2022 KIA NIRO HYBRID EV instrument cluster

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Paddle shifter (if equipped)
The paddle shift function is available
when the shift lever is in the
sport/manual mode.With the shift lever in the manual mode
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once
to shift up or down one gear.
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NOTICE
If you pull the [+] and [-] paddle
shifters at the same time, you cannot
shift the gear.
SPORT Mode / ECO Mode
When you drive after changing the
gear shift lever to manual mode, the
vehicle will automatically shift to
SPORT mode. When you drive the
vehicle after putting the gear shift
lever to ‘D’, the vehicle will automati-
cally shift to ECO mode. Each auto-
matic change in shift will be dis-
played on the instrument cluster.
ECO mode
This driving mode increases fuel effi-
ciency. The actual fuel mileage will
depend on your driving habits and
road conditions.
SPORT mode
This driving mode provides sporty
driving experience. Be aware that fuel
efficiency may decrease in this mode.
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The selected regenerative braking
level is displayed on the instrument
cluster.
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Drive modePaddle shifter
lever operationPaddle shift lever function
ECO+Reduction regenerative braking level
-Increase of regenerative braking level
SPORT+manual shift (+)
-manual shift (-)
❈ The paddle shifter function changed by selection of Drive mode.

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Vehicle Stability Management
(VSM)
This system provides further
enhancements to vehicle stability
and steering responses when a vehi-
cle is driving on a slippery road or a
vehicle detects changes in coeffi-
cient of friction between right wheels
and left wheels when braking.
VSM operation
When the VSM is in operation, ESC
indicator light ( ) blinks.
When the vehicle stability manage-
ment is operating properly, you can
feel a slight pulsation in the vehicle
and/or abnormal steering responses
(EPS- Electronic Power Steering).
This is only the effect of brake and
EPS control and indicates nothing
unusual.
The VSM does not operate when:
Driving on a sloping road such as a
gradient or incline
Driving in reverse
ESC OFF indicator light ( )
remains on the instrument cluster
EPS indicator light remains on the
instrument cluster
VSM operation off
If you press the ESC OFF button to
turn off the ESC, the VSM will also
cancel and the ESC OFF indicator
light ( ) illuminates.
To turn on the VSM, press the button
again. The ESC OFF indicator light
goes out.
WARNING- Tire/
Wheel size
When replacing tires and wheels,
make sure they are the same size
as the original tires and wheels
installed. Driving with varying
tire or wheel sizes may diminish
any supplemental safety benefits
of the VSM system.
WARNING
- Vehicle stability manage-
ment
Drive carefully even though your
vehicle has vehicle stability
management. It can only assist
you in maintaining control of the
vehicle under certain circum-
stances.

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Lane Keeping Assist operation
To activate/deactivate Lane Keeping
Assist :
With the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button in the ON posi-
tion, press the Lane Safety button
located on the instrument panel on
the lower left hand side of the driver.
The indicator ( ) in the cluster
display will initially illuminate white.
When the indicator(white) was acti-
vated in the previous ignition cycle,
the function turns on without any
control. If you press the Lane Safety
button again, the indicator on the
cluster display will go off.
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The function detects lane
markers and controls the
steering wheel by a front view
camera, therefore, if the lane
markers are hard to detect,
the function may not work
properly. Always be cautious
when using the function.
When the lane markers are
hard to detect, please refer to
“DRIVER’S ATTENTION”.
Do not remove or damage the
related parts of the front view
camera function.
Do not place objects on the
crash pad that reflect light
such as mirrors, white paper,
etc. it may cause malfunction
of Lane Keeping Assist if sun-
light is reflected.
You may not hear warning
sound of Lane Keeping Assist
because of the excessive
audio sound.
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If other beeps such as the
seat belt warning sound are in
operation and override Lane
Keeping Assist alarming func-
tion, Lane Keeping Assist
beeps may not occur.
At high vehicle speeds, the
steering torque needed for
assistance may not be suffi-
cient to keep your vehicle
within the lane. If so, the vehi-
cle may move out of its lane.
Always obey the speed limit
when using Lane Keeping
Assist.
If you attach objects to the
steering wheel, the function
may not assist steering.
If you attach objects to the
steering wheel, hands off
alarm may not work properly.
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Smart Cruise Control speed To
set Smart Cruise Control Speed :
1. Press the Driving Assist button, to
turn the function on. The Cruise
indicator ( CRUISE) in the
instrument cluster will illuminate.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed.
Smart Cruise Control speed can
be set as follows:

