apple carplay KIA NIRO PHEV 2023 Quick Start Guide Base Audio
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Using phone 
projection
Phone projection enables you to connect 
your Android smartphone or iPhone to 
your system and use their functions via 
the system. You can perform and control 
your smartphone apps by using the larger 
screen and enhance your use of the 
system.
Depending on your vehicle′s model or 
specifications, you may be able to use 
phone projection via USB or wirelessly.
 \334Warning
 \225Driving 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.
 \225Do not adjust or set up any phone 
settings while driving. You may lose 
your steering control which could cause 
an accident and severe bodily injuries.
 \335 Caution
 \225Using an approved USB cable provided 
by your smartphone manufacturer is 
recommended. Using unapproved USB 
cables may cause a phone projection 
error or a system malfunction.
 \225Use only apps that are compatible with 
phone projection. Using incompatible 
apps may cause problems for your 
system or smartphone.
 \225Only compatible apps will be displayed 
on the phone projection screen. You can 
also check compatible apps by visiting 
the following websites:
 - Apple CarPlay: https://www.apple.
com/ios/carplay
 -Android Auto: https://www.android.
com/auto  
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 \333Note
 \225When phone projection is active, you 
cannot change the phone projection 
settings. To change the settings, remove 
the USB cable from your system.
 \225Depending on Google′s policies, the 
icons on the main screen of Android 
Auto may change.
 \225Depending on Google′s policies, apps 
or functions that are compatible with 
Android Auto may change. To check 
compatible apps, visit the Android 
homepage (https://www.android.com/
auto).
 \225To use phone projection in optimized 
environments, update your 
smartphone′s operating system to the 
latest version.
 \225Depending on the connected device′s 
hardware, firmware, and operating 
system versions, the recognition time 
may vary.
 \225Using phone projection may result in 
mobile communication charges.
 \225Depending on the network signal status, 
some functions may not work correctly.
 \225Avoid controlling your smartphone 
while phone projection is in use.
 \225While you are using Android Auto, the 
following functions are unavailable:
 - USB mode
 -Searches using the control panel or 
the steering wheel remote control
 -Apple CarPlay
Using Apple CarPlay via 
a USB connection (if wired 
connectivity is supported)
You can connect your iPhone and system 
via Apple CarPlay and control your iPhone 
apps on the system′s screen.
Before using Apple CarPlay, be sure to 
check the following:
Apple CarPlay support on your 
iPhone
Visit the Apple homepage ( https://
www.apple.com/ios/carplay) and check 
the iPhone models that support Apple 
CarPlay.
Apple CarPlay and Siri activated or 
updated on your iPhone
On your iPhone, ensure that Apple 
CarPlay and Siri are activated. If your 
iPhone does not have the functions, 
update the iPhone′s operating system to 
the latest version.  
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3 If your iPhone is locked, unlock 
it and agree to use Apple 
CarPlay.
 \225When the iPhone is recognized 
successfully, the Apple CarPlay 
menu is activated on the  All Menus 
screen.
4 On the Home screen, press  All 
Menus  > Apple CarPlay.
5 Use your iPhone′s functions, 
such as calling and messaging, 
on your system.
 \225 Press an icon on the screen to run an 
app or perform a function.
 \225Press the Voice recognition button 
on the steering wheel to start Siri.
 \333 Note
When you are using your iPhone′s 
navigation via Apple CarPlay, sounds 
from both the system′s radio/media 
function and the navigation will 
be output through your vehicle′s 
speakers. When you turn the Volume 
knob while both sounds are being 
output, the navigation volume is 
adjusted first.
6 To end Apple CarPlay, remove 
the USB cable from your 
system.
Start Apple CarPlay by following the steps 
below:
1 On the Home screen, press 
All Menus  > Setup  > Device 
Connections  >  Apple CarPlay 
>  Enable Apple CarPlay .
2 Connect your iPhone to the 
USB port in your vehicle via the 
cable supplied with the iPhone.
 \225If you are connecting the device for 
Apple CarPlay for the first time, read 
the message on the notification pop-
up window and press Next  > OK.
 \335 Caution
Do not connect and disconnect a USB 
connector repeatedly in a short time. 
Doing so may cause an error in the 
device or a system malfunction.   
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Using Android Auto 
or Apple CarPlay via a 
wireless connection 
(if 
wireless connectivity is supported)
You can connect your Android 
smartphone or iPhone to the system 
wirelessly.
