2023 KIA NIRO ECO mode

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Drive Mode (if equipped)
You can change the vehicle settings for driving conditions.
Option A
Option B (EV only)

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
CUSTOM (if equipped)
You can set to select the drive mode optimized for the driving habits or road conditions.
Powertrain: Select a drive mode that performs optimum engine and transmission
control depending on the driving situation.

NORMAL: Optimized for balanced comfort.

SPORT: Optimized for agile driving.
 Steering: Select a drive mode that performs optimum steering wheel control depending
on the driving situation.

NORMAL: Optimized for smooth steering.

SPORT: Optimized for agile steering.
ECO
(EV only)
This is a drive mode for increasing the vehicle's fuel efficiency. You can change the climate
control mode, the active coast energy regeneration level, and speed limit settings.

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NORMAL (EV only)
This is a drive mode focused on the driver and passenger's comfort. You can change the
climate control mode and the active coast energy regeneration level.
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)
Configure the setting so that drive mode change notification is displayed along with the
vehicle image when the drive mode is changed.
Climate Control ECO Mode (if equipped)
Decrease the cooling/heating level to increase the drivable range.
Sport Mode Seat Support (if equipped)
Reinforces seat side bolstering to offer a sporty driving experience.
Coasting (if equipped)
You can enable coasting while driving to improve fuel efficiency. This setting allows the
transmission to disengage the engine while driving in ECO mode or SMART mode, provided
that the coasting conditions are met.
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Coasting is available only when the drive mode supports ECO or SMART mode.

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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Reset ECO/NORMAL/SPORT (if equipped)
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).

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ECO Vehicle (if equipped)
You can set the convenience features available for ECO vehicles.
Option A
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.
Charging Connector Locking Mode (if equipped)
Configure the lock mode setting for the connected charging cable.

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Cluster (if equipped)
You can set the data to display on the instrument cluster and the volume and type for guiding
beep.
AThe screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Illumination (if equipped)
You can set the instrument cluster display brightness.
Cluster Theme Selection (if equipped)
Select and apply a theme to the cluster.
Service Interval (if equipped)
You can set to guide you when to perform the vehicle inspection.
Enable Service Interval: Sets the service inspection interval. When it exceeds, the
notification is provided.
Distance: Sets the driving distance for a service.
Duration: Sets the service cycle.
Reset: Initializes the settings for distance and duration.
Fuel Economy Reset (if equipped)
You can set to automatically initialize the average fuel economy.
After Vehicle On: The average fuel economy is automatically initialize whenever you
drive the vehicle.
After refueling: The average fuel economy is automatically initialize whenever you refuel
the vehicle.
After Recharging: The average fuel economy is automatically initialize whenever you
charge the vehicle (EV only).
Off: The average fuel economy initialize is unavailable.

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Reset Fuel Economy (if equipped)
Select which average fuel economy to display on the cluster.
At vehicle start: Displays the fuel economy after engine restart.
After refueling: Displays the fuel economy after refueling.
After Recharging: Displays the fuel economy after recharging (EV only).
Manually: Displays the accumulated fuel economy.
Content Selection (if equipped)
You can set the content to display on the instrument cluster.
Wiper/Lights Display: When the wiper or light lever operates, the operation mode
appears.
Traffic Signs: Displays the road information such as speed bumps and speed limits.
Blind-Spot View Monitor: Displays the blind spot view on the instrument cluster when
the turn signal lamp is operating.
Icy Road Warning: When the outside temperature drops below 4 °C (39 °F), the
possibility of road icing appears.
Cluster Voice Guidance Volume (if equipped)
You can adjust the voice guidance volume of the cluster.
Welcome Sound (if equipped)
You can set to generate the notification sound when turning on or off the instrument cluster.
Tachometer Display (if equipped)
Selects the drive modes in which the tachometer is displayed.
Oil Change Reminder (if equipped)
Shows the residual life of the engine oil.

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Warmer/Ventilation Features (if equipped)
You can set to make the driving environment pleasant by controlling the steering wheel
warmer and driver's seat warmer/ventilation.
Link to Climate Settings for Auto-Adjustment: Automatically controls the heating wire
or ventilation for the driver's seat and steering wheel, in sync with the climate control
function.

Steering Wheel Warmer: Steering Wheel Warmer adjusts automatically based on
Climate settings.

Driver Seat Warmer/Ventilation: Seat Warmer/Ventilation adjusts automatically
based on Climate settings.
Seat (if equipped)
You can configure the settings of the steering wheel or seats, such as seat position change
notification and automatic control of the steering wheel warmer.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Seat Position Change Alert (if equipped)
You can set the system to display a notification message along with the seat image on the
screen when a seat position is changed.
Recline 2nd Row Seat Backs (if equipped)
Adjust the second-row seat back angle.
Smart Posture Care (if equipped)
You can see the recommended driving posture according to your physical data, and the
clinical inspection result for your waist.

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One Touch Turn Signal (if equipped)
You can set the number of turn signal lamp flashes when the lamp lever is operated.
Welcome Mirror/Light (if equipped)
You can set the welcoming time on the outside rear view mirrors.
Enable on Door Unlock: The welcome feature is enabled by the door unlock event.
Enable on Driver Approach: When the driver with the smart key approaches, the
welcome feature is enabled.
Headlight Delay (if equipped)
You can set to turn off the taillights and headlights in 15 seconds after turning off the vehicle
to ensure visibility.
Travel Mode (if equipped)
Prevents blinding oncoming traffic by decreasing the headlamp illumination range. This
option is applicable in countries where traffic can move in opposite directions.
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.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Auto Lock (if equipped)
You can set the time to automatically lock all doors.

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Auto Unlock (if equipped)
You can set the time to automatically unlock all doors.
Walk-away Lock (if equipped)
You can set to automatically lock all doors when you move away from the vehicle with the
smart key.
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When all doors are closed, this feature works normally.
Horn Feedback (if equipped)
You can set to generate guiding beep when all doors are locked.
Remote Power Doors & Liftgate (if equipped)
Easily open the doors by pressing the unlock button on the smart key for more than 3
seconds.
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 Sliding Door (if equipped)
Set the sliding door to automatically open when you move close to the sliding door carrying
your smart key.
Power Trunk or Power Liftgate (if equipped)
Open or close the trunk (liftgate) automatically using the power trunk (liftgate) button.

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The displayed name may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Power Trunk Opening Speed or Power Liftgate Opening Speed
(if equipped)
Set the opening speed for the power trunk (liftgate).

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The displayed name may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Power Trunk Opening Height or Power Liftgate Opening Height
(if equipped)
Set the opening height for the power trunk (liftgate).

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