2023 KIA NIRO instrument panel

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 06EV But ton / Plug-In Hybrid Modes 06Drive Mode Integrated Control System* 07Green Zone Drive Mode* 07Fuel Economy / Tips for Economical Driving 08
VEHICLE SETTINGSTrip Modes / Trip Computer 09Instrument Cluster LCD Modes 09User Set tings - Instrument Cluster 10Vehicle Set tings* - Infotainment System 11Service Interval Mode 12
HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEMPlug-In Hybrid Display* - Infotainment System 13Instrument Cluster - Energy Flow 14Emergency Star ting* (Hybrid only) 15Charging the Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle 16Charging Connector Auto/Lock Mode 18Scheduled Charging* (Plug-In Hybrid only) 18Regenerative Braking with Paddle Switches* 19
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) 20Lane Keeping Assist (LK A)* 21Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)* 22Blind-spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) 23Driver At tention Warning (DAW)* 24Leading Vehicle Depar ture Aler t (LVDA)* 25Cruise Control 25Navigation-based Smar t Cruise Control (NSCC)* 26Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISL A)* 28Lane Following Assist (LFA)* 29
ADAS CONTINUEDHighway Driving Assist (HDA)* 29Rear View Monitor (RVM) 30Safe Exit Warning (SEW) 30Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)* 31Rear Cross-traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA) 32
DRIVER’S PANELInstrument Cluster Control 33Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 33Hill-Star t Assist Control (HAC) 33Reverse Parking Aid Function* 34Engine Star t/Stop But ton 34Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock 35Manual Folding Mirrors* 35Automatic Door Lock/Unlock 35Power/Heated Outside Mirrors 35Power Folding Outside Mirrors* 35
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLSHeadlights & High Beams 36High Beam Assist (HBA) 36Turn Signals & Fog Lights* 37Heated Steering Wheel But ton* 38Windshield/Rear Wipers & Washers 38Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel 39
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMBluetooth® Wireless Technology 40 Audio Controls 41Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® S et up* 42Standard Audio System - Value* 43Kia Connect Activation* / Kia Connect Assistance* 44Kia Access App Download 45Kia Access App Features Guide 45Kia Connect with Navigation* 46
CENTER PANELDigital Clock (Infotainment System) 47Multimedia USB Por t, Charger Por ts / AC Inver ter* 47Wireless Smar tphone Charging System* 48Automatic Climate Control 49Automatic Gear Shift with Spor tmatic® Shifting* 50Dual Clutch Transmission 50Rotary Dial Shifter* (Plug-In Hybrids only) 51Paddle Shifters* 51Auto Hold / Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) 52Seat Warmers* / Ventilated Seats* 53
SEATINGDriver Position Memory System* 54Front Seat Headrest Adjustment 54Rear Occupant Aler t (ROA) with Door Monitoring 55Power Adjustable Driver ’s Seat* 566-Way Manual Adjustable Driver ’s Seat* 56Folding Rear Seats 57
OTHER KEY FEATURESRemote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)* 57Digital Key 2 Touch* 58Smar t Key / Remote Star t* 60Map/Room Lamps / Sunroof Operation* 61Hood Release Lever and Latch / Sunvisor 62Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator 62Fuel Filler Lid 62Power Liftgate* 63Liftgate Release But ton* 64Hybrid Bat tery Cooling Duct (Hybrids only) 64Child-Protector Rear Door Locks (Manual) 65Tire Mobility Kit 65
SAFETY FEATURESOccupant Detection System (ODS) /Passenger Airbag Off Indicator 66Seat Belts 66
LEGAL DISCLAIMERS Inside Back Cover
MAINTENANCE CHART Back Cover

