center KIA NIRO PHEV 2023 Navigation System Quick Reference Guide

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Route guidance service (if equipped)
Use a more convenient, accurate route guidance service through the Kia Connect route
guidance service.
Finding a route by manually entering a destination
You can use fast and accurate route guidance based on real-time and forecast traffic data
collected by the Kia Connect Center.
Using the Kia Connect quick route guidance
You can use the quick navigation service based on real-time traffic information analyzed by
the Kia Connect Center.
1 Set the destination on the navigation system.
2 From the list of routes, select the Kia Connect route.
Quick route guidance starts by the Kia Connect Center.
AThe screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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You can use the Kia Connect route to search for a different route while in route guidance.

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The road information by the Kia Connect may differ from actual road conditions. Be sure
to drive according to actual road conditions and regulations.

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The estimated time of arrival and remaining time to destination are calculated based on
the traffic conditions. The calculated times may differ depending on the change in traffic
conditions.

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Depending on the map update time, guidance on a new road may not match actual road
conditions.
Guidance to destination service
If you park your vehicle at a distance of more than a specified value away from the
destination, you can continue to use the route guidance to the destination from your
smartphone.

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Driving Convenience (if equipped)
Sets the properties of Driving Convenience system.
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The Driving Convenience system operates based on the information from the navigation
system so you must use the system only when the navigation system operates properly.
Highway Driving Assist: Assists driving in a highway according to the set speed and
distance to the leading vehicle while keeping the vehicle centered in the lane.

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The highway driving assist system operates only on a highway. When the vehicle exits
from the highway, the system is turned off automatically.
Highway Auto Speed Zone Slowdown: Automatically decelerates in a highway speed
enforcement zone.

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The highway auto speed zone slowdown system operates only on a highway. When
the vehicle exits from the highway, the system is turned off automatically.

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It operates considering the speed cameras located on the selected route.
Highway Auto Curve Slowdown: Automatically decelerates in a highway curve zone.

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It operates based on the curve zones on the route. When the destination is not set, it
operates based on the curve zones on the expected path.
Warning Timing (if equipped)
Sets the timing of the warning.
Warning Volume (if equipped)
Sets the volume of the warning sound.
Driver Attention Warning (if equipped)
Sets the properties of the Driver Attention Warning system.
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert: Alerts the driver during a stop, when the leading
vehicle departs.
ÝWarning
Be sure to always check the road conditions ahead or surroundings before departure. An
accident caused by distracted driving can be prevented.
Safety Notice Call: When abnormal driving is detected, a Connected Services Center
representative will call to check on your safety.
Inattentive Driving Warning: Provides a warning when signs of driver inattentiveness
are detected, and recommends a rest if needed.

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Speed Limit (if equipped)
Sets the properties of the Speed Limit system.
Speed Limit Offset: Adjusts the offset amount of the speed limit.
Speed Limit Assist: Adjusts the vehicle set speed based on the current speed limit of the
road.
Speed Limit Warning: Provides a warning when the speed limit is exceeded.
Off: Disables the Speed Limit functions.
Warning Timing (if equipped)
Sets the timing of the warning.
Warning Volume (if equipped)
Sets the volume of the warning sound.
Haptic Warning (if equipped)
Sets the intensity of the steering wheel vibration warning.
Warning Sound and Haptic (if equipped)
Sets the volume and priority of the warning sound for driver assistance. You can configure
the haptic warning settings if steering wheel vibration warning is supported.
Driver Attention Warning (if equipped)
Sets the properties of the Driver Attention Warning system.
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert: Alerts the driver during a stop, when the leading
vehicle departs.
ÝWarning
Be sure to always check the road conditions ahead or surroundings before departure. An
accident caused by distracted driving can be prevented.
Inattentive Driving Warning: Provides a warning when signs of driver inattentiveness
are detected, and recommends a rest if needed.
Safety Notice Call: When abnormal driving is detected, a Connected Services Center
representative will call to check on your safety.

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Configuring the sound settings (Type1)
You can change the sound settings such as speaker volume and sound effects.
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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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Some functions may not be available depending on the infotainment system and
amplifier specifications on the vehicle.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
Sound.
The sound settings screen appears.
2 Configure the settings required:

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Press Menu >
Search for Settings or press and enter a keyword to search for a
setting item. You can also search for a setting item by voice.
Premium Sound (if equipped)
You can change the system sound settings and apply various sound effects.

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Available sound effects may differ depending on the specifications of the amplifier.
Live Dynamic (if equipped)
Provides natural and vivid sound like real performance.
Bass Boost (if equipped)
Provides magnificent and dynamic sound by amplifying the bass.
Quantum Logic Surround (if equipped)
Provides the surround sound that can give spatial depth of field as on an actual stage.
Centerpoint® Surround Technology (if equipped)
Provides rich surround sound after converting the sound sources such as digital files and
satellite radio to stereophonic sound.

