steering KIA NIRO PHEV 2022 Features and Functions Guide

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The LK A Warning Volume can be adjusted in the User Set tings in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Set tings* on the audio head unit
QUICK TIPAUTOOFF(But ton is located left of the Steering Wheel)
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LKA User Settings:
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To turn LK A ON, with the ignition on or the Engine Start/Stop button* in the ON position, press the Lane Safety/LK A button* A The instrument cluster indicator will initially illuminate white indicating the system is on
•To turn LK A on in the user settings, go to the User Settings menu in the Instrument Cluster, press the Mode button B 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 switch between LK A modes (Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Departure Warning), go to User Settings in the Instrument Cluster
Press the Move (OK) button C up/down, select desired setting and press the OK button C
REMINDERS:
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LK A will not issue a warning if the turn signals or hazard lights are activated
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When the ignition is cycled, LK A will return to the previously set state
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Some models access set tings through the Vehicle Set tings in the audio head unit Press the Setup hard key on the audio head unit, then vehicle on the screen to enter Vehicle Set tings
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)*†4 (continued)
Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Depar ture Warning are not substitutes for safe driving and may not always aler t the driver if the vehicle is driven outside of its lane Always drive safely and use caution
For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
Actual User Set tings steps may var y by model Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
(But tons located on Steering Wheel – Type B)
ADAS
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
B
A
C

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•Cruise Control is designed to function above 20 mph
•The Cruise Control system will not activate until the brake pedal has been depressed at least once after ignition ON or engine star t
QUICK TIPSStandard Cruise Control†1 6
D
CRUISE Control ON/OFF button: Press to turn the Cruise Control ON/OFF
E
Resume Cruising Speed button: Press up to resume or increase Cruising Speed
Set Cruising Speed button: Press down to set or decrease Cruising Speed
Cruise Control cancel button: To cancel Cruise Control setting, do one of the following:
•Press the brake pedal
•Press the cancel button(Type A shown)
REMINDER: Standard Cruise Control is a par t of Smar t Cruise Control (SCC) and can be set as the operating mode To switch from SCC to Standard Cruise Control, press and hold the Vehicle Distance but ton F for t wo seconds (the SCC system must not be activated to change modes) Repeat to switch back to SCC mode
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA)Video
QR CODE
Leading vehicle
is driving awayLeading Vehicle Departure Alert is designed to inform the driver when the vehicle in front starts moving or departs from a stop When LVDA is on, your vehicle is stopped, and LVDA detects that the leading vehicle is driving away, LVDA sounds an alert to let you know you can start driving If no action is taken after the vehicle in front drives away, then a message A will appear on the Instrument Cluster LCD
LVDA User Settings:
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To turn LVDA on, press the Mode button B on the Steering Wheel, and go to User Settings in the Instrument Cluster Press the Move (OK) button C up/down and select Drive Assistance, then press the OK button C to select Go to Driver Attention Warning and then Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
•Some models access settings through the Vehicle Settings in the audio head unit Press the Setup hard key on the audio head unit, then press VEHICLE on the screen to enter Vehicle Settings
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA)†4
REMINDERS:
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When the ignition is cycled, the system returns to its previous state, on or off
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Always check the front of the vehicle and road conditions before depar ture
The Leading Vehicle Depar ture Aler t system is not a substitute for safe and proper driving Always drive safely and use caution
(But tons located on Steering Wheel – Type B)
Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation
Cruise Control is a supplemental system and is not a substitute for safe driving The driver remains responsible for maintaining a proper and safe speed for the vehicle
ADAS
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
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The Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go* system is designed to maintain a predetermined distance from vehicles detected ahead by
automatically adjusting the driving speed as needed When traffic is detected, the vehicle will automatically slow to maintain a set
distance between traffic without depressing the accelerator or brake pedal
With the SCC on and activated and the vehicle distance set, when the system detects a vehicle slowing or stopping, it can bring the
vehicle to a complete stop When the vehicle ahead starts to move forward, the SCC system re-engages If the vehicle ahead stops
for more than 3 seconds, the accelerator pedal or the RES+ button must be pressed to start moving the vehicle
On some models, press the Driving Assist Mode CRUISE button* on the Steering Wheel to activate and the speed will be set to the
current vehicle speed SCC may decrease the speed to maintain the distance with the vehicle in front
To set/adjust the SCC speed:
•Push the Driving Assist CRUISE button* A to turn the system ON & set the current speed (One-Touch Set) The cruise indicator will illuminate on the instrument cluster
•Accelerate/decelerate to the desired speed and press lever B down to set the speed
•Press the RES+/SET- (+/-) button* B up/down to increase/decrease the set speed
•The SET indicator light, set speed and vehicle distance will illuminate on the instrument cluster ’s LCD screen C
To set the vehicle distance: Press the Vehicle Distance button D on the steering wheel The image on the LCD screen C will change when scrolling through the
settings Each time the button is pressed, the vehicle distance changes
To pause SCC operation: Press the RES+/-SET button* B The cruise indicator on the instrument cluster will turn OFF
To turn SCC OFF: Press the Driving Assist CRUISE button A The cruise indicator on the instrument cluster will turn OFF
To adjust the sensitivity of the SCC system: Press the mode
button E on the Steering Wheel With the OK button F,
select Driver Assistance, then SCC Response Then select Fast,
Normal or Slow
Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go*†4
The SCC system is a supplemental system and is not a substitute for safe driving It is the responsibilit y of the driver to always check the speed and distance to the vehicle ahead
See section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation
CRUISE100 MPHCRUISE100 MPH
CRUISE60 MPHCRUISE100 MPHSmart Cruise Control
ModeCruise Control Mode
The distance set tings are approximations and may var y depending on the vehicle speed at the time See owner ’s manual for more information
172ft130ft
82ft
106ft
(Type B Steering Wheel shown; but tons located on right side of Steering Wheel)
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Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go Video
QR CODE
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
ADAS
B
AC
D
E
F

