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Trip Modes / Trip Computer
The Trip Computer is a driver information system that displays information
related to driving . It appears on the display when the Engine Start /Stop
button is in the ON position .
To cycle through the Trip modes, press the Mode button A .
When in the Trip Computer mode , press the Select /Reset (OK ) button
B to cycle through the screens . When displaying ACCUMUL ATED INFO,
DRIVING INFO, DRIVING ST YLE or FUEL ECONOMY screens, press and
hold the OK button B to reset to zero .
LCD Instrument Cluster Modes*
Press Mode button A to scroll through different LCD Instrument Cluster
Modes .
Trip Computer Mode: Displays driving information for tripmeter,
fuel economy, MPH, energy flow, etc
Turn-by-Turn Mode*: Displays route guidance and destination info
Assist Mode: Displays information on the Smart Cruise Control
(SCC), Lane Safety, Lane Following Assist*, Driver Attention
Warning (DAW ) and others
User Settings Mode: Change settings of the Driving Assist, Doors,
Lights, Sound, Convenience, Service Interval and others
Master Warning: Displays warning messages related to the vehicle
when one or more systems is not operating normally
Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations.
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.
Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations.
REMINDERS:
•
Appearance of Trip Computer display may differ as equipped
•
All stored driving information (except Odometer and Range) is reset if the battery is disconnected
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
ACCUMULATED INFO• Tripmeter• Average MPG• T imer
RANGE (Plug-In Hybrid)• Electric• Gasoline
FUEL ECONOMY• Average MPG• Instant MPG
DRIVE INFO• Tripmeter• Average MPG• T imer
DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER*
DRIVING STYLE
ENERGY FLOW
ENGINE TEMPERATURE
(Buttons located on Steering Wheel – Type A shown)
MODE
RES
CRUISE
CAN CELOKSET
MODE
RES
CRUISE
CAN CELOKSET
MODE
A
B
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Sport/ECO Modes
The shift modes can be changed A between SPORT and ECO
by moving the shift lever from D to the left gate and back:
(D) - ECO Mode
(S) - Sport Mode - When shift lever is moved into the
left gate from (D) . If shift lever is not moved through the
gears, then the vehicle will shift automatically . Sport Mode
changes the Niro’s shift points and steering feel, and
makes it more fun to drive
The LCD screen B on the instrument cluster will display the
mode the vehicle is in .
(Located in Instrument Cluster)
mi
B
ECO Mode (Active ECO)
Active ECO is designed to help improve fuel economy by
controlling several vehicle components . When in ECO Mode, it
is designed to optimize drivetrain operations, such as engine
power and transmission, to help improve fuel economy in a
variety of conditions .
To help improve your fuel economy: •Drive at a moderate speed, accelerating smoothly and at a moderate rate •Keep tires inflated to the recommended pressure •Be sure the wheels are properly aligned
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For more information on Active ECO, refer to your Owner’s Manual or contact your local dealership.
A
ECOSPORT
A
ECOSport
REMINDER: Steering effort may be slightly increased in Sport mode .
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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AUTOOFF
(Buttons are located left of the Steering Wheel)
AB
Scheduled Charging (Plug-In Hybrid Only)Charging Connector Auto/Lock Mode (Plug-In Hybrid Only)
Charging time can be set in the Plug-In Hybrid audio system
home screen, under charge management, or using the Kia
Access with UVO link app .
Charging with the UVO link Smartphone App:
The UVO link smartphone app can help you find the nearest
charging station and displays charging-status and the
Scheduled Charging information . On your Smartphone, go
to an app store or marketplace to download the UVO link
Smartphone app .
REMINDER: When Scheduled Charging is set and the charger is plugged in, charging will not begin until the set time & date are met to complete the charging . The green charge indicator on top of the dash will temporary flash ON/OFF, to show that scheduled/reserve charging is set .
Deactivate Scheduled Charging - Depress the Deactivate
Scheduled Charging button B to 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 . 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, 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 .
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• If the auto/lock mode is set to lock, and the vehicle is unlocked, but charging cable is not disconnected within 10 seconds, the connector will be automatically locked again .
• If charging connector is unlocked but all doors are locked again, immediately, the connector will be automatically locked again .
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HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)†7
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during certain cornering
maneuvers . It is a good idea to keep the 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†7 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 start-up
•
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 operation, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
HAC does not replace the need to apply brakes while the vehicle is stopped on an incline.
(Located left of Steering Wheel)
Instrument Cluster Control
Press switch A up or down to adjust display brightness of the instrument panel
illumination .
REMINDERS:
• The dimmer does not change brightness when lights are turned off
• The Dimmer does not adjust brightness on the audio system screens; use the system’s setup menu to adjust brightness on the screens .
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)†7
HAC is designed to help prevent the vehicle from rolling
backward when accelerating from a stop while on a steep
incline .
The HAC automatically activates whether the ESC is OFF or ON
but does NOT activate when the ESC has malfunctioned .
REMINDERS:
•
The HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position
•In the event of HAC system malfunction, see Authorized Kia Dealer for service
•
•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 2-second delay before the vehicle may start rolling backward
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AUTO OFF
AB
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 .
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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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
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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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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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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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 .
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS