charging KIA NIRO PHEV 2023 Quick Start Guide Base Audio

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Using the Plug-in
Hybrid menu
(PHEV only)
You can use various features for plug-in
hybrid electric vehicles, such as viewing
your vehicle′s energy information or
scheduling a charging of your vehicle.
Starting the Plug-in Hybrid
menu
(PHEV only)
On the Home screen, press All
Menus > PHEV.
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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.
\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 View information related to energy,
such as the drivable distance and
battery status.
> See ″Viewing energy
information (PHEV only) .″
d d Schedule battery chargings or
customize related options.
> See ″Using
the charging management features (PHEV
only).″
e e View the real-time eco-driving
information.
> See ″Viewing eco-driving
information (PHEV only) .″
f f View the real-time energy flow. > See
″ Viewing the energy flow (PHEV only) .″
\333Note
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available functions may vary.
Viewing energy
information
(PHEV only)
You can view the current status of the
battery, the drivable distance, and
information about the charging time.
1 On the Home screen, press
All Menus > PHEV > Energy
Information .
2 View your vehicle′s energy
information.
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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 View the current battery status and
drivable distance.
d d View the estimated time until
your vehicle is fully charged by AC
charging.
\333 Note
The drivable distance is an estimate based
on the real-time fuel efficiency. If your
driving pattern changes, the estimated
drivable distance will change accordingly.
Using the charging
management features
(PHEV only)
You can schedule battery charges
according to a preset departure time.
[Setting the departure time
1 On the Home screen, press
All Menus > PHEV > Charge
Management > Charging
Settings.
2 Press next to Next
Departure.
3 Select a departure setting
option and press
next to it.

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4 Set the departure time and the
day of the week and press OK.
[Setting up scheduled
chargings
1 On the Home screen, press
All Menus > PHEV > Charge
Management > Charging
Settings.
2 Press Scheduled Charging to
activate it and press
next to
it.
3 Set the off-peak electricity time
and a time priority option and
press OK.
\225Prioritize Off-peak Charging: Your
vehicle will charge the battery for the
next departure time, primarily using
the off-peak electricity time.
\225Charge ONLY during Off-peak : Your
vehicle will charge the battery only at
the off-peak electricity time.
\333 Note
Scheduled charging will start only if a
charging cable is connected to your
vehicle at the scheduled time.

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[Setting the charging current
# Option A
1 On the Home screen, press
All Menus > PHEV > Charge
Management > Charging
Current .
2 Select a charger type to set the
charging current.
3 Set the charging current and
press OK.
#Option B
1 On the Home screen, press
All Menus > PHEV > Charge
Management > Charging
Current .
2 Set the charging current.
\333Note
\225Depending on the charging
environment, the charging time may
vary.
\225If you do not set an appropriate
charging current, the battery may not
be charged properly and it may cause a
charging error.

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\225Reducing the engine′s power for
slowing down the vehicle and charging
the battery with the deceleration
energy from the engine′s power
\225Reducing the engine′s power for
slowing down the vehicle
Idle mode
\225Idle mode without delivering any
power
\225Charging the battery with the engine′s
power while the vehicle is in idle mode
\225Charging the battery and driving the
vehicle with the engine′s power
\225Charging the battery with the engine′s
power and driving the vehicle with the
motor′s power
Decelerating
\225Charging the battery with the
deceleration energy from braking and
the engine′s power
\225Charging the battery with the
deceleration energy from braking

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a a Access the files list.
b b Display the options list.
\225Display Off (if equipped): Turn
off the screen. Press the screen
to turn it back on.
\225Media Sources: Select a media
storage device you want to use.
\225Songs by this Artist: Move to
the list of songs by the artist
currently playing.
\225Songs from this Album: Move to
the list of songs from the album
currently playing.
\225Hide Current File: Hide the
current file.
\225Sound Settings: Customize the
system sound settings.
> See
″ Configuring the sound settings.″
\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.
c c Return to the previous level.
d d Information about the song
currently playing. Press a song′s
artist or album information to
access a list of songs by the artist
or from the album playing.
e e Current file number and total
number of files
f f Change the repeat play mode.
g g Activate or deactivate the shuffle
play mode.
h h Restart the current playback or
play the previous file. Press and
hold to rewind.
i i Pause or resume playback.
j j Play the next file. Press and hold to
fast forward.
k k Playback time and playback
position
\335 Caution
\225Start the engine of your vehicle before
connecting a USB device to your system.
Starting the engine with a USB device
connected to the system may damage
the USB device.
\225Be careful of static electricity when
connecting or disconnecting a USB
device. A static discharge may cause a
system malfunction.
\225Be careful not to let your body or
external objects contact the USB port.
Doing so may cause an accident or a
system malfunction.
\225Do 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.
\225Do not use a USB device for purposes
other than playing files. Using USB
accessories for charging or heating may
cause poor performance or a system
malfunction.

