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TABLE OF CONTENTS
VIDEOS & QR CODES .....Inside Front Cover
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Instrument Cluster Overview ................03Indicators & Warning Lights .................04Tire Pressure Monitoring System ( TPMS) .......05Hybrid / Plug-In Hybrid Indicators at Startup .....06Hybrid / Plug-In Hybrid Modes ...............06Sport/ECO Modes .........................07Fuel Economy ............................07
VEHICLE SETTINGS
Trip Modes / Trip Computer ..................08LCD Instrument Cluster Modes* ..............08User Settings - Instrument Cluster ............09Vehicle Settings* - Audio Head Unit ............10Service Interval Mode .......................11
HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM
Plug-In Hybrid Display* ......................12Instrument Cluster - Energy Flow ..............13Emergency Starting* (Hybrid only) .............15Charging the Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle ............16Charging Connector Auto/Lock Mode ...........18Scheduled Charging* (Plug-In Hybrid only) .......18
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)* .......19Lane Keeping Assist (LK A)* .................20Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW )* ..........22Driver Attention Warning (DAW)* .............22Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA)* ........23Cruise Control ............................23Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go* .....24Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control - Curve (NSCC-C)* .............................25Lane Following Assist (LFA)* .................26Highway Driving Assist (HDA)* ...............27Rear View Monitor (RVM)* ...................28
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS) CONTINUED
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW )* ...28Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW )* ......29
DRIVER’S PANEL
Instrument Cluster Control ..................30Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .............30Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ...............30Reverse Parking Aid Function* ...............31Engine Start /Stop Button ...................31Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock 32Manual Folding Mirrors* ....................32Automatic Door Lock /Unlock ................32Power/Heated Outside Mirrors*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Power Folding Outside Mirrors* ..............32
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Headlights & High Beams ...................33Turn Signals & Fog Lights* ..................33Heated Steering Wheel Button* ...............34Windshield / Rear Wipers & Washers ..........34Tilt/ Telescoping Steering Wheel ..............35
AUDIO SYSTEMS
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology ..............36Audio Controls ...........................37Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® Setup* ........38UVO link Activation* / UVO Assistance* .........39Kia Access with UVO link App Download ........40Kia Access with UVO link App Features Guide ....40Standard Audio System - Value* ...............41Standard Audio System* - Value with UVO link ... 42UVO link* ................................43UVO link with Navigation* ...................44
CENTER PANEL
Digital Clock .............................45Multimedia USB Port, Charger Ports / AC Inverter* 45Wireless Smartphone Charging System* ........46
CENTER PANEL CONTINUED
Automatic Climate Control ..................47Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting ..48Dual Clutch Transmission ...................48Paddle Shifters* ..........................48Electric Parking Brake (EPB)* ................49Auto Hold* ...............................49Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats* .............50
S E AT I N G
Driver Position Memory System*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Front Seat Headrest Adjustment ..............51Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with Door Monitoring .51Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat* ..............526-Way Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat* ........52Folding Rear Seats ........................53
OTHER KEY FEATURES
Remote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)* ..........54Smart Key / Remote Start* ..................55Double-Turn Lock /Unlock All .................55Map/Room Lamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Sunroof Operation* ........................56Hood Release Lever and Latch ...............57Fuel Filler Lid ............................57Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator ..............57Sunvisor ................................57Liftgate Release Button* ....................58High Voltage Battery Air Intake ...............58Child-Protector Rear Door Locks ..............59Tire Mobility Kit ...........................59
SAFETY FEATURES
Occupant Detection System (ODS) /Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ...............60Seat Belts ...............................60
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .....Back Cover
LEGAL DISCLAIMERS ....Inside Back Cover
*IF EQUIPPED2NIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
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QR CODES
Niro EV Charging – Connecting & Disconnecting Video
HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM
HYBRID / PLUG-INHYBRID SYSTEM
POWER
CHARGE
FAULT
REMINDER: For more detail and/or subsequent steps in charging your vehicle, please see the Owner’s Manual.
Charging the Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle (Continued)
To charge the Plug-In Hybrid vehicle using a normal/trickle charger:
1. Connect the ICCB A plug to an electrical outlet
2. Check if the power light (green) B on the ICCB turns on
3. Press the brake pedal and engage the parking brake
4. Turn off all switches, put the shift lever in P (Park), and turn off
the vehicle
5. Open the charging door E by pressing the charging door
(Ensure doors are unlocked)
6. Remove any dust or water on the charging connector and charging inlet F
7. Hold the charging connector handle G and connect it to the vehicle’s
charging inlet F by pushing the connector until you hear a clicking sound
8. Charging begins automatically (Ensure the charge indicator light is
illuminated on your instrument cluster, indicating the vehicle is charging)
Checking the Charging Status
The charging status can be checked by viewing the charging status indicator
on the dash panel. The lights will progressively become lit as the vehicle
approaches a full charge.
After charging has started, the light turns green and the estimated charging
time is displayed on the Instrument Cluster LCD H for about 1 minute. It is also
displayed when the driver’s door is opened with charging in progress. When
fully charged, the light turns off.
