2021 KIA NIRO HYBRID EV Owners Manual

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Features of your vehicle
Low Beam Indicator
Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When the headlights are on.
Light ON Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the tail lights or headlights
are on.
High Beam Assist
indicator (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates :
When the High-Beam is on with
the light switch in the AUTO light
position.
If your vehicle detects oncoming or
preceding vehicles, High Beam
Assist system will switch the high
beam to low beam automatically.
❈For more details, refer to “High
Beam Assist (HBA)” in chapter 4.
EV Mode Indicator
This indicator illuminates when the
vehicle is driven by the electric
motor.
EV

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Ready Indicator
This indicator illuminates :
When the vehicle is ready to be driv-
en.
- ON : Normal driving is possible.
- OFF : Normal driving is not possi-
ble, or a problem has occurred.
- Blinking : Emergency driving.
When the ready indicator goes OFF
or blinks, there is a problem with the
system. In this case, have your vehi-
cle inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
AUTO HOLD Indicator
Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
[White] When you activate the auto
hold system by pressing the AUTO
HOLD button.
[Green] When you stop the vehicle
completely by depressing the
brake pedal with the auto hold sys-
tem activated.
[Yellow] When there is a malfunc-
tion with the auto hold system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
❈For more details, refer to “Auto
Hold” in chapter 5.
Lane Keeping Assist
System Indicator
(if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates :
[Green] When the system operat-
ing conditions are satisfied.
[White] The system operating con-
ditions are not satisfied.
[Yellow] When there is a malfunc-
tion with Lane Keeping Assist sys-
tem.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected as soon as possible by
an authorized Kia dealer.
❈For more details, refer to “Lane
Keeping Assist (LKA)” in chapter 5.
AUTO
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Features of your vehicle
SPORT Mode Indicator
Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the driver moves the shift
lever to S (Sport).
❈For more information, refer to
"Dual Clutch Transmission" in
chapter 5.
ECO Mode Indicator
Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the driver moves the shift
lever to D (Drive).
❈Formore information, refer to
"Dual Clutch Transmission" in
chapter 5.

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Rear View Monitor system will acti-
vate with the ignition switch ON and
the shift lever in the R (Reverse) posi-
tion. This system is a supplemental sys-
tem only. It is the responsibility of
the driver to always check the
inside/outside rearview mirrors and
the area behind the vehicle before
and while backing up because
there is a dead zone that can't be
seen by the camera.
Always keep the camera lens
clean. If lens is covered with for-
eign matter, the camera may not
operate normally.
REAR VIEW MONITOR (RVM)
WARNING - Backing &
using camera
Never rely solely on the rear view
camera when backing up. You
must always look over both
shoulders and continuously
check all three rear view mirrors.
Due to the difficulty of ensuring
that the area behind you remains
clear, always back up slowly and
stop immediately if you even
suspect that a person, and espe-
cially a child, might be behind
you.
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Features of your vehicle
Reverse Parking Distance Warning
system assists the driver during back-
ward movement of the vehicle by
chiming if any object is sensed within
a distance of 48 in (120 cm) behind
the vehicle.
This system is a supplemental system
and it is not intended to nor does it
replace the need for extreme care and
attention of the driver. The sensing
range and objects detectable by rear
ultrasonic sensors (➀) are limited.
Whenever backing-up, pay as much
attention to what is behind you as you
would in a vehicle without a Reverse
Parking Distance Warning system.
Operation of Reverse Parking
Distance Warning system
Operating condition
Push the button to turn off the
Parking Distance Warning (Reverse)
system. The indicator light on the
button will turn on.
REVERSE PARKING DISTANCE WARNING (PDW) (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING
-
Reverse Parking Distance
Warning system
Never rely solely on the Reverse
Parking Distance Warning sys-
tem. Always perform a visual
inspection to make sure the
vehicle is clear of all obstruc-
tions before moving the vehicle
in any direction. Stop immedi-
ately if you are aware of a child
or other person anywhere near
your vehicle. Some objects may
not be detected by the sensors,
due to the object's size or mate-
rial.
ODEP049400
ODEP049610N
ODEP049607N
■Type A
■Type B

