ECO mode KIA NIRO 2021 Navigation System Quick Reference Guide
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Steering wheel remote control
0000AThe system shape and menu arrangement may differ depending on the vehicle model 
and specifications.
a a Voice Recognition button
 \225Press to start voice recognition.
 \225 Press and hold to start voice recognition of a connected smartphone via phone 
projection. (The button's operation may vary depending on smartphone specifications.)
b b MODE  button
 \225
Press the button repeatedly to change the system mode (radio, media, etc.).
 \225 Press and hold the button to display the settings for the MODE Button (St\
eering Wheel).
c c Volume lever/button
 \225Adjust the volume.
 \225Press the button to mute or unmute the volume (except for navigation sound).
 \225Press the button to pause or resume playback.
d d Move lever
 \225While listening to the radio, switch between the stations on the preset list. Press 
and hold to search for a station.
 \225While playing media, change the track/file. Press and hold to rewind or fast forward 
(except for the Bluetooth audio mode).
e e Call button
 \225Before connection of Bluetooth: Press to display the Bluetooth connection window.
 \225After connection of Bluetooth: Press to display the recent calls list. To redial the last 
number, press and hold the button. When a call comes in, press to answer the call.
 \225During a Bluetooth call, press to switch to Call Waiting. Press and hold to switch 
between the system and mobile phone.
f f End Call button
 \225During a Bluetooth call, press to end the call.
 \225Press to ignore a call with the Bluetooth connected.   
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Steering wheel remote control
0000
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The shape may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications. For more 
information, see "Quick Reference Guide" that is separately provided.
Voice Recognition  
button   
(
)
 \225 Press to start voice recognition.
 \225Press and hold to start voice recognition of a connected 
smartphone via phone projection. (The button's operation 
may vary depending on smartphone specifications.)
MODE button
 \225 Press the button repeatedly to change the system mode 
(radio, media, etc.).
 \225Press and hold the button to display the settings for the 
MODE Button (Steering Wheel).
Volume lever/ 
button   
(+/-)
 \225 Adjust the volume.
Mute button  
(
)
 \225 Press the button to mute or unmute the volume (except 
for navigation sound).
 \225Press the button to pause or resume playback.
Move lever/ 
button   
(
/)
 \225 While listening to the radio, switch between the stations 
on the preset list. Press and hold to search for a station.
 \225While playing media, change the track/file. Press and hold 
to rewind or fast forward (except for the Bluetooth audio 
mode).
Call button  
(
)
 \225 Before connection of Bluetooth: Press to display the 
Bluetooth connection window.
 \225After connection of Bluetooth: Press to display the recent 
calls list. To redial the last number, press and hold the 
button. When a call comes in, press to answer the call.
 \225During a Bluetooth call, press to switch to Call Waiting. 
Press and hold to switch between the system and mobile 
phone.
End Call button  
(
)
 \225 During a Bluetooth call, press to end the call.
 \225Press to ignore a call with the Bluetooth connected.  
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Pairing to an Android smartphone via Android Auto
When you connect an Android smartphone to the vehicle with Android Auto, you can run and 
control Apps on the phone through the widescreen using its user-friendly interface.
1 To use Android Auto, first check the following.
 \225Visit the Android Auto website at https://www.android.com/auto to check the list of 
countries, device types, and models that support Android Auto.
 \225Download and install the Android Auto App from Google Play Store. It is not possible 
to install Android Auto in countries that do not support the feature.
2 On the All Menus screen, press 
Setup >
 Device Connections  >
 Android 
Auto and select the Enable Android Auto checkbox.
0000A The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
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Select  Use Split Screen at Android Auto screen to show split screen when using 
Android Auto.
3 Connect a smartphone to the USB port on the vehicle by using the 
provided USB cable.
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When the connection is made for the first time, the system screen displays a 
notification window. Check the details and then press OK.
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To end the Android Auto and disconnect from the smartphone, remove the USB cable 
from the system.
  \334\334Caution
Do not repeatedly connect and remove the USB connector within a short time. It may 
cause device errors or system failures.
4 When the smartphone is locked, unlock it first and then consent to the 
use of Android Auto.
When the smartphone is recognized successfully, the Android Auto menu is activated on 
the All Menus screen.  
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Using the Android Auto
1 On the All Menus screen, press Android Auto.
2 Perform the desired function.
 \225To run the functions for phone, music, or navigation on the smartphone, p\
ress the 
corresponding app icon.
