battery KIA NIRO EV 2023 Navigation System Quick Reference Guide

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d d The list of menu items appears.
Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
[Energy information during charging
When accessing the energy information screen during charging or power transmission, the
displayed screen is different depending on the charging / power transmission status.
Viewing the Electricity Use
You can view the power consumed by the drivetrain, climate control, electrical systems and
battery care function.
1 Press the vehicle image on the Electric Vehicle screen.
2 Press Electricity Use.
Viewing the eco-driving information
You can view a graph of fuel efficiencies on individual dates.
1 Press the vehicle image on the Electric Vehicle screen.
2 Press EV Economy History.

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Scheduling a charge and climate controls
You can configure various functions such as automatic battery charging or climate control
according to the specified departure time.
1 On the Electric Vehicle screen, press Scheduled Charging and
Climate.
2 Select and then change the settings.

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To access the online user's manual of the system from the Scheduled Charging and
Climate screen, press
>
User's Manual on Web (QR Code) and scan the QR code.

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Scheduling a charging
You can schedule the charging based on the departure time.
1 On the Electric Vehicle screen, press Scheduled Charging and
Climate.
2 Check Scheduled Charging and then press .
3 Select and then change the settings.
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a a You can set the off-peak electricity time.
b b You can charge the battery for the next departure, primarily using off-peak hours to
benefit from lower rates.
c c You can charge the battery only during off-peak hours that offer a lower charging
rate benefit.
4 Press OK.

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Scheduled charging is performed only when the charging connector is connected to the
vehicle.

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Scheduling climate controls
Configure settings to perform climate control at the next departure time.
1 On the Electric Vehicle screen, press Scheduled Charging and
Climate.
2 Check Scheduled Climate and then press .
3 Set the desired temperature and auto defogging and then press OK.
Setting an electricity usage limit
Set an electricity usage limit.
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V2L is a technology that uses the battery power of an electric vehicle to power electronic
devices in the vehicle.

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Electricity usage limit is automatically enabled when an electronic device is connected.
1 On the Electric Vehicle screen, press EV Charge Transfer.

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2 Use the control bar to adjust the minimum battery level.

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When an electricity usage limit is set, you cannot go below the minimum battery level
when using power.

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To access the online user's manual of the system from the EV Charge Transfer Settings
screen, press
>
User's Manual on Web (QR Code) and scan the QR code.
Configuring the EV settings
You can set a target battery level. You can also set an appropriate current depending on the
charger type. In winter, you can also set to increase the battery temperature in advance.
1 On the Electric Vehicle screen, press .
2 Select and then change the settings.

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Available options may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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Max. % Charge
You can set the battery amount to charge.
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AC charging ensures the optimal battery performance for a long time compared to DC
charging.

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When the battery amount reaches the target level, charging stops. When you charge only
the required battery amount, it can ensure the optimal battery performance for a long
time, compared to full battery charging.
Charging Current
You can set the charging current depending on the installed charger type.

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The charging time may vary depending on charging conditions.

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If a problem occurs during charging, lower the charging current and try again. If you
lower the charging current, it may take longer to charge the battery.
Winter Mode (if equipped)
Can increase the battery temperature in advance to enhance the charging and driving
performance when scheduling charge or climate controls in winter. This decreases the
drivable distance because it causes to drain the battery faster.
Utility Mode
Turns on utility mode. When this function is on, electric systems on the vehicle are operated
using the driving (high-voltage) battery.

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To turn off utility mode, press the Start button.
Smart Regeneration (if equipped)
Set to activate regenerative braking automatically based on the vehicle state or driving
conditions.
Smart Regeneration System (if equipped)
Adjusts the deceleration strength during Smart Regeneration System.
Charging Connector Locking Mode (if equipped)
Configure the lock mode setting for the connected charging cable.
Charging Voice Prompts (if equipped)
Configure the settings so that voice information about charging status is provided as soon as
charging begins.
Trailer Mode (if equipped)
Maintain driving performance and estimate the drivable range when a trailer is connected.

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Vehicle location may not be displayed correctly if:

The vehicle is driving on a Y-shaped or winding road with narrow angles.

The vehicle is driving closely to another road.

The vehicle is driving on a road where there are many tall buildings in the vicinity.

The vehicle is driving on a new road or a road under construction.

The vehicle is transported by a ferry or heavy-duty transport vehicle.

The vehicle is driving in a rugged mountain area or on a steep curve road.

