USB KIA NIRO 2021 Navigation System Quick Reference Guide

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7 When the First Run Setup screen appears, press OK.
Displays the Home screen.
0000ATo set the detailed user information and operation environment, press Profile
Settings.
Using the phone projection function
When you connect an Android smartphone or iPhone to the vehicle with a USB cable, you can
run and control Apps on the phone through the widescreen using its user-friendly interface.
\335Warning
Do not adjust or set up any phone settings while driving. You may lose your steering control
which could cause an accident and severe bodily injuries.
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Using an approved USB cable provided by your smartphone manufacturer is recommended.
Using unapproved USB cables may cause a phone projection error or a system malfunction.

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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.
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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.
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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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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 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 media
You can use the USB mode to play music files on a connected mobile device, such as USB
device and MP3 player. You can also play Bluetooth music by connecting a Bluetooth device,
which supports a Bluetooth function.
Listening to music from a USB device
1 Connect a media device to play to the USB port on the vehicle.
0000APlayback may start automatically depending on the media type.
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For more information about supportable devices and file types:
> see "USB mode."
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The shapes and arrangement of the buttons and USB ports may differ depending on
the vehicle model and specifications.
2 Perform any of the following methods:
\225On the Home screen, press the Radio/Media info widget or on the All menu screen,
press
Media.
\225On the control panel, press the [
MEDIA] button.
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When multiple media are connected, press the [ RADIO] or [MEDIA] button once
more and then press the desired media source from the media selection window.
USB music screen
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Pause/Resume
You can pause or resume playback of a USB music file.
On the USB music playback screen, press or .
Rewind
By using the rewind function, you can listen to music in the USB device from the desired point
during playback.
Perform any of the following methods:
\225On the USB music playback screen, press and hold .
\225On the control panel, press and hold the [
SEEK] button.
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You can also run the function by using the Move lever/button on the steering wheel.
Fast forward
By using the fast forward function, you can listen to music in the USB device from the desired
point during playback.
Perform any of the following methods:
\225On the USB music playback screen, press and hold .
\225On the control panel, press and hold the [
TRACK ] button.
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You can also run the function by using the Move lever/button on the steering wheel.
Resuming playback of the current music
You can play the current music in the USB device from the beginning.
Perform any of the following methods:
\225On the USB music playback screen, press after 3 seconds during playback.
\225On the control panel, press the [
SEEK] button after 3 seconds during 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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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.

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USB music list screen
You can search and play the desired music from the list by pressing List on the USB music
playback screen.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Moves to the upper folder or category.
c c Play all songs in this category.
d d Can see music files for each category. In the artist or album category, you can select
multiple artists or albums to play their songs.
e e Set to play media files in all sub-folders included in the current playlist.
f f The list of menu items appears.
\225Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power knob.
\225Media Sources: Opens the media selection window.
\225Now Playing
: You can return to the folder of the playing file while searching in the list.
\225Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
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The sound effect settings button may appear on the screen depending on the amp
specifications.
\334\334Caution
\225Be sure to start the vehicle before connecting a USB device. When you start the vehicle
after connecting a USB device, the USB device may get damaged.
\225Be careful of static electricity when connecting or removing a USB device. It may cause a
system failure.
\225Be careful and avoid your body or any object coming into contact with the USB \
port on
the vehicle. It may cause an accident or system failures.
\225Do not repeatedly connect and remove the USB connector within a short time. It may
cause device errors or system failures.
\225Do not use a USB device for purposes other than playback. When you connect a USB
for charging or heating, the system performance may decrease or it may cause system
failures.

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When connecting a USB storage, do not use a separate extension cable and directly
connect to the USB port. When you connect a USB storage via a USB hub or extension
cable, the device may not be recognized.
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Push the USB connector fully into the USB port. When the connector is no\
t fully inserted,
a communication problem may occur.
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Noise may occur when removing a USB device from the system.
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You can play only the files that have been encoded in the standard format.
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The following USB devices may not be recognized or may not work properly.
000DEncrypted MP3 players
000DUSB devices that are not recognized as removable disks
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USB devices may not be recognized depending on the device status.
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Some USB devices may not be supported due to compatibility issues.
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USB device recognition may take longer than usual depending on the device type,
capacity, and file formats on the device.
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Some devices may not be charged through USB connection. It depends on the USB
specifications.
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You can hide files only in the USB device formatted in exFAT/NTFS/FAT16/32. The hidden
files can be found in the "Hidden_" folder.
Listening to music via Bluetooth
To use a Bluetooth device for audio playback, connect a device that supports Bluetooth
communication such as mobile phone and MP3 player.
For more information about Bluetooth connection:
> see "Connecting a Bluetooth device."
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The controls or display screens may differ depending on the connected Bluetooth device,
phone model, and music player App.
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The streaming may not be supported in some music player Apps.
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Some functions may not be available depending on the connected Bluetooth\
device or
phone model.
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When a media device or mobile phone is connected by both the Bluetooth and USB cable
at the same time, the device or system may not work properly. To use the Bluetooth
connection, remove all cables from the device.