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When you are using your smartphone′s navigation via phone projection, sounds 
from both the system′s radio/media function and the navigation will be output 
through your vehicle′s speakers. When you turn the Volume knob while both 
sounds are being output, the navigation volume is adjusted first.
 \225To use the Google voice recognition, press and hold the Voice Recognition button on 
the steering wheel.
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By pressing the [ MODE] button on the steering wheel, you can run the media App on 
your smartphone as well as the Radio/Media mode of the system.
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To specify which functions to run when the [ MODE] button on the steering wheel is 
pressed, press and hold the [ MODE] button to display the settings screen.
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By pressing the Call button on the steering wheel, you can make a call via Bl\
uetooth 
connection.
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When phone projection is active, you cannot change the phone projection settings. To 
change the settings, remove the USB cable from your system.
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The icons on the screen are subject to change according to the policy of Google 
Corporation.
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Apps or functions used through Android Auto are subject to change according to the 
policy of Google Corporation. For supportable functions, visit the Android website at 
https://www.android.com/auto.
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To use the functions on your smartphone with the minimized system settings, update the 
smartphone OS to the latest version.
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The recognition time may differ depending on the device type, firmware, and OS version.
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Charges may apply for any mobile data used while Android Auto is running.
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Some functions may not work properly depending on the network signal strength.
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Avoid interacting with the smartphone while using Android Auto.
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You cannot use the following functions when Android Auto is in use.
 000DUSB mode
 000DApple CarPlay
 000DSearches using the control panel or the steering wheel remote control  
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Pairing to an iPhone via Apple CarPlay
After you connect an iPhone to the vehicle with Apple CarPlay, you can run and control Apps 
on the phone through the system screen.
1 To use Apple CarPlay, first check the following:
 \225For iPhone models that support Apple CarPlay, visit the Apple website at 
https://www.
apple.com/ios/carplay .
 \225Make sure Apple CarPlay and Siri are enabled in your iPhone settings. If you do not 
see options for Apple CarPlay or Siri, update to the latest iOS version.\
2 On the All Menus screen, press Setup  >
 Device Connections  >
 Apple 
CarPlay and then check Enable Apple CarPlay.
0000A The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
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Select  Use Split Screen at Apple CarPlay screen to show split screen when using 
Apple CarPlay.
3 Connect an iPhone to the USB port on the vehicle by using the provided 
USB cable.
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When the connection is made for the first time, the system screen displays a 
notification window. Check the details and then press OK.
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To end the Apple CarPlay and disconnect from the iPhone, remove the USB cable 
from the system.
  \334\334Caution
Do not repeatedly connect and remove the USB connector within a short time. It may 
cause device errors or system failures.
4 When the iPhone is locked, unlock it first and then consent to the use of 
Apple CarPlay.
When the iPhone is recognized successfully, the Apple CarPlay menu is activated on the 
All Menus screen.  
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Using the Apple CarPlay
1 On the All Menus screen, press Apple CarPlay.
2 Perform the desired function.
 \225To run any of functions (phone, messaging, navigation, etc.) on your iP\
hone, press the 
corresponding function icon.
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When you are using your smartphone′s navigation via phone projection, sounds 
from both the system′s radio/media function and the navigation will be output 
through your vehicle′s speakers. When you turn the Volume knob while both 
sounds are being output, the navigation volume is adjusted first.
 \225To run the Siri voice recognition, press and hold the Voice Recognition button on the 
steering wheel.
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To display the system Home screen, press 
.
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By pressing the [ MODE] button on the steering wheel, you can run the media App on 
your smartphone as well as the Radio/Media mode of the system.
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To specify which functions to run when the [ MODE] button on the steering wheel is 
pressed, press and hold the [ MODE] button to display the settings screen.
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When you receive a call, press the Call button on the steering wheel to answer it.
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When phone projection is active, you cannot change the phone projection settings. To 
change the settings, remove the USB cable from your system.
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Apps or functions used through Apple CarPlay are subject to change according to the 
policy of Apple Corporation. For supportable functions, visit the Apple Corporation 
website at http://www.apple.com/ios/carplay .
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A
To use the functions on your smartphone with the minimized system settings, update the 
smartphone OS to the latest version.
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A
The recognition time may differ depending on the device type, firmware, and OS version.
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Charges may apply for any mobile data used while Apple CarPlay is running.
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Some functions may not work properly depending on the network signal strength.
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Avoid interacting with the smartphone while using Apple CarPlay.
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You cannot use the following functions when Apple CarPlay is in use.
