KIA NIRO EV 2021 Features and Functions Guide

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Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)*†7
The BCW system uses radar sensors to help alert the driver if it detects an
approaching vehicle in the driver’s blind spot before changing lanes. The light
on the BCW button A will illuminate when turned ON. The outside rearview
mirror warning lights will also illuminate for 3 seconds.
The system will become active when the vehicle is traveling more than
approximately 18 mph and will alert the driver if another vehicle is detected
by the radar sensor.
1st-stage alert: When another vehicle is detected within the BCW boundary B,
or when a vehicle is detected within the Lane Change Assist (LCA) boundary C,
a yellow indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors.
2nd-stage alert: When 1st-stage alert is on and the driver activates a turn signal,
a flashing yellow indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors and the
system will sound an alert.
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)*†7
If the RCCW system sensors detect approaching vehicles from the left or right side D,
the system will sound an audible alert, the warning indicators on the outside rearview
mirror will illuminate, and a message will appear on the LCD screen, if the following
conditions are met:
•When Rotary Dial Shifter Knob is in Reverse
•When the vehicle is moving slower than 6 mph
•When the vehicle moves in reverse from a parked position
•If the approaching vehicle speed is between 2.5-22 mph within sensing range
REMINDERS:
•
The BCW system will not show a warning if the vehicle speed is 6 mph or more than the surrounding vehicles
•If the BCW is turned ON/OFF and the ignition is cycled, the BCW system returns to ON/OFF
•The RCCW feature can be turned OFF/ON in User Settings
•The BCA and RCCW Warning Volume can be adjusted in the Vehicle Settings on the audio head unit
REMINDER: The above images are for illustration purposes only and may not reflect actual operation.
AUTO
OFF
(Buttons are located left of the Steering Wheel)
The BCW and RCCW systems are supplemental systems. Do not rely solely on these systems and always drive safely.
Refer to section 4/5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
AUTO
OFF
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ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
ADAS
C
D
A

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Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Departure Warning are not substitutes for safe driving and may not always alert the driver if the vehicle is driven outside of its lane. Always drive safely and use caution.
Actual User Settings steps may vary by model.
For illustrative purposes only. Your actual display, buttons and/or features may vary.
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
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Lane Keeping Assist Video
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)*†7
Lane Keeping Assist (LK A) is designed to detect the lane markers on the road
with a front view camera on the windshield, and may assist the driver’s steering
to potentially help keep the vehicle in the lane. When turned on, the instrument
cluster indicator will initially illuminate white when turned on. It will remain white
when the vehicle is traveling slower than 40 mph or when the system does not
detect the lane markers. When the system detects the lane markers and can
assist the steering, the LK A icon will illuminate green.
If LK A detects that you are moving outside of your lane, the system may give an
audible warning and display a Lane Departure Warning on the instrument cluster.
If the vehicle continues to move outside of the lane, LK A may provide steering
inputs, trying to prevent the vehicle from moving outside its lane.
LK A is the operating mode by default when the Lane Safety button* A is depressed to ON.
There are three available modes:
•Active LK A – Provides more frequent steering inputs than standard LK A
•Lane Keeping Assist – Guides driver to keep vehicle within
lanes and provides steering inputs when vehicle is about to
deviate from the lane
•Lane Departure Warning – Alerts driver when the system
detects the vehicle leaving the lane. In this mode the system
will not provide steering inputs
All systems will operate under the following conditions:
•The vehicle speed 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
Lane Keeping Assist
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When the front-view camera detects the lane traveled in, both lanes are illuminatedWhen the front-view camera does not detect the lane traveled in the lanes are not illuminated
When the front-view camera 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)
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ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
ADAS
AUTO
OFF
(Buttons are located left of the Steering Wheel)
AUTO
OFF
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LK A User Settings:
• To turn LK A ON, with the ignition on or the Engine Start /Stop button* in the
ON position, press the Lane Safety/LK A button* A. The instrument cluster
indicator will initially illuminate white indicating the system is on
• To turn LK A on in the user settings, go to the User Settings menu in the
Instrument Cluster, press the Mode button B on the Steering Wheel when
the vehicle is at a standstill, gear shift in Park and with the ignition on or the
Engine Start /Stop button* in the ON position, and select User Settings
• To switch between LK A modes (Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning),
go to User Settings in the Instrument Cluster. Press the Move (OK ) button C
up/down, select desired setting and press the OK button C
REMINDERS:
•
LK A will not issue a warning if the turn signals or hazard lights are activated
•
When the ignition is cycled, LK A will return to the previously set state
•
Some models access settings through the Vehicle Settings in the audio head unit. Press the Setup hard key on the audio head unit, then VEHICLE on the screen to enter Vehicle Settings

The LK A Warning Volume can be adjusted in the User Settings in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Settings* on the audio head unit.
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ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
ADAS
(Buttons are located left of the Steering Wheel)
AUTO
OFF
A
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)*†7 (continued)

