turn KIA NIRO PHEV 2023 Navigation System Quick Reference Guide

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2 Turn on Bluetooth on the Bluetooth device to connect and select the
vehicle system on the list of searched devices.

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The system's Bluetooth name can be seen on the Add New Device window.
3 Check that the authentication code on the Bluetooth device screen
matches the one on the system screen and approve the connection on
the device.
4 When your smartphone is using Bluetooth communication, to download
contacts from the phone to the system or use the text message
notification, allow access to your phone.

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Access is only required to use Bluetooth calling. There will be no access request when
you connect an audio device.

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After the access request is approved, it may take a while until the Bluetooth connection is
completed. As soon as the Bluetooth connection is completed, the Bluetoo\
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indicator icon appears at the top of the screen.

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Access to data can be enabled or disabled by using the Bluetooth Settings menu on the
mobile phone. For more details, refer to the mobile phone's user manual.

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You cannot register another device while operating a Bluetooth device.

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In order not to use the automatic Bluetooth connection, turn off the Bluetooth function
on the device. To use this function again, turn on the Bluetooth function on the device.

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You can add Bluetooth devices up to 6.

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Connecting a registered device
To use a Bluetooth device, first connect a registered Bluetooth device to the system.
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You can add one Bluetooth hands-free kit or up to two Bluetooth audio devices.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
Device Connections >
Device
Connections.
2 Press the icons to connect.
A If you cannot connect your device, check to make sure its Bluetooth option is enabled.

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When the connection is terminated abnormally due to being out of range or device
failures, the connection is automatically restored as soon as the device returns to the
connection range or normal state.
Bluetooth connection screen
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Search for a setting item by voice or by entering a keyword.
c c Select hands-free or Bluetooth audio to connect or disconnect Bluetooth devices.
d d Add a new device to the system.
e e Delete a registered device from the system.
f f The list of menu items appears.
Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
Auto Connection Priority: Set the priority order for automatic Bluetooth connection
to the system when it turns on (if equipped).
Search for Settings: Search for a setting item by voice or by entering a keyword.
Phone Projection Settings: Change the settings related to phone projection (if
equipped).
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
Disconnecting a registered device
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup
>
Device Connections >
Device
Connections.
2 Press the connected icons.
Deleting a registered device
If you will no longer use a Bluetooth device or you want to add a new device when 6 devices
are already registered, delete an existing registered device.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
Device Connections >
Device
Connections >
Delete Device(s).
2 Select a device to delete and press Delete.
To delete all registered devices, press Mark All >
Delete.
3 Press Yes.

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When you delete a registered device, all related contacts, call logs, and text messages are
removed from the system.

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The download may not work in some phone models.

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You can download up to 50 call records for each list.

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Call durations do not appear on the system screen.

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You cannot download call records when the download is prohibited by the phone. Some
phone models may require approval for a download. When a successful download is not
made, check the phone screen or its settings.

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When call records are newly downloaded, the previous records are removed.

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Learn more about receiving calls while using a Bluetooth connection.
> See "Accepting an
incoming call over Bluetooth."
Recent calls list screen
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b View a list of recent calls downloaded to the system from the device.
c c View all recent calls (if equipped).
d d View only dialed calls in the list (if equipped).
e e View only received calls in the list (if equipped).
f f View only missed calls in the list (if equipped).
g g Make a phone call using voice recognition. > See " Dialing with voice recognition."
h h Find and connect other Bluetooth devices.
i i The list of menu items appears.
 Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
Download: Download the list of recent calls from the connected mobile device.
Privacy Mode: Activate privacy mode to protect personal data. The data downloaded
from the mobile phone stays hidden while this mode is on.
Change Device: Find and connect other Bluetooth devices.

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Device Connections Settings: Can change the Bluetooth settings.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Dialing from the favorite contacts list (if equipped)
Make a list of frequently used phone numbers to call them quickly in the future.
When you connect your mobile device and system over Bluetooth, your contacts stored
on the device will be downloaded to the system, and you can add frequently used phone
numbers to the favorites list. Call your favorite contacts quickly and e\
asily by selecting them
from the list.
1 Perform any of the following methods:
On the All Menus screen, press Phone.
On the steering wheel, press the Call button.
2 On the Bluetooth Call screen, press .
3 On the favorites screen, press Add New and select a name from the
displayed list.

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If you already have contacts on your favorites list, press >
Edit on the Favorites
screen.

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To search for a contact by entering a name or phone number on your contacts list,
press
>
Search.

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4 To set a phone number as a favorite, press the button next to it.
The phone number is now added to your favorites list.
5 Choose a contact from the list.
The system dials the selected contact.

