climate control KIA NIRO EV 2023 Navigation System Quick Reference Guide

9-15
Configuring the vehicle settings (Type2)
(if equipped)
You can configure the functions for driving and related environments.
ÝWarning
Make sure you stop the vehicle before changing settings to ensure safety.
A
Vehicle settings can be changed only when the vehicle is on.

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

A
Depending on the climate control system, some functions may not be supported.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
Vehicle.
The vehicle settings screen appears.
2 Configure the settings required:

A
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.
Driver Assistance (if equipped)
You can set to use various systems that assist the driver for safety.
A
The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications. Refer to the car
owner's manual for details of the function.

A
If the
icon is available on the screen, press to switch the view mode for driver
assistance functions to image or list view. The functions are shown in image view by
default.

9-21
Drive Mode (if equipped)
You can change the vehicle settings for driving conditions.
Option A
Option B (EV only)

A
The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
CUSTOM (if equipped)
You can set to select the drive mode optimized for the driving habits or road conditions.
Powertrain: Select a drive mode that performs optimum engine and transmission
control depending on the driving situation.

NORMAL: Optimized for balanced comfort.

SPORT: Optimized for agile driving.
 Steering: Select a drive mode that performs optimum steering wheel control depending
on the driving situation.

NORMAL: Optimized for smooth steering.

SPORT: 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.

9-22
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)
Configure the setting so that drive mode change notification is displayed along with the
vehicle image when the drive mode is changed.
Climate Control ECO Mode (if equipped)
Decrease the cooling/heating level to increase the drivable range.
Sport Mode Seat Support (if equipped)
Reinforces seat side bolstering to offer a sporty driving experience.
Coasting (if equipped)
You can enable coasting while driving to improve fuel efficiency. This setting allows the
transmission to disengage the engine while driving in ECO mode or SMART mode, provided
that the coasting conditions are met.
A
Coasting is available only when the drive mode supports ECO or SMART mode.

A
Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Reset ECO/NORMAL/SPORT (if equipped)
You can reset the drive mode settings to the default values.

A
The display may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

A
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).

9-28
Climate (if equipped)
You can configure the operation environment for climate control system.

A
The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Recirculate Air (if equipped)
You can set to keep the inside air pleasant by blocking inflow of outside air.
Activate 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.
 Recirculation Mode Plus: Sets to automatically control windows or climate system to
keep inside air pleasant with synced with the navigation system.
Automatic Ventilation (if equipped)
You can set to prevent condensation inside and keep inside air pleasant using this feature.
Automatic 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.
Scheduled Ventilation: Automatically ventilates the cabin at the scheduled time.
Ventilation occurs while the vehicle is off.
Defog/Defrost Options (if equipped)
You can set to enable the defogger to secure driver visibility.
Defog/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.
Auto Defog: When the sensor detects fog on the windshield, the automatic ventilation is
run for defogging.
Climate Features (if equipped)
You can set or change the settings for the climate system.
Lock Rear Climate Controls: Prevents changes to the climate control system from rear
seats.
Rear 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 (if equipped).

A
For more information about controlling the rear-seat climate control system:
> see "Using
the rear-seat climate control function (if equipped)."

9-29
Warmer/Ventilation Features (if equipped)
You can set to make the driving environment pleasant by controlling the steering wheel
warmer and driver's seat warmer/ventilation.
Link to Climate Settings for Auto-Adjustment: Automatically controls the heating wire
or ventilation for the driver's seat and steering wheel, in sync with the climate control
function.

Steering Wheel Warmer: Steering Wheel Warmer adjusts automatically based on
Climate settings.

Driver Seat Warmer/Ventilation: Seat Warmer/Ventilation adjusts automatically
based on Climate settings.
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.

A
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.
Recline 2nd Row Seat Backs (if equipped)
Adjust the second-row seat back angle.
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.

9-30
Warmer/Ventilation Features (if equipped)
You can set to make the driving environment pleasant by controlling the steering wheel
warmer and driver's seat warmer/ventilation.
Link to Climate Settings for Auto-Adjustment: Automatically controls the heating wire
or ventilation for the driver's seat and steering wheel, in sync with the climate control
function.

Steering Wheel Warmer: Steering Wheel Warmer adjusts automatically based on
Climate settings.

Driver Seat 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.
 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.

A
The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Ambient Light (if equipped)
You can set the brightness and color of the ambient light.

A
To turn off the interior mood lamp, adjust the brightness to 0.
Dimmed while Driving: This mode automatically decreases the interior mood lamp
brightness when the gear is shifted to a position other than "P" (park) at night.
Link to Drive Mode: Changes the interior mood lamp color according to the drive mode.

