apple carplay KIA NIRO PHEV 2020 Quick Start Guide Base Audio

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1 System overview
Component names and functions 1-2
Control panel 1-2
Steering wheel remote control 1-4
Turning the system on or off 1-5
Turning on the system 1-5
Turning off the system 1-6
Using the touch screen 1-6
Getting to know the Home screen 1-8
Getting familiar with the Home screen
layout 1-8
Changing the Home screen widgets 1-9
Changing the Home screen menu
icons 1-9
Getting to know the All Menus
screen 1-10
Getting familiar with the All Menus
screen layout 1-10
Rearranging the All Menus screen 1-11
2 Useful functions
Using phone projection 2-2
Connecting your Android smartphone
via Android Auto 2-3
Connecting your iPhone via Apple
CarPlay 2-5
Getting to know the driving
assistance screen 2-7
Rear view screen 2-7
Using the climate control system (if
equipped) 2-8
Viewing driving information (if
equipped) 2-9
Viewing UVO notices (if equipped) 2-10
Using the Hybrid menu (hybrid
electric vehicles only) 2-10
Starting the Hybrid menu 2-10
Viewing fuel economy information 2-11
Viewing the energy flow 2-11
Using the Plug-in Hybrid menu (plug-
in hybrid electric vehicles only) 2-14
Starting the Plug-in Hybrid menu 2-14
Viewing energy information 2-14
Using the charging management
features 2-15
Viewing eco-driving information 2-17
Viewing the energy flow 2-18
3 Radio
Listening to the radio 3-2
Turning on the radio 3-2
Changing the radio mode 3-3
Scanning for available radio stations 3-4
Searching for radio stations 3-4
Saving radio stations 3-5
Listening to saved radio stations 3-5
Rearranging the preset list 3-5
Deleting saved radio stations 3-5
Changing the number of radio stations
on the preset list 3-6
Listening to HD Radio™ (if equipped) 3-6
Listening to SiriusXM™ radio (if
equipped) 3-7
Starting SiriusXM radio 3-7
Searching for SiriusXM radio channels 3-9
Selecting radio channels by using
channel numbers 3-9
Viewing the program schedule 3-10
Listening to Featured Favorites
channels 3-10
Contents

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4 Media
Using the media 4-2
Listening to music from a USB device 4-2
Listening to music via Bluetooth 4-6
5 Phone
Connecting Bluetooth devices 5-2
Pairing devices with your system 5-2
Connecting a paired device 5-3
Disconnecting a device 5-4
Deleting paired devices 5-5
Making a call via Bluetooth 5-5
Dialing from your call history 5-6
Dialing from your favorites list 5-7
Dialing from your contacts list 5-9
Dialing from the keypad 5-10
Answering a call via Bluetooth 5-12
Accepting or rejecting a call 5-12
Using functions during a call 5-13
Switching between calls 5-14
6 Voice functions
Using Voice Memo 6-2
Starting Voice Memo 6-2
Recording voice memos 6-3
Playing voice memos 6-3
7 UVO (if equipped)
UVO services 7-2
Service limitations 7-2
Activating UVO services 7-3
Using the UVO menu 7-4
Starting the UVO menu 7-4
Diagnosing your vehicle 7-5
Contacting roadside assistance 7-6
Checking maintenance service
intervals 7-6
Contacting the virtual assistant 7-7
Configuring the UVO settings 7-7
Using 911 Connect 7-8
8 Settings
Configuring the vehicle settings (if
equipped) 8-2
Climate (if equipped) 8-2
Configuring the device connection
settings 8-3
Bluetooth 8-3
Android Auto 8-4
Apple CarPlay 8-4
Configuring the advanced system
settings 8-5
Custom Button ☆ 8-5
Steering Wheel MODE Button 8-5
Home Screen 8-5
Media Change Notifications 8-6
Extend Rear Camera Use (if equipped) 8-6
Configuring the general system
settings 8-6
Date/Time 8-6
Language 8-7
Keyboard 8-7
Screen Saver 8-8
System Info 8-8

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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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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

2-5
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

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.

9-5
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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Index
A
advanced system settings 8-5
all menus 1-10
Android Auto
settings 8-4
starting 2-3
Apple CarPlay
settings 8-4
starting 2-5
B
battery warning 1-6
beep, set 8-12
blue light filter settings 8-14
Bluetooth audio player
pausing/resuming 4-8
playing 4-6
playing the previous/next file 4-8
restarting playback 4-8
Bluetooth information 8-4
Bluetooth mode
connecting devices 5-3
deleting devices 5-5
disconnecting devices 5-4
pairing devices 5-2
Bluetooth phone
answering a call 5-12
call history 5-6
contacts list 5-9
favorites list 5-7
functions during a call 5-13
keypad 5-10
making a call 5-5
switching calls 5-14
Bluetooth settings 8-3
Bluetooth specifications 9-15
brightness mode, set 8-12
brightness settings 8-13
C
call history 5-5
charging current, set 2-17
charging management 2-15
climate control system 2-8
climate settings 8-2
component names and functions control panel
custom button 1-2
media button 1-2
power button/volume knob 1-2
radio button 1-2
reset button 1-2 , 9-6
search backward/forward
button 1-3
search knob 1-3
setup button 1-3
steering wheel remote control
call/answer button 1-4
call end button 1-4
mode button 1-4
mute button 1-4
search lever/button 1-4
voice recognition button 1-4
volume lever/button 1-4
contacts list 5-9
control panel 1-2
custom button, set 8-5

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D
departure time, set 2-15
device connection settings
Android Auto 8-4
Apple CarPlay 8-4
Bluetooth 8-4
display settings 8-12
driving assistance screen
rear view 2-7
driving information 2-9
E
eco-driving information 2-17
energy flow 2-11 , 2-18
energy information 2-14
F
FAQ
audio functions 9-10
Bluetooth 9-8
broadcast reception 9-10
self-check on system faults 9-11
favorites
contacts 5-7
frequently asked questions 9-8
fuel economy information 2-11
G
general system settings 8-6
H
HD Radio 3-6
home screen 1-8 Hybrid menu
energy flow 2-11
fuel economy information 2-11
K
keyboard, set 8-7
L
language, set 8-7
M
media notification, set 8-6
media player
Bluetooth audio mode 4-6
USB mode 4-2
mode button, set 8-5
music, play
Bluetooth audio mode 4-6
USB mode 4-2
P
parking guides 2-7
phone
dialed calls 5-6
missed calls 5-6
received calls 5-6
phone projection 2-2
Android Auto 2-3
Apple CarPlay 2-5
Plug-in Hybrid menu
charging current, set 2-17
charging management 2-15
departure time, set 2-15
eco-driving information 2-17
energy flow 2-18