navigation system KIA NIRO 2021 Navigation System Quick Reference Guide
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Using the Apple CarPlay
1 On the All Menus screen, press Apple CarPlay.
2 Perform the desired function.
 \225To run any of functions (phone, messaging, navigation, etc.) on your iP\
hone, press the 
corresponding function icon.
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When 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.
 \225To run the Siri voice recognition, press and hold the Voice Recognition button on the 
steering wheel.
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To display the system Home screen, press 
.
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By pressing the [ MODE] button on the steering wheel, you can run the media App on 
your smartphone as well as the Radio/Media mode of the system.
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To specify which functions to run when the [ MODE] button on the steering wheel is 
pressed, press and hold the [ MODE] button to display the settings screen.
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When you receive a call, press the Call button on the steering wheel to answer it.
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When phone projection is active, you cannot change the phone projection settings. To 
change the settings, remove the USB cable from your system.
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Apps or functions used through Apple CarPlay are subject to change according to the 
policy of Apple Corporation. For supportable functions, visit the Apple Corporation 
website at http://www.apple.com/ios/carplay .
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To use the functions on your smartphone with the minimized system settings, update the 
smartphone OS to the latest version.
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The recognition time may differ depending on the device type, firmware, and OS version.
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Charges may apply for any mobile data used while Apple CarPlay is running.
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Some functions may not work properly depending on the network signal strength.
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Avoid interacting with the smartphone while using Apple CarPlay.
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You cannot use the following functions when Apple CarPlay is in use.
 000DBluetooth phone
 000DUSB mode
 000DAndroid Auto
 000DBrowsing using the [TUNE/FILE] knob on the control panel (if equipped)  
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Seeing notifications (if equipped)
You can view UVO notifications including the navigation and map update information.0000
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Subscribe to UVO to check the function. 
> See "Subscribing to the service."
1 On the All Menus screen, press Notifications.
2 Select to view the item.
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\035
a a Returns to the previous step.
b b View the list of received notifications. Select from the list to view details.
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Important notifications are marked with 
 next to the title.
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You cannot display notification details while driving. Stop the vehicle first to view 
notifications.
c c The list of menu items appears.
 \225Display Off
: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or 
briefly press the power knob.
 \225 Notification Popup: Set to display notifications upon receipt in a pop-up.
 \225User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to 
the online user manual for the system.
 \225Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.  
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Navigation functions
Navigation Menu overview
You can use the navigation system conveniently through various functions on the Navigation 
Menu screen.
Perform any of the following methods:
 \225On the All Menus screen, press Navigation Menu.
 \225On the control panel, press the [
NAV] button.
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\035
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\023
a a Returns to the previous step.
b b You can change the Navigation-related settings.
c c Search for a location by entering various types of keywords such as place name and 
address. 
> See " Searching by keyword."
d d Search for POIs by category to set as a destination. > See "Searching the nearby points of 
interest."
e e Select any of previous destinations to set as a destination. > See " Searching by previous 
destinations."
f f Register the location or use the address book for setting a destination. > See " Using the 
address book."
g g You can easily search for Kia Dealerships. > See "Searching for Kia Dealerships."
h h You can cancel guidance to the destination. > See " Stopping the route guidance."
i i You can see the entire route information to the destination.
j j You can edit the current route so that you can travel via waypoints on the way to the 
destination. 
> See "Editing the route."
k k You can change the route search criteria to resume routing. > See "Changing the route 
search criteria."   
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l l You can register your home, office, or other frequently visited places as a favorite for ease 
of search. 
> See "Registering a frequently visited place as a favorite place ."
m m The list of menu items appears.
 \225Reorder Icons: Can change the location of an icon on the Navigation Menu screen.
 \225Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or 
briefly press the power knob.
 \225User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the 
online user manual for the system.
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Available icons and their arrangement may differ depending on the vehicle model and 
specifications.
Finding a route easily
 \335Warning
Driving while distracted may cause 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 devices or systems that take the driver's attention 
away from driving.
1 Perform any of the following methods:
 \225On the All Menus screen, press Navigation Menu  >
 Places.
