2022 KIA NIRO PHEV Owners Manual

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Features of your vehicle
✽ ✽NOTICE
• The sunshade opens automatically
when the sunroof glass is opened,
but the sunshade does not close
automatically when the sunroof
glass is closed. Also, only the sun-
shade cannot be closed when the
sunroof glass is opened.
• Do not pull the sunshade up or down, or apply excessive force as
such action may damage the sun-
shade or cause it to malfunction.
Tilt open/close
Push the sunroof switch upward,
the sunroof glass tilts open.
Push the sunroof switch forward, the sunroof glass automatically
closes.
To stop the sunroof movement at any
point, push the sunroof switch in any
direction.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
The sunroof glass cannot slide open
and tilt open at the same time. You
cannot tilt the sunroof glass open
while the sunroof glass is slide open.
Also, you cannot slide the sunroof
glass open while the sunroof is tilt
open. Slide open or tilt open with the
sunroof glass when the sunroof glass
is completely closed.
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Slide open/close
Push the sunroof switch rearward,
the sunshade and sunroof glass
slide open.
Push the sunroof switch forward,
only the sunroof glass closes.
Push the sunroof switch forward or rearward to the first detent posi-
tion, the sunroof glass moves until
the switch is released. Push the sunroof switch forward or
rearward to the second detent
position, the sunroof glass oper-
ates automatically (auto slide fea-
ture).
To stop the sunroof movement at
any point, push the sunroof switch
in any direction.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
To reduce wind noise while driving,
we recommend that you drive at the
recommended position before the
maximum slide open position.
Automatic reversal
If the sunroof glass senses any
obstacle while it is closing automati-
cally, it will reverse direction then
stop at a certain position.
The auto reverse function may not
work if an object thin or soft is caught
between the sliding sunroof glass
and sunroof sash.
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✽ ✽NOTICE
• Do not continue to push the sun-
roof switch after the sunroof is
fully opened, closed, or tilted.
Damage to the sunroof motor
could occur.
• Continuous operations such as slide open/close, tilt open/close,
etc. may cause the motor or sun-
roof system to malfunction. • Regularly remove any accumulat-
ed dust on the sunroof rail.
• Dust accumulated between the sunroof and roof panel can make
noise Open the sunroof and
remove dust regularly using a
clean cloth.
• Do not try to open the sunroof when the temperature is below
freezing or when the sunroof is
covered with snow or ice. The sun-
roof may not work properly and
may break if opened by force.
• Do not open or drive with the sun- roof glass open immediately after
rain or washing the vehicle. Water
may wet the interior of the vehicle.
• Do not extend any luggage outside the sunroof while driving. Vehicle
damage may occur if the vehicle
suddenly stops.
Resetting the sunroof
In some circumstances resetting the
sunroof operation may need to be
performed. Some instances where
resetting the sunroof may be
required include:
When the 12-volt battery is either
disconnected or discharged
When the sunroof fuse is replaced
If the sunroof one-touch AUTO OPEN/CLOSE operation is not
functioning properly
WARNING
Make sure heads, hands, armsor any other body parts or
objects are out of the way
before operating the sunroof.
Body parts or objects may get
caught causing injuries or
vehicle damage.
Never deliberately use your body parts to test the auto-
matic reversal function. The
sunroof glass may reverse
direction, but there is a risk of
injury.
WARNING
Do not extend your head, arms,
body parts or objects outside
the sunroof while driving.
Injuries may occur if the vehicle
suddenly stops.
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Sunroof resetting procedure:
1. It is recommended to perform the
reset procedure with the vehicle
engine running. Start the vehicle in
P (Park).
2. Make sure the sunroof glass is in the fully closed position. If the sun-
roof glass is open, push the switch
forward until the sunroof glass is
fully closed.
3. Release the switch when the sun- roof glass is fully closed.
4. Push the switch forward until the sunroof glass moves slightly. Then
release the switch.
5. Once again push and hold the sunroof switch forward until the
sunroof glass slides open and
close. Do not release the switch
until the operation is completed. If
you release the switch during
operation, start the procedure
again from step 2.
✽ ✽NOTICE
If the sunroof does reset when the
vehicle battery is disconnected or dis-
charged, or the sunroof fuse is blown,
the sunroof may not operate normally.
Sunroof open warning
If the driver turns off the engine
when the sunroof is not fully closed,
the warning chime will sound for sev-
eral seconds and the sunroof open
warning will appear on the cluster
LCD display.
Close the sunroof securely when
leaving your vehicle.
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CAUTION
Make sure the sunroof is closed
fully when leaving your vehicle.
If the sunroof is left open, rainor snow may wet the interior ofthe vehicle. Also, leaving thesunroof open when the vehicleis unattended may invite theft.

