mirror KIA NIRO PHEV 2020 Features and Functions Guide
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: KIA, Model Year: 2020, Model line: NIRO PHEV, Model: KIA NIRO PHEV 2020Pages: 58, PDF Size: 4.98 MB
Page 3 of 58

VIDEOS & QR CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02
INSTRUMENT CLUSTERInstrument Cluster Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03Indicators & Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . 05Hybrid / Plug-In Hybrid Indicators at Startup . . . . . . . 06Hybrid / Plug-In Hybrid Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06LCD Instrument Cluster Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07Trip Modes / Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08User Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09Service Interval Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09Sport /ECO Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEMSPlug-In Hybrid Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Instrument Cluster - Energy Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Emergency Starting* (Hybrid only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Charging the Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 15Charging Connector Auto/Lock Mode . . . . . . . . . . 17Scheduled Charging* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
DRIVER’S PANELBlind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW ) . . . . . . . . . . . 18Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW )* . . . . . . 18Lane Keeping Assist (LK A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Lane Following Assist* (Plug-In Hybrid) . . . . . . . . . 20Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)* . . . . . . . . 20Instrument Cluster Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Reverse Parking Aid Function* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Engine Start/Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock . . . 23Manual Folding Mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Automatic Door Lock /Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Power/Heated Outside Mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Power Folding Outside Mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLSHeadlights & High Beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Turn Signals & Fog Lights* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Windshield / Rear Wipers & Washers . . . . . . . . . . . 25Heated Steering Wheel Button* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Bluetooth® Wireless Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Audio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Standard Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go System* . . . 29Tilt/ Telescoping Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
AUDIO SYSTEMSAndroid Auto / Apple CarPlay Setup* . . . . . . . . . . . 31UVO link Activation* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32UVO Assistance* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Standard Audio System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33UVO link* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34UVO link with Navigation* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
CENTER PANELDigital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Multimedia USB Port, Charger Ports . . . . . . . . . . . 36AC Inverter* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Wireless Smartphone Charging System* . . . . . . . . . 37Automatic Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting . . . . . 39Dual Clutch Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Paddle Shifters* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Electric Parking Brake (EPB)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats* . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
S E AT I N GDriver Position Memory System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Front Seat Headrest Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426-Way Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat* . . . . . . . . . 42Folding Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
OTHER KEY FEATURESRemote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)* . . . . . . . . . . . 43Smart Key* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Double-Turn Lock /Unlock All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Map/Room Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Sunroof Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Hood Release Lever and Latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Fuel Filler Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Sunvisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Parking Distance Warning-Forward* . . . . . . . . . . . 47Rear View Monitor* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Driver Attention Warning (DAW)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48High Voltage Battery Air Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Liftgate Release Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Child-Protector Rear Door Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Tire Mobility Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
SAFETY FEATURESOccupant Detection System (ODS) /Passenger Airbag Off Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . .Back Cover
LEGAL DISCLAIMERS . . . . . . . . Inside Back Cover
ESSENTIAL FEATURES
*IF EQUIPPED
NIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FE ATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
Air Conditioning / Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® Setup . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Audio System – UVO link Activation* . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Audio System – Standard Audio System* . . . . . . . . . . 33
Audio System – UVO link* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Audio System – UVO link with Navigation* . . . . . . . . . 35
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Charging the Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Sport /ECO Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08
Hybrid / Plug-In Hybrid Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Instrument Cluster / Plug-In Hybrid Displays . . . . . . . .12
Multimedia USB Port, Charger Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Tire Mobility Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . 05
Windshield Wipers & Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe personal 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 that are not permissible by law should never be used during operation of the vehicle.
Page 11 of 58

