2023 KIA NIRO PHEV Features and Functions Guide

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The Warning Volume can be adjusted in the User Set tings in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Set tings on the Infotainment System Go to Driver Assistance, Warning Method, then Warning Volume
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Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)* is a supplemental system that is designed to assist the driver by chiming if any object is detected within the sensing area in the rear and rear side of the vehicle when backing up
•To turn PDW on, press the Parking Safety button A (LED illuminated) To turn PDW off, press again A (LED not illuminated)
•PDW will activate when the ignition is on/ready and the vehicle is in D (Drive) or R (Reverse)
•Parking Distance Warning Auto On – To set the parking distance warning to be on at low speeds, enable it in the User Settings* in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Settings in the infotainment system
•To enable in User settings* in the Instrument Cluster - Press the Mode button B on the Steering Wheel to toggle to User Settings Press the OK button C up/down to toggle to Driver Assistance, then Parking Safety, and select Parking Distance Warning Auto On
•To enable in Vehicle settings* in the Infotainment System – Press the SETUP key or the onscreen SETUP button Press
VEHICLE to enter Vehicle Settings Select Driver Assistance, then Parking Safety and select Parking Distance Warning Auto On
REMINDERS:
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If the vehicle is moving at speeds over 3 mph, PDW may not activate correctly
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When more than t wo objects are sensed at the same time, the closest one will be recognized first
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Images are for illustration purposes only and may not reflect actual operation
Parking Distance Warning (PDW) is not a substitute for proper and safe parking and backing-up procedures Always drive safely and use caution when backing up Parking Distance Warning (PDW) may not detect ever y object in front of or behind the vehicle
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) Video
QR CODEForward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)*†3
ADAS
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
(But tons located on steering wheel)
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Rear Cross-traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)†3
REMINDERS:
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When vehicle power is cycled, RCCA will remain in the previous state
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When a vehicle is approaching within the sensing range, and traveling faster than 3 mph, the RCCA system will show a warning
When engaged, RCCA is a supplemental system Do not solely rely on this system and always pay at tention to the road and its conditions
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Rear Cross-traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) Video
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The Warning Volume can be adjusted in the User Set tings in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Set tings on the Infotainment System Go to Driver Assistance, Warning Method, then Warning Volume
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(But tons located on steering wheel)
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ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
ADAS
Rear Cross-traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) is designed to warn the driver under certain conditions It may temporarily apply braking if it detects cross traffic approaching the vehicle when the vehicle is in reverse
When the rear-corner radar sensors detect approaching vehicles from the rear left or rear right side of the vehicle A, RCCA will sound a warning, the warning indicators on the outside rearview mirror will illuminate and a message will appear on the Instrument Cluster LCD B and the Infotainment System If RCCA detects that the collision risk has increased, RCCA automatically applies the brakes to reduce your speed, potentially helping to minimize the effects of a possible collision
RCCA is designed to operate under the following conditions:
•When the gear shift is in Reverse
•When the vehicle is moving slower than 6 mph
RCCA Settings:
•RCCA can be turned on/off by going to the User Settings* in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Settings* in the Infotainment System
•Only adjust settings when the vehicle is at a standstill, gear shift is in Park and the ignition is on or the Engine Start/Stop button* in the on position
•To access User settings* in the Instrument Cluster - Press the Mode button C on the Steering Wheel to toggle to User Settings Press the OK D up/down to toggle to Driver Assistance, then Parking Safety Select Rear Cross-traffic Safety and press the OK button D
•To access Vehicle settings* in the Infotainment System – Press the SETUP key or the onscreen SETUP button Press VEHICLE to enter Vehicle Settings Select Driver Assistance, then Parking Safety and select Rear Cross-traffic Safety

•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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DRIVER’S PANEL
DRIVER’SPA N ELAB