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This system will activate when
backing up with the ignition switch
or ENGINE START/STOP button to
the ON position.
If the vehicle is moving at a speed
over 5 km/h (3 mph), the system
may not be activated correctly.
The sensing distance while the
back-up warning system is in oper-
ation is approximately 120 cm (48
in) at the rear bumper center area,
60 cm (24 in) at the rear bumper
both side area.
When more than two objects are
sensed at the same time, the clos-
est one will be recognized first.
Types of warning sound
When an object is 60 cm to 120 cm
(24 in to 48 in) from the rear
bumper: Buzzer beeps intermit-
tently.
When an object is 30 cm to 60 cm
(12 in to 24 in) from the rear
bumper: Buzzer beeps more fre-
quently.
When an object is within 30 cm (12
in) of the rear bumper:
Buzzer sounds continuously.
Non-operational conditions of
Reverse Parking Distance
Warning system
Reverse Parking Distance
Warning system may not operate
properly when:
1. Moisture is frozen to the sensor. (It
will operate normally once the
moisture clears.
2. The sensor is covered with foreign
matter, such as snow or water, or
the sensor cover is blocked. (It will
operate normally when the materi-
al is removed or the sensor is no
longer blocked.)
3. Driving on uneven road surfaces
(unpaved roads, gravel, bumps,
gradient).
4. Objects generating excessive
noise (vehicle horns, loud motor-
cycle engines, or truck air brakes)
are within range of the sensor.
5. Heavy rain or water spray exists.
6. Wireless transmitters or mobile
phones are within range of the
sensor.
7. The sensor is covered with snow.
8. Trailer towingThe detecting range may decrease
when:
1. The sensor is covered with foreign
matter such as snow or water.
(The sensing range will return to
normal when removed.)
2. Outside air temperature is
extremely hot or cold.
The following objects may not be
recognized by the sensor:
1. Sharp or slim objects such as
ropes, chains or small poles.
2. Objects which tend to absorb the
sensor frequency such as clothes,
sound absorbent material or snow.
3. Undetectable objects smaller than
100 cm (4 in) in height and nar-
rower than 14 cm (6 in) in diame-
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Features of your vehicle
Reverse Parking Distance
Warning system precautions
Reverse Parking Distance Warning
system may not sound consistently
depending on the speed and
shapes of the objects detected.
Reverse Parking Distance Warning
system may malfunction if the vehi-
cle bumper height or sensor instal-
lation has been modified or dam-
aged. Any non-factory installed
equipment or accessories may also
interfere with the sensor perform-
ance.
The sensor may not recognize
objects less than 30 cm (12 in)
from the sensor, or it may sense an
incorrect distance. Use caution.
When the sensor is frozen or cov-
ered with snow, dirt, or water, the
sensor may be inoperative until the
material is removed using a soft
cloth.
To prevent damage, do not push,
scratch or strike the sensor.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
This system can only sense objects
within the range and location of the
sensors. It cannot detect objects in
other areas where sensors are not
installed. Also, small or slim objects,
such as poles or objects located
between sensors may not be detected
by the sensors.
Always visually check behind the
vehicle when backing up.
Be sure to inform any drivers of the
vehicle that may be unfamiliar with
the system regarding the system's
capabilities and limitations.
Self-diagnosis
If you don’t hear an audible warning
sound or if the buzzer sounds inter-
mittently when shifting the gear to
the R (Reverse) position, this may
indicate a malfunction in Reverse
Parking Distance Warning system. If
this occurs, have your vehicle
checked by an authorized Kia dealer
as soon as possible.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
Your new vehicle warranty does not
cover any accidents or damage to
the vehicle or injuries to its occu-
pants due to a Reverse Parking
Distance Warning system malfunc-
tion. Always drive safely and cau-
tiously.

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Forward/Reverse Parking Distance
Warning system assists the driver
during movement of the vehicle by
chiming if any object is sensed with-
in the distance of 100 cm (40 in.) in
front and 120 cm (48 in.) behind the
vehicle.This system is a supplemental sys-
tem and it is not intended to nor does
it replace the need for extreme care
and attention of the driver.
The sensing range and objects
detectable by the sensors (➀) are
limited. Whenever moving pay as
much attention to what is in front and
behind of you as you would in a vehi-
cle without a Parking Distance
Warning system.
FORWARD/REVERSE PARKING DISTANCE WARNING (PDW) (IF EQUIPPED)
ODEP049401N
ODEP049400N
■Front
■Rear
WARNING
Parking Distance Warning sys-
tem is a supplemental system
only. The operation of Parking
Distance Warning system can be
affected by several factors
(including environmental condi-
tions). It is the responsibility of
the driver to always check the
front and rear views before and
while parking.