9*IF EQUIPPED ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS .
Service Interval Mode
To enter Service Interval mode, press the Mode
button A, User Settings , then scroll to Service
Mode and press the OK button B . System will
display the number of miles remaining until next
service is due, as well as the type of service .
When service is required,
the following will be
displayed:
Service Required
To reset the Service Interval
mode system, press and
hold the OK button B for
more than 1 second .
To turn Service In OFF,
go to User Settings .
Service Interval Setting
To set the service interval
when in User Settings
mode:
•Press the OK button B up/down and scroll
to Service Interval . Press the OK button B
to enter
•Press the OK button B up/down and toggle to
ON, then press the OK button B again . Then
press the OK button B to scroll and select the
desired miles or months for your next service
•Press the OK button B again
User Settings
To enter the User Settings mode in the LCD Instrument Cluster Modes,
ensure that the vehicle is at a stand still, shift lever in Park, and place the
Engine Start /Stop button or Key in the ON position . Then press the Mode
button A and select User Settings .
You can navigate the selections on the display by pressing the OK button B up/down, and then selecting the item by pressing the OK button B again .
To view a video on your mobile device, snap these QR Codes or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
LCD Display Video
LCD Display: Maintenance Video
QR CODES
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
Service in
Off
0000mi.
Service Required
0000mi.Driving Assistance*: •Smart Cruise Control (SCC) Reaction •Driving Assist •Driver Attention Warning (DAW)* •Warning Timing •Forward Safety •Lane Safety •Blind-Spot Safety •Parking Safety
Door: •Automatically Lock & Unlock
Lights: •One-Touch Turn Signal •Ambient Light Brightness •Ambient Light Color •Headlamp Delay •High Beam Assist
Sound: •Parking Distance Warning/ Volume
Convenience: •Seat Easy Access* •Welcome Mirror/Light* •Wireless Charging System* •Wiper/Light Display* •Auto Rear Wiper •Gear Position Pop-Up* •Coasting Guide* •Start Coasting* •Icy Road Warning*
Service Interval: •Enable Service Interval •Adjust Interval •Reset
Other features: •Aux . Battery Saver+* •Fuel Economy Reset* •Speed Unit* •Fuel Economy Unit* •Temperature Unit* •Tire Pressure Unit*
Language •Language: Set the language
Reset •Choosing reset will restore defaults for all User Settings menus
(Buttons located on Steering Wheel – Type B)
MODE
RES
CRUISE
CAN CELOKSET
MODE
RES
CRUISE
CAN CELOKSET
MODE
A
B
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Page 20 of 58

18NIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE*IF EQUIPPED †LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER
AUTOOFF
Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)*†6a
The BCW system uses radar sensors to help alert the driver in certain situations,
such as if it detects an approaching vehicle in the driver’s blind spot before
changing lanes . The light on the BCW button A will illuminate when turned ON .
The outside rearview mirror warning lights will also illuminate for 3 seconds .
The system will become active when the vehicle is traveling more than
approximately 20 mph and will alert the driver if another vehicle is detected
by the radar sensor .
1st-stage alert: When another vehicle is detected within the BCW system
boundary B, or when a vehicle is detected within the boundary C approaches
at a high speed, a yellow indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors .
2nd-stage alert: When 1st-stage alert is on and the driver activates a turn signal,
a flashing yellow indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors and the
system will sound an alert .
REMINDERS:
•The BCW system will only show a warning if the vehicle speed is more than 6 mph above the surrounding vehicles
•If the BCW is turned OFF and the ignition is cycled, the BCW system returns to ON
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)*†6a
If the RCCW system sensors detect approaching vehicles from the rear left or rear right
side of the vehicle D, the system will sound an audible alert, the warning indicators on the
outside rearview mirror will illuminate and a message will appear on the LCD screen . The
RCCW system is active under the following conditions:
•When gear shift is in Reverse
•When the vehicle is moving slower than 6 mph
REMINDERS:
•The RCCW feature can be turned OFF/ON in User Settings
•
The RCCW system will show a warning if the approaching vehicle speed is between 2 .5-22 mph within sensing range . See Owner’s Manual for other conditions
Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) with RCCW Video
To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
QR CODE
B
C
D
A
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
(Buttons are located left of the Steering Wheel)
The BCW and RCCW systems are supplemental systems. Do not rely solely on these systems, and always drive safely.
For more information on the Blind-Spot Collision Warning or Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.
Illustrations are for demonstration purposes only. Actual images or buttons on vehicle may vary.
DRIVER'S PANEL
Page 24 of 58

22NIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE*IF EQUIPPED †LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER
To use electrical accessories:
ACC position •When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button once (amber light A )
ON position •When already in the ACC position (amber light A ) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button again (red light B ) •
When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice (red light B )
Keeping the vehicle in ACC or ON position without turning the engine on may discharge the vehicle’s battery .
QUICK TIPS
AB
REMINDERS:
•
In an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the engine off and to the ACC position by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button for more than 2 seconds or 3 times successively within 3 seconds
•
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 the button to start the engine
Engine Start/Stop Button†8
To start the engine:
1 . Depress the brake pedal
2 .
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button while
gear shift is in P (Park) or (N)
Neutral
To turn the vehicle OFF, press the
ENGINE START/STOP button .
To use the ENGINE START/STOP
button, you must have the Smart
Key fob on your person .
Reverse Parking Aid Function*†6a
When the gear shift lever is moved into R (Reverse)
and the vehicle is driven backwards, the outside
rearview mirrors A will rotate downward to aid in
reverse parking .
To turn ON the Reverse Parking Aid Function,
depress either L or R mirror buttons B .
To turn OFF, depress the same buttons again .
The outside rearview mirrors will automatically
return to their original positions when:
• The Engine Start /Stop button is in the
OFF position
• The gear shift lever is moved to any position
except R (Reverse)
• The L or R mirror buttons are not depressed .
(Buttons panel located on Driver's Door )
A
B
REMINDER: When the outside rearview mirror buttons are not depressed, the Reverse Parking Aid Function will not operate and the outside rearview mirrors will not rotate downward .
To view videos on your mobile device, snap these QR Codes or visit the listed website . Refer to page 2 for more information .
Engine Start/Stop Button & Smart Key Video
Kia Key Fob Video
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODE
DRIVER'S PANEL
Page 25 of 58

