reset KIA NIRO 2023 Quick Start Guide Base Audio

9-6
Configuring the device
connection settings
You can manage Bluetooth devices or
customize your Bluetooth settings. You
can also enable phone projection to
control your smartphone apps via the
system screen.
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available options may vary.
On the Home screen, press
All Menus > Setup > Device
Connections and select an option
to change.
Bluetooth
You can modify Bluetooth connection
settings.
\333 Note
Some options are only displayed when
a mobile phone is connected to your
system.
[Bluetooth Connections
You can pair new Bluetooth devices to
your system, or connect or disconnect a
paired device. You can also delete paired
devices.
[Auto Connection Priority (if
equipped)
You can set the priority of paired
devices for your system to connect with
automatically when it turns on.
[ Bluetooth Voice Prompts
You can set to enable or disable voice
prompts for Bluetooth connections.
[Privacy Mode
You can activate privacy mode to protect
your personal information. In the privacy
mode, personal data will not be displayed.
[Bluetooth System Info
You can view or edit your system′s
Bluetooth information.
[Reset (if equipped)
You can delete all paired Bluetooth
devices and reset your Bluetooth settings
to default values. All data related to
Bluetooth devices will also be deleted.

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[∧ ]/[∨ ] Buttons (Steering
Wheel)
(if equipped)
You can assign a function to the Search
lever/button on your steering wheel.
Configuring the
general system
settings
You can customize your system settings,
such as the time and date, the system
language, and more.
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available options may vary.
On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Setup > General and
select an option to change.
SW Info/Update (if equipped)
You can view your system′s version
information or update it to the latest
version. To update your system, visit your
local dealership.
\335 Caution
\225Depending on data size, an update may
take several minutes.
\225Do not turn off the system or remove
the storage device while the update is in
progress. If the power supply is cut off
or the storage device is removed from
the system, it may corrupt the data or
cause a system malfunction.
System Info
You can view your system information
or reset your system settings to default
values.

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[SW Info/Update (if equipped)
You can view your system′s version
information or update it to the latest
version. To update your system, visit your
local dealership.
\335 Caution
\225Depending on data size, an update may
take several minutes.
\225Do not turn off the system or remove
the storage device while the update is in
progress. If the power supply is cut off
or the storage device is removed from
the system, it may corrupt the data or
cause a system malfunction.
[Storage
You can view your system′s memory
storage information.
[User′s Manual on Web (QR
Code)
You can access the web manual of the
system by scanning the QR code with your
smartphone.
\334 Warning
Park your vehicle in a safe location before
scanning the QR code. For safety reasons,
you are not able to access QR codes from
the system′s screen while the vehicle is
moving.
[Reset (if equipped)
You can reset your system settings to
default values. All user data stored in the
system will also be deleted.
Date & Time
You can set the current time and date or
change the time display format.
[GPS Time
You can set the system to receive time
information from the GPS. When you
deactivate this option, you can set the
time and date manually.
[Time Zone
You can select your time zone.
[Daylight Saving Time
You can apply daylight saving time.
[24 Hours
You can set the time in the 24 hour
format.

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Screen Saver (if equipped)
You can select a screen saver option after
turning off your screen by pressing and
holding the Power button on the control
panel.
\225Digital Clock : The digital clock is
displayed.
\225 Analog Clock : The analog clock is
displayed.
\225 None: No screen saver is displayed.
[Display Media Change
Notifications
(if equipped)
You can set to briefly display media
information at the top of the screen
when not on the main media screen. If
you change the media item by using any
controls on the control panel or steering
wheel, media information will appear
regardless of this setting.
Reset (if equipped)
You can reset your system settings to the
default values. All user data stored in the
system will also be deleted.

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Configuring the sound
settings
You can adjust/modify sound settings
such as speaker volume or sound effects.
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available options may vary.
On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Setup > Sound and
select an option to change.
Volume (if equipped)
You can adjust the volume levels for
various system features, including phone
projection.
[ System Sound
You can adjust the volume levels for
individual system features.
\333 Note
To restore the default volume settings for
system features, press Reset.
[Phone Projection
You can adjust the volume levels for
phone projection features individually.
\333 Note
To restore the default volume settings for
phone projection, press Reset.
Priority (if equipped)
You can set specific sounds to take priority
over other sounds when they play at the
same time.
[Parking Safety Priority
You can set to give priority to the
proximity warning feature and lower all
other sounds when parking your vehicle.
[Start-up Volume Limit
You can set to automatically lower the
system volume upon vehicle start-up, if
the volume has been previously set to a
high level.