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Plug-In Hybrid Charging Video
QR CODE
REMINDER: For more detail and/or subsequent steps in charging your vehicle, please see section 1 in the Owner ’s Manual
Charging the Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle (Continued)
To charge the Plug-In Hybrid vehicle using a normal/trickle charger:
1 Connect the ICCB A plug to an electrical outlet
2 Check if the power light (green) B on the ICCB turns on
3 Press the brake pedal and engage the parking brake
4 Turn off all switches, put the shift lever in P (Park), and turn off the vehicle
5 Open the charging door E by pressing the charging door (Ensure doors are unlocked)
6 Remove any dust or water on the charging connector and
charging inlet F
7 Hold the charging connector handle G and connect it to the vehicle’s charging inlet F by pushing the connector until you hear a clicking sound
8 Charging begins automatically (Ensure the charge indicator light is illuminated on your instrument cluster, indicating the vehicle is charging)
Checking the Charging Status
The charging status can be checked by viewing the charging status indicator on the dash panel The lights will progressively become lit as the vehicle approaches a full charge
After charging has started, the light turns green and the estimated charging time is displayed on the Instrument Cluster LCD H for about 1 minute It is also displayed when the driver ’s door is opened with charging in progress When fully charged, the light turns off
HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM
HYBRID/PLUG-IN

HYBRID
(Message on Cluster Display)
Remaining Time
2 h 35 m
kW
10%
G
H
E
F
B
A

•When HAC is active (e g , accelerating from a stop on an incline), you may notice that the brakes will momentarily remain engaged after you depress the accelerator This is normal HAC operation
•HAC provides a 2-second delay before the vehicle may star t rolling backward
QUICK TIPS
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during certain cornering maneuvers It is a good idea to keep the ESC turned ON whenever possible
Press ESC OFF button B to disable Traction Control in ESC (ESC OFF indicator will illuminate)
To turn both Traction Control and Stability Control off, press and hold ESC OFF button B (ESC OFF indicator will illuminate, and an alert sounds)
REMINDERS:
•ESC is active by default at vehicle star tup
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The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate whenever the ESC is in operation
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
HAC does not replace the need to apply brakes while the vehicle is stopped on an incline
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
(Located left of Steering Wheel)
Press switch A up or down to adjust display brightness of the instrument
panel illumination
REMINDERS:
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The dimmer does not change brightness when lights are turned off
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The dimmer does not adjust brightness on the audio system screens; use the system’s setup menu to adjust brightness on the screens
HAC is designed to help prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when accelerating from a stop while on a steep incline
HAC automatically activates whether the ESC is OFF or ON but does NOT activate when the ESC has malfunctioned
REMINDERS:
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HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position
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In the event of HAC system malfunction, see Authorized Kia Dealer for ser vice
OFFHOLDOFF
Instrument Cluster ControlHill-Start Assist Control (HAC)†5
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)†5
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DRIVER’S PANEL
DRIVER’SPA N ELAB

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To automatically fold mirrors when exiting vehicle, press the LOCK but ton once on the Smar t Key
QUICK TIP
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock
Auto Door Lock/Unlock will engage when the gear shift is moved into or out of the P (Park) position Refer to the User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes on how to turn Auto Door Lock/Unlock ON/OFF
Power/Heated Outside Mirrors
Mirror heaters automatically turn ON/OFF at the same time the Rear Window Defroster is turned ON/OFF Rear Window Defroster button* is located on the climate control system panel
A Pull/Press to operate Driver ’s and Front Passenger ’s Windows Auto-Up/Down*
B Press to Unlock/Lock All Doors
C Press to disable Rear Passenger Windows
REMINDERS:
• When pressed C, controls for the Rear Passenger Windows are disabled
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When closing, be mindful of any objects or persons
REMINDER: To lock position of mirrors, toggle switch to the neutral (center) position
Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock
To fold the mirrors in manually, pull the mirror towards the window
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 section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Move the switch D to the left or right to select mirrors Then press arrows E to adjust mirror position
To both fold and unfold the outside rearview mirrors, press the folding mirror button F as pictured
Power Folding Outside Mirrors*
Manual Folding Mirrors*
DRIVER’S PANEL
DRIVER’SPA N EL
Press the but ton again to stop Auto Up/Down function
QUICK TIP
If needed, pull the mirror firmly until it folds
QUICK TIP
LR
A
B
C
D
E
F

