steering KIA NIRO 2021 Navigation System Quick Reference Guide
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Pause/Resume
You can pause or resume playback of a Bluetooth audio file.
On the Bluetooth audio playback screen, press  or .
Resuming playback of the current Bluetooth audio file
You can play the current Bluetooth audio file from the beginning. 
Perform any of the following methods:
 \225On the Bluetooth audio playback screen, press .
 \225On the control panel, press the [ 
SEEK]  button.
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The actions required may differ depending on the connected device.
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You can also run the function by using the Move lever/button on the steering wheel.
Resuming playback of the previous Bluetooth audio file
You can play the previous Bluetooth audio file during playback.
Perform any of the following methods:
 \225On the Bluetooth audio playback screen, press  twice.
 \225On the control panel, press the [ 
SEEK]  button twice.
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The actions required may differ depending on the connected device.
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You can also run the function by using the Move lever/button on the steering wheel.
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If any [TUNE/FILE] knob on the control panel, you can search for the desired music by 
turning the knob. When you press the knob within 5 seconds, music is played. However, 
if no input within 5 seconds, the search stops and the system displays the information of 
the current file.
Resuming playback of the next Bluetooth audio file
You can play the next Bluetooth audio file during playback.
Perform any of the following methods: 
 \225On the Bluetooth audio playback screen, press .
 \225On the control panel, press the [
TRACK ] button.
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The actions required may differ depending on the connected device.
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You can also run the function by using the Move lever/button on the steering wheel.
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If any [TUNE/FILE] knob on the control panel, you can search for the desired music by 
turning the knob. When you press the knob within 5 seconds, music is played. However, 
if no input within 5 seconds, the search stops and the system displays the information of 
the current file.  
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Connecting a Bluetooth device
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless networking technology. The Bluetooth communication 
function allows you to exchange data by connecting a Bluetooth device to another 
neighboring Bluetooth device without a cable connection. With this function, you can use 
different types of devices more efficiently.
To make a phone call or play audio from a Bluetooth device, check the following first:
 \225For a device that is not registered to the system, > see "
Registering a device."
 \225 A registered device will automatically connect to the system when you bring it near 
the system. If it does not automatically connect, 
> see "
Connecting a registered device ", 
" Disconnecting a registered device."
 \335Warning
 \225 Driving 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.
 \225Park the vehicle at a safe place before connecting a Bluetooth device to the system. It 
may take the driver attention off the road and cause a traffic accident which can result in 
damages, injuries, and/or death.
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The Bluetooth connection function supports only the hands-free and audio related 
functions. Connect your mobile phone, MP3 player, or device that supports the hands-
free or audio function.
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For more information on Bluetooth-enabled devices and their functional compatibility, 
visit the KIA Motors America website (https://www.kia.com).
Registering a device
To connect a Bluetooth device to the system, first add the device to the list of Bluetooth 
devices on the system.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup  >
 Device Connections  >
 
Bluetooth  >
 Bluetooth Connections  >
 Add New.
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To register a device for the first time, press the Call button on the steering wheel or by 
pressing  Phone on the All Menus screen.  
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Making a call via Bluetooth
You can connect a Bluetooth device with the hands-free function to use a Bluetooth phone. 
The Bluetooth connection allows you to view call details directly from the system screen, and 
to make calls safely and easily use your vehicle microphone and speaker.
 \335Warning
 \225Park the vehicle at a safe place before connecting your mobile phone. It may take the 
driver attention off the road and cause a traffic accident which can result in damages, 
injuries, and/or death.
 \225While driving, do not make a call by dialing a phone number or do not pick up your phone 
to talk. Distraction by the use of a mobile phone may cause you not to recognize traffic 
flow around and not to cope with unexpected situations. As a result, a traffic accident 
may occur. If necessary, use the Bluetooth hands-free function and make the call as short 
as possible.
Dialing from the recent call list
Make calls directly from call history of your mobile device.
When you connect your mobile device and system over Bluetooth, the list of recent calls from 
the device will be downloaded to the system and you can call them again by selecting them 
from the system screen. Your vehicle has a built-in microphone and speaker that make using 
mobile phones safe and easy.
1 Perform any of the following methods:
 \225On the All Menus screen, press Phone.
 \225On the steering wheel, press the Call button.
2 On the Bluetooth Call screen, press .
3 Choose a name from the list.
The system dials the selected number.
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You can also move to a desired number by using the Move lever/button on the 
steering wheel without pressing on the screen.   
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Dialing from the favorites list
Make a list of frequently used phone numbers to call them quickly in the future.
When you connect your mobile device and system over Bluetooth, your contacts stored 
on the device will be downloaded to the system, and you can add frequently used phone 
numbers to the favorites list. Call your favorite contacts quickly and e\
asily by selecting them 
from the list.
1 Perform any of the following methods:
 \225On the All Menus screen, press Phone.
 \225On the steering wheel, press the Call button.
2 On the Bluetooth Call screen, press .
3 On the favorites screen, press Add New and select a name from the 
displayed list.
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If you already have contacts on your favorites list, press  >
 Edit on the Favorites 
screen.
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To search for a contact by entering a name or phone number on your contacts list, 
press 
 >
 Search.
4 To set a phone number as a favorite, press the  button next to it.
The phone number is now added to your favorites list.  
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Dialing from the contacts
You can use contacts from the connected mobile device on the system.
