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  • Page 2 This Features & Functions Guide, and the specific operational and safety information it provides, is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual. In the interest of your safety and that of your family, and to help you avoid risks that may result in death or serious injury, Kia reminds you to carefully read your Owner’s Manual in order to fully familiarize yourself with the important information it contains.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ESSENTIAL FEATURES V I D E O S & Q R C O D E S A U D I O S Y S T E M S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02 Air Conditioning / Climate Control .

  • Page 4: D E O S & Q R C O D E S

    VIDEOS & QR CODES - SMARTPHONES, TABLETS AND COMPUTERS Kia provides a number of video resources at your disposal to assist you with becoming familiar with the features and QR CODE functions found in your Kia vehicle . You can access these resources by snapping the QR Codes with your smartphone/tablet One Click Fuel Cap Video (mobile devices) or by visiting the following website: www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos .

  • Page 5: Instrument Cluster

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Instrument Cluster Overview Hybrid system gauge Fuel gauge Speedometer Warning and indicator lights LCD display (including Trip computer) Hybrid Battery SOC (State of Charge) gauge Distance to empty (Type A shown) Your vehicle’s instrument cluster & indicator light locations may differ from those in the illustrations.

  • Page 6: Indicators & Warning Lights

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Indicators & Warning Lights 1276538 ° 100 120 km/h Your vehicle’s instrument cluster & indicator 52.4 light locations may differ from those in the illustrations. For more information on the instrument cluster, the LCD Warning Messages and the function of all indicator and warning lights, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.

  • Page 7: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) QR CODE Tire Pressure Monitoring The TPMS indicator functions as both Low Tire Pressure Light System Video and TPMS Malfunction Indicator . The indicator will illuminate if one or more tires is significantly underinflated, the vehicle has a To view a video on your spare tire installed without TPMS or the outside temperature becomes mobile device, snap this...

  • Page 8: Plug-In Hybrid Indicators At Startup

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Plug-In Hybrid Indicators at Startup Hybrid System Gauge — Indicates how economically the vehicle is being driven . • CHARGE (Blue zone): High-efficiency range • ECO (Green zone): Normal-efficiency range • POWER (Grey zone): Low-efficiency range EV Mode — Illuminates when the electric motor is powering the vehicle . Ready — Illuminates when the hybrid system is operational .

  • Page 9: Lcd Instrument Cluster Modes

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LCD Instrument Cluster Modes* Trip Modes / Trip Computer Press Mode button to scroll through different LCD Instrument Cluster The Trip Computer is a driver information system that displays information Modes . related to driving . It appears on the display when the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position .

  • Page 10: Fuel Economy

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Fuel Economy QR CODE When the Instrument Cluster LCD screen is in There are several factors that contribute to your vehicle’s fuel Fuel Economy Video the Trip Computer mode, the screen displays fuel economy, including maintenance of your vehicle, driving style, To view a video on your economy information related to the driving range environmental conditions, vehicle weight and vehicle aerodynamics .

  • Page 11: User Settings

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER User Settings Service Mode QR CODES To enter the User Settings mode in the LCD Instrument Cluster Modes, To view a video on your To enter Service mode, press the Mode button mobile device, snap these press the Mode button when the vehicle is at a standstill and the scroll to Service Mode and press OK button...

  • Page 12: Sport/Eco Modes

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Sport/ECO Modes The mode can be change by moving the shift lever from D to the left gate and back: Sport (D) - ECO Mode (S) - Sport Mode - When shift lever is moved into the left gate from (D) . If shift lever is not moved through the gears, then the vehicle will shift automatically .

  • Page 13: Plug-In Hybrid Displays - Uvo Eco With Navigation

    PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM UVO eco and UVO eco with Navigation* Display When equipped, UVO eco with Navigation screen also provides information on economical operation and hybrid system modes . To enter the Plug-In Hybrid display mode, press the PHEV button . Then select one of the menus - ECO Driving, Energy Information, Charging Settings, Charging Stations, Gas Stations and EV Range* (UVO eco with Navigation only) .

  • Page 14: Instrument Cluster / Plug-In Hybrid Displays

    PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM Instrument Cluster - Energy Flow The instrument cluster LCD screen displays the following plug-in hybrid system modes to inform the driver of its status . To change modes, go to User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes . EV Propulsion - The electric motor is moving Engine-Only Propulsion - The engine is moving the vehicle .
  • Page 15 PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM Instrument Cluster - Energy Flow The instrument cluster LCD screen displays the following plug-in hybrid system modes to inform the driver of its status . To change modes, go to User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes . Power Reserve - While the engine powers the Engine Brake/Regeneration - The regenerative vehicle, it is also recharging the hybrid battery .

  • Page 16: Charging The Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle

    This type of charger uses 240 volts of electricity and takes approximately 2 .5-3 hours for a full charge (Based on Kia Motors Corporation testing with SAE J1772 charger performed at 3 .3kW) . This charger can be installed at your home or found at a public charging station .
  • Page 17 PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM Charging the Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle (Continued) To charge the Optima Plug-In Hybrid vehicle using a normal/trickle charger: 1 . Connect the ICCB plug to an electrical outlet 2 . Check if the power light (green) on the ICCB turns on 3 .

  • Page 18: Charging Connector Auto/Lock Mode

    PLUG-IN HYBRID SYSTEM Charging Connector Auto/Lock Mode Scheduled Charging The Charging Connector can be set to be locked or unlocked while in the Charging times can be set using the UVO eco with Navigation* settings charging inlet . Press the AUTO button (LED lit) for the connector to when in EV Mode .

  • Page 19: Driver's Panel

    DRIVER'S PANEL Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)* QR CODE Blind Spot Detection The BCW system uses radar sensors to help alert the driver before changing w/RCTA Video lanes . The light on the BSD button will illuminate when turned ON . The outside rearview mirror warning lights will also illuminate for 3 seconds .

  • Page 20: Lane Keeping Assist (Lka)

    DRIVER'S PANEL Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) QR CODE Lane Keeping Assist Lane Keeping Assist Lane Keeping Assist With the Engine Start/Stop button in the ON position, press the LKA button to turn Video system ON . The instrument cluster indicator will illuminate .

  • Page 21: Instrument Panel Dimmer

    The Instrument Panel Dimmer does not • adjust brightness on the UVO eco or In the event of HAC system malfunction, see Authorized Kia Dealer for service . AUTO UVO eco with Navigation screens; use the system’s setup menu to adjust •...

  • Page 22: Reverse Parking Aid Function

    • The Engine Start/Stop button is in the OFF position QUICK TIPS • The gear shift lever is moved to any position Kia Key Fob Video except R (Reverse) To use electrical accessories: • The L or R mirror buttons are not depressed .

  • Page 23: Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock

    DRIVER'S PANEL Power Windows, Window Lock Automatic Door Lock/Unlock & Central Door Lock Auto Door Lock/Unlock will engage when the gear shift is moved in to 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 .

  • Page 24: Steering Wheel Controls

    STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS Headlights & High Beams Turn Signals & Fog Lights* To operate: To operate: • Turn Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right/Left Turn Signal • Rotate lever to change the Headlight function • Fog Lights - Press switch to turn Fog Lights ON/OFF •...

  • Page 25: Windshield Wipers & Washers

    STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS Windshield/Rear Wipers & Washers Heated Steering Wheel Button* To operate Windshield Wipers and Washers: Press button to turn ON/OFF steering wheel heater, while the ignition or Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position . • Move lever Up/Down to change Wiper modes •...

  • Page 26: Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology

    For more information, if equipped, refer to the Car Multimedia System User's Manual. For Bluetooth Wireless Technology FAQs, go to www.kia.com, Owners section, or call Consumer Information for ® Bluetooth ®...
  • Page 27 STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS Voice Recognition and Phone Contact Tips Bluetooth Wireless Technology ® QR CODE To help optimize the Bluetooth Wireless ® Pairing a Phone Voice Recognition Tips Video Technology Voice Recognition system, below For instructions on how to pair a phone, refer to the Car Multimedia are some tips and reminders .

  • Page 28: Cruise Control

    STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS Standard Cruise Control Audio Controls (Type A shown) Audio MODE button: Press to cycle through FM/AM/SiriusXM CRUISE Control ON/OFF button: Press to turn the Cruise Control /Media modes ® ON/OFF Audio System ON/OFF: Press and hold to turn power on; Press to turn power off Resume Cruising Speed button: Press up to resume or increase Seek/Preset button: Cruising Speed...

