phone KIA NIRO PHEV 2022 Quick Start Guide Base Audio

7-2
Using Voice Memo
You can record voice memos using the
microphone installed in your vehicle and
play voice memos on your 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.
Starting Voice Memo
On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Voice Memo.
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a a Display the options list.
\225 Display Off (if equipped): Turn off
the screen. Press the screen to turn
it back on.
\225Delete: Delete voice memos.
\225Save to USB Device : Save voice
memos to a USB storage device.
Check the specifications of USB
storage devices to determine
whether they are compatible.
> See
″ USB storage devices .″
\225Storage Information : View
information on the storage space
used for your voice memos.
\225 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 b Return to the previous level.
c c Adjust the recording volume (if
equipped).
d d List of your voice memos. Press a voice
memo to play it.
e e Start or pause recording.
f f Stop recording.

8-3
Activating UVO services
You must activate UVO services to use
them. An account with Owners.kia.com
is required for activation. If you do not
already have an account, enter your
information to create one. If you already
have an account, enter the verification
code you received from Owners.kia.com.
1 Park your vehicle in a safe
location.
\225You cannot enter information for
service activation while your vehicle
is moving.
2 On the Home screen, press All
Menus > UVO > UVO Settings
> Activate UVO.
3 Enter your phone number
or email address and press
Submit.
\225 Once your account has been
successfully registered, a verification
code will be sent to you by phone or
email.
\225If you have a registered account
and your verification code, press I
already have a code .
4 Enter the verification code you
received from Owners.kia.com
and press Submit.
\225 Activation will begin. While the
activation is in progress, the system
buttons will be locked.
\335 Caution
Do not turn off the engine while activation
is in progress. Doing so may cause the
system to malfunction.
\333Note
\225To call the UVO Center to request help
for service activation, press All Menus
> UVO > UVO Call Center on the Home
screen or the [
] button in your
vehicle.
\225 If the activation fails, contact the UVO
Center at 844-UVO-9411 or 844-886-
9411.
\225If your UVO service has expired, you can
reactivate by renewing your subscription
at Owners.kia.com and entering your
verification code again in the Activate
UVO menu.

9-6
Configuring the device
connection settings
You can manage Bluetooth devices or
customize your Bluetooth settings. You
can also enable phone projection to
control your smartphone apps via the
system screen.
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available options may vary.
On the Home screen, press
All Menus > Setup > Device
Connections and select an option
to change.
Bluetooth
You can modify Bluetooth connection
settings.
\333 Note
Some options are only displayed when
a mobile phone is connected to your
system.
[Bluetooth Connections
You can pair new Bluetooth devices to
your system, or connect or disconnect a
paired device. You can also delete paired
devices.
[Auto Connection Priority (if
equipped)
You can set the priority of paired
devices for your system to connect with
automatically when it turns on.
[ Bluetooth Voice Prompts
You can set to enable or disable voice
prompts for Bluetooth connections.
[Privacy Mode
You can activate privacy mode to protect
your personal information. In the privacy
mode, personal data will not be displayed.
[Bluetooth System Info
You can view or edit your system′s
Bluetooth information.
[Reset (if equipped)
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.

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Android Auto (if equipped)
You can enable Android Auto to connect
your Android smartphone to your system.
Apple CarPlay (if equipped)
You can enable Apple CarPlay to connect
your iPhone to your system.
Phone Projection (if equipped)
You can modify phone projection
connection settings and pair smartphones
with your system for wireless phone
projection.
Configuring the
advanced system
settings
(if equipped)
You can customize the advanced system
settings, such as notifications or button
functions.
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available options may vary.
On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Setup > Advanced and
select an option to change.
Custom Button ☆
You can assign a function to the Custom
button on your control panel.

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[Storage
You can view your system′s memory
storage information.
[User′s Manual on Web (QR
Code)
You can access the web manual of the
system by scanning the QR code with your
smartphone.
\334 Warning
Park your vehicle in a safe location before
scanning the QR code. For safety reasons,
you are not able to access QR codes from
the system′s screen while the vehicle is
moving.
[Reset
You can reset your system settings to
default values. All user data stored in the
system will also be deleted.
Date & Time
You can set the current time and date or
change the time display format.
[GPS Time
You can set the system to receive time
information from the GPS. When you
deactivate this option, you can set the
time and date manually.
[Time Zone
You can select your time zone.
[Daylight Saving Time
You can apply daylight saving time.
[24 Hours
You can set the time in the 24 hour
format.

