2020 KIA NIRO EV tow

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Low Battery Warning – When the high-voltage
battery level reaches 8% or less, this warning
message appears on the LCD and the warning
indicator light on the instrument cluster
illuminates . Charge the high-voltage battery
immediately .
Power limited due to low EV battery
temperature. Charge battery – When the outside
temperature is low and you turn the vehicle on
or off, this warning message may appear on the
LCD . If the battery level is low and the vehicle is
parked outside for a long time, vehicle power may
be limited . Charging battery before driving helps
increase power .
Stop vehicle and check power supply – When
there is a failure in the power supply system, this
warning message appears on the LCD . Park
the vehicle in a safe location and have it towed to
the nearest Kia dealer for inspection .
EV Battery Overheated! Stop vehicle – When
the high-voltage battery temperature is too high,
this warning message will appear on the LCD .
Stop the vehicle and turn off the Power button so
that the battery temperature decreases .
Charge immediately. Power limited – When
the high-voltage battery level reaches 3% or
less, this warning message appears on the LCD,
the warning indicator light on the instrument
cluster illuminates and the power down warning
light turns ON simultaneously .
The vehicle’s power will be reduced to minimize
the energy consumption of the high-voltage
battery . Charge the high-voltage battery
immediately .
Power limited – This warning message appears
when the vehicle’s power is limited due to the
following reasons:
•When the high-voltage battery is below a
certain level, or voltage is decreasing
•When the temperature of the motor or high-
voltage battery is too high or too low
•When there is a problem with the cooling system
or a failure that may interrupt normal driving
Charge Warning Messages on LCD Display
REMINDERS:
•
When these warning messages are displayed, do not accelerate or start the vehicle suddenly
•
All stored driving information (except Odometer and Range) is reset if the battery is disconnected
Low EV BatteryEV Battery Overheated!Stop Vehicle
Power limiteddue to low EV batterytemperature.Charge battery
Stop vehicle andcheck power supplyCharge immediately.Power limited
Power limited
These illustrations are for demonstration purposes only. Some messages may appear differently. See your Owner’s Manual for more information.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

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ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) FEATURES
EV Mode - UVO link with Navigation*
EV Mode on the UVO link with Navigation system screen allows you to navigate to a total of five menus that include information on available driving range,
energy usage, energy information, ECO driving, charging and climate settings, and EV settings .
(Button located on Center Panel)
EV Button - Press the EV button A on the Climate Control panel to access
the EV Mode screen or press the EV Mode button* on the touchscreen .EV Mode menu - The EV Mode menu allows you to access five EV menus
including Available Range, Energy information, ECO driving, Charge
Management and EV settings .
Available Range - Displays the available driving distance according to
the vehicle’s current location and charge amount . The estimated available
driving distance is marked in red on the map .
The estimated range is based on a number of factors and assumes optimal driving conditions, efficient driving habits and a straight road. Actual range will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, charging practice, battery age, weather, temperature and your vehicle’s condition. Battery capacity will decrease with time and use. For more information on range, please see www.fueleconomy.gov.
Energy Information – Displays battery charge information and
electrical power consumption .
See Owner’s Manual for more detailed information on screens.
These illustrations are for demonstration purposes only. Some items may appear different or vary in illustrations.
3:00PM
Range List
Anytown
3
Jun 2
+
–
130 mi
Anytown
3:00PM
Electric vehicle
97%
Energy information
Charging limit
DC charger 100% AC charger 100%
Charge management ECO drivingEV settings
Next departure : On : On
Jul 9 (Mon) 3:30 PM
0.4 lb
3.9 mi Anytown Solar
CO2
3:00PM
DC Charger
AC Charger 240V
AC Charger 120V100% (About 264 mi) 1h 23m
2h 35m
13h 20m
The charging time may vary depending on charging conditions.
Range150 miWith Climate Off150 miBattery97% Menu
Energy Information
100% (About 264 mi)
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DRIVERAUTOACHEAT
CLIMATEOFF
ONLYEV
PASSENGER
AIR BAG
OFF
A

B
C
A
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel†2 2
To adjust the Steering Wheel, push the lock-release lever A down
and adjust the desired angle B and distance C .
When finished, pull the lock-release lever A up to lock Steering
Wheel in place .
It may be helpful to pull/push bottom of Steering Wheel towards/away from you to adjust desired distance .
QUICK TIP
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving as this may cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go*†7, 2 0 (Continued)
• To change the Cruise Control mode from SCC to standard Cruise Control, press and hold the SCC button D (previous page) . Repeat to switch modes again (the SCC system must not be activated to change modes)
• For the SCC system to operate:
– When no vehicle is in front, you must be traveling at a minimum speed of 20 mph
– When following a vehicle, you must be traveling at a minimum speed of 6 mph
• When following a vehicle, the system is able to automatically adjust your cruise speed based on the vehicle detected in front . If the vehicle detected remains at a standstill for more than 3 seconds, the system will disable
QUICK TIPS
REMINDERS:
•
Cruise Control button must be ON in order to turn SCC ON/OFF
•The SCC can operate when the vehicle is driving faster than 6 mph
•
SCC is activated when ignition is turned on . Speed will need to be reset when ignition is cycled on
•
The SCC system is turned ON again when the ignition is cycled off, then on again . The speed setting will need to be reset when ignition is cycled
•
SCC is also canceled when the driver’s door is opened, gear shift is changed out of D (Drive), EPB is activated and various other conditions . See Owner’s Manual for other conditions
•
In standard Cruise Control, the driver needs to manually assess the distance from other vehicles as the system will not automatically apply brakes
•
If the SCC system is left on, it can be activated inadvertently . Keep the system off when not in use to avoid setting a speed that the driver is not aware of
•
When following a vehicle, the system will automatically adjust your cruise speed based on the vehicle detected in front