Android smartphones must support 
Android Auto Wireless, and iPhones must 
support wireless Apple CarPlay. Also, 
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi must be enabled on 
your Android smartphone or iPhone.
 [ Connecting your Android 
smartphone via Android 
Auto
You can connect your Android 
smartphone and system via Android Auto 
and control your smartphone apps on the 
system′s screen.
Before starting Android Auto, activate 
a connection type to use for phone 
projection and set up the devices list for 
wireless connections.
 \334 Warning
For your safety, park your vehicle in a 
safe location before changing the phone 
projection settings.
 \333Note
 \225When Apple CarPlay is active, you 
cannot change the Apple CarPlay 
settings. To change the settings, remove 
the USB cable from your system.
 \225To check compatible apps, visit the 
Apple homepage (https://www.apple.
com/ios/carplay).
 \225To use Apple CarPlay in optimized 
environments, update your iPhone′s 
operating system to the latest version.
 \225Depending on the connected device′s 
hardware, firmware, and operating 
system versions, the recognition time 
may vary.
 \225Using Apple CarPlay may result in 
mobile communication charges.
 \225Depending on the network signal status, 
some functions may not work correctly.
 \225Avoid controlling your iPhone while 
Apple CarPlay is in use.
 \225While you are using Apple CarPlay, the 
following functions are unavailable:
 - USB mode
 -Searches using the Search knob 
(TUNE FILE)
 - Android Auto
 \225When Apple CarPlay is active, the 
system′s phone functions are provided 
via Apple CarPlay.  
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 \333Note
 \225When phone projection is active via USB, 
you cannot change the USB connectivity 
setting. To change the setting, remove 
the USB cable from your system.
 \225Depending on Google′s policies, the 
icons on the main screen of Android 
Auto may change.
 \225Depending on Google′s policies, apps 
or functions that are compatible with 
Android Auto may change. To check 
compatible apps, visit the Android 
homepage (https://www.android.com/
auto).
 \225To use phone projection in optimized 
environments, update your 
smartphone′s operating system to the 
latest version.
 \225Depending on the connected device′s 
hardware, firmware, and operating 
system versions, the recognition time 
may vary.
 \225Using phone projection may result in 
mobile communication charges.
 \225Depending on the network signal status, 
some functions may not work correctly.
 \225The wireless connection may not 
work correctly due to electromagnetic 
interference or other environmental 
factors.
 \225Avoid controlling your smartphone 
while phone projection is in use.
 \225While you are using Android Auto, the 
following functions are unavailable:
 - Searches using the control panel or 
the steering wheel remote control
 -Apple CarPlay
 \225If your wireless connection is poor, 
generate a new passkey by pressing  All 
Menus  > Setup  > Wi-Fi  > Generate 
New Wi-Fi Passkey, and then try again.
 \333 Note
 \225Even if you start phone projection 
while music is playing in your 
smartphone′s music player, music 
playback may not automatically 
switch to your system. To play music 
via the system, open the music 
player on the phone projection 
screen and begin playback, or 
press and hold the Media button 
and select an appropriate phone 
projection function from the media 
selection window.
 \225When you are using your 
smartphone′s navigation via phone 
projection, sounds from both the 
system′s radio/media function 
and the navigation will be output 
through your vehicle′s speakers. 
When you turn the Volume knob 
while both sounds are being output, 
the navigation volume is adjusted 
first.
6 To end Android Auto, remove 
the USB cable from your 
system or disconnect the 
smartphone from the phone 
projection devices list.  
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 #Pairing iPhones with your 
system for wireless Apple 
CarPlay
For wireless Apple CarPlay connections, 
first pair your iPhone with your system to 
add it to the phone projection devices list. 
You can register up to six iPhones.
Ensure that your iPhone supports wireless 
Apple CarPlay.
1 On the Home screen, press 
All Menus  > Setup  > Device 
Connections  >  Phone 
Projection .
 \225If you are pairing an iPhone with 
your system for the first time, you 
can also press and hold the Voice 
recognition button on the steering 
wheel.
2 Press  Add New .
 [Connecting your iPhone via 
Apple CarPlay
You can connect your iPhone and system 
via Apple CarPlay and control your iPhone 
apps on the system′s screen. Only wireless 
connections are available for Apple 
CarPlay.
