KIA NIRO PHEV 2021 Navigation System Quick Reference Guide

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Using the Siri Eyes Free
When you connect an Apple device that is compatible with Siri to your system via Bluetooth,
you can use the Siri Eyes Free. This allows you to perform the functions on your system and
Apple device with voice commands so that you can devote your attention to driving.
First, make sure that your Apple device supports Siri and that you have activated Siri.
1 Connect your Apple device to your system via Bluetooth.
2 On the steering wheel, press and hold the Voice Recognition button.
3 On the Siri screen, press Speak.
4 Say a command.
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You can perform the functions related to Bluetooth calls on the system and other
functions on your Apple device.
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Press the Voice Recognition button to restart Siri.
5 To end Siri, press and hold the Voice Recognition button on the steering
wheel.
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Apple devices may have different functions enabled and may vary in the way how they
respond to Siri commands, depending on the device type and iOS version.

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Voice Memo
You can use the microphone on the vehicle to record and play voice memos.
Using the voice memos
On the All Menus screen, press Voice Memo.
Voice memo screen
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Displays the list of recorded voice memos.
c c Starts or pauses the recording.
d d Stops recording.
e e The list of menu items appears.
\225Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power knob.
\225Delete: Can delete a voice memo.
\225Save to USB Device: Can record a voice memo to a USB storage device. Check that
the USB device is compatible.
> See "USB storage devices."
\225Storage Information: Can see the file size of recorded voice memos.
\225User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
\225Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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Recording a voice memo
1 On the Voice Memo screen, press .
It starts recording a voice memo.
2 When recording is finished, press on the screen or press the End
Call button on the steering wheel.
The voice memo is automatically saved.
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To adjust the recording sound volume during voice recording, drag the control bar.
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To temporarily stop recording, press
.
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When recording starts, the other audio functions are muted or playback is paused.
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When you make or receive a call while recording, the recording is paused.
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When you make an emergency call or you are connected to an emergency call
after airbag deployment, the recording is stopped and the recorded voice memo is
automatically saved.
Playing a voice memo
You can select and play a recorded voice memo.
From the list of Voice Memos, press the desired voice memo.

UVO
UVO service
Running the UVO
Route guidance service
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UVO service
UVO provides connected car services, such as roadside assistance and emergency rescue, via
the latest IT and communication technologies.
When you have subscribed to UVO, you can use the UVO service by using the [
]
buttons. You can also access other useful features using the UVO menu on your system.
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You must be an active UVO subscriber or within the initial free trial period to receive UVO
services, including Auto Crash Notifications.
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Depending on the conditions such as vehicle type, system type, and the s\
ubscribed
service package, available services may differ.
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Some services may incur additional charges.
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Services may be modified, added, or deleted by changes in the company's policies.
Service restrictions
UVO services are provided via the mobile communication network. Accordingly, the
service may be restricted depending on the mobile communication network condition.
Use the network signal strength icon (
) at the top of the screen to check the mobile
communication status.
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It is recommended to use the service when the number of signal bars in the icon\
is 4 or
more.
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Depending on the network signal status, access to UVO may be restricted in the following
locations:
000DInside a building or tunnel
000DMountain or forest area
000DRoad close to a cliff
000DArea densely populated with tall buildings
000DRoad under expressway or multi-level road
000DCommunication shadow area according to the service provider's network coverage
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Subscribing to the service
You must activate the service to use it on the system. An account with Owners.kia.com. is
required to activate the service. When you do not have an account, create a new account
to activate the service. When you already have an account, enter the verification code you
received from Owners.kia.com.
\334\334Caution
Do NOT turn off the vehicle when the service setting is in progress. It may cause system
malfunction.
1 Park your vehicle in a safe place.
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You cannot enter information for service activation while your vehicle is\
moving.
2 On the All Menus screen, press UVO >
UVO Settings >
Activate UVO.
3 Enter your phone number or email address, and then press Submit.
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When you have a registered account and verification code, press I already have a
code.
4 Enter the verification code you received from Owners.kia.com and then
press Submit.
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Now activation starts. While the activation is in progress, the system buttons are
locked.
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Do not turn off the vehicle while the activation is in progress. It may cause a system
malfunction.
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When activation fails, contact the UVO Center at 844-UVO-9411/844-886-9411.
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When your UVO service expires, you can reactivate the service by renewing your
subscription on Owners.kia.com and entering your verification code again in the Activate
UVO menu.

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Running the UVO
You can run the UVO in the system to use the service.
On the All Menus screen, press UVO.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Call to the Roadside Assistance using the UVO service. > See "Contacting for roadside
assistance."
c c Can see the weather information (if equipped). > See "Checking the weather information (if
equipped)."
d d Checks your vehicle for abnormal conditions and displays the result. > See " Diagnosing the
vehicle."
e e See the information about the intervals for the last and next maintenance services (if
equipped).
> See "Checking maintenance service intervals (if equipped) ."
f f Call the UVO Center to request help or make inquiries about using the UVO service.
g g Call the UVO Center and request assistance regarding use of the UVO service, including
information on subscribing to the UVO service and service activation.
h h Access the UVO service to use it on the system, activate the automatic 911 connection\

feature, or access modem information.
i i The list of menu items appears.
\225Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power knob.
\225User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
\335Warning
Driving while distracted may cause 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 that take the driver's eyes, attention, and focus away from safe
driving or that are not permissible by the law, should never be used while driving.

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Use the UVO features on the system when the vehicle is stationary with the vehicle turned
on.
Contacting for roadside assistance
When you encounter a disabled vehicle or other problems on the road, you can directly
contact the UVO Center for roadside assistance and receive the service for vehicle towing.
Perform any of the following methods:
\225On the All Menus screen, press UVO
>
Roadside Assist.
\225 Press the [] button on the vehicle.
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Depending on the network status, this feature may not work correctly.
Checking the weather information (if equipped)
You can see the weather information (temperature, humidity, amount/probability of
precipitation, etc.) for today or the next 3 days.
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The weather information is accessible only when the system is connected \
to the network.
On the All Menus screen, press UVO >
Weather.
Weather information screen
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Can see the weather information for today or the next 3 days.
c c Can update to the latest weather information.

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d d The list of menu items appears.
\225Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power knob.
\225Current Position: Displays the weather of the current position.
\225Waypoint: Displays the weather of the waypoint, if specified.
\225Destination: Displays the weather of the destination, if specified.
\225Search: Can see the weather information by searching for an address.
\225Forecast: Can see the weather information for today or the next 3 days.
\225User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
\225Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
Diagnosing the vehicle
If you are curious about whether or not there is a problem with your vehicle, you can
diagnose your vehicle. With the diagnosis result, you can also reserve a maintenance service.
1 Park your vehicle in a safe location.
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The vehicle must be stationary because some components cannot be diagnos\
ed
while driving.
2 On the All Menus screen, press UVO >
Vehicle Diagnostics.
Remote vehicle diagnosis starts.
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Keep the screen on until the diagnosed result appears. When you switch to another
screen during diagnosis, the diagnosis service is canceled.
3 See the diagnosis results and perform a required function, as follows:
\225To schedule a maintenance service at a preferred Kia dealership or the nearest one,
press
Schedule Service.
\225To call the UVO center for roadside assistance, press Roadside Assist.