engine KIA NIRO PHEV 2020 Quick Start Guide Base Audio

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Safety cautions
For safety, follow the instructions below. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or
damage to the system.
\335About operating the system
Use the system with the engine running.
0024Using the system for a long time when the engine is stopped may discharge the battery.
Do not install unapproved products.
0024Using unapproved products may cause an error while using the system.
0024System errors caused by installing unapproved products are not covered under the warranty.
\335About handling the system
Do not apply excessive force to the system.
0024Excessive pressure on the screen may damage the LCD panel or the touch panel.
When cleaning the screen or button panel, make sure to stop the engine and use a
soft, dry cloth.
0024Wiping the screen or buttons with a rough cloth or using solvents (alcohol, benzene, paint thinner, etc.) m\
ay scratch or chemically damage the surface.
If you attach a liquid-type air freshener to the fan louver, the surface of the louver may
become deformed due to the flowing air.
\333Note
If you experience any problems with the system, contact your place of purchase or dealer.

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Turning the system on or off
Turning on the system
1 To turn on the system, start the engine.
2 When the safety warning appears, read it and press Confirm.
0024To change the system language, press Language.
\334Warning
0024Driving 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.
0024Some functions may be disabled for safety reasons while the vehicle is moving. They work
only when the vehicle stops. Park your vehicle in a safe location before using any of them.
In a manual transmission vehicle, apply the parking brake to use the functions. In an
automatic transmission vehicle, shift to "P" (Park) or apply the parking brake.
0024Stop using the system if it malfunctions, such as no audio output or dis\
play. If you
continue using the system when it is malfunctioning, it may lead to a fi\
re, electric shock, or
system failure.
\335Caution
0024You can turn on the system when the key ignition switch is placed in the "ACC" or "ON"
position. Using the system for an extended period without the engine running drains the
battery. If you plan on using the system for a long time, start the engine.
0024If you turn on your system without starting the engine, a battery warnin\
g will appear.
Once the engine starts, the battery warning will disappear.

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Turning off the system
If you do not want to use the system while driving, press and hold the
Power button on the control panel.
0024The screen and the sound will turn off.
0024To use the system again, press the Power button.
After you have turned off the engine, the system will automatically turn\
off
after a while or as soon as you open the driver's door.
0024Depending on the vehicle model or specifications, the system may turn of\
f as soon as you
turn off the engine.
Product specifications
Common specifications
ItemSpecifications
Dimensions (W x H x L)277 x 142.6 x 215 mm
Weight1.56 kg
Display
ItemSpecifications
Size (W x H)8 inch (176.4 x 99.36 mm)
Pixel number384,000 pixels (resolution: 800 x 480)
Operating methodThin Film Transistor (TFT) Active Matrix
Viewing angleLeft/Right, Top/Bottom: 89°
Internal lightingLED

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\334About handling the system
Do not disassemble or modify the
system.
Doing so may result in an accident, fire, or
electric shock.
Do not allow liquids or foreign
substances to enter the system.
Liquids or foreign substances may cause
noxious fumes, a fire, or a system malfunction.
Stop using the system if it malfunctions,
such as no audio output or display.
If you continue using the system when it is
malfunctioning, it may lead to a fire, electric
shock, or system failure.
\333 Note
If you experience any problems with the
system, contact your place of purchase or
dealer.
Safety cautions
For safety, follow the instructions below.
Failure to do so may result in personal
injury or damage to the system.
\335About operating the system
Use the system with the engine
running.
Using the system for a long time when the
engine is stopped may discharge the battery.
Do not install unapproved products.
Using unapproved products may cause an error
while using the system.
System errors caused by installing unapproved
products are not covered under the warranty.
\335 About handling the system
Do not apply excessive force to the
system.
Excessive pressure on the screen may damage
the LCD panel or the touch panel.
When cleaning the screen or button
panel, make sure to stop the engine
and use a soft, dry cloth.
Wiping the screen or buttons with a rough
cloth or using solvents (alcohol, benzene, paint
thinner, etc.) may scratch or chemically damage
the surface.
If you attach a liquid-type air freshener
to the fan louver, the surface of the
louver may become deformed due to
the flowing air.
\333 Note
If you experience any problems with the
system, contact your place of purchase or
dealer.

