KIA NIRO EV 2021 Features and Functions Guide

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Automatic Door Lock
Auto Door Lock will engage when the Rotary Dial Shifter Knob is moved
into or out of the P (Park) position. Refer to the User Settings in the LCD
Instrument Cluster modes on how to turn Auto Door Lock /Unlock ON/OFF.
Power/Heated Outside Mirrors*
Mirror heaters automatically turn ON/OFF at the same time the Rear
Window Defroster is turned ON/OFF. Rear Window Defroster button*
is located on climate control system panel.
Power Folding Outside Mirrors*

Press L or R buttons D (left or right) to select mirrors. Then press arrows E to adjust mirror position.
To fold and unfold both the outside rearview mirrors, press the folding
mirror button F as pictured:
•Left − The mirrors will unfold
•Right − The mirrors will fold
•Center − The mirrors will fold/unfold automatically when doors are
locked/unlocked with the Smart Key or a door handle button is pressed.
Also, the mirrors will unfold when approaching the vehicle with the
Smart Key fob in proximity
A Pull/Press to operate Driver’s and Front Passenger’s Windows
Auto-Up/Down*
B Press to Unlock /Lock All Doors
C Press to disable Rear Passenger Windows
REMINDER: When pressed C, window controls for the Rear Passenger Windows are disabled.REMINDER: To lock position of mirrors, toggle switch to the neutral (center) position.
Power Windows, Window Lock
& Central Door Lock
To automatically fold mirrors when exiting vehicle, press the LOCK button once on the Smart Key.
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Press the button again to stop Auto Up/Down function.
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The Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go* system is designed to maintain a predetermined distance from vehicles detected ahead
by automatically adjusting the driving speed as needed. When traffic is detected, the vehicle will automatically slow to maintain a
set distance between traffic without depressing the accelerator or brake pedal.
When SCC is on and activated, the vehicle distance set, and the system detects a vehicle slowing or stopping, the system can bring
the vehicle to a complete stop. When the vehicle ahead starts to move forward, the SCC system re-engages. If the vehicle ahead
stops for more than 3 seconds, the accelerator pedal or the RES+ button must be pressed to start moving the vehicle.
On some models, press the Driving Assist Mode button* on the Steering Wheel to activate and the speed will be set to the
current vehicle speed. SCC may decrease the speed to maintain the distance with the vehicle in front.
To set/adjust the SCC speed:
•Push the Driving Assist CRUISE / Driving Assist Mode button* A to turn the system ON & set the current speed
(One-Touch Set). The cruise indicator will illuminate on the instrument cluster
•Accelerate/decelerate to the desired speed and press lever B down to set the speed
•Press the RES+/SET- (+/-) button* B up/down to increase/decrease the set speed
•The SET indicator light, set speed and vehicle distance will illuminate on the instrument cluster’s LCD screen C
To set the vehicle distance: Press the Vehicle Distance button D on the steering wheel. The image on the LCD screen C will change when scrolling through
the settings. Each time the button is pressed, the vehicle distance changes.
To cancel or pause SCC operation: Press the CANCEL* or pause button* B. The cruise indicator on the instrument cluster will turn OFF.
To turn SCC OFF: Press the Driving Assist CRUISE / Driving Assist Mode button A. The cruise indicator on the instrument cluster will turn OFF.
To adjust the sensitivity of the SCC system: Press the mode
button E on the Steering Wheel. With the OK button F, select
Driver Assistance, then SCC Response. Then select Fast, Normal or Slow.
To change the cruise control mode from SCC to standard cruise
control, press and hold button A. Repeat to switch back to SCC
mode ( The SCC system must not be activated to change modes.
Some Kia models use the CRUISE button).
The SCC system is a supplemental system and is not a substitute for safe driving. It is the responsibility of the driver to always check the speed and distance to the vehicle ahead.
See section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information. Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation.
Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go*†7, 2 0
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Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go Video
CRUISE100 MPHCRUISE100 MPH
CRUISE60 MPHCRUISE100 MPHSmart Cruise Control
ModeCruise Control Mode
The distance settings are approximations and may vary depending on the vehicle speed at the time.
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( Type B Steering Wheel shown; buttons located on right side of Steering Wheel)
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Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control - Curve (NSCC-C)*†6a
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control - Curve can automatically adjust the vehicle speed when it detects a curved road
ahead and when it receives road information from the navigation system.
To turn on NSCC-C, go to the User Settings in the instrument cluster or the Vehicle Settings* in the audio head unit, by
selecting Driving Convenience, Highway Auto Speed Change. When SCC is on and operating, the vehicle is driving on limited/
controlled access highways and NSCC-C is turned on, then NSCC-C is enabled and the AUTO icon A will illuminate white on
the Instrument Cluster.
