KIA NIRO PHEV 2023 Features and Functions Guide
Manufacturer: KIA, Model Year: 2023, Model line: NIRO PHEV, Model: KIA NIRO PHEV 2023Pages: 72, PDF Size: 6.21 MB
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Digital Key 2 Touch* (continued)
•You can set the Access for the Shared Digital Key before inviting the contact, or click on the contact when in the set tings page to change access
•When sharing the Digital Key, the receiver of the share invitation must have the same t ype of smar tphone device – Apple iPhone or Samsung
•If the smar t phone digital key does not operate, move the smar t phone more than 4 inches (10 cm) from the door handle authentication pad and tr y it again
QUICK TIPS
REMINDERS:
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Digital Key 2 Touch is currently only compatible with Apple iPhone & iWatch and Samsung phone and smar t watch Future expansion to other Google phones •
Your iPhone Wallet or Samsung Pass app content may var y as the apps are updated The actual steps for Digital Key 2 Touch setup, usage and sharing may change •
During the Digital Key saving process, the process will cancel when: -The smar t phone is removed from the in-vehicle authentication pad -Changing the infotainment system screen -The vehicle is powered off or the gear is shifted -There is no smar t key (saving process will not begin)
•Currently compatible devices: -For Apple iPhone (Ensure the device has the latest version of iOS):
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iPhone XS or later
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iPhone 11 Pro or later (for passive entr y or remote features on compatible cars)
- F o r Apple Watch (Ensure the device has the latest version of watchOS):
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Apple Watch Series 5 or later
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Apple Watch Series 6 or later (for passive entr y or remote features on compatible cars)
- F o r Samsung Phones: Ensure the device has the latest version of Android OS and latest application version of Samsung Pass)
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Galaxy S20 or later
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Galaxy Note2 5G or later
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Galaxy Z Flip 5G (not yet released) or later
-Galaxy Fold 2 or later
12V 180WUSB
11:00 AM Wed. Jun . 29
Vehicle Settings
Seat
Lights
Door
Digital Key
Convenience Smartphone Key
Card Key
Digital Key Information >
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Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY F E AT U R E S
BC
Door handle authentication pad
NFC antenna (backside of smar tphone)Antenna position differs depending on models
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HOLD
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HOLDHOLD
Smart Key / Remote Start*†6
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 by the handle to manually open Liftgate
REMINDER: The Liftgate unlocks when the Smar t Key fob is within close proximit y of the vehicle’s Liftgate
D Press and hold more than 1 second for Panic Alarm To turn off Alarm, press any button
E Press to release Mechanical Key
Driver’s Door Lock/Unlock button F:
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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/lock Driver ’s Door:
•Pull out door handle
•Remove door handle keyhole cover with Mechanical Key by pressing up into slot as shown I
•Insert Mechanical Key J and turn right to Unlock Driver ’s Door
•Turn twice within 4 seconds to Unlock All Doors
•Insert Mechanical Key and turn left to Lock All Doors
•Return keyhole cover to its original position
Remote Start* H: Lock the doors by pressing the door lock button A within 32 feet distance from the vehicle Within four (4) seconds of pressing the door lock button A, press and hold the Remote Start button H for more than two (2) seconds to start the vehicle To stop the Remote Start operation, press the button again If driver does not enter vehicle within ten minutes of starting the vehicle, the engine will automatically turn off
REMINDERS: • Remote but ton configuration may var y depending on vehicle options •
When reinser ting the mechanical key, make sure it is pushed all the way in until there is a click sound
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Smart Key with Remote Start Video
•If the Smar t Key bat ter y is weak or not working properly, hold the Smar t Key fob up to the Engine Star t/Stop but ton (Lock but ton side closest) and press to star t engine
•The Smar t Key ’s signal can be blocked by the normal operation of a cell phone or smar tphone To help prevent this, store each device separately
QUICK TIPS
QR CODES
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY F E AT U R E S
H
G
B
A
C
D
E
I
J
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The sunroof glass and sunshade operation is controlled by a multidirectional switch E, and the ignition needs to be in the ON position to operate the sunroof glass and sunshade
To slide the sunroof glass and sunshade:
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Auto Open: Slide switch E backward to the farthest position and release
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Auto Close (Sunroof only): Slide the switch E forward to the farthest position and release
Tilt the Sunroof:
•Tilt open: Press switch E upward
•Tilt close: Press switch E forward
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
•Press lens A to turn the Driver ’s/ Passenger ’s Map Lamps 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
•Press button B to turn all the Map/ Room Lamps ON/OFF
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Press button C to turn the Map/Room Lamp ON, for 30 seconds, when a door is opened, unlocked from Smart Key or the ignition is turned OFF When pressed and a door is opened, or doors are unlocked from the Smart Key, the Map and Room Lamps turn ON for approximately 30 seconds
•Press button D to turn the Room Lamp ON/OFF
Sunroof Operation*
REMINDERS:
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Sunshade needs to remain OPEN while Sunroof is open
•When closing, be mindful of any objects or persons
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If the sunroof is not fully closed, a warning will sound and display on the instrument cluster when the following occur:
-The vehicle is powered off
-The Smar t Key is removed from the vehicle
-The driver ’s door is opened
(Type B)
•When doors are unlocked by the Smar t 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 bat ter y discharge
QUICK TIPS
•To stop the Sunroof at any position, push or pull the Sunroof control lever in any direction
•While driving with the rear windows down or with the sunroof* in an open or par tially open position, a wind buffeting or pulsation noise may be heard This noise is a normal occurrence and can be reduced or eliminated by the following:
-If the noise occurs with one or both of the rear windows down, par tially lower both front windows approximately 1 inch
-If the noise occurs with the sunroof open, slightly reduce the size of the sunroof opening
QUICK TIPS
Do not adjust the Sunroof or Sunshade while driving This could result in loss of control of the vehicle
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY F E AT U R E S
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Sunroof Video
QR CODE
D
AA
BC
E
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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
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY F E AT U R E S
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Kia Fuel Cap Video
Fuel Filler Lid Video
QR CODES
OFFHOLDOFF
' V F M ' J M M F S - J E
(But tons located on Driver's Panel to the left of the Steering Wheel)
Hood Release Lever and Latch
(Located on Driver side kick panel)
(Latch located inside hood)
Fuel Cap / Malfunction
Indicator (Check Engine Light)
Tighten for ONE CLICK to prevent Malfunction
Indicator from illuminating
REMINDERS:
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The Fuel Filler Door Release but ton is located on the left side of the Steering Wheel on the lower but ton panel
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It is normal to hear one click when tightening and for the Fuel Cap to click back when released
CLICK!