11-22
C
ClimateClimate settings 9-9, 9-28
Climate control function 2-13
Component names and functions Control panel
Custom button 1-3
MAP button 1-2
MEDIA button 1-2
NAV button 1-2
POWER button/VOLUME knob 1-2
RADIO button 1-2
Search knob 1-3
SEEK/TRACK button 1-3
SETUP button 1-3
System Reset button 1-3
Steering wheel remote control
Call button 1-4, 1-5
Custom button 1-5
End Call button 1-4, 1-5
MODE button 1-4
Move lever/button 1-4
Voice Recognition button 1-4
Volume lever/Mute button 1-4
Contacts list 6-10
Control panel 1-2
D
Deleting a location 5-27
Destination search 5-3
Driving assistance screen 2-8
Driving Information 2-26
Index
A
Advanced system settings 9-42
Android devices
Android Auto 2-4
Apple devices Apple CarPlay 2-6
B
Battery warning 1-7
BluetoothBluetooth phone
Answering a call 6-15
Call 6-6
Contacts list 6-10
Dial pad 6-12
Favorites settings 6-8
Options during a call 6-16
Recent calls list 6-6
Switching to another call 6-17
Text message 6-17
Specifications 11-17
Bluetooth connection Adding a device 6-2
Deleting a device 6-5
Device connection 6-4
Disconnecting a device 6-5

11-23
Destination search 5-3
Finding the route Adding a waypoint 5-16
Address search 5-10
Frequently visited places 5-25
Gas stations 5-29
Location registration
Deleting a POI 5-27
Editing a POI 5-27
Registration after search 5-23
Map 5-6
Map update 9-106
Previous Destinations 5-14
Rest area information 5-8
Saving the current position 5-24
Searching for POIs 5-12
Volume adjustment 5-9
H
HD Radio Data 2-23
HD Radio™ 3-15
Home screen 1-11
K
Kia ConnectKia Connect menu
Diagnosing the vehicle 8-9
Kia Connect Center 8-10
Maintenance service 8-10
Roadside Assistance 8-5
Route guidance service 8-13
Schedule details 8-5
Settings 8-12, 9-77
Voice Local Search 8-11
Weather info 8-8
Service 8-2
E
Editing a location 5-27
Editing a route 5-16
Electric Vehicle 2-29
Charging management features 2-34,
2-48
Battery level 2-37, 2-51
Charge and climate controls 2-35, 2-48
Charging current 2-38
Location-based charging 2-37
Drivable range 2-31, 2-42
Nearby charging stations 2-32, 2-44
Eco-driving information 2-38, 2-45
Environmental contribution information
2-39
EV economy history 2-39, 2-46
Electric Vehicle screen 2-30, 2-41
Energy information 2-33, 2-45
Energy information screen 2-33, 2-45
EV settings 2-40, 2-51
EV Route 2-40
Warning 2-40
Winter Mode 2-40
EV charging stations 5-30
F
FAQ
Bluetooth 11-12
Broadcast reception 11-13
Kia Connect 11-13
Navigation 11-12
Self-inspection method upon failure
11-14
Finding a route easily 5-3

11-24
L
Listening to musicBluetooth audio 4-8
USB music 4-2
Location registration 5-23
M
Map 5-6
Map update 9-106
Media device connection 4-2
Media player Bluetooth audio 4-8
USB music 4-2
Messages 6-17
N
Navigation 5-2, 5-10
Navigation settings 9-63, 9-68
Notifications 2-27
P
Parking assist guide lines 2-8
Phone 6-6
Phone projection Android Auto 2-4
Apple CarPlay 2-6
Previous Destinations 5-14
Product specifications Bluetooth 11-17
Common specifications 11-17
LTE RF 11-18
Media player 11-15
Radio 11-17
Wi-Fi 11-19
Proximity Warning 2-9
R
Radio Changing the channel 3-9, 3-10, 3-11
Changing the radio mode 3-8, 3-9
Deleting a channel 3-13, 3-14
Saving radio channels 3-12, 3-13
Scanning channels 3-10, 3-11
Rear-seat climate control function 2-16
Rear-seat conversation mode 2-18
Rear-seat quiet mode 2-20
Rear-seat view 2-19
Rear view screen 2-8
Recent calls list 6-6
S
Save searched place 5-23
Saving frequently visited places 5-25
Saving the current position 5-24
Settings Advanced settings 9-42
Bluetooth settings 9-41
Button settings 9-46, 9-48
Data/network settings 9-79
Device connections settings 9-35, 9-37
Display settings 9-94, 9-99
General settings 9-82, 9-87
Kia Connect settings 9-77
Media settings 9-105
Navigation settings 9-63,
9-68
Screen saver settings 9-102
Screen theme/layout settings 9-93
Sound settings 9-51, 9-55
User profile settings 9-80, 9-81
UVO settings 9-75
Vehicle settings 9-3, 9-15
Voice recognition settings 9-61, 9-62
Siri Eyes Free 7-29