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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:
•
Appearance of Trip Computer display may differ as equipped
•
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
T rip
Average
Ti mer 247.5
15.7
17:42mi
MPG
h
(Buttons located on Steering Wheel – Type A shown)
MODE
RES
CRUISE
CAN CELOKSET
MODE
RES
CRUISE
CAN CELOKSET
MODE
A
B
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Sport/ECO Modes
The mode can be change A by moving the shift lever from
D to the left gate and back:
(D) - ECO Mode
(S) - Sport Mode - When shift lever is moved into the
left gate from (D) . If shift lever is not moved through the
gears, then the vehicle will shift automatically . Sport
Mode changes the Niro’s shift points and steering feel,
and makes it more fun to drive vs . other hybrid vehicles
The LCD screen B on the instrument cluster will display the
mode the vehicle is in .
(Located in Instrument Cluster)
B
ECO Mode (Active ECO)
Active ECO helps improve fuel economy by controlling
several vehicle components . When in ECO Mode, it
optimizes drivetrain operations such as engine power and
transmission to help improve fuel economy .
To help improve your fuel economy: •Drive at a moderate speed, accelerating smoothly and at a moderate rate •Keep tires inflated to the recommended pressure •Be sure the wheels are properly aligned
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For more information on Active ECO, refer to your Owner’s Manual or contact your local dealership.
A
ECOSPORT
A
ECOSport
REMINDER: Steering effort may be slightly increased in Sport mode .
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)*
The BCW system uses radar sensors to help alert the driver before changing
lanes . The light on the BSD button A will illuminate when turned ON . The
outside rearview mirror warning lights will also illuminate for 3 seconds .
The system will become active when the vehicle is traveling more than
approximately 18 mph and will alert the driver if another vehicle is detected
by the radar sensor .
Blind-Spot Collision Warning / Lane Change Assist
1st-stage alert: When another vehicle is detected within the BCW boundary B, or
when a vehicle is detected with the LCA boundary C approaches at a high speed,
a yellow indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors .
2nd-stage alert: When 1st-stage alert is on and the driver activates a turn signal,
a flashing yellow indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors and the
system will sound an alert .
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
If the RCTA system sensors detect approaching vehicles from the left or right
side D, 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, with these conditions:
•When gear shift is in Reverse
•When the vehicle is moving less than 6 mph
REMINDERS:
•
The BCW system will not show a warning if the vehicle speed is only 6 mph above the surrounding vehicles
•If the BCW is turned ON and the ignition is cycled, the BCW system returns to ON
•The RCTA feature can be turned OFF/ON in User Settings
For more information on the Blind-Spot Collision Warning*, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.
Blind Spot Detection w/RCTA 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
B
C
D
REMINDER: The above images are for illustration purposes only and may not reflect actual operation .
AUTO OFF
A
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(Buttons are located left of the Steering Wheel)
DRIVER'S PANEL
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AUTOOFF
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during cornering
maneuvers . It is a good idea to keep the ESC turned ON for daily driving
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 start-up
•
The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate whenever the ESC is in operation
For more information on Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and its specific features and operations, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
(Located left of Steering Wheel)
Instrument Panel Dimmer
Press switch A up or down to
adjust display brightness of the
instrument panel illumination .
REMINDERS:
• Dimmer does not change brightness when lights are turned off .
• The Instrument Panel Dimmer does not adjust brightness on the UVO eco or UVO eco with Navigation screens; use the system’s setup menu to adjust brightness on the screens .
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
HAC helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when accelerating
from a stop while on a steep incline .
The HAC automatically activates whether the ESC is OFF or ON but does
NOT activate when the ESC has malfunctioned .
REMINDERS:
•The 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
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AB
DRIVER'S PANEL
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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
•
The DRL system turns off when the headlights are ON, parking brake is applied or the front fog lights are tuned on
A
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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OFF
LO
HI
•
•Pressing lever up increases Intermittent 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 intermittent wipe function on Rear Wipers .
If ignition is turned OFF, then ON again, within 30 minutes of steering wheel heater being turned on, system will automatically be set ON again .
B
A
(Located below gear shift)
Windshield/Rear Wipers & Washers
To operate Windshield Wipers and Washers:
•Move lever Up/Down to change Wiper modes
•Press switch A Up/Down to adjust Intermittent Wipe Speed
•Pull lever to spray and wipe
To operate Rear Wiper & Washer:
•Rotate Rear Wiper switch to change Wiper modes
•Push to spray and wipe
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Heated Steering Wheel Button*
Press button B 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 .
Windshield M I S T: Single wipeOFF: Wiper offI N T: Intermittent wipeLO: Slow wipeHI: Fast wipe
Rear HI: Continuous wipeLO: Intermittent* wipeOFF: Wiper off
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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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 .
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When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command .
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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
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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Audio Controls
AD
E
F
CB
Standard Cruise Control
A Audio MODE button: Press to cycle through FM/AM/SiriusXM®/Media modes
Audio System ON/OFF: Press and hold to turn power on; Press to turn power off
B Seek/Preset button:
FM/AM/SiriusXM® Modes: Press up/down to advance through Preset Stations .
Press and hold to auto seek
Media Mode: Press up/down to move Track Up/Down . Press & hold to FF/REW
C Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower volume
Mute button: Press to mute all audio
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
F Cruise Control CANCEL button: To cancel Cruise Control setting,
do one of the following:
•Press the brake pedal
•Press the CANCEL button
•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 start
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Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Drivers should remain attentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving. To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park.
For further audio system operations, refer to pages 29 -31.
Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations. See your Owner’s Manual for more details
Pressing the Audio Mode button for more than 1 second will turn Audio Mode ON/OFF .
QUICK TIP
(Type A shown)
REMINDER: Standard Cruise Control is a part of the Smart Cruise Control (SCC) and can be set as the operating mode . To switch from SCC to Standard Cruise Control, press and hold the SCC button (page 27) for two seconds (the SCC system must not be activated to change modes) . Repeat to switch back to SCC mode .
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS