change wheel 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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Turning the system on or off
Turning on the system
1 Turn on the vehicle.
2 When a safety warning message appears, read it and press Confirm.
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To change the display language, press Language.
Turning off the system
To turn off the system while driving, press and hold the Power button on 
the panel.
The screen and sound will be turned off.
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To use the system again, press the Power button.
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When a specified period of time elapses after turning off the vehicle, the system 
automatically shuts down. When you open the driver's door, the system immediately 
shuts down.
 \335Warning
 \225Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, 
severe bodily injury, or death. The driver's primary responsibility is the safe and legal 
operation of the vehicle, and the use of any vehicle systems, including the \
touch screen 
and steering wheel controls, which take the driver's eyes, attention, and focus away from 
the safe operation of the vehicle, or which are not permissible by law, should never be 
used during the operation of the vehicle.
 \225Some functions may not be active while driving to ensure safety. Those functions run only 
when the vehicle is stationary. In order to use them, first stop the vehicle. 
 \225When the screen is not displayed, the volume is muted, or other system failures occur, 
immediately stop using the system. When you use the faulty system contin\
uously, it may 
cause fire, electric shock, or fatal system failure. 
  \334\334Caution
 \225The system can be turned on even when the ignition switch is in "ACC" or "ON." However, 
when you use the system without turning on the vehicle for a long time, \
it may cause 
battery discharge. To use the system for a long time, be sure to turn on the vehicle. 
 \225When you use the system with the vehicle turned off, the battery warning message 
appears. The warning message disappears as soon as you turn on the vehic\
le.  
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Disclaimers
 000EDriving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Drivers should remain 
attentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheelmounted 
controls while driving.
 000EDriving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, 
severe personal injury and death. The driver's primary responsibility is in the safe and 
legal operation of a vehicle, and use of any handheld devices, other equipment or vehicle 
systems which take the driver's eyes, attention and focus away from the safe operation of 
a vehicle or that are not permissible by law should never be used during operation of the 
vehicle.
 000ESiriusXM®: SiriusXM Satellite Radio, SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link each require 
a subscription sold separately, or as a package, by SiriusXM Radio Inc. If you decide 
to continue your service at the end of your trial subscription, the plan\
 you choose will 
automatically renew and bill at then-current rates until you call 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. 
See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. Other fees 
and taxes will apply. All fees and programming are subject to change. Not all vehicles 
or devices are capable of receiving all services offered by SiriusXM. Data displays and 
individual product availability vary by vehicle hardware. Current information and features 
may not be available in all locations, or on all receivers. Weather Forecast, Current 
Conditions may not be available in all locations. Images above are for representative 
purposes only and are not real products. For actual features and images of real 
products, consult the vehicle manufacturer. SiriusXM is not responsible for any errors 
or inaccuracies in the data services or their use in the vehicle. Travel Link Stocks displays 
current price and daily delta of around 7,000 actively reported securities traded on the 
NYSE
®, NASDAQ® and AMEX®. The service is delayed approximately 20 minutes. SiriusXM 
satellite service is available only to those at least 18 years of age in\
 the 48 contiguous 
USA, DC, and Puerto Rico (with coverage limitations). SiriusXM Internet Radio service is 
available throughout our satellite service area and in AK and HI. ©2020 SiriusXM Radio 
Inc.
 000E Android Auto: Vehicle user interface is a product of Google and its terms and privacy 
statements apply. Requires the Android Auto app on Google Play and an Android 
compatible smartphone running Android™ 5.0 Lollipop or higher. Data plan rates apply.
 000ENavigation: Distracted driving can result in a loss of vehicle control. When operating 
a vehicle, never use a vehicle system that takes your focus away from safe vehicle 
operation. Navigation is for information purposes only, and Kia does not make any 
warranties about the accuracy of the information. 
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Steering wheel remote control
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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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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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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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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Can change the radio mode.
c c Activate the HD Radio mode.
d d You can change radio channels by using voice commands. > See "Changing the channel by 
using voice commands."
e e Presets list
f f Radio broadcast information
g g You can delete or save the current frequency to the presets list. > See " Saving radio channels 
(Type1)."
h h Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
i i You can listen to each radio channel for a short time and select the desired channel. 