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Sound Tuning
You can adjust the sound by adjusting the strengths (output levels) for each audio band: Bass,
Midrange, and Treble. You can also configure settings so that sound is audible more loudly
and clearly at a specific location in the vehicle.
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To reset all audio settings to the default values, press Center.
Driving Guidance
Specify the system's guidance voice type, set a certain sound to override other sounds, and
configure other guidance sound settings.
Parking Safety Priority
When warning sound is generated while parking, the audio volume decreases to make the
sound audible.
Navigation Guidance
You can set to enable the navigation sound to be heard first when using both the navigation
system and Radio/Media system.
Navigation Guidance During Calls
Even during a call, the navigation sound is heard.
Mute Navigation Guidance
Press the Mute button on the steering wheel when the navigation guidance is being output
to set to mute the guidance volume for 10 seconds.

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Bass Boost (if equipped)
Provides magnificent and dynamic sound by amplifying the bass.
Quantum Logic Surround (if equipped)
Provides the surround sound that can give spatial depth of field as on an actual stage.
Centerpoint® Surround Technology (if equipped)
Provides rich surround sound after converting the sound sources such as digital files and
satellite radio to stereophonic sound.
Position
You can select a position where sound is more audible in the vehicle. By pressing the desired
point on the seat image or pressing the arrow buttons, you can finely adjust the position. To
concentrate the sound to the center of the vehicle, press
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Tone
You can adjust the sound by adjusting the strengths (output levels) for each audio band: Bass,
Midrange, and Treble.
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To reset all audio settings to the default values, press Center.

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Auto Re-center Map
You can set the system to automatically display the current position when the specified
period of time elapses after changing to another position on the map.
Guidance
You can configure the navigation guidance settings.
AThe screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Show Guidance Distance
You can configure settings for displaying the distance to the destination during guidance.
Interval Distance: Displays the distance as the one between different zones.
Cumulative Distance: Displays the distance as the one between the current position and
target position.
Border Crossing Information
You can set whether or not to display the border crossing information on the screen.
Show Route Overview While Stopped.
You can set to display the route overview from the start point to the destination when the
vehicle is stationary.
Alerts
You can set to activate drive assist features when needed for safety.

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Vehicle Symbol Color
You can specify the icon type to display your current location on the map.
Set Map Auto-scale
You can set the scales for each vehicle speed zone
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For example, when "700 ft" is selected for the "20-39 mi/h" zone and "0.25 mi" for the
"40-59 mi/h" zone, the map scale on the navigation screen becomes 700 ft when vehicle
speed is 39 mi/h and 0.25 mi when vehicle speed is 40 mi/h.
Nav. Auto. Features
You can configure navigation options, e.g., exporting or importing places from and to Saved
Places.
AThe screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Auto Re-center Map
You can set the system to automatically display the current position when the specified
period of time elapses after changing to another position on the map.
Return to Map: Timing
You can set the system to automatically display the map screen after a specified period of
time when switched to the Radio/Media mode screen while using the navigation.

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This feature works while driving once a destination has been set.

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This feature is not available on the phone projection screen.

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HD Radio Data 2-23
HD Radio™ 3-15
Home screen 1-11
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Kia ConnectKia Connect menu
Diagnosing the vehicle 8-9
Kia Connect Center 8-10
Maintenance service 8-10
Roadside Assistance 8-5
Route guidance service 8-13
Schedule details 8-5
Settings 8-12, 9-77
Voice Local Search 8-11
Weather info 8-8
Service 8-2
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Listening to music
Bluetooth audio 4-8
USB music 4-2
Location registration 5-23
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Map 5-6
Map update 9-106
Media device connection 4-2
Media player Bluetooth audio 4-8
USB music 4-2
Messages 6-17
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ECO Driving 2-37
Editing a location 5-27
Editing a route 5-16
Energy Flow 2-39
Energy Information 2-32
EV charging stations 5-30
EV Range 2-30
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FAQ Bluetooth 11-12
Broadcast reception 11-13
Navigation 11-12
Self-inspection method upon failure
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Finding a route easily 5-3 Destination search 5-3
Finding the route Adding a waypoint 5-16
Address search 5-10
Frequently visited places 5-25
Gas stations 5-29
Location registration
Deleting a POI 5-27
Editing a POI 5-27
Registration after search 5-23
Map 5-6
Map update 9-106
Previous Destinations 5-14
Rest area information 5-8
Saving the current position 5-24
Searching for POIs 5-12
Volume adjustment 5-9