KIA NIRO PHEV 2020 Navigation System Quick Reference Guide
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System Info
You can check the system storage space. You can also use your 
smartphone to access the online user’s manual of the system, or 
initialize all system settings to default values.
0000AThe screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and 
specifications.
Type B
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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and 
specifications.
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For details on how to update the system software: 
> see “Updating the system software and map.”  
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Storage
You can check the storage space of the system memory where 
voice memos can be saved.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code)
You can access the online user’s manual of the system by 
scanning the QR code with your smartphone.
Reset
You can initialize all system settings including general settings 
and navigation settings.
 \334Caution
 000EWhen initialization is performed, all user data in the system 
including the location data is deleted.
 000EWhen phone projection is active, you cannot reset the system 
settings. To reset the settings, remove the USB cable from 
your system.
Configuring the display 
settings
You can change the system display settings such as display 
brightness.
1 On the All Menus screen, touch Setup 
>
 Display.
The display settings screen appears.
2 Configure the settings required:
Mode
You can set the system to automatically adjust the display 
brightness depending on the ambient light intensity. You can also 
set the system to keep the display bright or dark all the time.  
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Automatic
The display brightness is automatically adjusted based on the 
surrounding environment.
Daylight
It can be activated when Automatic is turned off. It keeps the 
display always bright regardless of the surrounding environment.
Night
It can be activated when Automatic is turned off. It keeps the 
display always dark regardless of the surrounding environment.
Illumination
You can set the system to automatically adjust the display 
brightness depending on the cluster illumination. You can also 
set the level of display brightness to use while using the daytime 
or night mode.
Link to Cluster Illumination Control
The display brightness is automatically adjusted based on the 
cluster illumination.
Daylight
You can set the display brightness when Daylight is selected 
under Mode. Uncheck Link to Cluster Illustration Control and 
then set to the desired brightness.
Night
You can set the display brightness when Night is selected under 
Mode. Uncheck Link to Cluster Illustration Control and then 
set to the desired brightness.
Blue Light Filter
Enable blue light filtering to adjust the screen light to reduce the 
level of eye strain.  
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Configuring the media settings
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, touch 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.
Use Blue Light Filter
Enable or disable blue light filtering.
Blue Light Filter Settings
Set to activate blue light filtering automatically based on the 
ambient light or pick the time range manually.
 000E Automatic: Enable blue light filtering based on the ambient 
light.
 000EScheduled Time: Enable blue light filtering during the set 
time range.
Reset
You can initialize all display settings such as brightness.  
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Updating the system software 
and map
You can update the navigation map and infotainment system. 
Please visit your local dealership to update your system.0000
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Any changes made after the update file is created are not 
reflected in the map. As a result, certain roads, buildings, and 
speed limits on the map may not be up to date.
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Depending on the total data amount, an update may take 
several minutes.
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Do not turn off the system or remove the storage device while 
the update is in progress. When power supply is cut off or the 
storage device is removed from the system, it may damage 
the data or cause a system malfunction.
Repeat Folder
Set to include sub-folders when playing a folder on repeat.  
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Appendix
Solutions
System status indicator icons FAQ
Product specifications
Important information Index
Trademarks
Open Source Information
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Solutions
Before reporting a malfunctioning system, refer to the following table and see if you can identify and fix the problem. If the problem persists 
or you are unable to locate your specific need, contact your place of purchase or dealer.
Sound and display
SymptomPossible cause Solution
A blank screen appears and 
sound is not audible. The system is turned off.
 000E
Check that the start switch is in “ACC” or “ON.”
 000EPress the Power button on the control panel to turn on the 
system.
Sound volume is too low. Turn the Volume knob on the control panel to adjust the volume.
Sound is muted. Press the Mute button on the steering wheel to unmute.
Sound is audible from only one 
side of the speakers. Sound is imbalanced.
On the All Menus screen, touch Setup  >
 Sound  >
 Position 
and adjust the sound outputs for the left and right speakers. 
> See “ Position.”
The sound is cut off or noise is 
heard. Vibration occurs in the system.
When the system vibrates, the sound may be cut off or noise may 
occur. This is not a system failure. The system is restored as soon as 
the vibration stops.  
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SymptomPossible cause Solution
The image quality is poor. Screen adjustment is required. On the All Menus screen, touch Setup  >
 Display  >
 Illumination, 
and then adjust the brightness. 
> See “ Illumination.”
Vibration occurs in the system. The images may get distorted when vibration occurs in the system. 
This is not a system failure. The system is restored as soon as the 
vibration stops.
The display is aged or the system 
performance is degraded. If the problem persists, contact your place of purchase or dealer.
Small red, blue, and green dots 
are shown on the screen. LCD has very high-density pixels. For this reason, there may be dead 
pixels (that are always off) or lit pixels (that are always on) within 0.01 
percent of the total pixels.  
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USB playback
SymptomPossible cause Solution
Files in a USB device cannot be 
played. There are no compatible files for 
playback Copy the files that can be played by the system to the USB device 
and connect the device again. 
> See “
USB mode.”
Poor connection is found. Remove the USB device from the USB port and then reconnect it 
properly.
The USB device is dirty. Remove foreign materials from the surface that contacts the USB 
device and USB port.
A USB hub or extension cable is 
used.
Connect the USB device directly to the USB port on the vehicle.
The USB device is non-standard. Use a USB device that is compatible with the system. > See “USB 
mode.”
The USB device is damaged. Use your computer to format the USB device and then connect the 
device again. Format the device in FAT16/32 format.