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NIRO EV FE ATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
GETTING STARTED
As you get to know your new Kia, you can explore this booklet to better understand how to operate its many features and systems.
You can find the complete Table of Contents on the next two pages, but first, be sure to review the following to better understand
some of your Kia’s most used features:
1 Smart Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
3 Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat / Front Seat Headrest Adjustment . . . . . . . 49-50
4 Seat Warmers* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5 Folding Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
6 Windshield Wipers & Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
7 Smart Cruise Control (SCC)* with Stop & Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31
8 Normal Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
9 User Settings – Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
10 Vehicle Settings* - Audio Head Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
11 Bluetooth® Wireless Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37
12 UVO link Activation* / UVO Assistance* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
13 Kia Access with UVO link App Download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
14 Kia Access with UVO link App Features Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
15 Standard Audio System - Value* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
16 UVO link with Navigation* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
17 Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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 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.
www.kia.com Consumer Affairs - Roadside Assistance†18:1-800-333-4KIA (800-333-4542)
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Always check the Owner’s Manual for complete operating information and safety warnings.

VIDEOS & QR CODES .....Inside Front Cover
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Instrument Cluster Overview ................03
Indicators & Warning Lights .................04
Electric Vehicle (EV ) Indicators ...............05
Energy Consumption .......................05
Charge Warning Messages on LCD Display ......06
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ( TPMS) .......08
VEHICLE SETTINGS
LCD Instrument Cluster Modes ...............09
Trip Modes / Trip Computer ..................09
User Settings – Instrument Cluster .............10
Vehicle Settings* – Audio Head Unit ............11
Service Interval Mode .......................11
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) FEATURES
Drive Modes ..............................12
Charging Connector Auto/Lock Mode ...........13
Scheduled Charging* .......................13
Charging Your Electric Vehicle .................14
EV Mode - UVO link with Navigation* ...........16
Regenerative Braking with Paddle Shifters .......18
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE
SYSTEMS (ADAS)
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Warning (BCW )* ...19
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance
Assist (RCCA)* ...........................19
Lane Keeping Assist (LK A)* .................20
Lane Following Assist (LFA)* .................22
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) ......23
Highway Driving Assist (HDA)* ...............24
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA) ........25
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)* ..............26
DRIVER’S PANEL
Instrument Cluster Control ..................27
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .............27
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ...............27
Power Button ............................28
Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock 29
Automatic Door Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Power/Heated Outside Mirrors*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Power Folding Outside Mirrors* ..............29
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go* .....30
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control - Curve
(NSCC-C)* .............................31
Cruise Control ............................32
Tilt/ Telescoping Steering Wheel ..............32
Headlights & High Beams ...................33
Turn Signals & Fog Lights* ..................33
Windshield/Rear Wipers & Washers ...........34
AUDIO SYSTEM
Audio Controls ...........................35
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology ..............36
Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® Setup .........38
UVO link Activation* .......................39
UVO Assistance* ..........................39
Kia Access with UVO link App Download ........40
Kia Access with UVO link App Features Guide ....40
Standard Audio System - Value* ...............41
UVO link with Navigation* ...................42
CENTER PANEL
Digital Clock .............................43
USB Charger Ports*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Multimedia USB Ports & Power Outlets* ........43
Wireless Smartphone Charging System* ........44
CENTER PANEL (CO N T IN U ED)
Automatic Climate Control ..................45
Rotary Dial Shifter Knob ....................46
Heated Steering Wheel Button* ...............46
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) ...............47
Auto Hold ...............................47
Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats* .............48
S E AT I N G
Front Seat Headrest Adjustment ..............49
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with Door Monitoring .49
Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat* ..............50
6-Way Manual Adjustable Passenger’s Seat* ....50
Folding Rear Seats ........................51
OTHER KEY FEATURES
Hood Release Lever and Latch ...............52
Sunvisor ................................52
Smart Key ...............................53
Double-Turn Lock /Unlock All .................53
Map/Room Lamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Sunroof Operation* ........................54
Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW )* ......55
Rear View Monitor (RVM) ...................55
Liftgate Release Button* ....................56
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock ..............56
Tire Mobility Kit ...........................56
SAFETY FEATURES
Occupant Detection System (ODS) /
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .............57
Seat Belts ...............................57
MAINTENANCE CHART .........Back Cover
LEGAL DISCLAIMERS ......Inside Back Cover
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Audio Controls†19
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
(Standard Audio System - Value only)
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/unmute all audio (Media pauses in some Media
modes when pressed)
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 36-42.
Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations. See the Owner’s Manual or the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide.
Pressing the Audio Mode button for more than 1 second will turn Audio Mode ON/OFF (Standard Audio System - Value only).
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
AUDIOSYSTEMS
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A Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower speaker volume
Mute button: Push to mute the microphone during a call
B Talk button: Press to activate voice recognition/bring up menus/
place calls with minimal voice command prompts from the system.
Press and hold to exit voice recognition
B UVO link with Navigation system* – When enrolled with a UVO link
subscription, press this button to activate the UVO Voice Assist to
use navigation guidance and search destinations
C Receive/Place Call button: Press to receive/place 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, reject an incoming call or
cancel a function
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology†6,20

