2018 KIA NIRO change time

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR NIRO PLUG-IN HYBRID
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Using This Guide
The information contained in this guide is a brief overview that will help you become familiar with the operation and features of your new Kia vehicle. The flipbook format facilitates information access, while the detailed illustrations help to ensure the instructions are easy to follow.
This Features & Functions Guide, and the specific operational and safety information it provides, is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual. In the interest of your safety and that of your family, and to help you avoid risks that may result in death or serious injury, Kia reminds you to carefully read your Owner’s Manual in order to fully familiarize yourself with the important information it contains.
While the information contained in this guide is accurate at the time of printing, Kia may change vehicle specifications without notice in advance or after the fact, and assumes no liability in connection with such changes.
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NIRO PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE6*IF EQUIPPED
Plug-In Hybrid Indicators at Startup
A Hybrid System Gauge — Indicates how economically the vehicle is
being driven .
•CHARGE (Blue zone): High-efficiency range
•ECO (Green zone): Normal-efficiency range
•POWER (Grey zone): Low-efficiency range
B EV Mode — Illuminates when the electric motor is powering the vehicle .
C Ready — Illuminates when the hybrid system is operational . Even if the
engine is off, the vehicle can be driven .
D State of Charge (SOC) — Displays the hybrid battery charge status .
Plug-In Hybrid Modes
To change the Plug-In Hybrid Mode, press the EV/HEV button E; switch
between Electric (EV ) mode and Hybrid (HEV ) mode each time button
is pressed . The LCD on the Instrument Cluster will display the following
messages:
•EV Electric Mode - Charge Depleting: The high-voltage
(hybrid) battery is used to drive the vehicle .
•HEV Hybrid mode - Charge Sustaining: The high-voltage (hybrid)
battery and gasoline engine used to drive the vehicle .
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REMINDER: Avoid starting or driving the vehicle when the fuel tank is empty . As the engine will be incapable of charging the high-voltage hybrid battery, the battery will lose its charge and may be damaged .
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
(Type A cluster shown)

7*IF EQUIPPED ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS .
Trip Modes / Trip Computer
The Trip Computer is a driver information system that displays information
related to driving . It appears on the display when the Engine Start /Stop
button is in the ON position .
To cycle through the Trip modes, press the Mode button A .
When in the Trip Computer mode , press the Select /Reset (OK ) button
B to cycle through the screens . When displaying ACCUMUL ATED INFO or
DRIVE INFO screens, press and hold the OK button B to reset to zero .
LCD Instrument Cluster Modes*
Press Mode button A to scroll through different LCD Instrument Cluster
Modes .
Trip Computer Mode: Displays driving information for tripmeter,
fuel economy, MPH, energy flow, etc .
Turn-by-Turn Mode*: Displays the state of the navigation
LKA/DAA/SCC* Mode: Displays the state of the Smart Cruise
Control, Lane Keeping Assist and Driver Attention Alert
Audio Mode*: Displays the state of the A / V System
Service/Master Warning/Door Open Modes: Informs on
upcoming service intervals, tire pressure status, warning
messages related to TPMS, BSD malfunction and when any door
is not securely closed .
User Settings Mode: Change settings of the Driving Assist,
Doors, Lights, Sound, Convenience and Service Interval
Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations.
REMINDERS:
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Appearance of Trip Computer display may differ as equipped
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All stored driving information (except Odometer and Range) is reset if the battery is disconnected
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
ACCUMULATED INFO• Trip Information• Average MPG• Elapsed Time
DRIVE INFO• Trip Information• Average MPG• Elapsed Time
DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER
DRIVING STYLE
ENERGY FLOW
ENGINE TEMPERATURE
Accumulated Info
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(Buttons located on Steering Wheel – Type A shown)
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Fuel Economy Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
QR CODE
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Fuel Economy
There are several factors that contribute to your vehicle’s fuel
economy, including maintenance of your vehicle, driving style,
environmental conditions, vehicle weight and vehicle aerodynamics .
Below are tips on how to help improve fuel economy:
•Keep your vehicle in good condition with regular maintenance
•Don’t let the engine idle longer than necessary
•Drive at a moderate speed, accelerating smoothly and at a
moderate rate
•Keep tires inflated to the recommended pressure
•Travel lightly, without carrying unnecessary weight in your vehicles
•Avoid placing large or heavy items on roof racks
•Avoid hilly, winding or poorly maintained roads
REMINDER: Driving range can vary depending on your vehicle’s fuel tank size, e .g ., 12-gal . vs . 24-gal ., even though the MPG may be the same
For more information on Fuel Economy, you can snap the QR Code above to view a video or refer to the Owner's Manual.
(Actual vehicle's LCD screen may vary)
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
When the Instrument Cluster LCD screen is in
the Trip Computer mode, the screen displays fuel
economy information related to the driving range
and average fuel economy .
To change modes, go to User Settings in the LCD
Instrument Cluster modes .
Average Fuel Consumption - Calculates
average* fuel consumption from the distance
driven and amount of fuel injected into the
engine / total fuel used .
FUEL ECONOMY
• Trip Information /
Trip Computer
• Average MPG
• Instant MPG
TRIP A/B
• Tripmeter
• Average MPH
• Elapsed Time (E/T)
DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER
DRIVING STYLE ENERGY FLOW