When you connect your mobile device with the system via Bluetooth, contacts from the 
device are downloaded to the system, and you can choose to call them from the system 
screen. The system has a built-in microphone and speaker that make using mobile phones 
safe and easy.
1 Perform any of the following methods:
 \225On the All Menus screen, press Phone.
 \225On the steering wheel, press the Call button.
2 On the Bluetooth Call screen, press .
3 Select a contact from the list.
The system dials the selected contact.
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You can download only the contacts that can be displayed on the connected Bluetoot\
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device. The contacts may not appear in some Apps.
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You can download up to 5,000 contacts for each device.
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The download may not work in some phone models.
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Contacts from both the mobile device and its SIM card are downloaded at the same time. 
The system may not be able to download SIM card contacts from all phone models.
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When speed dial numbers are set to contacts on the phone, press and hold a speed 
dial number on the dial pad to make a call easily. Some mobile phone models may not 
support the speed dial function.
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You cannot download contacts when the download is prohibited by the phone. Some 
phone models may require approval for a download. When a successful download is not 
made, check the phone screen or its settings.
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Depending on the phone model or operation status, downloading may take longer than 
usual.
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When a new contacts list is downloaded, the previous records are removed.
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The downloaded contacts cannot be edited or deleted from the system.   
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Using the dial pad
Enter a phone number using the dial pad to make a call.
When you connect your mobile device to the system via Bluetooth, you can enter and dial a 
phone number from the system screen, without interacting with the device. Your vehicle has 
a built-in microphone and speaker that make using mobile phones safe and easy.
 \335Warning
Do not manually dial a call while driving. Distraction by the use of a mobile phone may cause 
you not to recognize traffic flow around and not to cope with unexpected situations. As a 
result, a traffic accident may occur.
1 Perform any of the following methods:
 \225On the All Menus screen, press Phone.
 \225On the steering wheel, press the Call button.
2 On the Bluetooth Call screen, press .
3 After entering a phone number, press .
A call is connected to the entered phone number.
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When contacts are on the system, search for the desired contact by entering the initial 
letters or number on the dial pad (e.g. John Doe  >
 JD).
0000A Learn more about receiving calls while using Bluetooth connection. > See "Accepting an 
incoming call over Bluetooth."   
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Dialing with voice recognition
When you connect your mobile device to the system via Bluetooth, contacts from the device 
are downloaded to the system, and you can choose to call them using voice recognition.0000
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To call using voice recognition, there must be contacts stored on the system.
1 Perform any of the following methods:
 \225On the All Menus screen, press Phone.
 \225On the steering wheel, press the Call button.
2 On the Bluetooth Call screen, press .
3 When a guiding beep is heard, say the name of the contact to make a 
phone call.
The system dials the selected contact.
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In case of the dial pad screen, press 
 say the phone number to make a call.
Accepting an incoming call over Bluetooth
The system screen alerts you when you receive a call while connected using Bluetooth.
Perform any of the following methods:
 \225Press 
Accept on the screen.
 \225On the steering wheel, press the Call button.  
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 \335Warning
 \225Park the vehicle at a safe place before connecting your mobile phone. It may take the 
driver attention off the road and cause a traffic accident which can result in damages, 
injuries, and/or death.
 \225Do not talk on your mobile device while driving. Distraction by the use of a mobile phone 
may cause you not to recognize traffic flow around and not to cope with unexpected 
situations. As a result, a traffic accident may occur. If necessary, use the Bluetooth hands-
free function and make the call as short as possible.
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If your mobile phone is connected to the system and you make a call whil\
e stepping out 
of the vehicle, the call may be heard through the vehicle's speakers. To disconnect the 
call, disable the Bluetooth connection on the system or turn off the Bluetooth function on 
the mobile phone.
Rejecting a call
Perform any of the following methods:
 \225Press 
Reject on the screen.
 \225On the steering wheel, press the End Call button.
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To reject by sending a call-reject message, press Message. From the list, select the call-
reject message and press Send.
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The call-reject or auto-reply message may not be supported in some phone models.
Using functions during a call
During a call, the following screen appears.
Press to use the available options.
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\034\033
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Used to turn on or off the microphone mute function.
c c Can adjust the microphone volume.  
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Bluetooth message screen
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b View the list of received messages.
c c Can text a message by using the voice recognition. > See "Sending a text by using the voice 
recognition."
d d Find and connect other Bluetooth devices.
e e The list of menu items appears.
 \225 Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or 
briefly press the power knob.
 \225Privacy Mode: Activate privacy mode to protect personal data. The data downloaded 
from the mobile phone stays hidden while this mode is on.
 \225Change Device: Find and connect other Bluetooth devices.
 \225Bluetooth Settings: Can change the Bluetooth settings.
 \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.
Checking a new message from the list
1 Perform any of the following methods:
 \225On the All Menus screen, press Phone.
 \225On the steering wheel, press the Call button.
2 On the Bluetooth Call screen, press .
3 Select a message from the list.   
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Sending a text by using the voice recognition
When you connect your mobile device to the system via Bluetooth, contacts from the device 
are downloaded to the system so you can text a message to a contact by using the voice 
recognition.0000
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To call using voice recognition, there must be contacts stored on the system.
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It is available only when the UVO service is active.
1 Perform any of the following methods:
 \225On the All Menus screen, press Phone.
 \225On the steering wheel, press the Call button.
2 On the bluetooth message screen, press .
3 When a guiding beep is heard, say the message.
The system sends the text to the selected contact.