2023 KIA NIRO PHEV door key

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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
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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
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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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A

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•It may be necessar y to adjust the front seatbacks to fully lower rear seats
•Ensure the seat is locked by pressing down on Seatback and ensuring red line is NOT visible on bot tom of Folder Lever
QUICK TIPS
Folding Rear Seats
To Fold:
1 Ensure the belt strap is out of way of the Seatback folding A Insert the metal seat belt tab into the holder B
2 Adjust the Front Seatback to the upright position and lower the rear headrest to the lowest position
3 Pull on the Rear Seatback lock release lever C, then fold the seat toward the front
To Unfold:
1 Pull the lock release lever C and pull and lift the Seatback backward until it clicks firmly in place
2 Return the rear seat belt to the proper position
REMINDERS:
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Before unfolding Seatback, ensure the metal seat belt tab is placed into the holder
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Always make sure the seatback is locked in place when unfolded
For illustration purposes only Actual vehicle might be slightly different
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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HOLDHOLD
Remote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)*
Remote but ton configuration may var y depending on vehicle options To turn OFF Alarm, press any but ton
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
D Press the release button to unfold the key
E Press to lock All doors; Press twice within two seconds to sound the horn
F Press to unlock Driver ’s Door; Press twice in 4 seconds to unlock All Doors and Liftgate
G Press and hold for more than 1 second to unlock Liftgate Then lift by the handle to manually open Liftgate
H Press and hold more than a half second for Panic Alarm To turn off Alarm, press any buttonRefer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Kia Smart & Folding Key Fobs Video
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SEATING
S E AT I N G
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY F E AT U R E S
B
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F
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D

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Digital Key 2 Touch*
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Digital Key 2 Touch Video
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Digital Key 2 Touch, through your smartphone, can be used to lock and unlock your vehicle and allow you to start or power off your vehicle, without needing to have a key fob
Digital Key 2 Touch Setup:
1 First, ensure your Smart Key is inside the vehicle and turn the vehicle on
2 Download the Kia Access App and activate Kia Connect in your vehicle’s Infotainment System (see page 44)
3 Register your smartphone by going to the Vehicle Settings* on the Infotainment System:
– Press SETUP, VEHICLE, DIGITAL KEY C, SMARTPHONE KEY and then MY SMARTPHONE KEY
4 On your smartphone, press CONTINUE, then CONTINUE again, which will open the Wallet or Pass app Follow the prompts to complete the registration/pairing of your smartphone
5 Place your smartphone in the authentication pad (wireless charging pad) to complete registration Click Save on the Infotainment System screen and a message will appear showing the process is in place
6 When the Infotainment System is done pairing, remove the smar tphone and continue the steps to open the Digital Key in your iPhone® Wallet or Samsung™ Pass
7 When in the Wallet or Pass app, click on the Digital Key A and select the menu icon to adjust other settings or use other features
Using your Digital Key 2 Touch:
1 To lock or unlock your vehicle with Digital Key, touch phone on door handle (sensor) for more than two seconds If two-press unlock is set up, when unlocking, touch phone on door handle (sensor) briefly, then pull away and then touch door handle again within four seconds
2 To start your vehicle with Digital Key 2 Touch, place registered smart phone on the authentication pad B (wireless charging pad; see next page)
Sharing your Digital Key 2 Touch:
1 Open the Wallet or Pass app, click on the Kia Digital Key and select the menu icon to enter settings
2 Under People, click on Invite and follow the prompts to share your Digital Key with one of your contacts – the shared device must be the same smartphone operating system - Apple iPhone/iWatch or Samsung phone/smartwatch
Revoking shared Digital Key access:
1 Go to the Vehicle Settings* on the Infotainment System Press SETUP, VEHICLE, DIGITAL KEY, SMARTPHONE KEY and MY SMARTPHONE KEY Then delete the Digital Key
2 You can also delete a key using the Kia Access App on your smartphone Open the Wallet or Pass app, click on the Kia Digital Key and select the menu icon to enter settings Under People, click on the contact to revoke Then click on Revoke Access
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY F E AT U R E S
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Digital Key 2 Touch* (continued)
•You can set the Access for the Shared Digital Key before inviting the contact, or click on the contact when in the set tings page to change access
•When sharing the Digital Key, the receiver of the share invitation must have the same t ype of smar tphone device – Apple iPhone or Samsung
•If the smar t phone digital key does not operate, move the smar t phone more than 4 inches (10 cm) from the door handle authentication pad and tr y it again
QUICK TIPS
REMINDERS:
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Digital Key 2 Touch is currently only compatible with Apple iPhone & iWatch and Samsung phone and smar t watch Future expansion to other Google phones •
Your iPhone Wallet or Samsung Pass app content may var y as the apps are updated The actual steps for Digital Key 2 Touch setup, usage and sharing may change •
During the Digital Key saving process, the process will cancel when: -The smar t phone is removed from the in-vehicle authentication pad -Changing the infotainment system screen -The vehicle is powered off or the gear is shifted -There is no smar t key (saving process will not begin)
•Currently compatible devices: -For Apple iPhone (Ensure the device has the latest version of iOS):
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iPhone XS or later
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iPhone 11 Pro or later (for passive entr y or remote features on compatible cars)
- F o r Apple Watch (Ensure the device has the latest version of watchOS):
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Apple Watch Series 5 or later
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Apple Watch Series 6 or later (for passive entr y or remote features on compatible cars)
- F o r Samsung Phones: Ensure the device has the latest version of Android OS and latest application version of Samsung Pass)
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Galaxy S20 or later
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Galaxy Note2 5G or later
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Galaxy Z Flip 5G (not yet released) or later
-Galaxy Fold 2 or later
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Vehicle Settings
Seat
Lights
Door
Digital Key
Convenience Smartphone Key
Card Key
Digital Key Information >
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Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY F E AT U R E S
BC
Door handle authentication pad
NFC antenna (backside of smar tphone)Antenna position differs depending on models

