radio KIA NIRO PHEV 2023 Quick Start Guide Base Audio
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Component names and functions
Control panel 
(for infotainment system)
Note: Depending on the vehicle model and specifications, the illustration shown may differ in appearance and layout.
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a Power button/Volume knob \225Turn the radio/media function on or off. \225Press and hold to turn off the screen and the sound. \225Turn to adjust the system sound volume.
b Reset button \225Restart the system.
c Infotainment/Climate switch button \225Switch between control panel functions. \225Press and hold to access the control panel default settings screen.   
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d Radio button \225Turn on the radio. While listening to the radio, press repeatedly to change the radio 
mode.
e Media button \225Play content from a media storage device. \225Press and hold to display the media selection window.
f Search backward/forward button (SEEK/TRACK) \225While listening to the radio, change the station. \225While playing media, change the track/file. Press and hold to rewind or fast forward 
(except for the Bluetooth audio mode).
g Custom button \225Use a custom function. \225Press and hold to access the function setting screen.
h Setup button \225Access the settings screen. \225Press and hold to access the version information screen.
i Search knob (TUNE FILE) \225While listening to the radio, adjust the frequency or change the station. \225While playing media, search for a track/file (except for the Bluetooth audio mode). \225During a search, press to select the current track/file.   
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Steering wheel remote control
Note: Depending on the vehicle model and specifications, the illustration shown may differ in appearance and layout.
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a Mode button \225Change the mode (radio, media, etc.). \225Press and hold to access the function setting screen.
b Voice recognition button \225Start or end voice recognition of a connected smartphone via phone projection. (The 
button′s operation may vary depending on smartphone specifications.)
c Search lever \225While listening to the radio, switch between the stations on the preset list. Press and 
hold to search for a station.
 \225While playing media, change the track/file. Press and hold to rewind or fast forward 
(except for the Bluetooth audio mode).
d Volume lever/Mute button \225Adjust the sound volume. \225Press to mute or unmute the system. \225While playing media, press to pause or resume playback.
e Custom button \225Use a custom function. \225Press and hold to access the function setting screen.
f Call/Answer/Call end button \225Start connecting a mobile phone via Bluetooth. \225After a Bluetooth phone connection is made, access your call history. Press and hold to 
dial the most recent phone number.
 \225When a call comes in, answer the call. Press and hold to reject the call. \225During a call, end the call.    
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FCC Certification
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not 
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference 
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur 
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or 
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user 
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
 \225Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 \225Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 \225Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver 
is connected.
 \225Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: Any changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by 
manufacturer could void your authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following 
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device 
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired 
operation.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled 
environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum 20 cm between the radiator 
and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any 
other antenna or transmitter unless authorized to do so by the FCC. 
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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
Contents   
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Component names and functions
The following explains the names and functions of the components on your system's control 
panel and steering wheel remote control.
Control panel
 \333Note
 \225Depending on the vehicle model or specifications, the system components' appearance 
and layout may differ from the actual product. Refer to the Quick Reference Guide.
 \225For information on Infotainment/Climate Switchable Controller, refer to Infotainment/
Climate Switchable Controller Manual ( http://webmanual.kia.com/SwitchableController/
index.html) (if equipped).
Radio button \225 Turn on the radio. While listening to the radio, press 
repeatedly to change the radio mode.
 \225Press and hold to display the radio/media selection 
window (if equipped).
Media button
 \225 Play content from a media storage device.
 \225Press and hold to display the radio/media selection 
window.
Custom button (
) \225 Use a custom function.
 \225Press and hold to access the function setting screen.
Power button (PWR, POWER, 
)/Volume knob (VOL , )
 \225Turn the radio/media function on or off.
 \225Press and hold to turn off the screen and the sound.
 \225Turn to adjust the system sound volume.
Reset button
 \225 Restart the system.
Search backward/forward 
button (SEEK/ TRACK)
 \225While listening to the radio, change the station.
 \225While playing media, change the track/file. Press 
and hold to rewind or fast forward (except for the 
Bluetooth audio mode).  
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Setup button \225Access the settings screen.
 \225Press and hold to access the version information 
screen.
Search knob (TUNE FILE, 
)
 \225 While listening to the radio, adjust the frequency or 
change the station.
 \225While playing media, search for a track/file (except for 
the Bluetooth audio mode).
 \225During a search, press to select the current track/file.
Steering wheel remote control
 \333 Note
Depending on the vehicle model or specifications, the system components' appearance and 
layout may differ from the actual product. Refer to the Quick Reference Guide.
Voice recognition button  () \225Start or end voice recognition of a connected 
smartphone via phone projection. (The button′s 
operation may vary depending on smartphone 
specifications.)
Mode button
 \225 Change the mode (radio, media, etc.).
 \225Press and hold to access the function setting screen.
Volume lever/button   
( + /-, 
+/-)
 \225 Adjust the sound volume.
Mute button (
) \225 Mute or unmute the system.
 \225While playing media, pause or resume playback.
Search lever/button (
 ) \225 While listening to the radio, switch between the 
stations on the preset list. Press and hold to search for 
a station.
 \225While playing media, change the track/file. Press 
and hold to rewind or fast forward (except for the 
Bluetooth audio mode).  
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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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 \225On the radio, the previous radio 
station on the preset list will be 
selected.
 \225During media playback, the previous 
track/file will play (after three seconds 
of playback have elapsed, you must 
press the lever/button twice).
 \225In your call history, the previous call 
record will be selected.
Press and hold
The illustration below shows how each 
mode of the system reacts when you 
press and hold the Search backward 
lever/button (
) on the steering wheel. 
To operate the system in reverse, press 
and hold the Search forward lever/
button (
) .
 \225 On the radio, the radio station 
available on the previous frequency 
will be selected.
 \225During media playback, the current 
track/file will rewind.                                                   
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3 If your smartphone is locked, 
unlock it and agree to use 
phone projection.
 \225When the smartphone is recognized 
successfully, the Android Auto menu 
is activated on the  All Menus screen.
4 On the Home screen, press  All 
Menus  > Android Auto.
5 Use your smartphone′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 
Google voice recognition.
 \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.