check KIA NIRO 2023 Navigation System Quick Reference Guide

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Illumination
You can set the system to automatically adjust the display brightness depending on the
ambient light intensity. You can also set the system to keep the display bright or dark all the
time. You can set to automatically adjust the display brightness depending on the cluster
illumination. You can also set the level of display brightness to use while using the daytime or
night mode.
Mode
Automatic: The display brightness is automatically adjusted based on the surrounding
environment.
Daylight: It keeps the display always bright regardless of the surrounding environment.
Night: It keeps the display always dark regardless of the surrounding environment.
Illumination
Link to Cluster Illumination Control: The display brightness is automatically adjusted
based on the cluster illumination.
Daylight: You can set the display brightness when Daylight is selected under Mode.
Uncheck Link to Cluster Illumination Control and then set to the desired brightness.
Night: You can set the display brightness when Night is selected under Mode. Uncheck
Link to Cluster Illumination Control and then set to the desired brightness.

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To reset all screen brightness settings to the default values, press Reset.

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Illumination
You can set the system brightness to be adjusted according to the ambient lighting
conditions or set the screen to stay bright or dimmed. You can also set to automatically adjust
the display brightness depending on the cluster illumination.
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To reset all screen brightness settings to the default values, press Reset.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Auto-adjust Brightness (if equipped)
You can set the system brightness to be adjusted according to the ambient lighting
conditions. Press
to set the brightness for the day or night mode.
Adjust Manually (if equipped)
You can set the screen to stay bright or dimmed.
Mode (if equipped)
Automatic: The display brightness is automatically adjusted based on the surrounding
environment.
Daylight: The display brightness is adjusted to ensure that items are easier to see when
the surrounding area is bright.
Night: The brightness is adjusted to prevent glare when the surrounding area is dark.
Illumination (if equipped)
Link to Cluster Illumination Control: The display brightness is automatically adjusted
based on the cluster illumination.
Daylight: You can set the display brightness when Daylight is selected under Mode.
Uncheck Link to Cluster Illumination Control and then set to the desired brightness.
Night: You can set the display brightness when Night is selected under Mode. Uncheck
Link to Cluster Illumination Control and then set to the desired brightness.

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To reset all screen brightness settings to the default values, press Reset.

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Solutions
Before reporting a malfunctioning system, refer to the following table and see if you can
identify and fix the problem. If the problem persists or you are unable to locate your specific
need, contact your place of purchase or dealer.
Sound and display
SymptomPossible causeSolution
A blank screen
appears and sound
is not audible. The system is turned
off.

Check that the start switch is in "ACC" or
"ON."
Press the Power button on the control
panel to turn on the system.
Sound volume is too
low. Use the Volume knob on the control panel to
adjust the volume.
Sound is muted. Press the Mute button on the steering wheel
to unmute.
Sound is audible
from only one side
of the speakers. Sound is
imbalanced.
On the All Menus screen, navigate to Setup
>
Sound and use the settings menu to
adjust the sound balance.
The sound is cut off
or noise is heard. Vibration occurs in
the system.When the system vibrates, the sound may
be cut off or noise may occur. This is not a
system failure. The system is restored as
soon as the vibration stops.

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Phone projection
SymptomPossible causeSolution
The phone
projection function
is not performed
when a smartphone
is connected using a
USB cable. Phone projection is
not supported.
Visit the website to check whether your
smartphone supports the phone projection.

Android Auto: https://support.google.
com/androidauto
Apple CarPlay: http://www.apple.com/
ios/carplay
The function is
inactive.
 On the All Menus screen, navigate to
Setup
>
Device Connections and
activate the connection function from the
Phone Projection Settings menu.
 Make sure that the phone projection is
not disabled in the App settings or block-
out settings on your smartphone.
Smartphone is
encountered with
poor operation or
malfunction.
 Check that the smartphone battery level
is not too low. Recognition may not work
properly when the battery level is too
low.
The phone projection may not work
properly when the signal strength is
weak.
When the smartphone is locked, first
unlock it.
Initialize the smartphone and connect
the device again.
A black screen
appears when the
phone projection is
activated or in use. The smartphone
malfunctions.

Remove the USB cable from the
smartphone and connect the device
again.
Initialize the smartphone and connect
the device again.

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Navigation system operation
SymptomPossible causeSolution
The destination is
not searched. Outdated map data
Update the map to the latest version.
> See Navigation Update site , "How to Update the
Map and Software for your Infotainment System,"
" Wireless update (if equipped)."
Route guidance
of the navigation
system does not
match the actual
road conditions. Outdated map data
Update the map to the latest version.
> See Navigation Update site , "How to Update the
Map and Software for your Infotainment System,"
" Wireless update (if equipped)."
There have been
changes in the road
after a map update. Route guidance of the navigation system
may not match the actual road conditions
even after the map is updated to the latest
version because the update depends on the
creation date. Be sure to drive according to
actual road conditions and regulations.
Guidance is made
by bypassing the
route or the speed
camera alerts are
not followed. The update for the
system and map
data is required.
Update the map to the latest version.
> See Navigation Update site
, "How to Update the
Map and Software for your Infotainment System,"
" Wireless update (if equipped)."
The real-time traffic
information is not
received. Poor signal
reception 
Reception of traffic information may
not be made smoothly in mountain and
island areas. Check the reception status
again in a region with strong signals.
If the problem persists, contact your
place of purchase or dealer.

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System status indicator icons
You can see the system status by checking the status indicator icons at the top right of the
system screen.
Different status indicator icons appear when each function is performed. The meanings of
the icons are as follows:
Mute/memo recording
Navigation sound muted
Radio/Media sound muted
All sound outputs muted
Recording a voice memo
Bluetooth/call
Connecting a phone via Bluetooth
Connecting an audio device via Bluetooth
Connecting a phone and an audio device via Bluetooth
Making a call via a Bluetooth phone
Bluetooth phone's microphone off
Downloading the contact and list of recent calls from the connected Bluetooth
phone

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