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The LFA Warning Volume can be adjusted in the User Set tings in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Set tings* on the audio head unit
QUICK TIP
60mphCRUISE
Lane Following Assist (LFA)*†4
REMINDERS:
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If the ignition is cycled, LFA returns to its previous state, on or off, if activated in the User Set tings menu and when combined with SCC If using the LFA but ton C, then LFA defaults to off
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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 adjusting the steering 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 When LFA is enabled in the User or Vehicle Settings*, press the LFA button C to turn LFA on or off
LFA will operate only when these conditions are met:
•LK A recognizes both sides of the lane markers the vehicle is traveling in
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The vehicle is traveling slower than 95 mph
LFA User Settings:
•To go to User Settings in the Instrument Cluster, press the Mode button D 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
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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 E
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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
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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
(But tons located on steering wheel)
Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation
L FA is supplemental Do not solely rely on this system and always pay at tention to the road and its conditions
Actual User Set tings steps may var y by model See section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more detailed information, limitations and conditions
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Lane Following Assist (LFA) Video
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ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
ADAS
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REMINDERS:
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Current highway speeds and controlled or limited access road information may var y Future navigation updates may change this information
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If the driver changes the speed while in automatic speed set ting mode, it deactivates and enters a manual mode
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When the ignition is cycled, the system returns to its previous state, on or off
60mph
Highway Driving Assist (HDA)*†4
Highway Driving Assist (HDA) is designed to adjust the speed of the vehicle when driving on limited/controlled access highways/freeways The system can adjust the vehicle’s speed based on available highway speed information The automatic speed setting mode is designed to set the speed automatically by adjusting to the current speed limits of the highway the vehicle is traveling on
To activate HDA, turn Smart Cruise Control (SCC) on by pressing the Driving Assist CRUISE / Driving Assist Mode CRUISE button* A on the Steering Wheel When HDA is activated and the conditions are met, the Instrument Cluster indicator B will illuminate green If proper conditions are not met, HDA will be in standby mode and the indicator light B will illuminate white When in operation, and if both lanes are recognized, the Instrument Cluster will show the lanes illuminated white and the HDA indicator illuminated green B
If HDA is activated, conditions are met and the SCC speed is set by the driver (at the posted highway
speed limit or slower), HDA will enter the automatic speed setting mode The set speed and AUTO will be displayed C in green and an audible alert will sound
HDA will operate only when these conditions are met:
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The vehicle is traveling slower than 110 mph or the highway speed limit
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When driving on limited/controlled access highways/freeways
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When the SCC is on and operating
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When the SCC speed is set to current posted highway speed or slower
HDA User Settings:
To enable HDA , press the Mode button D on the Steering Wheel and go to User Settings in the Instrument Cluster Press the Move (OK) button E up/down and press Driver Assistance, then Driving Assist, Highway Driving Assist Then press the OK button E to enable
Some models access settings through the Vehicle Settings in the audio head unit Press the Setup hard key on the audio head unit, then press Vehicle on the screen to enter Vehicle Settings
Highway Driving Assist is not a substitute for safe driving, may not detect all objects around the vehicle, and only functions on cer tain federal highways Always drive safely and use caution
See section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more detailed information, limitations and conditions
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Highway Driving Assist (HDA) Video
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ADAS
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
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(But tons located on steering wheel)
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If the RCCW system sensors detect approaching vehicles from the rear left or rear right side of the vehicle A, 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 Set tings
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The RCCW system will show a warning if the approaching vehicle speed is bet ween 2 5-22 mph within sensing range See Owner ’s Manual for other conditions
RCCW is a supplemental system Do not rely solely on this system, and always drive safely
Refer to section 4/5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Illustration is for demonstration purposes only Actual images or but tons on vehicle may var y
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)*†4
A
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
Rear View Monitor activates when the:
•Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON/READY position
•Gear Shift Lever is in the R (Reverse) position
REMINDERS:
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UVO link — While camera is active, only the audio controls on the Audio System can be operated
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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
•RVM may not display ever y object behind the vehicle
Rear View Monitor is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures
Rear View Monitor may not display ever y object behind the vehicle Always drive safely and use caution when backing up
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Rear View Monitor (RVM)* †4
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
ADAS

