Media KIA NIRO 2023 Navigation System Quick Reference Guide

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Media Change Notifications
You can set to briefly display media information at the top of screen while playing the next
item when you move from the media player screen to another.
Extend Rear Camera Use
You can set to display the rear camera display even when you change the shift position other
than "R" (Reverse) after reversing.
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When you shift to "P" (Park) or drive at a predetermined speed or faster, the rear view
display disappears to display the previous screen.

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Media Change Notifications (if equipped)
You can set to briefly display media information at the top of screen while playing the next
item when you move from the media player screen to another.
Extend Rear Camera Use (if equipped)
You can set to display the rear camera display even when you change the shift position other
than "R" (Reverse) after reversing.
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When you shift to "P" (Park) or drive at a predetermined speed or faster, the rear view
display disappears to display the previous screen.
Audio System ON/OFF (if equipped)
You can set so that power for the system is maintained when the vehicle is turned off.

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Configuring the media settings (Type1)
(if equipped)
Set to receive a notification when the information changes during playback or to include sub-
folders when playing a folder on repeat.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
Media.
The media settings screen appears.
2 Configure the settings required:
Media Change Notifications
You can set to briefly display media information at the top of screen while playing the next
item when you move from the media player screen to another.
Repeat Folder
You can set to include sub-folders when playing a folder on repeat.

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Updating the system
A notification window appears when your vehicle is turned off. You can use the notification
window to update the navigation map and infotainment system.
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This function is available only when the system is ready for the latest software update.
1 Turn off the vehicle (ACC Off).
2 From the update notification window, press Install Now.
The update is performed immediately after the system reboots. Update details appear as
soon as update is complete.

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Update is performed with the screen off after the vehicle is turned off. If you turn on the
system when update is in progress, you can view the progress of update. When update is
in progress, the navigation, Kia Connect, camera and infotainment system are disabled.

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The system automatically shuts down after update is complete. You can exit the vehicle
without having to wait for the update to finish.

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A notification window appears after update is complete. You can use your smartphone to
scan the QR code in the window to view the update details.

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An alternative way to view update details is to select Setup >
General >
System Info >

What's New from the All Menus screen.

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If the battery level is below threshold, the update notification window does not appear
when the vehicle is turned off. If this is the case, the update notification window appears
when the vehicle is turned on again. In the window, press Install Now to perform update.
Updating immediately
You can update the navigation map and infotainment system quickly regardless of whether
the vehicle is on or off.

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This function is available only when the system is ready for the latest software update.

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When update is in progress, the navigation, Kia Connect, camera and infotainment
system are disabled.

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System operation
SymptomPossible causeSolution
The previous media
mode does not
appear when the
system is turned off
and on. It is encountered
with poor media
connection or
playback error.
When the media source is not connected or
played normally, the previous mode appears.
Connect the media source again or play it
again.
The system slows
down or does not
operate at all. An internal error
occurs in the
system.

Restart the system by pressing the reset
button with a sharp object such as pen
or clip.
If the problem persists, contact your
place of purchase or dealer.
The system is not
turned on. Fuse-related issues

Visit an auto service shop and replace
the fuse with a new one of appropriate
capacity.
If the problem persists, contact your
place of purchase or dealer.

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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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Product specifications
Media player
USB mode
[Music files
Item
Specifications
File format MPEG-1/2 Layer3, OGG (Vorbis), FLAC, WMA (Standard/Professional),
WAV
Bit-rate and
sampling frequency MP3
8–320 kbps (CBR/VBR), up to 48 kHz
(ID3 tag version: Ver. 1.0, Ver. 1.1, Ver. 2.2, Ver. 2.3, Ver.
2.4)
OGG Q1 to Q10, up to 48 kHz
FLAC 8/16/24-bit, up to 48 kHz
WMA Standard (0x161): up to L3 Profile, up to 385 kbps, up to
48 kHz
Professional (0x162): up to M0b, up to 192 kbps, up to
48 kHz
WAV 8/16 to bit, up to 48 kHz
Specification details Max. number of directory layers: 20 layers
Max. folder/file name length: 255 Bytes
Valid characters that can be used in a folder/file name: 2,350
Alphanumeric characters/4,888 Chinese characters
Max. number of folders: 2,000 (including the root)
Max. number of files: 8,000

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The following files are not played.