Remaining charge time
6h 14m
50%
E
FG
H
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ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
ADAS
60mphCRUISE
MODE
RES
CRUISE
CAN CELOKSET
MODE
RES
CRUISE
CAN CELOKSET
MODE
Lane Following Assist (LFA)*†6
REMINDERS:
•
If the ignition is cycled, LFA returns to its previous state, on or off, if activated in the User Settings menu and when combined with SCC. If using the Steering Wheel LK A button, then LK A defaults to off
•
LFA is not a substitute for safe and proper driving. Always drive safely and use caution
Lane Following Assist (LFA) is designed to help ensure that the vehicle stays centered in its
lane A by monitoring the detected lane markings ahead and adjust the steering. When turned
on, the instrument cluster indicator will initially illuminate white when turned ON, and on
some vehicles, when SCC is engaged. It will remain white when the system does not detect the
lane markers. When the system detects the lane markers and can assist the steering, the LFA
icon will illuminate green B.
LFA will operate only when these conditions are met:
• When the SCC is on and operating
• LK A recognizes both sides of the lane markers the vehicle is traveling in
• The vehicle is traveling slower than 95 mph
LFA User Settings:
• To go to User Settings in the Instrument Cluster, press the Mode button C on the
Steering Wheel when the vehicle is at a standstill, gear shift is in Park and with the ignition
on or the Engine Start /Stop button* in the ON position, and select User Settings
• To enable LFA, when in User Settings, press the Move (OK ) button D up/down and
Select Driver Assistance, then Driving Assist, and then Lane Following Assist. Press the
OK button D
• Some models access settings through the Vehicle Settings in the audio head unit. Press the
SETUP hard key on the audio head unit, then VEHICLE on the screen to enter Vehicle
Settings
• Some vehicles have a Lane Driving Assist / Lane Safety button* on the Driver’s Panel or the
Steering Wheel . Press to activate Lane Following Assist
(Buttons located on steering wheel)
Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation.
LFA is supplemental. Do not solely rely on this system and always pay attention to the road and its conditions.
Actual User Settings steps may vary by model. See section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more detailed information, limitations and conditions.
D
C
A
B
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Lane Following Assist (LFA) Video
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)†7
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during certain cornering
maneuvers. It is a good idea to keep the ESC turned ON whenever possible.
Press ESC OFF button B to disable Traction Control in ESC (ESC OFF indicator
will illuminate).
To turn both Traction Control and Stability Control†7 off, press and hold ESC OFF
button B (ESC OFF indicator will illuminate, and an alert sounds).
REMINDERS:
•ESC is active by default at vehicle startup
•
The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate whenever the ESC is in operation
Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
HAC does not replace the need to apply brakes while the vehicle is stopped on an incline.
Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
(Located left of Steering Wheel)
Instrument Cluster Control
Press switch A up or down to adjust display brightness of the instrument
panel illumination.
REMINDERS:
• The dimmer does not change brightness when lights are turned off
• The dimmer does not adjust brightness on the audio system screens; use the system’s setup menu to adjust brightness on the screens
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)†7
HAC is designed to help prevent the vehicle from rolling
backward when accelerating from a stop while on a steep
incline.
HAC automatically activates whether the ESC is OFF or ON but
does NOT activate when the ESC has malfunctioned.
REMINDERS:
•
HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position
•In the event of HAC system malfunction, see Authorized Kia Dealer for service
•
•When HAC is active (e.g., accelerating from a stop on an incline), you may notice that the brakes will momentarily remain engaged after you depress the accelerator. This is normal HAC operation
•HAC provides a 2-second delay before the vehicle may start rolling backward
QUICK TIPS
AUTOOFF
DRIVER'S PANEL
DRIVER’SPANELAB
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Automatic Door Lock/Unlock
Auto Door Lock /Unlock will engage when the gear shift is moved into
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, controls for the Rear Passenger Windows are disabled.
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
A
B
C
D
F
E
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
DRIVER'S PANEL
DRIVER’SPANEL
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Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting
P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive (ECO Mode)
D: Drive, left gate (Sport Mode)
[+]: Manual Sport Mode Upshift
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Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting
P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive (ECO Mode)
D: Drive, left gate (Sport Mode)
[+]: Manual Sport Mode Upshift
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Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting
P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive (ECO Mode)
D: Drive, left gate (Sport Mode)
[+]: Manual Sport Mode Upshift
[–]: Manual Sport Mode Downshift
Manual Sport Mode: To enter Manual Sport Mode, move shift lever from D to left gate.
When in Manual Sport Mode, if the shift lever is not moved up or down, then the vehicle will
automatically shift gears. To shift while in Manual Sport mode, move shift lever up [+] to
upshift or down [–] to downshift. See page 10 for more information on the Drive Modes.
MANUAL SPORT
ECO
SPORT
Dual Clutch Transmission
The Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT ) gives the driving feel of a manual transmission, yet provides
the ease of a fully automatic transmission.
