climate control KIA NIRO 2023 Navigation System Quick Reference Guide

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AThe system shape and menu arrangement may differ depending on the vehicle model
and specifications.
Component names and functions
Control panel (Infotainment System)
a a POWER button/VOLUME knob
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Turn on or off the Radio/Media.
•Press and hold the button to turn off the screen and sound.
•Turn the knob to adjust the system volume (except for navigation sound).
b b System Reset button
•Restarts the system.
c c Infotainment/Climate switch button
•Switch between control panel functions.
•Press and hold to access the control panel default settings screen.

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AThe system shape and menu arrangement may differ depending on the vehicle model
and specifications.
Component names and functions
Control panel (Climate control System)
a a POWER button/Driver's seat temperature control knob
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Turn the climate control function on or off.
•Turn to adjust the driver's seat temperature.
b b FRONT windshield defrost button
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Remove frost from front windshield via the climate control system.
•Switch to air intake control automatically.
c c REAR window defrost button
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Remove frost from rear window via the defroster grid.
d d AUTO CLIMATE mode button
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The climate control system automatically matches the set temperature.
•Press repeatedly to change the AUTO fan mode fan speed.
e e Recirculation button
•Turn off the outside air and recirculate the air inside the car.
f f Infotainment/Climate switch button
•Switch between control panel functions.
•Press and hold to access the control panel default settings screen.

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g g Driver's seat temperature
•Displays the driver's seat temperature.
h h DRIVER ONLY mode button
•Climate control works in the driver seat only.
i i Fan speed button/AUTO mode fan speed
•Adjust the fan speed.
•Displays the fan speed in AUTO mode.
j j Air direction button
•Adjust the air direction.
k k Air conditioner button
•Turn the air conditioning function on or off.
l l SYNC mode button
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The set temperature will be used for the driver's seat, passenger seat, and rear
seats (if equipped).
m m Passenger seat temperature
•Displays the passenger seat temperature.
n n Passenger seat temperature control knob
•Turn to adjust the passenger seat's temperature.

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Using the infotainment/climate control
mode switchable controller
Switching between panels
Press the switch button on the switchable controller to select a control
panel.
The selected control panel icon will be activated.
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Changing the switch keyboard will illuminate the selected control panel.

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You can only turn on the infotainment system when the key ignition switch is placed in
the "ACC" position.
Infotainment control panel
Climate control panel

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Contents
01 System overview
Component names and functions 1-2
Turning on/off the system 1-6
Using the touch screen 1-8
Using the Home screen 1-11
Accessing the All Menus screen 1-15
Using the split screen 1-15
02 Useful functions
Using the First Run Setup 2-2
Using the phone projection function 2-3
Viewing the driving assistance screen 2-8
Using the climate control function 2-13
Using the rear-seat climate control function 2-16
Using the rear-seat conversation mode 2-18
Using the rear-seat view 2-19
Using the rear-seat quiet mode 2-20
Using the sound mood lamp 2-21
Playing Sounds of Nature 2-22
Using the HD Radio™ Data 2-23
Viewing the driving information 2-26
Viewing notifications 2-27
Using the Valet mode 2-28

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Component names and functions
The following describes the part names and controls on the control panel and steering wheel.
Control panel

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The shape may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications. For more
information, see "Quick Reference Guide" that is separately provided.

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For more information about the infotainment / climate control panel, refer to http://
webmanual.kia.com/SwitchableController/index.html.
POWER button
(POWER/PWR)/
VOLUME knob
(VOLUME/VOL)  Turn on or off the Radio/Media.
Press and hold the button to turn off the screen and
sound.
Turn the knob to adjust the system volume (except for
navigation sound).
MAP button
 Returns to the current location on the map.
While in guidance on the navigation screen, press to
repeat the voice guidance.
NAV button
 Displays the Navigation Menu screen.
Press and hold the button to display the Places screen.
> See "
Searching by keyword."
RADIO button  Turns on the radio.
When the radio is on, press the button repeatedly to
toggle between FM, AM and SiriusXM modes.
Press and hold the button to display the Radio/Media
selection window (if equipped).
MEDIA button
 Runs the connected media.
Press and hold the button to display the Radio/Media
selection window.

Useful functions
Using the First Run Setup
Using the phone projection function
Viewing the driving assistance screen Using the climate control function
Using the rear-seat climate control function Using the rear-seat conversation mode Using the rear-seat view
Using the rear-seat quiet mode Using the sound mood lamp Playing Sounds of Nature
Using the HD Radio™ Data
Viewing the driving information Viewing notifications
Using the Valet mode
Using the Hybrid menu
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Using the climate control function (if equipped)
You can check and adjust the climate system settings on the screen.
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For more information about how to use the heater and air conditioner, refer to Owner's
Manual of the vehicle.

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When you manipulate the climate control system while using the product, the climate
settings appear on the upper part of the screen (if equipped).

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
1 Perform any of the following methods:
Press the [
CLIMATE] button on the climate control system.
On the All Menus screen, press Climate.
2 Select and then change the settings.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Shows the outside temperature of the vehicle.
c c Shows the set temperature for each seat.
d d Adjust the temperatures for each seat.
e e Shows the current airflow direction.
f f Shows the current fan speed.
g g Shows whether the automatic temperature control function is on or off.
h h Shows whether the A/C is on or off.
i i Turns on or off the air conditioner function.
j j Shows whether the SYNC function, which syncs the driver's seat temperature with the
passenger seat temperature, is on or off.
k k Configure specific climate control function settings.
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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
l l Displays the front-seat warmer/ventilation settings screen (if equipped).

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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
m m Displays the rear-seat warmer/ventilation settings screen (if equipped).

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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
n n Turn on or off heaters (if equipped).
o o Turn on or off the driver seat-only climate control mode (if equipped).
p p Turn off the climate control function (if equipped).
q q The list of menu items appears.
Display Off
: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
 Front Warmer/Ventilation: Displays the front-seat warmer/ventilation settings
screen (if equipped).
Rear Warmer/Ventilation: Displays the rear-seat warmer/ventilation settings
screen (if equipped).
Climate Settings
: Configure specific climate control function settings (if equipped).
User'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 temperature of the climate system can be adjusted by 1 ℉ increments. When the
temperature is set to the lower limit or upper limit, "LOW" or "HIGH" appears on the
screen.

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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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Using the Front Heat/Ventilation and Steering Wheel
Heating Control
(if equipped)
You can adjust the seat warmer/ventilation settings to make your driving environment more
pleasant. You can also turn on or off the steering wheel warmer function.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Heat/Ventilation.
2 Select to view the item.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Configure specific climate control function settings.
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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
c c Turn on or off the warmer or ventilation for each seat.
d d Turn on or off the steering wheel warmer function.
e e Displays the front-seat climate control settings screen.
f f Displays the rear-seat warmer/ventilation settings screen.

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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
g g The list of menu items appears.
Display Off
: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button (if equipped).
 Front Climate
: Displays the front-seat climate control settings screen (if equipped).
Rear Warmer/Ventilation: Displays the rear-seat warmer/ventilation settings
screen (if equipped).

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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and
specifications.
Climate Settings
: Configure specific climate control function settings (if equipped).
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to
the online user manual for the system.