2019 KIA NIRO EV Features and Functions Guide

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Level 1 Charging – “Trickle” Charge
A Level 1 or “trickle” charger is the most common type of charging system for an electric vehicle . This type
of charger uses 120 volts/12 amps of household electricity and takes up to 60 hours for a full charge .
Trickle Charger Indicators:
A ICCB – In-Cable Control Box
B AC Plug
C Power – Indicates that the charger is plugged
in and functioning
D Charge – Indicates that the vehicle is charging
E Fault – Indicates charge failure
F Charge Level – Indicates the level
of charge – L (8A), M (10A), or H (12A)
REMINDER: Do not use an extension cord . Plug trickle charger directly into wall socket . Do not charge to a receptacle that is not a dedicated circuit, old, damaged, corroded or cracked .
Level 2 Charging – “Normal” Charge
A Level 2 or “normal” 240-volt /32-amp charger is the recommended charging system for your electric vehicle . This type
of charger uses 240 volts of electricity and takes approximately 9 .6 hours for a full charge . This charger may be able to be
installed at your home or can be found at a public charging station .
REMINDER: Shape of charger and how to use the charger may be different for each manufacturer . Please see Owner’s Manual for more information .
Level 3 Charging* – “Quick” Charge (DC)
A Level 3 or “quick” DC charger is usually found at public charging stations . This type of DC charge may charge an
electric vehicle in as little as 60 minutes to about an 80% charge .
For more information on Level 3 Charging, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
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Charging Your Electric Vehicle
A Level 2 or “normal” 240-volt /32-amp charger is recommended for regular charging of the vehicle .
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Charging Your Electric Vehicle (Continued)
To charge the Niro EV using a normal/trickle charger:
1 . Connect the ICCB A plug to a dedicated 120 volt /20 amp electrical outlet
2 . Check if the power light (green) B on the ICCB turns on
3 . Press the brake pedal and engage the parking brake
4 . Turn off all switches, put the shift lever in P (Park), and turn off the vehicle
5 . Press the charging symbol on the charging door to open the charging
door F at the front of the vehicle and remove the trickle/normal charging
inlet cover G (the charging door can be opened when the vehicle is unlocked)
6 . Hold the charging connector handle and connect it to the vehicle’s trickle/normal
charging inlet H by pushing the connector until you hear a clicking sound
7 . Charging begins automatically (Ensure the charge indicator light is illuminated
on your instrument cluster, indicating the vehicle is charging, and ensure
scheduled charging is not set)
Checking the Charging Status
The charging status can be checked by viewing the charging status indicator I on
the dash panel . The lights will progressively become lit as the vehicle approaches a
full charge . Ensure scheduled charging is not set .
REMINDER: For more detail and/or subsequent steps in charging your vehicle, including safety precautions that should be taken, please see the Owner’s Manual .
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(Buttons are located left of the Steering Wheel)
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Scheduled Charging*Charging Connector Auto/Lock Mode
Charging times can be set using the UVO link with Navigation
.*
You can also use the Scheduled Charging* App on your
smartphone .
Charging with the UVO link smartphone app:
The Kia Access with UVO link smartphone app can help you find
the nearest charging station, and also displays charging status
and Scheduled Charging information . On your smartphone, go
to an app store or marketplace to download the Kia Access with
UVO link smartphone app .
REMINDER: When Scheduled Charging is set and the charger is plugged in, charging of the electric vehicle will not begin until the time and date set .
Deactivate Scheduled Charging - Depress the Deactivate
Scheduled Charging button B to temporarily disable the
scheduled charging feature when immediate charging is
required .
The Charging Connector can be set to be locked or unlocked while in the charging
inlet and charging . Press the AUTO button A (LED lit) for the connector to lock
while charging and unlock automatically when charging is complete .
When the AUTO button A is not pressed (LED not lit), the mode will be set to
LOCK . The connector will be locked when charging and remain locked until all doors
are unlocked .
REMINDER: For more detail and/or subsequent steps in charging your vehicle, including safety precautions that should be taken, please see the Owner’s Manual .
When you press the Deactivate Scheduled Charging button the reserved charging setting will temporarily disable, and start immediate charging mode . If you need to completely deactivate the scheduled charge setting, change the setting from the audio control unit, or the smartphone Kia Access with UVO link app .
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• If in lock mode & the doors are unlocked, the charging connector unlocks, but if the charging cable is not disconnected within 10 seconds, the connector will be automatically locked again
• If the charging connector is unlocked but all the doors are locked again, immediately, the connector will be automatically locked again
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Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) with Lane Change Assist (LCA)*†7
The BCW system uses radar sensors to help alert the driver if it detects an
approaching vehicle in the driver’s blind spot before changing lanes . The light
on the BCW 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 (BCW) / Lane Change Assist (LCA)
1st-stage alert: When another vehicle is detected within the BCW boundary B,
or when a vehicle is detected within the LCA boundary C, 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 .
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)*†7
If the RCCW 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, if the following
conditions are met:
•When Rotary Dial Shifter Knob is in Reverse
•When the vehicle is moving slower than 6 mph
•When the vehicle moves in reverse from a parked position
•If the approaching vehicle speed is between 2 .5-22 mph within sensing range
REMINDERS:
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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/OFF and the ignition is cycled, the BCW system returns to ON/OFF
•The RCCW feature can be turned OFF/ON in User Settings
Blind Spot Collision Warning with Lane Change Assist Video
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REMINDER: The above images are for illustration purposes only and may not reflect actual operation .
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(Buttons are located left of the Steering Wheel)
The BCW and RCCW systems are supplemental systems. Do not solely rely on these systems and always drive safely.
