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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Rearranging the All Menus 
screen
Rearrange the menus on the All Menus 
screen.
1 On the Home screen, press All 
Menus.
2 Press Menu  > Reorder Icons.
  Alternatively, press and hold 
anywhere on the All Menus screen.
3 Drag a menu to the desired 
location.
 \333 Note
Press  Reset to restore the default settings 
for the menu order.   
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Useful functions
Using phone projection
Getting to know the driving assistance screen
Using the climate control system (if equipped) Viewing driving information (if equipped) Viewing UVO notices (if equipped)
Using the Hybrid menu (hybrid electric vehicles only)
Using the Plug-in Hybrid menu (plug-in hybrid electric vehicles only)
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Using phone 
projection
Phone projection enables you to connect 
your Android smartphone or iPhone to 
your system and use their functions via 
the system. You can perform and control 
your smartphone applications by using 
the larger screen and enhance your use of 
the system.
 \334Warning
 Driving while distracted can result 
in a loss of vehicle control that may 
lead 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.
 Do not adjust or set up any phone 
settings while driving. You may lose 
your steering control which could cause 
an accident and severe bodily injuries.
 \335 Caution
 Using an approved USB cable provided 
by your smartphone manufacturer is 
recommended. Using unapproved USB 
cables may cause a phone projection 
error or a system malfunction.
 Use only applications that are 
compatible with phone projection. 
Using incompatible applications may 
cause problems for your system or 
smartphone.
 Only compatible applications will be 
displayed on the phone projection 
screen. You can also check compatible 
applications by visiting the following 
websites:
 - Apple CarPlay: https://www.apple.
com/ios/carplay
 -Android Auto: https://www.android.
com/auto  
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Connecting your Android 
smartphone via Android 
Auto
You can connect your Android 
smartphone and system via Android Auto 
and control your smartphone applications 
on the system′s screen.
Before using Android Auto, be sure to 
check the following:
Android Auto support on your 
smartphone
Visit the Android homepage (https://
www.android.com/auto) and check the 
regions, device types, and models that 
support Android Auto.
Android Auto installed on your 
smartphone
Download and install the Android Auto 
application from Google Play. If you 
are in a region where Android Auto is 
not supported, you cannot install the 
application. Start Android Auto by following the steps 
below:
1 On the Home screen, press 
All Menus 
> Setup  > Device 
Connections  >  Android Auto 
>  Enable Android Auto.
2 Connect your smartphone to 
the USB port in your vehicle 
via the cable supplied with the 
smartphone.
  If you are connecting the device for 
phone projection for the first time, 
read the message on the notification 
pop-up window and press  Next > 
OK.
 \335 Caution
Do not connect and disconnect a USB 
connector repeatedly in a short time. 
Doing so may cause an error in the 
device or a system malfunction.   
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3 If your smartphone is locked, 
unlock it and agree to use 
phone projection.
 When the smartphone is recognized 
successfully, the Android Auto menu 
is activated on the  All Menus screen.
4 On the Home screen, press All 
Menus > Android Auto.
5 Use your smartphone's 
functions, such as calling and 
messaging, on your system.
  Press an icon on the screen to run an 
application or perform a function.
 Press the Voice recognition button 
on the steering wheel to start 
Google voice recognition.
 Press the Call/Answer button on 
the steering wheel to start using 
Bluetooth call functions.
6 To end Android Auto, remove 
the USB cable from your 
system.
 \333 Note
 When phone projection is active, you 
cannot change the phone projection 
settings. To change the settings, remove 
the USB cable from your system.
 Depending on Google's policies, the 
icons on the main screen of Android 
Auto may change.
 Depending on Google's policies, 
applications or functions that are 
compatible with Android Auto 
may change. To check compatible 
applications, visit the Android 
homepage (https://www.android.com/
auto).
 To use phone projection in optimized 
environments, update your 
smartphone's operating system to the 
latest version.
 Depending on the connected device's 
hardware, firmware, and operating 
system versions, the recognition time 
may vary.
 Using phone projection may result in 
mobile communication charges.
 Depending on the network signal status, 
some functions may not work correctly.
 Avoid controlling your smartphone 
while phone projection is in use.
 While you are using Android Auto, the 
following functions are unavailable:
 - USB mode
 -Searches using the Search knob 
(TUNE FILE)
 - Apple CarPlay  
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Connecting your iPhone 
via Apple CarPlay
You can connect your iPhone and system 
via Apple CarPlay and control your 
smartphone applications on the system′s 
screen.
Before using Apple CarPlay, be sure to 
check the following:
Apple CarPlay support on your 
iPhone
Visit the Apple homepage (https://
www.apple.com/ios/carplay) and check 
the iPhone models that support Apple 
CarPlay.
