2020 KIA NIRO warning

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Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting
P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive (ECO Mode)
D: Drive, left gate (Sport Mode)
[+]: Manual Sport Mode Upshift
[–]: Manual Sport Mode Downshift
Manual Sport Mode: To enter Manual Sport Mode, move shift lever from D to left gate .
When in Manual Sport Mode, if the shift lever is not moved up or down, then the vehicle will
automatically shift gears . To shift while in Manual Sport mode, move shift lever up [+] to
upshift or down [–] to downshift . See page 10 for more information on the Drive Modes .
Sportmatic® Shifting 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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MANUAL SPORT
ECO
SPORT
Dual Clutch Transmission
The Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT ) gives the driving feel of a manual transmission,
yet provides the ease of a fully automatic transmission .
The following are unique driving tips of the Dual Clutch Transmission:
– To hold the vehicle stationary on an incline, the service brake or parking brake
MUST be used or the gear shift MUST be in the (P) Park position . If the vehicle is
held stationary by applying the accelerator pedal on a slope, the clutch/
transmission may overheat, resulting in damage
– Avoid aggressive launches on steep grades as this may result in an overheated
clutch and transmission
– A slight time lag may be experienced at takeoff from stand still during aggressive
acceleration maneuvers
– If the clutch is over-heating, the first warning, an amber-colored warning light ,
will be displayed in the instrument cluster . When indicator turns red, reduce
speed, pull over and place the vehicle in Park until it cools.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for additional information on DCT operation or call Kia Consumer Affairs for additional information.
CENTER PANEL
REMINDER: When in Manual mode, pulling the left and right paddle shifters at the same time will NOT shift gears .
Paddle Shifters*
Paddle Shifters are operable when the shift lever is moved into the left gate of the D position (manual sport mode) .
Paddle Shifting: Pull the [+] or
[-] paddle shifter once to shift
up or down one gear .

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CENTER PANEL
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)*
The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system utilizes an electric motor
to engage the parking brake .
Applying the Parking Brake
Depress the brake pedal and pull up the EPB
switch A . Ensure that the indicator light
is illuminated on the instrument cluster .
Releasing the Parking Brake
The EPB will automatically release when the
shifter is placed in Reverse or Drive .
To release EPB manually, depress the brake pedal, then press the
EPB switch A down, with the ignition switch in the ON position .
Ensure that the indicator light i s O F F .
(Located on Center Panel)
REMINDERS:
•
As a bulb check, the EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON
•
If the warning light does not illuminate temporarily, or continues to remain lit, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked
•The EPB should not be operated while the vehicle is moving
•
A click or electric brake motor sound may be heard while operating or releasing the EPB, but these conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB is functioning properly
•When leaving your keys with parking lot attendants or valet, make sure to inform them how to operate the EPB
•If parked on a steep incline, pull up the EPB switch for more than 3 seconds for a firmer EPB application
•Pull up and hold EPB switch a second time to increase brake pressure if parked on a decline or incline
QUICK TIPS
A

•With the seat warmer switch in the ON position, the heating system in the seat turns OFF or ON automatically depending on the seat temperature
•System is OFF by default
QUICK TIPS
Orange Color: Warming
Blue Color: Ventilating
Seat Warmers†1 6 / Ventilated Seats*
Seat Warmers – Press top of button once for high
setting (3 LEDs lit), again for middle setting (2 LEDs
lit), again for low setting (1 LED lit) . Press again to
turn OFF .
Ventilated Seats – Press bottom of button once
for high setting (3 LEDs lit), again for middle setting
(2 LEDs lit), again for low setting (1 LED lit) . Press
again to turn OFF .
REMINDER: Use extreme caution when using the seat warmers to avoid burns . Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more information .
To view videos on your mobile device, snap these QR Codes or visit the listed website . Refer to page 2 for more information .
Electric Parking Brake Video
QR CODE
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Seat Warmers/Ventilated Seats Video

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SEATING
Driver Position Memory System*†1 4
To store a seating position into memory, first place the shifter into P (Park) while the
ignition switch is ON . Then:
1 . Adjust the driver’s seat
2 . Press the SET button A on the control panel . System will beep once
3 . Press one of the memory buttons B within 5 seconds . The system
will beep twice when memory has been stored
4 . “Driver (1 or 2) set is memorized” will appear on the instrument
cluster LCD screen
Do not attempt to operate the driver position memory system while the vehicle is moving. This could result in a loss of control of the vehicle.
C
Front Seat Headrest Adjustment†1 4
To raise headrest: Pull headrest up .
To lower headrest: Press lock C, then press the headrest down .
SET
1
2
A
B
For easy adjustments, hold a headrest post with one hand while using the other hand to pull the headrest from underneath .
QUICK TIP
Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed. Headrests can provide critical neck and head support in an accident.

