2021 KIA NIRO HYBRID EV Owners Manual

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Features of your vehicle
Operation of Parking Distance
Warning system
Operating condition
This system activates when
Parking Distance Warning system
button is pressed with the ignition
switch ON. The indicator of Parking Distance
Warning system button turns on
automatically and activates
Parking Distance Warning system
when you shift the gear to the R
(Reverse) position. It will turn off
automatically when you drive
above 20 km/h (12 mph).
The sensing distance while back-
ing up is approximately 120 cm (48
in.) when you are driving less than
10 km/h (6 mph).
The sensing distance while moving
forward is approximately 100 cm
(40 in.) when you are driving less
than 10 km/h (6 mph).
When more than two objects are
sensed at the same time, the clos-
est one will be recognized first.
The side sensors are activated
when you shift the gear to the R
(Reverse) position.
If the vehicle speed is above 20
km/h (12 mph), the system auto-
matically turns off. To activate
again, push the button.
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NOTICE
It may not operate if the vehicle's
distance from the object is already
less than approximately 25 cm (10
in) when the system is activated.
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NOTICE
• This system can only sense objects
within the range and location of
the sensors; it can not detect
objects in other areas where sen-
sors are not installed. Also, small
or slim objects, such as poles or
objects located between sensors
may not be detected by the sen-
sors. 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 sys-
tem's capabilities and limitations.
Type of warning indicator and sound
Distance from object
Warning indicator
Warning soundWhen driving
forwardWhen driving
rearward
60 ~ 120 cm
(24 ~ 40 in.)Front -Buzzer beeps
intermittently
60 ~ 120 cm
(24 ~ 48 in.)Rear-Buzzer beeps
intermittently
30 ~ 60 cm
(12 ~ 24 in.)Front Buzzer beeps
intermittently
Rear-Buzzer beeps
intermittently
30 cm
(12 in.)Front Buzzer sounds
continuously
Rear-Buzzer sounds
continuously
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NOTICE
• The actual warning sound and indicator may differ from the illustration
according to objects or sensor status.
• Do not wash the vehicle's sensor with high pressure water.

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Features of your vehicle
Non-operational conditions of
Forward/Reverse Parking
Distance Warning system
Forward/Reverse Parking
Distance Warning system may not
operate normally when:
1. Moisture is frozen to the sensor. (It
will operate normally when mois-
ture melts.)
2. 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. Sensor is stained with foreign mat-
ter such as snow or water.
(Sensing range will return to nor
mal when removed.)
4. The Parking Distance Warning
system button is off.
There is a possibility of
Forward/Reverse Parking
Distance Warning system mal-
function when:
1. Driving on uneven road surfaces
such as unpaved roads, gravel,
bumps, or gradient.
2. Objects generating excessive
noise such as vehicle horns, loud
motorcycle engines, or truck air
brakes can interfere with the sen-
sor.
3. Heavy rain or water spray.
4. Wireless transmitters or mobile
phones present near the sensor.
5. Sensor is covered with snow.
Detecting range may decrease
when:
1. 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 sen-
sor frequency such as clothes,
spongy material or snow.
3. Undetectable objects smaller than
100 m (4 in) and narrower than 14
cm (5.5 in) in diameter.

