wheel KIA NIRO 2021 Navigation System Quick Reference Guide

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Using the Siri Eyes Free
When you connect an Apple device that is compatible with Siri to your system via Bluetooth,
you can use the Siri Eyes Free. This allows you to perform the functions on your system and
Apple device with voice commands so that you can devote your attention to driving.
First, make sure that your Apple device supports Siri and that you have activated Siri.
1 Connect your Apple device to your system via Bluetooth.
2 On the steering wheel, press and hold the Voice Recognition button.
3 On the Siri screen, press Speak.
4 Say a command.
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You can perform the functions related to Bluetooth calls on the system and other
functions on your Apple device.
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Press the Voice Recognition button to restart Siri.
5 To end Siri, press and hold the Voice Recognition button on the steering
wheel.
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Apple devices may have different functions enabled and may vary in the way how they
respond to Siri commands, depending on the device type and iOS version.

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Recording a voice memo
1 On the Voice Memo screen, press .
It starts recording a voice memo.
2 When recording is finished, press on the screen or press the End
Call button on the steering wheel.
The voice memo is automatically saved.
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To adjust the recording sound volume during voice recording, drag the control bar.
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To temporarily stop recording, press
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When recording starts, the other audio functions are muted or playback is paused.
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When you make or receive a call while recording, the recording is paused.
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When you make an emergency call or you are connected to an emergency call
after airbag deployment, the recording is stopped and the recorded voice memo is
automatically saved.
Playing a voice memo
You can select and play a recorded voice memo.
From the list of Voice Memos, press the desired voice memo.

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Running the UVO
You can run the UVO in the system to use the service.
On the All Menus screen, press UVO.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Call to the Roadside Assistance using the UVO service. > See "Contacting for roadside
assistance."
c c Can see the weather information (if equipped). > See "Checking the weather information (if
equipped)."
d d Checks your vehicle for abnormal conditions and displays the result. > See " Diagnosing the
vehicle."
e e See the information about the intervals for the last and next maintenance services (if
equipped).
> See "Checking maintenance service intervals (if equipped) ."
f f Call the UVO Center to request help or make inquiries about using the UVO service.
g g Call the UVO Center and request assistance regarding use of the UVO service, including
information on subscribing to the UVO service and service activation.
h h Access the UVO service to use it on the system, activate the automatic 911 connection\

feature, or access modem information.
i i 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.
\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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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
\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 vehicle systems, including the \
touch screen
and steering wheel controls that take the driver's eyes, attention, and focus away from safe
driving or that are not permissible by the law, should never be used while driving.

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Seat (if equipped)
You can configure the settings of the steering wheel or seats, such as seat position change
notification and automatic control of the steering wheel warmer.
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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Seat Position Change Alert (if equipped)
You can set the system to display a notification message along with the seat image on the
screen when a seat position is changed.
Smart Posture Care (if equipped)
You can see the recommended driving posture according to your physical data, and the
clinical inspection result for your waist.
Heated/Ventilated Features (if equipped)
You can set to make the driving environment pleasant by controlling the steering wheel
warmer and driver's seat warmer/ventilation.
\225Auto. Controls That Use Climate Control Settings: Automatically controls the heating
wire or ventilation for the driver's seat and steering wheel, in sync with the climate control
function.
000DSteering Wheel Warmer: Steering Wheel Warmer adjusts automatically based on
Climate settings.
000DSeat Warmer/Ventilation: Seat Warmer/Ventilation adjusts automatically based on
Climate settings.
Seating Easy Access (if equipped)
For convenience upon getting on and off, you can adjust the position of the driver's seat or
steering wheel to secure space inside the vehicle.
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Steering Easy Access: The steering wheel moves upward when getting on and off.
\225Seat Slide Easy Access: Can set the distance to automatically move the driver's seat
when getting on or off.

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CUSTOM (if equipped)
You can set to select the drive mode optimized for the driving habits or road conditions.
\225Powertrain: Select a drive mode that performs optimum engine and transmission
control depending on the driving situation.
000DNORMAL: Optimized for balanced comfort.
000DSPORT: Optimized for agile driving.
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Steering: Select a drive mode that performs optimum steering wheel control depending
on the driving situation.
000DNORMAL: Optimized for smooth steering.
000DSPORT: Optimized for agile steering.
ECO (EV only)
This is a drive mode for increasing the vehicle's fuel efficiency. You can change the climate
control mode, the active coast energy regeneration level, and speed limit settings.
NORMAL (EV only)
This is a drive mode focused on the driver and passenger's comfort. You can change the
climate control mode and the active coast energy regeneration level.
SPORT (EV only)
This drive mode enables a more dynamic driving performance. You can change the climate
control mode and the active coast energy regeneration level.
Drive Mode Change Alert (if equipped)
You can set how to display the notification message when the drive mode is changed.
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Detailed Alert: Displays a detailed notification message along with the vehicle image
when the drive mode is changed.
\225Simple Alert: Displays the notification at the top or on the split screen when the drive
mode is changed.
\225Off: When the drive mode changes, no notification is provided.
Reset ECO/NORMAL/SPORT (EV only)
You can reset the drive mode settings to the default values.
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The display may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
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See how to improve ECO potential by pressing the Help button from an EV (Electric
Vehicle). In most cases, a vehicle can travel a longer distance when its ECO potential score
is higher (EV only).

