2020 KIA NIRO PHEV charging

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTERInstrument Cluster Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03Indicators & Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . 05Hybrid / Plug-In Hybrid Indicators at Startup . . . . . . . 06Hybrid / Plug-In Hybrid Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06LCD Instrument Cluster Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07Trip Modes / Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08User Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09Service Interval Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09Sport /ECO Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEMSPlug-In Hybrid Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Instrument Cluster - Energy Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Emergency Starting* (Hybrid only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Charging the Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 15Charging Connector Auto/Lock Mode . . . . . . . . . . 17Scheduled Charging* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
DRIVER’S PANELBlind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW ) . . . . . . . . . . . 18Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW )* . . . . . . 18Lane Keeping Assist (LK A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Lane Following Assist* (Plug-In Hybrid) . . . . . . . . . 20Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)* . . . . . . . . 20Instrument Cluster Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Reverse Parking Aid Function* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Engine Start/Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock . . . 23Manual Folding Mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Automatic Door Lock /Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Power/Heated Outside Mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Power Folding Outside Mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLSHeadlights & High Beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Turn Signals & Fog Lights* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Windshield / Rear Wipers & Washers . . . . . . . . . . . 25Heated Steering Wheel Button* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Bluetooth® Wireless Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Audio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Standard Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go System* . . . 29Tilt/ Telescoping Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
AUDIO SYSTEMSAndroid Auto / Apple CarPlay Setup* . . . . . . . . . . . 31UVO link Activation* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32UVO Assistance* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Standard Audio System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33UVO link* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34UVO link with Navigation* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
CENTER PANELDigital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Multimedia USB Port, Charger Ports . . . . . . . . . . . 36AC Inverter* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Wireless Smartphone Charging System* . . . . . . . . . 37Automatic Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting . . . . . 39Dual Clutch Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Paddle Shifters* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Electric Parking Brake (EPB)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats* . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
S E AT I N GDriver Position Memory System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Front Seat Headrest Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426-Way Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat* . . . . . . . . . 42Folding Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
OTHER KEY FEATURESRemote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)* . . . . . . . . . . . 43Smart Key* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Double-Turn Lock /Unlock All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Map/Room Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Sunroof Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Hood Release Lever and Latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Fuel Filler Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Sunvisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Parking Distance Warning-Forward* . . . . . . . . . . . 47Rear View Monitor* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Driver Attention Warning (DAW)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48High Voltage Battery Air Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Liftgate Release Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Child-Protector Rear Door Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Tire Mobility Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
SAFETY FEATURESOccupant Detection System (ODS) /Passenger Airbag Off Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . .Back Cover
LEGAL DISCLAIMERS . . . . . . . . Inside Back Cover
ESSENTIAL FEATURES
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NIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FE ATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
Air Conditioning / Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® Setup . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Audio System – UVO link Activation* . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Audio System – Standard Audio System* . . . . . . . . . . 33
Audio System – UVO link* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Audio System – UVO link with Navigation* . . . . . . . . . 35
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Charging the Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Sport /ECO Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08
Hybrid / Plug-In Hybrid Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Instrument Cluster / Plug-In Hybrid Displays . . . . . . . .12
Multimedia USB Port, Charger Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Tire Mobility Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . 05
Windshield Wipers & Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe personal 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 that are not permissible by law should never be used during operation of the vehicle.

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Indicators & Warning Lights
High Beam Indicator
Light ON Indicator
Front Fog Light Indicator*
Master Warning Indicator
FCA /FCW Indicator*
Lane Keeping Assist (LK A) Indicator
Electronic Brake Force (EBD) System Warning Indicator( Two separate indicators on Instrument Cluster lit at same time)
Immobilizer Indicator*
READY Indicator
EVE V Mode Indicator
ECO Indicator
SPORT Mode Indicator
Hybrid System Warning Indicator

Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Indicator
Charging System Warning Indicator
Seat Belt Warning Indicator
Malfunction Indicator
Low Tire Pressure Light / Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Malfunction IndicatorElectronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator / ESC Malfunction Indicator