•
Phone book transfer upload time varies by phone model and with number of phone book 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
•The system may register or pair multiple Bluetooth® devices. See the Car Multimedia System User’s Manual for more information on setup and limitations
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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.
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.
(Type B shown)

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
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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AUDIO SYSTEMS
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Bluetooth® Wireless Technology†6,20 (Continued)
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”)
• Bluetooth® Music Streaming – If the Bluetooth® music is inaudible or too low, you may need to turn up the volume on the connected phone
• 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
QUICK TIPS
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes.www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODES
Voice Recognition Tips Video
AUDIO SYSTEMS
AUDIOSYSTEMS

Standard Audio System - Value*†1 FM/AM/SiriusXM® †19/
Media (USB, Bluetooth® Audio, My Music)

•Volume level between different audio modes:

– When switching between audio modes (AM, FM, Bluetooth® Audio, etc.), the audio system saves the previous volume level you were listening to. For example, if you were listening to FM radio at volume level 20 then switched to Bluetooth® Audio and adjusted the volume level to 30, the volume level will be at 20 when you switch back to FM radio
– When using Bluetooth® Audio, the overall volume is dependent on your device’s volume. If the volume is turned down low on your device it will remain low even if the system volume is turned up
•This system supports Android Auto™ (USB & wireless connection) and Apple CarPlay® (wireless connection only)
•When connected to Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay® on your smartphone, the smartphone’s navigation system may also be available
•A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the audio system should be operated when the engine is running to prevent 12V battery discharge
QUICK TIPS
Sound Settings
To adjust the audio system sound settings:
1. Press the SETUP key on the audio head unit
2. Select the onscreen SOUND button, or SOUND SET TINGS
3. Select the menu item (Position, Tone, Priority, Advanced, Default)
4. Use the onscreen buttons to adjust settings. Press the return button to save settings
Radio Presets: You can listen to FM, AM and SiriusXM® radio and save frequently used stations
How to Save a Preset: Press and hold the desired slot. This saves the current station in the selected slot
SiriusXM® Smart Favorites: For the first ten favorite SiriusXM® channels, you may play live or repeat from the beginning of a song or a program segment. In Radio mode, choose SiriusXM®, then select any of the first six favorites. During song or program play, tap the Skip Backward icon to start from the beginning of the song or program. Tap the Play Live icon to return to the live broadcast
Custom Key H: A programmable key to provide quick access to one of several available system features
To program the Custom Key: Press the SETUP key, then press and hold the Custom Key H. Select one of the available features you would like the Custom Key to open
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Drivers should remain attentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the audio system controls while driving.
For further UVO link operation, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide. For further audio system operation, refer to pages 35-42.
Press to select PHONE mode
Return to HOME screen
Press briefly to do the following:• FM/AM mode: Play the previous/next frequency• SiriusXM®* mode: Change the channel• MEDIA mode: Change the track, file or titlePress and hold to do the following (over 0.8 seconds):• FM/AM mode: Move quickly through all of the frequencies. When released, the system seeks the next available frequency• MEDIA mode: Rewinds or fast forwards the track or file (except for Bluetooth® Audio)Press to Power ON/OFF. Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to select Custom key
Press to select FM/AM/SiriusXM®* modes
Press to select MEDIA mode
Press to display SE TUP/Settings mode
In Radio/SiriusXM®/Media modes, rotate knob to search for stations/ channels/tracks/songs/files
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Standard Audio System - Value Video
REMINDERS:
• To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park
• Prolonged use of the audio head unit in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s battery
Your audio system may differ from that in the illustration.
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
AUDIOSYSTEMS

