2022 KIA NIRO PHEV steering

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•When HAC is active (e g , accelerating from a stop on an incline), you may notice that the brakes will momentarily remain engaged after you depress the accelerator This is normal HAC operation
•HAC provides a 2-second delay before the vehicle may star t rolling backward
QUICK TIPS
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during certain cornering maneuvers It is a good idea to keep the ESC turned ON whenever possible
Press ESC OFF button B to disable Traction Control in ESC (ESC OFF indicator will illuminate)
To turn both Traction Control and Stability Control off, press and hold ESC OFF button B (ESC OFF indicator will illuminate, and an alert sounds)
REMINDERS:
•ESC is active by default at vehicle star tup
•
The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate whenever the ESC is in operation
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
HAC does not replace the need to apply brakes while the vehicle is stopped on an incline
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
(Located left of Steering Wheel)
Press switch A up or down to adjust display brightness of the instrument
panel illumination
REMINDERS:
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The dimmer does not change brightness when lights are turned off
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The dimmer does not adjust brightness on the audio system screens; use the system’s setup menu to adjust brightness on the screens
HAC is designed to help prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when accelerating from a stop while on a steep incline
HAC automatically activates whether the ESC is OFF or ON but does NOT activate when the ESC has malfunctioned
REMINDERS:
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HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position
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In the event of HAC system malfunction, see Authorized Kia Dealer for ser vice
AUTOOFF
Instrument Cluster ControlHill-Start Assist Control (HAC)†6
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)†6
DRIVER’S PANEL
DRIVER’SPA N ELAB

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•To use electrical accessories:
ACC position
-When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP but ton once (amber light C)
ON position
-When already in the ACC position (amber light C) and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP but ton again (red light D)
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When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP but ton t wice (red light D)
-Keeping the vehicle in ACC or ON position without turning the engine on may discharge the vehicle’s bat ter y
QUICK TIPS
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
When the gear shift lever is moved into R (Reverse) and the vehicle is driven backwards, the outside rearview mirrors A will rotate downward to aid in reverse parking
To turn ON the Reverse Parking Aid Function, depress either L or R mirror buttons B
To turn OFF, depress the same buttons again
The outside rearview mirrors will automatically return to their original positions when:
•The Engine Start/Stop button is in the OFF position
•The gear shift lever is moved to any position except
R (Reverse)
•The L or R mirror buttons are not depressed
Reverse Parking Aid Function*Engine Start/Stop Button†7
(But tons panel located on Driver's Door )
REMINDERS: When the outside rear view mirror but tons are not depressed, the Reverse Parking Aid Function will not operate and the outside rear view mirrors will not rotate downward
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
REMINDERS:
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In an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the engine off and to the ACC position by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP but ton for more than 2 seconds or 3 times successively within 3 seconds
•
If the Smar t Key bat ter y is weak or not working properly, hold the Smar t Key fob up to the ENGINE START/STOP but ton (Lock but ton side closest) and press the but ton to star t the engine
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With the engine off, hydraulic power assist for steering and braking will be disabled and the vehicle will be more dif ficult to control
To start the engine:
•Depress the brake pedal
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Press the ENGINE START/STOP button while gear shift is in P (Park) or (N) Neutral
To turn the vehicle OFF, press the ENGINE
START/STOP button
To use the ENGINE START/STOP button, you must
have the Smart Key fob on your person
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Engine Start/Stop Button Video
Kia Smart & Folding Key Fobs Video
QR CODEHill-Start Assist Control (HAC)†6
DRIVER’S PANEL
DRIVER’SPA N EL
A
B
CD

