KIA NIRO PHEV 2022 Quick Start Guide Base Audio

8-7
Contacting the virtual
assistant
You can contact the UVO Center to
request help or make inquiries directly to
a customer care representative regarding
UVO services and your account.
Press All Menus > UVO > Virtual
Assistant on the Home screen,
or press the [
] button in your
vehicle.
\225 When connecting with a customer care
representative, please specify the type
of service you need.
\225To end the call, press End on the screen
or press the [
] button.
\333 Note
This feature is not available during a
Bluetooth call.
Configuring the UVO
settings
You can access the settings and
information for UVO services.
On the Home screen, press All
Menus > UVO > UVO Settings.
\225 Activate UVO: Activate your UVO
account by creating a new account or
entering your verification code.
> See
″ Activating UVO services .″
\225911 Connect: Enable or disable
automatic connection to 911 in the
event of emergency.
> See ″Using 911
Connect.″
\225 Modem Information : View your
vehicle′s modem information or update
your modem.
\225 Modem Status: Check the current
modem status.

8-8
Using 911 Connect
This feature provides you with immediate
assistance in the event of an accident or
when any airbag is deployed.
First, activate the 911 Connect feature.
1 On the Home screen, press
All Menus > UVO > UVO
Settings.
2 Press 911 Connect.
3 Read the terms of use and
press Accept.
\225The feature will be activated and the
icon will appear at the top right
of the screen.
If an airbag deploys, the system will
automatically call 911 and send your
vehicle′s location to the 911 operator.

Settings
Configuring the vehicle settings (if equipped)Configuring the device connection settings
Configuring the advanced system settings (if equipped) Configuring the button settings (if equipped)Configuring the general system settings Configuring the sound settings
Configuring the display settings
Configuring the UVO settings (if equipped)
Configuring the Wi-Fi settings (if equipped)
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Configuring the
vehicle settings
(if
equipped)
You can change the settings related
to driving or the interior and exterior
environment of your vehicle.
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available options may vary.
On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Setup > Vehicle and
select an option to change.
\335 Caution
For your safety, park your vehicle in a safe
location before changing the settings.
\333Note
You can change the vehicle settings only
when the engine is running.
Drive Mode (if equipped)
You can change the settings related to
driving environment of your vehicle.
Option A
Option B
[CUSTOM (if equipped)
You can set the drive modes by individual
parts, such as the engine.
\225 Powertrain: Select a powertrain mode.
- ECO : This drive mode is for optimum
fuel efficiency.
- NORMAL: This drive mode is
optimized for a comfortable ride.
-SPORT: This drive mode is optimized
for dynamic driving.
\225Steering: Select a steering mode.
- NORMAL: This drive mode is for
smooth steering.
-SPORT: This drive mode is for agile
steering.

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\225AWD : Select a four-wheel drive mode.
-ECO : This drive mode is for optimum
fuel efficiency.
- NORMAL: This drive mode is
optimized for a comfortable ride.
-SPORT: This drive mode is optimized
for dynamic driving.
[Drive Mode Change Alert (if
equipped)
You can set to display a notification when
you change your vehicle′s drive mode.
\225 Detailed Alert: When you change the
drive mode, a detailed notification will
be displayed with the vehicle image.
\225Simple Alert: When you change the
drive mode, a brief notification will be
displayed at the top of the screen.
\225Off: When you change the drive mode,
no notification will be displayed.
[Coasting (if equipped)
You can set the vehicle to disengage
the engine from the transmission while
coasting in ECO or SMART mode to save
fuel.
[ECO (if equipped)
This is a drive mode for increasing the
vehicle′s energy efficiency. You can
change the climate control mode, the
active coast energy regeneration level,
and other settings.
[NORMAL (if equipped)
This is a drive mode focused on the driver
and passenger′s comfort. You can change
the climate control mode and the active
coast energy regeneration level.
[SPORT (if equipped)
This drive mode enables a more dynamic
driving performance. You can change the
climate control mode and the active coast
energy regeneration level.
[Reset ECO/NORMAL/SPORT (if
equipped)
Reset your drive mode settings to the
default values.
\333 Note
You can view how to improve ECO
potential by pressing Help. If the ECO
potential improves, the drivable distance
will be longer. (electric vehicles only)

