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As you get to know your new Kia, you can explore this booklet to better understand
how to operate its many features and systems. You can find the complete Table of
Contents on the next two pages, but first, be sure to review the following to better
understand some of your Kia’s most used features:
1 Smart Key / Remote Start* 55
2 Front Seat Headrest Adjustment / Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat* 51-52
3 Seat Warmers* 50
4 Folding Rear Seats 53
5 Windshield Wipers & Washers 34
6 Smart Cruise Control (SCC)* 24
7 Normal Maintenance Schedule Back Cover
8 User Settings – Instrument Cluster 09
9 Vehicle Settings* - Audio Head Unit 10
10 Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 36-37
11 UVO link Activation* / UVO Assistance* 39
12 Standard Audio System - Value* 41
13 Standard Audio System - Value with UVO link* 42
14 UVO link* 43
15 UVO link with Navigation* 44
16 Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® Setup 38
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe personal injury and death. The driver’s primary responsibility is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle, and handheld devices, other equipment or vehicle systems which take the driver’s eyes, attention and focus away from the safe operation of a vehicle or that are not permissible by law should never be used during operation of the vehicle.
www kia com Consumer Affairs – Roadside Assistance†1 3: 1-800-333-4KIA (800-333-4542)
Always check the Owner ’s Manual for complete operating information and safet y warnings
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS *IF EQUIPPED
GETTING STARTED
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2*IF EQUIPPEDNIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
VIDEOS & QR CODES Inside Front Cover
INSTRUMENT CLUSTERInstrument Cluster Overview 03Indicators & Warning Lights 04Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 05Hybrid / Plug-In Hybrid Indicators at Star tup 06Hybrid / Plug-In Hybrid Modes 06Spor t/ECO Modes 07Fuel Economy 07
VEHICLE SETTINGSTrip Modes / Trip Computer 08LCD Instrument Cluster Modes* 08User Set tings - Instrument Cluster 09Vehicle Set tings* - Audio Head Unit 10Service Interval Mode 11
H Y B R I D / P LU G - I N H Y B R I D S YS T E MPlug-In Hybrid Display* 12Instrument Cluster - Energy Flow 13Emergency Star ting* (Hybrid only) 15Charging the Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle 16Charging Connector Auto/Lock Mode 18Scheduled Charging* (Plug-In Hybrid only) 18
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)* 19Lane Keeping Assist (LK A)* 20Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)* 22Driver At tention Warning (DAW)* 22Leading Vehicle Depar ture Aler t (LVDA)* 23Cruise Control 23Smar t Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go* 24Navigation-based Smar t Cruise Control (NSCC)* 25Lane Following Assist (LFA)* 26Highway Driving Assist (HDA)* 27Rear View Monitor (RVM)* 28Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)* 28Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)* 29
DRIVER’S PANELInstrument Cluster Control 30Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 30Hill-Star t Assist Control (HAC) 30Reverse Parking Aid Function* 31Engine Star t/Stop But ton 31Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock 32Manual Folding Mirrors* 32Automatic Door Lock/Unlock 32Power/Heated Outside Mirrors* 32Power Folding Outside Mirrors* 32
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLSHeadlights & High Beams 33Turn Signals & Fog Lights* 33Heated Steering Wheel But ton* 34Windshield / Rear Wipers & Washers 34Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel 35
AUDIO SYSTEMSBluetooth® Wireless Technology 36 Audio Controls 37Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® S et up* 38UVO link Activation* / UVO Assistance* 39Kia Access with UVO link App Download 40Kia Access with UVO link App Features Guide 40Standard Audio System - Value* 41Standard Audio System* - Value with UVO link 42UVO link* 43UVO link with Navigation* 44
CENTER PANELDigital Clock 45Multimedia USB Por t, Charger Por ts / AC Inver ter* 45Wireless Smar tphone Charging System* 46Automatic Climate Control 47Automatic Gear Shift with Spor tmatic® Shifting 48Dual Clutch Transmission 48Paddle Shifters* 48Electric Parking Brake (EPB)* / Auto Hold* 49Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats* 50
SEATINGDriver Position Memory System* 51Front Seat Headrest Adjustment 51Rear Occupant Aler t (ROA) with Door Monitoring 51Power Adjustable Driver ’s Seat* 526-Way Manual Adjustable Driver ’s Seat* 52Folding Rear Seats 53
