2020 KIA NIRO Features and Functions Guide

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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.

42NIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE*IF EQUIPPED †LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER
SEATING
D
E
F
SeatbackLumbarSeatSeat Cushion
AABC
ABC
6-Way Manual Adjustable
Driver’s Seat*†1 4
Pull lever D to slide Seat forward/backward .
Pull/press lever E up/down one or more times
to adjust Seat height .
Pull lever F to adjust Seatback recline .

When adjusting seat forward or backwards, ensure seat clicks or locks into place before driving vehicle .
QUICK TIP
Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat*†1 4
Move/Press controls to adjust Seat forward/backward, Seat Cushion tilt up/down,
Seatback forward/backward or Lumbar forward/backward
REMINDER: Do not attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving . This could result in loss of control of the vehicle .
Do not attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control of the vehicle.

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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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HOLDHOLD
OTHER KEY FEATURES
Smart Key*†8
Smart Key Fob:
A Press to lock All Doors; Press twice within 2 seconds
to sound the horn
B Press to unlock Driver’s Door . Press twice in 4 seconds
to unlock All Doors
C Press and hold for more than 1 second to unlock Liftgate .
Then lift by the handle to manually open Liftgate . REMINDER:
The Liftgate unlocks when the Smart Key fob is within close proximity of the vehicle’s rear hatch
D Press and hold more than 1 second for Panic Alarm .
To turn off Alarm, press any button
E Press to release Mechanical Key (on reverse side of fob
Driver’s Door Lock/Unlock button F:
•
Press button once to unlock Driver’s Door
•Press again within 4 seconds to unlock All Doors
•Press again to lock All Doors
Mechanical Key G:
•Use to lock /unlock Driver’s Door by turning once or all doors by
turning twice
•
Use to enable/disable Child Safety Locks

•If the Smart Key battery is weak or not working properly, hold the Smart Key fob up to the Engine Start /Stop button (Lock button side closest) and press to start engine •The Smart Key’s signal can be blocked by the normal operation of a cell phone or smartphone . To help prevent this, store each device separately
QUICK TIPS
REMINDER: Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options .
Double-Turn Lock/Unlock All
•Turn clockwise once to unlock Driver’s Door
•Turn clockwise again within 4 seconds to
unlock All Doors
•Turn counterclockwise once to lock All Doors
LockUnlock
To view videos on your mobile device, snap these QR Codes or visit the listed website . Refer to page 2 for more information .
Engine Start/Stop Button & Smart Key Video
Kia Key Fob Video
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QR CODE
F
A
B
C
D
G
E

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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

46NIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE*IF EQUIPPED
AUTOOFF
Fuel Filler Lid
1 . Stop the engine
2 . Press the Fuel Filler Lid button C to open the Fuel Filler Lid . The LCD
may display this message: Wait until fuel door opens . Once the Fuel
Filler Lid is open, the LCD may display this message: Fuel door open .
3 . Pull open the Fuel Filler Lid
4 . Remove cap by turning
counterclockwise
Hood Release Lever and Latch
Opening the Hood:
1 . Pull the Hood Release Lever A to unlatch the Hood
2 . In the front of the vehicle, lift the Hood slightly, pull the secondary
Latch B inside of the Hood’s center and lift the Hood
Closing the Hood: Lower the Hood about halfway and then press down
to securely lock in place .
(Buttons located on Driver's Panel to the left of the Steering Wheel)
C
(Located on Driver side kick panel)(Latch located inside hood)
A
Fuel Cap / Malfunction
Indicator (Check Engine Light)
Tighten for ONE CLICK to prevent Malfunction
Indicator from illuminating .
REMINDERS:
• The Fuel Filler Door Release button is located on the left side of the Steering Wheel on the lower button panel
• It is normal to hear one click when tightening and for the Fuel Cap to click back when released
CLICK!
B
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There may be a delay in Fuel Filler Lid opening for about 20 seconds due to depressurization
QUICK TIP
OTHER KEY FEATURES
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†19
Use the Sunvisor to shield direct light through the front or side windows .
Slide the Sunvisor out and adjust as needed .