2021 KIA NIRO Features and Functions Guide

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HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM
HYBRID / PLUG-INHYBRID SYSTEM
Emergency Starting* (Hybrid only)
Before Jump-Starting:
1. If the vehicle appears to have a dead battery, first press the 12V Battery Reset
button A. Then immediately start the vehicle by pressing the brake and turning the
ignition on or pressing the Engine Start /Stop button
2. If the vehicle does not start after completing the above steps, then jump-start the vehicle
(as described below)
REMINDERS:
•After starting, idle or drive the vehicle for more than 30 minutes to help charge the 12V battery
•
If the vehicle does not start immediately after pressing the 12V Battery Reset button A, then the power of the 12V battery is automatically disconnected to save any additional discharge
•Repeated use of the 12V Battery Reset button may cause over discharge which will prevent the vehicle from starting
Jump-Starting:
1. Remove the fusebox cover B under the front hood
2. The {+} jump start terminal C is located in the fuse box; the suitable ground point D is
located in the engine compartment (See Owner’s Manual for detailed description)
3. Connect cables coming from the battery booster source in the following order and
disconnect in reverse order:
•Connect the {+} clamp of your jumper cable to the {+} jump start terminal C
•Connect the {-} clamp of your jumper cable to the suitable ground point D
4. Then immediately start the vehicle by pressing the brake and turning the
ignition on or pressing the Engine Start /Stop button
REMINDER: Jump-starting your vehicle can be dangerous if done incorrectly. Follow the above jump-starting procedures to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your vehicle and any of its components. You should also consult your Owner's Manual for further detailed instructions for jump-starting your vehicle. If in doubt, we strongly recommend that you have a competent technician or towing service jump-start your vehicle.
For more information on Emergency Starting, please refer to section 6 of the Owner’s Manual.
(Located in Driver's Panel to the left of Steering Wheel)
(Niro engine compartment shown, right side)
B
C
D
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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 – When the charger and AC plug is
plugged in and functioning normally, the
indicator will turn green. Indicator is red if plug
temperature sensor warning is present
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.
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REMINDER: For more detail and/or subsequent steps in charging your vehicle, please see the Owner's Manual.
HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM
HYBRID / PLUG-INHYBRID SYSTEM
POWER
A
CHARGE
FA U LT!
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C
D
E
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HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM
HYBRID / PLUG-INHYBRID SYSTEM
POWER
CHARGE
FAULT
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%
E
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(Buttons are located left of the Steering Wheel)
AB
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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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ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
ADASEMERGENCY BRAKING
COLLISION WARNINGFCA is designed to detect and monitor a vehicle ahead or detect a pedestrian in the roadway through
front view camera recognition and front radar signals to warn the driver that a collision is imminent
and, if necessary, temporarily apply emergency braking. Initially, FCA provides Forward Collision Warning
(FCW ) when it detects a potential collision with a vehicle, pedestrian, or cyclist, emitting an audible
warning and visual alert on the instrument cluster A.
If the system detects that the collision risk has increased, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)
automatically applies the brakes to reduce your speed, potentially
helping to reduce the effects of a possible collision.
FCA User Settings:
• FCA is ON by default in most Kia models. FCA can be turned
ON/ OFF by going to the User Settings in the Instrument Cluster
• To go to User Settings , press the Mode button B on the Steering Wheel when the vehicle is at a
standstill, gear shift in Park and with the ignition on or the Engine Start /Stop button* in the ON position
• Press the OK button C up/down and select User Settings , then Driver Assistance
– In some models, go to Driving Assist, then Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist or Forward Collision
Warning and press the OK button C
– In other models, go to Forward Safety and select Active Assist, Warning Only or Off
• Active Assist: Vehicle will provide a warning (audible & visual) and apply the brakes if needed
• Warning Only: Vehicle will provide a warning only (audible & visual)
• Off: System is off, no warnings or braking provided
• To adjust the FCA initial warning activation time, go to User Settings , Driver Assistance, Warning
Timing, then select Normal, Early or Late, depending on your Kia model:
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Early/Normal: Maximizes the amount of distance between the vehicles before the initial warning occurs
– Late: Reduces the amount of distance between the vehicles before the initial warning occurs
FCA/FCW will become active when the:
• Ignition is on or the Engine Start /Stop button* is ON
• Vehicle is traveling faster than 5 mph
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is ON
MODE
RES
CRUISE
CAN CELOKSET
MODE
RES
CRUISE
CAN CELOKSET
MODE
C
B

FCA Warning Volume can be adjusted in the User Settings in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Settings* on the audio head unit. Go to Driver Assistance, then Warning Volume.
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A
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Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)†6
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) is not a substitute for safe driving and may not detect all objects in front of the vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution.
Actual User Settings steps may vary by model. Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
For illustrative purposes only. Your actual display, buttons and/or features may vary.
REMINDERS:
• FCA will be activated by default when the ignition is cycled ON, even when previous setting was OFF
• If FCA is operating and ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is turned off, FCA system is automatically turned off
• When the FCA system is off, the FCA warning indicator is on in the Instrument Cluster