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\333Note
\225Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available functions may vary.
\225When connecting a USB storage device,
do not use an extension cable. If you use
a USB hub or an extension cable, the
device may not be recognized.
\225Fully insert a USB connector into the
USB port. Failure to do so may cause a
communication error.
\225When you disconnect a USB device, a
distorted noise may occur.
\225The system can play only files encoded
in a standard format.
\225The following types of USB devices may
not be recognized or work correctly:
- Encrypted MP3 players
-USB devices not recognized as
removable disks
\225A USB device may not be recognized
depending on its condition.
\225Some USB devices may be incompatible
with your system.
\225Depending on the USB device's type,
capacity, or the format of files, USB
recognition time may be longer.
\225Depending on the specification, some
USB devices may not support charging
via a USB connection.
[Controlling the USB player
Use the buttons on the media player
screen to control the music playback.
Pausing/Resuming playback
Press to pause music playback. Press
to resume playback.
Rewinding/Fast forwarding
Press and hold or to rewind or
fast forward the song.
\225 Alternatively, use the Search backward
button (SEEK) or the Search forward
button (TRACK) on the control panel.
\225You can also use the Search lever/
button on the steering wheel.
\225You can change the playback position
by pressing the progress bar on the
screen. Music will begin playing from
the selected location.

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Downloading contacts and call
history from a mobile phone
connected via Bluetooth to the
system
[Kia Connect (if equipped)
Kia Connect network signal
strength
Kia Connect network signal
strength (roaming)
Kia Connect service expired or
not subscribed
Kia Connect call in progress
911 Connect activated
[Rear seat status (if
equipped)
Quiet mode activated
[ Wireless charging (if
equipped)
Wireless charging in progress
Wireless charging completed
Wireless charging error
\333 Note
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, some status icons may not
be displayed.
System status icons
Status icons appear at the top right of
the screen to display the current system
status.
Familiarize yourself with the status icons
that appear when you perform certain
actions or functions and their meanings.
[Mute and voice
recording
Radio and media muted
Voice memo recording
[Bluetooth
Mobile phone connected via
Bluetooth
Audio device connected via
Bluetooth
Mobile phone and audio device
connected via Bluetooth
Bluetooth call in progress
Microphone turned off during
Bluetooth call

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Index
A
advanced system settings 9-7
all menus 1-15
Android Auto
settings 9-18
via USB connection 2-3
via wireless connection 2-7
Apple CarPlay
settings 9-18
via USB connection 2-5
via wireless connection 2-12
audio system, set 9-22
B
battery warning 1-9
beep, set 9-19
blue light filter settings 9-21
Bluetooth audio player
pausing/resuming 5-8
playing 5-6
playing the previous/next file 5-8
restarting playback 5-8
Bluetooth information 9-6
Bluetooth mode
connecting devices 6-3
deleting devices 6-6
disconnecting devices 6-5
pairing devices 6-2
Bluetooth phone
answering a call 6-13
call history 6-7
contacts list 6-10
favorites list 6-8
functions during a call 6-14
keypad 6-11
making a call 6-6
switching calls 6-15
Bluetooth settings 9-6
Bluetooth specifications 10-15
brightness mode, set 9-19
brightness settings 9-20
button settings 9-9
C
call history 6-6
charging current, set 3-5
charging management 3-3
climate control system 2-20, 2-21
climate settings 9-4
coasting, set 9-3
component names and functions control panel
custom button 1-5
media button 1-5
power button/volume knob 1-5
radio button 1-5
reset button 1-5, 10-6
search backward/forward
button 1-5
search knob 1-6
setup button 1-6
steering wheel remote control
call/answer button 1-7
call end button 1-7
custom button 1-7
mode button 1-6
mute button 1-6

10-20
M
media notification, set 9-8, 9-23
media option, set 9-12
media player
Bluetooth audio mode 5-6
USB mode 5-2
mode button, set 9-8, 9-9
music, play
Bluetooth audio mode 5-6
USB mode 5-2
N
noise reduction 9-17
P
parking guides 2-16
phone
dialed calls 6-8
missed calls 6-8
received calls 6-8
phone projection 2-2
Android Auto (USB) 2-3
Android Auto (wireless) 2-7
Apple CarPlay (USB) 2-5
Apple CarPlay (wireless) 2-12
Plug-in Hybrid menu
charging current, set 3-5
charging management 3-3
departure time, set 3-3
eco-driving information 3-6
energy flow 3-7
energy information 3-2
scheduled chargings 3-4
privacy mode 6-7, 9-6
proximity warning 2-16
Q
quiet mode 2-24
R
radio
deleting stations 4-5
HD Radio 4-6
mode, change 4-3
noise reduction 9-17
number of saved stations 4-6
rearranging stations 4-5
saved stations, select 4-5
saving stations 4-5
scanning stations 4-4
searching for stations 4-4
SiriusXM 4-7
rear seat climate control system 2-21
rear seat heat control, set 9-5
rear seat quiet mode 2-24
rear view
parking guides 2-16
rear camera operation, set 9-8, 9-22
rear top view 2-17
resetting to default
all menus 1-15
Bluetooth settings 9-6
display settings 9-22, 9-23
home screen menu icons 1-14
home screen widgets 1-14
sound settings 9-19
system 9-11, 9-13
S
scheduled chargings 3-4
screen saver, set 9-13, 9-22
search lever/button, control 1-11