light KIA NIRO PHEV 2023 Quick Start Guide Base Audio
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Product specifications
Common specifications
ItemSpecifications
Dimensions (W x H x L) 234 x 60 x 204 mm
Weight 0.91 kg
Display
ItemSpecifications
Size (W x H) 8 inch (176.4 x 99.36 mm)
Pixel number 384,000 pixels (resolution: 800 x 480)
Operating method Thin Film Transistor (TFT) Active Matrix
Viewing angle Left/Right, Top/Bottom: 89°
Internal lighting LED
Disclaimers
 \225Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Drivers should remain 
attentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted 
controls while driving.
 \225Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, 
severe personal injury and death. The driver′s primary responsibility is in the safe and 
legal operation of a vehicle, and use of any handheld devices, other equipment or vehicle 
systems which take the driver′s eyes, attention and focus away from the safe operation of 
a vehicle or that are not permissible by law should never be used during operation of the 
vehicle.
 \225Android Auto: Vehicle user interface is a product of Google and its terms and privacy 
statements apply. Requires the Android Auto app on Google Play and an Android 
compatible smartphone running Android
™ 5.0 Lollipop or higher. Data plan rates apply.  
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1  System overview
Before you start  1-2
Component names and functions   1-5
Turning the system on or off   1-8
Using the touch screen  1-9
Using the Search lever/button on the 
steering wheel   1-11
Getting to know the Home screen   1-13
Getting to know the All Menus 
screen   1-15
2  Useful functions
Using phone projection  2-2
Getting to know the driving 
assistance screen   2-15
Using the climate control system (if 
equipped)   2-20
Using the rear seat climate control 
system (if equipped)  2-21
Viewing driving information (if 
equipped)   2-22
Using the sound-reactive mood light 
(if equipped)  2-23
Using the quiet mode for the rear 
seats (if equipped)  2-24
Viewing Kia Connect notices (if 
equipped)   2-24
Using the valet mode (if equipped)   2-25
3  Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV 
only)
Using the Plug-in Hybrid menu (PHEV 
only)   3-2
4  Radio
Listening to the radio  4-2
Listening to HD Radio™ (if equipped)  4-6
Listening to SiriusXM™ radio (if 
equipped)   4-7
5  Media
Using the media  5-2
6  Phone
Connecting Bluetooth devices   6-2
Making a call via Bluetooth   6-6
Answering a call via Bluetooth   6-13
7  Voice functions
Using Voice Memo  7-2
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 \335Caution
 \225Do not apply excessive pressure to the 
touch screen or press it with a pointed 
object. Doing so may damage the touch 
screen.
 \225Do not let any electrically conductive 
material contact the touch screen, and 
do not place any objects that generate 
electromagnetic waves, such as wireless 
chargers or electronic devices, near the 
touch screen. The system may work 
incorrectly due to electromagnetic 
effects, which may cause the touch 
screen to malfunction.
 \333 Note
If you wear regular gloves, you will not be 
able to control the touch screen. Remove 
your gloves or wear gloves designed for 
use with a touch screen.
Press
Press an object lightly and lift your 
finger. You can perform a function or 
select an option.
Press and hold
Press an object and hold it for at least 
one second without lifting your finger. 
You can rewind or fast forward media 
by pressing and holding an appropriate 
button.
Drag
Press an object, drag it, and then drop it 
on a new location.         
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Slide
You can change the playback position 
during media playback. On a playback 
screen, press and hold the progress bar, 
slide your finger along the progress bar, 
and then lift it at a desired location.
Swipe
Swipe the screen lightly in an 
appropriate direction. This is an easy 
way to scroll through a menu or list 
quickly.
Using the Search 
lever/button on the 
steering wheel
The Search lever/button on the steering 
wheel enables you to search for radio 
stations or change the track/file and 
rewind or fast forward during media 
playback.
Press
The illustration below shows how each 
mode of the system reacts when you 
press the Search backward lever/button 
(
) on the steering wheel. To operate 
the system in reverse, press the Search 
forward lever/button (
) .                                     
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Useful functions
Using phone projection
Getting to know the driving assistance screen
Using the climate control system (if equipped)
Using the rear seat climate control system (if equipped) Viewing driving information (if equipped)
Using the sound-reactive mood light (if equipped)
Using the quiet mode for the rear seats (if equipped) Viewing Kia Connect notices (if equipped)Using the valet mode (if equipped)
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3 Select a lighting mode and 
customize the lighting settings.