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SEATING / OTHER KEY FEATURES

•It may be necessary to adjust the front seatbacks to fully lower rear seats
•Ensure the 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 pull 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 metal seat belt tab 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.
HOLD
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D
E
F
G
H
Remote Keyless Entry
(Folding Key)*
D Press the release button to unfold the key
E Press to lock All doors; Press twice within
two seconds to sound the horn
F Press to unlock Driver’s Door: Press twice
in 4 seconds to unlock All Doors and Rear
Hatch
G Press and hold for more than 1 second to
unlock Liftgate . Then lift by the handle to
manually open Liftgate .
H Press and hold more than a half second for
Panic Alarm . To turn off Alarm, press any
button .
A
B
C
Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options. To turn OFF Alarm, press any button.

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Sunroof Video
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Map/Room Lamps
Automatic turn off function*
The interior lights automatically turn
off approximately 30 seconds after
the Engine Start /Stop button is OFF .
Map Lamp/Room Lamp Operation
Push the lens A to turn the map
lamp ON/OFF . This light produces a
spot beam for convenient use as a
map lamp or as a personal lamp for
the driver or the front passenger .
Map/Room Lamp Button – Press
button B, to turn the front and rear
room lamps on and off .
Door Mode Button – Press button
C, to enable or disable Door Mode .
In Door Mode the map and room lamps turn on when any
door is opened . When all doors are locked or the ignition
is on, the map and room lamp will turn off immediately .
Rear Room Lamps – Press the button D to turn the
rear passenger lamp ON/OFF .

•When doors are unlocked by the Smart Key*, the lamp turns ON for approximately 30 seconds
•If your vehicle is equipped with the theft alarm system, the interior lights automatically turn off approximately 3 seconds after the system is in armed stage
•Using interior lights for an extended period of time may cause battery discharge
QUICK TIPS
Tilt the Sunroof:
•Raise: Push lever E upward .
•Lower: Push lever E forward .
OTHER KEY FEATURES
Sunroof Operation*
The Sunroof and Sunshade operation is controlled
through a multi-directional switch/lever, and the
ignition needs to be in the ON position to operate
the Sunroof/Sunshade .
Slide the Sunshade and Sunroof:
•
Auto Open: Slide lever E backward to the
farthest position and release .
•
Auto Close (Sunroof only): Slide the lever E
forward to the farthest position and release .
Slide the Sunroof (with Sunshade open):
•
Open: Press the Sunroof lever E backward
and press again forward/backward until you
reach the desired detent position (manual
slide feature) .
• Close: Press the Sunroof lever E forward and press again forward/backward
until you reach the desired detent position (manual slide feature)
REMINDER: Sunshade needs to remain OPEN while Sunroof is open and vehicle is moving .
To stop the Sunroof at any position, push or pull the Sunroof control lever in any direction .
QUICK TIP
Do not adjust the sunroof or sunshade while driving. This could result in loss of control of the vehicle.
( Type A )
( Type B)
D
AC
E
BA