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[Centerpoint® Surround
Technology
(if equipped)
You can enjoy rich surround sound via the
stereo sound source, such as digital audio
files or satellite radio.
[ Dynamic Speed
Compensation
(if equipped)
You can enjoy a stable listening
environment by automatically calibrating
the sound according to your driving
speed.
Volume (if equipped)
You can adjust the volume levels for
various system features, including phone
projection.
[System Sound
You can adjust the volume levels for
individual system features.
\333 Note
To restore the default volume settings for
system features, press Reset.
[Speed Dependent Volume
Control
You can set the volume to be adjusted
automatically according to your driving
speed.
[Live Dynamic (if equipped)
You can enjoy natural, dynamic sound like
sound from a live performance.
[Bass Boost (if equipped)
You can enjoy grand, dynamic sound with
amplified bass frequencies.
[Clari-Fi (if equipped)
You can enjoy sound restored to
compensate for frequencies lost during
audio compression.
[Quantum Logic Surround (if
equipped)
You can enjoy spacious, surround sound,
like the actual sound on a live stage.

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[Parking Safety Priority
You can set to give priority to the
proximity warning feature and lower all
other sounds when parking your vehicle.
[Start-up Volume Limit
You can set to automatically lower the
system volume upon vehicle start-up, if
the volume has been previously set to a
high level.
Position (if equipped)
You can select where you would like
sound to be concentrated in your vehicle.
Press a desired location on the seat image
or use the arrow buttons to adjust. To
center the sound in your vehicle, press
.
[Phone Projection
You can adjust the volume levels for
phone projection features individually.
\333 Note
To restore the default volume settings for
phone projection, press Reset.
Tone (if equipped)
You can adjust the tone and output level
of each sound.
\333Note
To restore the default settings for all
sound modes, press Center.
Priority (if equipped)
You can set specific sounds to take priority
over other sounds when they play at the
same time.

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Sound Tuning (if equipped)
You can adjust the tone and output level
of each sound.
\333Note
To restore the default settings for all
sound modes, press Center.
Guidance (if equipped)
You can change the settings for the
guidance that is available while you are
driving.
[Parking Safety Priority
You can set to give priority to the
proximity warning feature and lower all
other sounds when parking your vehicle.
System Volumes (if equipped)
You can adjust the volume for various
sounds and change the volume-related
settings.
[System Sound /Subsystem
Volumes
You can adjust the volume levels for
individual system features.
\333 Note
To restore the default volume settings for
system features, press Reset.
[Phone Projection /Connected
Devices
You can adjust the volume levels for
phone projection features individually.
\333 Note
To restore the default volume settings for
phone projection, press Reset.

9-22
Configuring the Wi-Fi
settings
(if equipped)
You can change the Wi-Fi connection
settings for wireless phone projection.
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available options may vary.
On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Setup > Wi-Fi and
select an option to change.
Use Wi-Fi for Phone
Projection
You can activate or deactivate wireless
connectivity for phone projection.
Generate New Wi-Fi
Passkey
You can generate a new Wi-Fi passkey
for wireless connections. If your wireless
connection is poor, renew the passkey
and try again.
Configuring the UVO
settings
(if equipped)
You can access the settings and
information for UVO services.
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available options may vary.
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
Owners.kia.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 .″
Modem Information
You can view your vehicle′s modem
information or update your modem.
Modem Status
You can check the current modem status.

10-4
SymptomPossible causeSolution
The Bluetooth device
is not connected to
the system. Bluetooth deactivated
Activate Bluetooth on the device.
Bluetooth error
\225 Deactivate Bluetooth and reactivate
it on the device. Then, reconnect the
device.
\225Turn the device off and on. Then,
reconnect it.
\225Remove the battery from the device
and reinstall it. Then, turn the device
on and reconnect it.
\225Unregister Bluetooth pairing on both
the system and the device and then
re-register and connect them.
Phone projection
Symptom Possible causeSolution
Phone projection
does not start. Phone projection not
supported by the
phoneVisit the following websites and ensure
that the smartphone supports one of the
corresponding functions.
\225
Android Auto: https://support.google.
com/androidauto
\225Apple CarPlay: https://www.apple.com/
ios/carplay
USB connection not
supported Apple CarPlay does not support USB
connections for systems that support
wireless phone projection. Connect your
iPhone to the system wirelessly and start
Apple CarPlay.
> See ″Connecting your
iPhone via Apple CarPlay .″