Kia NIRO 2021 Manual

Interior Overview

1. Inside door handle [4]
2. Power window switch [4]
3. Central door lock switch [4]
4. Power window lock button [4]
5. Outside rearview mirror control [4]
6. Outside rearview mirror folding* [4]
7. Headlight leveling device* [4]
8. Instrument panel illumination control [4]
9. BCW On/Off button* [5]
10. 12V Battery reset switch (plug-in) [6]
11. Virtual engine sound system button* [H45]
12. LKA On/Off button* [5]
13. ESC Off button* [5]
14. Fuel filler door open button [4]
15. Auto Lock mode button (plug-in)* [H5]
16. Scheduled charging deactivation button (plug-in)* [H6]
17. Steering wheel [4]
18. Tilt and telescopic steering control lever [4]
19. Inner fuse panel [7]
20. Brake pedal [5]
21. Bonnet release lever [4]
22. Seat [3]

* if equipped
[#] Number in brackets indicates chapter in Owner's Manual.
The illustrations in this guide may vary from the actual vehicle.

Instrument Panel Overview

1. Cruise control* [5]
   Speed limit control* [5]
   Smart cruise control system* [5]
2. Driver's front air bag [3]
3. Horn [4]
4. Instrument cluster [4]
5. Lighting/Turn signal/Headlamp control lever (For Europe) (Left) [4]
   Wiper and washer control lever (Except Europe) (Left) [4]
6. Wiper and washer control lever (For Europe) (Right) [4]
   Lighting/Turn signal/ Headlamp control lever (Except Europe) (Right) [4]
7. ENGINE START/STOP button [5]
8. Steering wheel audio controls* [see Car Multimedia Manual]
9. Audio/Video/Navigation [see Car Multimedia Manual]
10. Hazard warning flasher [6]
11. Climate control system [4]
12. Shift lever DCT [5]
13. Front seat warmer* [4] Front air ventilation seat* [4]
14. Heated steering wheel button* [4]
15. Changing plug-in hybrid mode button [H26]
16. Driving rearview monitoring (DRM)* [4]
17. Parking distance warning On/Off* [4]
18. Smart phone wireless charger* [4]
19. Centre console storage box [4]
20. Power outlet [4]
21. USB charger* [4]
22. Glove box [4]
23. Passenger's front air bag [3]
24. AC 220V inverter* [4]

Instrument Cluster / Climate Control System

Instrument cluster for Plug-in Hybrid [4]

1. Hybrid system gauge
2. Fuel gauge
3. Speedometer
4. Warning and indicator lights
5. LCD display
6. Battery SOC (State of Charge) gauge
7. Distance to empty

Automatic climate control system [4]

1. Driver's temperature control
2. AUTO (automatic control)
3. Front windscreen defroster
4. Rear window defroster
5. Air conditioning
6. Air intake control
7. OFF
8. Fan speed control
9. Mode selection
10. Passenger's temperature control
11. SYNC temperature control
12. Climate button
13. Driver only select button

Windows / Wipers and Washers

Windows [4]

1. Driver's door power window switch
2. Front passenger's door power window switch
3. Rear door (left) power window switch
4. Rear door (right) power window switch
5. Window opening and closing
6. Automatic power window up*/down*
7. Power window lock button

Note: In cold and wet climates, power windows may not work properly due to freezing conditions.

Wipers and Washers [4]

1. Wiper speed control (front)
   2 High wiper speed
   1 Low wiper speed
   --- Intermittent wipe
   AUTO* Auto control wipe
   O Off
   Single wipe
2. Intermittent control wipe time adjustment
3. Wash with brief wipes (front)*
4. Rear wiper/washer control*
   2 Continuous wipe
   1 Intermittent wipe*
   O Off
5. Wash with brief wipes (rear)*

Lighting Control / Steering Wheel / Cruise Control System

Lighting control [4]

1. OFF
2. Auto light*
3. Position light
4. Headlight

Tilt & telescopic steering [4]

Steering wheel adjustment:

1. Pull down the lock release lever
2. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired angle
3. Height adjustment
4. Lock the steering wheel by pulling up the lock release lever

Heated steering wheel* [4]

When the ignition switch or engine start/stop button is in the ON position, press the button shown to switch on the heated steering wheel. The indicator on the button will illuminate. To turn off the heating function, press the button once again.

Cruise control system* [5]

1. ON-OFF button (CRUISE/) to activate cruise control system
   
2. Set cruise control speed by moving the lever down to SET -
   
3. To increase cruise control set speed
   
4. To decrease cruise control set speed
   
5. Cancel cruise control set speed by pressing the cancel button (CANCEL/O)
   
6. Resume cruising speed by moving the lever up to RES +
   

Door Locks / Tailgate / Fuel Filler Door / Bonnet

Operating door locks manually [5]

Central door lock switch [5]

1. Lock
2. Unlock

Child-protector rear door lock [5]

Opening the tailgate [5]

Closing the tailgate [5]

Emergency tailgate safety release [5]

1. Push the mechanical key to the right
   Closing the fuel filler door
   • Turn cap clockwise until it "clicks" to ensure it is securely closed.
   • Close the door and press the edge until it is securely locked.

