voice KIA NIRO EV 2023 Navigation System Quick Reference Guide

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Available voice commands (Type2)
You can view the voice commands that can be recognized by the system.
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Depending on vehicle model or specifications, the screen layout and available commands
may differ. Check the screen type for your vehicle model and view the appropriate
instructions.
Call commands
Command Function
Call You can make a call to one of your mobile phone's contacts. Say
a contact's name to begin a call.
Call The system dials the phone number of that contact. If the
contact has multiple phone numbers, select a phone number.
Call on Mobile The system dials the phone number saved as "Mobile" for that
contact.
Call at Work The system dials the phone number saved as "Work" for that
contact.
Call at Home The system dials the phone number saved as "Home" for that
contact.
Call on Other The system dials a phone number saved as other than "Mobile",
"Work", or "Home" for that contact.
Dial Number You can make a call. Say a phone number to begin a call.
Dial You can make a call immediately to that phone number.
Send Message You can send a text message to one of your mobile phone's
contacts. Say a contact's name and then enter the message
content by following the guidance.
This command is available only if Kia Connect is activated.
Send Message to
You can send a text message to that specific contact. Enter the
message content by following the guidance.
This command is available only if Kia Connect is activated.
Send Message to
You can send a text message to that contact more directly.
This command is available only if Kia Connect is activated.
Change Bluetooth
Device You can search for and connect another Bluetooth device.

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To use call commands, your mobile phone must be connected to the system via Bluetooth
and your contacts must be downloaded.
> See "Connecting a Bluetooth device."

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Some functions may not be available, depending on the connected mobile p\
hone.

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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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Voice Memo
You can use the microphone on the vehicle to record and play voice memos.
Running the voice memo
On the All Menus screen, press Voice Memo.
Voice memo screen
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Displays the list of recorded voice memos.
c c Starts or pauses the recording.
d d Stops recording.
e e 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.
Delete: Can delete a voice memo.
Save to USB Device: Can record a voice memo to a USB storage device. Check that
the USB device is compatible.
> See "USB storage devices."
Storage Information: Can see the file size of recorded voice memos.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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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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Using Voice Local Search (if equipped)
With Kia Connect, you can search for locations from the online map database by using voice
commands.
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This function is only available in vehicle models with
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Depending on the conditions such as vehicle type, system type, and the s\
ubscribed
service package, available services may differ.

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The exact appearance or position of the button may differ depending on the vehicle
model and specifications.
If you did not update the map or system or you cannot find your destination in the
navigation, you can use the latest information from the online server to search for locations
and receive guidance.
1 Press the [] button on the vehicle.
Voice recognition starts with voice guidance.
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This function is not supported if the system display language is not Eng\
lish.
2 After the voice guidance ends and you hear a beep, say the POI name or
Address.
Type1
Type2

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Depending on the system language, voice recognition may not be supported.

Settings
Configuring system settings
Configuring the vehicle settings (Type1/ Type2)
Configuring the device connections settings (Type1/ Type2)
Configuring the advanced system settings (Type1) Configuring the button settings (Type1/ Type2)
Configuring the sound settings (Type1/ Type2)
Configuring the voice recognition settings (Type1/ Type2)
Configuring the navigation settings (Type1/ Type2)
Configuring the UVO settings (Type1)
Configuring the Kia Connect settings (Type2)
Configuring the data/network settings (Type2)
Configuring the user profile settings (Type1/ Type2)
Configuring the general system settings (Type1/ Type2)
Configuring the screen layout settings (Type2)
Configuring the display settings (Type1/ Type2)
Configuring the media settings (Type1)
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Configuring system settings
Configure various functions required for using the system. View information related to the
system.
Type1
Type2

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The displayed screen or menu items may differ, depending on the vehicle model
and features. Check the screen type for your vehicle model and view the appropriate
instructions.

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Press Menu or
>
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.

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If you press Display Off at the top of the screen, the screen is switched off. To switch the
screen back on, press the screen or briefly press the power button.

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Configuring the vehicle settings (Type1)
(if equipped)
You can configure the functions for driving and related environments.
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Make sure you stop the vehicle before changing settings to ensure safety.
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Vehicle settings can be changed only when the vehicle is on.

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

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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:

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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.
Head-Up Display (if equipped)
You can set to use the head-up display that displays information such as driving speed and
road-related information while driving.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Enable Head-Up Display (if equipped)
Can determine whether or not to use the head-up display.
Display Control (if equipped)
Adjust the height, rotation, and brightness of the head-up display.
Content Selection (if equipped)
Select the items to display on the head-up display.

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Cluster Voice Guidance Volume (if equipped)
You can adjust the volume of guiding beep.
Welcome Sound (if equipped)
You can set to generate the notification sound when turning on or off the instrument cluster.
Convenience (if equipped)
You can configure the features for convenience such as welcome sound and wireless
charging.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Welcome Mirror/Light (if equipped)
You can set the welcoming time on the outside rear view mirrors.
Enable on Driver Approach: When the driver with the smart key approaches, the
welcome feature is enabled.
Wireless Charging System (if equipped)
You can set to charge your smartphone wirelessly.

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This feature is available only in smartphones that can be charged wirelessly.
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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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.
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Vehicle settings can be changed only when the vehicle is on.

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

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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:

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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.
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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications. Refer to the car
owner's manual for details of the function.

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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.