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The power outlets are inactive when ignition is in the OFF position
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•Press the Return but ton on the infotainment system to ensure changes are saved
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When needed, Daylight Savings must be enabled in the Clock Set tings screen
•To access manual date and time set tings, turn GPS time OFF in the Clock Set tings (Kia Connect with Navigation*)
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Digital Clock (Infotainment System)
Press SETUP, then select General, and select Date/Time from the menu to adjust
Multimedia USB Port, Charger Ports
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Using the power outlets (accessor y plugs) for prolonged periods of time with the Engine Star t/Stop but ton in the ACC position (Engine OFF) may cause the bat ter y to discharge
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The Multimedia USB data por t A is located bet ween the Power Outlet and USB Charger Por t The USB Charger Por t does not suppor t data transfer
Multimedia USB Port A - Use the Multimedia USB Port to connect USB audio devices and smartphone devices
Power Outlets B - Use the power outlets for mobile phones and other devices designed to operate on a 12V (180W max) power outlet
AC Inverter*
(Located on rear sides of front seats)
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
USB Charger Ports C - Devices can be recharged using a USB cable The Engine Start/Stop button needs to be in the ACC/ON/START position to operate the USB Charger Ports They are located in the Center Panel and the rear sides of the seats
The AC inverter supplies 115V/150W electric power to operate accessories or devices
To use the AC inverter, open the AC inverter cover and connect a plug to it
The AC inverter is ON when the vehicle is on
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Multimedia USB Port, Power Outlets & USB Charger Port Video
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The smar tphone must be a compatible phone with QI function available
•Wireless charging must be enabled in user set tings
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If wireless charging does not work, move smar tphone around the pad until the charging indicator turns amber Avoid placing other metal items in the bin while charging as to not impede the charging area
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For wireless charging to occur, all doors (excluding rear hatch) must be closed & the Smar t Key Fob must be detected inside the vehicle
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Wireless Smartphone Charging System*†2 0
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/ or features may var y
REMINDERS:
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The smar tphone must be a compatible Qi cer tified phone with Qi function available Some smar tphone models are not QI cer tified, which may affect the availabilit y, speed or per formance of the wireless charging
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Wireless charging technology allows for a device to be charged using inductive charging See your Owner ’s Manual for more detailed information and the back page for legal disclaimers
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Inductive charging systems are less ef ficient than conventional charging through cable As a result, higher device operating temperatures may be experienced during use
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Charging Performance - Device position on the wireless charging system can affect charging per formance Other factors that may affect the charging rate includes foreign objects, such as coins or pens, and phone case thickness
•If driver door is opened, charging will be disabled
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Avoid placing other metal items in the bin while charging as to not impede the charging area
Charge a compatible Qi Certified smartphone wirelessly by placing it on the charging pad A at the front of the console, near the Multimedia USB ports and the charging indicator, while the ignition is on
•Enable Wireless Charging in the User Settings in the Instrument Cluster LCD or the Vehicle Settings* in the infotainment system, select Convenience, then Wireless Charging System
•Place a compatible smartphone on the center of the charging pad
•Indicator light B may change to amber once the wireless charging begins
•Once charging is complete, the orange light may change to green
12V 180WUSB
(Located in front of Gear Shift)
Requires QI enabled device or QI enabled case
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Wireless Smartphone Charging Video
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Automatic Climate Control - Touch-Sensitive Control Panel Video
Auto Defogging System (ADS) Video
Automatic Climate Control
A Driver Temperature Control knob
B Front Windshield Defroster
C Rear Windshield Defroster
D AUTO Climate
E Recirculated Air button
F Toggle between Climate and Infotainment Controls; Press and hold to set the default mode displayed
G Driver Only Climate display
H Fan Speed Control knob
I Mode Display
J A/C On-Off
K SYNC (Dual Zone)
L Passenger Climate display
M Passenger Climate Control knob
Climate Control Auto Function
Press AUTO to select Full Auto Operation The Auto setting automatically controls the air flow modes, fan speeds, air intake and air conditioning according to the temperature setting selected Turn temperature control knob A to the desired temperature
Auto Defogging System: Auto defogging is designed to reduce the fogging up of the inside of the windshield by automatically sensing the moisture of the inside of the windshield The
system will automatically change to defrost mode when needed
Auto Defogging is set ON by default To cancel Auto Defogging, press and hold the Front Defrost button for three seconds when the vehicle power is on (the defrost button light will flash three times and the ADS OFF icon will illuminate) To turn Auto Defogging on again, press and hold the Front Defrost button again for three seconds and the defrost button light will flash 6 times and ADS OFF icon will turn off
Driver Only Ventilation: Driver Only Ventilation restricts air flow to the driver ’s side vents only This can help to optimize driving range by limiting the power drawn from the battery Press DRIVER ONLY button G to enable air flow through the driver ’s side vents only
Defrost Outside and/or Inside Windshield:
1 Set Front Fan Speed H to the highest position
2 Set Temperature to Hot A
3
Press the Front Defrost button B
REMINDERS:
