2021 KIA NIRO HYBRID EV service

Features of your vehicle
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Disarmed stage
The system will be disarmed when:
Folding key
- The door unlock button is pressed.
- The engine is started. (within 3
seconds)
- The ignition switch is in the “ON”
position for 30 seconds or more.
Smart key
- The door unlock button is pressed.
- The button of the front outside door
is pressed while carrying the smart
key.
- The engine is started. (within 3
seconds)
After the doors are unlocked, the
hazard warning lights will blink twice
to indicate that the system is dis-
armed.
After pressing the unlock button, if
any door (or liftgate) is not opened
within 30 seconds, the system will be
rearmed.
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NOTICE
• Without smart key system
If the system is not disarmed with
the transmitter, insert the key into
the ignition switch and start the
engine. Then the system will be
disarmed.
• With smart key system
If the system is not disarmed with
the smart key, open the door with
the mechanical key and start the
engine. Then the system will be
disarmed.
• If you lose your keys, Kia recom-
mends to visit an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner.CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjust the
theft-alarm system because it
could cause the theft-alarm sys-
tem to malfunction have the sys-
tem serviced by a professional
workshop. Kia recommends to
visit an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner.
Malfunctions caused by improp-
er alterations, adjustments or
modifications to the theft-alarm
system are not covered by your
vehicle manufacturer warranty.

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Features of your vehicle
To operate the electric rearview mirror:
The mirror defaults to the ON posi-
tion whenever the ignition switch is
turned on.
Press the ON/OFF button (1) to
turn the automatic dimming func-
tion off. The mirror indicator light
(2) will turn off.
Press the ON/OFF button (1) to
turn the automatic dimming func-
tion on. The mirror indicator light
(2) will illuminate.
❈(2) : Indicator, (3) : Sensor
Electric Chromic Mirror (ECM)
with MTS service (if equipped)
1. Roadside Assist button
2. Virtual Assist button
3. SOS button
The electric rearview mirror automat-
ically controls the glare from the
headlights of the vehicles behind you
in nighttime or low light driving condi-
tions.The sensor (4) mounted in the mirror
senses the light level around the
vehicle, and automatically controls
the headlight glare from the vehicles
behind you.
When the engine is running, the
glare is automatically controlled by
the sensor mounted in the rearview
mirror.
Telematics buttons are also located
on the mirror.
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CHARGE : Shows that the energy
made by the vehicle is
being converted to
electrical energy.
(Regenerated energy)
ECO : Shows that the vehicle is
being driven in an Eco-
friendly manner.
POWER : Shows that the vehicle is
exceeding the Eco-
friendly range.
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NOTICE
The "EV" indicator comes on or off
based on the hybrid system gauge.
• “EV” indicator ON : Vehicle is
using the electric motor or the
gasoline engine is stopped.
• “EV” indicator OFF : Vehicle is
using the gasoline engine.
Hybrid Battery SOC
(State of Charge) Gauge
This gauge indicates the remaining
hybrid battery power. If the SOC is
near the “L (Low)” level, the vehicle
automatically operates the engine to
charge the battery.However, if the Service Indicator ( )
and Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
( ) turn on when the SOC gauge is
near the “L (Low)” level, have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.
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NOTICE
Never try to start the vehicle if the
fuel tank is empty. In this condition,
the engine cannot charge the high
voltage battery of the hybrid system.
If you try to start the vehicle when
the fuel is empty, the high voltage
battery will become discharged and
be damaged.
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Features of your vehicle
LCD Display Modes
RangeRoute Guidance

Control

Assist

Warning

Driver AssistanceThe Master Warning
mode displays warn-
ing messages related
to the vehicle when
one or more systems
is not operating nor-
mally.
Fuel EconomyDestination InfoDoor
Accumulated InfoLights
Drive InfoSound
Digital SpeedometerConvenience
Driving StyleDriver Attention
WarningService Interval
Energy FlowTPMSOther
Engine TemperatureLanguage
Reset
Mode
Trip Computer TBT Driving Assist User Settings
Master warning
Up/Down
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The information provided may differ depending on which functions are applicable to your vehicle.

Features of your vehicle
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User settings mode (if equipped)
In this mode, you can change the
settings of the instrument cluster,
doors, lamps, etc.
1. Driver Assistance
2. Door
3. Lights
4. Sound
5. Convenience
6. Service Interval
7. Other
8. Language
9. ResetThe information provided may differ
depending on which functions are
applicable to your vehicle.
Shift to P to edit settings
This warning message appears if
you try to adjust the User Settings
while driving.
For your safety, change the User
Settings after parking the vehicle,
applying the parking brake and mov-
ing the shift lever to P (Park).
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Features of your vehicle
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ItemsExplanation
Enable Service IntervalIf this item is checked, the Service Interval function will be activated.
Adjust IntervalIf the service interval menu is activated, you may adjust the time and distance.
ResetTo reset the service interval function.
6. Service Interval (if equipped)
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NOTICE
To use the service interval menu, consult an authorized Kia dealer.
If the service interval is activated and the time and distance is adjusted, messages are displayed in the following sit-
uations each time the vehicle is turned on.
- Service in: Displayed to inform the driver the remaining mileage and days to service.
- Service required: Displayed when the mileage and days to service has been reached or passed.
If any of the following conditions occur, the mileage and number of days to service may be incorrect.
- The battery cable is disconnected.
- The battery is discharged.
- The fuse switch is turned off.

Features of your vehicle
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ItemsExplanation
ResetYou can reset the menus in the User Settings mode. All menus in the User Settings mode are reset
to factory settings, except language and service interval.
9. Reset
ItemsExplanation
Language To select language.
8. Language (if equipped)

Features of your vehicle
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Press START button again
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates
if you can not operate the ENGINE
START/STOP button when there is
a problem with the ENGINE
START/STOP button system.
It means that you could start the
engine by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button once more.
If the warning illuminates each
time you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button, have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.
Press START button with key (for
smart key system)
This warning message illuminates
if you press the ENGINE
START/STOP button while the
warning message “Key not detect-
ed” is illuminating.
At this time, the immobilizer indica-
tor light blinks.
Check BRAKE SWITH fuse
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates
if the brake switch fuse is discon-
nected.
It means that you should replace
the fuse with a new one. If that is
not possible, you can start the
engine by pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button for 10 sec-
onds in the ACC position.
Shift to P or N to start engine
(for smart key system)
This warning message illuminates
if you try to start the engine with
the shift lever not in the P (Park) or
N (Neutral) position.
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NOTICE
You can start the engine with the
shift lever in the N (Neutral) posi-
tion. But, for your safety, we recom-
mend that you start the engine with
the shift lever in the P (Park) posi-
tion.
Low washer fluid
This warning message illuminates
on the service reminder mode if
the washer fluid level in the reser-
voir is nearly empty.
It means that you should refill the
washer fluid.
Low fuel
This warning message illuminates
if the fuel tank is nearly empty.
- When the low fuel level warning
light is illuminates.
Add fuel as soon as possible.