2021 KIA NIRO HYBRID EV climate control

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Switching to Hybrid mode to allow
heating (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
When the coolant temperature is
lower than -14 °C (57 °F), and you
turn the climate control On for
heating, this message will be dis-
played in the cluster. Then, the
vehicle will automatically switch to
HEV mode.
When the coolant temperature is
higher than -14 °C (57 °F), or you
turn the climate control Off, the
vehicle will automatically return to
EV mode.
Wait until fuel door opens
(Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
This message is displayed when you
attempt to open the fuel filler lid with
the fuel tank pressurized. Wait until
the fuel tank is depressurized.
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NOTICE
• It may take up to 20 seconds to
open fuel filler lid.
• When the fuel filler lid is frozen
and does not open after 20 seconds
at freezing temperature, slightly
tap the fuel filler lid and then
attempt to open it.
Fuel door open
(Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
This message is displayed when the
fuel filler lid is opened.
Also means "Ready to refuel".
Check fuel door
(Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
This message is displayed when the
fuel filler lid is open or an abnormal-
ity has occurred.
Charging Door Open
(Plug-in hybrid vehicle)
This message indicates that the
charging door is open.
(Driving with the charging door open
may result in moisture inflow or dam-
age. This message is used to prevent
such occurrences.)
DRIVING THE HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE (CONT.)

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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
1. Steering wheel audio controls .......Refer to
"Car Infotainment System Quick Reference
Guide".
2. Driver`s front air bag ...........................3-62
3. Horn.....................................................4-50
4. Instrument cluster ................................4-66
5. Wiper and washer control lever
(Right) ................................................4-136
6. Lighting control lever (Left) ................4-130
7. Ignition switch........................................5-7
ENGINE START/STOP button .............5-11
8. Cruise control ......................................5-98
Smart Cruise Control system button ..5-103
9. Infotainment system...............Refer to "Car
Infotainment System Quick Reference
Guide".
10. Hazard warning flasher .......................6-2
11. Climate control system ....................4-145
12. Shift lever DCT ..................................5-16
13. Front seat warmer ...........................4-167
Front air ventilation seat ..................4-169
14. Heated steering wheel button ...........4-49
15. Changing plug-in hybrid mode button..intro
16. Reverse Parking Distance Warning
system OFF button ..........................4-121
Forward/Reverse Parking Distance
Warning system ON/OFF button .....4-124
17. Smart phone wireless charger ........4-173
18. Center console storage box ............4-164
19. Power outlet.....................................4-170
20. USB charger ....................................4-171
21. Glove box ........................................4-164
22. Passenger`s front air bag ..................3-62
23. USB port..........................................4-182
24. AC inverter ......................................4-172
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Welcome system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-143
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Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-144
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Automatic climate control system. . . . . . . . . . . . 4-145
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refrigerant and compressor lubricant . . . . . . . . . . 4-159
Windshield defrosting and defogging . . . . . . . . . 4-160
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-160

Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-164
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-164
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Interior features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-167
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Exterior features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-180
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-180
Infotainment system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-182
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-182
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Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-186
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Features of your vehicle
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If your vehicle is equipped with a
sunroof, you can slide or tilt your
sunroof with the sunroof control lever
located on the overhead console.
The sunroof can only be opened,
closed, or tilted when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
The sunroof can be operated for
approximately 30 seconds after the
ignition key is removed or turned to
the ACC or LOCK (or OFF) position.
However, if the front door is opened,
the sunroof cannot be operated even
within the 30 seconds period.In cold and wet climates, the sunroof
may not work properly due to freez-
ing conditions.
After the vehicle is washed or in a
rainstorm, be sure to wipe off any
water that is on the sunroof before
operating it.
The sunroof cannot slide when it is in
the tilt position nor can it be tilted
while in an open or slide position.
SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
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control lever
Do not continue to press the sun-
roof control lever after the sun-
roof is fully opened, closed, or
tilted. Damage to the motor or
system components could occur.
CAUTION
Make sure the sunroof is fully
closed when leaving your vehi-
cle. If the sunroof is open, rain
or snow may leak through the
sunroof and wet the interior.
WARNING
Never adjust the sunroof or
sunshade while driving. This
could result in loss of control
and an accident that may cause
death, serious injury, or proper-
ty damage.

Features of your vehicle
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Switching to Hybrid mode to
allow heating or air conditioning
(Plug-in hybrid)
When the coolant temperature is
lower than -14°C (57°F), and you
turn the climate control On for
heating, the above message will be
displayed in the cluster. Then, the
vehicle will automatically switch to
HEV mode.
When the coolant temperature is
higher than -14°C (57°F), or you
turn the climate control Off, the
vehicle will automatically return to
EV mode.
Switching to Hybrid mode for
self-diagnosis (Plug-in hybrid)
This message is displayed for self-
diagnosis of the hybrid mode sys-
tem.

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Features of your vehicle
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
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1. Driver’s temperature control knob
2. AUTO (automatic control) button
3. Front windshield defroster button
4. Rear window defroster button
5. Air conditioning button
6. Air intake control button
7. OFF button
8. Fan speed control button
9. Mode selection button
10. Passenger's temperature control knob
11. SYNC temperature control selection but-
ton
12. Climate button
13. Driver only select button
✽ ✽
NOTICE
Operating the blower when the
ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion could cause the battery to dis-
charge. Operate the blower when
the engine is running.

Features of your vehicle
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Automatic heating and air con-
ditioning
1. Press the AUTO button. The
modes, fan speeds, air intake and
air-conditioning will be controlled
automatically by setting the tem-
perature.2. Turn the temperature control knob
to the desired temperature.
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NOTICE
• To turn the automatic operation
off, select any button or switch of
the following:
- Mode selection button
- Air conditioning button
- Front windshield defroster button
(Press the button one more time
to deselect the front windshield
defroster function. The ‘AUTO’
sign will illuminate on the infor-
mation display once again.)
- Air intake control button
- Fan speed control switch
The selected function will be con-
trolled manually while other func-
tions operate automatically.
• For your convenience and to
improve the effectiveness of the
climate control, use the AUTO
button and set the temperature to
23°C (73°F).
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Features of your vehicle
Air conditioning
Press the A/C button to turn the air
conditioning system on (indicator
light will illuminate).
Press the button again to turn the air
conditioning system off.
OFF mode
Press the front blower OFF button to
turn off the front air climate control
system. However, you can still oper-
ate the mode and air intake buttons
as long as the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
WARNING - Recirculated
Air
Continued use of the climate
control system in the recirculat-
ed air position can cause
drowsiness or sleepiness, and
loss of vehicle control. Set the
air intake control to the outside
(fresh) air position as much as
possible while driving.
WARNING - Sleeping with
A/C on
Do not sleep in a vehicle with
the air conditioning or heating
on as this may cause serious
harm or death due to a drop in
your oxygen level and/or body
temperature.
WARNING -Reduced
Visibility
Continuous use of the climate
control system in the recirculat-
ed air position may allow
humidity to increase inside the
vehicle which may fog the glass
and obscure visibility.
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