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
REMINDERS:
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Sunvisor may not shield all direct light
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Do not operate the vehicle if Sunvisor is impairing your visibilit y
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Be aware of your seating position when adjusting or swinging Sunvisor around from the front or side windows
Sunvisor†1 6
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information Refer to section 8 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 8 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
There may be a delay in Fuel Filler Lid opening for about 20 seconds due to depressurization
QUICK TIP
Use the Sunvisor to shield direct light through the front or side windows Move the Sunvisor out and adjust as needed
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 (Plug-In Hybrid Only) 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
C
AB
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Power Liftgate*†1 9
Opening from Inside the Vehicle:
Press and hold the Power Liftgate Open/Close button A to automatically open/close the Liftgate
Smart Key:
To open the Power Liftgate, press and hold the Liftgate button B until the Liftgate begins to open Press and hold again to automatically close
Opening from Outside the Vehicle:
To open the Power Liftgate automatically, press the Rear Hatch Release button C on the exterior of the Liftgate
Automatically close by pressing the Power Liftgate Close button D
Power Liftgate Opening Height Adjustment
The height setting of a fully opened liftgate (tailgate) can be adjusted by the following steps:
1 Position the liftgate manually to the preferred height
2 Press the Power Liftgate Close button D more than 3 seconds
3 A system beep will sound twice indicating the height setting has been saved
The liftgate will then open to the set height To change setting again, repeat steps 1-3
(But ton located on Driver ’s Panel)
(Handle located outside liftgate below Kia badge Liftgate Close but ton located on inside of liftgate )
See section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Remote but ton configuration may var y depending on vehicle options
REMINDER: When closing, be mindful of any objects or persons
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Power Liftgate, Key Fob & Opening Height/Speed Adjustment Video
Kia Smart & Folding Key Fobs Video
QR CODES
REMINDER: Pulling the Liftgate upward by the handle or pressing the but ton a second time will interrupt the automatic opening of the Power Liftgate
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY F E AT U R E S
OFFOFFHOLD
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A
(Handle located outside liftgate below Kia badge)
Hybrid Battery Cooling Duct (Hybrids only)
REMINDER: 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
Liftgate Release Button*†1 9
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
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
•The Liftgate must be unlocked before it can be opened by the Liftgate Release But ton
•The Liftgate unlocks automatically and then can be opened manually when the Smar t Key* is within close proximit y to the vehicle’s hatch
QUICK TIPS
Clean the air intake for the hybrid bat ter y regularly with a dr y cloth
QUICK TIP
The Hybrid Battery Cooling Duct, located under the center of the 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
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY F E AT U R E S
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Liftgate Button and Operation Video
Manual Liftgate & Key Fob Controls Video
QR CODES
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•The Tire Mobilit y Kit is a temporar y 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 t ype 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
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Tire Mobility Kit Video
Latch Anchors for the Child Restraint System Video
QR CODES
Locate these locks on the rear edge of the rear passenger doors Move the Child-Protector Rear Door Lock, with the mechanical ignition key, 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
REMINDERS:
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The above images are for illustration purposes only and may not reflect actual operation
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After tire is properly sealed, drive cautiously at a maximum speed of 50 mph for a maximum distance of up to 120 miles
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 7 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
The Tire Mobility Kit is designed to temporarily seal certain types of tire damage
For operational information, please refer to the Owner ’s Manual
A Sealant Bottle
B Compressor
Child-Protector Rear Door Locks (Manual)
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY F E AT U R E S
A
B
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SAFETY FEATURES
The Seat Belt warning chime operates for driver ’s seat only
QUICK TIP
Seat Belts†12
To properly fasten your safety belts:
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Insert the belt tongue plate A into the buckle B until it clicks
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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
PRESS
Occupant Detection System (ODS)†9 /
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator † 9 ,12
ODS is designed to detect the presence and position of the front passenger and adjusts or turns off passenger 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
REMINDER: For maximum protection, always wear your Seat Belt
REMINDERS:
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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 or move to another seat in the vehicle
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For more information on the Occupant Detection System/ Passenger Airbag Off Indicator, please refer to the Owner ’s Manual
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
B
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