The following are unique driving tips for the Dual Clutch Transmission:
– To hold the vehicle stationary on an incline, the service brake or parking brake MUST be used
or the gear shift MUST be in the (P) Park position. If the vehicle is held stationary by applying
the accelerator pedal on a slope, the clutch/transmission may overheat, resulting in damage
– Avoid aggressive launches on steep grades as this may result in an overheated clutch and
transmission
– A slight time lag may be experienced at takeoff from standstill during aggressive acceleration
maneuvers
– If the clutch is overheating, the first warning, an amber-colored warning light ,
will be displayed in the instrument cluster. When indicator turns red, reduce speed, pull
over and place the vehicle in Park until it cools
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for additional information on DCT operation or call Kia Consumer Affairs for additional information.
REMINDER: When in Manual mode, pulling the left and right paddle shifters at the same time will NOT shift gears.
Paddle Shifters*
Paddle Shifters are operable when the shift lever is moved into the left gate of the D position (manual sport mode).
Paddle Shifting: Pull the [+] or
[-] paddle shifter once to shift
up or down one gear.
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Sportmatic® Shifting Video
Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for additional information
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Electric Parking Brake (EPB)*
The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system utilizes an
electric motor to engage the parking brake.
Applying the Parking Brake
Depress the brake pedal and pull up the EPB switch B. Ensure that the indicator light is illuminated
on the instrument cluster.
Releasing the Parking Brake
The EPB will automatically release when the shifter
is placed in Reverse or Drive.
To release EPB manually, depress the brake pedal,
then press the EPB switch B down, with the
ignition switch in the ON position. Ensure that the
indicator light i s O F F.
AUTO
HOLD
(Located on Center Panel)REMINDERS:
•
As a bulb check, the EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON
•
If the warning light does not illuminate temporarily, or continues to remain lit, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked
•The EPB should not be operated while the vehicle is moving
•
A click or electric brake motor sound may be heard while operating or releasing the EPB, but these conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB is functioning properly
•When leaving your keys with parking lot attendants or valet, make sure to inform them how to operate the EPB
•If parked on a steep incline, pull up the EPB switch for more than 3 seconds for a firmer EPB application
•Pull up and hold EPB switch a second time to increase brake pressure if parked on a decline or incline
QUICK TIPS
A
B
Image is for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation.
Auto Hold temporarily maintains the vehicle at a standstill even
though the brake pedal is not depressed after the driver brings the
vehicle to a complete stop by depressing the brake pedal. Auto
Hold can be turned On/Off using the AUTO HOLD button A on the
center panel below the gear shift. Before Auto Hold will operate,
the driver’s door, engine hood and liftgate must be closed, and the
driver’s seat belt must be fastened.
The AUTO HOLD indicator on the Instrument Cluster has four
states:
White: Standby – When vehicle is in Park and at a standstill, and
AUTO HOLD button A is pressed ON, the indicator will illuminate
white. While driving the vehicle (vehicle is not at a standstill), the
Auto Hold indicator will remain white.
Green: Engaged – When coming to a complete stop by depressing
the brake pedal, the Auto Hold indicator changes from white to
green.
Off (not illuminated) – The indicator will turn Off
when the AUTO HOLD button A is manually pressed
Off or when the EPB is manually turned On.
Yellow: Malfunction – When the indicator
is illuminated yellow, there may be a system
malfunction. Take your vehicle to a local Kia dealer.
Auto Hold*
REMINDERS:
•
Auto Hold only operates when vehicle is in Drive or Neutral
•
To reduce the risk of an accident, do not activate Auto Hold while driving downhill, backing up or parking your vehicle
•
Do not solely rely on the Auto Hold system to keep the vehicle stopped. Always pay attention to traf fic and road conditions, and be prepared to depress the brakes
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Electric Parking Brake Video
Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
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SEATING
Driver Position Memory System*†1 4
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.
Front Seat Headrest Adjustment†1 4
To raise headrest: Pull headrest up.
To lower headrest: Press lock C, then press the headrest down.
SET
1
2
For easy adjustments, hold a headrest post with one hand while using the other hand to pull the headrest from underneath.
QUICK TIP
Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed. Headrests can provide critical neck and head support in an accident.
AB
C
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Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with Door Monitoring video
SEATING
Check rear seats
: Alarm OffOK
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
with Door Monitoring
The Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with
Door Monitoring can help alert the driver
when a rear passenger may be left in the
vehicle. The alert will be a message on the
Instrument Cluster stating to “Check rear
seats” D and a chime will sound.
The factory default is set to OFF. To turn
the system ON or OFF, go to User Settings
in the Instrument cluster or Vehicle
Settings*, on the audio head unit select
Convenience, then Rear Occupant Alert
and check /uncheck the box.
REMINDER: Always be sure to check the passenger areas before leaving the vehicle.
ROA is not a substitute for one’s attention. Always check the vehicle’s interior before exiting.
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Image is for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation.
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