NIRO PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE22*IF EQUIPPED
Headlight position
Parking light position
AUTO*Auto Light Position / Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
DRL OFFDRL OFF position
Headlights & High Beams
To o p e rate:
•Rotate lever to change the Headlight function
•Push lever to turn High Beams ON
•Pull lever to flash Headlights/High Beams
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 o p e r a t e :
•Tu r n Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right /Left Turn Signal
•Fog Lights - Press switch A to turn Fog Lights ON/OFF
REMINDER: Headlights must be ON for Fog Light operation .
One-Touch Lane Change Signal is activated by moving 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:
•DRL only operates during the daytime
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The DRL system turns off when the headlights are ON, parking brake is applied or the front fog lights are tuned on
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

25*IF EQUIPPED ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS .
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Pairing a Phone
For instructions on how to pair a phone, refer to the Car Multimedia
System User's Manual or your vehicle’s Quick Start Guide .

How to Place a Call
For the UVO eco and UVO eco with Navigation, there are two options for
placing a call:
•Option 1: Press the Receive/Place Call button C (displays the phone screen
with call history)
•Option 2: Press the Talk button B . Then say the command “Call {name}”
or “Dial {number}” followed by contact name or number
Voice Recognition Tips Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
QR CODE
During the pairing process, be sure to accept the connection requests on the phone for contacts download and to allow acceptance of all future Bluetooth® connection requests .
QUICK TIP
When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command .
QUICK TIP
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Voice Recognition and Phone Contact Tips
To help optimize the Bluetooth® Wireless
Technology Voice Recognition system, below
are some tips and reminders . Improve the
performance by making a few simple changes
to your phone contacts:
•Use full names (first and last names) vs .
short or single-syllable names (“John Smith”
vs . “Dad," “Smith Residence” vs . “Home”)
•Avoid using special characters, emoji’s or
hyphenated names (@, &, #, /, -, *, +, etc . )
•Avoid using acronyms (“In Case of
Emergency” vs . “ICE”) or words with all
capital letters
•Spell words completely, no abbreviations
(“Doctor Smith” vs . “Dr . Smith”)
The system may have difficulty understanding
some accents or uncommon names . Below
are other tips to optimize using the voice
recognition .
• When placing a call, speak in a natural, moderate tone, with clear pronunciation . The system may have trouble recognizing commands if you speak too soft or too loud
• Always wait for the beep before speaking any commands
• Close windows and turn off A /C - Open windows, weather (wind/rain), or an A /C fan operating at higher speeds can interfere with Voice Recognition
• Press the talk button and say “Help” to get a list of available commands
QUICK TIPS
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

