2023 KIA NIRO EV lock

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Accessing the All Menus screen
You can see All Menus on the Home screen.
Press and gently swipe the Home screen to the left as shown below.
The All Menus screen appears. You can see the list of all functions of the system.
AThe screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Using the split screen (if equipped)
You can set to display various information such as map, Radio/Media info, driving info, and
clock on the split system screen.
Opening the split screen
Press the split screen button.
The split screen appears on the right.

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Max. % Charge
You can set the battery amount to charge.
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AC charging ensures the optimal battery performance for a long time compared to DC
charging.

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When the battery amount reaches the target level, charging stops. When you charge only
the required battery amount, it can ensure the optimal battery performance for a long
time, compared to full battery charging.
Charging Current
You can set the charging current depending on the installed charger type.

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The charging time may vary depending on charging conditions.

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If a problem occurs during charging, lower the charging current and try again. If you
lower the charging current, it may take longer to charge the battery.
Winter Mode (if equipped)
Can increase the battery temperature in advance to enhance the charging and driving
performance when scheduling charge or climate controls in winter. This decreases the
drivable distance because it causes to drain the battery faster.
Utility Mode
Turns on utility mode. When this function is on, electric systems on the vehicle are operated
using the driving (high-voltage) battery.

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To turn off utility mode, press the Start button.
Smart Regeneration (if equipped)
Set to activate regenerative braking automatically based on the vehicle state or driving
conditions.
Smart Regeneration System (if equipped)
Adjusts the deceleration strength during Smart Regeneration System.
Charging Connector Locking Mode (if equipped)
Configure the lock mode setting for the connected charging cable.
Charging Voice Prompts (if equipped)
Configure the settings so that voice information about charging status is provided as soon as
charging begins.
Trailer Mode (if equipped)
Maintain driving performance and estimate the drivable range when a trailer is connected.

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Vehicle location may not be displayed correctly if:

The vehicle is driving on a Y-shaped or winding road with narrow angles.

The vehicle is driving closely to another road.

The vehicle is driving on a road where there are many tall buildings in the vicinity.

The vehicle is driving on a new road or a road under construction.

The vehicle is transported by a ferry or heavy-duty transport vehicle.

The vehicle is driving in a rugged mountain area or on a steep curve road.

The vehicle is entering a public road after making a turn through the turntable in an
underground parking lot or multi-story parking lot.

The vehicle stops and starts repeatedly or moves slowly in front of an intersection.

The system reboots after the vehicle battery has been recharged or replaced.

The vehicle is driving on a slippery road due to heavy snow, etc.

The tires have been replaced recently or spare tires (or studless tires) are used.

Improper-sized tires are used or the pressure of each tire is different.

The replaced tire is worn out or the studless tires have been used for over two seasons.

A roof carrier is installed on the vehicle.

On a highway continued driving causes the system to perform map matching or apply
the updated GPS data.

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Navigation service may not be provided correctly under the following conditions:

When the vehicle drives on a straight road continuously, the system may guide you to
drive straight. It is not a malfunction.

Guidance may not be followed immediately after the vehicle makes a turn at an
intersection or drives through an intersection.

The system may guide you to make a U-turn in a prohibited area.

The system may guide you to a traffic-blocked road (e.g. no-entry road or road under
construction).

The system may guide you to a road away from the destination when there is no road
to the destination or there are only narrow roads on the way.

Guidance may not be proper when the vehicle is off the route.

Guidance may not match the actual distance on an overpass or underpass due to the
difference of the start point.

When you are driving at high speeds, route recalculations may take longer.

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Because the navigation system is used for information purposes only, Kia does not
assume responsibility of the accuracy of the information.

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When the traffic information is not received, the status icon (
) appears at the top of the
map screen.

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The auto-reply messaging may not be available depending on the smartphone model.

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To edit or delete a message, park the vehicle at a safe place and access \
the messaging
function on your smartphone. You cannot edit or delete a message from the system.

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When an iPhone is connected to the system, there are some restrictions when receiving
messages as follows:

Only the sender name appears when the sender information is saved.

