2023 KIA NIRO start stop button

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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
ON position
-When already in the ACC position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP but ton again
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When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP but ton t wice
-Keeping the vehicle in ACC or ON position without turning the engine on may discharge the vehicle’s battery
QUICK TIPS
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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A will rotate downward to aid in reverse parking
To turn ON the Reverse Parking Aid Function, move switch to either the L or R mirror buttons B Both mirrors will move
To turn OFF, move switch to center
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)
Reverse Parking Aid Function*Engine Start/Stop Button†6
(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 6 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
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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)
•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
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Start/Stop Button Video
Kia Smart & Folding Key Fobs Video
QR CODES
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DRIVER’S PANEL
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To operate:
•Rotate lever to change the Headlight function
•Push lever to turn High Beams ON
•Pull lever to flash Headlights/High Beams
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
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
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If the light switch is switched to the headlight position, HBA will turn off and low beams will be on continuously
REMINDERS:
•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
Headlights & High BeamsHigh Beam Assist (HBA)
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 Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
High Beam Assist (HBA) Video
QR CODE
OFFAUTO
AUTO
OFFAUTO
AUTOHeadlight position ON
Parking light position
AUTO*Auto Light Position / Day time Running Lights / High Beam Assist
OFFHeadlight OFF position
PUSH
PULL
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
STEERING

WHEEL CONTROLS

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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 beside gear shift dial)
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
Windshield/Rear Wipers & Washers
To operate Rear Wiper & Washer:
•Rotate Rear Wiper switch to change Wiper modes
•Push to spray and wipe
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 5 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
Rain Sensing (Auto Control Wipe):
The rain sensor located on the upper end of the windshield glass senses the amount of rainfall and controls the wiping cycle for the interval selected The more it rains, the faster the wiper operates When the rain stops, the wiper stops
To vary the speed setting, press the Wiper Switch C up/down
If the wiper lever is set in AUTO mode when the Power button is ON, the wiper will operate once to per form a self-check of the system
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WINDSHIELD MIST: Single wipeOFF: Wiper offINT/AUTO: Auto control wipe (rain sensing)LO: Slow wipeHI: Fast wipe
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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WHEEL CONTROLS
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The power outlets are inactive when ignition is in the OFF position
QUICK TIP
•Press the Return but ton on the infotainment system to ensure changes are saved
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When needed, Daylight Savings must be enabled in the Clock Set tings screen
•To access manual date and time set tings, turn GPS time OFF in the Clock Set tings (Kia Connect with Navigation*)
QUICK TIP
CENTER PANEL
CENTERPA N EL
Digital Clock (Infotainment System)
Press SETUP, then select General, and select Date/Time from the menu to adjust
Multimedia USB Port, Charger Ports
REMINDERS:
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Using the power outlets (accessor y plugs) for prolonged periods of time with the Engine Star t/Stop but ton in the ACC position (Engine OFF) may cause the bat ter y to discharge
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The Multimedia USB data por t A is located bet ween the Power Outlet and USB Charger Por t The USB Charger Por t does not suppor t data transfer
Multimedia USB Port A - Use the Multimedia USB Port to connect USB audio devices and smartphone devices
Power Outlets B - Use the power outlets for mobile phones and other devices designed to operate on a 12V (180W max) power outlet
AC Inverter*
(Located on rear sides of front seats)
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
USB Charger Ports C - Devices can be recharged using a USB cable The Engine Start/Stop button needs to be in the ACC/ON/START position to operate the USB Charger Ports They are located in the Center Panel and the rear sides of the seats
The AC inverter supplies 115V/150W electric power to operate accessories or devices
To use the AC inverter, open the AC inverter cover and connect a plug to it
The AC inverter is ON when the vehicle is on
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Multimedia USB Port, Power Outlets & USB Charger Port Video
QR CODE
12V 180WUSB
BAC
C

