2017 KIA NIRO stop start

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Features of your vehicle
This indicator light illuminates for 2
seconds and goes off:
When the vehicle can not detectthe smart key which is in the vehi-
cle while the Engine Start/Stop
Button is ON.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
This indicator light blinks:
When the battery of the smart key is weak.
- At this time, you can not start theengine. However, you can start the
engine if you press the Engine
Start/Stop Button with the smart
key. (For more details, refer to
“Starting the Engine” in chapter 6).
When there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.Turn Signal Indicator
Light
This indicator light blinks:
When you turn the turn signal light on.
If any of the following occurs, there
may be a malfunction with the turn
signal system. In this case, have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer. - The indicator light does not blinkbut illuminates.
- The indicator light blinks more rapidly.
- The indicator light does not illumi- nate at all.
High Beam Indicator
Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the headlights are on and in the high beam position
When the turn signal lever is pulled into the Flash-to-Pass position.
Front Fog Indicator
Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When the front fog lights are on.

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Features of your vehicle
During mild weather or under condi-
tions where the operation of the seat
warmer is not needed, keep the
switches in the “OFF” position.Temperature control (Manual)
Each time you press the switch, the temperature setting of the seat
will change as follows :
■ Front seat
■ Rear seat
The seat warmer defaults to the OFF position whenever the ignition
switch is turned on. Temperature control(Automatic)
The seat warmer starts to automati-
cally control the seat temperature in
order to prevent low-temperature
burns after being manually turned
ON.
■ Front seat
■ Rear seat
You may manually press the button
to increase the seat temperature.
However, it soon returns to the auto-
matic mode again.
When pressing the switch for more than 1.5 seconds with the seat
warmer operating, the seat warmer
will turn OFF.
The seat warmer defaults to the OFF position whenever the Engine
Start/Stop button is in the ON posi-
tion.✽ ✽ NOTICE
With the seat warmer switch in the
ON position, the heating system in
the seat turns off or on automatical-
ly depending on the seat tempera-
ture.▼
▼
OFF→
HIGH( )→ MIDDLE( )→LOW( )
→
OFF→HIGH( )→ LOW( )
→
OFF→HIGH( )→ MIDDLE( )→LOW( )
→→30min
60min
OFF→HIGH( )→ LOW( )
→30min

Features of your vehicle
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Only use 12V electric accessories
which are less than 10A in electric
capacity.
Adjust the air-conditioner or heater to the lowest operating level when
using the power outlet.
Close the cover when not in use.
Some electronic devices can cause electronic interference when
plugged into a vehicle’s power out-
let. These devices may cause
excessive audio static and malfunc-
tions in other electronic systems or
devices used in your vehicle.
Push the plug in as far as it will go. If good contact is not made, the
plug may overheat and the fuse
may open.
Plug in battery equipped electronic devices with reverse current pro-
tection. The current from the bat-
tery may flow into the vehicle’s
electri cal/electronic system and
cause system malfunction.USB charger (if equipped)
The USB charger is designed to
recharge batteries of small size elec-
trical devices using a USB cable. The
electrical devices can be recharged
when the Engine Start/Stop button is
in ACC/ON/START position.
The battery charging state may be
monitored on the electrical device.
Disconnect the USB cable from the
USB port after use.
WARNING - Electric shock
Do not put a finger or a foreign
element (pen, etc.) into a power
outlet and do not touch with a
wet hand. You may receive an
electric shock.
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Audio system
512Languages supported (Unicode support)
Korean: 2,604 characters
English: 94 characters
Common Chinese characters: 4,888
characters
Special symbols: 986 characters
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Japanese/Simplified Chinese char-
acters are not supported.
✽ ✽NOTICE - Using the USB
Devices
• Starting the vehicle while a USB
device is connected can damage
the device. Please disconnect USB
devices before starting the vehicle.
• Starting the vehicle or stopping the engine while an external USB
device is connected can result in
failure of the external USB device
to operate.
• Be cautious of static electricity when connecting/disconnecting
external USB devices.
• An encrypted MP3 player is not recognized when connected as an
external device.
• External USB devices may not be recognized, depending on the state
of the external USB device.
• Only products with byte/sectors formatted at 4 KB or lower are
recognized.
• Only USB devices in FAT12/16/32 format are recognized; NTFS and
ExFAT file systems are not recog-
nized.
• Some USB devices are not recog- nized due to compatibility issues. (Continued)(Continued)
• Do not touch the USB connections.
• Connecting and disconnecting
USB devices rapidly over a short
period of time can cause equip-
ment failure.
• Abnormal sounds may be audible when the USB device is discon-
nected.
• Turn the audio off before connect- ing or disconnecting external USB
devices.
• Recognition may take longer depending on the type, capacity or
file format of the external USB
device. This is not a product mal-
function.
• Use of USB devices for purposes other than playing music files is
prohibited.
• Image display and video playback are not supported.
• Use of USB accessories, including charge and heat though the USB
I/F, can lead to reduced product
performance or malfunctions. Do
not use USB devices or accessories
for these purposes. (Continued)