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[Speed Dependent Volume
Control
You can set the volume to be adjusted
automatically according to your driving
speed.
[Start-up Volume Limit
You can set to automatically lower the
system volume upon vehicle start-up, if
the volume has been previously set to a
high level.
Advanced/ Premium Sound
(if equipped)
You can adjust advanced sound options
and apply various sound effects.
[Speed Dependent Volume
Control
You can set the volume to be adjusted
automatically according to your driving
speed.
[Live Dynamic (if equipped)
You can enjoy natural, dynamic sound like
sound from a live performance.
System Volumes (if equipped)
You can adjust the volume for various
sounds and change the volume-related
settings.
[System Sound /Subsystem
Volumes
You can adjust the volume levels for
individual system features.
\333 Note
To restore the default volume settings for
system features, press Reset.
[Phone Projection /Connected
Devices
You can adjust the volume levels for
phone projection features individually.
\333 Note
To restore the default volume settings for
phone projection, press Reset.

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Guidance (if equipped)
You can change the settings for the
guidance that is available while you are
driving.
[Guidance Volumes (if equipped)
You can adjust the volume levels for
individual system features.
\333Note
To restore the default volume settings for
system features, press Reset.
[Parking Safety Priority (if
equipped)
You can set to give priority to the
proximity warning feature and lower all
other sounds when parking your vehicle.
Radio Noise (if equipped)
You can select the FM radio noise
reduction option for the sound quality of
the incoming signal.
\225 Original Sound : The original sound will
be maintained. Radio noise may be loud.
\225 Minimum Noise Reduction : The
original sound will be maintained
and noise reduction will be adjusted
automatically.
\225 Max. Noise Reduction : Radio noise is
minimized. The volume may be reduced.

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Connected Devices (if
equipped)
You can adjust the volume levels for
phone projection features individually.
[ Android Auto
You can enable Android Auto to connect
your Android smartphone to your system.
\333 Note
To restore the default volume settings for
Android Auto, press Reset.
[Apple CarPlay
You can enable Apple CarPlay to connect
your iPhone to your system.
\333 Note
To restore the default volume settings for
Apple CarPlay, press Reset.
Driver Assistance Warning
(if equipped)
You can change the settings for the
guidance that is available while you are
driving.
[Parking Safety Priority
You can set the system to decrease the
audio volume to hear a proximity warning
prior to other sounds while parking your
vehicle.

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Configuring the
display settings
You can change the settings for the screen
display.
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available options may vary.
On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Setup > Display and
select an option to change.
Mode (if equipped)
You can set the screen brightness mode.
[ Automatic
You can set the system brightness to
be adjusted according to the ambient
lighting conditions or the headlamp
status.
Reset (if equipped)
You can reset your sound settings to
default values.
Touch sound ( Beep)
You can turn the touch sound on or off
by pressing Beep on the sound settings
screen.

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Blue Light Filter
The blue light filter reduces eye fatigue by
adjusting the levels of blue light displayed
by the screen.
[Use Blue Light Filter
You can set to use the blue light filter.
After enabling the blue light filter, you can
adjust the intensity.
\333 Note
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, adjusting the intensity may
not be available.
[Blue Light Filter Settings
You can set the system to activate the blue
light filter automatically according to the
ambient lighting conditions or manually
enter a period for when to use the blue
light filter.
\225 Automatic : The blue light filter will
function automatically according to the
ambient lighting conditions.
\225 Scheduled Time: The blue light filter will
function during the set period.
[Link to Cluster Illumination
Control
(if equipped)
You can set system brightness to be
adjusted to match the instrument cluster′s
brightness. If deactivated, this feature
allows you to adjust screen brightness
in day or night mode, depending on the
mode selected.
[Daylight (if equipped)
You can adjust screen brightness in day
mode when you select Daylight in the
Mode option.
[ Night (if equipped)
You can adjust screen brightness in night
mode when you select Night in the Mode
option.
\333 Note
To restore the default settings for the
brightness modes, press Reset.