KIA NIRO PHEV 2023 Quick Start Guide Base Audio

8-3
Activating Kia Connect
services
You must activate Kia Connect 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 > Kia Connect > Kia
Connect Settings > Activate
Service.
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 Kia Connect Center to request
help for service activation, press All
Menus > Kia Connect > Kia Connect
Call Center on the Home screen or the
[
] button in your vehicle.
\225 If the activation fails, contact the Kia
Connect Center at 844-886-9411.
\225If your Kia Connect service has expired,
you can reactivate by renewing your
subscription at Owners.kia.com and
entering your verification code again in
the Activate Service menu.

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Using the Kia Connect
menu
You can use Kia Connect services via the
Kia Connect menu in your system.
Starting the Kia Connect
menu
On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Kia Connect .
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a a Display the options list.
\225Display Off (if equipped): Turn off
the screen. Press the screen to turn
it back on.
\225User′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 Call the Kia Connect Center for vehicle
towing and other services.
> See
″ Contacting roadside assistance .″
d d Check your vehicle for any issues and
view the diagnosis.
> See ″Diagnosing
your vehicle .″
e e View maintenance service intervals
for your last and next scheduled
maintenance.
> See ″Checking
maintenance service intervals .″
f f Call the Kia Connect Center to request
help or make inquiries while using
Kia Connect services or your account.
> See ″Contacting the virtual assistant .″
g g Call the Kia Connect Center to request
help or make inquiries regarding
service activation and Kia Connect
services.
h h Access Kia Connect services to use it
in your system, activate the automatic
911 connection feature, or access
modem information.
> See ″Configuring
the Kia Connect settings .″
\334Warning
Distracted driving can result in a loss of
vehicle control, leading 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.
\333Note
Use the Kia Connect features in the
system when your vehicle is parked with
the engine running.

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Diagnosing your vehicle
You can diagnose your vehicle. With
a vehicle diagnosis, you can schedule
maintenance.
1 Park your vehicle in a safe
location.
\333Note
Depending on the vehicle model
or specifications, you may need to
ensure your vehicle is parked before
performing a diagnosis.
2 On the Home screen, press
All Menus > Kia Connect >
Vehicle Diagnostics .
\225A remote diagnosis will begin.
Refrain from using your system until
the diagnosis is complete and the
result is displayed on the screen.
If you move to another screen
while a diagnosis is in progress, the
diagnosis will be canceled.
3 Check the result displayed on
the screen.
\333 Note
\225A diagnosis result provided by this
service is only an estimation based
on data from your vehicle. Visit a Kia
dealership for a detailed diagnosis.
\225If a critical issue is detected with your
vehicle, an automatic diagnosis will start
and a warning light will display in the
instrument cluster. You will be notified
of the diagnosis result.
\225Your preferred dealership must be
registered on Owners.kia.com for you to
schedule maintenance with it.
Contacting roadside
assistance
If you encounter a disabled vehicle or
other problems while on the road, you can
contact the Kia Connect Center directly
for roadside assistance, vehicle towing or
service.
Press All Menus > Kia Connect
> Roadside Assist on the Home
screen, or press the [
] button in
your vehicle.
\225 When connecting with a roadside
assistance representative, please specify
the type of service you need.
\225To end the call, press End on the screen
or press the [
] button.
\333 Note
Depending on the network connection,
this feature may not work correctly.

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Checking maintenance
service intervals
You can view the service intervals
between your last and next scheduled
maintenance. This feature will help you
maintain your vehicle on a regular basis.
1 On the Home screen, press
All Menus > Kia Connect >
Maintenance .
2 View maintenance information.
\225You can view the driving distance
and the number of days left until
your next maintenance service.
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a a Schedule maintenance at a Kia
dealership by selecting your
preferred dealership or a nearby
dealership.
b b Display the options list.
\225User′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 c Return to the previous level.
d d Reset your maintenance
information.
Contacting the virtual
assistant
You can contact the Kia Connect Center to
request help or make inquiries directly to
a customer care representative regarding
Kia Connect services and your account.
Press All Menus > Kia Connect
> Virtual Assistant on the Home
screen, or press the [
] button in
your vehicle.
\225 When connecting with a customer care
representative, please specify the type
of service you need.
\225To end the call, press End on the screen
or press the [
] button.
\333 Note
This feature is not available during a
Bluetooth call.

