navigation system KIA NIRO 2021 Navigation System Quick Reference Guide
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GPS Information
You can see the GPS satellite status and coordinates of the current position.
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The following information appears:
a a Can see the reception status of the satellite signals.
 \225Receiving: Satellite signals are being received and the current position is recognized.
 \225Searching: The system is scanning the satellite signals.
b b Can see the current location.
Reset
You can initialize all the settings of the navigation system.
Configuring the navigation settings (Type2)
You can configure the navigation settings for navigation operations, screen display, voice 
guidance, etc. You can also export or import the location data.
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For details on how to use navigation functions, see the "Navigation" chapter. 
> See 
" Navigation."
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup  >
 Navigation.
The navigation settings screen appears.
2 Configure the settings required:
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Press  >
 Search for Settings or press  and enter a keyword to search for a 
setting item. You can also search for a setting item by voice.    
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Information
You can specify the information to display on the navigation map screen while driving.
 \225Route Guide Line: Used to display the route guide line in different colors depending on 
the traffic conditions. To display the route color with a fixed one, uncheck 
Show Traffic 
Colors on Route and select a color.
 \225 Vehicle Symbol: You can specify the icon type to display your current location on the 
map.
 \225Units: You can set the distance unit of the navigation map to Kilometers (km) or  Miles 
(mi) (if equipped).
 \225You can set the distance unit of the navigation map to Kilometers (km) or Miles (mi).
 \225Show Vehicle Speed: Displays the vehicle speed on the map.
 \225Detailed Guidance View: You can set to display detailed information on the Map screen, 
such as moving directions and lane change.
 \225Speed Limits: Sets whether or not to display the speed limits on the screen.
Map Auto-scale Settings
You can set the scales for each vehicle speed zone.
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For example, when you select "700 ft" for the 21–40 mi/h zone and "0.25 mi" for the 41–60 
mi/h zone, the unit interval for the map scale on the navigation screen becomes 700 ft 
when the vehicle speed is 40 mi/h and 0.25 mi when the vehicle speed is \
41 mi/h.
Return to Map: Set Time
You can set the system to automatically display the map screen after a specified period of 
time when switched to the Radio/Media  mode screen while using the navigation.
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This function works while driving once a destination has been set.
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This feature is not available on the phone projection screen.
Auto Re-center Map
You can set the system to automatically display the current position when the specified 
period of time elapses after changing to another position on the map.  
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Others
You can configure navigation options, e.g., turning on or off fuel prices, exporting or 
importing places from and to Address Book.
Previous Destinations Settings
You can set to automatically save the previous destination and display the previous 
destinations when the navigation system starts.
 \225Save Previous Destinations: The previous destination is automatically saved.
 \225Show Previous Destinations after Navigation Start-up: When the navigation system 
starts, the list of recent destinations appear on a pop-up window.
 \225Auto. Destination Recommendation: You can set to analyze your departure places and 
times and to automatically suggest destinations that are set periodically. When you are 
driving without setting a destination and you are within the recommended time or range, 
your home or office registered as a favorite is recommended as the destination.
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To use this feature, your home or office must have been registered as a favorite. In Go 
Home or Office under Navigation Menu  >
 Address Book  >
 Favorites, register the 
location information.
Fuel Price Information (if equipped)
When displaying gas stations or LPG charging stations on the map, the fuel prices below a 
specific range can be displayed.
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Select  Display Fuel Price Info on Map to view recommended fuel prices based on the 
prices offered in the area.
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Fuel prices on the map may differ from actual ones.  
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User Data
You can import location data from a USB device to the system, or export the data on the 
system to a USB device.0000
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When importing or exporting the location data, you can uses only the USB device 
formatted in exFAT, FAT16/32, or NTFS.
 \225Import Address Book/Previous Destinations from USB: You can import registered 
location and destination information, saved on your USB storage device, to the system.
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Previous information saved on the system will be deleted.
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While importing from a navigation system that uses a different coordinate system, 
the locations may appear differently.
 \225Export Address Book/Previous Destinations to USB: You can export registered location 
and destination information, saved on the system, to your USB storage device.
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Previous information saved on the USB storage device will be deleted.
GPS Information
You can see the GPS satellite status and coordinates of the current position.
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The following information appears:
a a Can see the reception status of the satellite signals.
 \225Receiving: Satellite signals are being received and the current position is recognized.
 \225Searching: The system is scanning the satellite signals.
b b Can see the current location.    
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System Info
You can check the system storage space. You can also use your smartphone to access the 
online user's manual of the system, or initialize all system settings to default values.
Storage
You can check the storage space of the system memory where voice memos can be saved.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code)
You can access the online user's manual of the system by scanning the QR code with your 
smartphone.
Reset
You can initialize all system settings including general settings and navigation settings.0000
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You can also initialize all settings of the login profile.
  \334\334Caution
 \225When initialization is performed, all user data in the system including the location data is 
deleted.
 \225When phone projection is active, you cannot reset the system settings. To reset the 
settings, remove the USB cable from your system.  
