2020 KIA NIRO Features and Functions Guide

23*IF EQUIPPED ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS .
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock
Auto Door Lock /Unlock will engage when the gear shift is moved in to
or out of the P (Park) position . Refer to the User Settings in the LCD
Instrument Cluster modes on how to turn Auto Door Lock /Unlock ON/OFF .
Power/Heated Outside Mirrors*
Mirror heaters automatically turn ON/OFF at the same time the Rear
Window Defroster is turned ON/OFF . Rear Window Defroster button*
is located on the climate control system panel .
Power Folding Outside Mirrors*

Press L or R buttons D (left or right) to select mirrors . Then press arrows
E to adjust mirror position .
To both fold and unfold the outside rearview mirrors, press the folding
mirror button F as pictured:
•Left − The mirrors will unfold .
•Right − The mirrors will fold .
•Center − The mirrors will fold/unfold automatically when doors are
locked/unlocked with the Smart Key or a door handle button is pressed .
Also, the mirrors will unfold when approaching the vehicle with the
Smart Key fob in proximity .
A Pull/Press to operate Driver’s and Front
Passenger’s Windows Auto-Up/Down*
B Press to Unlock /Lock All Doors
C Press to disable Rear
Passenger Windows
REMINDER: When pressed C, window controls for the Rear Passenger Windows are disabled .A
B
C
E
D
F
REMINDER: To lock position of mirrors, toggle switch to the neutral (center) position .
Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock
To automatically fold mirrors when exiting vehicle, press the LOCK button once on the Smart Key .
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Press the button again to stop Auto Up/Down function .
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Manual Folding Mirrors*
To fold the mirrors in manually, pull the
mirror towards the window .
If needed, pull the mirror firmly until it folds
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DRIVER'S PANEL

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Headlight position
Parking light position
AUTO*Auto Light Position / DRL / HBA*
OFFOFF 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
High Beam Assist (HBA)* – The High Beam Assist
is designed to automatically adjust the headlight
range by switching between high and low beams
based on light detected from oncoming vehicles
and road conditions .
When switch is in the AUTO position and the vehicle’s ignition
or the Engine Start /Stop button* is on, the High Beam Assist
will operate . To turn HBA off, change the switch setting .
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
One-Touch Lane Change Signal is activated by
briefly pressing 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:
•
High Beam Assist does not operate below certain speeds, or in some lighting and driving conditions . Please be aware of your surroundings and exercise proper road etiquette when operating a vehicle while using the high beams
•HBA will operate when vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph
•
If the lever is pushed away from you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off and the high beams will be on continuously .If the lever is pulled toward you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off
•If the light switch is switched to the headlight position, HBA will turn off and low beams will be on continuously
•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
REMINDER: Headlights must be ON for Fog Light operation .
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If ignition is cycled, the Heated Steering Wheel turns OFF . Press button again to turn ON .
(Located below gear shift)
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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 .
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 .
B
OFF
LO
HI
REAR
•
•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 .
B
Windshield/Rear Wipers & Washers
To operate Windshield Wipers and Washers:
•Move lever Up/Down to change Wiper modes
•Press switch B 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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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
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A Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower speaker volume
Mute button: Press to mute the microphone during a call
B Talk button: Press to activate voice recognition . Press and hold to exit
voice recognition
C Receive/Place Call button: Press to receive/place/answer calls .
In vehicles with navigation, if no phone is paired, press button to
pair a phone .
D End Call button: Press to end a call or cancel a function
A
CD
B
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology† 5 ,1 8
For more information, if equipped, refer to the Car Multimedia System User's Manual. For Bluetooth® Wireless Technology FAQs, go to www.kia.com, Owners section, or call Consumer Information for Bluetooth® Technology at (800) 333-4KIA. Refer to your Owner’s Manual for more specific Bluetooth® Wireless Technology phone pairing and operation instructions.

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Phonebook transfer upload time varies by phone model and with the number of phonebook entries
•When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command .
•Because of differences in phone quality, service providers and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology chip programming, functionality may differ from one phone to another
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Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations. See your Owner’s Manual for more details.
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.
(Type B shown)
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Bluetooth® Wireless Technology† 5 ,1 8
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
•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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www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
Voice Recognition and Phone Contact Tips
The system may have difficulty understanding
some accents or uncommon names . Improve
the performance by making a few simple
changes to your phone contacts, listed below .
To help optimize the Bluetooth® Wireless
Technology Voice Recognition system, see
other tips and reminders under Quick Tips:
•Use full names (first and last names) vs .
short or single-syllable names (e .g ., “John
Smith” vs . “Dad," “Smith Residence” vs .
“Home”)
•Avoid using special characters, emojis or
hyphenated names (e .g ., @, &, #, /, -, *,
+, etc . )
•Avoid using acronyms (e .g ., “In Case of
Emergency” vs . “ICE”) or words with all
capital letters
•Spell words completely, no abbreviations
(e .g ., “Doctor Smith” vs . “Dr . Smith”)
• When placing a call, speak in a natural, moderate tone, with clear pronunciation . The system may have trouble recognizing commands if you speak too softly or too loudly
• 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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Audio Controls†1 8
AD
E
F
CB
Standard Cruise Control†1 8
A Audio MODE button: Press to cycle through FM/AM/SiriusXM®/Media modes
Audio System ON/OFF: Press to turn power on; Press and hold 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 up/down to
fast forward/rewind (except for Bluetooth® Audio)
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 operation, 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 .
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(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 29) for two seconds (the SCC system must not be activated to change modes) . Repeat to switch back to SCC mode .
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The SCC system is a supplemental system and is not a substitute for safe driving. It is the responsibility of the driver to always check the speed and distance to the vehicle ahead.
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Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go System* 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 .
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODE
F
E
(Type B shown)
(Distances are approximate and vary depending on vehicle speed)
A
B
D
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10 6 f t
C
G
Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go System*† 6 a ,1 8
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 may be slowed to help maintain a
set distance behind traffic detected ahead without the driver depressing the brake pedal .
With the SCC on and activated, the vehicle-to-vehicle distance set, and the system detects a vehicle
slowing or stopping, the system can bring the vehicle to a complete stop . When the vehicle ahead
starts to move forward, the SCC system re-engages . If the vehicle ahead stops for more than 3
seconds, the accelerator pedal or the RES+ button must be pressed to start moving the vehicle .
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 .
•Press button B down to set the speed . The SET indicator light will illuminate .The set speed and
vehicle-to-vehicle distance will illuminate on the LCD screen . Press the RES+/SET- button B up/
down to increase/decrease the set 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 or press the brake pedal .
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 detected in front .
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REMINDERS:
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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
•
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
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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 which the driver is not aware

B
C
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel†2 0
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
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