For more information on the Blind-Spot Collision Warning, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.
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Lane Keeping Assist
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Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)*†7
With the Engine Start /Stop button in the ON position, press
the LK A button A to turn system ON . The instrument cluster
indicator will initially illuminate white . It will remain
white when the vehicle is traveling less than 40 mph or the
system does not detect the lane markers . When the LK A
system detects the lane markers and can assist the steering,
the LK A icon will illuminate green .
If the LK A detects that you are moving outside of your lane,
the system may give an audible warning and display a LDW
(Lane Departure Warning) alert on the instrument cluster .
If the vehicle continues to move outside of the lane, the
LK A will apply a slight adjustment to the steering, trying to
prevent the vehicle from moving outside its lane .
Standard LK A is the operating mode by default when the
LK A button is depressed to ON . To switch between modes
(Standard LK A, Active LK A and Lane Departure), go to User
Settings in the Instrument Cluster .
All systems will operate under the following conditions:
•The vehicle exceeds approximately 40 mph
•The LK A system recognizes both sides of the lane markers
the vehicle is traveling in
•The vehicle is between the lane markers
REMINDERS:
• LK A will not issue a warning if the turn signal or hazard signal is activated
• LK A will return to its previous setting on/off when the ignition is cycled
Lane Keeping Assist is not a substitute for safe driving, and may not always detect if the vehicle is moving outside of its lane. Always drive safely and use caution.
Your vehicle’s instrument cluster & indicator light locations may differ from those in the illustrations. For more information on the instrument cluster, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.
These illustrations are for demonstration purposes only. Actual indicators may vary in appearance.
When the LK A sensor detects the lane traveled in, both lanes are illuminatedWhen the LK A sensor does not detect the lane traveled in the lanes are not illuminated
When the LK A sensor detects the vehicle moving outside of the lane being traveled in, a yellow indicator will illuminate either on the left or right lane (shown in both images above)
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Lane Keeping Assist Video
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Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Video
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Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) / Forward Collision Warning (FCW)*†7
The FCA system is designed to help alert the driver, and, under certain conditions, apply emergency braking,
when approaching a vehicle that is slowing down, braking or stopped . Initially, FCA provides Forward Collision
Warning (FCW ) when it detects a potential collision with a vehicle in front, emitting an audible warning and visual
alert on the instrument cluster .
Adjust the alert settings (Early, Normal, Late) in the User Settings . To turn FCA /FCW off, go to User Settings again and
turn it off .
If the collision risk increases and other conditions are met, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) is designed to
automatically apply the brakes to reduce your speed, potentially helping to minimize the effects of a possible collision .
FCA can be turned ON in the User Settings menu on the Instrument Cluster display .
FCA /FCW will become active when the:
• Engine Start /Stop button is ON
• Vehicle is traveling more than 5 mph
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is ON
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) / Forward Collision Warning (FCW)* are not substitutes for safe and proper driving. Always drive safely and use caution. FCA / FCW may not always alert the driver when the vehicle is approaching another vehicle.
REMINDERS:
• FCA will be activated by default when vehicle power is cycled on, even when previously set to off
• FCW will not operate when the vehicle is traveling faster than approximately 50 mph
• If FCA is operating and ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is turned of f, the FCA system is automatically turned off
• When FCA is not operating, the FCA warning indicator will illuminate on the Instrument Cluster

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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)†9
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during certain
cornering maneuvers . It is a good idea to keep 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 startup
•
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.
HAC does not replace the need to apply brakes while the vehicle is stopped on an incline.
Instrument Cluster Control
Press switch A up or down to
adjust display brightness of the
instrument panel illumination .
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)†9
The HAC system is designed to help prevent the vehicle from rolling
backward when accelerating from a stop while on a steep incline .
The HAC system automatically activates whether the ESC is OFF or ON but
does NOT activate when the ESC has malfunctioned .
REMINDERS:
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The HAC system does not operate when the Rotary Dial Shifter Knob is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position
•In the event of an HAC system malfunction, see an Authorized Kia Dealer for service
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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 two-second delay before the vehicle may start rolling backward
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To use electrical accessories:
ACC position •When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the POWER button once (amber light A )
ON position •When already in the ACC position (amber light A ) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the POWER button again (red light B ) •
When in the OFF position (not illuminated) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the POWER button twice (red light B )
Keeping the vehicle in ACC or ON position without turning the vehicle Power on may discharge the vehicle’s battery .
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REMINDERS:
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In an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the vehicle off and to the ACC position by pressing the POWER button for more than 2 seconds or 3 times successively within 3 seconds
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If the Smart Key battery is weak or not working properly, hold the Smart Key fob up to the POWER button (Lock button side closest) and press to start vehicle
•
Do not turn the vehicle off by pushing the POWER button while the vehicle is in motion . If the vehicle has been turned off the power brake and power steering system cannot operate
Power Button†15
To start the vehicle:
1 . Depress the brake pedal
2 .
Press the POWER button
while Rotary Dial Shifter Knob
is in P (Park) or (N) Neutral
To turn the vehicle power OFF, press the POWER button .
To use the POWER button, you must have the Smart Key
fob on your person .
Reverse Parking Aid Function*
When the Rotary Dial Shifter Knob 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 Rotary Dial Shifter Knob is moved to any
position except R (Reverse)
• The L or R mirror buttons are not depressed
(Buttons panel located on Driver's Door )
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REMINDER: When the outside rearview mirror buttons are not depressed, the Reverse Parking Aid Function will not operate and the outside rearview mirrors will not rotate downward .
Kia Key Fob Video
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