  • Page 29: Smart Cruise Control (Scc)

    STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS Smart Cruise Control (SCC) QR CODE The Smart Cruise Control (SCC) system allows you to set the vehicle to maintain a speed Smart Cruise Control Video so long as it is not limited by traffic . When traffic is encountered, the vehicle will be slowed to maintain a set distance behind traffic without depressing the accelerator or brake pedal .

  • Page 30: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel

    STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel To adjust the Steering Wheel, push the lock-release lever down and adjust the desired angle and distance When finished, pull the lock-release lever up to lock Steering Wheel in place . QUICK TIP It may be helpful to pull/push bottom of Steering Wheel towards/away from you to adjust desired distance NIRO PLUG-IN HYBRID F E A T U R E S &...

  • Page 31: Apple Carplay ® Setup

    AUDIO SYSTEMS UVO eco / Android Auto / Apple CarPlay Setup ® UVO Registration/Activation – To use UVO eco: 1 . Go to the vehicle and follow the instructions on the head unit in the UVO menu to activate your vehicle . Accept any terms and conditions to complete the registration 2 .

  • Page 32: Audio System - Uvo Eco

    AUDIO SYSTEMS UVO eco* QR CODE FM/AM/SiriusXM /Media (USB, iPod , Aux, Bluetooth Audio, My Music) UVO eco Videos ® ® ® To view a video on your Press to select MEDIA mode mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed Press to select FM/AM/ SiriusXM ®...

  • Page 33: Audio System - Uvo Eco With Navigation

    AUDIO SYSTEMS UVO eco with Navigation* QR CODE FM/AM/SiriusXM /Media (USB, iPod , Aux, Bluetooth Audio) UVO eco with ® ® ® Navigation Videos To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed Press to select MEDIA mode website .

  • Page 34: Aux/Usb/Ipod ® Port & Power Outlets

    CENTER PANEL Digital Clock Aux/USB/iPod Port & Power Outlets ® UVO eco* / UVO eco with Navigation Clock Setup* Aux/USB/iPod Port ® Press the SETUP key on the head unit. Then press the on-screen Use the Aux port to connect Clock icon to enter clock settings.

  • Page 35: Wireless Smartphone Charging System

    CENTER PANEL Wireless Smartphone Charging System* QR CODE Wireless Charging Video 1 . Place smartphone on the center of the charging pad 2 . Indicator light will change to amber once the wireless charging begins To view a video on your 3 .

  • Page 36: Air Conditioning / Climate Control

    CENTER PANEL Automatic Climate Control Driver Only Fan Control Mode Selection button Temperature Control knob Dual Temperature Control knob Automatic Climate Control button Dual Climate Control Button (SYNC) Front Windshield Defroster CLIMATE information screen selection button Rear Windshield Defroster Your Automatic Climate Control system may differ from those Fan Speed Control buttons Air Conditioning On/Off button in the illustration.

  • Page 37: Automatic Gear Shift With Sportmatic ® Shifting

    Park and idle the engine. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for additional information on DCT operation or call Kia Consumer Affairs for additional information. ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPERATING INFORMATION AND SAFETY WARNINGS .

  • Page 38: Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats

    CENTER PANEL / SEATING Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats* QUICK TIPS QR CODES Seat Warmers — Press top of button once for high • With the seat Seat Warmers/Ventilated Yellow Color: Warming Seats Video setting (3 LEDs lit), again for middle setting (2 LEDs lit), warmer switch in the ON position, the again for low setting (1 LED lit) .

  • Page 39: Power Adjustable Driver's Seat

    SEATING Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat* 6-Way Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat* Move/Press controls to adjust Seat forward/backward, Seat Cushion tilt up/down, Seatback forward/backward or Lumbar forward/backward Pull lever to slide Seat forward/backward . Pull/press lever up/down one or more times to adjust Seat height . Pull lever to adjust Seatback recline .

  • Page 40: Smart Key

    Press and hold more than 1 second for Panic Alarm . To turn off Alarm, press any button Press to release Mechanical Key (on reverse side of fob) Kia Key Fob Video Driver’s Door Lock/Unlock button • Press button once to unlock Driver’s Door Double-Turn Lock/Unlock All •...

