KIA NIRO PHEV 2020 Quick Start Guide Base Audio

7-3
Activating UVO services
You must activate UVO services to use
them. An account with MyUVO.com is
required for activation. If you do not
already have an account, enter your
information to create one. If you already
have an account, enter the verification
code you received from MyUVO.com.
1 Park your vehicle in a safe
location.
You cannot enter information for
service activation while your vehicle
is moving.
2 On the Home screen, press All
Menus > UVO > UVO Settings
> Activate UVO.
3 Enter your phone number
or email address and press
Submit.
 Once your account has been
successfully registered, a verification
code will be sent to you by phone or
email.
If you have a registered account
and your verification code, press I
already have a code .
4 Enter the verification code you
received from MyUVO.com and
press Submit.
Activation will begin. While the
activation is in progress, the system
buttons will be locked.
\335 Caution
Do not turn off the engine while activation
is in progress. Doing so may cause the
system to malfunction.
\333Note
To call the UVO Center to request help
for service activation, press All Menus
> UVO > UVO Call Center on the Home
screen or the [
] button in your
vehicle.
 If the activation fails, contact the UVO
Center at (844) UVO-9411.
If your UVO service has expired, you can
reactivate by renewing your subscription
at MyUVO.com and entering your
verification code again in the Activate
UVO menu.

7-4
Using the UVO menu
You can use UVO services via the UVO
menu in your system.
Starting the UVO menu
On the Home screen, press All
Menus > UVO .
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a Display the options list.
User′s Manual on Web (QR Code) :
Access the web manual via the QR
code. For safety reasons, you can
access the QR code only when your
vehicle is stationary.
b Return to the previous level.
c Call the UVO Center for vehicle towing
and other services.
> See ″Contacting
roadside assistance.″
d Check your vehicle for any issues and
view the diagnosis.
> See ″Diagnosing
your vehicle .″
e View maintenance service intervals
for your last and next scheduled
maintenance.
> See ″Checking
maintenance service intervals .″
f Call the UVO Center to request help
or make inquiries while using UVO
services or your account.
> See
″ Contacting the virtual assistant .″
g Call the UVO Center to request help
or make inquiries regarding service
activation and UVO services.
h Access UVO services to use it in your
system, activate the automatic 911
connection feature, or access modem
information.
> See ″Configuring the UVO
settings.″
\334 Warning
Distracted driving can result in a loss of
vehicle control, leading to an accident,
severe bodily injury, or death. The driver′s
primary responsibility is the safe and
legal operation of the vehicle, and the
use of any vehicle systems, including the
touch screen and steering wheel controls,
which take the driver′s eyes, attention,
and focus away from the safe operation of
the vehicle, or which are not permissible
by law, should never be used during the
operation of the vehicle.
\333Note
Use the UVO features in the system when
your vehicle is parked with the engine
running.

7-5
Diagnosing your vehicle
You can diagnose your vehicle. With
a vehicle diagnosis, you can schedule
maintenance.
1 Park your vehicle in a safe
location.
\333Note
Depending on the vehicle model
or specifications, you may need to
ensure your vehicle is parked before
performing a diagnosis.
2 On the Home screen, press
All Menus > UVO > Vehicle
Diagnostics .
A remote diagnosis will begin.
Refrain from using your system until
the diagnosis is complete and the
result is displayed on the screen.
If you move to another screen
while a diagnosis is in progress, the
diagnosis will be canceled.
3 Check the result displayed on
the screen.
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a Display the options list.
User′s Manual on Web (QR
Code): Access the web manual
via the QR code. For safety
reasons, you can access the QR
code only when your vehicle is
stationary.
b Return to the previous level.
c Schedule maintenance at a Kia
dealership by selecting your
preferred dealership or a nearby
dealership.
d Call the UVO Center for roadside
assistance.
\333 Note
A diagnosis result provided by this
service is only an estimation based
on data from your vehicle. Visit a Kia
dealership for a detailed diagnosis.
If a critical issue is detected with your
vehicle, an automatic diagnosis will start
and a warning light will display in the
instrument cluster. You will be notified
of the diagnosis result.
Your preferred dealership must be
registered on MyUVO.com for you to
schedule maintenance with it.

