battery KIA NIRO PHEV 2020 Quick Start Guide Base Audio

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Safety cautions
For safety, follow the instructions below. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or
damage to the system.
\335About operating the system
Use the system with the engine running.
0024Using the system for a long time when the engine is stopped may discharge the battery.
Do not install unapproved products.
0024Using unapproved products may cause an error while using the system.
0024System errors caused by installing unapproved products are not covered under the warranty.
\335About handling the system
Do not apply excessive force to the system.
0024Excessive pressure on the screen may damage the LCD panel or the touch panel.
When cleaning the screen or button panel, make sure to stop the engine and use a
soft, dry cloth.
0024Wiping the screen or buttons with a rough cloth or using solvents (alcohol, benzene, paint thinner, etc.) m\
ay scratch or chemically damage the surface.
If you attach a liquid-type air freshener to the fan louver, the surface of the louver may
become deformed due to the flowing air.
\333Note
If you experience any problems with the system, contact your place of purchase or dealer.

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Turning the system on or off
Turning on the system
1 To turn on the system, start the engine.
2 When the safety warning appears, read it and press Confirm.
0024To change the system language, press Language.
\334Warning
0024Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident,
severe bodily injury, or death. The driver′s primary responsibility is the safe and legal
operation of the vehicle, and the use of any vehicle systems, including the \
touch screen
and steering wheel controls, which take the driver′s eyes, attention, and focus away from
the safe operation of the vehicle, or which are not permissible by law, should never be
used during the operation of the vehicle.
0024Some functions may be disabled for safety reasons while the vehicle is moving. They work
only when the vehicle stops. Park your vehicle in a safe location before using any of them.
In a manual transmission vehicle, apply the parking brake to use the functions. In an
automatic transmission vehicle, shift to "P" (Park) or apply the parking brake.
0024Stop using the system if it malfunctions, such as no audio output or dis\
play. If you
continue using the system when it is malfunctioning, it may lead to a fi\
re, electric shock, or
system failure.
\335Caution
0024You can turn on the system when the key ignition switch is placed in the "ACC" or "ON"
position. Using the system for an extended period without the engine running drains the
battery. If you plan on using the system for a long time, start the engine.
0024If you turn on your system without starting the engine, a battery warnin\
g will appear.
Once the engine starts, the battery warning will disappear.

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\334About handling the system
Do not disassemble or modify the
system.
Doing so may result in an accident, fire, or
electric shock.
Do not allow liquids or foreign
substances to enter the system.
Liquids or foreign substances may cause
noxious fumes, a fire, or a system malfunction.
Stop using the system if it malfunctions,
such as no audio output or display.
If you continue using the system when it is
malfunctioning, it may lead to a fire, electric
shock, or system failure.
\333 Note
If you experience any problems with the
system, contact your place of purchase or
dealer.
Safety cautions
For safety, follow the instructions below.
Failure to do so may result in personal
injury or damage to the system.
\335About operating the system
Use the system with the engine
running.
Using the system for a long time when the
engine is stopped may discharge the battery.
Do not install unapproved products.
Using unapproved products may cause an error
while using the system.
System errors caused by installing unapproved
products are not covered under the warranty.
\335 About handling the system
Do not apply excessive force to the
system.
Excessive pressure on the screen may damage
the LCD panel or the touch panel.
When cleaning the screen or button
panel, make sure to stop the engine
and use a soft, dry cloth.
Wiping the screen or buttons with a rough
cloth or using solvents (alcohol, benzene, paint
thinner, etc.) may scratch or chemically damage
the surface.
If you attach a liquid-type air freshener
to the fan louver, the surface of the
louver may become deformed due to
the flowing air.
\333 Note
If you experience any problems with the
system, contact your place of purchase or
dealer.

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\335Caution
You can turn on the system when the
key ignition switch is placed in the "ACC"
or "ON" position. Using the system for
an extended period without the engine
running drains the battery. If you plan
on using the system for a long time,
start the engine.
If you turn on your system without
starting the engine, a battery warning
will appear. Once the engine starts, the
battery warning will disappear.
\333 Note
To avoid having audio play at an excessive
volume when you start the engine, adjust
the volume level before stopping the
engine. You can also set the system to
decrease the volume level automatically.
On the Home screen, press All Menus >
Setup > Sound > Priority and activate
the Start-up Volume Limit option.
Turning off the system
If you do not want to use the
system while driving, press and
hold the Power button on the
control panel.
The screen and the sound will turn off.
To use the system again, press the
Power button.
After you have turned off
the engine, the system will
automatically turn off after a
while or as soon as you open the
driver's door.
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, the system may turn off
as soon as you turn off the engine.
Using the touch
screen
Your system is equipped with a touch
screen. You can perform various functions
via touch inputs.
\334 Warning
Do not use the touch screen while driving
as this will divert your attention away
from the safe operation of the vehicle.
You may lose your steering control which
could cause an accident and severe bodily
injuries.