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Continuous use of the climate control system in the recirculated air position may allow humidit y to increase inside the vehicle which may fog the glass and obscure visibilit y
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Pressing any but ton during AUTO operation will deactivate the AUTO function and switch to manual mode, except for Temperature Control
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When in AUTO mode, Air Flow mode and Fan Speed do not display on the Climate Control Display
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Cold or warm ambient air may flow in through vents if Recirculated Air but ton is not pressed ON (LED lit)
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Continuous use of the A /C and heater may allow the Energy Consumption to increase, especially excessive use of the heater
Air Flow Modes I:
To select Air Flow Modes, press
the Mode selection button:
Face-Level
Bi-Level
Floor-Level
Floor/Defrost-Level
•Defrost mode activates A /C and opens Fresh Air Vent to help dehumidify the air and improve defog per formance
•During Auto Operation, the A /C indicator will NOT illuminate The fan speed, air intake, air flow and air conditioning may automatically be engaged at any time to reach desired temperature and reduce humidit y
•Keep inside glass as clean as possible to reduce window fogging
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Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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![KIA NIRO PHEV 2023 Features and Functions Guide P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
D: Drive, left gate (Manual Mode)
[+]: Manual Mode Upshift
[–] : Manual Mode Downshift
Manual Mode: To enter Manual Mode, move shift lever from D to left gat KIA NIRO PHEV 2023 Features and Functions Guide P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
D: Drive, left gate (Manual Mode)
[+]: Manual Mode Upshift
[–] : Manual Mode Downshift
Manual Mode: To enter Manual Mode, move shift lever from D to left gat](/manual-img/2/54739/w960_54739-51.png)
P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
D: Drive, left gate (Manual Mode)
[+]: Manual Mode Upshift
[–] : Manual Mode Downshift
Manual Mode: To enter Manual Mode, move shift lever from D to left gate When in Manual Mode, if the shift lever is not moved up or down, then the vehicle will automatically shift gears To shift while in Manual mode, move shift lever up [+] to upshift or down [–] to downshift
Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)
The Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) gives the driving feel of a manual transmission, yet provides the ease of a fully automatic transmission
The following are unique driving tips for the Dual Clutch Transmission:
•To hold the vehicle stationary on an incline, the service brake or parking brake MUST be used or the gear shift MUST be in the (P) Park position If the vehicle is held stationary by applying the accelerator pedal on a slope, the clutch/transmission may overheat, resulting in damage
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Avoid aggressive launches on steep grades as this may result in an overheated clutch and transmission
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A slight time lag may be experienced at takeoff from standstill during aggressive acceleration maneuvers
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If the clutch is overheating, the first warning, an amber-colored warning light , will be displayed in the instrument c l us t e r When indicator turns red, reduce speed, pull over and place the vehicle in Park until it cools
Refer to the Owner ’s Manual section 6 for additional information on DCT operation or call Kia Consumer Affairs for additional information
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Automatic Transmission - Sportmatic Shifting with Gear Shift Video
Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) Driving Experience Video
Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting* (Hybrids only)
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Paddle Shifters*
Plug-In Hybrids (Rotary Dial Shifter) - When the Drive Mode is in Sport mode, use the paddle shifters to shift gears The gear will be displayed on the instrument cluster
Hybrids (Shift Lever) – Move the shift lever to (D) Drive position, and then to the left gate (+/-) (Manual Mode / Sportmatic Shifting)
•Pull the left paddle shifter (-) to shift down one gear
•Pull the right paddle shifter (+) to shift up one gear
The paddle shifters do not operate when:
•Both paddle shifters are pulled at the same time
•The vehicle speed is below 2 mph
•The accelerator pedal is slowly pressed for more than 6 seconds
•The drive mode is switched from Sport to ECO
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Rotary Dial ShifterVideo
Plug-In Hybrid Paddle Switches / Paddle Shifters Video
QR CODERotary Dial Shifter* (Plug-In Hybrids only)
Rotate dial for the following:
P: Park - Press to place in Park To release the Parking Brake, rotate dial to R, D or N
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
(Located on center console below Power but ton)
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REMINDER: The vehicle is equipped with a shift-by-wire system and a shift-lock system that prevents you from shifting gears without depressing the brake pedal
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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•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
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Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
ENGINESTARTSTOP
AUTO
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P D
(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
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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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•With the seat warmer switch in the ON position, the heating system in the seat turns OFF or ON automatically depending on the seat temperature
•System is OFF by default
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Seat Warmers*†1 3 / Ventilated Seats*
REMINDER: Use extreme caution when using the seat warmers to avoid burns
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
A Seat Warmers
•Press the button once for high setting (3 LEDs lit)
•Press the button twice for medium setting (2 LEDs lit)
•Press a third time for low setting (1 LED lit) and again to turn OFF
B Ventilated Seats
•Press the button once for high setting (3 LEDs lit)
•Press twice for medium setting (2 LEDs lit)
•Press a third time for low setting (1 LED lit) and again to turn OFFRefer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Seat Warmers/Ventilated Seats Video
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