Modified files (format-changed files)

Variant files (e.g. MP3 files encoded by WMA audio codec)

DRM (Digital Rights Management)-protected files

Files with no index

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Sound quality is not guaranteed in case of music files that use the bit-rate exceeding 192
kbps.

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With the files that do not use the fixed bit rate, some functions may not work properly or
the playback time may not appear accurately.

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When a trouble occurs while playing or you want to play an incompatible format file, use
the latest encoder software to change the format before using the file.
[USB storage devices
Item
Specifications
Byte/Sector 64 KB or less
Format system FAT16/32 (recommended), exFAT, NTFS

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With the USB storage devices that are not equipped with a plug-type connector (metal
cover type), proper operation is not guaranteed.

USB storage devices with a plastic plug may not be recognized.

USB memory cards (e.g. CF cards, SD cards) may not be recognized.

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Problems that are caused by using USB storage devices (not specified in the following
list), are not covered by the warranty.
Product name Manufacturer
XTICK LG
BMK BMK Technology
SKY-DRV Sky Digital
TRANSCEND JetFlash TranScend
Sandisk Cruzer SanDisk
Micro ZyRUS ZyRUS
NEXTIK DIGI Works

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USB hard drives may not be recognized.

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When using a USB mass storage device divided into logical drives, only the files saved in
the first drive can be played.

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When a USB storage device has some Apps, media files may not be played.

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Control panel
Custom button 1-3
MAP button 1-2
MEDIA button 1-2
NAV button 1-2
POWER button/VOLUME knob 1-2
RADIO button 1-2
Search knob 1-3
SEEK/TRACK button 1-3
SETUP button 1-3
System Reset button 1-3
Steering wheel remote control
Call button 1-4,
1-5
Custom button 1-5
End Call button 1-4, 1-5
MODE button 1-4
Move lever/button 1-4
Voice Recognition button 1-4
Volume lever/Mute button 1-4
Contacts list 6-10
Control panel 1-2
D
Deleting a location 5-27
Destination search 5-3
Driving assistance screen 2-8
Driving Information 2-26
E
Editing a location 5-27
Editing a route 5-16
Energy Flow 2-31
EV charging stations 5-30
Index
A
Advanced system settings 9-42
Android devices
Android Auto 2-4
Apple devices Apple CarPlay 2-6
B
Battery warning 1-7
BluetoothBluetooth phone
Answering a call 6-15
Call 6-6
Contacts list 6-10
Dial pad 6-12
Favorites settings 6-8
Options during a call 6-16
Recent calls list 6-6
Switching to another call 6-17
Text message 6-17
Specifications 11-16
Bluetooth connection Adding a device 6-2
Deleting a device 6-5
Device connection 6-4
Disconnecting a device 6-5
C
ClimateClimate settings 9-9, 9-28
Climate control function 2-13
Component names and functions

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K
Kia ConnectKia Connect menu
Diagnosing the vehicle 8-9
Kia Connect Center 8-10
Maintenance service 8-10
Roadside Assistance 8-5
Route guidance service 8-13
Schedule details 8-5
Settings 8-12, 9-77
Voice Local Search 8-11
Weather info 8-8
Service 8-2
L
Listening to music
Bluetooth audio 4-8
USB music 4-2
Location registration 5-23
M
Map 5-6
Map update 9-106
Media device connection 4-2
Media player Bluetooth audio 4-8
USB music 4-2
Messages 6-17
N
Navigation 5-2, 5-10
Navigation settings 9-63, 9-68
Notifications 2-27
F
FAQ Bluetooth 11-12
Broadcast reception 11-13
Navigation 11-12
Self-inspection method upon failure
11-13
Finding a route easily 5-3 Destination search 5-3
Finding the route Adding a waypoint 5-16
Address search 5-10
Frequently visited places 5-25
Gas stations 5-29
Location registration
Deleting a POI 5-27
Editing a POI 5-27
Registration after search 5-23
Map 5-6
Map update 9-106
Previous Destinations 5-14
Rest area information 5-8
Saving the current position 5-24
Searching for POIs 5-12
Volume adjustment 5-9
Fuel Economy 2-30
H
HD Radio Data 2-23
HD Radio™ 3-15
Home screen 1-11
Hybrid menu 2-29