The vehicle is entering a public road after making a turn through the turntable in an
underground parking lot or multi-story parking lot.

The vehicle stops and starts repeatedly or moves slowly in front of an intersection.

The system reboots after the vehicle battery has been recharged or replaced.

The vehicle is driving on a slippery road due to heavy snow, etc.

The tires have been replaced recently or spare tires (or studless tires) are used.

Improper-sized tires are used or the pressure of each tire is different.

The replaced tire is worn out or the studless tires have been used for over two seasons.

A roof carrier is installed on the vehicle.

On a highway continued driving causes the system to perform map matching or apply
the updated GPS data.

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Navigation service may not be provided correctly under the following conditions:

When the vehicle drives on a straight road continuously, the system may guide you to
drive straight. It is not a malfunction.

Guidance may not be followed immediately after the vehicle makes a turn at an
intersection or drives through an intersection.

The system may guide you to make a U-turn in a prohibited area.

The system may guide you to a traffic-blocked road (e.g. no-entry road or road under
construction).

The system may guide you to a road away from the destination when there is no road
to the destination or there are only narrow roads on the way.

Guidance may not be proper when the vehicle is off the route.

Guidance may not match the actual distance on an overpass or underpass due to the
difference of the start point.

When you are driving at high speeds, route recalculations may take longer.

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Because the navigation system is used for information purposes only, Kia does not
assume responsibility of the accuracy of the information.

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When the traffic information is not received, the status icon (
) appears at the top of the
map screen.

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g g Displays the system information on the map. (It can display up to two items.)
Traffic information (with an icon if there is no HD Radio data reception)
Bluetooth connection status
h h Displays the point to change the driving direction.
i i Displays the next point to change the driving direction.
j j Displays the lanes in different colors.
Orange: Recommended lane
White: Available lane
Gray: Unavailable lane
k k Displays quick menu items.
l l Stop the navigation guidance. > See "
Canceling the route guidance."
m m Displays the remaining distance to the destination and the estimated time of arrival. For
more details, press the information item.
n n Displays or hides the detailed guidance.
o o Check the range you can drive with the current amount of battery (EV only).

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To see only the map with no destination, press the map area on the Home screen or on
the All Menus screen, press Map. Or press the [ MAP] button on the control panel.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
ÝWarning
Be sure to check the road conditions while driving, because the camera information may get
changed occasionally after a map update to the latest version. Relying solely on the driving
assist system may cause violation of traffic rules and regulations, resulting in an accident.

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Updating the system
A notification window appears when your vehicle is turned off. You can use the notification
window to update the navigation map and infotainment system.
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This function is available only when the system is ready for the latest software update.
1 Turn off the vehicle (ACC Off).
2 From the update notification window, press Install Now.
The update is performed immediately after the system reboots. Update details appear as
soon as update is complete.

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Update is performed with the screen off after the vehicle is turned off. If you turn on the
system when update is in progress, you can view the progress of update. When update is
in progress, the navigation, Kia Connect, camera and infotainment system are disabled.

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The system automatically shuts down after update is complete. You can exit the vehicle
without having to wait for the update to finish.

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A notification window appears after update is complete. You can use your smartphone to
scan the QR code in the window to view the update details.

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An alternative way to view update details is to select Setup >
General >
System Info >

What's New from the All Menus screen.

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If the battery level is below threshold, the update notification window does not appear
when the vehicle is turned off. If this is the case, the update notification window appears
when the vehicle is turned on again. In the window, press Install Now to perform update.
Updating immediately
You can update the navigation map and infotainment system quickly regardless of whether
the vehicle is on or off.

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This function is available only when the system is ready for the latest software update.

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When update is in progress, the navigation, Kia Connect, camera and infotainment
system are disabled.

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1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
General >
SW Info/Update >

Finalize Update.
2 Select Update Now and press OK.
Scheduling an update
You can update the navigation map and infotainment system when the vehicle is not used
after being turned off. This can be done by setting an update timer.

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This function is available only when the system is ready for the latest software update.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
General >
SW Info/Update >

Finalize Update.
2 Select Install after Turning Off the Ignition and press OK.
3 Turn off the vehicle (ACC Off).

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Once the update has started, you cannot cancel it. After the update, the system
automatically turns off.

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Scheduled update is canceled when:

Low battery is detected when turning off the vehicle.

The vehicle is turned on before the scheduled update time.

The system has been turned off for more than 3 minutes with the vehicle turned off.