KIA NIRO EV 2021 Features and Functions Guide

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Front Seat Headrest Adjustment†1 0
To raise headrest: Pull headrest up.
To lower headrest: Press lock A, then press the headrest down.

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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The headrest only moves up and down as described above. It does not adjust forward or backward
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Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed. Headrests can provide critical neck and head support in an accident
Check rear seats
: Alarm OffOK
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” B 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 audio head unit, select
Convenience, then Rear Occupant Alert and check /
uncheck the box.
REMINDER: Always be sure to check the passenger areas before leaving the vehicle.
ROA is not a substitute for one’s attention. Always check the vehicle’s interior before exiting.
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Image is for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation.
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Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with Door Monitoring video
SEATING
SEATING

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SeatbackLumbarSeatSeat Cushion
6-Way Manual Adjustable
Passenger’s Seat†1 6
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.

When adjusting seat forward or backwards, ensure seat clicks or locks into place before driving vehicle.
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Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat†1 6
Move/Press controls to adjust Seat forward/backward, Seat Cushion tilt
up/down, Seatback forward/backward or Lumbar forward/backward.
REMINDER: Do not attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control of the vehicle.
Do not attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control of the vehicle.
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Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat Video
Refer to section 3 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Refer to section 3 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
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SEATING
SEATING

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SEATING
SEATING

•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
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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:
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Before unfolding Seatback, ensure the seat belt is placed into the holder
•
Always make sure the Seatback is locked in place when unfolded
For illustration purposes only. Actual vehicle might be slightly different.
Refer to section 3 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
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Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY FEATURES
Hood Release Lever and Latch
Opening the Hood:
1. Pull the Hood Release Lever D to unlatch the Hood
2. In the front of the vehicle, lift the Hood slightly, pull the secondary
Latch E 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)
REMINDERS:
•Sunvisor may not shield all direct light
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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†21
Use the Sunvisor to shield direct light through the front or side windows.
Slide the Sunvisor out and adjust as needed.
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
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Smart Key†1 4
Smart Key Fob:
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Press to lock All Doors; Press twice within 2 seconds to sound the horn
B Press to unlock Driver’s Door. Press twice in 4 seconds to unlock All Doors
C Press and hold for more than 1 second to unlock Liftgate.
Then lift the lid to manually open Liftgate REMINDER: The Liftgate unlocks when the Smart Key fob is within close proximity of the vehicle Liftgate.
D Press and hold more than 1 second for Panic Alarm.
To turn off Alarm, press any button
E Press to release Mechanical Key (on reverse side of fob)
Driver’s Door Lock/Unlock button F:
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Press button once to unlock Driver’s Door
•Press again within 4 seconds to unlock All Doors
•Press again to lock All Doors
Mechanical Key G:
•Use to lock /unlock Driver’s Door by turning once or all doors by turning twice
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Use to enable/disable Child Safety Locks
•Use to unlatch rear center seatbelt lower anchor
Remote Start* H: Press for more than two (2) seconds within
four (4) seconds after locking doors to start the vehicle. Press
once to turn off.

•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
•The Smart Key’s signal can be blocked by the normal operation of a cell phone or smartphone. To help prevent this, store each device separately
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REMINDERS:
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Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options
•
One/two button turn logic can be changed in User Settings
Double-Turn Lock/Unlock All
•Turn counterclockwise once to unlock Driver’s Door
•Turn counterclockwise again within 4 seconds to
unlock All Doors
•Turn clockwise once to lock All Doors
LockUnlock
HOLDHOLD
HOLD
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Remote Start - Smart Key Video
Kia Smart & Folding Key Fobs Video
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY FEATURES
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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:
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Auto Open: Slide lever E backward to the
farthest position and release
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Auto Close (Sunroof only): Slide the lever E
forward to the farthest position and release
Slide the Sunroof (with Sunshade open):
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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)
Tilt the Sunroof:
•Raise: Push lever E upward
•Lower: Push lever E forward
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
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•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
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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.
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Sunroof Operation Video
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY FEATURES