> See " Using the scan function."
j j The list of menu items appears.
 \225 Enter Station: Can select or directly enter the desired radio frequency.
 \225Station List: Can see the list of available radio stations.
 \225FM Radio Noise Control: Customize sound quality when listening to FM radio by 
adjusting background noise of the original sound (if equipped).
 \225Info: Turns the Radio text information transmitted from the broadcasting station on 
and off.
 \225Delete Presets: Can delete a registered channel from the presets list. > See "
Deleting a 
registered channel."
 \225 Sound Settings: Displays the system sound settings screen. > See "
Configuring the 
sound settings (Type1)."
 \225 User'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.
 \335Warning
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, 
severe bodily injury, or death. The driver's primary responsibility is the safe and legal 
operation of the vehicle, and the use of any vehicle systems, including the \
touch screen and 
steering wheel controls, which take the driver's eyes, attention, and focus away from the safe 
operation of the vehicle, or which are not permissible by law, should never be used during 
the operation of the vehicle.  
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Changing the radio mode (Type2)
Perform any of the following methods:
 \225On the Radio screen, press Radio Mode button repeatedly.
 \225On the control panel, press the [
RADIO] button repeatedly.
The radio mode changes in the order of FM  >
 AM  >
 SiriusXM.
Changing the radio channel (Type1)
Perform any of the following methods:
 \225 On the Radio screen, press the desired channel from the presets list.
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You can also change the channel by using the Move lever/button on the steering 
wheel.
 \225On the control panel, press the [ 
SEEK]  or [TRACK ] button. You can move to the 
previous or next channel with good reception.
 \225 When you know an accurate frequency, turn the [TUNE/FILE] knob on the control panel 
to change the frequency.
You can listen to the changed radio broadcast.
Changing the channel by using voice commands
You can change the radio channel by using voice commands.
1 On the Radio screen, press .
2 When a guiding beep is heard, say the desired radio station channel.  
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Using the scan function
You can listen to each broadcast briefly and select a desired one.
1 On the Radio screen, press SCAN.
Only the channels with good reception can be listened for 5 seconds in turn.
2 When you find the desired broadcast, press SCAN.
You can continue listening to the scanned channel.
Changing the radio channel (Type2)
Perform any of the following methods:
 \225On the Radio screen, press the desired channel from the presets list.
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You can also change the channel by using the Move lever/button on the steering 
wheel.
 \225On the control panel, press the [ 
SEEK]  or [TRACK ] button. You can move to the 
previous or next channel with good reception.
You can listen to the changed radio broadcast. 0000
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If any [TUNE/FILE] knob on the control panel, you can also change the frequency by 
turning the knob.
Changing the channel by using voice commands
You can change the radio channel by using voice commands.
1 On the Radio screen, press .
2 When a guiding beep is heard, say the desired radio station channel.  
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Moves to the file list screen.
c c Displays the sequence number of the current file and the total number of files for 
playback.
d d Displays the information of the current music. Press the artist or album info of the current 
song to go to list of songs by the artist or from the album.
e e Used to change the repeat playback mode.
f f Used to turn on or off the shuffle playback mode.
g g Restart playing the current file or previous file.
h h Can pause or resume playback.
i i Can play the next file.
j j Can see the duration of the playing song and the current playback position.
k k 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.
 \225Songs by this Artist: Moves to the list of the artist's songs.
 \225Songs from this Album: Moves to the list of music albums that contain the current 
song.
 \225Hide Current File: You can hide the file that is playing.
 \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 sound effect settings button may appear on the screen depending on the amp 
specifications.
 \335Warning
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, 
severe bodily injury, or death. The driver's primary responsibility is the safe and legal 
operation of the vehicle, and the use of any vehicle systems, including the \
touch screen and 
steering wheel controls, which take the driver's eyes, attention, and focus away from the safe 
operation of the vehicle, or which are not permissible by law, should never be used during 
the operation of the vehicle.