 000DBluetooth phone
 000DUSB mode
 000DAndroid Auto
 000DBrowsing using the [TUNE/FILE] knob on the control panel (if equipped)  
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Using the Hybrid menu (HEV only)
You can see the fuel economy and energy flows of the vehicle.
On the All Menus screen, press Hybrid.
Hybrid screen (HEV only)
The Hybrid screen provides the following features and information:
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\035\034
a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Can see the average fuel economy and electric motor usage of the vehicle. > See "Seeing 
the fuel economy information (HEV only)."
c c Can see the energy flows for each component while driving. > See " Seeing the energy flows 
(HEV only)."
d d The list of menu items appears.
 000E Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or 
briefly press the power knob.
 000EUser's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the 
online user manual for the system.
 000ESplit Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
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Depending on vehicle model or specifications, the screen layout and available options 
may differ.    
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Seeing the fuel economy information (HEV only)
You can see the fuel economy of the vehicle.
On the Hybrid screen, press Fuel Economy.
Fuel economy information screen
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\035
\034\033
a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Can see the graphs for hybrid fuel economy and electric motor usage.
c c Can see the average fuel economy of the vehicle.
d d Can initialize all fuel economy graphs.
e e The list of menu items appears.
 000EDisplay Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or 
briefly press the power knob.
 000EUser's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the 
online user manual for the system.
 000ESplit Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
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The graphs are updated every 2.5 minutes. When you stop the vehicle, the graphs are 
initialized.
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The average fuel economy is the average fuel economy accumulated after fueling. 
Accordingly, even when the graph is initialized, the information is maintained.   
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c c Moves to the previous segment. Press and hold to rewind the broadcast.
d d Pauses or restarts the broadcast.
e e Moves to the next segment. Press and hold to fast-forward the broadcast.
f f Can change the radio mode.
g g Can enter channel number to select the channel directly.
h h You can delete or save the current frequency to the presets list.
i i You can go to the previous or next channel.
j j Presets list
k k You can change radio channels by using voice commands. > See "Changing the channel by 
using voice commands."
l l Displays the options list.
 \225 Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or 
briefly press the power knob.
 \225Channel List: Can see the list of available SiriusXM channels.
 \225Scan SXM Channels: Scan and play each SiriusXM channel for 5 seconds.
 \225What is on My Presets?: Displays the broadcast schedule.
 \225Featured Favorites: Can listen to groups of channels provided by SiriusXM.
 \225Delete Presets: Can delete a registered channel from the presets list.
 \225Sound Settings: Displays the system sound settings screen.
 \225User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the 
online user manual for the system.
 \225Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
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The 
 icon appears next to the first 10 SiriusXM channels saved. Once preset 
channels have been saved, the broadcasts from them are buffered automatically for your 
convenience each time you start the vehicle.  
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Playing the previous file
You can play the previous file during playback in the USB device.
Perform any of the following methods:
 \225On the USB music playback screen, press  within 3 seconds during playback.
 \225On the control panel, press the [ 
SEEK]  button within 3 seconds during playback.
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To play the previous music during playback, press 
 twice or pressing the [ SEEK]  
button on the control panel twice after 3 seconds from the start of the playback.
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You can also run the function by using the Move lever/button on the steering wheel.
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If any [TUNE/FILE] knob on the control panel, you can search for the desired music by 
turning the knob. When you press the knob within 5 seconds, music is played. However, 
if no input within 5 seconds, the search stops and the system displays the information of 
the current file.
Playing the next file
You can play the next file in the USB device during playback.
Perform any of the following methods: 
 \225On the USB music playback screen, press .
 \225On the control panel, press the [
TRACK ] button.
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You can also run the function by using the Move lever/button on the steering wheel.
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If any [TUNE/FILE] knob on the control panel, you can search for the desired music by 
turning the knob. When you press the knob within 5 seconds, music is played. However, 
if no input within 5 seconds, the search stops and the system displays the information of 
the current file.
Changing the repeated playback mode for USB music
You can change the repeated playback mode for USB music: Repeat One, Repeat Folder, and 
Repeat All.
On the USB music playback screen, press  repeatedly.
Each time the icon is pressed, the playback repetition modes are toggled and the activated 
mode icon appears on the screen.
Turning on/off the shuffle playback mode for USB music 
You can turn on or off the shuffle playback mode for USB music.
On the USB music playback screen, press  repeatedly.
Each time the icon is pressed, the shuffle playback mode is turned on and off. When the 
shuffle playback is active, the files are played randomly with no sequence.