 \225 On the map screen, press .
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Press and hold the [ NAV] button on the control panel to enter into Places.
2 Enter the location data such as place name, address, coordinates, or ZIP 
code and then press OK.  
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Vehicle location may not be displayed correctly if:
 000DThe vehicle is driving on a Y-shaped or winding road with narrow angles.
 000DThe vehicle is driving closely to another road.
 000DThe vehicle is driving on a road where there are many tall buildings in the vicinity.
 000DThe vehicle is driving on a new road or a road under construction.
 000DThe vehicle is transported by a ferry or heavy-duty transport vehicle.
 000DThe vehicle is driving in a rugged mountain area or on a steep curve road.
 000DThe vehicle is entering a public road after making a turn through the turntable in an 
underground parking lot or multi-story parking lot.
 000DThe vehicle stops and starts repeatedly or moves slowly in front of an intersection.
 000DThe system reboots after the vehicle battery has been recharged or replaced.
 000DThe vehicle is driving on a slippery road due to heavy snow, etc.
 000DThe tires have been replaced recently or spare tires (or studless tires) are used.
 000DImproper-sized tires are used or the pressure of each tire is different.
 000DThe replaced tire is worn out or the studless tires have been used for over two seasons.
 000DA roof carrier is installed on the vehicle.
 000DOn a highway. continued driving causes the system to perform map matching or apply 
the updated GPS data.
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Navigation service may not be provided correctly under the following conditions:
 000DWhen the vehicle drives on a straight road continuously, the system may guide you to 
drive straight. It is not a malfunction.
 000DGuidance may not be followed immediately after the vehicle makes a turn at an 
intersection or drives through an intersection.
 000DThe system may guide you to make a U-turn in a prohibited area.
 000DThe system may guide you to a traffic-blocked road (e.g. no-entry road or road under 
construction).
 000DThe system may guide you to a road away from the destination when there is no road 
to the destination or there are only narrow roads on the way.
 000DGuidance may not be proper when the vehicle is off the route.
 000DGuidance may not match the actual distance on an overpass or underpass due to the 
difference of the start point.
 000DWhen you are driving at high speeds, route recalculations may take longer.
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Because the navigation system is used for information purposes only, Kia does not 
assume responsibility of the accuracy of the information.
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When the traffic information is not received, the status icon appears at the top of the map 
screen.
 000DHD Radio: The system is using the HD radio data. If no traffic information is available, 
the status icon (
) will be displayed instead.  
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Setting a registered favorite place as a destination
You can set any in the address book of the navigation system as a destination.
1 On the Navigation Menu screen, press Address Book.
2 Select the desired group.
3 Select the place to set as a destination.
4 Check the location of the destination and then press Set as Destination.
5 Select the desired route from the searched ones and press  Start 
Guidance.
Registering a frequently visited place as a destination
You can set your home, office, or other frequently visited places as a destination directly from 
your favorites list once you add them.
At the bottom of the Navigation Menu screen, press a desired shortcut 
button.
0000A When guidance to a destination is in progress, press Change Destination.
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Available icons and their arrangement may differ depending on the vehicle model and 
specifications.  
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END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
PLEASE READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ("EULA") CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE 
NAVIGATION SYSTEM.
This is a license agreement between you and Hyundai MnSoft, INC. including its affiliates 
("COMPANY") regarding a copy of the COMPANY navigable map database together with 
associated software, media and explanatory printed documentation published by COMPANY 
(jointly the "Product"). The Product is provided for your personal, internal use only and not for 
resale. It is protected by copyright and is subject to the following terms which are agreed to 
by you, on the one hand, and COMPANY and its licensors (and their licensors and suppliers) 
(collectively, "Licensors") on the other hand.
By using the Product, you accept and agree to all terms and conditions in this End User 
License Agreement ("EULA"). IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS EULA, YOU 
MUST PROMPTLY EXIT THE PRODUCT OPERATION PROGRAM AND DO NOT USE OR ACCESS 
TO THE PRODUCT. YOU AGREE THAT YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THIS EULA MAY BE TERMINATED 
AUTOMATICALLY WITHOUT NOTICE IF YOU FAIL TO COMPLY WITH ANY TERM(S) OF THIS 
EULA.
Terms and Conditions
Personal Use Only. You agree to use this Product together with COMPANY's authorized 
application for the solely personal, non-commercial purposes for which you were licensed, 
and not for service bureau, time-sharing or other similar purposes. Accordingly, but subject to 
the restrictions set forth in the following paragraphs, you agree not to otherwise reproduce, 
copy, modify, decompile, disassemble, create any derivative works of, or reverse engineer any 
portion of this Data, and may not transfer or distribute it in any form, for any purpose, except 
to the extent permitted by mandatory laws. You may not assign this EULA or any of the rights 
or licenses granted under this EULA, except when installed in the system for which it was 
created.
Restrictions. Except where you have been specifically licensed to do so by COMPANY, and 
without limiting the preceding paragraph, you may not use the Product (i) with any products, 
systems, or applications installed or otherwise connected to or in commu\
nication with 
vehicles, capable of vehicle navigation, positioning, dispatch, real time route guidance, fleet 
management or similar applications; or (ii) with or in communication w\
ith any positioning 
devices or any mobile or wireless-connected electronic or computer devices, including 
without limitation cellular phones, palmtop and handheld computers, page\
rs, and personal 
digital assistants or PDAs.  
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Configuring the UVO settings
You can subscribe to the UVO service or see the modem information.
1 On the All Menus screen, press UVO >
 UVO Settings.
2 Select the desired option(s):
 \225 To subscribe to the UVO service, press Activate UVO.
 \225To automatically make an emergency call when airbags are deployed due to an 
accident, check in 911 Connect.
 \225To see the modem information, press Modem Information.
 \225To check the modem status, press Modem Status.
Using Voice Local Search
With UVO, you can search for locations from the online map database by using voice 
commands.
If you did not update the map or system or you cannot find your destination in the 
navigation, you can use the latest information from the online server to search for locations 
and receive guidance.
1 Press the [] button on the vehicle.
Voice recognition starts with voice guidance.
2 After the voice guidance ends and you hear a beep, say the POI name or 
Address.
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Depending on the system language, voice recognition may not be supported. 
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Route guidance service (if equipped)
Use a more convenient, accurate route guidance service through the UVO route guidance 
service.
Finding the route to the destination by manual entry
You can enjoy fast and accurate route guidance based on real-time traffic data and 
forecasting traffic information collected by the UVO Center.
Using the UVO quick route guidance
You can use the quick navigation service based on real-time traffic information analyzed by 
the UVO Center.
1 Set the destination on the navigation system.
2 From the list of routes, select the UVO route.
Quick route guidance starts by the UVO Center.
0000AThe screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
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While navigation is active, you can reroute to the UVO suggested route if you are 
following the alternate route.
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The road information by the UVO may differ from actual road conditions. Be sure to drive 
according to actual road conditions and regulations.
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The estimated time of arrival and remaining time to destination are calculated based on 
the traffic conditions. The calculated times may differ depending on the change in traffic 
conditions.
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Depending on the map update time, guidance on a new road may not match actual road 
conditions.
Guidance to destination service (if equipped)
If you park your vehicle at a distance of more than 200 m away from the destination, you can 
continue to use the route guidance to the destination from your smartphone.  
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Settings
Configuring system settings
Configuring the vehicle settings (Type1/ Type2)
Configuring the device connections settings (Type1/ Type2)
Configuring the advanced system settings (Type1) Configuring the button settings (Type1/ Type2)
Configuring the sound settings (Type1/ Type2)
Configuring the voice recognition settings (Type1/ Type2)
Configuring the navigation settings (Type1/ Type2)
Configuring the UVO settings (Type1/ Type2)
Configuring the user profile settings (Type1/ Type2)
Configuring the general system settings (Type1/ Type2)
Configuring the display settings (Type1/ Type2)
Configuring the media settings (Type1)
How to Update the Map and Software for your   
Infotainment System
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