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Turning the system on
or off
The following explains how to turn the
system on or off.
Turning on the system
1 To turn on the system, start the
engine.
2 When the safety warning
appears, read it and press
Confirm.
To change the system language,
press Language.
\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.
Some functions may be disabled for
safety reasons while the vehicle is
moving. They work only when the
vehicle stops. Park your vehicle in a safe
location before using any of them. In a
manual transmission vehicle, apply the
parking brake to use the functions. In an
automatic transmission vehicle, shift to
″P″ (Park) or apply the parking brake.
Stop using the system if it malfunctions,
such as no audio output or display. If
you continue using the system when it
is malfunctioning, it may lead to a fire,
electric shock, or system failure.

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\335Caution
You can turn on the system when the
key ignition switch is placed in the "ACC"
or "ON" position. Using the system for
an extended period without the engine
running drains the battery. If you plan
on using the system for a long time,
start the engine.
If you turn on your system without
starting the engine, a battery warning
will appear. Once the engine starts, the
battery warning will disappear.
\333 Note
To avoid having audio play at an excessive
volume when you start the engine, adjust
the volume level before stopping the
engine. You can also set the system to
decrease the volume level automatically.
On the Home screen, press All Menus >
Setup > Sound > Priority and activate
the Start-up Volume Limit option.
Turning off the system
If you do not want to use the
system while driving, press and
hold the Power button on the
control panel.
The screen and the sound will turn off.
To use the system again, press the
Power button.
After you have turned off
the engine, the system will
automatically turn off after a
while or as soon as you open the
driver's door.
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, the system may turn off
as soon as you turn off the engine.
Using the touch
screen
Your system is equipped with a touch
screen. You can perform various functions
via touch inputs.
\334 Warning
Do not use the touch screen while driving
as this will divert your attention away
from the safe operation of the vehicle.
You may lose your steering control which
could cause an accident and severe bodily
injuries.

2-7
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.
c
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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Viewing driving
information
(if equipped)
You can view your driving patterns by
checking information such as driving time,
distance, idling time ratio, and speed
distribution. Use driving information
to ensure safe and economical vehicle
operation.
1 On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Driving Info .
2 View your vehicle′s driving
information.
abc
a Update driving information with
the up-to-date data.
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.
\333 Note
You can use this function only when your
vehicle is parked with the engine running.
h AUTO mode activated
i Air conditioner turned on
j SYNC mode activated. In SYNC
mode, the temperature you set will
be used for the driver′s seat and the
passenger′s seat.
If you operate the climate control system
while using your system, the climate
control settings are displayed at the top of
the screen.
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\333 Note
The interior temperature is displayed in
units of 1 °F.
The AUTO mode will be deactivated
automatically in the following situations:
- When you adjust the fan speed or
direction
-When you turn on or off the air
conditioner
-When you activate the front
windshield defroster
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available functions may vary.

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\333Note
The fuel efficiency graphs will be
updated every two and a half minutes.
When the engine is stopped, the
fuel efficiency graphs will be reset
automatically. However, the average
fuel efficiency value will not be reset.
Viewing the energy flow
You can view the energy flow between the
engine, the electric motor, and the battery
according to your vehicle′s driving status.
1 On the Home screen, press
All Menus > Hybrid > Energy
Flow.
2 View the current energy flow
according to the vehicle′s
driving status.
c
ab
d
Viewing fuel economy
information
1 On the Home screen, press
All Menus > Hybrid > Fuel
Economy.
2 View your vehicle′s fuel
economy information.
a
cd
b
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 View your fuel economy
displayed in a graph as well as
your accumulated average fuel
economy according to your driving
pattern.
d Reset the fuel efficiency graphs to
the default values.

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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 Your vehicle′s driving status
d The energy delivery direction
between the engine, the electric
motor, and the battery
Starting the vehicle
 Starting the vehicle with the motor′s
power
Driving
Driving the vehicle with the engine′s
power and the motor′s power
Driving the vehicle with the engine′s
power
Driving the vehicle with the motor′s
power
Charging the battery and driving the
vehicle with the engine′s power