OTHER KEY FEATURESRemote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)* 54Smar t Key / Remote Star t* 55Double-Turn Lock/Unlock All 55Map/Room Lamps 56Sunroof Operation* 56Hood Release Lever and Latch 57Sunvisor 57Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator 57Fuel Filler Lid 57Liftgate Release But ton* 58High Voltage Bat tery Air Intake 58Child-Protector Rear Door Locks (Manual) 59Tire Mobility Kit 59
SAFETY FEATURESOccupant Detection System (ODS) /Passenger Airbag Off Indicator 60Seat Belts 60
MAINTENANCE CHART Back Cover
LEGAL DISCLAIMERS Inside Back Cover

6*IF EQUIPPEDNIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
Hybrid / Plug-In Hybrid Indicators at Startup
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40 160
60 140
80 120
100
E
F
AUTO120miles
A
Hybrid System Gauge – Indicates how economically the vehicle is being driven
•CHARGE (Blue zone): High-efficiency range
•ECO (Green zone): Normal-efficiency range
•POWER (Grey zone): Low-efficiency range
B EV Mode – Illuminates when the electric motor is powering the vehicle
C
Ready – Illuminates when the hybrid system is operational Even if the engine is off, the vehicle can be driven
D State of Charge (SOC) – Displays the hybrid battery charge status
To change the Plug-In Hybrid Mode, press the EV/HEV button E (PHEV only); switch between Electric (EV) mode and Hybrid (HEV) mode each time the button is pressed The LCD on the Instrument Cluster will display the following messages:
•Automatic Mode
•V Electric Mode - Charge Depleting: The high-voltage (hybrid) battery is being used to drive the vehicle
•HEV Hybrid mode - Charge Sustaining: The high-voltage (hybrid) battery and gasoline engine are being used to drive the vehicle
REMINDER: Avoid star ting or driving the vehicle when the fuel tank is empt y As the engine will be incapable of charging the high-voltage hybrid bat ter y, the bat ter y will lose its charge and may be damaged
EV
HEV
(Type A cluster shown)For more information, refer to the Owner ’s Manual
For more information, refer to the Owner ’s Manual
Hybrid / Plug-In Hybrid Modes (Plug-In Hybrid only)
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
INSTRUMENTCLUSTER
B
A
C
D
E

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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
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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
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Voice Recognition Tips Video
QR CODEBluetooth® Wireless Technology†3 , 1 6 (continued)
AUDIO SYSTEMS
AUDIOSYSTEMS
B
A
C

Press briefly to do the following:• FM/AM mode: Play the previous/next frequency• MEDIA mode: Change the track, file or title (except for AUX)Press and hold to do the following (over 0 8 seconds):• FM/AM mode: Move quickly through all of the frequencies When released, the system seeks the next available frequency• MEDIA mode: Rewinds or fast for wards the track or file (except for AUX and Bluetooth® Audio)
ENTER
PWR VOL
FILE
TUNE
RADIOMEDIA SEEKTRACK SETUP
Standard Audio System - Value* – F M / A M / S i r i u s X M®†1 5/Media (USB, Bluetooth®†3 A u d i o ) *
Press to Power ON/OFF Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to select Custom keyPress to select FM/AM/ SiriusXM®* modes
Press to select MEDIA mode
Press to display SETUP/Set tings mode
In Radio/Media modes, rotate knob to search for stations/ channels/tracks/songs/files
REMINDER: Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided Drivers should remain at tentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the audio system 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
Sound Settings: To adjust the sound settings:
•Press the SETUP key on the audio head unit or the onscreen MENU button, when in MEDIA mode Select the onscreen SOUND button, or SOUND SETTINGS
•
Select the menu item (Position, Volume, Tone, Priority, Advanced, Default, FM Radio Noise Cancel*)
•
Use the onscreen buttons to adjust settings Press the return button to save settings
Presets: Press the STAR button next to or below the Radio Station display This saves the current station as a preset
SiriusXM® Smart Favorites: For the first ten favorite SiriusXM® channels, you may play live or repeat from the beginning of a song or a program segment In Radio mode, choose SiriusXM®, then select any of the first ten favorites During song or program play, tap the Skip Backward icon to start from the beginning of the song or program Tap the Play Live icon to return to the live broadcast
Custom Key H: A programmable key to provide quick access to one of several available system features To Program the Custom Key: Press and hold the Custom key Select one of the available features you would like the Custom key to open
Map/software updates - To keep your map and software up to date, free of charge, visit the official Kia update webpage at https://update kia com/US/EN/Main Note,
visiting a dealer for software update may include an additional charge
For more information, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide For other audio system information, refer to pages 36-44