Audio system
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Siri
✽
✽NOTICE - Using Siri
• If you want to use Siri, you have to
connect your iOS device to multi-
media system through Bluetooth
®
Wireless Technology. (Please
check whether your iOS device
supports Siri and turning Siri On)
• If the iOS version is changed, the functions and response may be dif-
ferent according to the iOS device
and the latest version.
• Siri automatically stops in the fol- lowing events.
1) Outgoing and incoming phone calls.
2) Media (USB, etc.) is connected. (Siri mode is maintained when
iPod
®s are connected)
3) Rear camera is activated (option).
4) Vehicle is started or engine is turned off. (Continued)(Continued)
5) Screen transition buttons, such as RADIO or MEDIA, are
selected.
6) When a pop-up message is dis- played on the screen due to
accidental execution of Siri.
• The microphone is located above the driver’s seat. To ensure proper
Siri, state your voice while main-
taining proper driving posture.
Starting Siri
Press the [VOICE] button on the
steering wheel remote control to
start Siri and see the screen.
(1) Speak: Re-start Siri.
(2) Exit: End Siri.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• Functions and feedbacks from
voice commands via Siri are exe-
cuted in the iOS device.
• The Audio system only supports “Phone” related functions, other
functions will be performed in
your iOS device.

Driving your vehicle
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
• Before entering vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Key positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
ENGINE START/STOP button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
. . . . . . . 6-9
. . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29
. . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-34

Assist emergency braking (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-36
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-36
. . . . . . . . 6-39
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-40
(front radar). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-41
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-42
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-43
Cruise Control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-47
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49
cruise control on:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49
do one of the following: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49\
approximately 20 mph (30 km/h): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50
do one of the following: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50\
Smart cruise control system (SCC) . . . . . . . . . . . 6-51

. . . . . . . . . 6-57
. . 6-60
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-60
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-61
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Driving your vehicle
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Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outsidemirror(s), and outside lights are
clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil,
engine coolant, brake fluid, and
washer fluid should be checked on a
regular basis, at the exact interval
depending on the fluid. Further
details are provided in chapter 8,
“Maintenance”.
Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all con-trols are easily reached.
Buckle your seat belt.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights when the engine start/stop
button is turned to the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light
goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and its
equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING - Distracted driving
Focus on the road while driving.
The driver's primary responsi-
bility is in the safe and legal
operation of the vehicle. Use of
any handled devices, other
equipment or vehicle systems
that distract the drive should
not be used during vehicle
operation.

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Driving your vehicle
Illuminated ENGINE
START/STOP button
Whenever the front door is opened,
the ENGINE START/STOP button
will illuminate for your convenience.
The light will go off after about 30
seconds when the door is closed.
When all entrances are closed, if you
lock the vehicle by using the trans-
mitter or the smart key, the light will
go off immediately.
ENGINE START/STOP button
position
OFF
To turn off the engine (START/RUN
position) or vehicle power (ON posi-
tion), press the ENGINE
START/STOP button with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position. When
you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button without the shift
lever in the P (Park) position, the
ENGINE START/STOP button will
not change to the OFF position but to
the ACC position.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 vehicle is still
moving, you can restart the engine
without depressing the brake pedal
by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button with the shift
lever in the N (Neutral) position.
ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON
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Not illuminated