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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.
 \225Reset: Reset your sound-reactive 
mood light settings to the 
default values.
 \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 Select a color theme. Based on the 
selected color theme, the interior 
lighting changes its colors in 
various patterns.
d d Select the color of the lighting. The 
lighting provides a continuous soft 
glow effect in the selected color.
e e Activate the sound-reactive mood 
light.
f f Select a theme or color according 
to the selected lighting mode.
g g Synchronize the lighting with the 
playing music.
h h Adjust the brightness level of the 
lighting.
Using the sound-
reactive mood light 
(if 
equipped)
You can customize your vehicle′s lighting 
to create a variety of atmospheres. 
You can also set the lighting to change 
according to the mood of the music you 
are playing.
 \334 Warning
For your safety, you cannot change the 
sound-reactive mood light settings while 
the vehicle is moving. Park your vehicle 
in a safe location before changing the 
settings.
1 On the Home screen, press  All 
Menus  > Sound Mood Lamp .
2 Press Sound Mood Lamp  to 
activate the sound-reactive 
mood light.     
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a a Display the options list.
 \225Display Off: 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 Activate or deactivate the quiet 
mode.
 \333 Note
Depending on the vehicle model or 
specifications, displayed screens and 
available functions may vary.
Viewing Kia Connect 
notices 
(if equipped)
You can access notices received from the 
Kia Connect Center.
 \334Warning
For your safety, you cannot view Kia 
Connect notices while your vehicle is 
moving. Park your vehicle in a safe place 
before accessing notices.
1 On the Home screen, press  All 
Menus  > Notifications .
 \333Note
 \225If synchronization is activated, the 
lighting is turned off when you do not 
play music or the system is muted.
 \225When a door is open, the lighting is 
automatically turned off.
 \225Depending on the vehicle model or 
specifications, displayed screens and 
available functions may vary.
Using the quiet mode 
for the rear seats 
(if 
equipped)
You can control the system volume for 
sleeping or resting in the rear seats.
1 On the Home screen, press  All 
Menus  > Quiet Mode.
2 Press  Quiet Mode to activate 
it.
 \225 The rear seat audio is muted. If the 
audio volume for the front seats is 
high, it will decrease automatically.
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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  > Kia Connect  > 
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.
 \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.
Contacting roadside 
assistance
If you encounter a disabled vehicle or 
other problems while on the road, you can 
contact the Kia Connect Center directly 
for roadside assistance, vehicle towing or 
service.
Press  All Menus  > Kia Connect  
>  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.  
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 [SW Info/Update (if equipped)
You can view your system′s version 
information or update it to the latest 
version. To update your system, visit your 
local dealership.
 \335 Caution
 \225Depending on data size, an update may 
take several minutes.
 \225Do not turn off the system or remove 
the storage device while the update is in 
progress. If the power supply is cut off 
or the storage device is removed from 
the system, it may corrupt the data or 
cause a system malfunction.
 [Storage
You can view your system′s memory 
storage information.
 [User′s Manual on Web (QR 
Code)
You can access the web manual of the 
system by scanning the QR code with your 
smartphone.
 \334 Warning
Park your vehicle in a safe location before 
scanning the QR code. For safety reasons, 
you are not able to access QR codes from 
the system′s screen while the vehicle is 
moving.
 [Reset (if equipped)
You can reset your system settings to 
default values. All user data stored in the 
system will also be deleted.
Date & Time
You can set the current time and date or 
change the time display format.
 [GPS Time
You can set the system to receive time 
information from the GPS. When you 
deactivate this option, you can set the 
time and date manually.
 [Time Zone
You can select your time zone.
 [Daylight Saving Time
You can apply daylight saving time.
 [24 Hours
You can set the time in the 24 hour 
format.  
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Configuring the 
display settings
You can change the settings for the screen 
display.
Depending on the vehicle model or 
specifications, displayed screens and 
available options may vary.
On the Home screen, press All 
Menus  > Setup  > Display and 
select an option to change.
Mode (if equipped)
You can set the screen brightness mode.
 [ Automatic
You can set the system brightness to 
be adjusted according to the ambient 
lighting conditions or the headlamp 
status.
Reset (if equipped)
You can reset your sound settings to 
default values.
Touch sound ( Beep)
You can turn the touch sound on or off 
by pressing Beep  on the sound settings 
screen.