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Parking Distance Warning-Forward*†6a
The Parking Distance Warning-Forward* is a supplemental system that is
designed to assist the driver by chiming if any object is detected within the
sensing area to the front, rear and side of the vehicle when moving forward
or backing up .
The system is activated when the ignition is ON/RE ADY and the vehicle
is in R (Reverse) . To deactivate the system, press the Parking Distance
Warning-Forward* button A (LED NOT
illuminated), when vehicle is in Drive or
Reverse .
To activate, press button A again
(LED illuminated) .
REMINDERS:
•If the vehicle is moving at speeds over 3 mph, the system may not activate correctly
•
When more than two objects are sensed at the same time, the closest one will be recognized first
•
The above images are for illustration purposes only and may not reflect actual operation
The Parking Distance Warning-Forward* is not a substitute for proper and safe parking and backing-up procedures. Always drive safely and use caution when backing up. The Parking Distance Warning-Forward* may not detect every object in front of or behind the vehicle.
Rear View Monitor*†6a
The Rear View Monitor is a supplemental system that displays the view
behind the vehicle through the rearview display mirror* while the vehicle
is in Reverse .
The Rear View Monitor activates when the:
•Engine Start /Stop button is in the ON/RE ADY position
•Gear Shift Lever is in the R (Reverse) position
REMINDERS:
•
UVO link — While camera is active, only the audio controls on the Audio System can be operated
•
UVO link with Navigation — While camera is active, only the Audio System can be operated on the Steering Wheel and Audio Control Unit . All other features are disabled
•The Rear View Monitor may not display every object behind the vehicle
The Rear View Monitor is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures.
The Rear View Monitor may not display every object behind the vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution when backing up
EV
HEV
A
OTHER KEY FEATURES

48NIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE*IF EQUIPPED †LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER
High Voltage Battery Air Intake
The Hybrid Battery Air Intake, located on the side
underneath the left rear seat, is used to cool down
the hybrid battery . For safety reasons, this vent
should never be blocked . Doing so may cause the
battery to overheat .
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)*†6b
The DAW system monitors the driving style of the driver and, in certain situations, can give a
warning signal for the driver to take a break from driving .
The DAW System is set to ON by default . To turn the DAW System OFF, turn the ignition on
and then select User Settings in the LCD Display on the Instrument Cluster . Then go to Driving
Assist and select Driver Attention Warning . Set the DAW to Normal or High Sensitivity .
Driver Attention Warning (DAW) modes:
Off: The DAW is deactivated A
Normal: The DAW alerts the driver of his/her fatigue level or inattentive driving practices .
High Sensitivity: The DAW alerts the driver of his/her fatigue level or inattentive driving
practices faster than Normal mode .
If the DAW is activated, the DAW information will appear on the LCD Display B when you
select the ASSIST mode .
A message, “Consider taking a break,” appears on the LCD display and a warning sounds to
suggest the driver to take a break when the driver’s attention level is below one bar C .
Clean the air intake for the hybrid battery regularly with a dry cloth
QUICK TIP
WARNING: Never clean the battery vent with a WET cloth or spill liquid over the air intake . This could cause an electric shock, which could cause serious damage, injury or death .
REMINDERS:
•The set-up of the DAW will be maintained, as selected, when the ignition is cycled
•
When activated, the DAW does not display “Consider taking a break” message when the total trip driving time is less than 10 minutes
•
The DAW will enter a standby mode if the camera does not detect the lanes and/or the driving speed remains under 40 mph
Driver Attention Warning
System Off
L ast Break

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B
CChild-Protector Rear Door Lock
Locate these locks on the rear edge of the rear passenger doors . Move the
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock, with the mechanical ignition key, to the lock
position to disable the inner door handles from opening the rear doors .
REMINDER: Child-Protector Rear Door Lock is located on rear passenger’s door jamb .
Tire Mobility Kit
The Tire Mobility Kit is designed to
temporarily seal certain types of tire
damage .
For operational information, please refer to
the Owner’s Manual .
B Sealant Bottle
C Compressor

•The Tire Mobility Kit is a temporary fix and is to be used for one tire only; the tire should be inspected as soon as possible •The kit should only be used for sealing/inflating passenger car tires; do not use for inflating any other type of tires •Some damaged tires cannot be sealed completely; do not use the kit if it appears a tire is damaged beyond repair
QUICK TIPS
REMINDERS:
•The above images are for illustration purposes only and may not reflect actual operation
•
After tire is properly sealed, drive cautiously at a maximum speed of 50 mph for a maximum distance of up to 120 miles .
OTHER KEY FEATURES
Liftgate Release Button*
Button is located on the bottom of the Liftgate lid . With doors unlocked, press
the Liftgate Release button A and pull the Liftgate up by the handle to open .
•The Liftgate must be unlocked before it can be opened by the Liftgate Release Button
•The Liftgate unlocks automatically and then can be opened manually when the Smart Key* is within close proximity to the vehicle’s hatch
QUICK TIPS
A