2023 KIA NIRO PHEV engine

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Using the Valet mode (if equipped)
Use the Valet mode to protect your personal information and view the vehicle information.
Valet mode protects your personal information by disabling control using the screen or
buttons. Vehicle information created during valet mode can be viewed from the Kia Connect
App.
The following vehicle-related data can be viewed from the Kia Connect App.
Valet mode start time
Engine off time
Driving distance/hours and maximum vehicle speed after valet mode activation

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To use Valet mode, make sure you install the Kia Connect App on your smartphone and
sign up for the Kia Connect Service. Use either Google Play Store or App Store (depending
on your smartphone model) to download and install the Kia Connect App and sign up for
the Kia Connect Service.
> See "Subscribing to the service."
1 On the All Menus screen, press Valet Mode.

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To access the online user's manual on the Valet Mode screen, press >
User's
Manual on Web (QR Code) and then scan the displayed QR code.
2 Enter a password to turn on the valet mode.
Your personal information is protected, as control using the screen or buttons is disabled.

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To turn off valet mode, enter the password you set when turning on the mode.

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It is not possible to turn off Valet mode if you enter your password incorrectly five
times in succession. If this occurs and you want to turn off Valet mode, use the
Kia Connect App to reset your Valet mode password. Alternatively, contact the Kia
Connect Center (844-886-9411) for assistance.

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Energy flows screen
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b
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Can see the driving status of the vehicle.
c c Can see the energy flows among the engine, motor, and battery.
d d The list of menu items appears.
Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
[In case of starting the vehicle
Energy flows
Description
Starting with the motor power

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[In case of driving
Energy flows
Description
Driving with the engine and motor
Driving with the engine power
Driving with the motor power
Driving and charging with the engine
power
Driving with the motor power and charging
with the engine power

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[In case of braking
Energy flows
Description
Charging with both the deceleration energy
for braking and the power of engine
Charging with the deceleration energy for
braking
Braking the vehicle by decreasing the
power of engine and charging with its
deceleration energy
Braking the vehicle by decreasing the
power of engine
[In case of idling
Energy flows
Description
No power transfer in standby mode
Charging with the engine power in standby
mode

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END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
PLEASE READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ("EULA") CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE
NAVIGATION SYSTEM.
This is a license agreement between you and Hyundai Autoever, CORP. including its affiliates
("COMPANY") regarding a copy of the COMPANY navigable map database and/or Online
contents together with associated software, media and explanatory printed documentation
published by COMPANY(jointly the "Product"). The Product is provided for your personal,
internal use only and not for resale. It is protected by copyright and is subject to the following
terms which are agreed to by you, on the one hand, and COMPANY and its licensors (and
their licensors and suppliers) (collectively, "Licensors") on the other hand.
By using the Product, you accept and agree to all terms and conditions in this End User
License Agreement ("EULA"). IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS EULA, YOU
MUST PROMPTLY EXIT THE PRODUCT OPERATION PROGRAM AND DO NOT USE OR ACCESS
TO THE PRODUCT. YOU AGREE THAT YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THIS EULA MAY BE TERMINATED
AUTOMATICALLY WITHOUT NOTICE IF YOU FAIL TO COMPLY WITH ANY TERM(S) OF THIS
EULA.
Terms and Conditions
Personal Use Only. You agree to use this Product together with COMPANY’s authorized
application for the solely personal, non-commercial purposes for which you were licensed,
and not for service bureau, time-sharing or other similar purposes. Accordingly, but subject to
the restrictions set forth in the following paragraphs, you agree not to otherwise reproduce,
copy, modify, decompile, disassemble, create any derivative works of, or reverse engineer any
portion of this Data, and may not transfer or distribute it in any form, for any purpose, except
to the extent permitted by mandatory laws. You may not assign this EULA or any of the rights
or licenses granted under this EULA, except when installed in the system for which it was
created.
Restrictions. Except where you have been specifically licensed to do so by COMPANY, and
without limiting the preceding paragraph, you may not use the Product (i) with any products,
systems, or applications installed or otherwise connected to or in communication with
vehicles, capable of vehicle navigation, positioning, dispatch, real time route guidance, fleet
management or similar applications or (ii) with or in communication with any positioning
devices or any mobile or wireless-connected electronic or computer devices, including
without limitation cellular phones, palmtop and handheld computers, pagers, and personal
digital assistants or PDAs.

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Community
POI name
Police Stations
Post Offices
Libraries
Schools
Fire Departments
Convention Centers
Churches
Synagogues
City Halls
Civic Centers
Court Houses
Government Offices
Waste & Sanitary
Utilities
Business FacilitiesKia Corporation
Hyundai MOBIS
Hyundai AutoEver
HMG Affiliates
Hyundai Steel
Hyundai TRANSYS
Hyundai GLOVIS
Hyundai Engineering
Hyundai Rotem
INNOCEAN WORLDWIDE
Services
POI name
Hospitals
Medical Services
Physicians
Tax Services
Attorneys
Funeral Homes
Hair & Beauty
Cleaning & Laundry
Social Services
Communication
Dentists
Photography
Tailors & Alterations
Movers
Nursing Homes
Optical
Personal Services
Repair Services
Veterinary Hospitals
Shipping Centers

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Available POI names may change when
the system is updated.

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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).