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Features of your vehicle
Electric Power Steering
(EPS)
The power steering uses a motor to
assist you in steering the vehicle. If
the engine is off or if the power steer-
ing system becomes inoperative, the
vehicle may still be steered, but it will
require increased steering effort.
The EPS is controlled by a power
steering control unit which senses
the steering wheel torque and vehi-
cle speed to command the motor.
The steering becomes heavier as the
vehicle’s speed increases and
becomes lighter as the vehicle’s
speed decreases for optimum steer-
ing control.
Should you notice any change in the
effort required to steer during normal
vehicle operation, have the power
steering checked by an authorized
Kia dealer. When you operate the steering
wheel in low temperature, noise
may occur. If temperature rises, the
noise will likely disappear. This is a
normal condition.
When the vehicle is stationary, and the steering wheel is turned all the
way to the left or right continuous-
ly, the steering wheel becomes
harder to turn. The power assist is
limited to protect the motor from
overheating.
As time passes, the steering wheel
will return to its normal condition.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
The following symptoms may occur
during normal vehicle operation:
• The EPS warning light does not
illuminate.
• The steering gets heavy immedi- ately after turning the ENGINE
START/STOP button is ON posi-
tion. This happens as the system
performs the EPS system diagnos-
tics. When the diagnostics are
completed, the steering wheel will
return to its normal condition.
• A click noise may be heard from the EPS relay after turning the
ENGINE START/STOP button is
ON or OFF position.
• A motor noise may be heard when the vehicle is at a stop or at a low
driving speed.
• If the Electric Power Steering System does not operate normally,
the warning light will illuminate on
the instrument cluster. The steer-
ing wheel may become difficult to
control or operate abnormally.
Take your vehicle to an authorized
Kia dealer and have the vehicle
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• When abnormality is detected in
the electric power steering system,
to prevent a deadly accident, the
steering assist function will stop.
At this time, the warning light
turns on or blinks on the cluster.
The steering wheel may become
difficult to control or operate.
Have your vehicle checked imme-
diately, after moving the vehicle to
a safe zone.
• When the charging system warning light comes on due to low voltage
(when the alternator or battery
does not operate normally or mal-
function), the steering wheel may
require increased steering effort.
• If the vehicle needs to be jump started due to battery discharge,
the steering wheel may not function
normally. This is a temporary situ-
ation caused by low battery volt-
age. It will be solved once the bat-
tery is charged. Check for normal
steering function by turning the
steering wheel slowly before driv-
ing the vehicle.Tilt and telescopic steering
Tilt and telescopic steering allows
you to adjust the steering wheel
before you drive. You can also raise it
to give your legs more space when
you get on or off the vehicle.
The steering wheel should be posi-
tioned so that it is comfortable for
you to drive, while permitting you to
see the instrument panel warning
lights and gauges. To change the steering wheel angle,
pull down the lock-release lever (1),
adjust the steering wheel to the
desired angle (2) and height (3) then
pull up the lock-release lever to lock
(4) the steering wheel in place. Be
sure to adjust the steering wheel to
the desired position before driving.
✽ ✽NOTICE
After adjustment, sometimes the
lock release lever may not lock the
steering wheel. It is not a malfunc-
tion. This occurs when two gears are
not engaged correctly. In this case,
adjust the steering wheel again and
then lock the steering wheel.
WARNING- Steering
wheel adjustment
Never adjust the angle and
height of the steering wheel
while driving. You may lose
steering control.
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Heated steering wheel
(if equipped)
With the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button is ON position,
pressing the heated steering wheel
button warms the steering wheel.
The indicator on the button will illumi-
nate.
To turn the heated steering wheel off,
press the button once again. The
indicator on the button will turn off.
✽ ✽NOTICE
The heated steering wheel will turn
off automatically approximately 30
minutes after the heated steering
wheel is turned on.
CAUTION
Do not install any type of grip
cover for the steering wheel, itmay impair the function of theheated steering wheel system.
When cleaning the heated steering wheel, do not use anorganic solvent such as paintthinner, benzene, alcohol andgasoline. Doing so may dam-age the surface of the steeringwheel.
If the surface of steering wheel is damaged by sharpobject, damage to the heatedsteering wheel componentscould occur.
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WARNING
If the steering wheel becomes
too warm, turn the system off.
The heated steering wheel may
cause burns even at low tem-
peratures, especially if used for
long periods of time.

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Horn
To sound the horn, press the horn
symbols on your steering wheel.
Check the horn regularly to be sure it
operates properly.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
To sound the horn, press the area
indicated by the horn symbol on
your steering wheel (see illustra-
tion). The horn will operate only
when this area is pressed.
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