Before starting Apple CarPlay, activate 
wireless connectivity and set up the 
devices list for wireless connections.
 \334 Warning
For your safety, park your vehicle in a 
safe location before changing the Apple 
CarPlay settings.
 #Activating wireless connectivity
On the Home screen, press  All 
Menus  > Setup  > Wi-Fi and press 
Use Wi-Fi for Phone Projection to 
activate it.    
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3 If your iPhone is locked, unlock 
it and agree to use Apple 
CarPlay.
 \225When the iPhone is recognized 
successfully, the Apple CarPlay 
menu is activated on the  All Menus 
screen (if equipped).
4 On the Home screen, press 
All Menus  > Apple CarPlay or 
Phone Projectio n.
5 Use your iPhone′s functions, 
such as calling and messaging, 
on your system.
 \225 Press an icon on the screen to run an 
app or perform a function.
 \225Press the Voice recognition button 
on the steering wheel to start Siri.
 \333 Note
When you are using your iPhone′s 
navigation via Apple CarPlay, sounds 
from both the system′s radio/media 
function and the navigation will 
be output through your vehicle′s 
speakers. When you turn the Volume 
knob while both sounds are being 
output, the navigation volume is 
adjusted first.
 #Starting Apple CarPlay
Before using Apple CarPlay, be sure to 
check the following:
Apple CarPlay support on your 
iPhone
Visit the Apple homepage ( https://
www.apple.com/ios/carplay) and check 
the iPhone models that support Apple 
CarPlay.
Apple CarPlay and Siri activated or 
updated on your iPhone
On your iPhone, ensure that Apple 
CarPlay and Siri are activated. If your 
iPhone does not have the functions, 
update the iPhone′s operating system to 
the latest version.
Start Apple CarPlay by following the steps 
below:
1 Ensure that wireless 
connectivity is enabled. 
> See 
″ Activating wireless connectivity .″
2 Access the phone projection 
devices list and select your 
iPhone.  
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Getting to know the 
driving assistance 
screen
You can view the outside of your vehicle 
on the system screen. Depending on the 
vehicle model or specifications, displayed 
screens and available functions may vary.
 \334Warning
When backing up, make sure to follow the 
guidelines below:
 \225Before entering your vehicle, always 
check the area behind your vehicle.
 \225Do not solely rely on the rear view 
camera when backing up. Always ensure 
that it is safe to back up by checking 
behind you and looking in the rearview 
mirrors.
 \225Always back up slowly and stop 
immediately if you suspect that a 
person, especially a child, might be 
behind you.
 \335 Caution
The distance shown in the rear view 
screen may differ from the actual 
distance. For safety, be sure to visually 
check the rear, left, and right sides of your 
vehicle.
6 To end Apple CarPlay, 
disconnect the iPhone from the 
phone projection devices list.
 \333Note
 \225To check compatible apps, visit the 
Apple homepage (https://www.apple.
com/ios/carplay).
 \225To use Apple CarPlay in optimized 
environments, update your iPhone′s 
operating system to the latest version.
 \225Depending on the connected device′s 
hardware, firmware, and operating 
system versions, the recognition time 
may vary.
 \225Using Apple CarPlay may result in 
mobile communication charges.
 \225Depending on the network signal status, 
some functions may not work correctly.
 \225The wireless connection may not 
work correctly due to electromagnetic 
interference or other environmental 
factors.
 \225Avoid controlling your iPhone while 
Apple CarPlay is in use.
 \225While you are using Apple CarPlay, the 
following functions are unavailable:
 - Searches using the Search knob 
(TUNE FILE)
 - Android Auto
 \225When Apple CarPlay is active, the 
system′s phone functions are provided 
via Apple CarPlay.  
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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.  
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Connected Devices (if 
equipped)
You can adjust the volume levels for 
phone projection features individually.
 [ Android Auto
You can enable Android Auto to connect 
your Android smartphone to your system.
 \333 Note
To restore the default volume settings for 
Android Auto, press Reset.
 [Apple CarPlay
You can enable Apple CarPlay to connect 
your iPhone to your system.
 \333 Note
To restore the default volume settings for 
Apple CarPlay, press Reset.
Driver Assistance Warning  
(if equipped)
You can change the settings for the 
guidance that is available while you are 
driving.
 [Parking Safety Priority
You can set the system to decrease the 
audio volume to hear a proximity warning 
prior to other sounds while parking your 
vehicle.