2021 KIA NIRO warning

9-7
\335Warning
\225The Safe Exit Assist (SEA) system may not operate normally when a vehicle is coming
rapidly two lanes over from your vehicle or a vehicle is approaching at a fast speed
from the rear in the lane next to your vehicle.
\225The Safe Exit Assist (SEA) system may not operate normally if there is any vehicle or
obstacle at the rear area of your vehicle.
\225The Safe Exit Assist (SEA) system may be activated later than normal o\
r may not
operate normally if a vehicle is approaching fast from the rear of your vehicle.
\225The Safe Exit Assist system may not operate when the blind spot detection system
malfunctions as follows:
-The blind spot collision warning message appears on the instrument clust\
er.
-The sensors of the blind spot detection system are contaminated or covered.
-The blind spot detection system does not generate warning or generates a wrong
alert.
\225
Active Assist: Warns if there is a risk of collision with a rearside vehicle and helps avoid
collision by controlling the vehicle.
\335Warning
Always be aware of road conditions while driving and be alert for unexpected situations
even though the Blind-Spot Collision Warning system and Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance
Assist system are operating.
\225Warning Only: When a danger of blind spot collision is detected, the warning sound i\
s
generated.
\225Off: Turns off the blind spot safety function.
Parking Safety (if equipped)
You can set to generate warning sound and may provide assist when an obstacle is detected
while parking.
\225Surround View Monitor Auto On: Display the feed from the surround view monitor
automatically when the parking distance warning is on (if equipped).
\225Parking Distance Warning Auto On: Automatically turns on the alarming function
depending on the distance to obstacles upon parking or driving in low speeds.
\225Rear Cross-Traffic Safety: Warns if there is a risk of rear cross-traffic collision while
reversing the vehicle and helps avoid collision by controlling the vehicle.
\225Active Assist: Warns if there is a risk of collision while reversing the vehicle and helps
avoid collision by controlling the vehicle.
\225Warning Only: The warning sound is generated if a danger of collision is detected when
reversing the vehicle.
\225Off: Turns off the parking safety function.

9-8
\335Warning
\225Even though the vehicle is equipped the parking safety system, be sure to check any
obstacles in the rear while driving. Relying solely on the driving assist system may cause\

an accident. Accordingly, be sure to control the vehicle by your judgment.
\225When the sensors cannot detect any obstacles due to the detection limit,\
it may cause an
accident. Be sure to always check the surroundings while parking.
Drive Mode (if equipped)
You can change the vehicle settings for driving conditions.
Option A
Option B (EV only)
0000
A
The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
ECO (EV only)
This is a drive mode for increasing the vehicle's fuel efficiency. You can change the climate
control mode, the active coast energy regeneration level, and speed limit settings.
NORMAL (EV only)
This is a drive mode focused on the driver and passenger's comfort. You can change the
climate control mode and the active coast energy regeneration level.

9-12
Cluster (if equipped)
You can set the data to display on the instrument cluster and the volume \
and type for guiding
beep.
0000AThe screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Service Interval (if equipped)
You can set to guide you when to perform the vehicle inspection.
\225Enable Service Interval: Sets the service inspection interval. When it exceeds, the
notification is provided.
\225Distance: Sets the driving distance for a service.
\225Duration: Sets the service cycle.
\225Reset: Initializes the settings for distance and duration.
Energy Consumption Reset (if equipped)
You can set to automatically initialize the average fuel economy.
\225After Ignition: The average fuel economy is automatically initialize whenever you drive
the vehicle.
\225After Refueling
: The average fuel economy is automatically initialize whenever you refuel
the vehicle.
\225 Off: The average fuel economy initialize is unavailable.
Content Selection (if equipped)
You can set the content to display on the instrument cluster.
\225Gear Position Pop-up: When the gear is shifted, the information pop-up appears.
\225Wiper/Lights Display: When the wiper or light lever operates, the operation mode
appears.
\225Traffic Signs: Displays the road information such as speed bumps and speed limits.
\225Icy Road Warning: When the outside temperature drops below 4 °C (39 °F), the
possibility of road icing appears.

9-15
Rear Seat Heating Control (if equipped)
You can set to enable the warmer for the rear-left and rear-right seats.
Reset (if equipped)
You can initialize all system settings in the vehicle.
0000AThe screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
0000
A
The required features cannot be initialize.
Configuring the vehicle settings (Type2)
(if equipped)
You can configure the functions for driving and related environments.
\335Warning
Make sure you stop the vehicle before changing settings to ensure safety.
0000
A
Vehicle settings can be changed only when the vehicle is on.
0000
A
Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
0000
A
Depending on the climate control system, some functions may not be supported.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
Vehicle.
The vehicle settings screen appears.
2 Configure the settings required:
0000
A
Press >
Search for Settings or press and enter a keyword to search for a
setting item. You can also search for a setting item by voice.

9-16
Driver Assistance (if equipped)
You can set to use various systems that assist the driver for safety.
0000
A
The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
\335Warning
\225Be sure to always check the road conditions while driving. The driving assist system helps
you drive safely and conveniently. Relying solely on the driving assist system may cause
violation of traffic rules and regulations, resulting in an accident.
\225Be sure to control the vehicle by your judgment and keep traffic regulations for safety.
When the driving assist system is active, drive the vehicle with keeping\
eyes forward and
checking the surroundings.
\225Not all driving assist system warnings or sub-features are necessary when they are active,
and they do not replace the driver discretion under any circumstances. Stay focused on
the road while driving.
\334\334Caution
Be sure to always check the vehicle surroundings while driving. The equipped cameras and
sensors may not operate under all driving conditions.
SCC Reaction (if equipped)
Adjusts the responsiveness of Smart Cruise Control to the acceleration of a leading vehicle.
Driving Convenience (if equipped)
You can set to use the driving convenience options such as lane keeping a\
ssistance and
speed limit warning.
0000
A
The driving convenience system operates based on the information from the navigation
system, so you must use the system only when the navigation system operates normally.
\225Highway Driving Assist: According to the speed of a leading vehicle on expressways, it
assists to keep the safety distance at a set speed.
0000
A
The highway driving assist system operates only on a highway. When the vehicle exits
from the highway, the system is turned off automatically.

