to green
(Located below Climate Control)
Requires QI enabled device or QI enabled case • The smartphone must be a compatible phone with QI function available
• Wireless charging must be enabled in user settings
• If wireless charging does not work, move smartphone around the pad until the charging indicator turns amber . Avoid placing other metal items in the bin while charging as to not impede the charging area
• For wireless charging to occur, all doors (excluding rear hatch) must be closed & the Smart Key Fob must be detected inside the vehicle and driver’s seat belt on
QUICK TIPS
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
CENTER PANEL
USB
12V 180W
12V 180W
12V 180W12V 180WUSB
USB
12V 180W
12V 180W
12V 180W12V 180WUSB
B
A
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CENTER PANEL
(Located below left of Rotary Dial Shifter Knob)
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) system utilizes an electric motor
to engage the parking brake .
Applying the Parking Brake
Pull up the EPB switch A . Ensure that the indicator light
is illuminated on the instrument cluster .
Releasing the Parking Brake
The EPB will automatically release when the shifter is placed in
Reverse or Drive .
To release EPB manually, depress the brake pedal, then press the
EPB switch A, with the ignition switch in the ON position . Ensure
that the indicator light i s O F F .
REMINDERS:
•
As a bulb check, the EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON
•
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
•
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
•
•When leaving your keys with parking lot attendants or valet, make sure to inform them how to operate the EPB
•If parked on a steep incline/decline, pull up the EPB switch for more than 3 seconds for a firmer EPB application
•Pull up and hold EPB switch again to increase brake pressure if parked on a decline or incline
QUICK TIPS
Electronic Parking Brake Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
QR CODE
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
N
P
PRELEASE
AUTO
HOLD
DRIVE
MODE
D
R
A
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42NIRO EV FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE*IF EQUIPPED †LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER
SEATING / OTHER KEY FEATURES
•It may be necessary to adjust the front seatbacks to fully lower rear seats
•Ensure seat is locked by pressing down on Seatback and ensuring red line is NOT visible on bottom of Folder Lever
QUICK TIPS
Folding Rear Seats
To F o l d :
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 U n f o l d :
1 . Pull the lock release lever C and lift the Seatback backward until it
clicks firmly in place
2 . Return the rear seat belt to the proper position
REMINDERS:
•
Before unfolding Seatback, ensure the seat belt is placed into the holder
•
Always make sure the seatback is locked in place when unfoldedFor illustration purposes only. Actual vehicle might be slightly different.
A
B
C
Hood Release Lever and Latch
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 to the left and lift the Hood
Closing the Hood: Lower the Hood about halfway and then press down
to securely lock in place .
(Located on Driver side kick panel)(Latch located inside hood)
AB
REMINDERS:
•Sunvisor may not shield all direct light
•
Do not operate the vehicle if Sunvisor is impairing your visibility
•
Be aware of your seating position when adjusting or swinging Sunvisor around from the front or side windows
Sunvisor†2 2
Use the Sunvisor to shield direct light through the front or side windows .
Slide the Sunvisor out and adjust as needed .
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44NIRO EV FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE*IF EQUIPPED
The Sunroof and Sunshade operation is controlled
through a multidirectional switch/lever, and the
ignition needs to be in the ON position to operate
the Sunroof/Sunshade .
Slide the Sunshade and Sunroof:
•
Auto Open: Slide lever E backward to the
farthest position and release
•
Auto Close (Sunroof only): Slide the lever E
forward to the farthest position and release
Slide the Sunroof (with Sunshade open):
•
Open: Press the Sunroof lever E backward
and press again forward/backward until you
reach the desired detent position (manual
slide feature)
• Close: Press the Sunroof lever E forward and press again forward/backward
until you reach the desired detent position (manual slide feature)
Sunroof Video
To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website . Refer to page 2 for more information .
QR CODES
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
Map/Room Lamps
Automatic turn off function*
The interior lights automatically turn
off approximately 30 seconds after
the POWER button is OFF .
Map Lamp/Room Lamp Operation
Push the lens A to turn the map
lamp 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 .
Map/Room Lamp Button – Press
button B, to turn the front and rear
room lamps on and off .
Door Mode Button – Press button
C, to enable or disable Door Mode .
In Door Mode the map and room lamps turn on when any
door is opened . When all doors are locked or the ignition
is on, the map and room lamp will turn off immediately .
Rear Room Lamps – Press the button D to turn the
rear passenger lamp ON/OFF .
•When doors are unlocked by the Smart 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 12V battery discharge
QUICK TIPS
•To stop the Sunroof at any position, push or pull the Sunroof control lever in any direction
•Adjusting the sunroof past the first stop position (normal), in the fully opened position may cause wind buffeting noise
QUICK TIPS
Tilt the Sunroof:
•Raise: Push lever E upward
•Lower: Push lever E forward
OTHER KEY FEATURES
Sunroof Operation*
REMINDER: Sunshade needs to remain OPEN while Sunroof is open and vehicle is moving .
Do not adjust the sunroof or sunshade while driving. This could result in loss of control of the vehicle.
( Type C * )
( Type B * )
D
AC
E
BA