KIA NIRO PHEV 2020 Quick Start Guide Base Audio
Manufacturer: KIA, Model Year: 2020, Model line: NIRO PHEV, Model: KIA NIRO PHEV 2020Pages: 134, PDF Size: 4.4 MB
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Configuring the 
advanced system 
settings
You can customize the advanced system 
settings, such as notifications or button 
functions.
Depending on the vehicle model or 
specifications, displayed screens and 
available options may vary.
On the Home screen, press All 
Menus > Setup  > Advanced and 
select an option to change.
Custom Button  ☆
You can assign a function to the Custom 
button on your control panel.
Steering Wheel MODE 
Button
You can switch between different radio/
media functions when pressing the Mode 
button on your steering wheel.
Home Screen
You can change the widgets and 
menus displayed on the Home screen. 
Personalize the Home screen by adding 
your favorite menus. 
> See "Changing the 
Home screen widgets" or
 " Changing the Home 
screen menu icons."  
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Media Change 
Notifications
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.
Extend Rear Camera Use (if 
equipped)
You can set the rear view screen to remain 
active even if you shift to any position 
other than "R" (Reverse) after backing up. 
When you shift to "P" (Park) or drive at a 
predetermined speed or faster, the rear 
view screen will be deactivated and the 
system will display the previous screen 
automatically.
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.
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.  
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 [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.
Language
You can change the system language.
 \333 Note
 It may take a while for the system to 
apply the selected language. When the 
change is completed, a pop-up window 
will appear telling you the system 
language has changed. Press outside 
the pop-up window area on the screen 
to close the window, or wait for a few 
seconds.
 This setting will not affect user data, 
such as MP3 file names.
Keyboard
You can customize your keyboard 
settings.
 \333 Note
Your keyboard settings will be applied 
throughout the system when inputting 
text.
 [English Keyboard
You can select an English keyboard.
 [Default Keyboard
You can select a default keyboard.  
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Screen Saver
You can select a screen saver option after 
turning off your screen by pressing and 
holding the Power button on the control 
panel.
 Digital Clock : The digital clock is 
displayed.
  Analog Clock : The analog clock is 
displayed.
  None: No screen saver is displayed.
System Info
You can view your system information 
or reset your system settings to default 
values.
 [SW Info/Update
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
 Depending on data size, an update may 
take several minutes.
 Do 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.  
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 [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
You can reset your system settings to 
default values. All user data stored in the 
system will also be deleted.
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.
Advanced
You can adjust advanced sound options 
and apply various sound effects.  
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 [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.
 [Bass Boost (if equipped)
You can enjoy grand, dynamic sound with 
amplified bass frequencies.
 [Clari-Fi (if equipped)
You can enjoy sound restored to 
compensate for frequencies lost during 
audio compression.
 [Quantum Logic Surround  (if 
equipped)
You can enjoy spacious, surround sound, 
like the actual sound on a live stage.
 [ BOSE Centerpoint (if equipped)
You can enjoy rich surround sound via the 
stereo sound source, such as digital audio 
files or satellite radio.
 [BOSE Dynamic Speed 
Compensation  
(if equipped)
You can enjoy a stable listening 
environment by automatically calibrating 
the sound according to your driving 
speed.
Position
You can select where you would like 
sound to be concentrated in your vehicle. 
Press a desired location on the seat image 
or use the arrow buttons to adjust. To 
center the sound in your vehicle, press 
.  
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Volume
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.
Tone
You can adjust the tone and output level 
of each sound.
 \333Note
To restore the default settings for all 
sound tone modes, press Center.
Priority
You can set specific sounds to take priority 
over other sounds when they play at the 
same time.  
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 [Proximity Warning
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.
Reset
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.
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
You can set the screen brightness mode.  
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 [Automatic
You can set the system brightness to 
be adjusted according to the ambient 
lighting conditions or the headlamp 
status.
 [Daylight
This option is available when you 
deactivate the  Automatic option. The 
screen will stay bright.
 [ Night
This option is available when you 
deactivate the  Automatic option. The 
screen will stay dimmed.
Illumination
You can adjust the screen brightness for 
each brightness mode.
 [ 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.  
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 [Use Blue Light Filter
You can set to use the blue light filter.
 [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.
  Automatic : The blue light filter will 
function automatically according to the 
ambient lighting conditions.
  Scheduled Time: The blue light filter will 
function during the set period.
Reset
You can reset your display settings to 
default values.
 [Daylight
You can adjust screen brightness in day 
mode when you select  Daylight in the 
Mode option.
 [ Night
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.
Blue Light Filter
The blue light filter reduces eye fatigue by 
adjusting the levels of blue light displayed 
by the screen.