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\333Note
The fuel efficiency graphs will be
updated every two and a half minutes.
When the engine is stopped, the
fuel efficiency graphs will be reset
automatically. However, the average
fuel efficiency value will not be reset.
Viewing the energy flow
You can view the energy flow between the
engine, the electric motor, and the battery
according to your vehicle′s driving status.
1 On the Home screen, press
All Menus > Hybrid > Energy
Flow.
2 View the current energy flow
according to the vehicle′s
driving status.
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Viewing fuel economy
information
1 On the Home screen, press
All Menus > Hybrid > Fuel
Economy.
2 View your vehicle′s fuel
economy information.
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cd
b
a Display the options list.
 User′s Manual on Web (QR
Code): Access the web manual
via the QR code. For safety
reasons, you can access the QR
code only when your vehicle is
stationary.
b Return to the previous level.
c View your fuel economy
displayed in a graph as well as
your accumulated average fuel
economy according to your driving
pattern.
d Reset the fuel efficiency graphs to
the default values.

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a Display the options list.
User′s Manual on Web (QR
Code): Access the web manual
via the QR code. For safety
reasons, you can access the QR
code only when your vehicle is
stationary.
b Return to the previous level.
c Your vehicle′s driving status
d The energy delivery direction
between the engine, the electric
motor, and the battery
Starting the vehicle
 Starting the vehicle with the motor′s
power
Driving
Driving the vehicle with the engine′s
power and the motor′s power
Driving the vehicle with the engine′s
power
Driving the vehicle with the motor′s
power
Charging the battery and driving the
vehicle with the engine′s power

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Charging the battery with the engine′s
power and driving the vehicle with the
motor′s power
Decelerating
Charging the battery with the
deceleration energy from braking and
the engine′s power
Charging the battery with the
deceleration energy from braking
Reducing the engine′s power for
slowing down the vehicle and charging
the battery with the deceleration
energy from the engine′s power
Reducing the engine′s power for
slowing down the vehicle
Idle mode
Idle mode without delivering any
power
Charging the battery with the engine′s
power while the vehicle is in idle mode

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Using the Plug-in
Hybrid menu
(plug-in
hybrid electric vehicles only)
You can use convenient features for
plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, such as
viewing your vehicle′s energy information
or scheduling a charging of your vehicle.
Starting the Plug-in Hybrid
menu
On the Home screen, press All
Menus > PHEV.
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ab
a Display the options list.
 User′s Manual on Web (QR Code) :
Access the web manual via the QR
code. For safety reasons, you can
access the QR code only when your
vehicle is stationary.
b Return to the previous level.
c View information related to energy,
such as the drivable distance and
battery status.
> See ″Viewing energy
information.″
d Schedule battery chargings or
customize related options.
> See ″Using
the charging management features.″
e View the real-time eco-driving
information.
> See ″Viewing eco-driving
information.″
f View the real-time energy flow. > See
″ Viewing the energy flow .″
\333Note
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available functions may vary.
Viewing energy
information
You can view the current status of the
battery, the drivable distance, and
information about the charging time.
1 On the Home screen, press
All Menus > PHEV > Energy
Information .
2 View your vehicle′s energy
information.
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ab

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a Display the options list.
User′s Manual on Web (QR
Code): Access the web manual
via the QR code. For safety
reasons, you can access the QR
code only when your vehicle is
stationary.
b Return to the previous level.
c View the current battery status and
drivable distance.
d View the estimated time until
your vehicle is fully charged by AC
charging.
\333 Note
The drivable distance is an estimate based
on the real-time fuel efficiency. If your
driving pattern changes, the estimated
drivable distance will change accordingly.
Using the charging
management features
You can schedule battery charges
according to a preset departure time.
[Setting the departure time
1 On the Home screen, press
All Menus > PHEV > Charge
Management > Charging
Settings.
2 Press next to Next
Departure.
3 Select a departure setting
option and press
next to it.

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4 Set the departure time and the
day of the week and press OK.
You can check the set departure time
on the main screen of the Charge
Management menu.
[Setting up scheduled
chargings
1 On the Home screen, press
All Menus > PHEV > Charge
Management > Charging
Settings.
2 Press Scheduled Charging to
activate it and press
next to
it.
3 Set the off-peak electricity time
and a time priority option and
press OK.
Prioritize Off-peak Charging: Your
vehicle will charge the battery for
the preset departure time, primarily
using the off-peak electricity time.
Charge ONLY during Off-peak: Your
vehicle will charge the battery only at
the off-peak electricity time.
\333 Note
Scheduled charging will start only if a
charging cable is connected to your
vehicle at the scheduled time.