KIA NIRO PHEV 2022 Quick Start Guide Base Audio
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Using Voice Memo
Voice functions
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Using Voice Memo
You can record voice memos using the 
microphone installed in your vehicle and 
play voice memos on your system.
 \334Warning
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.
Starting  Voice Memo
On the Home screen, press  All 
Menus  > Voice Memo.
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a a Display the options list.
 \225 Display Off (if equipped): Turn off 
the screen. Press the screen to turn 
it back on.
 \225Delete: Delete voice memos.
 \225Save to USB Device : Save voice 
memos to a USB storage device. 
Check the specifications of USB 
storage devices to determine 
whether they are compatible. 
> See 
″ USB storage devices .″
 \225Storage Information : View 
information on the storage space 
used for your voice memos.
 \225 User′s Manual on Web (QR Code) : 
Access the web manual via the QR 
code. For safety reasons, you can 
access the QR code only when your 
vehicle is stationary.
b b Return to the previous level.
c c Adjust the recording volume (if 
equipped).
d d List of your voice memos. Press a voice 
memo to play it.
e e Start or pause recording.
f f Stop recording.    
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Recording voice memos
1 On the Home screen, press All 
Menus  > Voice Memo.
2 On the voice memo screen, 
press 
.
 \225 Press  to pause recording. Press 
 to resume recording.
3 Press  to stop recording.
 \225The voice memo is saved and added 
to the voice memos list on the left of 
the screen.
 \333 Note
 \225Voice memo recording mutes the 
function in operation or pauses media 
playback.
 \225If you make or answer a call while 
recording a voice memo, the recording 
pauses.
Playing voice memos
1 On the Home screen, press  All 
Menus  > Voice Memo.
2 Select a voice memo from the 
voice memos list.
 \225 The voice memo will begin playing.  
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UVO (if equipped)
UVO services
Using the UVO menu Using 911 Connect
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UVO services
UVO provides connected car services, 
such as roadside assistance and 
emergency rescue, via the latest IT and 
communication technologies.
Once subscribed, you can access UVO 
services via the UVO buttons in your 
vehicle. You can also access other useful 
features using the UVO menu in your 
system.
 \333 Note
 \225You must be an active UVO subscriber 
or within the initial free trial period to 
receive UVO services.
 \225Depending on your vehicle type, the 
system type or the subscribed service 
package, available services may vary.
 \225Some services may incur additional 
charges.
 \225Services may be modified, added, or 
deleted according to changes in the 
company′s policies.
Service limitations
Because UVO services are provided via 
Verizon networks, use of this service may 
be limited depending on the status of 
Verizon network in your area. Check the 
network signal icon (
) at the top of 
the screen to verify if the network signal 
strength is adequate.
 \333 Note
 \225Use of this service is recommended 
when the network signal icon has more 
than four signal bars.
 \225Depending on Verizon network status, 
UVO services may be affected in the 
following places:
 - In a building or tunnel
 -In a mountain or dense forest
 -On a road close to cliffs
 -In an area with a lot of high buildings
 -On a highway or a road under an 
overpass
 -Out of a service area based on the 
mobile network service provider′s 
coverage policy  
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Activating UVO services
You must activate UVO services to use 
them. An account with Owners.kia.com 
is required for activation. If you do not 
already have an account, enter your 
information to create one. If you already 
have an account, enter the verification 
code you received from  Owners.kia.com.
1 Park your vehicle in a safe 
location.
 \225You cannot enter information for 
service activation while your vehicle 
is moving.
2 On the Home screen, press  All 
Menus  > UVO  >  UVO Settings 
>  Activate UVO.
3 Enter your phone number 
or email address and press 
Submit.
 \225 Once your account has been 
successfully registered, a verification 
code will be sent to you by phone or 
email.
 \225If you have a registered account 
and your verification code, press  I 
already have a code .
4 Enter the verification code you 
received from Owners.kia.com  
and press Submit.
 \225 Activation will begin. While the 
activation is in progress, the system 
buttons will be locked.
 \335 Caution
Do not turn off the engine while activation 
is in progress. Doing so may cause the 
system to malfunction.
 \333Note
 \225To call the UVO Center to request help 
for service activation, press  All Menus 
>  UVO  >  UVO Call Center on the Home 
screen or the [
] button in your 
vehicle.