When the sender information is not saved, only the phone number appears.\

You cannot use the auto-reply message function.

When the incoming message notification or lock-screen view option is off, messages
cannot be received.

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The message reader function may not be supported depending on the system language.
Sending a text by using the voice recognition
When you connect your mobile device to the system via Bluetooth, contacts from the device
are downloaded to the system so you can text a message to a contact by using the voice
recognition.

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To call using voice recognition, there must be contacts stored on the system.

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It is available only when the Kia Connect service is active.
1 Perform any of the following methods:
On the All Menus screen, press Phone.
On the steering wheel, press the Call button.
2 On the Bluetooth message screen, press .
3 When a guiding beep is heard, say the message.
The system sends the text to the selected contact.

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POI nameTuesday Morning
Sporting Goods Dick's Sporting Goods
Sports Authority
HIBBETT SPORTS
Music Stores
Bookstores Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Gifts
Clothing Mark's
Aeropostale
American Eagle Outfitters
Cato
Chico's
Children's Place
Dressbarn
Famous Footwear
Finish Line
Foot Locker
GAP
Gymboree
Hot Topic
Journeys
Justice
Lane Bryant
Men's Wearhouse
Old Navy
PacSun
Rainbowshops
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Victoria's SecretPOI name
Shoe StoresPayless Shoesource
General Merchandise
Recreation
POI name
Amusement Parks
Museums
Cinemas
Golf Courses
Sports Complexes
Sports Activities
Wineries
Video & Game Rental
Ski Resorts
Recreation Areas
Other Recreation Areas

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SPORT (EV only)
This drive mode enables a more dynamic driving performance. You can change the climate
control mode and the active coast energy regeneration level.
Drive Mode Change Alert (if equipped)
You can set how to display the notification message when the drive mode is changed.
Detailed Alert: Displays a detailed notification message along with the vehicle image
when the drive mode is changed.
Simple Alert: Displays the notification at the top or on the split screen when the drive
mode is changed.
Off: When the drive mode changes, no notification is provided.
Reset ECO/NORMAL/SPORT (EV only)
You can reset the drive mode settings to the default values.

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The display may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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See how to improve ECO potential by pressing the Help button from an EV(Electric
Vehicle). In most cases, a vehicle can travel a longer distance when its ECO potential score
is higher (EV only).
Climate (if equipped)
You can configure the operation environment for climate control system.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Recirculate Air (if equipped)
You can set to keep the inside air pleasant by blocking inflow of outside air.
Activate upon Washer Fluid Use
: Sets to automatically switch to the inside air circulation
mode to prevent inflow of washer fluid scent when spraying washer fluid.

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High Beam Assist (if equipped)
You can set to automatically control the high beam when an oncoming vehicle is approaching
to decrease the high beam glare.
Door (if equipped)
You can configure the operation environment for the trunk (liftgate) and doors.
AThe screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Auto Lock (if equipped)
You can set the time to automatically lock all doors.
Auto Unlock (if equipped)
You can set the time to automatically unlock all doors.
2 Press Unlock (if equipped)
You can set to unlock all doors by pressing the door unlock button twice.

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When you press the door unlock button once, only the driver's seat door is unlocked.
Smart Trunk or Smart Liftgate (if equipped)
Opens the trunk (liftgate) automatically when approaching the trunk (liftgate) with the smart
key.

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The displayed name may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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ECO Vehicle (if equipped)
You can set the convenience features available for ECO vehicles.
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Option B (EV only)

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Coasting Guide (if equipped)
You can set the system to notify when to release the accelerator pedal to improve fuel
efficiency.
Start Coasting (if equipped)
You can set when to receive the accelerator release notification.
Smart Regeneration (if equipped)
Set to activate regenerative braking automatically based on the vehicle state or driving
conditions.
Smart Regeneration System (if equipped)
Adjusts the deceleration strength during Smart Regeneration System.
Charging Connector Locking Mode (if equipped)
Configure the lock mode setting for the connected charging cable.