AUDIO SYSTEMS
UVO link Activation†1
1 . Enter the activation screen on your vehicle’s head unit
a . Press SETUP key
b . Press UVO icon
c . Press UVO Activation
2 . Agree to Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and press
SUBMIT
3 . Enter smartphone number or email address to receive a
verification code, then press SUBMIT
4a. Follow these steps if using your phone number to
receive your verification code
a . Check your phone for a SMS (text message)
b . Open the link in your SMS . A page will open requesting that
you create your account
Note: If you already have a Kia Owners Portal account using the
phone number as your login ID, you will need to provide your
password prior to receiving the verification code .
c . Enter your first name, last name, email, phone number and
an account password, and click CRE ATE ACCOUNT . A page
will open displaying your verification code .
d . Enter the code in the head unit and press ACTIVATE
e . Go back to the page with your verification code and
press “I have entered my PIN” . A link will be provided to
download the Kia Access with UVO link app from your app
store . After installing the app, log in and enjoy
4b. Follow these steps if using your email to receive your verification code
a .
Check your email . The email will be from reset@notifications .myuvo .com
b . Open link inside email . A page will open requesting that you create your account .
Note: If you already have a Kia Owners Portal account using the email as your login
ID, you will need to provide your password prior to receiving the verification code .
c . Enter your first name, last name, email, phone number and an account password,
and click CRE ATE ACCOUNT . A page will open displaying your verification code
d . Enter the code in the head unit and press ACTIVATE
e . Go back to the page with your verification code and press “I have entered my PIN” .
A link will be provided to download the Kia Access with UVO link app from your app
store . After installing the app, log in and enjoy
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe bodily injury, and death. The driver’s primary responsibility is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle, and any handheld devices, other equipment, or vehicle systems which take the driver’s eyes, attention and focus away from the safe operation of a vehicle or which are not permissible by law should never be used during operation of the vehicle.
For further UVO link operation, refer to the Car Multimedia System User's Manual. For further audio system operations, refer to pages 31-34.
Virtual Assistant A - Press to connect to the UVO Center to hear information about the UVO features
UVO Voice Local Search B - Press to connect to the search function to find points of interest or other locations, like “cafe”
Roadside Assist C - Press to connect to the UVO Center where you can request vehicle towing services
REMINDER: These buttons may be located in the rearview mirror or the overhead console
UVO Assistance*
(Buttons on overhead console*)
UVO
FRONT REAR
ONOFFDOOR
CAB
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Rotary Dial Shifter Knob
Rotate dial for the following:
P: Park - Press to place in Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
P Release: Park Release – Press brake pedal and press the
P Release button A to release the Parking Brake and rotate
dial to R, D or N .
CENTER PANEL
If ignition is cycled, the Heated Steering Wheel turns OFF . Press button again to turn ON .
(Located to the right of Rotary Dial Shifter Knob)
QUICK TIP
Heated Steering Wheel Button*
Press button B to turn ON/OFF the steering wheel heater, while the
POWER button is in the ON or RE ADY position .
The steering wheel heater will turn off automatically after 30 minutes,
or when button is pressed again to deactivate . Steering wheel heater
will also turn ON or OFF automatically depending on the steering wheel
temperature .
REMINDER: If the steering wheel becomes too warm, turn the system off . The heated steering wheel may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time .
N
P
PRELEASE
AUTO
HOLD
DRIVE
MODE
D
R
N
P
PRELEASE
AUTO
HOLD
DRIVE
MODE
D
R
B
A
REMINDERS: • The vehicle is equipped with a shift-by-wire system and a shift-lock system that prevents you from shifting gears without depressing the brake pedal •P Release is for emergency/towing use and not used in normal daily driving

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SEATING / OTHER KEY FEATURES

•It may be necessary to adjust the Front Seatbacks to fully lower rear seats
•Ensure seat is locked by pressing down on Seatback and ensuring red line is NOT visible on bottom of Folder Lever
QUICK TIPS
Folding Rear Seats
To F o l d :
1 . Ensure the belt strap is out of way of the Seatback folding A .
Insert the metal seat belt tab into the holder B
2 . Adjust the Front Seatback to the upright position and lower
the rear headrest to the lowest position
3 . Pull on the Rear Seatback lock release lever C, then fold
the seat toward the front
To U n f o l d :
1 . Pull the lock release lever C and lift the Seatback backward until it
clicks firmly in place
2 . Return the rear seat belt to the proper position
REMINDERS:
•
Before unfolding Seatback, ensure the seat belt is placed into the holder
•
Always make sure the Seatback is locked in place when unfoldedFor illustration purposes only. Actual vehicle might be slightly different.
A
B
C
Hood Release Lever and Latch
Opening the Hood:
1 . Pull the Hood Release Lever D to unlatch the Hood
2 . In the front of the vehicle, lift the Hood slightly, pull the secondary
Latch E inside of the Hood’s center to the left and lift the Hood
Closing the Hood: Lower the Hood about halfway and then press down
to securely lock in place .
(Located on Driver side kick panel)(Latch located inside hood)
DE
REMINDERS:
•Sunvisor may not shield all direct light
•
Do not operate the vehicle if Sunvisor is impairing your visibility
•
Be aware of your seating position when adjusting or swinging Sunvisor around from the front or side windows
Sunvisor†21
Use the Sunvisor to shield direct light through the front or side windows .
Slide the Sunvisor out and adjust as needed .