P BUTTON KIA NIRO PHEV 2023 Navigation System Quick Reference Guide

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Voice recognition
With the voice recognition function, you can access various functions of the infotainmen\
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system without manipulating the screen or buttons. This function prevents driver distraction
and dangerous situations.
Use voice commands to access various functions easily.
Type1
Type2

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Depending on vehicle model or specifications, the screen layout and available commands
may differ. Check the screen type for your vehicle model and view the appropriate
instructions.

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Note the following to ensure accurate recognition of your voice command.

Press the Voice Recognition button. After a beep sound, say your voice command.

Pronounce a command accurately and naturally like a conversation.

The microphone is located above the driver's head. Say your command while
maintaining an upright posture. The microphone location may differ depending on the
vehicle.

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Voice recognition is automatically ended when:

You make or receive a call.

The front or rear cameras operate (if equipped).

The
[RADIO] or [MEDIA] button is pressed to perform another function.

Rerouting or other unexpected action is made due to deviation from the route during
guidance.

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Voice recognition may not work properly when:

The sunroof or windows are open so the wind is strong.

The fan speed of the air conditioner or heater is high.

The vehicle is passing through a tunnel.

The vehicle is driving on an unpaved road and its noise and vibration are loud.

Noise is loud due to a heavy rain or storm.

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When using speech recognition from the rear seats, some commands may not be
supported depending on the vehicle model and type.

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Special characters included in a contact are not recognized by voice (e.g., School_John,
John!).

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Voice recognition is supported only for certain languages. If you change the sy\
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language, voice recognition may not be supported.
Using the voice recognition function (Type1)
1 On the steering wheel, press the Voice Recognition button.
Voice recognition starts along with voice guidance.

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To skip the voice guidance, press the Voice Recognition button on the steering wheel.
2 When a beep sound is heard, say a command to perform (e.g.
navigation, music, call).
> See "Available voice commands (Type1)" or " Viewing the voice
recognition help."
The recognized command appears in text at the top of the screen and the corresponding
function is performed.
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When an additional command is required to perform, the commands that can be
followed in the next step appear on the screen. Say a command or press a command.

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When there are several similar commands, say a command number to perform.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle and specifications.

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3 To end the voice recognition, perform one of the following methods:
In standby mode for voice recognition, say "Exit
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On the voice recognition screen, press Exit.
On the steering wheel, press and hold the Voice Recognition button.

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When the Voice Recognition button is pressed in standby mode for voice recognition,
the standby time is extended.

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When the voice recognition is not available, press the Voice Recognition button on
the steering wheel and use the voice recognition on your smartphone via phone
projection.
> See "Using the phone projection function."
Voice recognition screen
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a a According to voice recognition, the icons for voice recognition, voice guidance, and
command process appear.
b b The recognized voice command appears in text.
c c Shows the representative voice command.
d d Ends the voice recognition.
e e Displays the voice recognition help.
f f The list of menu items appears.
 Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle and specifications.

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Using the voice recognition function (Type2)
1 Press the Voice Recognition button on the steering wheel. After a beep
sound, say your voice command.

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If you press the Voice Recognition button when the system is waiting for a voice
command, the standby time is extended.

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If you press the Voice Recognition button in the middle of voice guidance on the voice
recognition function, the voice guidance is skipped.
2 When a beep sound is heard, say a voice command as required (e.g.,
radio).
> See "Available voice commands (Type2)" or " Viewing available voice commands."

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Some functions may require additional commands.

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If multiple search results are found, follow the on-screen instructions to say the
number you want to run.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle and specifications.
Ending voice recognition mode
To end the voice recognition, perform one of the following methods:
In standby mode for voice recognition, say "Exit
".
On the voice recognition screen, press Exit.
On the steering wheel, press and hold the Voice Recognition button.

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Using voice recognition via phone projection
Use the voice recognition function on your smartphone via phone projection. > See "Using the
phone projection function."
Adjusting the voice guidance volume
When voice recognition mode is on, you can adjust the volume by using the volume knob.
Viewing available voice commands
Turn on voice recognition mode and then say "All functions" to view all commands that are
available for use.

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The All functions screen can be controlled by touch only and does not recognize voice
commands.

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To redirect to the Voice Recognition screen, press the Voice Recognition button.

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Press Exit to end voice recognition.

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Some functions may not be supported depending on the vehicle's options.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle and specifications.

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Navigation commands
CommandFunction
Find <POI or Address> You can search for a designated POI name or address.
For example, say &#34;Find Kia dealerships&#34; or &#34;Find Kia dealerships
in Seattle.&#34;
Find Address in <State> You can search for a location with its address in a designated
state. Say an address in order of the house number, street, and
city.
Find <POI> You can search for a designated category of POIs nearby.
> See &#34;POI names.&#34;
Freq. visited points You can select a location from the list of your frequently visited
points. Say the number of the location you want.
Saved Places Access the Saved Places screen.
Destinations You can select a location from the list of your previous
destinations. Say the number of the location you want.
Searches You can select a destination from the list of destinations that
have recently been searched for. Say the number of the location
you want.
Traffic Information Access the traffic information screen.
Go Home Set the location saved to the Home shortcut button in your
address book as your destination.
Go to Work Set the location saved to the Work shortcut button in your
address book as your destination.
Change Home You can change the location saved as your home.
Change Work You can change the location saved as your work.
Pause Route Pause the navigation guidance.
Resume Route Resume the navigation guidance.
Turn Guidance On Unmute the navigation guidance.
Turn Guidance Off Mute the navigation guidance.
Cancel Route Stop the navigation guidance and cancel your current
destination.
Destination Information View information on the distance and time to your current
destination.
Route Options Find another route.
Show Route View the entire route on the map.

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Navigation commands
CommandFunction
Find <POI or Address> You can search for a designated POI name or address.
For example, say &#34;Find Kia dealerships&#34; or &#34;Find Kia dealerships
in Seattle.&#34;
Find Address in <State> You can search for a location with its address in a designated
state. Say an address in order of the house number, street, and
city.
Find <POI> You can search for a designated category of POIs nearby.
> See &#34;POI names.&#34;
Freq. visited points You can select a location from the list of your frequently visited
points. Say the number of the location you want.
Saved Places Access the Saved Places screen.
Previous Destinations You can select a location from the list of your previous
destinations. Say the number of the location you want.
Previous Searches You can select a destination from the list of destinations that
have recently been searched for. Say the number of the location
you want.
Traffic Information Access the traffic information screen.
Go Home Set the location saved to the Home shortcut button in your
address book as your destination.
Go to Work Set the location saved to the Work shortcut button in your
address book as your destination.
Change Home You can change the location saved as your home.
Change Work You can change the location saved as your work.
Reroute Can perform routing again.
Pause Route Pause the navigation guidance.
Resume Route Resume the navigation guidance.
Cancel Route Stop the navigation guidance and cancel your current
destination.
Destination Information View information on the distance and time to your current
destination.
Route Options Change the navigation route search options.

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Using the Siri Eyes Free
When you connect an Apple device that is compatible with Siri to your system via Bluetooth,
you can use the Siri Eyes Free. This allows you to perform the functions on your system and
Apple device with voice commands so that you can devote your attention to driving.
First, make sure that your Apple device supports Siri and that you have activated Siri.
1 Connect your Apple device to your system via Bluetooth.
2 On the steering wheel, press and hold the Voice Recognition button.
3 On the Siri screen, press Speak.
4 Say a command.

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You can perform the functions related to Bluetooth calls on the system and other
functions on your Apple device.

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Press the Voice Recognition button to restart Siri.
5 To end Siri, press and hold the Voice Recognition button on the steering
wheel.

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Apple devices may have different functions enabled and may vary in the way how they
respond to Siri commands, depending on the device type and iOS version.

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Voice Memo
You can use the microphone on the vehicle to record and play voice memos.
Running the voice memo
On the All Menus screen, press Voice Memo.
Voice memo screen
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Displays the list of recorded voice memos.
c c Starts or pauses the recording.
d d Stops recording.
e e The list of menu items appears.
&#14;Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
&#14;Delete: Can delete a voice memo.
&#14;Save to USB Device: Can record a voice memo to a USB storage device. Check that
the USB device is compatible.
> See &#34;USB storage devices.&#34;
&#14;Storage Information: Can see the file size of recorded voice memos.
&#14;User&#39;s Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
&#14;Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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Recording a voice memo
1 On the Voice Memo screen, press .
It starts recording a voice memo.
2 When recording is finished, press on the screen or press the End
Call button on the steering wheel.
The voice memo is automatically saved.

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To adjust the recording sound volume during voice recording, drag the control bar.

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To temporarily stop recording, press
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When recording starts, the other audio functions are muted or playback is paused.

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When you make or receive a call while recording, the recording is paused.

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When you make an emergency call or you are connected to an emergency call
after airbag deployment, the recording is stopped and the recorded voice memo is
automatically saved.
Playing a voice memo
You can select and play a recorded voice memo.
From the list of Voice Memos, press the desired voice memo.