bluetooth KIA NIRO 2021 Navigation System Quick Reference Guide
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Predefined Messages
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This option may not be available in some phone models.
Bluetooth Voice Prompts
Set whether to hear voice prompts for events related to Bluetooth connections.
Privacy Mode
Enable or disable Privacy Mode. Hide data including contacts and call hi\
story from showing 
up on the system screen to protect privacy.
Bluetooth System Info
You can see and edit the Bluetooth information of the system.
Android Auto
You can activate the Android Auto function to pair your Android smartphone with the system.
Apple CarPlay
You can activate the Apple CarPlay function to pair your iPhone with the \
system.  
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Link Bluetooth Devices
You can connect any registered Bluetooth device. > See "Connecting a Bluetooth device."
Reset User Account
You can initialize all account settings.
Configuring the user profile settings (Type2)
You can additionally set profiles for each driver after First Run Setup.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup  >
 User Profile.
2 Press the user to change its profile.
The User Profile Settings screen appears.
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Press 
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 Search for Settings or press  and enter a keyword to search for a 
setting item. You can also search for a setting item by voice.
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Press  Change User to switch to another user's profile.
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When you log in as guest, you cannot set the profile items additionally. To set a different 
profile, select another user.
Profile Settings
You can specify the details and operation environment for a registered user.
Name
You can specify the name of the user to display on the profile.
Profile Image
You can specify the image to display on the user profile.  
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Link UVO Account
You can use various services and convenient management features when linked to the 
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Subscribe to UVO to check the function. 
> See "Subscribing to the service."
Link Bluetooth Devices
You can connect any registered Bluetooth device. > See "Connecting a Bluetooth device."
Configuring the general system settings 
(Type1)
You can configure general settings for date, time, language, and the like. You can also check 
information of the system.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup  >
 General.
The general settings screen appears.
2 Configure the settings required:
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Press  Menu  >
 Search for Settings or press  and enter a keyword to search for a 
setting item. You can also search for a setting item by voice.
SW Info/Update
You can see the versions of system components. You can also update the system to the latest 
version.
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For details on how to update the system software: > see "How to Update the Map and 
Software for your Infotainment System."  
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GPS Time
After receiving the time from GPS, it sets the system date and time automatically.0000
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To manually set the date and time, uncheck GPS Time, press the current date and time 
below  GPS Time, and then set the date and time.
24 Hours
The system time is displayed in the 24-hour format.
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For example, when 24 Hours is checked and the current time is 01:08 pm, the system 
screen displays the time as "13:08." When the checkbox is deselected, the time display 
changes to "01:08 PM."
Daylight Saving Time
Displays the system time in the format of Daylight Saving Time.
Language
You can set the system display language.
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Once the language has been changed, it takes a while to apply the new language to the 
system. The notification pop-up window appears as soon as the new language is applied 
to the system. When you wait a while or press anywhere outside the pop-up window, the 
window automatically disappears.
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When you change the system language, it does not affect the display of other unique 
data such as MP3 music file name.
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Depending on the system language, the Bluetooth phone message view and voice 
recognition may not be supported.  
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Language
You can set the system display language.
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Once the language has been changed, it takes a while to apply the new language to the 
system. The notification pop-up window appears as soon as the new language is applied 
to the system. When you wait a while or press anywhere outside the pop-up window, the 
window automatically disappears.
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When you change the system language, it does not affect the display of other unique 
data such as MP3 music file name.
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Depending on the system language, the Bluetooth phone message view and voice 
recognition may not be supported.
Keyboard
You can change the keyboard type for each language to use when entering the text.
English Keyboard
You can select the keyboard type to use when entering the English text.
Default Keyboard
You can select the default keyboard type.  
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Bluetooth connection
SymptomPossible causeSolution
The system is 
not detected by a 
Bluetooth device. Registration mode 
needs to be run.
On the All Menus screen, press Setup 
>
 Device Connections  >
 Bluetooth  >
 
Bluetooth Connections  >
 Add New to 
run the registration mode and perform 
search again from the Bluetooth device. 
> See " Connecting a Bluetooth device."
The Bluetooth 
device is not 
connected. The Bluetooth 
function should be 
activated.Activate the Bluetooth function on the 
Bluetooth device to connect.
Any error occurs 
while using the 
Bluetooth function.
 \225 Turn the Bluetooth function OFF / ON on 
the Bluetooth device and then connect 
the device again.
 \225Turn the Bluetooth device off and on and 
then connect the device again.