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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
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Opening the Hood:
1 Pull the Hood Release Lever A to unlatch the Hood
2 In the front of the vehicle, lift the Hood slightly, pull the secondary Latch B inside of the Hood’s center and lift the Hood

Closing the Hood: Lower the Hood about halfway and then press down to securely lock in place
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY F E AT U R E S
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Kia Fuel Cap Video
Fuel Filler Lid Video
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OFFHOLDOFF
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(But tons located on Driver's Panel to the left of the Steering Wheel)
Hood Release Lever and Latch
(Located on Driver side kick panel)
(Latch located inside hood)
Fuel Cap / Malfunction
Indicator (Check Engine Light)
Tighten for ONE CLICK to prevent Malfunction
Indicator from illuminating
REMINDERS:
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The Fuel Filler Door Release but ton is located on the left side of the Steering Wheel on the lower but ton panel
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It is normal to hear one click when tightening and for the Fuel Cap to click back when released
CLICK!
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
REMINDERS:
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Sunvisor may not shield all direct light
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Do not operate the vehicle if Sunvisor is impairing your visibilit y
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Be aware of your seating position when adjusting or swinging Sunvisor around from the front or side windows
Sunvisor†1 6
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information Refer to section 8 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 8 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
There may be a delay in Fuel Filler Lid opening for about 20 seconds due to depressurization
QUICK TIP
Use the Sunvisor to shield direct light through the front or side windows Move the Sunvisor out and adjust as needed
1 Stop the engine
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Press the Fuel Filler Lid button C to open the Fuel Filler Lid The LCD may display this message: Wait until fuel door opens (Plug-In Hybrid Only) Once
the Fuel Filler Lid is open, the LCD may display this message: Fuel door open
3 Pull open the Fuel Filler Lid
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Remove cap by turning
counterclockwise
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AB

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(Handle located outside liftgate below Kia badge)
Hybrid Battery Cooling Duct (Hybrids only)
REMINDER: Never clean the battery vent with a WET cloth or spill liquid over the air intake. This could cause an electric shock, which could cause serious damage, injury or death
Liftgate Release Button*†1 9
Button is located on the bottom of the Liftgate lid With doors unlocked, press the Liftgate Release button A and pull the Liftgate up by the handle to open
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
•The Liftgate must be unlocked before it can be opened by the Liftgate Release But ton
•The Liftgate unlocks automatically and then can be opened manually when the Smar t Key* is within close proximit y to the vehicle’s hatch
QUICK TIPS
Clean the air intake for the hybrid bat ter y regularly with a dr y cloth
QUICK TIP
The Hybrid Battery Cooling Duct, located under the center of the rear seat, is used to cool down the hybrid battery For safety reasons, this vent should never be blocked Doing so may cause the battery to overheat
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY F E AT U R E S
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Liftgate Button and Operation Video
Manual Liftgate & Key Fob Controls Video
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