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Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Headlight position
Parking light position
AUTO*Auto Light Position / DRL / HBA*
OFFOFF position
To operate:
•Rotate lever to change the Headlight function
•Push lever to turn High Beams ON
•Pull lever to flash Headlights/High Beams
High Beam Assist (HBA)* – The High Beam Assist is designed to automatically adjust the headlight range by switching between high and low beams based on light detected from oncoming vehicles and road conditions
When switch is in the AUTO position and the vehicle’s ignition or the Engine Start/Stop button* is on, the High Beam Assist will operate To turn HBA off, change the switch setting
AUTO Light position – When the light switch is in the AUTO Light position, the tail lights and headlights will turn ON/OFF automatically depending on the amount of light outside the vehicle
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) – DRL may help others to see the front of your vehicle during the day The lights will be on automatically when the ignition or Engine Start/Stop button* is ON and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position, unless one of the following occurs:
•Headlights are on
•Parking brake is applied
•Fog lights are on
•Engine is turned off
Turn Signals & Fog Lights*
To operate:
•Tu r n Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right/
Left Turn Signal
•Fog Lights - Press switch A to turn Fog Lights ON/OFF
One-Touch Lane Change Signal is activated by briefly pressing the Turn Signal Lever slightly for less than 1 second and then releasing The lane change signal will blink 3 times
To change how many times (3/5/7) the Lane Change Signal blinks, go to User Settings Mode in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes REMINDERS:
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High Beam Assist does not operate below cer tain speeds, or in some lighting and driving conditions Please be aware of your surroundings and exercise proper road etiquet te when operating a vehicle while using the high beams
•HBA will operate when vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph
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If the lever is pushed away from you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off and the high beams will be on continuously If the lever is pulled toward you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off
•If the light switch is switched to the headlight position, HBA will turn off and low beams will be on continuously
•DRL only operates during the day time
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The DRL system turns off when the headlights are ON, parking brake is applied or the front fog lights are turned on
REMINDER: Headlights must be ON for Fog Light operation
Headlights & High Beams
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
STEERING

WHEEL CONTROLSA

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If ignition is cycled, the Heated Steering Wheel turns OFF Press but ton again to turn ON
QUICK TIP
•Pressing lever up increases Intermit tent wipe frequency and wipe speed Pressing lever down decreases frequency of wipes
•Set the wiper to OFF position when the wiper is not in use
•LO and HI sets wiper speed No intermit tent wipe function on Rear Wipers
QUICK TIPS
(Located below gear shift)
Heated Steering Wheel Button*
REMINDER: If the steering wheel becomes too warm, turn the system off The heated steering wheel may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time
OFF
LO
HI
REAR
Windshield/Rear Wipers & Washers
To operate Rear Wiper & Washer:
•Rotate Rear Wiper switch to change Wiper modes
•Push to spray and wipe
Windshield MIST: Single wipeOFF: Wiper offINT: Intermittent wipeLO: Slow wipeHI: Fast wipe
Rear HI: Continuous wipeLO: Intermittent* wipeOFF: Wiper off
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 the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Wipers and Wipers Stalk Video
QR CODE
Press button A to turn ON/OFF steering wheel heater while the ignition or Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position
Steering wheel heater will turn off automatically in 30 minutes, or when button is pressed again to deactivate Steering wheel heater will turn ON or OFF automatically depending on the steering wheel temperature
To operate Windshield Wipers and Washers:
•Move lever Up/Down to change Wiper modes
•Press switch B Up/Down to adjust Intermittent Wipe Speed
•Pull lever to spray and wipe
B
A
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
STEERING

WHEEL CONTROLS

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It may be helpful to pull/push bot tom of Steering Wheel towards/away from you to adjust desired distance
QUICK TIP
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel†1 8
Do not at tempt to adjust steering wheel position when vehicle is in motion as this may cause you to lose control of the vehicle
To adjust the Steering Wheel, push the lock-release lever A down and adjust the desired angle B and distance C
When finished, pull the lock-release lever A up to lock Steering Wheel in place
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
STEERING

WHEEL CONTROLS
B
A
C

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During the pairing process, be sure to accept the connection requests on the phone for contacts download and to allow acceptance of all future Bluetooth® connection requests
QUICK TIP
A
Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower speaker volume Mute button: Press to mute the microphone during a call
B Talk button: Press to activate voice recognition/bring up menus/place calls with minimal voice command prompts from the system Press and hold to exit voice recognition