Lane Following Assist (LFA)*†7
REMINDERS:
•
If the ignition is cycled, LFA returns to its previous state, on or off, if activated in the User Settings menu and when combined with SCC. If using the Steering Wheel LK A button, then LK A defaults to off
•
LFA is not a substitute for safe and proper driving. Always drive safely and use caution
Lane Following Assist (LFA) is designed to help ensure that the vehicle stays centered in its
lane A by monitoring the detected lane markings ahead and adjust the steering. When turned
on, the instrument cluster indicator will initially illuminate white when turned ON, and on
some vehicles, when SCC is engaged. It will remain white when the system does not detect
the lane markers. When the system detects the lane markers and can assist the steering, the
LFA icon will illuminate green B.
LFA will operate only when these conditions are met:
• When the SCC is on and operating
• LK A recognizes both sides of the lane markers the vehicle is traveling in
• The vehicle is traveling slower than 95 mph
LFA User Settings:
• To go to User Settings in the Instrument Cluster, press the Mode button C on the
Steering Wheel when the vehicle is at a standstill, gear shift is in Park and with the ignition
on or the Engine Start /Stop button* in the ON position, and select User Settings
• To enable LFA, when in User Settings, press the Move (OK ) button D up/down and
Select Driver Assistance then Driving Assist and select Lane Following Assist. Press the
OK button D
• Some models access settings through the Vehicle Settings in the audio head unit. Press the
SETUP hard key on the audio head unit, then VEHICLE on the screen to enter Vehicle Settings
• Some vehicles have a Lane Driving Assist / Lane Safety button* on the Driver’s Panel or the
Steering Wheel . Press to activate Lane Following Assist
(Buttons located on steering wheel)
Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation.
LFA is supplemental. Do not solely rely on this system and always pay attention to the road and its conditions.
Actual User Settings steps may vary by model. See section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more detailed information, limitations and conditions.
Lane Following Assist (LFA)* is not a substitute for safe and proper driving. Always drive safely and use caution. LFA may not always alert the driver when the vehicle is approaching another vehicle.
D
C
A
B
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ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
ADAS

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Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Video
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ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
ADAS
COLLISION WARNING
EMERGENCY BRAKING
FCA is designed to detect and monitor a vehicle ahead or detect a pedestrian in the roadway through front
view camera recognition and front radar signals to warn the driver that a collision is imminent,
and if necessary, temporarily apply emergency braking. Initially, FCA provides Forward Collision Warning
(FCW ) when it detects a potential collision with a vehicle, pedestrian, or cyclist, emitting an audible
warning and visual alert on the instrument cluster A.
If the system detects that the collision risk has increased, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)
automatically applies the brakes to reduce your speed, potentially helping to reduce the effects of a
possible collision.
FCA User Settings:
• FCA is ON by default in most Kia models. FCA can be turned
ON/ OFF by going to the User Settings in the Instrument Cluster
• To go to User Settings , press the Mode button B on the Steering Wheel when the vehicle is at a
standstill, gear shift in Park and with the ignition on or the Engine Start /Stop button* in the ON position
• Press the OK button C up/down and select User Settings then Driver Assistance
– In some models, go to Driving Assist, then Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist or Forward Collision
Warning and press the OK button C
– In other models, go to Forward Safety and select Active Assist, Warning Only or Off
• Active Assist: Vehicle will provide a warning (audible & visual) and apply the brakes if needed
• Warning Only: Vehicle will provide a warning only (audible & visual)
• Off: System is off, no warnings or braking provided
• To adjust the FCA initial warning activation time, go to User Settings , Driver Assistance, Warning
Timing then select Normal, Early or Late, depending on your Kia model:
–
Early/Normal: Maximizes the amount of distance between the vehicles before the initial warning occurs
– Late: Reduces the amount of distance between the vehicles before the initial warning occurs
FCA/FCW will become active when the:
• Ignition is on or the Engine Start /Stop button* is ON
• Vehicle is traveling faster than 5 mph
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is ON
C
B

FCA Warning Volume can be adjusted in the User Settings in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Settings* on the audio head unit. Go to Driver Assistance, then Warning Volume.
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A
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)†7
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) is not a substitute for safe driving and may not detect all objects in front of the vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution.
Actual User Settings steps may vary by model. Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
For illustrative purposes only. Your actual display, buttons and/or features may vary.
REMINDERS:
• FCA will be activated by default when the ignition is cycled ON, even when previous setting was OFF
• If FCA is operating and the ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is turned off, FCA system is automatically turned off
• When the FCA system is off, the FCA warning indicator is on in the Instrument Cluster

