Media KIA NIRO 2023 Navigation System Quick Reference Guide

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Playing Sounds of Nature
Listen to the calming sound of rain, waves, and more to relax while driving by turning on a
Sounds of Nature.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Media >
Sounds of Nature.
2 Select from the Sounds of Nature list to play.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Select and play Sounds of Nature.
c c Play the previous sound.
d d Stop or play playback.
e e Play the next sound.
f f You can check the playback status of Sound of Nature.
g g Select and play Sounds of Nature.
h h The list of menu items appears.
 Display Off
: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
 Media Sources: Open the Radio/Media selection window.
Sound Settings: Displays the system sound settings screen.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to
the online user manual for the system.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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Playing Sounds of Nature will mute or pause other sound effects and music that may be
active at the moment.

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Incoming or outgoing calls will pause Sounds of Nature playback.

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The sound effect settings button may appear on the screen depending on the amp
specifications.

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Turning on the radio
You can scan radio channels by using various options. Save your favorite channels to the
presets list.
Perform any of the following methods:
On the All Menus screen, press Radio.
On the control panel, press the [
RADIO] 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 Radio/Media selection window (if
equipped).
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The displayed screen or menu items may differ, depending on the vehicle model
and features. Check the screen type for your vehicle model and view the appropriate
instructions.

Media
Using media
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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.
Playing music from a USB device
1 Connect a media device to play to the USB port on the vehicle.
APlayback 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:
On the Home screen, press the Radio/Media info widget or on the All Menus screen,
press Media.
On 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 Radio/Media selection
window (if equipped).
USB music screen
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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.
Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
Media Sources: Opens the Radio/Media selection window.
Songs by this Artist: Moves to the list of the artist's songs.
Songs from this Album: Moves to the list of music albums that contain the current
song.
Hide Current File: You can hide the file that is playing.
Sound Settings: Displays the system sound settings screen.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
Split 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.
ÝWarning
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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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.
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 Return to the playback screen (if equipped).
g g The list of menu items appears.
Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
Media Sources: Opens the Radio/Media selection window.
Now Playing
: You can return to the folder of the playing file while searching in the list.
Split 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.

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Playing 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.
Bluetooth audio playback screen
The media player runs when you play a music file from a connected audio device via
Bluetooth.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Displays the information of the current music.
c c Restart playing the current file or play the previous file.
d d Can pause or resume playback.
e e Can play the next file.

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f f Can see the duration of the playing song and the current playback position.
g g Find and connect other Bluetooth devices.
h h Moves to the music list screen.
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The list of Bluetooth audio files may not appear depending on the connected device
or app.
i i Displays the sequence number of the current file and the total number of files for
playback.
j j The list of menu items appears.
Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
Media Sources: Opens the Radio/Media selection window.
Change Device: Find and connect other Bluetooth devices.
Sound Settings: Displays the system sound settings screen.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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The sound effect settings button may appear on the screen depending on the amp
specifications.
Pause/Resume
You can pause or resume playback of a Bluetooth audio file.
On the Bluetooth audio playback screen, press or .
Resuming playback of the current Bluetooth audio file
You can play the current Bluetooth audio file from the beginning.
Perform any of the following methods:
On the Bluetooth audio playback screen, press .
On the control panel, press the [
SEEK] button (if equipped).

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The actions required may differ depending on the connected device.

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You can also run the function by using the Move lever/button on the steering wheel.

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Vehicle location may not be displayed correctly if:

The vehicle is driving on a Y-shaped or winding road with narrow angles.

The vehicle is driving closely to another road.

The vehicle is driving on a road where there are many tall buildings in the vicinity.

The vehicle is driving on a new road or a road under construction.

The vehicle is transported by a ferry or heavy-duty transport vehicle.

The vehicle is driving in a rugged mountain area or on a steep curve road.

The vehicle is entering a public road after making a turn through the turntable in an
underground parking lot or multi-story parking lot.

The vehicle stops and starts repeatedly or moves slowly in front of an intersection.

The system reboots after the vehicle battery has been recharged or replaced.

The vehicle is driving on a slippery road due to heavy snow, etc.

The tires have been replaced recently or spare tires (or studless tires) are used.

Improper-sized tires are used or the pressure of each tire is different.

The replaced tire is worn out or the studless tires have been used for over two seasons.

A roof carrier is installed on the vehicle.

On a highway continued driving causes the system to perform map matching or apply
the updated GPS data.

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Navigation service may not be provided correctly under the following conditions:

When the vehicle drives on a straight road continuously, the system may guide you to
drive straight. It is not a malfunction.

Guidance may not be followed immediately after the vehicle makes a turn at an
intersection or drives through an intersection.

The system may guide you to make a U-turn in a prohibited area.

The system may guide you to a traffic-blocked road (e.g. no-entry road or road under
construction).

The system may guide you to a road away from the destination when there is no road
to the destination or there are only narrow roads on the way.

Guidance may not be proper when the vehicle is off the route.

Guidance may not match the actual distance on an overpass or underpass due to the
difference of the start point.

When you are driving at high speeds, route recalculations may take longer.

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Because the navigation system is used for information purposes only, Kia does not
assume responsibility of the accuracy of the information.

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When the traffic information is not received, the status icon (
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map screen.

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Adjusting the navigation volume
You can adjust the volume of navigation or GPS warning sound.
On the map screen, press and then press or , or use the control bar
to adjust the volume.

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To have the navigation sound always output first over media sound, check Navigation
Volume Priority.

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To turn off the navigation voice, press
and then press .

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To turn off the navigation sound effects, press and then press .
Canceling the route guidance
To cancel route guidance, press Cancel Route. Alternatively, press
Navigation Menu >
Cancel Route on the All Menus screen.
The destination displayed at the bottom of the screen disappears and changes to .

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Press to search for the target destination to obtain an optimum route.

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To maintain the specified destination and stop the route guidance, press and hold Cancel
Route at the bottom of the screen. The guidance stops and the Resume Route button
appears. You can use the button to search for a previous destination and resume route
guidance.