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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Modem Information
You can view your vehicle′s modem 
information or update your modem.
Modem Status
You can check the current modem status.
Configuring the UVO 
settings 
(if equipped)
You can access the settings and 
information for UVO services.
On the Home screen, press All 
Menus > Setup  > UVO  and select 
an option to change.
Activate UVO
You can activate UVO services by creating 
a new account in your system or entering 
the verification code received from 
MyUVO.com. 
> See ″Activating UVO services .″
911 Connect
You can enable or disable automatic 
connection to 911 in the event of 
emergency. 
> See ″Using 911 Connect.″  
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Troubleshooting
System status icons FAQ
Product specifications
Important information Index
Trademarks
Open Source Information
Appendix
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Troubleshooting
Before reporting a malfunctioning system, refer to the following table for troubleshooting 
tips. If the problem persists or you are unable to locate your specific need, contact your 
place of purchase or dealer.
Sound and display
SymptomPossible causeSolution
No sound System turned off
 Ensure that the engine start/stop button 
is set to "ACC" or "ON.″
 Press the Power button to turn on the 
system.
Low volume level Turn the Volume knob on the control panel 
to adjust the volume.
System muted Press the Mute button on the steering 
wheel to unmute the system.
Sound is heard from 
only one speaker. Unbalanced sound 
outputOn the Home screen, press All Menus 
> 
Setup  > Sound  > Position  and change the 
settings to adjust the sound balance.
Sound is cut off or 
a distorted noise is 
heard. System vibration
This is not a malfunction. Vibration can 
cause distortion and even cut off sound. 
The system will function normally when the 
vibration stops.
The image quality is 
deteriorated. System vibration
This is not a malfunction. Vibration can 
cause distortion. The system will function 
normally when the vibration stops.
Aged or 
deteriorated 
screen If the problem persists, contact your place 
of purchase or dealer.
Small red, blue, or 
green dots appear on 
the screen. Because the LCD is manufactured with 
technology requiring extremely high pixel 
density, dead, stuck or poorly lit pixels may 
occur. The permitted amount is no more 
than 0.01% of the total pixels. 
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USB playback
SymptomPossible cause Solution
The files on the USB 
storage device are 
not recognized. File format not compatible
Copy compatible media files to 
the USB device and reconnect the 
device. 
> See ″USB mode.″
Poor connectionDisconnect the USB storage device 
from the USB port and reconnect 
it correctly.
Damaged or dirty USB 
connectors Remove foreign substances from 
the USB connector of the storage 
device and the contact surface of 
the USB port.
USB hub or extension cable 
used Connect the USB storage device 
directly to the USB port.
Non-standard USB storage 
device used Use a USB storage device that is 
compatible with the system. 
> See 
″ USB mode.″
Corrupt USB storage device Format the USB storage device on 
a PC and reconnect it. Format the 
device in FAT16/32. 
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Bluetooth connection
SymptomPossible causeSolution
The system is not 
detected on the 
Bluetooth device. Pairing mode not 
activated
On the Home screen, press All Menus 
>
 Setup  > Device Connections  > 
Bluetooth  >  Bluetooth Connections  > 
Add New  to switch the system to pairing 
mode. Then, try searching for the system 
again on the device.
The Bluetooth device 
is not connected to 
the system. Bluetooth deactivated
Activate Bluetooth on the device.
Bluetooth error
  Deactivate Bluetooth and reactivate 
it on the device. Then, reconnect the 
device.
 Turn the device off and on. Then, 
reconnect it.
 Remove the battery from the device 
and reinstall it. Then, turn the device 
on and reconnect it.
 Unregister Bluetooth pairing on both 
the system and the device and then 
re-register and connect them. 
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Phone projection
SymptomPossible causeSolution
Phone projection 
does not start when 
a smartphone is 
connected via a USB 
cable. Phone projection not 
supported by the 
phone
Visit the following websites and ensure 
that the smartphone supports one of the 
corresponding functions.
 
