2023 KIA NIRO PHEV warning light

52*IF EQUIPPEDNIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
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
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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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57*IF EQUIPPEDALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS
•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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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
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59*IF EQUIPPEDALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS
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
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Door handle authentication pad
NFC antenna (backside of smar tphone)Antenna position differs depending on models

61*IF EQUIPPEDALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS
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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66†LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER | *IF EQUIPPEDNIRO HYBRID / PLUG-IN HYBRID FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDESAFETYF E AT U R E S
SAFETY FEATURES
The Seat Belt warning chime operates for driver ’s seat only
QUICK TIP
Seat Belts†12
To properly fasten your safety belts:
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Insert the belt tongue plate A into the buckle B until it clicks
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Position the lap portion of the belt across your lap as LOW ON THE HIPS as possible C Adjust the belt to a SNUG FIT by pulling up on the shoulder portion D
Seat belt retractor locks:

Retractor locks allow lap/shoulder seat belts to remain unlocked during normal vehicle operation for freedom of movement and increased comfort
During a STRONG STOP, SUDDEN TURN OR CERTAIN COLLISIONS, seat belt retractors will automatically lock the belts to reduce the risk of injury
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Occupant Detection System (ODS)†9 /
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator † 9 ,12
ODS is designed to detect the presence and position of the front passenger and adjusts or turns off passenger airbag deployment accordingly
Depending on the situation and type of accident, the system may:
•Deploy airbag (Adult)
•Not deploy the airbag (Unoccupied)
If the system determines that the airbag should not be deployed, the “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” light will illuminate
REMINDER: For maximum protection, always wear your Seat Belt
REMINDERS:
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Do not allow an adult passenger to ride in the front seat when the Passenger Airbag Indicator is illuminated OFF because the airbag will not deploy in the event of a crash The driver must instruct the passenger to reposition her/himself in the seat or move to another seat in the vehicle
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For more information on the Occupant Detection System/ Passenger Airbag Off Indicator, please refer to the Owner ’s Manual
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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