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Indicator
Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Warning Indicator
Airbag Warning Indicator
Parking Brake Indicator
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Warning Indicator
Low Fuel Level Warning Indicator
Cruise Indicator*
Trunk Open Warning Indicator
Door Ajar Warning Indicator
(red color)
(yellow color)
Regenerative Brake Warning Indicator (Two separate indicators on Instrument Cluster lit at same time)
SETCruise SET Indicator
❄Icy Road Warning Indicator
LED Headlamp Warning Indicator*
Charging Cable Connection Indicator (Plug-In Hybrid)*
Your vehicle’s instrument cluster & indicator light locations may differ from those in the illustrations. For more information on the instrument cluster, the LCD Warning Messages and the function of all indicator and warning lights, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.
This illustration is for demonstration purposes only. Some indicators and warning lights may not appear in illustration. On the vehicle, they may appear in the LCD.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
(Type A shown)

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Hybrid/Plug-In Hybrid Indicators at Startup
A Hybrid System Gauge — Indicates how economically the vehicle is
being driven .
•CHARGE (Blue zone): High-efficiency range
•ECO (Green zone): Normal-efficiency range
•POWER (Grey zone): Low-efficiency range
B EV Mode — Illuminates when the electric motor is powering the vehicle .
C Ready — Illuminates when the hybrid system is operational . Even if the
engine is off, the vehicle can be driven .
D State of Charge (SOC) — Displays the hybrid battery charge status .
Hybrid/Plug-In Hybrid Modes
To change the Plug-In Hybrid Mode, press the EV/HEV button E (PHEV only);
switch between Electric (EV ) mode and Hybrid (HEV ) mode each time the
button is pressed . The LCD on the Instrument Cluster will display the following
messages:
•EV Electric Mode - Charge Depleting: The high-voltage
(hybrid) battery is being used to drive the vehicle .
•HEV Hybrid mode - Charge Sustaining: The high-voltage (hybrid)
battery and gasoline engine are being used to drive the vehicle .
A
B
D
C
REMINDER: Avoid starting or driving the vehicle when the fuel tank is empty . As the engine will be incapable of charging the high-voltage hybrid battery, the battery will lose its charge and may be damaged .
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HEVE
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
(Type A cluster shown)

9*IF EQUIPPED ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS .
Service Interval Mode
To enter Service Interval mode, press the Mode
button A, User Settings , then scroll to Service
Mode and press the OK button B . System will
display the number of miles remaining until next
service is due, as well as the type of service .
When service is required,
the following will be
displayed:
Service Required
To reset the Service Interval
mode system, press and
hold the OK button B for
more than 1 second .
To turn Service In OFF,
go to User Settings .
Service Interval Setting
To set the service interval
when in User Settings
mode:
•Press the OK button B up/down and scroll
to Service Interval . Press the OK button B
to enter
•Press the OK button B up/down and toggle to
ON, then press the OK button B again . Then
press the OK button B to scroll and select the
desired miles or months for your next service
•Press the OK button B again
User Settings
To enter the User Settings mode in the LCD Instrument Cluster Modes,
ensure that the vehicle is at a stand still, shift lever in Park, and place the
Engine Start /Stop button or Key in the ON position . Then press the Mode
button A and select User Settings .
You can navigate the selections on the display by pressing the OK button B up/down, and then selecting the item by pressing the OK button B again .
To view a video on your mobile device, snap these QR Codes or visit the listed website .
Refer to page 2 for more information .
LCD Display Video
LCD Display: Maintenance Video
QR CODES
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
Service in
Off
0000mi.
Service Required
0000mi.Driving Assistance*: •Smart Cruise Control (SCC) Reaction •Driving Assist •Driver Attention Warning (DAW)* •Warning Timing •Forward Safety •Lane Safety •Blind-Spot Safety •Parking Safety
Door: •Automatically Lock & Unlock
Lights: •One-Touch Turn Signal •Ambient Light Brightness •Ambient Light Color •Headlamp Delay •High Beam Assist
Sound: •Parking Distance Warning/ Volume
Convenience: •Seat Easy Access* •Welcome Mirror/Light* •Wireless Charging System* •Wiper/Light Display* •Auto Rear Wiper •Gear Position Pop-Up* •Coasting Guide* •Start Coasting* •Icy Road Warning*
Service Interval: •Enable Service Interval •Adjust Interval •Reset
Other features: •Aux . Battery Saver+* •Fuel Economy Reset* •Speed Unit* •Fuel Economy Unit* •Temperature Unit* •Tire Pressure Unit*
Language •Language: Set the language
Reset •Choosing reset will restore defaults for all User Settings menus
(Buttons located on Steering Wheel – Type B)
MODE
RES
CRUISE
CAN CELOKSET
MODE
RES
CRUISE
CAN CELOKSET
MODE
A
B
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

