2021 KIA NIRO Features and Functions Guide

Your Automatic Climate Control system may differ from those in the illustration. Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Automatic Climate Control
A Driver Only Fan Control
B Temperature Control knob
C Automatic Climate Control button
D Front Windshield Defroster
E Rear Windshield Defroster
F Air Conditioning On/Off button
G Recirculated Air button
H Mode Selection button
I Dual Temperature Control knob
J Dual Climate Control button (SYNC)
K CLIMATE information screen selection button
L Fan Speed Control buttons
M System OFF button
Climate Control Auto Function
1. Press AUTO to select Full Auto Operation. The Auto setting
automatically controls the airflow modes, fan speeds, air intake
and air conditioning according to the temperature setting selected
2. Set desired temperature
3. Press SYNC to synchronize driver and passenger temperature control
REMINDERS: •
Continuous use of the climate control system in the recirculated air position may allow humidity to increase inside the vehicle which may fog the glass and obscure visibility •
Pressing any button during AUTO operation will deactivate the AUTO function and switch to manual mode, except for Temperature Control •
MA X A /C Mode automatically engages Recirculated Air •
When in AUTO mode, Air Flow mode and Fan Speed do not display on the Climate Control Display •
Cold or warm ambient air may flow in through vents if Recirculated Air button is not pressed ON (LED lit)

•Defrost mode activates A /C and opens Fresh Air Vent to help dehumidify the air and improve Defroster performance
•During Auto Operation, the A /C indicator will NOT illuminate. The fan speed, air intake, air flow and air conditioning may automatically be engaged at any time to reach desired temperature and reduce humidity
•Keep inside glass as clean as possible to reduce window fogging
QUICK TIPS
Auto Defogging System: Auto defogging is designed
to reduce the fogging up of the inside of the windshield
by automatically sensing the moisture of the inside of
the windshield. The system will automatically change to
defrost mode when needed.
Auto Defogging is set ON by default. To cancel Auto
Defogging, press and hold the Front Defrost button
for three seconds when the ignition is on (the defrost
button light will flash three times and the ADS OFF icon
will illuminate). To turn Auto Defogging on again, press
and hold the Front Defrost button again for three
seconds and the defrost button light will flash six times
and ADS OFF icon will turn off.
Driver Only Ventilation: Driver Only Ventilation restricts
air flow to the driver’s side vents only. This can help to
optimize driving range by limiting the power drawn from
the battery. Press DRIVER ONLY button to enable air flow
through the driver’s side vents only.
Defrost Outside and/or Inside Windshield:
1. Set fan speed to the highest position
2. Set temperature to Hot
3. Press the Front Defrost button
Air Flow Modes: To select
Air Flow Modes, press the
Mode selection buttons:
Face-Level
Bi-Level
F lo o r- L evel
Floor/Defrost-Level
A
B
C
DE
MLK
FGH
I
J
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes.www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODES
Auto Defogging System Video
Automatic Climate Control Operation Video
CENTER PANEL
CENTERPANEL
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED47

CENTER PANEL
CENTERPANEL
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.
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 for 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 standstill during aggressive acceleration
maneuvers
– If the clutch is overheating, 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.
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.
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes.www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODES
Sportmatic® Shifting Video
Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for additional information
*IF EQUIPPED48NIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE

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 B. 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 B down, with the
ignition switch in the ON position. Ensure that the
indicator light i s O F F.
AUTO
HOLD
(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
B
Image is for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation.
Auto Hold temporarily maintains the vehicle at a standstill even
though the brake pedal is not depressed after the driver brings the
vehicle to a complete stop by depressing the brake pedal. Auto
Hold can be turned On/Off using the AUTO HOLD button A on the
center panel below the gear shift. Before Auto Hold will operate,
the driver’s door, engine hood and liftgate must be closed, and the
driver’s seat belt must be fastened.
The AUTO HOLD indicator on the Instrument Cluster has four
states:
White: Standby – When vehicle is in Park and at a standstill, and
AUTO HOLD button A is pressed ON, the indicator will illuminate
white. While driving the vehicle (vehicle is not at a standstill), the
Auto Hold indicator will remain white.
Green: Engaged – When coming to a complete stop by depressing
the brake pedal, the Auto Hold indicator changes from white to
green.
Off (not illuminated) – The indicator will turn Off
when the AUTO HOLD button A is manually pressed
Off or when the EPB is manually turned On.
Yellow: Malfunction – When the indicator
is illuminated yellow, there may be a system
malfunction. Take your vehicle to a local Kia dealer.
Auto Hold*
REMINDERS:
•
Auto Hold only operates when vehicle is in Drive or Neutral
•
To reduce the risk of an accident, do not activate Auto Hold while driving downhill, backing up or parking your vehicle
•
Do not solely rely on the Auto Hold system to keep the vehicle stopped. Always pay attention to traf fic and road conditions, and be prepared to depress the brakes
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes.www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODES
Electric Parking Brake Video
Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
CENTER PANEL
CENTERPANEL
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED49

*IF EQUIPPED50NIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
CENTER PANEL
CENTERPANEL

•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.
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes.www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODES
Seat Warmers/Ventilated Seats Video
Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.

ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED †LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER51
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.
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
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.
AB
C
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes.www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODES
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with Door Monitoring video
SEATING
Check rear seats
: Alarm OffOK
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
with Door Monitoring
The Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with
Door Monitoring can help alert the driver
when a rear passenger may be left in the
vehicle. The alert will be a message on the
Instrument Cluster stating to “Check rear
seats” D and a chime will sound.
The factory default is set to OFF. To turn
the system ON or OFF, go to User Settings
in the Instrument cluster or Vehicle
Settings*, on the audio head unit select
Convenience, then Rear Occupant Alert
and check /uncheck the box.
REMINDER: Always be sure to check the passenger areas before leaving the vehicle.
ROA is not a substitute for one’s attention. Always check the vehicle’s interior before exiting.
See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Image is for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation.
D

*IF EQUIPPED †LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER52NIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
SEATING
SEATING
SeatbackLumbarSeatSeat Cushion
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 backward, 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.
Refer to section 3 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
A
AAB
B
C
C
D
E
F
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes.www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODES
Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat Video

ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED53

•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 unfolded
For illustration purposes only. Actual vehicle might be slightly different.
A
B
C
Refer to section 3 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
SEATING
SEATING

*IF EQUIPPED54NIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
HOLD
HOLD
HOLDHOLD
Remote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)*
A Press the release button to unfold the key
B Press to lock All doors; Press twice within two seconds to sound the horn
C Press to unlock Driver’s Door; Press twice in 4 seconds to unlock All Doors
and Liftgate
D Press and hold for more than 1 second to unlock Liftgate. Then lift by the
handle to manually open Liftgate
E Press and hold more than a half second for Panic Alarm. To turn off Alarm,
press any button
Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options. To turn OFF Alarm, press any button.
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
A
B
C
D
E
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes.www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODES
Kia Smart & Folding Key Fobs Video
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY FEATURES