23*IF EQUIPPED ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS .
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock
Auto Door Lock /Unlock will engage when the gear shift is moved in to
or out of the P (Park) position . Refer to the User Settings in the LCD
Instrument Cluster modes on how to turn Auto Door Lock /Unlock ON/OFF .
Power/Heated Outside Mirrors*
Mirror heaters automatically turn ON/OFF at the same time the Rear
Window Defroster is turned ON/OFF . Rear Window Defroster button*
is located on the climate control system panel .
Power Folding Outside Mirrors*
Press L or R buttons D (left or right) to select mirrors . Then press arrows
E to adjust mirror position .
To both fold and unfold the outside rearview mirrors, press the folding
mirror button F as pictured:
•Left − The mirrors will unfold .
•Right − The mirrors will fold .
•Center − The mirrors will fold/unfold automatically when doors are
locked/unlocked with the Smart Key or a door handle button is pressed .
Also, the mirrors will unfold when approaching the vehicle with the
Smart Key fob in proximity .
A Pull/Press to operate Driver’s and Front
Passenger’s Windows Auto-Up/Down*
B Press to Unlock /Lock All Doors
C Press to disable Rear
Passenger Windows
REMINDER: When pressed C, window controls for the Rear Passenger Windows are disabled .A
B
C
E
D
F
REMINDER: To lock position of mirrors, toggle switch to the neutral (center) position .
Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock
To automatically fold mirrors when exiting vehicle, press the LOCK button once on the Smart Key .
QUICK TIP
Press the button again to stop Auto Up/Down function .
QUICK TIP
Manual Folding Mirrors*
To fold the mirrors in manually, pull the
mirror towards the window .
If needed, pull the mirror firmly until it folds
QUICK TIP
DRIVER'S PANEL
Page 34 of 58

AUDIO SYSTEMS
UVO link Activation*†1
1 . Follow these steps to activate UVO on your vehicle head unit:
a . Press SETUP key
b . Press UVO icon
c . Press UVO or SERVICE
Activation
2 . Read and agree to Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and press SUBMIT
3 . Enter Smartphone Number or Email address to receive a verification code, then press SUBMIT
4a. Follow these steps if using your phone number to receive your verification code:
a . Check your phone for an SMS (text message)
b . Open the link in your SMS . A page will open requesting that you create your account
Note: If you already have a Kia Owners Portal account using the 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 PIN”
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 .
4b. Follow these steps if using your email to receive your verification code.
a . Check your email . The email will be from reset@notifications .myuvo .com
b . Open link inside email .
A page will open, requesting that you create your account .
Note: If you already have a Kia Owners Portal account using the email 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 PIN .”
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 .
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.
UVO Assistance*
Virtual Assistant A - Press to connect to the UVO
Center to hear information about the UVO features
UVO Voice Local Search UVO 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 the UVO
Center where you can request vehicle towing services
(Buttons on rearview mirror*)
UVO
CBA
For further UVO link operations, refer to the Car Multimedia System User’s Manual. For other audio system information, refer to pages 31-3 5.
32NIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE*IF EQUIPPED †LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER
Page 49 of 58

47ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS *IF EQUIPPED
Parking Distance Warning-Forward*†6a
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 NOT
illuminated), when vehicle is in Drive or
Reverse .
To activate, press button A again
(LED 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 View Monitor*†6a
The Rear View Monitor is a supplemental system that displays the view
behind the vehicle through the rearview display mirror* while the vehicle
is in Reverse .
The Rear View Monitor activates when the:
•Engine Start /Stop button is in the ON/RE ADY position
•Gear Shift Lever is in the R (Reverse) position
REMINDERS:
•
UVO link — While camera is active, only the audio controls on the Audio System can be operated
•
UVO link 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 View Monitor may not display every object behind the vehicle
The Rear View Monitor is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures.
The Rear View Monitor may not display every object behind the vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution when backing up
EV
HEV
A
OTHER KEY FEATURES