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Plug-In Hybrid displays shown. The images shown are for illustration purposes only. Not all available displays are shown. Screens may vary.
Instrument Cluster - Energy Flow
The instrument cluster LCD screen displays the following plug-in hybrid system modes to inform the driver of its
status . To change modes, go to User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes .
EV Propulsion - The electric motor is moving
the vehicle .
Engine-Only Propulsion - The engine is moving
your vehicle .
Power Assist - Both the electric motor AND the
engine are moving the vehicle .
Engine Generation - While the vehicle is stopped,
the engine is charging the hybrid battery .
HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM
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13*IF EQUIPPED ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS .
Plug-In Hybrid displays shown. The images shown are for illustration purposes only. Not all available displays are shown. Screens may vary.
Instrument Cluster - Energy Flow
The instrument cluster LCD screen displays the following plug-in hybrid system modes to inform the driver of its
status . To change modes, go to User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes .

Vehicle Stop - The vehicle’s hybrid system is
standing by .
Engine Generation/Regeneration - The engine
and the regenerative braking system are both
recharging the hybrid battery .
Power Reserve - While the engine powers the
vehicle, it is also recharging the hybrid battery .
Engine Brake/Regeneration - The regenerative
braking system is recharging the hybrid battery .
HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM
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15*IF EQUIPPED ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS .
POWER
F
B
A
C
D
E
Charging the Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle (Plug-In Hybrid Only)
Level 1 Charging – “Trickle” Charge
A Level 1 or “trickle” charger is the most common type of charging system for a Plug-In Hybrid . This type of
charger uses 110 volts of household electricity and takes up to 9 hours for a full charge .
Trickle Charger Indicators:
A 12 0 VA C plug
B Power – Indicates that the charger and AC plug
is plugged in and functioning .
C Charge – Indicates that the vehicle is charging .
D Fault – Indicates charge failure .
E Charge Level – Indicates the level of charge -
L (8A), M (10A), or H (12A)
F ICCB – In-Cable Control Box
REMINDER: Do not use an extension cord . Plug Trickle charger directly into wall socket . Do not charge to a receptacle that is old, damaged, corroded or cracked
Level 2 Charging – “Normal” Charge
A Level 2 or “normal” 240-volt charger is the recommended charging system for the Plug-In Hybrid .
This type of charger uses 240 volts of electricity and takes approximately 2 .5-3 hours for a full charge
(Based on Kia Motors Corporation testing with SAE J1772 charger performed at 3 .3kW ) . This charger
may be able to be installed at your home or found at a public charging station .
REMINDER: Shape of charger and how to use the charger may be different for each manufacturer . Please see Owner’s Manual for more information
A Level 2 or “normal” 240-volt charger is recommended for regular charging of the vehicle .
QUICK TIP
REMINDER: For more detail and/or subsequent steps in charging your vehicle, please see the Owner's Manual
CHARGE
FA U LT!
LEVELLMH
HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM

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F
G
POWERCHARGE
FAULT
E
REMINDER: For more detail and/or subsequent steps in charging your vehicle, please see the Owner’s Manual
Charging the Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle (Continued)
To charge the Plug-In Hybrid vehicle using a normal/trickle charger:
1 . Connect the ICCB A plug to an electrical outlet
2 . Check if the power light (green) B on the ICCB turns on
3 . Press the brake pedal and engage the parking brake
4 . Turn off all switches, put the shift lever in P (Park), and turn off
the vehicle
5 . Open the charging door E by pressing the charging door
(Ensure doors are unlocked)
6 . Remove any dust or water on the charging connector and charging inlet F
7 . Hold the charging connector handle G and connect it to the vehicle’s
charging inlet F by pushing the connector until you hear a “clicking” sound
8 . Charging begins automatically (Ensure the charge indicator light is
illuminated on your instrument cluster, indicating the vehicle is charging)
Checking the Charging Status
The charging status can be checked by viewing the charging status indicator
on the dash panel . The lights will progressively become lit as the vehicle
approaches a full charge .
After charging has started, the light turns green and the estimated charging
time is displayed on the Instrument Cluster LCD H for about 1 minute . It is also
displayed, when the driver’s door is opened with charging in progress . When
fully charged, the light turns off .
Remaining charge time
6h 14m
50%
H
HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM