2023 KIA NIRO traction control

•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
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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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Pressing the Audio Mode but ton for more than 1 second will turn Audio Mode ON/OFF
QUICK TIP
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Bluetooth® Music Streaming: If the Bluetooth® music is inaudible or too low, you may need to turn up the volume on the connected phone
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When placing a call, speak in a natural, moderate tone, with clear pronunciation The system may have trouble recognizing commands if you speak too softly or too loudly
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Always wait for the beep before speaking any commands
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Close windows and turn off A /C - Open windows, weather (wind/rain), or an A /C fan operating at higher speeds can inter fere with Voice Recognition
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Press the talk but ton and say “Help” to get a list of available commands
QUICK TIPSVoice Recognition and Phone Contact Tips
The system may have difficulty understanding some accents or uncommon names Improve the per formance by making a few simple changes to your phone contacts To help optimize the Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Voice Recognition system, see other tips and reminders under Quick Tips
•Use full names (first and last names) vs short or single-syllable names (e g , “John Smith” vs “Dad,” “Smith Residence” vs “Home”)
•Avoid using special characters, emojis or hyphenated names (e g , @, &, #, /, -, *, +, etc )
•Avoid using acronyms (e g , “In Case of Emergency” vs “ICE”) or words with all capital letters
•Spell words completely, no abbreviations (e g , “Doctor Smith” vs “Dr Smith”)
Audio Controls†1 5
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Audio MODE button: Press to cycle through FM/AM/SiriusXM®/Media modes
Audio System ON/OFF: Press to turn power on Press and hold to turn power off (Standard Audio System - Value only)
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Seek/Preset button: FM/AM/SiriusXM® Modes: Press up/down to advance through Preset Stations Press and hold to auto seek
Media Mode: Press up/down to move Track Up/Down Press & hold up/down to fast forward/rewind (except for Bluetooth® Audio)
C
Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower volume
Mute button: Press to mute all audio
D Custom button H  Press to access user-selected feature Press and hold the button to select one of the features available
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided Drivers should remain at tentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park
For fur ther audio system operation, refer to pages 40-46
Your vehicle’s steering wheel but tons may differ from those in the illustration See your Owner ’s Manual for more details
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Voice Recognition Tips Video
Steering Wheel Controls Video
Star, Favorite & Radio Presets Buttons Video
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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS
Standard Audio System - Value* – F M / A M / S i r i u s X M®†1 4/Media (USB, Bluetooth®†2 A u d i o ) *
REMINDER: Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided Drivers should remain at tentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the audio system controls while driving To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park
Press the Infotainment/climate control mode switching but ton A to toggle between Infotainment System and Climate Control Modes Press and hold the Infotainment/climate control mode switching but ton A to set the default but ton display mode
Sound Settings: To adjust the sound settings, press the SETUP key on the infotainment system or the onscreen MENU button, when in MEDIA mode Select the onscreen SOUND button, or SOUND SETTINGS, then the menu item Use the onscreen buttons to adjust settings Press the return button to save settings
Presets: Press the STAR button next to or below the Radio Station display This saves the current station as a preset
SiriusXM® Smart Favorites: In Radio mode, choose SiriusXM®, then select any of the first six favorites During song or program play, tap the Skip Backward icon to start from the beginning of the song or program Tap the Play Live icon to return to the live broadcast
Custom Key H: To Program the Custom Key, press and hold the Custom key Select one of the available features you would like the Custom key to open
Map/software updates - To keep your map and software up to date, free of charge, visit the official Kia update webpage at https://update kia com/US/EN/Main Note, visiting a dealer for software update may include an additional charge
For more information, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide For other audio system information, refer to pages 40-46
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Standard Audio System - Value Videos
Standard Audio System Updates Video
•Volume level bet ween different audio modes:
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When switching bet ween audio modes (AM, FM, Bluetooth® Audio, etc ), the audio system saves the previous volume level you were listening to For example, if you were listening to FM radio at volume level 20 then switched to Bluetooth® Audio and adjusted the volume level to 30, the volume level will be at 20 when you switch back to FM radio
-When using Bluetooth® Audio, the overall volume is dependent on your device’s volume If the volume is turned down low on your device it will remain low even if the system volume is turned up
•This system suppor ts Android Auto™ (USB & wireless connection) and Apple CarPlay® (wireless connection only)
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Navigation may be available when connected to Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay® suppor ted smar tphones
•Voice Recognition function is available when connected to Android Auto™ and Apply CarPlay®
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At any time, you can interrupt Command Feedback by pressing the TALK but ton; when using the voice command feature, wait for the system to BEEP before speaking the command
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A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the system should be operated when the engine is running to prevent bat ter y discharge
QUICK TIPS
SEEKTRACK RADIOMEDIASETUPPWRVOL
TUNEFILEAUTOCLIMATE
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MEDIA SETUP
Press briefly to do the following:• FM/AM mode: Play the previous/next frequency• SiriusXM® mode: Change the channel• MEDIA mode: Change the track, file or title (except for AUX)Press and hold to do the following (over 0.8 seconds):• FM/AM mode: Move quickly through all of the frequencies When released, the system seeks the next available frequency• MEDIA mode: Rewinds or fast for wards the track or file (except for Bluetooth® Audio)
Press to Power ON/OFF Rotate to adjust Volume
Infotainment System / Climate Control mode switching button
Press to go to Custom (Set) Menu
Press to display SETUP/Set tings mode
Press to select MEDIA mode
Press to change Radio/SiriusXM®* Station modeIn Radio/SiriusXM®/ Media modes, rotate knob to search for stations/ channels/tracks/songs/files
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•Volume level bet ween different audio modes: -
When switching bet ween audio modes (AM, FM, Bluetooth® Audio, etc ), the audio system saves the previous volume level you were listening to For example, if you were listening to FM radio at volume level 20 then switched to Bluetooth® Audio and adjusted the volume level to 30, the volume level will be at 20 when you switch back to FM radio -
When using Bluetooth® Audio, the overall volume is dependent on your device’s volume If the volume is turned down low on your device it will remain low even if the system volume is turned up •This system suppor ts Android Auto™ (USB & wireless connection) and Apple CarPlay® (wireless connection only) and Android Auto™ (USB & wireless connection) and Apple CarPlay® (wireless connection only) •This system suppor ts Android Auto™ (USB & wireless connection) and Apple CarPlay® (wireless connection only) •At any time, you can interrupt Command Feedback by pressing the TALK but ton •A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the audio system should be operated when the engine is running to prevent bat ter y discharge •Prolonged use of the audio system in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s battery
QUICK TIPS
INFOTAINMENTSYSTEMS
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS
Kia Connect w/ Navigation*†1 , 8 – FM/AM/SiriusXM®†1 4/Media (USB, Bluetooth®†2 Audio)
Press the Infotainment/climate control mode switching but ton A to toggle between Infotainment System and Climate Control Modes Press and hold the Infotainment/climate control mode switching but ton A to set the default but ton display mode
Sound Settings: To adjust the sound set tings, Press the SETUP key on the infotainment system Select the onscreen SOUND but ton, then select the menu item Use the onscreen but tons to adjust set tings Press the return but ton to save set tings
Radio Presets: To save a Preset, press and hold the desired slot or the star but ton H
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SiriusXM® Smart Favorites: In Radio mode, choose SiriusXM®, then select any of the first six favorites During song or program play, tap the Skip Backward icon to star t from the beginning of the song or program Tap the Play Live icon to return to the live broadcast
Custom Key H To program, press and hold the Custom Key Select one of the available features you would like the Custom Key to open
Map/software updates: To keep your map and software up to date, free of charge, visit the official Kia update webpage at ht tps://update kia com/US/EN/Main Note, visiting a dealer for software update may include an additional charge
Kia Connect is currently unavailable for model year 2022 or later vehicles sold or purchased in Massachuset ts See Kia Connect Terms of Ser vice at owners kia com for more information For fur ther operational information, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide
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Kia Connect with Navigation Video
Navigation System Important Tips Video
Navigation System Updates Video
REMINDER: Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided Drivers should remain at tentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the audio system controls while driving To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park
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Press briefly to do the following:• FM/AM mode: Play the previous/next frequency• SiriusXM® mode: Change the channel• MEDIA mode: Change the track, file or title (except for AUX)Press and hold to do the following (over 0.8 seconds):• FM/AM mode: Move quickly through all of the frequencies When released, the system seeks the next available frequency• MEDIA mode: Rewinds or fast for wards the track or file (except for Bluetooth® Audio)
Press to Power ON/OFF Rotate to adjust Volume
Infotainment System / Climate Control mode switching button
Press to display the Nav screenPress to display the Map screen for the current position/ Voice mode
Press to go to Custom (Set) MenuPress to display SETUP/Set tings mode
Press to select MEDIA mode
Press to change Radio/SiriusXM®* Station modeIn Radio/SiriusXM®/ Media modes, rotate knob to search for stations/ channels/tracks/songs/files
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LEGAL DISCLAIMERS
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe personal injury or death. The driver’s primary responsibility is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle. Handheld devices, other equipment or vehicle systems which take the driver’s eyes, attention and focus away from the safe operation of a vehicle or that are not permissible by law, should never be used during operation of the vehicle.Safety Features: No system, no matter how advanced, can compensate for all driver error and/or driving conditions. Always drive safely.1. Kia Connect: Purchase/lease of certain 2022 and newer Kia vehicles with Kia Connect includes a complimentary 1-year subscription starting from new vehicle retail sale/lease date as recorded by the dealer. After your complimentary 1-year Kia Connect subscription expires, continued access to the full suite of Kia Connect services available on your Kia will require a paid subscription at the then-current subscription rate or your use of certain Kia Connect features may immediately terminate. Use of Kia Connect is subject to agreement to the Kia Connect Privacy Policy (available at owners.kia.com/us/en/privacy-policy.html) and Terms of Service (available at owners.kia.com/us/en/terms-of-service.html). Complimentary Kia Connect subscription is transferable to subsequent owner during the original Kia Connect service term. Only use Kia Connect when safe to do so. Kia Connect may currently be unavailable for Model Year 2022 and newer vehicles sold or purchased in Massachusetts; please see the Kia Owners Portal for updates on availability. Kia Access app is available from the Apple® App Store® or Google Play Store™. Kia America, Inc. reserves the right to change or discontinue Kia Connect at any time without prior notification or incurring any future obligation. Message and data rates may apply. Cellular and GPS coverage is required to use most features. Kia Connect features may vary by model, model year, and trim level. Features, specifications, and fees are subject to change. For more on details and limitations, visit www.kia.com or your authorized Kia dealer. Apple® and App Store® are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Google™ and its logos are trademarks of Google LLC.
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11. Seat adjustments:Reclining the passenger seats can reduce the effectiveness of the safety restraint system and may lead to additional injury in an accident.12. Seat belts:For maximum protection, always wear your seatbelt.13. Seat warmers:Use extreme caution when using the seat warmers to avoid burns. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more information.14. SiriusXM®:SiriusXM Satellite Radio, SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link each require a subscription sold separately, or as a package, by SiriusXM Radio Inc. If you decide to continue your service at the end of your trial subscription, the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill at then-current rates until you call 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. Other fees and taxes will apply. All fees and programming are subject to change. Not all vehicles or devices are capable of receiving all services offered by SiriusXM. Data displays and individual product availability vary by vehicle hardware. Current information and features may not be available in all locations, or on all receivers. Weather Forecast, Current Conditions may not be available in all locations. Images above are for representative purposes only and are not real products. For actual features and images of real products, consult the vehicle manufacturer. SiriusXM is not responsible for any errors or inaccuracies in the data services or their use in the vehicle. Travel Link Stocks displays current price and daily delta of around 7,000 actively reported securities traded on the NYSE®, NASDAQ® and AMEX®. The service is delayed approximately 20 minutes. SiriusXM satellite service is available only to those at least 18 years of age in the 48 contiguous USA, DC, and Puerto Rico (with coverage limitations). SiriusXM Internet Radio service is available throughout our satellite service area and in AK and HI. © 2021 SiriusXM Radio Inc. Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc.15. Steering-wheel-mounted controls:Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Remain attentive to driving and be cautious when using steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving.16. Sunvisors:Sunvisor may not shield all direct light. Do not operate the vehicle if sunvisor is impairing your visibility.17. Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel:Never attempt to adjust steering wheel position when vehicle is in motion.18. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS):Even with Tire Pressure Monitoring System, check tire pressure on a regular basis.19. Power Liftgate / Smart Liftgate: Driving with the liftgate open may be unlawful and can draw dangerous exhaust fumes into your vehicle; if you choose to do so, keep air vents and all windows open for improved ventilation.20. The myQ logo is a registered trademark of The Chamberlain Group, Inc.