When NSCC-C detects a curve ahead, activates and reduces the vehicle speed, the AUTO icon A will turn green. When
the vehicle passes the curved road, the vehicle may return to its previously set SCC speed.
Autoset (Automatic change of set speed): If the set speed is set to the current speed limit on the highway during NSCC-C
operation, the set speed is changed automatically whenever the speed limit changes.
REMINDERS: •NSCC-C requires an active navigation subscription •NSCC-C is only available on controlled access roads and highways
See section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information. For more setting information, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide.
NSCC-C is a supplemental system and is not a substitute for safe driving. It is the responsibility of the driver to always check the speed and distance to the vehicle ahead.
CRUISE65mphAUTO
(Display on LCD screen)
Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go*†7, 2 0 (Continued)
REMINDERS: •
The cruise control system will not activate until the brake pedal has been depressed at least once after the ignition is ON or engine starting •
When following a vehicle, the system will automatically adjust your cruise speed based on the vehicle detected in front •
SCC is also canceled when the driver’s door is opened, gear shift is changed out of D (Drive), EPB is activated and various other conditions. See the Owner’s Manual for other conditions •
If SCC is left on, it can be activated inadvertently. Keep the system off when not in use to avoid setting a speed which the driver is not aware of •
SCC is a supplemental system and is not a substitute for safe driving. It is the responsibility of the driver to always check the speed and distance to the vehicle ahead
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The speed setting for SCC can be adjusted under the following conditions:
•You must be travelling at a minimum speed of 20 mph (may vary on newer models)
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When following a vehicle, there is no minimum speed requirement
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When following a vehicle, the system can automatically adjust your cruise speed based on the vehicle detected ahead. If the vehicle detected ahead remains at a standstill and your vehicle is also stopped for longer than 3 seconds, the system will need to be reactivated by pressing the gas pedal or pressing the RES button
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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Cruise Control†2 0
D CRUISE Control ON/OFF button – Press to turn the Cruise Control ON/OFF
E Cruising Speed button:
• Press up to resume or increase Cruising Speed
• Press down to set or decrease Cruising Speed
F Cruise Control CANCEL button – To cancel Cruise Control setting, do one of the
following:
• Press the brake pedal
• Press the CANCEL button
REMINDER: Standard Cruise Control is a part of the Smart Cruise Control (SCC) system and can be set as the operating mode. To switch from SCC to Standard Cruise Control, press and hold the Vehicle Distance button G for two seconds (the SCC system must not be activated to change modes). Repeat to switch back to SCC mode.
See section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
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•Cruise Control is designed to function above 20 mph
•The Cruise Control system will not activate until the brake pedal has been depressed at least once after ignition ON or engine start
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Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel†2 2
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.
It may be helpful to pull/push bottom of Steering Wheel towards/away from you to adjust desired distance.
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Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving as this may cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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Headlight position ON
Parking light position
AUTO*Auto Light Position / Daytime Running Lights (DRL /HBA)
OFFHeadlight 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
High Beam Assist (HBA) – The High Beam Assist is designed to automatically adjust the
headlight range by switching between high and low beams based on light detected from
oncoming vehicles and road conditions.
To enable HBA, toggle the light switch to the AUTO Light position and turn on the high beams
by pushing the lever away from you. The High Beam Assist indicator will illuminate.
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 briefly
pressing the Turn Signal Lever slightly up or down for
less than 1 second and then releasing. The lane change
signal will blink 3-7 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: Headlights must be in the ON/AUTO position for Fog Light operation.
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Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information. REMINDERS: •
HBA will operate when vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph •
If the lever is pushed away from you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off and the high beams will be on continuously. If the lever is pulled toward you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off •
If the light switch is switched to the headlight position, HBA will turn off and low beams will be on continuously •The DRL system turns off when parking brake is applied
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
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•Pressing switch A up increases Intermittent wipe frequency and wipe speed. Pressing switch A down decreases frequency of wipes
•Set the wiper to OFF position when the wiper is not in use
•LO and HI sets rear wiper speed. Low intermittent wipe function on rear wipers
Windshield/Rear Wipers & Washers
To operate Windshield Wipers and Washers:
•Move lever Up/Down to change front Wiper modes
•Press switch A Up (fast) / Down (slow) to adjust Intermittent Wipe Speed
•Pull lever to spray and wipe front windshield
•Push lever to spray and wipe rear glass
To operate Rear Wiper & Washer:
•Rotate Rear Wiper switch B LO - Intermittent / HI - Continuous to change Wiper modes
•Push lever to spray and wipe
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Windshield M I S T: Single wipeOFF: Wiper offI N T:
Intermittent wipeLO: Slow wipeHI: Fast wipe
Rear HI: Continuous wipeLO: Intermittent wipeOFF: Wiper off
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Wipers and Wiper Stalk Video
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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Audio Controls†19
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/unmute all audio (Media pauses in some Media
modes when pressed)
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Drivers should remain attentive 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 further audio system operation, refer to pages 36-42.
Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations. See the Owner’s Manual or the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide.
Pressing the Audio Mode button for more than 1 second will turn Audio Mode ON/OFF (Standard Audio System - Value only).
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A Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower speaker volume
Mute button: Push to mute the microphone during a call
B Talk 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
B UVO link with Navigation system* – When enrolled with a UVO link
subscription, press this button to activate the UVO Voice Assist to
use navigation guidance and search destinations
C Receive/Place Call button: Press to receive/place calls. In vehicles
with navigation, if no phone is paired, press button to pair a phone
D End Call button: Press to end a call, reject an incoming call or
cancel a function
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology†6,20

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Phone book transfer upload time varies by phone model and with 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 quality, service providers and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology chip programming, functionality 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
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Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons 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 attentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving.
For more information, if equipped, refer to the Car Multimedia System User’s Manual. For Bluetooth® Wireless Technology FAQs, go to www.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)

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.
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When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command.
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Bluetooth® Wireless Technology†6,20 (Continued)
Voice Recognition and Phone Contact Tips
The system may have difficulty understanding some accents or uncommon
names. Improve the performance by making a few simple changes to your
phone contacts, listed below. 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”)
• Bluetooth® Music Streaming – If the Bluetooth® music is inaudible or too low, you may need to turn up the volume on the connected phone
• 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
• Always wait for the beep before speaking any commands
• Close windows and turn off A /C – Open windows, weather (wind/rain), or an A /C fan operating at higher speeds can interfere with Voice Recognition
• Press the talk button and say “Help” to get a list of available commands
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Voice Recognition Tips Video
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Cable Connection setup for Apple CarPlay®
(UVO link with Navigation only):
1. Connect the Apple CarPlay® compatible
iPhone® with the vehicle’s USB port using
the manufacturer’s cable provided with your
iPhone®
2. Press the SETUP key on the audio head unit
3. Press DEVICE CONNECTION on the screen
and select Apple CarPlay®
4. Select ENABLE APPLE CARPL AY®. Review all
terms, conditions and requests on the head
unit and phone, and, if you agree, accept
them in order to use Apple CarPlay®
5. From the audio head unit home screen,
select the Apple CarPlay® button, where you’ll
see all the Apple CarPlay® supported apps
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Wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ Video
Android AutoTM†3 / Apple CarPlay®†5 Setup
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe bodily injury, and death. The driver’s primary responsibility is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle, and any 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 which are not permissible by law should never be used during operation of the vehicle.
Android Auto™ compatible smartphone setup – Download the Android
Auto™ app from the Google Play™ Store† 11. Open the Android Auto™ app and
proceed with the onscreen instructions to complete setup on the mobile device.
Wireless Connection setup for Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay®
(Standard Audio System & Standard Audio System-Value with UVO link):
1. Press the SETUP key on the audio head unit
2. Press DEVICE CONNECTION SETTINGS
3. Press PHONE PROJECTION, then ADD NEW
Cable Connection setup for Android Auto™ (Standard Audio System,
Standard Audio System-Value with UVO link & UVO link with Navigation):
1. Press the SETUP key on the audio head unit
2. Press DEVICE CONNECTION, select Android Auto™ and then select ENABLE
ANDROID AUTO. Review all terms, conditions and requests on the head unit
and phone, and, if you agree, accept them in order to use Android Auto™
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
REMINDERS: • Android Auto™ compatibility requirements for connection: – UVO link with Navigation (USB cable connection only): OS Android™ 5.0 or higher, phone manufacturer’s USB cable and data plan with applicable feature(s)– Standard Audio System-Value (USB cable & wireless connection):– USB cable connection - OS Android™ 5.0 or higher, phone manufacturer’s USB cable and data plan with applicable feature(s)– Wireless connection - OS Android™ 9.0 or higher with data plan for applicable feature(s)• Apple CarPlay® compatibility requirements for connection: – UVO link with Navigation (USB cable connection only): iOS software 8.0 or higher, phone manufacturer’s USB cable and data plan for applicable feature(s) – Standard Audio System-Value ( Wireless connection only): iOS software 10.0 and higher with data plan for applicable feature(s) • It is recommended to always update your phone to the latest operating system release• Wireless Android Auto™ system only works for certain Android models. Use the manufacturer’s USB cable when wireless feature is not available
• If Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® randomly disconnects:
– Ensure the USB cable is certified by the phone manufacturer for both power and data
– Clean the phone’s port, which the USB cable connects to, with disposable compressed air
– The phone should not be disturbed while driving as this can cause a disconnection at the phone’s USB port
– Visit the phone manufacturer’s website for Android Auto™/ Apple CarPlay® app concerns
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Refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide for more information.
iPhone is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
AUDIO SYSTEMS
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