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Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Standard Audio System - Value Videos
QR CODE
•Volume level bet ween different audio modes:
-
When switching bet ween audio modes (AM, FM, Bluetooth® Audio, etc ), the audio system saves the previous volume level you were listening to For example, if you were listening to FM radio at volume level 20 then switched to Bluetooth® Audio and adjusted the volume level to 30, the volume level will be at 20 when you switch back to FM radio
-When using Bluetooth® Audio, the overall volume is dependent on your device’s volume If the volume is turned down low on your device it will remain low even if the system volume is turned up
•This system suppor ts Android Auto™ (USB & wireless connection) and Apple CarPlay® (wireless connection only)
•
Navigation may be available when connected to Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay® suppor ted smar tphones
•Voice Recognition function is available when connected to Android Auto™ and Apply CarPlay®
•
At any time, you can interrupt Command Feedback by pressing the TALK but ton; when using the voice command feature, wait for the system to BEEP before speaking the command
•
A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the system should be operated when the engine is running to prevent bat ter y discharge
QUICK TIPS
AUDIO SYSTEMS
AUDIOSYSTEMS

Press briefly to do the following:• FM/AM mode: Play the previous/next frequency• SiriusXM®* mode: Change the channel• MEDIA mode: Change the track, file or title (except for AUX)Press and hold to do the following (over 0 8 seconds):• FM/AM mode: Move quickly through all of the frequencies When released, the system seeks the next available frequency• MEDIA mode: Rewinds or fast for wards the track or file (except for AUX and Bluetooth® Audio)
ENTER
PWR VOL
FILE
TUNE
RADIOMEDIA SEEKTRACK SETUPPress to Power ON/OFF Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to select Custom keyPress to select FM/AM/SiriusXM®* modes
Press to select MEDIA mode
Press to display SETUP/Set tings mode
In Radio/SiriusXM®/Media modes, rotate knob to search for stations/ channels/tracks/songs/files
Standard Audio System - Value with UVO link*
— FM/AM/SiriusXM®†1 5/Media (USB, Bluetooth®†3 Audio)*
Sound Settings: To adjust the sound set tings: 1 Press the SETUP key on the audio head unit or the onscreen MENU but ton, when in MEDIA mode Select the onscreen SOUND but ton, or SOUND SETTINGS 2 Select the menu item (Position, Volume, Tone, Priority, Advanced, Default, FM Radio Noise Cancel*)3 Use the onscreen but tons to adjust set tings Press the return but ton to save set tingsPresets: Press the STAR but ton next to or below the Radio Station display This saves the current station as a presetSiriusXM® Smart Favorites: For the first ten favorite SiriusXM® channels, you may play live or repeat from the beginning of a song or a program segment In Radio mode, choose SiriusXM®, then select any of the first ten favorites During song or program play, tap the Skip Backward icon to star t from the beginning of the song or program Tap the Play Live icon to return to the live broadcastCustom Key H A programmable key to provide quick access to one of several available system features To Program the Custom Key: Press and hold the Custom key Select one of the available features you would like the Custom key to openMap/software updates: To keep your map and software up to date, free of charge, visit the official Kia update webpage at ht tps://update kia com/US/EN/Main Note, visiting a dealer for software update may include an additional charge
REMINDERS:
•
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided Drivers should remain at tentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the audio system 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
•Prolonged use of the audio head unit in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s bat ter y
Your vehicle’s audio system may differ from that in the illustration
UVO link may be unavailable for model year 2022 vehicles sold or purchased in Massachuset ts See UVO Terms of Ser vice at owners kia com for more information
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Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Standard Audio System - Value Videos
QR CODE
•Volume level bet ween different audio modes:
-
When switching bet ween audio modes (AM, FM, Bluetooth® Audio, etc ), the audio system saves the previous volume level you were listening to For example, if you were listening to FM radio at volume level 20 then switched to Bluetooth® Audio and adjusted the volume level to 30, the volume level will be at 20 when you switch back to FM radio
-