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Recirculate Air (if equipped)
You can set to keep the inside air pleasant by blocking inflow of outside air.
\225Activate upon Washer Fluid Use
: Sets to automatically switch to the inside air circulation
mode to prevent inflow of washer fluid scent when spraying washer fluid.
Automatic Ventilation (if equipped)
You can set to prevent condensation inside and keep inside air pleasant using this feature.
\225 Auto Dehumidify: Once the inside air circulation mode has been used for a long time, it
is switched to the outside air inflow mode to prevent condensation.
Defog/Defrost Options (if equipped)
You can set to enable the defogger to secure driver visibility.
\225Defog/Defrost: When the sensor detects humidity on the windshield and glasses, it
enables the outside air inflow mode and air conditioner for defogging and defrosting.
\225Auto Defog: When the sensor detects fog on the windshield, the automatic ventilati\
on is
run for defogging.
Climate Features (if equipped)
You can set or change the settings for the climate system.
\225Rear Climate Controls: Used to move to the climate control screen for the rear seat. You
can check or set the climate status for the rear seat.
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" Using the rear-seat climate control system (if equipped)"
Seat (if equipped)
You can configure the settings of the steering wheel or seats, such as seat position change
notification and automatic control of the steering wheel warmer.
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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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Seat Position Change Alert (if equipped)
You can set the system to display a notification message along with the seat image on the
screen when a seat position is changed.
Smart Posture Care (if equipped)
You can see the recommended driving posture according to your physical data, and the
clinical inspection result for your waist.
Heated/Ventilated Features (if equipped)
You can set to make the driving environment pleasant by controlling the steering wheel
warmer and driver's seat warmer/ventilation.
\225Auto. Controls That Use Climate Control Settings: Automatically controls the heating
wire or ventilation for the driver's seat and steering wheel, in sync with the climate control
function.
000DSteering Wheel Warmer: Steering Wheel Warmer adjusts automatically based on
Climate settings.
000DSeat Warmer/Ventilation: Seat Warmer/Ventilation adjusts automatically based on
Climate settings.
Seating Easy Access (if equipped)
For convenience upon getting on and off, you can adjust the position of the driver's seat or
steering wheel to secure space inside the vehicle.
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Seat Slide Easy Access: Can set the distance to automatically move the driver's seat
when getting on or off.
Rear Seat Heating Control (if equipped)
You can set to enable the warmer for the rear-left and rear-right seats.
Lights (if equipped)
You can configure the settings for vehicle lights.
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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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Changes Stations, Tracks, etc., in the Audio System
You can search music or adjust the radio frequency by using the [TUNE/FILE] knob on the
map.
Zooms In/Out on the Map
You can zoom in or out the map by using the [TUNE/FILE] knob on the map.
Custom Button ☆
You can set the frequently used functions by pressing the custom button on the control
panel. Set the frequently used functions as custom buttons to access them easily.
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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Steering Wheel MODE Button
You can select the media mode to run when the [ MODE] button on the steering wheel is
pressed.
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You can add AM or Phone Projection function on each [ MODE] button to perform easily.

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Configuring the button settings (Type1)
You can configure features to activate when pressing buttons on the control panel or steering
wheel.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
Button.
The button settings screen appears.
2 Configure the settings required:
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Press Menu >
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.
TUNE Knob Function
You can change the [TUNE/FILE] knob's function on the map.
Changes Stations, Tracks, etc., in the Audio System
You can search music or adjust the radio frequency by using the [TUNE/FILE] knob on the
map.
Zooms In/Out on the Map
You can zoom in or out the map by using the [TUNE/FILE] knob on the map.

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Custom Button ☆
You can set the frequently used functions by pressing the custom button on the control
panel. Set the frequently used functions as custom buttons to access them easily.
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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Steering Wheel MODE Button
You can select the media mode to run when the [ MODE] button on the steering wheel is
pressed.
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You can add AM or Phone Projection function on each [ MODE] button to perform easily.