(110 mph) : when there is no
vehicle in front

mph) : when there is a vehicle in
front3. Push the switch down (to SET-),
and release it at the desired
speed. The set speed and vehicle
distance on the LCD screen will
illuminate.
4. Release the accelerator pedal.
The desired speed will automati-
cally be maintained.
If there is a vehicle in front of you, the
speed may decrease to maintain the
distance to the vehicle ahead.
On a steep grade, the vehicle may
slow down or speed up slightly while
going uphill or downhill.Vehicle speed may decrease on an
upward slope and increase on a
downward slope.
The speed will be set to 0 ~30 km/h
(0 ~ 20 mph) when there is a vehicle
ahead and your vehicle speed is 0
~30 km/h (0 ~ 20 mph).
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NOTICE
To reduce the risk of an accident,
always check the road conditions
when reactivating Smart Cruise
Control using the RES+ switch to
ensure the road conditions permit
safe use of Cruise Control.
To turn Smart Cruise Control off:
Press the Driving Assist button. (the
CRUISE indicator in the instrument
cluster will go off).
When Smart Cruise Control is not
needed, press the Driving Assist but-
ton and deactivate the function.
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WARNING
Take the following precautions :
If Smart Cruise Control is left
on, (cruise indicator in the
instrument cluster illuminated)
Smart Cruise Control can be
activated unintentionally. Keep
Smart Cruise Control off (cruise
indicator turn off) when Smart
Cruise Control is not used.
Do not leave the vehicle when it
is stopped by Smart Cruise
Control. If it is necessary to
leave the vehicle, turn off Smart
Cruise Control and move the
gear shift to P (Parking),
engage the parking brake, and
turn off the engine while
depressing the brake pedal.
Use Smart Cruise Control only
on roads with good traffic con-
ditions. Do not use Smart
Cruise Control in the following
situations because of the high
risk of an accident.
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What to do in an emergency
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
If your temperature gauge indicates
overheating, you will experience a
loss of power, or hear loud pinging or
knocking, the engine is probably too
hot. If this happens, you should:
1. Turn on the emergency warning
flasher and stop in a safe place.
Move the shift lever to P (Park)
and engage the parking brake.
2. If hot steam does not come out
from the engine room, carefully
open the engine room and check
whether the water pump connec-
tor is properly engaged. If the con-
nector is not properly engaged,
stop the engine immediately and
properly engage the connector.
Then, turn the engine on.
3. Turn on the air conditioner.4. If the “HEV Warning” light turns on
in the driver instrument cluster, or
engine coolant or hot steam emits
from the engine coolant filler, stop
the engine immediately. Then, call
the nearest authorized Kia dealer
for assistance. If the “Engine
Warning” light remains illuminated
or the engine coolant is not flowing
out, keep the engine running.
Open the engine hood for ventila-
tion to help cool down the engine.5. Check whether the engine coolant
temperature is low enough by
checking its temperature. If the
engine coolant level is low, please
check the connecting parts
between the radiator hose, heater
hose, and water pump for any signs
of leakage. When there is no sign of
leakage, please refill the engine
coolant. If causes and signs of
engine overheating such as warn-
ing light illumination, engine coolant
leakage, or cooling fan malfunction
are found, stop the vehicle the ear-
liest. Then, call the nearest author-
ized Kia dealer for assistance.
WARNING- Under the
Hood
While the engine is running,
keep hair, hands and clothing
away from moving parts such
as the fan and drive belts to pre-
vent injury.
WARNING- Radiator Cap
Do not remove the
radiator cap when the
engine is hot. This
can allow coolant to
blow out of the open-
ing and cause seri-
ous burns.

Maintenance
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Fuse switch
Always set the fuse switch to the ON
position before using the vehicle.
If you move the switch to the OFF
position, some items such as audio
and digital clock must be reset and
transmitter (or smart key) may not
work properly. When the switch is
Off, the caution indicator will be dis-
played on the instrument cluster.
Always place the fuse switch in the
ON position while driving the vehicle.
If the switch is located in the “OFF”
position, a caution indicator will be
displayed in the cluster.
Engine compartment fuse
replacement
1. Turn the engine start/stop button
to the OFF position and all other
switches off.
2. Remove the fuse panel cover by
pressing the tab and pulling the
cover up. When the blade type
fuse is disconnected, remove it by
using the clip designed for chang-
ing fuses located in the engine
compartment fuse box. Upon
removal, securely insert reserve
fuse of the same rating.
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CAUTION - Fuse Panel
Covers
Set all switches to ON before
driving.
If the vehicle is going to be
unused for over 1 month, set
all switches to OFF to prevent
the batteries from draining.
The contact points of the
switches may wear out with
excessive use. Please refrain
from excessive use of the
switches (except for long-term
parking for over 1 month).