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Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
When the LK A sensor detects the lane traveled in, both lanes are illuminatedWhen the LK A sensor does not detect the lane traveled in, the lanes are not illuminated
When the LK A sensor detects the vehicle moving outside of the lane being traveled in, a yellow indicator will illuminate either on the left or right lane (shown in both images above)
Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping AssistLane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping AssistLane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
AUTO OFF(Buttons are located left of the Steering Wheel)
A
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
ADAS
Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Departure Warning are not substitutes for safe driving and may not always alert the driver if the vehicle is driven outside of its lane. Always drive safely and use caution.
For illustrative purposes only. Your actual display, buttons and/or features may vary.
Actual User Settings steps may vary by model. Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)*†6
Lane Keeping Assist (LK A) is designed to detect the lane markers on the road with a front view camera on the windshield, and may
assist the driver’s steering to potentially help keep the vehicle in the lane. When turned on, the instrument cluster indicator
will initially illuminate white when turned on. It will remain white when the vehicle is traveling slower than 40 mph or when the
system does not detect the lane markers. When the system detects the lane markers and can assist the steering, the LK A icon will
illuminate green.
If the LK A detects that you are moving outside of your lane, the system may give an audible warning and display Lane Departure
Warning on the instrument cluster. If the vehicle continues to move outside of the lane, LK A may provide steering inputs, trying to
prevent the vehicle from moving outside its lane.
LK A is the operating mode by default when the Lane Safety/LK A button* A is depressed to ON.
There are three available modes:
• Active LK A – Provides more frequent steering inputs than standard LK A
• Lane Keeping Assist – Guides driver to keep vehicle within lanes and provides steering inputs
when vehicle is about to deviate from the lane
• Lane Departure Warning – Alerts driver when the system detects the vehicle leaving the lane.
In this mode the system will not provide steering inputs
All systems will operate under the following conditions:
• The vehicle speed exceeds approximately 40 mph
• LK A recognizes both sides of the lane markers the vehicle is traveling in
• The vehicle is between the lane markers
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AUTOOFF(Buttons are located left of the Steering Wheel)
A
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
ADAS
LK A User Settings:
• To turn LK A ON, with the ignition on or the Engine Start /Stop button* in the ON position, press the Lane Safety/LK A
button* A. The instrument cluster indicator will initially illuminate white indicating the system is on
• To turn LK A on in the user settings, go to the User Settings menu in the Instrument Cluster, press the Mode button
B on the Steering Wheel when the vehicle is at a standstill, gear shift in Park and with the ignition on or the Engine
Start /Stop button* in the ON position, and select User Settings
• To switch between LK A modes (Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Departure Warning), go to User Settings
in the Instrument Cluster. Press the Move (OK ) button C up/down, select desired setting and press the OK button C
REMINDERS:
•
LK A will not issue a warning if the turn signals or hazard lights are activated
•
When the ignition is cycled, LK A will return to the previously set state
•
Some models access settings through the Vehicle Settings in the audio head unit. Press the Setup hard key on the audio head unit, then VEHICLE on the screen to enter Vehicle Settings

The LK A Warning Volume can be adjusted in the User Settings in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Settings* on the audio head unit.
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Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)*†6 (continued)
Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Departure Warning are not substitutes for safe driving and may not always alert the driver if the vehicle is driven outside of its lane. Always drive safely and use caution.
For illustrative purposes only. Your actual display, buttons and/or features may vary.
Actual User Settings steps may vary by model. Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
(Buttons located on Steering Wheel – Type B)
MODE
RES
CRUISE
CAN CELOKSET
MODE
RES
CRUISE
CAN CELOKSET
MODE
C
B

Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)*†6a
The BCW system uses radar sensors to help alert the driver
in certain situations, such as if it detects an approaching
vehicle in the driver’s blind spot before changing lanes.
The light on the BCW button A will illuminate when turned
ON. The outside rearview mirror warning lights will also
illuminate for 3 seconds.
The system will become active when the vehicle is traveling
more than approximately 20 mph and will alert the driver if
another vehicle is detected by the radar sensor.
1st-stage alert: When another vehicle is detected within
the BCW system boundary B, or when a vehicle is detected
within the boundary C approaches at a high speed, a yellow
indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors.
2nd-stage alert: When 1st-stage alert is on and the driver
activates a turn signal, a flashing yellow indicator will
illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors and the system
will sound an alert.
REMINDERS:
•
The BCW system will only show a warning if the vehicle speed is more than 6 mph above the surrounding vehicles
•
If the BCW is turned OFF and the ignition is cycled, the BCW system returns to ON
AUTOOFF(Button located left of the Steering Wheel)
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Driver Attention Warning (DAW) Video
AB
C
Driver Attention Warning is not a substitute for safe driving and may not detect all instances of inattentive driving practices. Failure to pay attention to travel conditions and vehicle operation could result in loss of vehicle control. Always drive safely and use caution.BCW is a supplemental system. Do not rely solely on this system, and always drive safely. Refer to sections 4/5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)*†6b
DAW 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.
DAW is set to ON by default. To turn DAW 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 DAW to Normal or High Sensitivity.
Driver Attention Warning (DAW) modes:
Off: The DAW is deactivated D
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 E when you select the ASSIST mode .
A message, “Consider taking a break,” appears on the LCD
display and a warning sounds to suggest that the driver take a
break when the driver’s attention level is below one bar F.
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ADAS
REMINDERS:
•
The setup of DAW will be maintained, as selected, when the ignition is cycled
•
When activated, DAW does not display “Consider taking a break” message when the total trip driving time is less than 10 minutes
•
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