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•To use electrical accessories:
ACC position
-When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP but ton once
ON position
-When already in the ACC position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP but ton again
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When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP but ton t wice
-Keeping the vehicle in ACC or ON position without turning the engine on may discharge the vehicle’s battery
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Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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A will rotate downward to aid in reverse parking
To turn ON the Reverse Parking Aid Function, move switch to either the L or R mirror buttons B Both mirrors will move
To turn OFF, move switch to center
The outside rearview mirrors will automatically return to their original positions when:
•The Engine Start/Stop button is in the OFF position
•The gear shift lever is moved to any position except
R (Reverse)
Reverse Parking Aid Function*Engine Start/Stop Button†6
(But tons panel located on Driver's Door )
REMINDERS: When the outside rear view mirror but tons are not depressed, the Reverse Parking Aid Function will not operate and the outside rear view mirrors will not rotate downward
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
REMINDERS:
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In an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the engine off and to the ACC position by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP but ton for more than 2 seconds or 3 times successively within 3 seconds
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If the Smar t Key bat ter y is weak or not working properly, hold the Smar t Key fob up to the ENGINE START/STOP but ton (Lock but ton side closest) and press the but ton to star t the engine
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With the engine off, hydraulic power assist for steering and braking will be disabled and the vehicle will be more dif ficult to control
To start the engine:
•Depress the brake pedal
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Press the ENGINE START/STOP button while gear shift is in P (Park)
•To turn the vehicle OFF, press the
ENGINE START/STOP button
To use the ENGINE START/STOP button, you must
have the Smart Key fob on your person
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Start/Stop Button Video
Kia Smart & Folding Key Fobs Video
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To automatically fold mirrors when exiting vehicle, press the LOCK but ton once on the Smar t Key
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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
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Press the but ton again to stop Auto Up/Down function
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If needed, pull the mirror firmly until it folds
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To operate:
•Rotate lever to change the Headlight function
•Push lever to turn High Beams ON
•Pull lever to flash Headlights/High Beams
AUTO Light position – When the light switch is in the AUTO Light position, the tail lights and headlights will turn ON/OFF automatically depending on the amount of light outside the vehicle
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) – DRL may help others to see the front of your vehicle during the day The lights will be on automatically when the ignition or Engine Start/Stop button* is ON and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position, unless one of the following occurs:
•Headlights are on
•Parking brake is applied
•Fog lights are on
•Engine is turned off
REMINDERS:
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High Beam Assist does not operate below cer tain speeds, or in some lighting and driving conditions Please be aware of your surroundings and exercise proper road etiquet te when operating a vehicle while using the high beams
•HBA will operate when vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph
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If the lever is pushed away from you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off and the high beams will be on continuously If the lever is pulled toward you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off
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If the light switch is switched to the headlight position, HBA will turn off and low beams will be on continuously
REMINDERS:
•DRL only operates during the day time
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The DRL system turns off when the headlights are ON, parking brake is applied or the front fog lights are turned on
Headlights & High BeamsHigh Beam Assist (HBA)
High Beam Assist is designed to automatically adjust the headlight range by switching between high and low beams based on light detected from oncoming vehicles and road conditions
When switch is in the AUTO position and the vehicle’s ignition or the Engine Start/Stop button* is on, the High Beam Assist will operate To turn HBA off, change the switch setting Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
High Beam Assist (HBA) Video
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Parking light position
AUTO*Auto Light Position / Day time Running Lights / High Beam Assist
OFFHeadlight OFF position
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Turn Signals & Fog Lights*
To operate:
•Tu r n Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right/Left Turn Signal
•Fog Lights - Rotate switch to turn Fog Lights ON/OFF
One-Touch Lane Change Signal is activated by briefly pressing the Turn Signal Lever slightly for less than 1 second and then releasing The lane change signal will blink 3 times
To change how many times (3/5/7) the Lane Change Signal blinks, go to User Settings Mode in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes
REMINDER: Headlights must be ON for Fog Light operation
One-touchLane Change
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If ignition is cycled, the Heated Steering Wheel turns OFF Press but ton again to turn ON
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•Pressing lever up increases Intermit tent wipe frequency and wipe speed Pressing lever down decreases frequency of wipes
•Set the wiper to OFF position when the wiper is not in use
•LO and HI sets wiper speed No intermit tent wipe function on Rear Wipers
QUICK TIPS
(Located beside gear shift dial)
Heated Steering Wheel Button*
REMINDER: If the steering wheel becomes too warm, turn the system off The heated steering wheel may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time
Windshield/Rear Wipers & Washers
To operate Rear Wiper & Washer:
•Rotate Rear Wiper switch to change Wiper modes
•Push to spray and wipe
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 the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Wipers and Wipers Stalk Video
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Press button A to turn ON/OFF steering wheel heater while the ignition or Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position
Steering wheel heater will turn off automatically in 30 minutes, or when button is pressed again to deactivate Steering wheel heater will turn ON or OFF automatically depending on the steering wheel temperature
To operate Windshield Wipers and Washers:
•Move lever Up/Down to change Wiper modes
•Press switch B Up/Down to adjust Intermittent Wipe Speed
•Pull lever to spray and wipe
Rain Sensing (Auto Control Wipe):
The rain sensor located on the upper end of the windshield glass senses the amount of rainfall and controls the wiping cycle for the interval selected The more it rains, the faster the wiper operates When the rain stops, the wiper stops
To vary the speed setting, press the Wiper Switch C up/down
If the wiper lever is set in AUTO mode when the Power button is ON, the wiper will operate once to per form a self-check of the system
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