2023 KIA NIRO battery

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Safety cautions
For safety, follow the instructions below. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or
damage to the system.
\335About operating the system
Use the system with the engine running.
\225Using the system for a long time when the engine is stopped may discharge the battery.
Do not install unapproved products.
\225Using unapproved products may cause an error while using the system.
\225System errors caused by installing unapproved products are not covered under the warranty.
\335 About handling the system
Do not apply excessive force to the system.
\225Excessive pressure on the screen may damage the LCD panel or the touch panel.
When cleaning the screen or button panel, make sure to stop the engine and use a
soft, dry cloth.
\225Wiping the screen or buttons with a rough cloth or using solvents (alcohol, benzene, paint thinner, etc.) may
scratch or chemically damage the surface.
If you attach a liquid-type air freshener to the fan louver, the surface of the system or
the louver may become deformed due to the flowing air.
\333 Note
If you experience any problems with the system, contact your place of purchase or dealer.

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Turning the system on or off
Turning on the system
1 To turn on the system, start the engine.
2 When the safety warning appears, read it and press Confirm.
\225To change the system language, press Language.
\334Warning
\225Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident,
severe bodily injury, or death. The driver′s primary responsibility is the safe and legal
operation of the vehicle, and the use of any vehicle systems, including the touch screen
and steering wheel controls, which take the driver′s eyes, attention, and focus away from
the safe operation of the vehicle, or which are not permissible by law, should never be
used during the operation of the vehicle.
\225Some functions may be disabled for safety reasons while the vehicle is moving. They work
only when the vehicle stops. Park your vehicle in a safe location before using any of them.
In a manual transmission vehicle, apply the parking brake to use the functions. In an
automatic transmission vehicle, shift to ″P″ (Park) or apply the parking brake.
\225Stop using the system if it malfunctions, such as no audio output or display. If you
continue using the system when it is malfunctioning, it may lead to a fire, electric shock, or
system failure.
\335 Caution
\225You can turn on the system when the key ignition switch is placed in the ″ACC″ or ″ON″
position. Using the system for an extended period without the engine running drains the
battery. If you plan on using the system for a long time, start the engine.
\225If you turn on your system without starting the engine, a battery warning will appear.
Once the engine starts, the battery warning will disappear.

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\335About handling the system
Do not apply excessive force to the
system.
\225Excessive pressure on the screen may damage
the LCD panel or the touch panel.
When cleaning the screen or button
panel, make sure to stop the engine
and use a soft, dry cloth.
\225Wiping the screen or buttons with a rough
cloth or using solvents (alcohol, benzene, paint
thinner, etc.) may scratch or chemically damage
the surface.
If you attach a liquid-type air freshener
to the fan louver, the surface of the
system or the louver may become
deformed due to the flowing air.
\333 Note
If you experience any problems with the
system, contact your place of purchase or
dealer.
\334About handling the system
Do not disassemble or modify the
system.
\225Doing so may result in an accident, fire, or
electric shock.
Do not allow liquids or foreign
substances to enter the system.
\225Liquids or foreign substances may cause
noxious fumes, a fire, or a system malfunction.
Stop using the system if it malfunctions,
such as no audio output or display.
\225If you continue using the system when it is
malfunctioning, it may lead to a fire, electric
shock, or system failure.
\333 Note
If you experience any problems with the
system, contact your place of purchase or
dealer.
Safety cautions
For safety, follow the instructions below.
Failure to do so may result in personal
injury or damage to the system.
\335About operating the system
Use the system with the engine
running.
\225Using the system for a long time when the
engine is stopped may discharge the battery.
Do not install unapproved products.
\225Using unapproved products may cause an error
while using the system.
\225System errors caused by installing unapproved
products are not covered under the warranty.