UVO link with Navigation system* – When enrolled with a UVO link subscription, press this button to activate the UVO Voice Assist to use navigation guidance and search destinations
C Receive/Place Call button: Press to receive/place/answer calls In vehicles with navigation, if no phone is paired, press button to pair a phone
D End Call button: Press to end a call, reject an incoming call or cancel a function
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology†3 , 1 6
Yo u r vehicle’s steering wheel but tons may differ from those in the illustrations See your Owner ’s Manual for more details
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided Drivers should remain at tentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving
For more information, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide For Bluetooth® Wireless Technology FAQs, go to w w w kia com, Owners section, or call Consumer Information for Bluetooth® Technology at (800) 333-4KIA Refer to your Owner ’s Manual for more specific Bluetooth® Wireless Technology phone pairing and operation instructions
Pairing a Phone
For instructions on how to pair a phone, refer to the Car Multimedia System User ’s Manual or your vehicle’s Quick Start Guide
How to Place a Call
•Option 1: Press the Receive/Place Call button C (displays the phone screen with call history)
•Option 2: Press the Talk button B Then say the command “Call {name}” or “Dial {number}” followed by contact name or number
(Type B shown)
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Phone book transfer upload time varies by phone model and with the number of phone book entries
•When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command
•Because of differences in phone qualit y, ser vice providers and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology chip programming, functionalit y may differ from one phone to another
•The system may register or pair multiple Bluetooth® devices See the Car Multimedia System User ’s Manual for more information on setup and limitations
QUICK TIPS
When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command
QUICK TIP
AUDIO SYSTEMS
AUDIOSYSTEMS
MODEB
A
CD

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Pressing the Audio Mode but ton for more than 1 second will turn Audio Mode ON/OFF
QUICK TIP
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Bluetooth® Music Streaming: If the Bluetooth® music is inaudible or too low, you may need to turn up the volume on the connected phone
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When placing a call, speak in a natural, moderate tone, with clear pronunciation The system may have trouble recognizing commands if you speak too softly or too loudly
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Always wait for the beep before speaking any commands
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Close windows and turn off A /C - Open windows, weather (wind/rain), or an A /C fan operating at higher speeds can inter fere with Voice Recognition
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Press the talk but ton and say “Help” to get a list of available commands
QUICK TIPSVoice Recognition and Phone Contact Tips
The system may have difficulty understanding some accents or uncommon names Improve the per formance by making a few simple changes to your phone contacts To help optimize the Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Voice Recognition system, see other tips and reminders under Quick Tips
•Use full names (first and last names) vs short or single-syllable names (e g , “John Smith” vs “Dad,” “Smith Residence” vs “Home”)
•Avoid using special characters, emojis or hyphenated names (e g , @, &, #, /, -, *, +, etc )
•Avoid using acronyms (e g , “In Case of Emergency” vs “ICE”) or words with all capital letters
•Spell words completely, no abbreviations (e g , “Doctor Smith” vs “Dr Smith”)
Audio Controls†1 6
A
Audio MODE button: Press to cycle through FM/AM/SiriusXM®/ Media modes
Audio System ON/OFF: Press to turn power on Press and hold to turn power off (Standard Audio System - Value only)
B
Seek/Preset button: FM/AM/SiriusXM® Modes: Press up/down to advance through Preset Stations Press and hold to auto seek
Media Mode: Press up/down to move Track Up/Down Press & hold up/down to fast forward/rewind (except for Bluetooth® Audio)
C
Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower volume
Mute button: Press to mute all audio
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided Drivers should remain at tentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park
For fur ther audio system operation, refer to pages 36-44
Your vehicle’s steering wheel but tons may differ from those in the illustration See your Owner ’s Manual for more details
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Voice Recognition Tips Video
QR CODEBluetooth® Wireless Technology†3 , 1 6 (continued)
AUDIO SYSTEMS
AUDIOSYSTEMS
B
A
C

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One-Click Fuel Cap Video
QR CODE
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
AUTOOFF
Fuel Filler Lid
(But tons located on Driver's Panel to the left of the Steering Wheel)
Hood Release Lever and Latch
(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:
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The Fuel Filler Door Release but ton is located on the left side of the Steering Wheel on the lower but ton panel
•
It is normal to hear one click when tightening and for the Fuel Cap to click back when released
CLICK!
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
REMINDERS:
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Sunvisor may not shield all direct light
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Do not operate the vehicle if Sunvisor is impairing your visibilit y
•
Be aware of your seating position when adjusting or swinging Sunvisor around from the front or side windows
Sunvisor†1 7
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
There may be a delay in Fuel Filler Lid opening for about 20 seconds due to depressurization
QUICK TIP
Use the Sunvisor to shield direct light through the front or side windows Slide the Sunvisor out and adjust as needed
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
B
A
C
OTHER KEY FEATURES
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