27*IF EQUIPPED ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS .
(Type B shown)
(Distances are approximate and vary depending on vehicle speed)
(Actual screen on vehicle may vary)
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Smart Cruise Control Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
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QR CODE
Smart Cruise Control
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Smart Cruise Control (SCC)
The Smart Cruise Control (SCC) system allows you to set the vehicle to maintain a speed
so long as it is not limited by traffic . When traffic is encountered, the vehicle will be slowed
to maintain a set distance behind traffic without depressing the accelerator or brake pedal .
To set/adjust the SCC speed:
•Push the CRUISE button A to turn system ON . The CRUISE indicator will illuminate
on the instrument cluster
•Accelerate/decelerate to the desired speed
•Move the SCC lever B to set or adjust speed
To adjust the vehicle-to-vehicle distance setting C, press the SCC button D on the steering
wheel . The images on the LCD screen E and the Instrument Cluster F will change when scrolling
through the settings . Each time the button is pressed, the vehicle-to-vehicle distance changes .
To cancel SCC operation: Press the CANCEL button G . The LCD screen will display a
message that the SCC operation is canceled H .
To turn SCC system OFF: Press the CRUISE button A . The CRUISE indicator on the
instrument cluster will turn OFF .
• To change the Cruise Control mode from SCC to standard Cruise Control, press and hold button D . Repeat to switch modes again ( The SCC system must not be activated to change modes) .
• For the SCC System to operate, you must be traveling at a minimum speed of 20 mph, when no vehicle is in front .
• The Smart Cruise Control System (SCC) is deactivated when driving under the speed of 6 .0 mph
• When following a vehicle, the system will automatically adjust your cruise speed based on the vehicle in front .
QUICK TIPSREMINDERS:
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In standard Cruise Control, the driver needs to manually assess the distance from other vehicles as the system will not apply brakes to slow down automatically in order to turn SCC ON/OFF
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SCC system is activated when ignition is turned on . Speed will need to be reset when ignition is cycled on
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The distance settings are approximations and may vary depending on factory settings at the time . See owner’s manual for more information
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The SCC is also canceled when the driver’s door is opened, gear shift is changed out of D (Drive) and various other conditions . See owner’s manual for other conditions .

AUDIO SYSTEMS
UVO eco Videos To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website .Refer to page 2 for more information .
QR CODE
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U VO e co*
FM/AM/SiriusXM®/Media (USB, iPod®, Aux, Bluetooth® Audio, My Music)

•When connected to Android Auto or Apple CarPlay® on your smartphone, the smartphone’s nevigation system may also be available
•When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command
•At any time, you can interrupt Command Feedback by pressing the TALK button
•Prolonged use of the audio control unit in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s battery
•A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the UVO eco should be operated when the engine is running to prevent battery discharge
QUICK TIPSSound Settings
To adjust the UVO eco sound settings:
1 . Press the SETUP key on the audio control unit
2 . Select the on-screen SOUND button, or SOUND SET TINGS
3 . Select the menu item (Position, Tone, Priority, Advanced, Default)
4 . Use the onscreen buttons to adjust settings . Press the return button to save settings
Radio Presets: You can listen to FM, AM and SiriusXM radio and save frequently used stations .
How to Save a Preset: Press and hold the desired slot .This saves the current station in the selected slot
SiriusXM® Smart Favorites: For the first ten favorite SiriusXM channels, you may play live or repeat from the beginning of a song or a program segment .In Radio mode, choose SiriusXM, then select any of the first six favorites .During song or program play, tap the Skip Backward icon to start from the beginning of the song or program . Tap the Play Live icon to return to the live broadcast .
Your audio system may differ from those in the illustrations. For further UVO eco operations, refer to the Car Multimedia System User's Manual. For further audio system operations, refer to pages 29 -31.
Press to Power ON/OFF . Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to select PHONE mode
Press to select UVO menu
Press to select FM/AM/SiriusXM® modes
Press to select MEDIA mode
Press to display SE TUP/Settings mode
Press to enter APPS/Info menu
In Radio/SiriusXM®/Media modes, rotate knob to search for stations/ channels/tracks/songs/files
Press briefly to do the following:• FM/AM mode: Play the previous/ next frequency.• SiriusXM® mode: Change the channel.• MEDIA mode: Change the track, file or title (except for AUX).Press and hold to the do the following (over 0 .8 seconds):• FM/AM mode: Move quickly through all of the frequencies. When released, the system seeks the next available frequency.• MEDIA mode: Rewinds or fast forwards the track or file (except for AUX and Bluetooth® Audio).
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REMINDER:
To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park .