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•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 star t rolling backward
QUICK TIPS
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 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 star tup
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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)
Press switch A up or down to adjust display brightness of the instrument
panel illumination
REMINDERS:
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The dimmer does not change brightness when lights are turned off
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The dimmer does not adjust brightness on the audio system screens; use the system’s setup menu to adjust brightness on the screens
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:
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HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position
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In the event of HAC system malfunction, see Authorized Kia Dealer for ser vice
AUTOOFF
Instrument Cluster ControlHill-Start Assist Control (HAC)†6
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)†6
DRIVER’S PANEL
DRIVER’SPA N ELAB

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•To use electrical accessories:
ACC position
-When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP but ton once (amber light C)
ON position
-When already in the ACC position (amber light C) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP but ton again (red light D)
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When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP but ton t wice (red light D)
-Keeping the vehicle in ACC or ON position without turning the engine on may discharge the vehicle’s bat ter y
QUICK TIPS
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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
Reverse Parking Aid Function*Engine Start/Stop Button†7
(But tons panel located on Driver's Door )
REMINDERS: When the outside rear view mirror but tons are not depressed, the Reverse Parking Aid Function will not operate and the outside rear view mirrors will not rotate downward
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
REMINDERS:
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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 but ton for more than 2 seconds or 3 times successively within 3 seconds
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If the Smar t Key bat ter y is weak or not working properly, hold the Smar t Key fob up to the ENGINE START/STOP but ton (Lock but ton side closest) and press the but ton to star t the engine
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With the engine off, hydraulic power assist for steering and braking will be disabled and the vehicle will be more dif ficult to control
To start the engine:
•Depress the brake pedal
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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
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Engine Start/Stop Button Video
Kia Smart & Folding Key Fobs Video
QR CODEHill-Start Assist Control (HAC)†6
DRIVER’S PANEL
DRIVER’SPA N EL
A
B
CD