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CENTER PANEL
CENTERPA N EL
•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
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
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(Located on Center Panel)
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
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) / Auto Hold Video
QR CODE
The Electronic 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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•With the seat warmer switch in the ON position, the heating system in the seat turns OFF or ON automatically depending on the seat temperature
•System is OFF by default
QUICK TIPS
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Seat Warmers*†1 3 / Ventilated Seats*
REMINDER: Use extreme caution when using the seat warmers to avoid burns
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
A Seat Warmers
•Press the button once for high setting (3 LEDs lit)
•Press the button twice for medium setting (2 LEDs lit)
•Press a third time for low setting (1 LED lit) and again to turn OFF
B Ventilated Seats
•Press the button once for high setting (3 LEDs lit)
•Press twice for medium setting (2 LEDs lit)
•Press a third time for low setting (1 LED lit) and again to turn OFFRefer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Seat Warmers/Ventilated Seats Video
QR CODE
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Smart Key / Remote Start*†6
Smart Key Fob:
A Press to lock All Doors; Press twice within 2 seconds to sound the horn
B Press to unlock Driver ’s Door Press twice in 4 seconds to unlock All Doors
C Press and hold for more than 1 second to unlock Liftgate Then lift by the handle to manually open Liftgate
REMINDER: The Liftgate unlocks when the Smar t Key fob is within close proximit y of the vehicle’s Liftgate
D Press and hold more than 1 second for Panic Alarm To turn off Alarm, press any button
E Press to release Mechanical Key
Driver’s Door Lock/Unlock button F:
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Press button once to unlock Driver ’s Door
•Press again within 4 seconds to unlock All Doors
•Press again to lock All Doors
Mechanical Key G: Use to unlock/lock Driver ’s Door:
•Pull out door handle
•Remove door handle keyhole cover with Mechanical Key by pressing up into slot as shown I
•Insert Mechanical Key J and turn right to Unlock Driver ’s Door
•Turn twice within 4 seconds to Unlock All Doors
•Insert Mechanical Key and turn left to Lock All Doors
•Return keyhole cover to its original position
Remote Start* H: Lock the doors by pressing the door lock button A within 32 feet distance from the vehicle Within four (4) seconds of pressing the door lock button A, press and hold the Remote Start button H for more than two (2) seconds to start the vehicle To stop the Remote Start operation, press the button again If driver does not enter vehicle within ten minutes of starting the vehicle, the engine will automatically turn off
REMINDERS: • Remote but ton configuration may var y depending on vehicle options •
When reinser ting the mechanical key, make sure it is pushed all the way in until there is a click sound
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Smart Key with Remote Start Video
•If the Smar t Key bat ter y is weak or not working properly, hold the Smar t Key fob up to the Engine Star t/Stop but ton (Lock but ton side closest) and press to star t engine
•The Smar t Key ’s signal can be blocked by the normal operation of a cell phone or smar tphone To help prevent this, store each device separately
QUICK TIPS
QR CODES
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY F E AT U R E S
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The sunroof glass and sunshade operation is controlled by a multidirectional switch E, and the ignition needs to be in the ON position to operate the sunroof glass and sunshade
To slide the sunroof glass and sunshade:
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Auto Open: Slide switch E backward to the farthest position and release
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Auto Close (Sunroof only): Slide the switch E forward to the farthest position and release
Tilt the Sunroof:
•Tilt open: Press switch E upward
•Tilt close: Press switch E forward
Map/Room Lamps
Automatic turn off function*
The interior lights automatically turn off approximately 30 seconds after the Engine Start/Stop button is OFF
Map Lamp/Room Lamp Operation
•Press lens A to turn the Driver ’s/ Passenger ’s Map Lamps ON/OFF This light produces a spot beam for convenient use as a map lamp or as a personal lamp for the driver or the front passenger
•Press button B to turn all the Map/ Room Lamps ON/OFF
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Press button C to turn the Map/Room Lamp ON, for 30 seconds, when a door is opened, unlocked from Smart Key or the ignition is turned OFF When pressed and a door is opened, or doors are unlocked from the Smart Key, the Map and Room Lamps turn ON for approximately 30 seconds
•Press button D to turn the Room Lamp ON/OFF
Sunroof Operation*
REMINDERS:
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Sunshade needs to remain OPEN while Sunroof is open
•When closing, be mindful of any objects or persons
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If the sunroof is not fully closed, a warning will sound and display on the instrument cluster when the following occur:
-The vehicle is powered off
-The Smar t Key is removed from the vehicle
-The driver ’s door is opened
(Type B)
•When doors are unlocked by the Smar t Key*, the lamp turns ON for approximately 30 seconds
•If your vehicle is equipped with the theft alarm system, the interior lights automatically turn off approximately 3 seconds after the system is in armed stage
•Using interior lights for an extended period of time may cause bat ter y discharge
QUICK TIPS
•To stop the Sunroof at any position, push or pull the Sunroof control lever in any direction
•While driving with the rear windows down or with the sunroof* in an open or par tially open position, a wind buffeting or pulsation noise may be heard This noise is a normal occurrence and can be reduced or eliminated by the following:
-If the noise occurs with one or both of the rear windows down, par tially lower both front windows approximately 1 inch
-If the noise occurs with the sunroof open, slightly reduce the size of the sunroof opening
QUICK TIPS
Do not adjust the Sunroof or Sunshade while driving This could result in loss of control of the vehicle
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY F E AT U R E S
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
Sunroof Video
QR CODE
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