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\335Caution
\225You can turn on the system when the
key ignition switch is placed in the ″ACC″
or ″ON″ position. Using the system for
an extended period without the engine
running drains the battery. If you plan
on using the system for a long time,
start the engine.
\225If you turn on your system without
starting the engine, a battery warning
will appear. Once the engine starts, the
battery warning will disappear.
\333 Note
To avoid having audio play at an excessive
volume when you start the engine, adjust
the volume level before stopping the
engine. You can also set the system to
decrease the volume level automatically.
On the Home screen, press All Menus
> Setup > Sound > Priority , System
Volumes or Premium Sound and activate
the Start-up Volume Limit option.
Turning off the system
If you do not want to use the
system while driving, press and
hold the Power button on the
control panel.
\225 The screen and the sound will turn off.
\225To use the system again, press the
Power button.
After you have turned off
the engine, the system will
automatically turn off after a
while or as soon as you open the
driver's door.
\225Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, the system may turn off
as soon as you turn off the engine.
Using the touch
screen
Your system is equipped with a touch
screen. You can perform various functions
via touch inputs.
\334 Warning
Do not use the touch screen while driving
as this will divert your attention away
from the safe operation of the vehicle.
You may lose your steering control which
could cause an accident and severe bodily
injuries.

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c c View your fuel economy
displayed in a graph as well as
your accumulated average fuel
economy according to your driving
pattern.
d d Reset the fuel efficiency graphs to
the default values.
\333Note
\225The fuel efficiency graphs will be
updated every two and a half minutes.
\225When the engine is stopped, the
fuel efficiency graphs will be reset
automatically. However, the average
fuel efficiency value will not be reset.
Viewing the energy flow
(HEV only)
You can view the energy flow between the
engine, the electric motor, and the battery
according to your vehicle′s driving status.
1 On the Home screen, press
All Menus > Hybrid > Energy
Flow.
2 View the current energy flow
according to the vehicle′s
driving status.
cc
aabb
dd
a a Display the options list.
\225 User′s Manual on Web (QR
Code): Access the web manual
via the QR code. For safety
reasons, you can access the QR
code only when your vehicle is
stationary.
b b Return to the previous level.
c c Your vehicle′s driving status
d d The energy delivery direction
between the engine, the electric
motor, and the battery
Starting the vehicle
\225 Starting the vehicle with the motor′s
power

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Driving
\225Driving the vehicle with the engine′s
power and the motor′s power
\225Driving the vehicle with the engine′s
power
\225Driving the vehicle with the motor′s
power
\225Charging the battery and driving the
vehicle with the engine′s power
\225Charging the battery with the engine′s
power and driving the vehicle with the
motor′s power
Decelerating
\225Charging the battery with the
deceleration energy from braking and
the engine′s power
\225Charging the battery with the
deceleration energy from braking
\225Reducing the engine′s power for
slowing down the vehicle and charging
the battery with the deceleration
energy from the engine′s power

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\225Reducing the engine′s power for
slowing down the vehicle
Idle mode
\225Idle mode without delivering any
power
\225Charging the battery with the engine′s
power while the vehicle is in idle mode

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SymptomPossible causeSolution
The Bluetooth device
is not connected to
the system. Bluetooth deactivated
Activate Bluetooth on the device.
Bluetooth error
\225 Deactivate Bluetooth and reactivate
it on the device. Then, reconnect the
device.
\225Turn the device off and on. Then,
reconnect it.
\225Remove the battery from the device
and reinstall it. Then, turn the device
on and reconnect it.
\225Unregister Bluetooth pairing on both
the system and the device and then
re-register and connect them.
Phone projection
Symptom Possible causeSolution
Phone projection
does not start. Phone projection not
supported by the
phoneVisit the following websites and ensure
that the smartphone supports one of the
corresponding functions.
\225
Android Auto: https://support.google.
com/androidauto
\225Apple CarPlay: https://www.apple.com/
ios/carplay
USB connection not
supported Apple CarPlay does not support USB
connections for systems that support
wireless phone projection. Connect your
iPhone to the system wirelessly and start
Apple CarPlay.
> See ″Connecting your
iPhone via Apple CarPlay .″