  • Page 41: Map/Room Lamps

    OTHER KEY FEATURES Map/Room Lamps Automatic turn off function* The interior lights automatically turn off approximately 30 seconds after the Engine Start/Stop button is OFF . (Type A) Map Lamp/Room Lamp Operation Push the lens to turn the map lamp 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 .

  • Page 42: Hood Release Lever And Latch

    OTHER KEY FEATURES Hood Release Lever and Latch Fuel Cap / Malfunction QR CODES Indicator (Check Engine Light) Opening the Hood: One-Click Fuel Cap Video Tighten for ONE CLICK to prevent Malfunction 1 . Pull the Hood Release Lever to unlatch the Hood Indicator from illuminating .

  • Page 43: Parking Distance Warning

    OTHER KEY FEATURES Parking Distance Warning* Rear-Camera Display* The Parking Distance Warning* is not a safety device . The Parking Distance The Rear-Camera Display system is not a safety device . It is a Warning* is a supplemental system that assists the driver by chiming if any supplemental system that displays the view behind the vehicle through the object is detected within the sensing area to the front, rear and side of the rearview display mirror or the UVO eco / UVO eco with Navigation* screens...

  • Page 44: Driver Attention Warning (Daw)

    OTHER KEY FEATURES Driver Attention Warning (DAW)* High Voltage Battery Air Intake The DAW displays the possible condition of the driver’s fatigue level and inattentive driving The Hybrid Battery Air Intake, located on the side practices . underneath the left rear seat, is used to cool down the hybrid battery .

  • Page 45: Tire Mobility Kit

    OTHER KEY FEATURES Child-Protector Rear Door Lock Tire Mobility Kit QR CODE Locate these locks on the rear edge of the rear passenger doors . Turn the The Tire Mobility Kit may temporarily seal Tire Mobility Kit Video safety lock to the LOCK position to disable the inner door handles from certain types of tire damage .

  • Page 46: Passenger Airbag Off Indicator

    SAFETY FEATURES Occupant Detection System (ODS) / Seat Belt Retractor Locks Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Retractor locks allow lap/shoulder seat belts to remain unlocked during normal vehicle operation for freedom of movement and increased comfort . ODS detects the presence and position of the front passenger and adjusts or turns off airbag deployment accordingly .
  • Page 47 . If TOP TIER detergent gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is recommended . Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with information on how to use them . Do not mix other additives .
  • Page 48 * And, if necessary, adjust, correct, clean, or replace . If TOP TIER detergent gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is recommended . Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with information on If TOP TIER detergent gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is recommended .
  • Page 49 . If TOP TIER detergent gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is recommended . Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with information on how to use them . Do not mix other additives .
  • Page 50 ** If equipped If TOP TIER detergent gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is recommended . Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with information on how * And, if necessary, adjust, correct, clean, or replace .

  • Page 51: Bluetooth

    Safety Features: No system, no matter how advanced, can compensate for all driver error and/or driving conditions. Always drive responsibly. UVO eco: Purchase of a new 2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid vehicle includes a complimentary 3 year UVO eco subscription starting from new vehicle retail sale/lease date as recorded by the dealer. After your complimentary 3 year UVO eco subscription expires, continued access to UVO eco will require a paid subscription at the then current subscription rate or your use of UVO eco will immediately terminate.
  • Page 52 Owner’s Name: _________________________________________VIN: _____________________________Mileage: _____________________ Dealership Name: _______________________________________Sales Consultant: _________________Date: ________________________ BEFORE DELIVERY Confirm “Good Battery” with Kia battery tester Verify all tire pressures are to spec (see driver’s door label) LF Verify proper operation of Remote Keyless Entry and Smart Key lock/unlock...
  • Page 53 DURING DELIVERY Explain first service process and schedule first service appointment Tour Parts & Service departments, introduce staff & explain value of Kia Parts and Service Review recommended maintenance schedule and maintenance requirements to validate warranty Review business hours & Customer 360° Care...
  • Page 54 © 2017 Kia Motors America, Inc. All rights reserved. Part Number: UN180-PS-004 Consumer - Roadside Assistance: 1-800-333-4KIA (4542)

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