2021 KIA NIRO PHEV light

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Digital Clock
Press SETUP, then select General,
and select Date/ Time from the menu
to adjust.
• Press the Return button on the audio head unit to ensure changes are saved
• When needed, Daylight Savings must be enabled in the Clock Settings screen
• To access manual date and time settings, turn GPS time OFF in the Clock Settings (UVO link with Navigation*)
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Multimedia USB Port, Charger Ports
The power outlets are inactive when ignition is in the OFF position.
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REMINDERS:
• Using the power outlets (accessory plugs) for prolonged periods of time with the Engine Start /Stop button in the ACC position (Engine OFF ) may cause the battery to discharge
• The Multimedia USB data port A is located between the Power Outlet and USB Charger Port. The USB Charger Port does not support data transfer
Multimedia USB Port A Use the Multimedia USB Port to
connect USB audio devices and smartphone devices.
Power Outlets B
Use the power outlets for mobile phones and other devices
designed to operate on a 12V (180W max) power outlet.
(Rear of Center Console shown)
AC Inverter*
The AC inverter supplies 115V/150W electric
power to operate accessories or devices.
To use the AC inverter, open the AC inverter cover
and connect a plug to it.
The AC inverter is ON when the vehicle is on.
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
USB
12V 180W
12V 180W
USB Charger Ports C
Devices can be recharged using a USB cable. The Engine Start /Stop button
needs to be in the ACC/ON/START position to operate the USB Charger
Ports. They are located in the Center Panel and the Center Console.
A
B
C

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REMINDERS:
•
Wireless charging technology allows for a device to be charged using inductive charging. See your Owner’s Manual for more detailed information and the back page for legal disclaimers
•
Inductive charging systems are less ef ficient than conventional charging through cable. As a result, higher device operating temperatures may be experienced during use
•
Charging Performance - Device position on the wireless charging system can affect charging performance. Other factors that may affect the charging rate includes foreign objects, such as coins or pens, and phone case thickness
•If driver door is opened, charging will be disabled
Wireless Smartphone Charging System*
Charge a compatible smartphone wirelessly by placing it on the charging pad A at the front of the console, near the Multimedia USB ports and the charging indicator, while the ignition is on.
1. Enable Wireless Charging in the User Settings
2. Place a compatible smartphone on the center of the charging pad
3. Indicator light B may change to amber once the wireless charging begins
4. Once charging is complete, the orange light may change to green
12V 180WAUX USB
12V 180W
(Located in front of Gear Shift)
Requires QI enabled device or QI enabled case •
The smartphone must be a compatible phone with QI function available
• Wireless charging must be enabled in user settings
• If wireless charging does not work, move smartphone around the pad until the charging indicator turns amber. Avoid placing other metal items in the bin while charging as to not impede the charging area
• For wireless charging to occur, all doors (excluding rear hatch) must be closed & the Smart Key Fob must be detected inside the vehicle
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B
A
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Wireless Charging Video
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Your Automatic Climate Control system may differ from those in the illustration. Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Automatic Climate Control
A Driver Only Fan Control
B Temperature Control knob
C Automatic Climate Control button
D Front Windshield Defroster
E Rear Windshield Defroster
F Air Conditioning On/Off button
G Recirculated Air button
H Mode Selection button
I Dual Temperature Control knob
J Dual Climate Control button (SYNC)
K CLIMATE information screen selection button
L Fan Speed Control buttons
M System OFF button
Climate Control Auto Function
1. Press AUTO to select Full Auto Operation. The Auto setting
automatically controls the airflow modes, fan speeds, air intake
and air conditioning according to the temperature setting selected
2. Set desired temperature
3. Press SYNC to synchronize driver and passenger temperature control
REMINDERS: •
Continuous use of the climate control system in the recirculated air position may allow humidity to increase inside the vehicle which may fog the glass and obscure visibility •
Pressing any button during AUTO operation will deactivate the AUTO function and switch to manual mode, except for Temperature Control •
MA X A /C Mode automatically engages Recirculated Air •
When in AUTO mode, Air Flow mode and Fan Speed do not display on the Climate Control Display •
Cold or warm ambient air may flow in through vents if Recirculated Air button is not pressed ON (LED lit)