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Seat Position Change Alert
(if equipped)
You can set the system to display a
notification when you change the position,
height, or angle of the driver′s seat.
Heated/Ventilated
Features
(if equipped)
You can set the steering wheel heater and
the driver seat heater or ventilation to be
controlled automatically.
The auto control mode will be deactivated
if you operate the heater or ventilation
controls manually. Selecting this option
again or restarting the vehicle will
reactivate the auto control mode.
Climate (if equipped)
You can change the vehicle′s climate
control settings.
[Recirculate Air (if equipped)
You can set the system to cut off the
inflow of outdoor air to maintain a
comfortable environment.
\225Activate upon Washer Fluid Use: Set to
activate air recirculation to decrease the
inflow of the washer fluid smell while
spraying washer fluid.
[Automatic Ventilation (if
equipped)
You can set the system to activate
automatic air ventilation to maintain a
comfortable environment when the air in
the vehicle is stuffy.
\225 Auto Dehumidify : Set to activate air
ventilation automatically to prevent the
interior from becoming humid over time
due to air recirculation.
\225 Scheduled Ventilation (if equipped):
Set the climate control system to lower
the interior temperature by ventilating
your vehicle′s interior at a specified time
when the engine is stopped. To set a
time for scheduled ventilation, press
.

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[Defog/Defrost Options (if
equipped)
You can change the defog/defrost
settings.
\225 Defog/Defrost : Set to activate air
ventilation or operate the air conditioner
automatically to defog or defrost the
windshield.
\225 Auto Defog: Set to operate the climate
control system automatically to
prevent fog from forming on the front
windshield.
[Climate Features (if equipped)
You can change the settings for the
climate control features.
\225 Lock Rear Climate Controls (if
equipped): Set to prevent operation of
the climate control system from the rear
seats.
\225 Rear Climate Controls : Check the
current status and control the rear seat
climate control system via the system
screen.
Seat (if equipped)
You can change the settings of the seats
in your vehicle.
[ Seat Position Change Alert (if
equipped)
You can set the system to display a
notification when you change the position,
height, or angle of the driver′s seat.
[ Heated/Ventilated Features
(if equipped)
You can set the steering wheel heater and
the driver seat heater or ventilation to be
controlled automatically.
The auto control mode will be deactivated
if you operate the heater or ventilation
controls manually. Selecting this option
again or restarting the vehicle will
reactivate the auto control mode.
[Rear Seat Heating Control (if
equipped)
You can adjust the heater settings of the
rear seats manually.

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Configuring the device
connection settings
You can manage Bluetooth devices or
customize your Bluetooth settings. You
can also enable phone projection to
control your smartphone apps via the
system screen.
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available options may vary.
On the Home screen, press
All Menus > Setup > Device
Connections and select an option
to change.
Bluetooth
You can modify Bluetooth connection
settings.
\333 Note
Some options are only displayed when
a mobile phone is connected to your
system.
[Bluetooth Connections
You can pair new Bluetooth devices to
your system, or connect or disconnect a
paired device. You can also delete paired
devices.
[Auto Connection Priority (if
equipped)
You can set the priority of paired
devices for your system to connect with
automatically when it turns on.
[ Bluetooth Voice Prompts
You can set to enable or disable voice
prompts for Bluetooth connections.
[Privacy Mode
You can activate privacy mode to protect
your personal information. In the privacy
mode, personal data will not be displayed.
[Bluetooth System Info
You can view or edit your system′s
Bluetooth information.
[Reset (if equipped)
You can delete all paired Bluetooth
devices and reset your Bluetooth settings
to default values. All data related to
Bluetooth devices will also be deleted.

9-7
Android Auto (if equipped)
You can enable Android Auto to connect
your Android smartphone to your system.
Apple CarPlay (if equipped)
You can enable Apple CarPlay to connect
your iPhone to your system.
Phone Projection (if equipped)
You can modify phone projection
connection settings and pair smartphones
with your system for wireless phone
projection.
Configuring the
advanced system
settings
(if equipped)
You can customize the advanced system
settings, such as notifications or button
functions.
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available options may vary.
On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Setup > Advanced and
select an option to change.
Custom Button ☆
You can assign a function to the Custom
button on your control panel.

9-8
Steering Wheel MODE
Button
You can switch between different radio/
media functions when pressing the Mode
button on your steering wheel.
Home Screen
You can change the widgets and
menus displayed on the Home screen.
Personalize the Home screen by adding
your favorite menus.
> See ″Changing the
Home screen widgets″ or
″ Changing the Home
screen menu icons.″
Media Change
Notifications
You can set to briefly display media
information at the top of the screen
when not on the main media screen. If
you change the media item by using any
controls on the control panel or steering
wheel, media information will appear
regardless of this setting.
Extend Rear Camera Use (if
equipped)
You can set the rear view screen to remain
active even if you shift to any position
other than ″R″ (Reverse) after backing up.
When you shift to ″P″ (Park) or drive at a
predetermined speed or faster, the rear
view screen will be deactivated and the
system will display the previous screen
automatically.