7-6
Contacting roadside
assistance
If you encounter a disabled vehicle or
other problems while on the road, you
can contact the UVO Center directly for
roadside assistance, vehicle towing or
service.
Press All Menus > UVO >
Roadside Assist on the Home
screen, or press the [
] button in
your vehicle.
 When connecting with a roadside
assistance representative, please specify
the type of service you need.
To end the call, press End on the screen
or press the [
] button.
\333 Note
Depending on the network connection,
this feature may not work correctly.
Checking maintenance
service intervals
You can view the service intervals
between your last and next scheduled
maintenance. This feature will help you
maintain your vehicle on a regular basis.
1 On the Home screen,
press All Menus > UVO >
Maintenance .
2 View maintenance information.
You can view the driving distance
and the number of days left until
your next maintenance service.
ab
c
a Display the options list.
User′s Manual on Web (QR
Code): Access the web manual
via the QR code. For safety
reasons, you can access the QR
code only when your vehicle is
stationary.
b Return to the previous level.
c Reset your maintenance
information.

7-7
Contacting the virtual
assistant
You can contact the UVO Center to
request help or make inquiries directly to
a customer care representative regarding
UVO services and your account.
Press All Menus > UVO > Virtual
Assistant on the Home screen,
or press the [
] button in your
vehicle.
 When connecting with a customer care
representative, please specify the type
of service you need.
To end the call, press End on the screen
or press the [
] button.
\333 Note
This feature is not available during a
Bluetooth call.
Configuring the UVO
settings
You can access the settings and
information for UVO services.
On the Home screen, press All
Menus > UVO > UVO Settings.
 Activate UVO: Activate your UVO
account by creating a new account or
entering your verification code.
> See
″ Activating UVO services .″
911 Connect: Enable or disable
automatic connection to 911 in the
event of emergency.
> See ″Using 911
Connect.″
 Modem Information : View your
vehicle′s modem information or update
your modem.
 Modem Status: Check the current
modem status.

7-8
Using 911 Connect
This feature provides you with immediate
assistance in the event of an accident or
when any airbag is deployed.
First, activate the 911 Connect feature.
1 On the Home screen, press
All Menus > UVO > UVO
Settings.
2 Press 911 Connect.
3 Read the terms of use and
press Accept.
The feature will be activated and the
icon will appear at the top right
of the screen.
If an airbag deploys, the system will
automatically call 911 and send your
vehicle′s location to the 911 operator.

Settings
Configuring the vehicle settings (if equipped)Configuring the device connection settingsConfiguring the advanced system settings Configuring the general system settings Configuring the sound settings
Configuring the display settings
Configuring the UVO settings (if equipped)
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8-2
Configuring the
vehicle settings
(if
equipped)
You can change the settings related
to driving or the interior and exterior
environment of your vehicle.
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available options may vary.
On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Setup > Vehicle and
select an option to change.
\333 Note
Any changes to the settings of the vehicle
should be done while the vehicle is safely
parked.
Climate (if equipped)
You can change the vehicle′s climate
control settings.
[Recirculate Air (if equipped)
You can set the system to cut off the
inflow of outdoor air to maintain a
comfortable environment.
Activate upon Washer Fluid Use: Set to
activate air recirculation to decrease the
inflow of the washer fluid smell while
spraying washer fluid.
[Automatic Ventilation (if
equipped)
You can set the system to activate
automatic air ventilation to maintain a
comfortable environment when the air in
the vehicle is stuffy.
 Auto Dehumidify : Set to activate air
ventilation automatically to prevent the
interior from becoming humid over time
due to air recirculation.

8-3
[Defog/Defrost Options (if
equipped)
You can change the defog/defrost
settings.
 Defog/Defrost : Set to activate air
ventilation or operate the air conditioner
automatically to defog or defrost the
windshield.
 Auto Defog: Set to operate the climate
control system automatically to
prevent fog from forming on the front
windshield.
[Climate Features (if equipped)
You can change the settings for the
climate control features.
 Lock Rear Climate Controls : Set to
prevent operation of the climate control
system from the rear seats.
 Rear Climate Controls : Set to check the
current status and control the rear seat
climate control system via the system
screen.
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 applications 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.

8-4
[Bluetooth Connections
You can pair new Bluetooth devices to
your system, or connect or disconnect a
paired device. You can also delete paired
devices.
[Bluetooth Voice Prompts
You can set to enable or disable voice
prompts for Bluetooth connections.
[Bluetooth System Info
You can view or edit your system's
Bluetooth information.
[Privacy Mode
You can activate privacy mode to protect
your personal information. In the privacy
mode, personal data will not be displayed.
[Reset
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.
Android Auto
You can enable Android Auto to connect
your Android smartphone to your system.
Apple CarPlay
You can enable Apple CarPlay to connect
your iPhone to your system.