•Defrost mode activates A /C and opens Fresh Air Vent to help dehumidify the air and improve Defroster performance
•During Auto Operation, the A /C indicator will NOT illuminate. The fan speed, air intake, air flow and air conditioning may automatically be engaged at any time to reach desired temperature and reduce humidity
•Keep inside glass as clean as possible to reduce window fogging
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Auto Defogging System: Auto defogging is designed
to reduce the fogging up of the inside of the windshield
by automatically sensing the moisture of the inside of
the windshield. The system will automatically change to
defrost mode when needed.
Auto Defogging is set ON by default. To cancel Auto
Defogging, press and hold the Front Defrost button
for three seconds when the ignition is on (the defrost
button light will flash three times and the ADS OFF icon
will illuminate). To turn Auto Defogging on again, press
and hold the Front Defrost button again for three
seconds and the defrost button light will flash six times
and ADS OFF icon will turn off.
Driver Only Ventilation: Driver Only Ventilation restricts
air flow to the driver’s side vents only. This can help to
optimize driving range by limiting the power drawn from
the battery. Press DRIVER ONLY button to enable air flow
through the driver’s side vents only.
Defrost Outside and/or Inside Windshield:
1. Set fan speed to the highest position
2. Set temperature to Hot
3. Press the Front Defrost button
Air Flow Modes: To select
Air Flow Modes, press the
Mode selection buttons:
Face-Level
Bi-Level
F lo o r- L evel
Floor/Defrost-Level
A
B
C
DE
MLK
FGH
I
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Auto Defogging System Video
Automatic Climate Control Operation Video
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Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting
P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive (ECO Mode)
D: Drive, left gate (Sport Mode)
[+]: Manual Sport Mode Upshift
[–]: Manual Sport Mode Downshift
Manual Sport Mode: To enter Manual Sport Mode, move shift lever from D to left gate.
When in Manual Sport Mode, if the shift lever is not moved up or down, then the vehicle will
automatically shift gears. To shift while in Manual Sport mode, move shift lever up [+] to
upshift or down [–] to downshift. See page 10 for more information on the Drive Modes.
MANUAL SPORT
ECO
SPORT
Dual Clutch Transmission
The Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT ) gives the driving feel of a manual transmission, yet provides
the ease of a fully automatic transmission.
The following are unique driving tips for the Dual Clutch Transmission:
– To hold the vehicle stationary on an incline, the service brake or parking brake MUST be used
or the gear shift MUST be in the (P) Park position. If the vehicle is held stationary by applying
the accelerator pedal on a slope, the clutch/transmission may overheat, resulting in damage
– Avoid aggressive launches on steep grades as this may result in an overheated clutch and
transmission
– A slight time lag may be experienced at takeoff from standstill during aggressive acceleration
maneuvers
– If the clutch is overheating, the first warning, an amber-colored warning light ,
will be displayed in the instrument cluster. When indicator turns red, reduce speed, pull
over and place the vehicle in Park until it cools
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for additional information on DCT operation or call Kia Consumer Affairs for additional information.
REMINDER: When in Manual mode, pulling the left and right paddle shifters at the same time will NOT shift gears.
Paddle Shifters*
Paddle Shifters are operable when the shift lever is moved into the left gate of the D position (manual sport mode).
Paddle Shifting: Pull the [+] or
[-] paddle shifter once to shift
up or down one gear.
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Sportmatic® Shifting Video
Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for additional information
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Electric Parking Brake (EPB)*
The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system utilizes an
electric motor to engage the parking brake.
Applying the Parking Brake
Depress the brake pedal and pull up the EPB switch B. Ensure that the indicator light is illuminated
on the instrument cluster.
Releasing the Parking Brake
The EPB will automatically release when the shifter
is placed in Reverse or Drive.
To release EPB manually, depress the brake pedal,
then press the EPB switch B down, with the
ignition switch in the ON position. Ensure that the
indicator light i s O F F.
AUTO
HOLD
(Located on Center Panel)REMINDERS:
•
As a bulb check, the EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON
•
If the warning light does not illuminate temporarily, or continues to remain lit, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked
•The EPB should not be operated while the vehicle is moving
•
A click or electric brake motor sound may be heard while operating or releasing the EPB, but these conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB is functioning properly
•When leaving your keys with parking lot attendants or valet, make sure to inform them how to operate the EPB
•If parked on a steep incline, pull up the EPB switch for more than 3 seconds for a firmer EPB application
•Pull up and hold EPB switch a second time to increase brake pressure if parked on a decline or incline
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A
B
Image is for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation.
Auto Hold temporarily maintains the vehicle at a standstill even
though the brake pedal is not depressed after the driver brings the
vehicle to a complete stop by depressing the brake pedal. Auto
Hold can be turned On/Off using the AUTO HOLD button A on the
center panel below the gear shift. Before Auto Hold will operate,
the driver’s door, engine hood and liftgate must be closed, and the
driver’s seat belt must be fastened.
The AUTO HOLD indicator on the Instrument Cluster has four
states:
White: Standby – When vehicle is in Park and at a standstill, and
AUTO HOLD button A is pressed ON, the indicator will illuminate
white. While driving the vehicle (vehicle is not at a standstill), the
Auto Hold indicator will remain white.
Green: Engaged – When coming to a complete stop by depressing
the brake pedal, the Auto Hold indicator changes from white to
green.
Off (not illuminated) – The indicator will turn Off
when the AUTO HOLD button A is manually pressed
Off or when the EPB is manually turned On.
Yellow: Malfunction – When the indicator
is illuminated yellow, there may be a system
malfunction. Take your vehicle to a local Kia dealer.
Auto Hold*
REMINDERS:
•
Auto Hold only operates when vehicle is in Drive or Neutral
•
To reduce the risk of an accident, do not activate Auto Hold while driving downhill, backing up or parking your vehicle
•
Do not solely rely on the Auto Hold system to keep the vehicle stopped. Always pay attention to traf fic and road conditions, and be prepared to depress the brakes
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Electric Parking Brake Video
Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
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•It may be necessary to adjust the front seatbacks to fully lower rear seats
•Ensure the seat is locked by pressing down on Seatback and ensuring red line is NOT visible on bottom of Folder Lever
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Folding Rear Seats
To F o l d :
1. Ensure the belt strap is out of way of the Seatback folding A. Insert the metal seat belt tab into the holder B
2. Adjust the Front Seatback to the upright position and lower the rear headrest to the lowest position
3. Pull on the Rear Seatback lock release lever C, then fold the seat toward the front
To U n f o l d :
1. Pull the lock release lever C and pull and lift the Seatback backward until it clicks firmly in place
2. Return the rear seat belt to the proper position
REMINDERS:
•
Before unfolding Seatback, ensure the metal seat belt tab is placed into the holder
•
Always make sure the seatback is locked in place when unfolded
For illustration purposes only. Actual vehicle might be slightly different.
A
B
C
Refer to section 3 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
SEATING
SEATING