9-17
\225Highway Auto Speed Zone Slowdown: The driving speed automatically decreases in the
highway speed zone.
0000
A
The highway auto speed zone slowdown system operates only on a highway. When
the vehicle exits from the highway, the system is turned off automatically.
0000
A
It operates considering the speed cameras located on the selected route.
\225Highway Auto Curve Slowdown: The driving speed automatically decreases in the
highway curve zone.
0000
A
It operates based on the curve zones on the route. When the destination is not set, it
operates based on the curve zones on the expected path.
\225Highway Auto Speed Change: The driving speed on highways automatically adjusts
based on the speed limit applying for the current road.
Speed Limit (if equipped)
You can set to limit the driving speed.
\225Speed Limit Offset: Can adjust the offset for the speed limit in which an alert is
generated.
\225Speed Limit Assist: Adjusts the vehicle speed not to exceed the limit.
\225Speed Limit Warning: Warns the driver when driving over the speed limit.
\225Off: Turns off the speed restriction function.
Warning Timing (if equipped)
You can select the warning timing by the driving assist system.
Warning Volume (if equipped)
You can adjust the warning volume by the driving assist system.
Driver Attention Warning (if equipped)
If necessary, set to output alerts to prevent accidents by analyzing the driving patterns.
\225Leading Vehicle Departure Alert: When the leading vehicle departs, the notification is
provided.
\335Warning
Be sure to always check the road conditions ahead or surroundings before departure. An
accident caused by distracted driving can be prevented.
\225Inattentive Driving Warning: Set the system to remind when it detects a distracted
driving pattern and suggest to take rest if needed.

9-18
Forward Safety (if equipped)
You can set to help detect and monitor the vehicle ahead.
\225Active Assist: Warns if there is a risk of forward collision and controls the vehicle to avoid
collision.
\335Warning
This system is only 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 the sensors are limited. Pay attention to the road conditions at all times.
\225Warning Only: Produces a warning alarm in accordance with the collision risk level.
\225Off: Turns off the forward safety function.
Lane Safety (if equipped)
Set to generate warning or provide assist to help the vehicle stay in its lane.
\225Assist: Helps prevent lane deviation by generating warning sound and help the vehicle
between stay in its lane.
\335Warning
The Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) system is not a substitute for safe driv\
ing practices, but a
convenience function only. It is the responsibility of the driver to always be aware of the
surroundings and steer the vehicle.
0000
A
When the lanes are not recognized well by front cameras, always check the
surroundings because the lane keeping assist system may not work properly.
\225Warning Only: When a danger of lane deviation is detected, the warning sound is
generated.
\225Off: Turns off the lane safety function.
Blind-Spot Safety (if equipped)
You can set to generate warning sound and may provide active assist if there is a possible
collision with an approaching vehicle while changing lanes.
\225Blind-Spot View: Displays the blind spot view on the instrument cluster when the turn
signal lamp is blinking.
\225Safe Exit Assist: Assists to get off safely by warning if there is a risk of collision in a blind
spot and by controlling doors.

9-19
\335Warning
\225The Safe Exit Assist (SEA) system may not operate normally when a vehicle is coming
rapidly two lanes over from your vehicle or a vehicle is approaching at a fast speed
from the rear in the lane next to your vehicle.
\225The Safe Exit Assist (SEA) system may not operate normally if there is any vehicle or
obstacle at the rear area of your vehicle.
\225The Safe Exit Assist (SEA) system may be activated later than normal o\
r may not
operate normally if a vehicle is approaching fast from the rear of your vehicle.
\225The Safe Exit Assist system may not operate when the blind spot detection system
malfunctions as follows:
-The blind spot collision warning message appears on the instrument clust\
er.
-The sensors of the blind spot detection system are contaminated or covered.
-The blind spot detection system does not generate warning or generates a wrong
alert.
\225
Active Assist: Warns if there is a risk of collision with a rearside vehicle and helps avoid
collision by controlling the vehicle.
\335Warning
Always be aware of road conditions while driving and be alert for unexpected situations
even though the Blind-Spot Collision Warning system and Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance
Assist system are operating.
\225Warning Only: When a danger of blind spot collision is detected, the warning sound i\
s
generated.
\225Off: Turns off the blind spot safety function.
Parking Safety (if equipped)
You can set to generate warning sound and may provide assist when an obstacle is detected
while parking.
\225Rear Cross-Traffic Safety: Warns if there is a risk of rear cross-traffic collision while
reversing the vehicle and helps avoid collision by controlling the vehicle.
\225Camera Settings: Select the information to display on the Surround View or rear view
screen and adjust the image brightness and contrast.
000DDisplay Contents: Specify information that will be displayed on the view screen.
Setting items may differ depending on the vehicle model and camera type.
000DDisplay Settings: Adjust the brightness and contrast of the view screen. To initialize all
Surround View or Rear View screen settings of the phone projection, press
Reset.