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Highway Driving Assist (HDA) Video
REMINDERS:
•
Current highway speeds and controlled or limited access road information may vary. Future navigation updates may change this information
•
If the driver changes the speed while in automatic speed setting mode, it deactivates and enters a manual mode
•
When the ignition is cycled, the system returns to its previous state, on or off
60mph
A
B
C
D
E
Highway Driving Assist (HDA)*†7
Highway Driving Assist (HDA) is designed to adjust the speed of the vehicle when driving on limited/
controlled access highways/freeways. The system can adjust the vehicle’s speed based on available
highway speed information. The automatic speed setting mode is designed to set the speed
automatically by adjusting to the current speed limits of the highway the vehicle is traveling on.
To activate HDA, turn Smart Cruise Control (SCC) on by pressing the Driving Assist CRUISE /
Driving Assist Mode button* A on the Steering Wheel. When HDA is activated and the
conditions are met, the Instrument Cluster indicator B will illuminate green. If the conditions are
not met, HDA will be in standby mode and the indicator light B will illuminate white. When in
operation, and if both lanes are recognized, the Instrument Cluster will show the lanes illuminated
white and the HDA indicator illuminated green B.
If HDA is activated, conditions are met and the SCC speed is set by the driver (at the posted
highway speed limit or slower), HDA will enter the automatic speed setting mode. The set speed
and AUTO will be displayed C in green and an audible alert will sound.
HDA will operate only when these conditions are met:
• The vehicle is traveling slower than 95 mph or the highway speed limit
• When driving on limited/controlled access highways/freeways
• When the SCC is on and operating
• When the SCC speed is set to current posted highway speed or slower
HDA User Settings:
To enable HDA, press the Mode button D on the Steering Wheel and go to User Settings
in the Instrument Cluster. Press the Move (OK ) button E up/down and press to Driver Assistance,
then Driving Assist, Highway Driving Assist. Then press the OK button E to enable.
Some models access settings through the Vehicle Settings in the audio head unit. Press the Setup
hard key on the audio head unit, then press VEHICLE on the screen to enter Vehicle Settings.
Highway Driving Assist is not a substitute for safe driving, may not detect all objects around the vehicle, and only functions on certain federal highways. Always drive safely and use caution.
See section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more detailed information, limitations and conditions.
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
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Leading Vehicle Departure Alert is designed to inform the driver when the vehicle in front starts
moving or departs from a stop. When LVDA is on, your vehicle is stopped and detects that the
leading vehicle is driving away, LVDA sounds an alert to let you know you can start driving. If
no action is taken after the vehicle in front drives away, then a message A will appear on the
Instrument Cluster LCD.
LVDA User Settings:
• To turn LVDA on, press the Mode button B on the Steering Wheel, and go to User
Settings in the Instrument Cluster. Press the Move (OK ) button C up/down and select
Drive Assistance, then press the OK button C to select. Go to Driver Attention Warning and
then Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
• Some models access settings through the Vehicle Settings in the audio head unit. Press the
Setup hard key on the audio head unit, then press VEHICLE on the screen to enter
Vehicle SettingsThe Leading Vehicle Departure Alert system is not a substitute for safe and proper driving. Always drive safely and use caution.
Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation.
Leading vehicle
is driving away
(Buttons located on steering wheel)
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA)†6b
REMINDERS:
•
When the ignition is cycled, the system returns to its previous state, on or off
•
Always check the front of the vehicle and road conditions before departure
B
C
A
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
ADAS
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Driver Attention Warning (DAW) Video
Driver Attention Warning is not a substitute for safe driving and may not detect all instances of inattentive driving practices. Failure to pay attention to travel conditions and vehicle operation could result in loss of vehicle control. Always drive safely and use caution.
Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Driver Attention Warning is designed to alert the driver if it detects inattentive driving practices and, in certain situations, can give
a warning signal to take a break from driving. There are three modes:
• Normal Sensitivity: Driver Attention Warning warns the driver of his/her inattentive driving practices
• High Sensitivity: Driver Attention Warning warns the driver of his/her inattentive driving practices faster than Normal mode
• Off: Driver Attention Warning is deactivated
If DAW is activated, the DAW information A will appear on the Instrument Cluster LCD when you select the Driving Assist menu
in User Settings . A message, “Consider taking a break,” B appears on the LCD and a warning sounds to suggest the driver to
take a break when the driver’s attention level becomes low.
DAW User Settings:
To turn DAW on/off, with the ignition on, press the Mode button C on the Steering Wheel and go to User Settings in the
Instrument Cluster. Then go to Driver Assistance and select Driver Attention Warning. Set DAW to Normal Sensitivity, High
Sensitivity of Off.
• Some models access settings through the Vehicle Settings in the audio head unit. Press
the Setup hard key on the audio head unit, then press VEHICLE on the screen to enter
Vehicle Settings
REMINDERS:
•
The setup of DAW will be maintained, as selected, when the ignition is cycled
•
When activated, DAW does not display “Consider taking a break” message when the total trip driving time is less than 10 minutes
•
DAW will enter a standby mode if the camera does not detect the lanes and/or the driving speed remains under 40 mph
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)*†7
Consider taking a break
Attention Level
HighAB
C
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
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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
Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
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
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AUTO
OFF
(Buttons are located left of the Steering Wheel)
AUTO
OFF
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DRIVER’S PANEL
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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 A) •
When in the OFF position (not illuminated) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the POWER button twice (red light A)
Keeping the vehicle in ACC or ON position without turning the vehicle Power on may discharge the vehicle’s battery
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POWER
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†1 4
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.
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DRIVER’S PANEL
DRIVER’SPANEL