 \225Remove the battery from the Bluetooth 
device and attach it back, turn on the 
device, and then connect the device 
again.
 \225Delete the system and Bluetooth device 
from the registration lists respectively, 
and then connect the device again.  
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System status indicator icons
You can see the system status by checking the status indicator icons at the top right of the 
system screen.
Different status indicator icons appear when each function is performed. The meanings of 
the icons are as follows:
Mute/memo recording
Navigation sound muted
Radio/Media sound muted
All sound outputs muted
Recording a voice memo
Bluetooth/call
Connecting a phone via Bluetooth
Connecting an audio device via Bluetooth
Connecting a phone and an audio device via Bluetooth
Making a call via a Bluetooth phone
Bluetooth phone's microphone off
Downloading the contact and list of recent calls from the connected Bluetooth 
phone  
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FAQ
Navigation
QHow can I update the map?
AYou can download the latest map data to a USB device and use the device to update 
the map. 
> See "How to Update the Map and Software for your Infotainment System."
QGuidance is made by bypassing the route or the speed camera alerts are late.
ASelect another route after setting the route options. On the map screen, press 
 >
 Route  >
 Route Options to change the settings and resume navigation. 
> See " Changing the route search criteria."
When the system is not updated, update the software and map and then perform 
search again. 
> See "How to Update the Map and Software for your Infotainment System."
Bluetooth
QWhich functions can I use via Bluetooth?
AYou can use the hands-free call function with a mobile phone connected. You can also 
play music after connecting an audio device such as MP3 player or mobile phone. 
> See "Making a call via Bluetooth.", "Listening to music via Bluetooth ."
QHow can I register a Bluetooth device?
AOn the All Menus screen, press Setup >
 Device Connections  >
 Bluetooth  >
 
Bluetooth Connections  >
 Add New. From the Bluetooth device to be connected, 
search for the vehicle system and register it. Use the Bluetooth device to enter or 
approve the authentication number displayed on the system. Then the device is 
added to the list of Bluetooth devices in the system and automatically connected to 
the system. 
> See " Connecting a Bluetooth device."  
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QI bought a new mobile phone and want to replace my old phone with the new one to 
connect the system. How can I register the new phone to the system?
AAn additional device can be registered in the same way as in registration of a new 
device. You can register up to 6 devices in the list of Bluetooth devices. To delete 
a previously registered device, press Delete Device(s) from the list of Bluetooth 
devices, select the device to delete, and then press Delete. 
> See "Deleting a registered 
device."
QHow can I access the list of contacts while using a Bluetooth phone?
AApprove access to the contacts when connecting your mobile phone to the syste\
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via Bluetooth. The list of contacts on the phone is downloaded to the system. To see 
the downloaded list of contacts, press the Call button on the steering wheel and 
press 
 on the call screen. You can search for a contact and make a call to the 
contact, or add the contact to the favorites. > See " Dialing from the contacts."
Broadcast reception
QI turned on the radio while driving but I heard no sound but noise.
ADepending on the location, obstacles may cause reception to deteriorate.
Radio reception rate may also drop when an on-glass antenna is mounted on the 
rear window and the window is tinted with metallic window films.
Self-inspection method upon failure
QThe system does not operate properly. What shall I do?
AInspect the system after referring to Troubleshooting Guide. > See "Solutions."
When the system failure persists after inspection, press and hold the Reset button to 
reset the system.
If the problem persists, contact your place of purchase or dealer.  
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Common specifications
ItemSpecifications
Power supply DC 14.4 V
Operating voltage DC 9-16 V
Dark current Below 1 mA in average within 45 days
Operating temperature 
range -20 to +70 ℃
Storage temperature 
range -40 to +85 ℃
Electric current 
consumption 2.5 A
Radio
Item
Specifications
Available channels FM: 87.5–107.9 MHz (step: 200 kHz)
AM: 530–1710 kHz (step: 10 kHz)
Sensitivity FM: Within 10 dBuV
AM: Within 35 dBuV EMF
Distortion factor Within 2 %
Bluetooth
ItemSpecifications
Frequency range 2400–2483.5 MHz
Supported Bluetooth 
version 4.1
Supported profiles Hands-free (1.7), A2DP (1.3), AVRCP (1.6),  
PBAP (1.1), MAP (1.2)
Bluetooth Power Class 2 -6 to 4 dBm
Antenna power output 2.5 mW (max.)
Number of channels 79