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You can add up to 10 favorite contacts for each device.

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When another mobile phone is connected, the screen does not display the contacts from
the previous phone, but they are kept in the system until the phone is deleted from the
list.

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Learn more about receiving calls while using a Bluetooth connection.
> See "Accepting an
incoming call over Bluetooth."
Favorites screen
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b View a list of favorite contacts.
c c Make a phone call using voice recognition. > See " Dialing with voice recognition."
d d Find and connect other Bluetooth devices.

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e e The list of menu items appears.
Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
Add New/Edit: Add a new contact or edit the favorites list from downloaded contacts.
Delete: Delete a contact from the favorites list.
Privacy Mode: Activate privacy mode to protect personal data. The data downloaded
from the mobile phone stays hidden while this mode is on.
Change Device: Find and connect other Bluetooth devices.
Device Connections Settings: Can change the Bluetooth settings.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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The displayed name may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Dialing from the contacts
You can use contacts from the connected mobile device on the system.
When you connect your mobile device with the system via Bluetooth, contacts from the
device are downloaded to the system, and you can choose to call them from the system
screen. The system has a built-in microphone and speaker that make using mobile phones
safe and easy.
1 Perform any of the following methods:
On the All Menus screen, press Phone.
On the steering wheel, press the Call button.
2 On the Bluetooth Call screen, press .
3 Select a contact from the list.
The system dials the selected contact.

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You can download only the contacts that can be displayed on the connected Bluetoot\
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device. The contacts may not appear in some Apps.

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You can download up to 5,000 contacts for each device.

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The download may not work in some phone models.

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Contacts from both the mobile device and its SIM card are downloaded at the same time.
The system may not be able to download SIM card contacts from all phone models.

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When speed dial numbers are set to contacts on the phone, press and hold a speed
dial number on the dial pad to make a call easily. Some mobile phone models may not
support the speed dial function.

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You cannot download contacts when the download is prohibited by the phone. Some
phone models may require approval for a download. When a successful download is not
made, check the phone screen or its settings.

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Depending on the phone model or operation status, downloading may take longer than
usual.

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When a new contacts list is downloaded, the previous records are removed.

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The downloaded contacts cannot be edited or deleted from the system.

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When another mobile phone is connected, the screen does not display the contacts
downloaded from the previous phone, but they are kept in the system until the phone is
deleted from the list.

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Learn more about receiving calls while using a Bluetooth connection.
> See "Accepting an
incoming call over Bluetooth."
Contacts list screen
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Enter a contact's name or phone number to search the list. You can also search for a
contact by pressing
and saying the contact's name or phone number.
c c View a list of contacts downloaded to the system from the device.

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d d Use the index to quickly find the contact you are looking for.
e e Make a phone call using voice recognition. > See "Dialing with voice recognition."
f f Find and connect other Bluetooth devices.
g g The list of menu items appears.
 Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
Download: Download the list of contacts from the connected mobile device.
Search: Search contacts by entering a name or a phone number.
Privacy Mode: Activate privacy mode to protect personal data. The data downloaded
from the mobile phone stays hidden while this mode is on.
Change Device: Find and connect other Bluetooth devices.
Device Connections Settings: Can change the Bluetooth settings.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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The displayed name may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Dialing using the dial pad
Enter a phone number using the dial pad to make a call.
When you connect your mobile device to the system via Bluetooth, you can enter and dial a
phone number from the system screen, without interacting with the device. Your vehicle has
a built-in microphone and speaker that make using mobile phones safe and easy.
ÝWarning
Do not manually dial a call while driving. Distraction by the use of a mobile phone may cause
you not to recognize traffic flow around and not to cope with unexpected situations. As a
result, a traffic accident may occur.
1 Perform any of the following methods:
On the All Menus screen, press Phone.
On the steering wheel, press the Call button.
2 On the Bluetooth Call screen, press .

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3 After entering a phone number, press .
A call is connected to the entered phone number.
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When contacts are on the system, search for the desired contact by entering the initial
letters or number on the dial pad (e.g. John Doe >
JD).
A Learn more about receiving calls while using Bluetooth connection. > See "Accepting an
incoming call over Bluetooth."
Dial pad screen
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Use the dial pad to enter phone numbers.
c c Delete an entered number.
d d Can configure the Bluetooth connection settings.
e e Press to dial the number you entered.

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If you have recent calls stored on your system, you can use the following feature
before entering a phone number.

Pressing this button will display the most recently dialed numbers in the field.

Press and hold this button to automatically call the most recently dialed number.
f f Make a phone call using voice recognition. > See "
Dialing with voice recognition."
g g Find and connect other Bluetooth devices.