Opening the fuel filler door [5]

Push the fuel filler door opener.

1. Fully open the door
2. Turn cap counterclockwise to open
   

Opening the bonnet [5]

Pull the release lever to unlatch the bonnet

1. Lift the bonnet slightly
2. Push the secondary latch inside and lift the bonnet
   

Closing the bonnet

• Before closing the bonnet, check if all filler caps are correctly installed and any other combustible material must be removed from the engine compartment.
• Lower the bonnet halfway and push down to securely lock in place.

Seat / Air Bag / Child Restraint System

Front seat

Seats [4]

1. Forward and backward
2. Seatback angle
3. Seat cushion height (Driver's seat)
4. Lumbar support (Driver's seat)*
5. Headrest

Rear seat

6. Seatback folding
7. Headrest
8. Armrest

Passenger's front air bag ON/ OFF switch* [4]

Rearward-facing child restraint system [4]

Installing a child restraint system by lap/shoulder belt [4]

Securing with "ISOFIX" system and "Tether Anchorage" system* [4]

1. ISOFIX Anchor Position Indicator
2. ISOFIX Anchor
   

Securing with "Tether Anchorage" system [4]
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Charging / Electric Mode

How to connect charger [H10]

1. Depress the brake pedal and apply the parking brake.
2. Turn OFF all switches, move the shift lever to P (Park), and turn OFF the vehicle.
3. After unlocking doors, open the charging door by pressing it.
4. Remove any dust on the charging connector and charging inlet.
5. Hold the charging connector handle. Then, insert it into the charging inlet, until you hear a "click" sound. If it is not fully connected, a bad connection between the charging connector and the charging terminal may cause a fire.
   
6. Check if the charging cable connection indicator in the instrument cluster is turned ON.
   Charging does not occur when the indicator is OFF. When the charging connector is not connected properly, reconnect the charging cable to charge.
   

Checking charging status [H14]

Changing plug-in hybrid mode [H26]

Pressing the [EV/HEV] button changes the plug-in hybrid system modes, between Electric (CD) mode and Hybrid (CS) mode.

Estimated charging time displayed on instrument cluster

Towing / Spare Tyre, Jack And Tools / Tyre Mobility Kit

Towing [6]

When towing the vehicle in an emergency without wheel dollies, tow with the front wheels off the ground and:

1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC position.
2. Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.

Emergency towing

If towing is necessary, it is recommended to have it done by an authorised Kia dealer or a commercial tow truck service.

Removable towing hook [6]

1. Open the tailgate and remove the towing hook from the tool case.
2. Remove the hole cover by pressing the lower part of the cover on the bumper.
3. Install the towing hook by turning it clockwise until it is fully secured.
4. Remove the towing hook and install the cover after use.

Spare tyre, jack and tools* [6]

The shown tools are stored in the luggage compartment. Pull up the luggage box cover to reach this equipment.

1. Jack handle
2. Jack
3. Wheel lug nut wrench

Tyre Mobility Kit* [6]

Please read the instructions before using the Tyre Mobility Kit.

1. Compressor
2. Sealant bottle

With the Tyre Mobility Kit you stay mobile even after experiencing a tyre puncture. After you ensure that the tyre is properly sealed you can drive cautiously on the tyre (up to 200 km (120 miles)) at a max. speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) in order to reach a vehicle or tyre dealer to have the tyre replaced.

Engine Oil / Washer Fluid

Checking the engine oil level [7]

Pull the dipstick out and check the level. The level should be between F and L.

Refilling engine oil [7]

Use only the specified engine oil [9] and avoid spillage.

Checking the washer fluid level [7]

Check the fluid level and add fluid if necessary.

Additional Info*

Idle Stop & Go (ISG)

When enabled, ISG automatically stops the car's engine to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. The ISG function may not work if the car's battery charge status, ambient temperature and/or engine temperature is too low. Air conditioning/heater control settings may also affect ISG function.

Parking brake (handbrake)

When engaging the parking brake, apply the footbrake first and keep it depressed. Then apply the parking brake.
We strongly recommend to leave the car in first or reverse gear or in the 'P' (Park) position on automatics when leaving the car.

Bluetooth®

Many of our cars have Bluetooth^® connectivity to enable the driver to safely enjoy the convenience of the mobile phone. For Bluetooth^® compatibility please visit the owners section on our website.

Kia Service App

The Kia Service App – now available for free on iPhone/iPad and Android.

iPhone/iPad

Android

With the Kia Service App, you have (almost) all Kia dealers in Europe within reach*. Looking for a showroom or just a service, the app displays all dealers around your current location on the map. With one click you can call a dealer, visit their website or get directions to the showroom.

(*) In selected markets only

Documents / Resources

References

• Google Play

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