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Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)*†7
Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW ) is a supplemental system that is
designed to assist the driver by chiming if any object is detected within the
sensing area to the front and rear of the vehicle when moving forward or
backing up.
PDW is activated when the ignition is ON/RE ADY and the vehicle is
in R (Reverse). To deactivate PDW, press the PDW button A (LED
illuminated), when vehicle
is in D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
To activate, press button A
again (LED not illuminated).
REMINDERS:
•If the vehicle is moving at speeds over 3 mph, the system may not activate correctly
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When more than two objects are sensed at the same time, the closest one will be recognized first
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The above images are for illustration purposes only. Operational details may vary
Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) is not a substitute for proper and safe parking and backing-up procedures. Always drive safely and use caution when backing up. Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) may not detect every object in front of or behind the vehicle.
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Rear View Monitor (RVM)†7
Rear View Monitor is a supplemental system
that displays the view behind the vehicle
through the audio system screens while the
vehicle is in Reverse.
The Rear View Monitor activates when the:
•POWER button is in the ON/RE ADY position
•Rotary Dial Shifter Knob is in the R
(Reverse) position
REMINDERS:
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The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not reflect actual operation
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UVO link – While camera is active, only the audio controls on the Audio System can be operated
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UVO link with Navigation* – While camera is active, only the Audio System can be operated on the Steering Wheel and Audio Head Unit. All other features are disabled
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Rear View Monitor may not display every object behind the vehicle
Rear View Monitor is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures. Rear View Monitor may not display every object behind the vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution when backing up.
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Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) Video
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY FEATURES
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Child-Protector Rear Door Lock
Locate these locks on the rear edge of the rear passenger doors. Move the
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock, with the mechanical ignition key, to the lock
position to disable the inner door handles from opening the rear doors.
REMINDER: Child-Protector Rear Door Lock is located on rear passenger’s door jamb.
REMINDER: Pressing the Smart Key remote liftgate button only unlocks the liftgate. To open liftgate, also press the Liftgate Release button & pull the liftgate up by the handle to open.
Tire Mobility Kit
The Tire Mobility Kit is designed to
temporarily seal certain types of tire
damage.
For operational information, please refer to
the Owner’s Manual.
B Sealant Bottle
C Compressor

•The Tire Mobility Kit is a temporary fix and is to be used for one tire only; the tire should be inspected as soon as possible •The kit should only be used for sealing/inflating passenger car tires; do not use for inflating any other type of tires •Some damaged tires cannot be sealed completely; do not use the kit if it appears a tire is damaged beyond repair
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REMINDERS:
•The above images are for illustration purposes only and may not reflect actual operation
•
After tire is properly sealed, drive cautiously and never exceed 50 mph or 120 miles on a tire that has been properly sealed with the Tire Mobility Kit
•Accessory spare tire kit is available for purchase
Liftgate Release Button*
The button is located on the bottom of the Liftgate lid. With doors
unlocked, press the Liftgate Release button A and pull the Liftgate
up by the handle to open.
•The Liftgate must be unlocked before it can be opened by the Liftgate Release Button
•The Liftgate unlocks automatically and then can be opened manually when the Smart Key* is within close proximity to the vehicle
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Tire Mobility Kit Video
Refer to section 6 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Refer to section 3 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY FEATURES

Occupant Detection System (ODS)†13 /
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator†2 ,17
ODS is designed to detect the presence and position of the front passenger
and adjusts or turns off airbag deployment accordingly.
Depending on the situation and type of
accident, the system may:
•Deploy airbag (Adult)
•Not deploy the airbag (Unoccupied)
If the system determines that the airbag
should not be deployed, the “PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF” light will illuminate.
The Seat Belt warning chime operates for driver’s seat only.
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REMINDER: For maximum protection, always wear your Seat Belt.
REMINDERS:
• Do not allow an adult passenger to ride in the front seat when the Passenger Airbag Indicator is illuminated OFF because the airbag will not deploy in the event of a crash. The driver must instruct the passenger to reposition her/himself in the seat
• For more information on the Occupant Detection System/ Passenger Airbag Off Indicator, please refer to the Owner’s Manual
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Seat Belts†17
To properly fasten your safety belts:
1.
Insert the belt tongue plate A into the buckle B until it clicks
2.
Position the lap portion of the belt across your lap as LOW ON THE
HIPS as possible C. Adjust the belt to a SNUG FIT by pulling up on the
shoulder portion D.
Seat belt retractor locks:

Retractor locks allow lap/shoulder seat belts to remain unlocked during
normal vehicle operation for freedom of movement and increased comfort.
During a STRONG STOP, SUDDEN TURN OR CERTAIN COLLISIONS, seat
belt retractors will automatically lock the belts to reduce the risk of injury.
Refer to section 3 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Refer to section 3 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
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SAFETY FEATURES
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