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Headlight position
Parking light position
AUTO*Auto Light Position / DRL / HBA*
OFFOFF position
To operate:
•Rotate lever to change the Headlight function
•Push lever to turn High Beams ON
•Pull lever to flash Headlights/High Beams
High Beam Assist (HBA)* – The High Beam Assist is designed to automatically adjust the headlight range by switching between high and low beams based on light detected from oncoming vehicles and road conditions
When switch is in the AUTO position and the vehicle’s ignition or the Engine Start/Stop button* is on, the High Beam Assist will operate To turn HBA off, change the switch setting
AUTO Light position – When the light switch is in the AUTO Light position, the tail lights and headlights will turn ON/OFF automatically depending on the amount of light outside the vehicle
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) – DRL may help others to see the front of your vehicle during the day The lights will be on automatically when the ignition or Engine Start/Stop button* is ON and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position, unless one of the following occurs:
•Headlights are on
•Parking brake is applied
•Fog lights are on
•Engine is turned off
Turn Signals & Fog Lights*
To operate:
•Tu r n Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right/
Left Turn Signal
•Fog Lights - Press switch A to turn Fog Lights ON/OFF
One-Touch Lane Change Signal is activated by briefly pressing the Turn Signal Lever slightly for less than 1 second and then releasing The lane change signal will blink 3 times
To change how many times (3/5/7) the Lane Change Signal blinks, go to User Settings Mode in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes REMINDERS:
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High Beam Assist does not operate below cer tain speeds, or in some lighting and driving conditions Please be aware of your surroundings and exercise proper road etiquet te when operating a vehicle while using the high beams
•HBA will operate when vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph
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If the lever is pushed away from you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off and the high beams will be on continuously If the lever is pulled toward you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off
•If the light switch is switched to the headlight position, HBA will turn off and low beams will be on continuously
•DRL only operates during the day time
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The DRL system turns off when the headlights are ON, parking brake is applied or the front fog lights are turned on
REMINDER: Headlights must be ON for Fog Light operation
Headlights & High Beams
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
STEERING

WHEEL CONTROLSA

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If ignition is cycled, the Heated Steering Wheel turns OFF Press but ton again to turn ON
QUICK TIP
•Pressing lever up increases Intermit tent wipe frequency and wipe speed Pressing lever down decreases frequency of wipes
•Set the wiper to OFF position when the wiper is not in use
•LO and HI sets wiper speed No intermit tent wipe function on Rear Wipers
QUICK TIPS
(Located below gear shift)
Heated Steering Wheel Button*
REMINDER: If the steering wheel becomes too warm, turn the system off The heated steering wheel may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time
OFF
LO
HI
REAR
Windshield/Rear Wipers & Washers
To operate Rear Wiper & Washer:
•Rotate Rear Wiper switch to change Wiper modes
•Push to spray and wipe
Windshield MIST: Single wipeOFF: Wiper offINT: Intermittent wipeLO: Slow wipeHI: Fast wipe
Rear HI: Continuous wipeLO: Intermittent* wipeOFF: Wiper off
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information

Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Wipers and Wipers Stalk Video
QR CODE
Press button A to turn ON/OFF steering wheel heater while the ignition or Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position
Steering wheel heater will turn off automatically in 30 minutes, or when button is pressed again to deactivate Steering wheel heater will turn ON or OFF automatically depending on the steering wheel temperature
To operate Windshield Wipers and Washers:
•Move lever Up/Down to change Wiper modes
•Press switch B Up/Down to adjust Intermittent Wipe Speed
•Pull lever to spray and wipe
B
A
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
STEERING

WHEEL CONTROLS