2022 KIA NIRO PHEV hood release

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

•When leaving your keys with parking lot at tendants 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
QUICK TIPS
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)*
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REMINDERS:
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As a bulb check, the EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON
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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
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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
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:
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Auto Hold only operates when vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or Neutral
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To reduce the risk of an accident, do not activate Auto Hold while driving downhill, backing up or parking your vehicle
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Do not solely rely on the Auto Hold system to keep the vehicle stopped Always pay at tention to traf fic and road conditions, and be prepared to depress the brakes
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
49*IF EQUIPPEDALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Electric Parking Brake Video
QR CODE
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 brake pedal is engaged and shifter is shifted out of P (Park) to R (Reverse) or shifted out of N (Neutral) to Reverse or D (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 is OFF
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CENTER PANEL
CENTERPA N EL

57†LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER | *IF EQUIPPEDALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
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
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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
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Be aware of your seating position when adjusting or swinging Sunvisor around from the front or side windows
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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
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
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