Android Auto: https://support.google.
com/androidauto
 Apple CarPlay: https://www.apple.com/
ios/carplay
Phone projection 
disabled
  On the Home screen, press All Menus 
> Setup  > Device Connections , then 
select a function you want to use.
  Check if phone projection is disabled 
in the application settings or if there 
are any restrictions set on your 
smartphone.
Smartphone 
not ready or 
malfunctioning
  Check if the smartphone′s battery 
is low. If the battery is low, the 
smartphone may not be recognized.
 If the network signal is weak, phone 
projection may not work correctly.
 If the smartphone is locked, unlock it.
 Reset the smartphone and reconnect it.
When phone 
projection starts or is 
in use, a black screen 
is displayed. Smartphone 
malfunctioning
 
Disconnect the USB cable from the 
smartphone and reconnect the cable.
 Reset the smartphone and reconnect it. 
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System operation
SymptomPossible causeSolution
The previously used 
media mode is not 
activated after the 
system turns off and 
back on. Poor connection or 
playback error
If the corresponding media storage 
device is not connected or has a problem 
in playback when you turn on the 
system, the mode you previously used 
will be activated. Reconnect the media 
storage device or restart playback.
The system is slow or 
it does not respond. Internal system error
 
Press and hold the Reset button with 
a suitable tool, such as a pen or a 
paperclip.
 If the problem persists, contact your 
place of purchase or dealer.
The system does not 
turn on. Fuse shorted
 
Visit a repair shop and replace with a 
suitable fuse.
 If the problem persists, contact your 
place of purchase or dealer. 
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Microphone turned off during 
Bluetooth call
Downloading contacts and call 
history from a mobile phone 
connected via Bluetooth to the 
system
 [UVO (if equipped)
UVO network signal strength
UVO network signal strength 
(roaming)
UVO service expired or not 
subscribed
UVO call in progress
911 Connect activated
 \333 Note
Depending on the vehicle model or 
specifications, some status icons may not 
be displayed.
System status icons
Status icons appear at the top right of 
the screen to display the current system 
status.
Familiarize yourself with the status icons 
that appear when you perform certain 
actions or functions and their meanings.
 [Mute and voice 
recording
Radio and media muted
Voice memo recording
 [Bluetooth
Mobile phone connected via 
Bluetooth
Audio device connected via 
Bluetooth
Mobile phone and audio device 
connected via Bluetooth
Bluetooth call in progress   
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QHow do I pair a Bluetooth device 
with the system?
AOn the Home screen, press 
All Menus > Setup  > Device 
Connections  >  Bluetooth  > 
Bluetooth Connections  >  Add 
New . From the Bluetooth device 
you want to connect, search for 
and pair with your system. When 
you enter or confirm a Bluetooth 
passkey displayed on the system 
screen, the device is registered 
to the system's Bluetooth devices 
list and connected to the system 
automatically. 
> See ″Connecting 
Bluetooth devices .″
QWhat is a passkey?
AA passkey is the password used 
to authenticate the connection 
between the system and the mobile 
device. The passkey needs to be 
entered only once when you pair a 
mobile phone for the first time.
The initial passkey is ″0000.″ 
You can change it by pressing 
All Menus > Setup  > Device 
Connections  >  Bluetooth  > 
Bluetooth System Info  >  Passkey.
FAQ
Bluetooth
QWhat kinds of functions can I use 
with Bluetooth?
AYou can connect your mobile phone 
to make or answer calls hands 
free. You can also connect audio 
devices, such as MP3 players and 
mobile phones, to listen to music 
in your vehicle. 
> See "Making a call 
via Bluetooth " or
 "Listening to music via 
Bluetooth."
QWhat is the difference between 
pairing a device and connecting a 
device?
APairing occurs through 
authenticating the system and 
a mobile device. Devices paired 
with the system can be connected 
and disconnected until they are 
deleted from the system. Bluetooth 
Handsfree features, such as making 
or answering calls or accessing 
contacts, are supported only in 
mobile phones connected with the 
system.