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The smar tphone must be a compatible phone with QI function available
•Wireless charging must be enabled in user set tings
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If wireless charging does not work, move smar tphone around the pad until the charging indicator turns amber Avoid placing other metal items in the bin while charging as to not impede the charging area
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For wireless charging to occur, all doors (excluding rear hatch) must be closed & the Smar t Key Fob must be detected inside the vehicle
QUICK TIPS
Wireless Smartphone Charging System*†2 0
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/ or features may var y
REMINDERS:
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The smar tphone must be a compatible Qi cer tified phone with Qi function available Some smar tphone models are not QI cer tified, which may affect the availabilit y, speed or per formance of the wireless charging
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Wireless charging technology allows for a device to be charged using inductive charging See your Owner ’s Manual for more detailed information and the back page for legal disclaimers
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Inductive charging systems are less ef ficient than conventional charging through cable As a result, higher device operating temperatures may be experienced during use
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Charging Performance - Device position on the wireless charging system can affect charging per formance Other factors that may affect the charging rate includes foreign objects, such as coins or pens, and phone case thickness
•If driver door is opened, charging will be disabled
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Avoid placing other metal items in the bin while charging as to not impede the charging area
Charge a compatible Qi Certified smartphone wirelessly by placing it on the charging pad A at the front of the console, near the Multimedia USB ports and the charging indicator, while the ignition is on
•Enable Wireless Charging in the User Settings in the Instrument Cluster LCD or the Vehicle Settings* in the infotainment system, select Convenience, then Wireless Charging System
•Place a compatible smartphone on the center of the charging pad
•Indicator light B may change to amber once the wireless charging begins
•Once charging is complete, the orange light may change to green
12V 180WUSB
(Located in front of Gear Shift)
Requires QI enabled device or QI enabled case
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Wireless Smartphone Charging Video
QR CODE
CENTER PANEL
CENTERPA N EL
B
A

P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
D: Drive, left gate (Manual Mode)
[+]: Manual Mode Upshift
[–] : Manual Mode Downshift
Manual Mode: To enter Manual Mode, move shift lever from D to left gate When in Manual Mode, if the shift lever is not moved up or down, then the vehicle will automatically shift gears To shift while in Manual mode, move shift lever up [+] to upshift or down [–] to downshift
Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)
The Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) gives the driving feel of a manual transmission, yet provides the ease of a fully automatic transmission
The following are unique driving tips for the Dual Clutch Transmission:
•To hold the vehicle stationary on an incline, the service brake or parking brake MUST be used or the gear shift MUST be in the (P) Park position If the vehicle is held stationary by applying the accelerator pedal on a slope, the clutch/transmission may overheat, resulting in damage
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Avoid aggressive launches on steep grades as this may result in an overheated clutch and transmission
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A slight time lag may be experienced at takeoff from standstill during aggressive acceleration maneuvers
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If the clutch is overheating, the first warning, an amber-colored warning light , will be displayed in the instrument c l us t e r When indicator turns red, reduce speed, pull over and place the vehicle in Park until it cools
Refer to the Owner ’s Manual section 6 for additional information on DCT operation or call Kia Consumer Affairs for additional information
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Automatic Transmission - Sportmatic Shifting with Gear Shift Video
Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) Driving Experience Video
Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting* (Hybrids only)
CENTER PANEL
CENTERPA N EL
QR CODES

Paddle Shifters*
Plug-In Hybrids (Rotary Dial Shifter) - When the Drive Mode is in Sport mode, use the paddle shifters to shift gears The gear will be displayed on the instrument cluster
Hybrids (Shift Lever) – Move the shift lever to (D) Drive position, and then to the left gate (+/-) (Manual Mode / Sportmatic Shifting)
•Pull the left paddle shifter (-) to shift down one gear
•Pull the right paddle shifter (+) to shift up one gear
The paddle shifters do not operate when:
•Both paddle shifters are pulled at the same time
•The vehicle speed is below 2 mph
•The accelerator pedal is slowly pressed for more than 6 seconds
•The drive mode is switched from Sport to ECO
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CENTER PANEL
CENTERPA N EL
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Rotary Dial ShifterVideo
Plug-In Hybrid Paddle Switches / Paddle Shifters Video
QR CODERotary Dial Shifter* (Plug-In Hybrids only)
Rotate dial for the following:
P: Park - Press to place in Park To release the Parking Brake, rotate dial to R, D or N
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
(Located on center console below Power but ton)
ENGINESTARTSTOP
AUTO
HOLD
EV
R N
P D
REMINDER: The vehicle is equipped with a shift-by-wire system and a shift-lock system that prevents you from shifting gears without depressing the brake pedal

Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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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)
ENGINESTARTSTOP
AUTO
HOLD
EV
R N
P D
(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
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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
B
A