climate control KIA NIRO EV 2023 Navigation System Quick Reference Guide

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Using the rear-seat climate control function
(if equipped)
You can check or set the rear-seat climate status on the system screen.
1 Perform any of the following methods:
Press the [
REAR] button on the climate control system.
On the All Menus screen, press Rear Climate.
2 Select and then change the settings.
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For automatic temperature control
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For manual temperature control
a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Configure specific climate control function settings.

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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
c c Can set the inside temperature.
d d Can adjust the air direction.
e e Can adjust the fan speed.
f f Turn on the AUTO mode. If you change the climate control status using another
button, the AUTO mode automatically turns off.
g g Shows the outside temperature of the vehicle.
h h Turn off the climate control function (if equipped).

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i i 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.
 Climate Settings
: Configure specific climate control function settings (if equipped).
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to
the online user manual for the system.

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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Using the Rear Heat/Ventilation Control (if equipped)
You can adjust the seat warmer/ventilation settings to make your driving environment more
pleasant.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Warmer/Ventilation.
2 Press Rear Warmer/Ventilation.

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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
3 Select to view the item.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Configure specific climate control function settings.

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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
c c Turn on or off the warmer or ventilation for each seat.
d d Displays the front-seat climate control settings screen.
e e Displays the front-seat warmer/ventilation settings screen.

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

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f f 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 (if equipped).
 Front Climate
: Displays the front-seat climate control settings screen (if equipped).
Front Heat/Ventilation: Displays the front-seat warmer/ventilation settings
screen (if equipped).

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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and
specifications.
Climate Settings
: Configure specific climate control function settings (if equipped).
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to
the online user manual for the system.
Using the rear-seat conversation mode
(if equipped)
When the driver's voice cannot be delivered well to the rear seat, you can use the microphone
of the driver's seat for smooth communication.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Passenger Talk.
The passenger talk icon appears at the top right of the system screen to display its status.
2 Make conversation through the microphone of the driver's seat.

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To end the Passenger Talk mode, press End.

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When you move to another screen without pressing End, shortly press the End Call
button on the steering wheel to end the passenger talk function.

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When the Passenger Talk mode is active, the Radio/Media functions are unavailable.

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To access the online user's manual on the Passenger Talk screen, press
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User's
Manual on Web (QR Code) and then scan the displayed QR code.

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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.

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The drivable distance is an estimate based on the real-time fuel economy. When your
driving pattern changes, the drivable distance may differ.

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Depending on the driving pattern, the estimated drivable distance may differ even when
the same target battery level.
Using the charging management features (EV only)
You can configure various features such as scheduling battery charge and climate controls
according to the preset departure time.
1 On the Electric Vehicle screen, press Charge Management.
2 Select and then change the settings.

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To access the online user's manual on the Charge Management screen, press >

User's Manual on Web (QR Code) and then scan the displayed QR code.

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Scheduling a charge and climate controls
You can schedule the charging and climate controls based on the departure time.
[Setting the departure time
1 On the Charge Management screen, press Charging and Climate.
2 Press on the right of Next Departure.
3 Select the departure time and then press for the item.
4 Set the time and day and then press OK.
[Scheduling a charging
1 On the Charge Management screen, press Charging and Climate.
2 Check Scheduled Charging and then press .

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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 the off-peak
electricity time.
c c You can charge the battery only at the off-peak electricity time.
4 Press OK.

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Scheduled charging is performed only when the charging connector is connected to the
vehicle.
[Scheduling climate controls
1 On the Charge Management screen, press Charging and Climate.
2 Check Scheduled Climate and then press .
3 Set the desired temperature and auto defogging and then press OK.

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Setting for location-based charging
You can set to use the scheduled charging and climate controls only in specific locations and
select the current type to use while charging.
1 On the Charge Management screen, press Charging Location.
2 Check Use Location-based Charging and then set the following details:
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a a Can set the location to use the scheduled charging and climate controls.
b b Can use the scheduled charging and climate controls only in the set location.
c c Can set the charging current to use in the set location.

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The charging time may vary depending on charging conditions.

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If a problem occurs while charging, lower the charging current and try again. When the
charging current is lowered, charging may take longer.
Setting the target battery level
You can set the battery amount to charge.
1 On the Charge Management screen, press Max. % Charge.
2 Select a charging type to set the target battery level.
3 Set the target battery level and then press OK.

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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.

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Configuring the EV settings (EV only)
You can set to display the warning message when the remaining battery amount is low for
the destination and you can also see the drivable distance. In winter, you can also set to
increase the battery temperature in advance.
1 On the Electric Vehicle screen, press EV Settings.
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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To access the online user's manual on the EV Settings screen, press
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User's
Manual on Web (QR Code) and then scan the displayed QR code.
Winter Mode
 Winter Mode: 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.
Warning
Range Warning: When the destination is beyond your reach with the remaining battery
amount during route guidance, the range warning appears.
EV Route
Show on the Map: When the destination is guided using the navigation system, the
drivable range under the remaining battery amount appears on the route. The drivable
range appears in blue, the range beyond reach appears in gray, and the icon to search for
charging stations also appears.

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Using the Electric Vehicle menu (Type2)
You can use various EV-specific functions, such as driving and energy information views and
vehicle charge scheduling.
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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
On the All Menus screen, press EV.
Electric Vehicle screen
The Electric Vehicle screen provides the following features and information:
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b View the current battery level.

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If you press the vehicle image, the energy information screen appears.
c c Can search for nearby charging stations.

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The details of charging stations displayed on the map screen may not match the
actual information.
d d View the distance to empty for the current climate control settings.

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The details of drivable range displayed on the map screen may not match the actual
information.
e e Set the next departure time. > See "Setting the next departure time."
f f Configure settings to perform charging and/or climate control according to the departure
time.
> See "Scheduling a charge and climate controls."
g g Set an electricity usage limit. > See "Setting an electricity usage limit."
 V2L: This technology uses the battery power of an electric vehicle to power electronic
devices in the vehicle.
h h You can set to enable the Electric Vehicle mode. > See "
Configuring the EV settings."
i i Can check the drivable range under the remaining battery amount.

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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.