ENTER
PWR VOL
FILE
TUNE
MAPN AV RADIOMEDIA SETUPSEEK
TRACKIn Radio/SiriusXM®/ Media modes, rotate knob to search for stations/ channels/tracks/songs/files Press briefly to do the following:• FM/AM mode: Play the previous/next frequency• SiriusXM® mode: Change the channel• MEDIA mode: Change the track, file or title (except for AUX )Press and hold to do the following (over 0.8 seconds):• FM/AM mode: Move quickly through all of the frequencies. When released, the system seeks the next available frequency• MEDIA mode: Rewinds or fast forwards the track or file (except for Bluetooth® Audio)
Press to Power ON/OFF. Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to display the Nav screen
Press to display the Map screen for the current position/ Voice mode
Press to go to Custom (Set) Menu
Press to display SE TUP/Settings mode
Press to select MEDIA mode
Rotate to change Radio/SiriusXM®* Station/Media tracks/ files
UVO link with Navigation*†1,12 – FM/AM/SiriusXM®/Media (USB, Bluetooth® Au d io)

•Volume level between different audio modes: When switching between audio modes (AM, FM, Bluetooth® Audio, etc.), the audio system saves the previous volume level you were listening to. For example, if you were listening to FM radio at volume level 20 then switched to Bluetooth® Audio and adjusted the volume level to 30, the volume level will be at 20 when you switch back to FM radio
•To download map updates for the navigation system, go to update.kia.com. Check for updates that are generally available twice a year
•When connected to Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay® on your smartphone, the smartphone’s navigation system may also be available
•This system supports Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® (USB connection only)
•A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the navigation system should be operated when the engine is running to prevent battery discharge
•At any time, you can interrupt UVO link Command Feedback by pressing the TALK button on the steering wheel
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Sound Settings – To adjust the sound settings:
1. Press the SETUP key on the audio head unit. Select the onscreen SOUND button
3. Select the menu item (Position, Tone, Priority, Advanced, Default)
4. Use the onscreen buttons to adjust settings. Press the return button to save settings
Radio Presets: You can listen to FM, AM and SiriusXM® radio and save frequently used stations.
How to Save a Preset: Press and hold the desired slot or the STAR button next to or below the Radio Station display. This saves the current station in the selected slot.
SiriusXM® Smart Favorites: For the first ten favorite SiriusXM® channels, you may play live or repeat from the beginning of a song or a program segment. In Radio mode,
choose SiriusXM®, then select any of the first ten favorites. During song or program play, tap the Skip Backward icon to start from the beginning of the song or program. Tap the Play Live icon to return to the live broadcast.
Custom Key H: A programmable key to provide quick access to one of several available system features.
To Program the Custom Key: Press the SETUP key, then press and hold the Custom Key H. Select one of the available features you would like the Custom Key to open.
For further UVO link with Navigation operations, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide.
For other audio system information, see pages 35-41.
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QR CODES
UVO link with Navigation Videos
REMINDERS:
• To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park
• Prolonged use of the audio head unit in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s battery
Your vehicle’s audio system may differ from that in the illustration.
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CENTER PANEL
CENTERPANEL
Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats*†1 8 (Driver & Front Passenger)
Seat Warmers — Press top of the button once for high setting (3 amber
LEDs lit), again for middle setting (2 amber LEDs lit), again for low setting
(1 amber LED lit). Press again to turn OFF.
Ventilated Seats — Press bottom of button once for high setting
(3 blue LEDs lit), again for middle setting (2 blue LEDs lit), again for low
setting (1 blue LED lit). Press again to turn OFF.

•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
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Amber Color: WarmingBlue Color: Ventilating
NP
PRELEASE
AUTO
HOLD
DRIVE
MODE
D
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Seat Warmers /Ventilated Seats Video
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information. REMINDERS:
•Use extreme caution when using the seat warmers to avoid burns. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more information
•You can also press and hold buttons to turn off the seat heater / ventilation