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OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY FEATURES
Map/Room Lamps
Automatic turn off function*
The interior lights automatically turn
off approximately 30 seconds after
the Engine Start /Stop button is OFF.
Map Lamp/Room Lamp Operation
Push the lens A to turn the map
lamp ON/OFF. This light produces a
spot beam for convenient use as a
map lamp or as a personal lamp for
the driver or the front passenger.
Map/Room Lamp Button – Press
button B to turn the front and rear
room lamps on and off.
Door Mode Button – Press button C
to enable or disable Door Mode. In Door
Mode the map and room lamps turn on when any door is
opened. When all doors are locked or the ignition is on,
the map and room lamp will turn off immediately.
Rear Room Lamps – Press the button D to turn the
rear passenger lamp ON/OFF.

•When doors are unlocked by the Smart Key*, the lamp turns ON for approximately 30 seconds
•If your vehicle is equipped with the theft alarm system, the interior lights automatically turn off approximately 3 seconds after the system is in armed stage
•Using interior lights for an extended period of time may cause battery discharge
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Sunroof Operation*
The Sunroof and Sunshade operation is controlled
through a multidirectional switch/lever, and the
ignition needs to be in the ON position to operate
the Sunroof/Sunshade.
Slide the Sunshade and Sunroof:
•
Auto Open: Slide lever E backward to the
farthest position and release
•
Auto Close (Sunroof only): Slide the lever E
forward to the farthest position and release
Slide the Sunroof (with Sunshade open):
•
Open: Press the Sunroof lever E backward
and press again forward/backward until you
reach the desired detent position (manual
slide feature)
• Close: Press the Sunroof lever E forward and press again forward/backward
until you reach the desired detent position (manual slide feature)
Tilt the Sunroof:
•Raise: Push lever E upward
•Lower: Push lever E forward
REMINDER: Sunshade needs to remain OPEN while Sunroof is open and vehicle is moving.
To stop the Sunroof at any position, push or pull the Sunroof control lever in any direction.
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Do not adjust the Sunroof or Sunshade while driving. This could result in loss of control of the vehicle.
( Type A )
( Type B)
D
C
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Sunroof Video
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AA
B
E

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AUTOOFF
Fuel Filler Lid
1. Stop the engine
2. Press the Fuel Filler Lid button C to open the Fuel Filler Lid. The
LCD may display this message: Wait until fuel door opens (Plug-In
Hybrid Only). Once the Fuel Filler Lid is open, the LCD may display this
message: Fuel door open.
3. Pull open the Fuel Filler Lid
4. Remove cap by turning counterclockwise
Hood Release Lever and Latch
Opening the Hood:
1. Pull the Hood Release Lever A to unlatch the Hood
2. In the front of the vehicle, lift the Hood slightly, pull the secondary
Latch B inside of the Hood’s center and lift the Hood
Closing the Hood: Lower the Hood about halfway and then press down
to securely lock in place.
(Buttons located on Driver's Panel to the left of the Steering Wheel)
(Located on Driver side kick panel)(Latch located inside hood)
Fuel Cap / Malfunction
Indicator (Check Engine Light)
Tighten for ONE CLICK to prevent Malfunction
Indicator from illuminating.
REMINDERS:
• The Fuel Filler Door Release button is located on the left side of the Steering Wheel on the lower button panel
• It is normal to hear one click when tightening and for the Fuel Cap to click back when released
CLICK!

There may be a delay in Fuel Filler Lid opening for about 20 seconds due to depressurization.
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REMINDERS:
•Sunvisor may not shield all direct light
•
Do not operate the vehicle if Sunvisor is impairing your visibility
•
Be aware of your seating position when adjusting or swinging Sunvisor around from the front or side windows
Sunvisor†19
Use the Sunvisor to shield direct light through the front or side windows.
Slide the Sunvisor out and adjust as needed.
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One-Click Fuel Cap Video
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY FEATURES
AB
C