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My Data
You can import location data from a USB device to the system, or export the data on the 
system to a USB device.0000
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When importing or exporting the location data, you can use only the USB device 
formatted in exFAT, FAT16/32 or NTFS.
Import Address Book from USB Device
You can import the location data on a USB device to the system.
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The previous location data on the system is to be deleted.
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While importing from a navigation system that uses a different coordinate system, the 
locations may appear differently.
Export Address Book to USB Device
You can export the location data on the system to a USB device.
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The location data on the USB device is deleted.
Date/Time
You can set the system date and time automatically or manually. You can also set the time 
display mode.  
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Storage
You can check the storage space of the system memory where voice memos can be saved.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code)
You can access the online user's manual of the system by scanning the QR code with your 
smartphone.
My Data
You can import location data from a USB device to the system, or export the data on the 
system to a USB device.0000
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When importing or exporting the location data, you can use only the USB device 
formatted in exFAT, FAT16/32 or NTFS.
Import Address Book/Previous Destinations from USB
You can import registered location and destination information, saved on your USB storage 
device, to the system.
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Previous information saved on the system will be deleted.
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While importing from a navigation system that uses a different coordinate system, the 
locations may appear differently.
Export Address Book/Previous Destinations to USB
You can export registered location and destination information, saved on the system, to your 
USB storage device.
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Previous information saved on the USB storage device will be deleted.  
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How to Update the Map and Software for 
your Infotainment System
To ensure you are maximizing the full potential of your navigation system, we advise 
updating the map and software annually. To update, visit the map update website and install 
the Navigation Updater program onto your PC. Use the program to download and install the 
latest map, points of interest, and software. Alternatively, you can visit your local dealership 
to update.
  \334\334Caution
 \225It may take a while (tens of minutes) to finish the system update depending on the 
amount of data.
 \225Never turn off the system or remove the storage before finishing the system update. 
When the system is turned off or the storage device is removed from the system while 
updating, it may cause data or system damage.
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After update is completed, the system automatically restarts and the SW Info/Update 
screen displays the updated version.
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During update, you cannot use the navigation system, UVO service, camera, and 
infotainment system.
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For assistance concerning the update, contact the Customer Center at 800\
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KIA(4542).
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Changes are not applied to the map after creation of all update files. For this reason, road 
names, POI names, speed limits, or other map information displayed, may \
not be the 
latest values due to the creation time of the update files.
Updating via a USB device
Install the Navigation Updater on your PC and then download the latest data to a USB device 
for update to the navigation map and infotainment system. 
Installing Navigation Updater
On your PC, visit the website at http://update.kia.com/us to download and 
install the Navigation Updater software.
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For system requirements for installing the program and details on how to install it, visit 
the website.  
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Updating the software and map
1 Connect a USB device to the computer and run Navigation Updater for 
downloading the update files.
2 Follow the instructions on the screen to download the update files.
3 Remove the USB device from the computer and then connect it to the 
USB port in your vehicle.
4 Start the vehicle to turn on the system.
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You can perform update without starting the vehicle by simply locating the start 
switch to "ON".
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 \225Perform update with the start switch "ON" when the battery is sufficiently charged 
by driving the vehicle. When the battery is discharged while updating, the system 
may get damaged with the update stopped.
 -Note that the battery may be discharged easily in winter.
 -The battery may also be discharged easily when the vehicle is not used for a long 
time. Caution is required.
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When you start the vehicle while updating with the start switch "ON", po\
wer supply 
to the system may be cut off.
5 On the All Menus screen, press Setup  >
 General  >
 SW Info/Update.
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After the system is turned on, press Yes  when a pop-up window appears whether 
to proceed with update. In this case, the screen changes to allow you to select the 
update method.
 [ Updating immediately
You can finish the update quickly.
1 On the SW Info/Update screen, press Update.
2 Press 
Update Now.
3 Press OK.
The update is performed immediately after the system reboots.  
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 [Background Update
You can perform update while using the system.
1 On the SW Info/Update screen, press Update.
2 Press 
Background Update.
3 Press OK.
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Compared to Update Now, it may take longer.
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On the All Menus screen, press Setup  >
 General  >
 SW Info/Update to see the update 
progress. 
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It is possible to start background updates only when the vehicle is on.
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It is possible to continue to perform updates even after turning off the vehicle while 
updates are in progress. On the notification window displayed when the vehicle is 
turned off, press Update to perform the remaining updates to complete the process 
successfully. For later update, press Later.
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If the update process is not completed, a notification window appears asking if you want 
to perform updates each time you turn off the vehicle.
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All system functions, including the rear-view camera, are disabled while updates are in 
progress.
 [Scheduling the update
When you set for scheduled update after downloading the latest data, the navigation map 
and infotainment system can be updated while not using the vehicle.
1 On the SW Info/Update screen, press Update.
2 Press 
Scheduled Update. 
3 Set the update time and press OK.
When scheduling the update is finished, the status indicator icon appears.
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You can set to start the update within 12 hours or less after the vehicle\
 is stopped.
4 Turn off the vehicle (ACC Off).