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Configuring the Kia
Connect settings
You can access the settings and
information for Kia Connect services.
On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Kia Connect > Kia
Connect Settings.
\225 Activate Service: Activate your Kia
Connect account by creating a new
account or entering your verification
code.
> See ″Activating Kia Connect
services.″
\225 911 Connect: Enable or disable
automatic connection to 911 in the
event of emergency.
> See ″Using 911
Connect.″
\225 Modem Information : View your
vehicle′s modem information or update
your modem.
\225 Modem Status: Check the current
modem status.
Using 911 Connect
This feature provides you with immediate
assistance in the event of an accident or
when any airbag is deployed.
First, activate the 911 Connect feature.
1 On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Kia Connect > Kia
Connect Settings.
2 Press 911 Connect.
3 Read the terms of use and
press Accept.
\225The feature will be activated and the
icon will appear at the top right
of the screen.
If an airbag deploys, the system will
automatically call 911 and send your
vehicle′s location to the 911 operator.

Settings
Configuring the vehicle settings (if equipped)Configuring the device connection settings
Configuring the advanced system settings (if equipped) Configuring the button settings (if equipped)Configuring the general system settings Configuring the sound settings
Configuring the display settings
Configuring the Kia Connect settings (if equipped) Configuring the Wi-Fi settings (if equipped)
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9-2
Configuring the
vehicle settings
(if
equipped)
You can change the settings related
to driving or the interior and exterior
environment of your vehicle.
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available options may vary.
On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Setup > Vehicle and
select an option to change.
\335 Caution
For your safety, park your vehicle in a safe
location before changing the settings.
\333Note
You can change the vehicle settings only
when the engine is running.
Drive Mode (if equipped)
You can change the settings related to
driving environment of your vehicle.
Option A
Option B
[CUSTOM (if equipped)
You can set the drive modes by individual
parts, such as the engine.
\225 Powertrain: Select a powertrain mode.
- ECO : This drive mode is for optimum
fuel efficiency.
- NORMAL: This drive mode is
optimized for a comfortable ride.
-SPORT: This drive mode is optimized
for dynamic driving.
\225Steering: Select a steering mode.
- NORMAL: This drive mode is for
smooth steering.
-SPORT: This drive mode is for agile
steering.

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\225AWD : Select a four-wheel drive mode.
-ECO : This drive mode is for optimum
fuel efficiency.
- NORMAL: This drive mode is
optimized for a comfortable ride.
-SPORT: This drive mode is optimized
for dynamic driving.
[Drive Mode Change Alert (if
equipped)
You can set to display a notification when
you change your vehicle′s drive mode.
\225 Detailed Alert: When you change the
drive mode, a detailed notification will
be displayed with the vehicle image.
\225Simple Alert: When you change the
drive mode, a brief notification will be
displayed at the top of the screen.
\225Off: When you change the drive mode,
no notification will be displayed.
[Coasting (if equipped)
You can set the vehicle to disengage
the engine from the transmission while
coasting in ECO or SMART mode to save
fuel.
[ECO (if equipped)
This is a drive mode for increasing the
vehicle′s energy efficiency. You can
change the climate control mode, the
active coast energy regeneration level,
and other settings.
[NORMAL (if equipped)
This is a drive mode focused on the driver
and passenger′s comfort. You can change
the climate control mode and the active
coast energy regeneration level.
[SPORT (if equipped)
This drive mode enables a more dynamic
driving performance. You can change the
climate control mode and the active coast
energy regeneration level.
[Reset ECO/NORMAL/SPORT (if
equipped)
Reset your drive mode settings to the
default values.
\333 Note
You can view how to improve ECO
potential by pressing Help. If the ECO
potential improves, the drivable distance
will be longer. (electric vehicles only)

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Seat Position Change Alert
(if equipped)
You can set the system to display a
notification when you change the position,
height, or angle of the driver′s seat.
Heated/Ventilated
Features
(if equipped)
You can set the steering wheel heater and
the driver seat heater or ventilation to be
controlled automatically.
The auto control mode will be deactivated
if you operate the heater or ventilation
controls manually. Selecting this option
again or restarting the vehicle will
reactivate the auto control mode.
Climate (if equipped)
You can change the vehicle′s climate
control settings.
[Recirculate Air (if equipped)
You can set the system to cut off the
inflow of outdoor air to maintain a
comfortable environment.
\225Activate upon Washer Fluid Use: Set to
activate air recirculation to decrease the
inflow of the washer fluid smell while
spraying washer fluid.
[Automatic Ventilation (if
equipped)
You can set the system to activate
automatic air ventilation to maintain a
comfortable environment when the air in
the vehicle is stuffy.
\225 Auto Dehumidify : Set to activate air
ventilation automatically to prevent the
interior from becoming humid over time
due to air recirculation.
\225 Scheduled Ventilation (if equipped):
Set the climate control system to lower
the interior temperature by ventilating
your vehicle′s interior at a specified time
when the engine is stopped. To set a
time for scheduled ventilation, press
.