KIA NIRO PHEV 2019 Features and Functions Guide

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Driver Position Memory System*
To store a seating position into memory, first place the shifter into P (Park) while the
ignition switch is ON . Then:
1 . Adjust the driver’s seat
2 . Press the SET button A on the control panel . System will beep once
3 . Press one of the memory buttons B within 5 seconds . The system
will beep twice when memory has been stored
4 . “Driver (1 or 2) set is memorized” will appear on the instrument
cluster LCD screen
Do not attempt to operate the driver position memory system while the vehicle is moving. This could result in a loss of control of the vehicle.
C
Front Seat Headrest Adjustment†1 6
To raise headrest: Pull headrest up .
To lower headrest: Press lock C, then press the headrest down .
SET
1
2
A
B
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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•With the seat warmer switch in the ON position, the heating system in the seat turns OFF or ON automatically depending on the seat temperature •System is OFF by default
QUICK TIPS
Yellow Color: Warming
Blue Color: Ventilating
Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats*†17
Seat Warmers — Press top of button once for high
setting (3 LEDs lit), again for middle setting (2 LEDs lit),
again for low setting (1 LED lit) . Press again to turn OFF .
Ventilated Seats — Press bottom of button once for high
setting (3 LEDs lit), again for middle setting (2 LEDs lit),
again for low setting (1 LED lit) . Press again to turn OFF .
Seat Warmers/Ventilated Seats Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
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Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed. Headrests can provide critical neck and head support in an accident.
CENTER PANEL / SEATING
REMINDER: Use extreme caution when using the seat warmers to avoid burns . Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more information .

40NIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE*IF EQUIPPED †LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER
SEATING
D
E
F
SeatbackLumbarSeatSeat Cushion
AABC
ABC
6-Way Manual Adjustable
Driver’s Seat*†15
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*†15
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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SEATING / OTHER KEY FEATURES
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•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 metal seat belt tab is placed into the holder
•
Always make sure the seatback is locked in place when unfoldedFor illustration purposes only. Actual vehicle might be slightly different.
HOLD
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D
E
F
G
H
Remote Keyless Entry
(Folding Key)*
D Press the release button to unfold the key
E Press to lock All doors; Press twice within
two seconds to sound the horn
F Press to unlock Driver’s Door: Press twice
in 4 seconds to unlock All Doors and Rear
Hatch
G Press and hold for more than 1 second to
unlock Liftgate . Then lift by the handle to
manually open Liftgate .
H Press and hold more than a half second for
Panic Alarm . To turn off Alarm, press any
button .
A
B
C
Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options. To turn OFF Alarm, press any button.

42NIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE*IF EQUIPPED †LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER
OTHER KEY FEATURES
Smart Key*†8
Smart Key Fob:
A 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 .
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:
•
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 unlock Driver’s Door
•
Use to enable/disable Child Safety Locks

•If the Smart Key battery is weak or not working properly, hold the Smart Key fob up to the Engine Start /Stop button (Lock button side closest) and press to start engine •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
QUICK TIPS
REMINDER: Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options .
Double-Turn Lock/Unlock All
•Turn clockwise once to unlock Driver’s Door
•Turn clockwise again within 4 seconds to
unlock All Doors
•Turn counterclockwise once to lock All Doors
LockUnlock
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Engine Start/Stop Button & Smart Key Video
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QR CODE
HOLDF
A
B
C
D
G
E

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Sunroof Video
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Map/Room Lamps
Automatic turn off function*
The interior lights automatically turn
off approximately 30 seconds after
the Engine Start /Stop 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 battery discharge
QUICK TIPS
Tilt the Sunroof:
•Raise: Push lever E upward .
•Lower: Push lever E forward .
OTHER KEY FEATURES
Sunroof Operation*
The Sunroof and Sunshade operation is controlled
through a multi-directional switch/lever, and the
ignition needs to be in the ON position to operate
the Sunroof/Sunshade .
Slide the Sunshade and Sunroof:
•
Auto Open: Slide lever E backward to the
farthest position and release .
•
Auto Close (Sunroof only): Slide the lever E
forward to the farthest position and release .
Slide the Sunroof (with Sunshade open):
•
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)
REMINDER: Sunshade needs to remain OPEN while Sunroof is open and vehicle is moving .
To stop the Sunroof at any position, push or pull the Sunroof control lever in any direction .
QUICK TIP
Do not adjust the sunroof or sunshade while driving. This could result in loss of control of the vehicle.
( Type A )
( Type B)
D
AC
E
BA

44NIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE*IF EQUIPPED
AUTOOFF
Fuel Filler Lid
1 . Stop the engine
2 . Press the Fuel Filler Lid button C to open the Fuel Filler Lid . The LCD
may display this message: Wait until fuel door opens . Once the Fuel
Filler Lid is open, the LCD may display this message: Fuel door open .
3 . Pull open the Fuel Filler Lid
4 . Remove cap by turning
counterclockwise
Hood Release Lever and Latch
Opening the Hood:
1 . Pull the Hood Release Lever A to unlatch the Hood
2 . In the front of the vehicle, lift the Hood slightly, pull the secondary
Latch B inside of the Hood’s center and lift the Hood
Closing the Hood: Lower the Hood about halfway and then press down
to securely lock in place .
(Buttons located on Driver's Panel to the left of the Steering Wheel)
C
(Located on Driver side kick panel)(Latch located inside hood)
A
Fuel Cap / Malfunction
Indicator (Check Engine Light)
Tighten for ONE CLICK to prevent Malfunction
Indicator from illuminating .
REMINDER: The Fuel Filler Door Release button is located on the left side of the Steering Wheel on the lower button panel
CLICK!
B
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There may be a delay in Fuel Filler Lid opening for about 20 seconds due to depressurization
QUICK TIP
OTHER KEY FEATURES
REMINDERS:
•Sunvisor may not shield all direct light
•
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†2 0
Use the Sunvisor to shield direct light through the front or side windows .
Slide the Sunvisor out and adjust as needed .

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Parking Distance Warning-Forward*†6
The Parking Distance Warning-Forward* 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, rear and side of the vehicle when moving forward
or backing up .
The system is activated when the ignition is ON/RE ADY and the vehicle
is in R (Reverse) . To deactivate the system, press the Parking Distance
Warning-Forward* 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
•
When more than two objects are sensed at the same time, the closest one will be recognized first
•
The above images are for illustration purposes only and may not reflect actual operation
The Parking Distance Warning-Forward* is not a substitute for proper and safe parking and backing-up procedures. Always drive safely and use caution when backing up. The Parking Distance Warning-Forward* may not detect every object in front of or behind the vehicle.
Rear-Camera Display*†6
The Rear-Camera Display is a supplemental system that displays the view
behind the vehicle through the rearview display mirror or the audio system
screens while the vehicle is in Reverse .
The Rear-Camera Display activates when the:
•Engine Start /Stop button is in the ON/RE ADY position
•Gear Shift Lever is in the R (Reverse) position
REMINDERS:
•The above images are for illustration purposes only and may not reflect actual operation
•
UVO eco / UVO eServices — While camera is active, only the audio controls on the Audio System can be operated .
•
UVO eServices with Premium Navigation / UVO eco with Navigation* — While camera is active, only the Audio System can be operated on the Steering Wheel and Audio Control Unit . All other features are disabled .
The Rear-Camera Display is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures. The Rear-Camera Display may not display every object behind the vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution when backing up
EV
HEV
A
OTHER KEY FEATURES

46NIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE*IF EQUIPPED †LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER
High Voltage Battery Air Intake
The Hybrid Battery Air Intake, located on the side
underneath the left rear seat, is used to cool down
the hybrid battery . For safety reasons, this vent
should never be blocked . Doing so may cause the
battery to overheat .
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)*†6
The DAW system is designed to alert the driver if it detects a drowsy or fatigued driver and,
in certain situations, can give a warning signal to take a break .
The DAW is set to OFF by default . To turn the DAW ON, turn the ignition on and then select
User Settings in the LCD Display on the Instrument Cluster . Then go to Driving Assist and
select Driver Attention Warning . Set the DAW to Normal or High Sensitivity .
Driver Attention Warning (DAW) modes:
Off: The DAW is deactivated A
Normal: The DAW alerts the driver of his/her fatigue level or inattentive driving practices .
High Sensitivity: The DAW alerts the driver of his/her fatigue level or inattentive driving
practices faster than Normal mode .
If the DAW is activated, the DAW information will appear on the LCD Display B when you
select the ASSIST mode .
A message, “Consider taking a break,” appears on the LCD display and a warning sounds to
suggest the driver to take a break when the driver’s attention level is below one bar C .
Clean the air intake for the hybrid battery regularly with a dry cloth
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PRECAUTION: Never clean the battery vent with a WET cloth or spill liquid over the air intake . This could cause an electric shock, which could cause serious damage, injury or death .
REMINDERS:
•The set-up of the DAW will be maintained, as selected, when the ignition is cycled
•
When activated, the DAW does not display “Consider taking a break” message when the total trip driving time is less than 10 minutes
•
The DAW will enter a standby mode if the camera does not detect the lanes and/or the driving speed remains under 40 mph
Attention Alert
System Off
Level Time

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B
CChild-Protector Rear Door Lock
Locate these locks on the rear edge of the rear passenger doors . Turn the
safety lock 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 .
Tire Mobility Kit
The Tire Mobility Kit may 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
QUICK TIPS
REMINDERS:
•The above images are for illustration purposes only and may not reflect actual operation
•
After tire is properly sealed, drive cautiously at a maximum speed of 50 mph for a maximum distance of up to 120 miles .
OTHER KEY FEATURES
Liftgate Release Button*
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
QUICK TIPS
A

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PRESS
A
B
SAFETY FEATURES
Occupant Detection System (ODS)†12 /
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator†2 ,1 6
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 .
Seat Belts†1 6
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 .
D
C
The Seat Belt warning chime operates for driver’s seat only .
QUICK TIP
REMINDER: For maximum protection, always wear your Seat Belt .
REMINDER: 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 .
OFF
PASSENGER
AIR BAG