tow KIA NIRO EV 2021 Features and Functions Guide

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Low Battery Warning – When the high-voltage
battery level reaches 8% or less, this warning
message appears on the LCD and the warning
indicator light on the instrument cluster
illuminates. Charge the high-voltage battery
immediately.
Power limited due to low EV battery
temperature. Charge battery – When the outside
temperature is low and you turn the vehicle on
or off, this warning message may appear on the
LCD. If the battery level is low and the vehicle is
parked outside for a long time, vehicle power may
be limited. Charging battery before driving helps
increase power.
Stop vehicle and check power supply – When
there is a failure in the power supply system, this
warning message appears on the LCD. Park
the vehicle in a safe location and have it towed to
the nearest Kia dealer for inspection.
EV Battery Overheated! Stop Vehicle – When
the high-voltage battery temperature is too high,
this warning message will appear on the LCD.
Stop the vehicle and turn off the Power button so
that the battery temperature decreases.
Charge immediately. Power limited – When
the high-voltage battery level reaches 3% or
less, this warning message appears on the LCD,
the warning indicator light on the instrument
cluster illuminates and the power down warning
light turns ON simultaneously.
The vehicle’s power will be reduced to minimize
the energy consumption of the high-voltage
battery. Charge the high-voltage battery
immediately.
Power limited – This warning message appears
when the vehicle’s power is limited due to the
following reasons:
•When the high-voltage battery is below a
certain level, or voltage is decreasing
•When the temperature of the motor or high-
voltage battery is too high or too low
•When there is a problem with the cooling system
or a failure that may interrupt normal driving
Charge Warning Messages on LCD Display
REMINDERS:
•
When these warning messages are displayed, do not accelerate or start the vehicle suddenly
•
All stored driving information (except Odometer and Range) is reset if the battery is disconnected
Low EV BatteryEV Battery Overheated!Stop Vehicle
Power limiteddue to low EV batterytemperature.Charge battery
Stop vehicle andcheck power supplyCharge immediately.Power limited
Power limited
These illustrations are for demonstration purposes only. Some messages may appear differently. See your Owner’s Manual for more information.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

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ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) FEATURES
EV Mode - UVO link with Navigation*
EV Mode on the UVO link with Navigation system screen allows you to navigate to a total of five menus that include information on available driving range,
energy usage, energy information, ECO driving, charging and climate settings, and EV settings.
(Button located on Center Panel)
EV Button - Press the EV button A on the Climate Control panel to access
the EV Mode screen or press the EV Mode button* on the touchscreen.EV Mode menu - The EV Mode menu allows you to access five EV menus
including Available Range, Energy information, ECO driving, Charge
management and EV settings.
Available Range - Displays the available driving distance according to
the vehicle’s current location and charge amount. The estimated available
driving distance is marked in red on the map.
The estimated range is based on a number of factors and assumes optimal driving conditions, efficient driving habits and a straight road. Actual range will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, charging practice, battery age, weather, temperature and your vehicle’s condition. Battery capacity will decrease with time and use. For more information on range, please see www.fueleconomy.gov.
Energy Information – Displays battery charge information and
electrical power consumption.
See Owner’s Manual for more detailed information on screens.
These illustrations are for demonstration purposes only. Some items may appear different or vary in illustrations.
3:00PM
RangeList
Anytown
3
Jun 2
+
–
130 mi
Anytown
3:00PM
Electric vehicle
97%
Energy information
Charging limit
DC charger 100% AC charger 100%
Charge management ECO drivingEV settings
Next departure : On : On
Jul 9 (Mon) 3:30 PM
0.4 lb
3.9 mi Anytown Solar
CO2
3:00PM
DC Charger
AC Charger 240V
AC Charger 120V100% (About 264 mi) 1h 23m
2h 35m
13h 20m
The charging time may vary depending on charging conditions.
Range150 miWith Climate Off150 miBattery97% Menu
Energy Information
100% (About 264 mi)
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DRIVERAUTOACHEAT
CLIMATEOFF
ONLYEV
PASSENGER
AIR BAG
OFF
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) FEATURES
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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
QUICK TIPS
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.
QUICK TIP
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
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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.
PUSH
PULL
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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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.
For further UVO link operation, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide. For further audio system operations, refer to pages 35-42.
Virtual Assistant A - Press to connect to a virtual assistant to hear information about the UVO features
UVO Voice Local Search B - Press to connect to the search function to find points of interest or other locations, like “cafe”
Roadside Assist C - Press to connect to a Roadside Assistant where you can request vehicle towing services
REMINDER: These buttons may be located in the rearview mirror or the overhead console.
UVO Assistance*
(Buttons on overhead console*)
UVO
FRONTREAR
ONOFFDOOR
UVO link Activation*†1 (Systems equipped with UVO link only):
Follow these steps to activate your UVO link system:
1. Enter the activation screen on your vehicle’s head unit:
a. Press SETUP key
b. Press UVO icon
c. Press Activate UVO
2.
Read and agree to Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and press SUBMIT
3. Enter number or email address to receive a verification code, then press
SUBMIT
4. Follow these steps to receive your verification code using your phone SMS
or email:
a. Check your phone SMS or email for verification code
b. Open the link in your SMS or email. A page will open requesting that you
create your account
Note: If you already have a Kia Owners Portal account using the email or
phone number as your login ID, you will need to provide your password
prior to receiving the verification code.
c. Enter your first name, last name, email,
phone number, an account password, and
click CRE ATE ACCOUNT. A page will open
displaying your verification code
d. Enter the code in the head unit and press
ACTIVATE
e. Go back to the page with your verification
code and press “I have entered my
verification code.” A link will be provided to
download the Kia Access with UVO link app
from your app store. After installing the app,
log in and enjoy
REMINDER: This vehicle is not equipped with over-the-air system updates.
For further UVO link operations, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide.
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes.www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODES
Kia Access with UVO link app Video
UVO Assistance Video
AUDIO SYSTEMS
AUDIOSYSTEMS
ABC

CENTER PANEL
CENTERPANEL
Rotary Dial Shifter Knob
Rotate dial for the following:
P: Park - Press to place in Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
P Release: Park Release – Press brake pedal and press the
P Release button A to release the Parking Brake and rotate
dial to R, D or N.
If ignition is cycled, the Heated Steering Wheel turns OFF. Press button again to turn ON.
(Located to the right of Rotary Dial Shifter Knob)
QUICK TIP
Heated Steering Wheel Button*
Press button B to turn ON/OFF the steering wheel heater, while the
POWER button is in the ON or RE ADY position.
The steering wheel heater will turn off automatically after 30 minutes,
or when button is pressed again to deactivate. Steering wheel heater
will also turn ON or OFF automatically depending on the steering wheel
temperature.
REMINDER: If the steering wheel becomes too warm, turn the system off. The heated steering wheel may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.
NP
PRELEASE
AUTO
HOLD
DRIVE
MODE
D
R
N
P
PRELEASE
AUTO
HOLD
DRIVE
MODE
D
R
REMINDERS: • The vehicle is equipped with a shift-by-wire system and a shift-lock system that prevents you from shifting gears without depressing the brake pedal •P Release is for emergency/towing use and not used in normal daily drivingRefer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
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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
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 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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