Apple CarPlay and Siri activated or 
updated on your iPhone
On your iPhone, ensure that Apple 
CarPlay and Siri are activated. If your 
iPhone does not have the functions, 
update the iPhone's operating system to 
the latest version. Start Apple CarPlay by following the steps 
below:
1 On the Home screen, press 
All Menus 
> Setup  > Device 
Connections  >  Apple CarPlay 
>  Enable Apple CarPlay .
2 Connect your iPhone to the 
USB port in your vehicle via the 
cable supplied with the iPhone.
 If you are connecting the device for 
phone projection for the first time, 
read the message on the notification 
pop-up window and press  Next > 
OK.
 \335 Caution
Do not connect and disconnect a USB 
connector repeatedly in a short time. 
Doing so may cause an error in the 
device or a system malfunction.   
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3 If your iPhone is locked, unlock 
it and agree to use phone 
projection.
 When the iPhone is recognized 
successfully, the Apple CarPlay 
menu is activated on the  All Menus 
screen.
4 On the Home screen, press All 
Menus  > Apple CarPlay.
5 Use your iPhone's functions, 
such as calling and messaging, 
on your system.
  Press an icon on the screen to run 
an application or perform a function. 
Press the KIA icon (
) to move to 
the Home screen of your system.
  Press the Voice recognition button 
on the steering wheel to start Siri.
 Press the Call/Answer button on 
the steering wheel to answer an 
incoming call.
6 To end Apple CarPlay, remove 
the USB cable from your 
system.
 \333 Note
 When phone projection is active, you 
cannot change the phone projection 
settings. To change the settings, remove 
the USB cable from your system.
 Depending on Apple's policies, 
applications or functions that are 
compatible with Apple CarPlay 
may change. To check compatible 
applications, visit the Apple homepage 
(https://www.apple.com/ios/carplay).
  To use phone projection in optimized 
environments, update your 
smartphone's operating system to the 
latest version.
 Depending on the connected device's 
hardware, firmware, and operating 
system versions, the recognition time 
may vary.
 Using phone projection may result in 
mobile communication charges.
 Depending on the network signal status, 
some functions may not work correctly.
 Avoid controlling your smartphone 
while phone projection is in use.
 While you are using Apple CarPlay, the 
following functions are unavailable:
 - Bluetooth
 -USB mode
 -Searches using the Search knob 
(TUNE FILE)
 - Android Auto  
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Getting to know the 
driving assistance 
screen
You can view the outside of your vehicle 
on the system screen. Depending on the 
vehicle model or specifications, displayed 
screens and available functions may vary.
 \335Caution
The distance shown in the rear view 
screen may differ from the actual 
distance. For safety, be sure to visually 
check the rear, left, and right sides of your 
vehicle.
Rear view screen
When you shift to "R" (Reverse) while the 
engine is running, the system screen will 
automatically display the rear view and 
the parking guides.
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d
a
b
 Driving direction lines (yellow) ab
These lines show the directions of the 
vehicle according to the steering angle.
 Neutral direction lines (blue) c
These lines indicate your vehicle′s 
expected path with the steering wheel 
in the neutral position. It can help you 
determine whether the vehicle is in the 
correct position in a parking space and 
prevent you from parking too close to 
the next vehicle.
 Crash warning lines (red) d
These lines are to help prevent a 
collision.  
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 \334Warning
When backing up, make sure to follow the 
guidelines below:
 Before entering your vehicle, always 
check the area behind your vehicle.
 Do not solely rely on the rear view 
camera when backing up. Always ensure 
that it is safe to back up by checking 
behind you and looking in the rearview 
mirrors.
 Always back up slowly and stop 
immediately if you suspect that a 
person, especially a child, might be 
behind you.
 \333 Note
 You can change the operation setting 
for the rear view camera. On the Home 
screen, press All Menus  > Setup  > 
Advanced  > Extend Rear Camera Use 
and activate the  Extend Rear Camera 
Use option. The rear view screen will 
remain active even if you shift to any 
position other than ″R″ (Reverse) after 
backing up. 
> See ″Extend Rear Camera Use 
(if equipped).″
  If an object comes too close to your 
vehicle as you are parking the vehicle, a 
warning beep will sound. To prevent an 
accident that might result if you do not 
hear the beep, you can set the system 
to decrease the volume level of any 
media playing automatically when you 
are parking the vehicle. On the Home 
screen, press All Menus  > Setup  > 
Sound  > Priority  >  Proximity Warning .
Using the climate 
control system 
(if 
equipped)
You can check the current status of the 
climate control system via the system 
screen.
Press  All Menus  > Climate on 
the Home screen, or press the 
[ CLIMATE]  button in your vehicle.
 For more information on how to use 
the climate control system, refer to the 
owner′s manual of your vehicle.
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a Exterior temperature
b 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.
c Return to the previous level.
d Interior temperature (driver′s seat)
e Air direction
f Interior temperature (passenger′s 
seat)
g Fan speed and auto defogging system 
(ADS) deactivated (if equipped)