 \225 If the activation fails, contact the UVO 
Center at 844-UVO-9411 or 844-886-
9411.
 \225If your UVO service has expired, you can 
reactivate by renewing your subscription 
at Owners.kia.com and entering your 
verification code again in the  Activate 
UVO  menu.  
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Using the UVO menu
You can use UVO services via the  UVO 
menu in your system.
Starting the UVO  menu
On the Home screen, press  All 
Menus  > UVO .
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a a Display the options list.
 \225Display Off (if equipped): Turn off 
the screen. Press the screen to turn 
it back on.
 \225User′s Manual on Web (QR Code) : 
Access the web manual via the QR 
code. For safety reasons, you can 
access the QR code only when your 
vehicle is stationary.
b b Return to the previous level.
c c Call the UVO Center for vehicle towing 
and other services. 
> See ″Contacting 
roadside assistance.″
d d Check your vehicle for any issues and 
view the diagnosis. 
> See ″Diagnosing 
your vehicle .″
e e View maintenance service intervals 
for your last and next scheduled 
maintenance. 
> See ″Checking 
maintenance service intervals .″
f f Call the UVO Center to request help 
or make inquiries while using UVO 
services or your account. 
> See 
″ Contacting the virtual assistant .″
g g Call the UVO Center to request help 
or make inquiries regarding service 
activation and UVO services.
h h Access UVO services to use it in your 
system, activate the automatic 911 
connection feature, or access modem 
information. 
> See ″Configuring the UVO 
settings.″
 \334 Warning
Distracted driving can result in a loss of 
vehicle control, leading 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.
 \333Note
Use the UVO features in the system when 
your vehicle is parked with the engine 
running.  
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Diagnosing your vehicle
You can diagnose your vehicle. With 
a vehicle diagnosis, you can schedule 
maintenance.
1 Park your vehicle in a safe 
location.
 \333Note
Depending on the vehicle model 
or specifications, you may need to 
ensure your vehicle is parked before 
performing a diagnosis.
2 On the Home screen, press 
All Menus  > UVO  >  Vehicle 
Diagnostics .
 \225A remote diagnosis will begin. 
Refrain from using your system until 
the diagnosis is complete and the 
result is displayed on the screen. 
If you move to another screen 
while a diagnosis is in progress, the 
diagnosis will be canceled.
3 Check the result displayed on 
the screen.
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a a Display the options list.
 \225User′s Manual on Web (QR 
Code): Access the web manual 
via the QR code. For safety 
reasons, you can access the QR 
code only when your vehicle is 
stationary.
b b Return to the previous level.
c c Schedule maintenance at a Kia 
dealership by selecting your 
preferred dealership or a nearby 
dealership.
d d Call the UVO Center for roadside 
assistance.
 \333 Note
 \225A diagnosis result provided by this 
service is only an estimation based 
on data from your vehicle. Visit a Kia 
dealership for a detailed diagnosis.
 \225If a critical issue is detected with your 
vehicle, an automatic diagnosis will start 
and a warning light will display in the 
instrument cluster. You will be notified 
of the diagnosis result.
 \225Your preferred dealership must be 
registered on Owners.kia.com for you to 
schedule maintenance with it.  
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Contacting roadside 
assistance
If you encounter a disabled vehicle or 
other problems while on the road, you 
can contact the UVO Center directly for 
roadside assistance, vehicle towing or 
service.
Press All Menus  > UVO  > 
Roadside Assist on the Home 
screen, or press the  [
] button in 
your vehicle.
 \225 When connecting with a roadside 
assistance representative, please specify 
the type of service you need.
 \225To end the call, press  End on the screen 
or press the [
] button.
 \333 Note
Depending on the network connection, 
this feature may not work correctly.
Checking maintenance 
service intervals
You can view the service intervals 
between your last and next scheduled 
maintenance. This feature will help you 
maintain your vehicle on a regular basis.
1 On the Home screen, 
press  All Menus  > UVO  > 
Maintenance .
2 View maintenance information.
 \225You can view the driving distance 
and the number of days left until 
your next maintenance service.
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a a Display the options list.
 \225User′s Manual on Web (QR 
Code): Access the web manual 
via the QR code. For safety 
reasons, you can access the QR 
code only when your vehicle is 
stationary.
b b Return to the previous level.
c c Reset your maintenance 
information.