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NOTICE
1. The warning may not sound
sequentially depending on the
speed and shapes of the objects
detected.
2. Forward/Reverse Parking
Distance Warning system may
malfunction if the vehicle bumper
height or sensor installation has
been modified. Any nonfactory
installed equipment or accessories
may also interfere with the sensor
performance.
3. Sensor may not recognize objects
less than 30 cm (12 in) from the
sensor, or it may sense an incor-
rect distance. Use with caution.
4. When the sensor is frozen or
stained with snow or water, the
sensor may be inoperative until
the stains are removed using a
soft cloth.
5. Do not push, scratch or strike the
sensor with any hard objects that
could damage the surface of the
sensor. Sensor damage could
occur.
Pay close attention when the vehicle
is driven close to objects on the road,
particularly pedestrians, and espe-
cially children. Be aware that some
objects may not be detected by the
sensors, due to the objects distance,
size or material, all of which can limit
the effectiveness of the sensor.
Always perform a visual inspection to
make sure the vehicle is clear of all
obstructions before moving the vehi-
cle in any direction.Self-diagnosis
When you shift the gear to the R
(Reverse) position and if one or more
of the below occurs you may have a
malfunction in Forward/Reverse
Parking Distance Warning system.
You don't hear an audible warning
sound or if the buzzer sounds inter-
mittently.
If this occurs, we recommend that
the system be checked by an author-
ized Kia dealer.
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NOTICE
Your new vehicle warranty does not
cover any accidents or damage to
the vehicle or injuries to its occu-
pants related to Forward/Reverse
Parking Distance Warning system.
Always drive safely and cautiously.
is displayed. (if equipped)
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Features of your vehicle
Battery saver function
The purpose of this feature is to
prevent the battery from being dis-
charged if the lights are left in the
ON position. The system automati-
cally shuts off the parking lights 30
seconds after the ignition key is
removed and the driver’s door is
opened and closed.
With this feature, the parking lights
will turn off automatically if the driver
parks on the side of the road at night
and opens the driver’s side door.
If necessary, to keep the parking
lights on when the ignition key is
removed, perform the following:
1) Open the driver-side door.
2) Turn the parking lights OFF and
ON again using the light switch
on the steering column.
Headlight escort function
(if equipped)
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ACC or OFF position with the head-
lights ON, the headlights remain on
for about 5 minutes. However, if the
driver's door is opened and closed,
the headlights are turned off after 15
seconds.
The headlights can be turned off by
pressing the lock button on the trans-
mitter (or smart key) one more or
turning the light switch to the OFF
position.
Daytime running light (DRL)
The Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
can make it easier for others to see the
front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different
driving conditions, and it is especially
helpful after dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will turn the dedi-
cated lamp OFF when:
1. The headlight switch is on
2. The engine is off
3. The front fog light is on.
4. Engaging the Parking Brake
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Lighting control
The light switch has a Headlight and
a Parking light position.
To operate the lights, turn the knob at
the end of the control lever to one of
the following positions:
(1) OFF position
(2) Auto light position
(3) Parking & Tail light
(4) Headlight position
Parking & Tail light ( )
When the light switch is in the park-
ing light position, the tail, license and
instrument panel lights will turn ON.
Headlight position ( )
When the light switch is in the head-
light position, the head, tail, license
lights will turn ON.
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NOTICE
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position to turn on the headlights.
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Features of your vehicle
Auto light position
When the light switch is in the AUTO
light position, the taillights and head-
lights will turn ON or OFF automati-
cally depending on the amount of
light outside the vehicle.
When the light switch is positioned at
an auto light position, at first, the
wiper will turn on and then, after 5
seconds the head lamp will turn on
automatically.
If the head lamp has been turned on
due to this function of the vehicle, the
head lamp will turn off 60 seconds
after the wiper has been turned off.
High beam operation
To turn on the high beam headlamp,
push the lever away from you. The
lever will return to its original position.
The high beam indicator will light
when the headlight high beams are
switched on.
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the lights
on for a prolonged time while the
engine is not running.
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CAUTION
Never place anything over the
sensor (1) located on the
instrument panel as this will
ensure better auto-light sys-
tem control.
Don’t clean the sensor using a
window cleaner, the cleaner
may leave a light film which
could interfere with sensor
operation.
If your vehicle has window tint
or other types of metallic coat-
ing on the front windshield,
the Auto light system may not
work properly.

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To flash the headlights, pull the lever
towards you. It will return to the nor-
mal (low beam) position when
released. The headlight switch does
not need to be on to use this flashing
feature.
High Beam Assist (HBA)
(if equipped)
The High Beam Assist is a system
that automatically adjusts the head-
lamp range (switches between high
beam and low beam) according to
the brightness of other vehicles and
road conditions.
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WARNING - High beams
Do not use high beams when
there are other vehicles in front
of or approaching your vehicle.
Using high beams could
obstruct the other driver’s
vision.
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