When using Bluetooth® Audio, the overall volume is dependent on your device’s volume If the volume is turned down low on your device it will remain low even if the system volume is turned up
•This system suppor ts Android Auto™ (USB & wireless connection) and Apple CarPlay® (wireless connection only)
•
Navigation may be available when connected to Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay® suppor ted smar tphones
•When using the voice command feature, wait for the system to BEEP before speaking the command
•
At any time, you can interrupt Command Feedback by pressing the TALK but ton
•
A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the UVO link should be operated when the engine is running to prevent bat ter y discharge
QUICK TIPS
AUDIO SYSTEMS
AUDIOSYSTEMS

Press briefly to do the following:• FM/AM mode: Play the previous/next frequency• SiriusXM®* mode: Change the channel• MEDIA mode: Change the track, file or title (except for AUX)Press and hold to do the following (over 0 8 seconds):• FM/AM mode: Move quickly through all of the frequencies When released, the system seeks the next available frequency• MEDIA mode: Rewinds or fast for wards the track or file (except for AUX and Bluetooth® Audio)
ENTER
PWR VOL
FILE
TUNE
RADIOMEDIA SEEKTRACK SETUP
UVO link*†1 – FM/AM/SiriusXM®*†15/Media (USB, Bluetooth®†3 Audio, My Music)
For fur ther operational information, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide
Press to Power ON/OFF Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to select Custom key
Press to select FM/AM/SiriusXM®* modes
Press to select MEDIA mode
Press to display SETUP/Set tings mode
In Radio/SiriusXM®/Media modes, rotate knob to search for stations/ channels/tracks/songs/files
Sound Settings: To adjust the audio system sound set tings:
1 Press the SETUP key on the audio head unit
2 Select the onscreen SOUND but ton, or SOUND SETTINGS
3 Select the menu item (Position, Tone, Priority, Advanced, Default)
4 Use the onscreen but tons to adjust set tings Press the return but ton to save settings
Radio Presets: You can listen to FM, AM and SiriusXM®* radio and save frequently used stations To Save a Preset, press and hold the desired slot This saves the current station in the selected slot
SiriusXM®* Smart Favorites: For the first ten favorite SiriusXM®* channels, you may play live or repeat from the beginning of a song or a program segment In Radio mode, choose SiriusXM®*, then select any of the first six favorites During song or program play, tap the Skip Backward icon to star t from the beginning of
the song or program Tap the Play Live icon to return to the live broadcast
Custom Key H
A programmable key to provide quick access to one of several available system features To Program the Custom Key, press and hold the Custom Key Select one of the available features you would like the Custom Key to open
Map/software updates: To keep your map and software up to date, free of charge, visit the official Kia update webpage at ht tps://update kia com/US/EN/Main Note, visiting a dealer for software update may include an additional chargeREMINDER: Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided Drivers should remain at tentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the audio system 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
Your audio system may differ from those in the illustrations
UVO link may be unavailable for model year 2022 vehicles sold or purchased in Massachuset ts See UVO Terms of Ser vice at owners kia com for more information
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Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
UVO link Video
QR CODE
•Volume level bet ween different audio modes:
-
When switching bet ween audio modes (AM, FM, Bluetooth® Audio, etc ), the audio system saves the previous volume level you were listening to For example, if you were listening to FM radio at volume level 20 then switched to Bluetooth® Audio and adjusted the volume level to 30, the volume level will be at 20 when you switch back to FM radio
-
When using Bluetooth® Audio, the overall volume is dependent on your device’s volume If the volume is turned down low on your device it will remain low even if the system volume is turned up
•This system suppor ts Android Auto™ (USB & wireless connection) and Apple CarPlay® (wireless connection only)
•
Navigation may be available when connected to Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay® supported smartphones
•When using the voice command feature, wait for the system to BEEP before speaking the command
•
At any time, you can interrupt Command Feedback by pressing the TALK but ton
•
A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the UVO link should be operated when the engine is running to prevent bat ter y discharge
•Prolonged use of the audio head unit in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s bat ter y
QUICK TIPS
AUDIO SYSTEMS
AUDIOSYSTEMS