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a a If two Bluetooth audio devices are 
connected to your system, select 
a device to play music from (if 
equipped).
b b Display the options list.
 \225Display Off (if equipped): Turn 
off the screen. Press the screen 
to turn it back on.
 \225Media Sources: Select a media 
storage device you want to use.
 \225Connections /Change Device: 
Search for and connect another 
Bluetooth device.
 \225 Sound Settings: Customize the 
system sound settings. 
> See 
″ Configuring the sound settings.″
 \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.
c c Return to the previous level.
d d Information about the song 
currently playing
e e Restart the current playback. Press 
twice to play the previous file.
f f Pause or resume playback.
g g Play the next file.
h h Playback time and playback 
position
i i Search for and connect another 
Bluetooth device (if equipped).
 \333 Note
 \225Depending on the vehicle model or 
specifications, displayed screens and 
available functions may vary.
 \225Depending on the connected Bluetooth 
device, mobile phone, or the music 
player you are using, playback controls 
may differ.
 \225Depending on the music player you are 
using, streaming may not be supported.
 \225Depending on the connected Bluetooth 
device or mobile phone, some functions 
may not be supported.
 \225If you connect a media device or 
mobile phone to your system via both 
Bluetooth and a USB cable, your system 
or device may not operate correctly. To 
use a Bluetooth connection, disconnect 
any cable connection to the device.       
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 \225Check the system's Bluetooth 
name, which is displayed in the new 
registration pop-up window on the 
system screen.
4 Ensure that the Bluetooth 
passkeys displayed on the 
Bluetooth device screen 
and the system screen are 
the same and confirm the 
connection from the device.
5 If you are connecting a mobile 
phone, permit the system to 
access and download your 
data from the device.
 \225Downloading data is only for 
Bluetooth call functions. Permission 
is not required if you are connecting 
an audio device.
 \333 Note
 \225It may take a while for the system to 
connect with the device after you permit 
the system to access the device. When 
a connection is made, the Bluetooth 
status icon appears at the top of the 
screen.
 \225You can change the permission settings 
via the mobile phone's Bluetooth 
settings menu. For more information, 
refer to your mobile phone's user guide.
 \225When a device is connected to the 
system via Bluetooth, you cannot pair 
another device.
 \225If you do not want the system to 
connect with the device automatically, 
deactivate Bluetooth on your device.
Connecting a paired device
To use a Bluetooth device on your system, 
connect the paired device to the system. 
You can connect your system with one 
device for Bluetooth Handsfree or two 
devices at a time for Bluetooth Audio.
Depending on the vehicle model or 
specifications, displayed screens and 
available functions may vary.
 [Option A
1 On the Home screen, press 
All Menus  > Setup  > Device 
Connections  >  Bluetooth  > 
Bluetooth Connections .  
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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 
.  
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![KIA NIRO PHEV 2023  Quick Start Guide Base Audio 9-10
[∧ ]/[∨ ] Buttons (Steering 
Wheel) 
(if equipped)
You can assign a function to the Search 
lever/button on your steering wheel.
Configuring the 
general system 
settings
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[∧ ]/[∨ ] Buttons (Steering 
Wheel) 
(if equipped)
You can assign a function to the Search 
lever/button on your steering wheel.
Configuring the 
general system 
settings
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[∧ ]/[∨ ] Buttons (Steering 
Wheel) 
(if equipped)
You can assign a function to the Search 
lever/button on your steering wheel.
Configuring the 
general system 
settings
You can customize your system settings, 
such as the time and date, the system 
language, and more.
Depending on the vehicle model or 
specifications, displayed screens and 
available options may vary.
On the Home screen, press  All 
Menus  > Setup  > General and 
select an option to change.
SW Info/Update (if equipped)
You can view your system′s version 
information or update it to the latest 
version. To update your system, visit your 
local dealership.
 \335 Caution
 \225Depending on data size, an update may 
take several minutes.
 \225Do not turn off the system or remove 
the storage device while the update is in 
progress. If the power supply is cut off 
or the storage device is removed from 
the system, it may corrupt the data or 
cause a system malfunction.
System Info
You can view your system information 
or reset your system settings to default 
values.  
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 [SW Info/Update (if equipped)
You can view your system′s version 
information or update it to the latest 
version. To update your system, visit your 
local dealership.
 \335 Caution
 \225Depending on data size, an update may 
take several minutes.
 \225Do not turn off the system or remove 
the storage device while the update is in 
progress. If the power supply is cut off 
or the storage device is removed from 
the system, it may corrupt the data or 
cause a system malfunction.
 [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 (if equipped)
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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Configuring the sound 
settings
You can adjust/modify sound settings 
such as speaker volume or sound effects.
Depending on the vehicle model or 
specifications, displayed screens and 
available options may vary.
On the Home screen, press All 
Menus  > Setup  > Sound and 
select an option to change.
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.
 [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.
Priority (if equipped)
You can set specific sounds to take priority 
over other sounds when they play at the 
same time.
 [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.  
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Screen Saver (if equipped)
You can select a screen saver option after 
turning off your screen by pressing and 
holding the Power button on the control 
panel.
 \225Analog Clock : The analog clock is 
displayed. To change the clock type, 
press 
.
 \225 Digital Clock : The digital clock is 
displayed.
 \225 None: No screen saver is displayed.
Extend Rear Camera Use (if 
equipped)
You can set the rear view screen to remain 
active even if you shift to any position 
other than ″R″ (Reverse) after backing up. 
When you shift to ″P″ (Park) or drive at a 
predetermined speed or faster, the rear 
view screen will be deactivated and the 
system will display the previous screen 
automatically.
Audio System ON/OFF  (if 
equipped)
You can set the audio system to stay on 
after the engine is turned off.
 [ Continue to Play Media when 
Vehicle Is Turned Off
You can set the radio or media player 
stays on for a given time after the vehicle 
is turned off.
Home Screen (if equipped)
You can change the widgets and 
menus displayed on the Home screen. 
Personalize the Home screen by adding 
your favorite menus. 
> See ″Changing the 
Home screen widgets″ or
 ″ Changing the Home 
screen menu icons.″  
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QHow do I pair a Bluetooth device 
with the system?
AOn the Home screen, press 
All Menus > Setup  > Device 
Connections  >  Bluetooth  > 
Bluetooth Connections  >  Add 
New . From the Bluetooth device 
you want to connect, search for 
and pair with your system. When 
you enter or confirm a Bluetooth 
passkey displayed on the system 
screen, the device is registered 
to the system's Bluetooth devices 
list and connected to the system 
automatically. 
> See ″Connecting 
Bluetooth devices .″
QWhat is a passkey?
AA passkey is the password used 
to authenticate the connection 
between the system and the mobile 
device. The passkey needs to be 
entered only once when you pair a 
mobile phone for the first time.
The initial passkey is ″0000.″ 
You can change it by pressing 
All Menus > Setup  > Device 
Connections  >  Bluetooth  > 
Bluetooth System Info  >  Passkey.
FAQ
Bluetooth
QWhat kinds of functions can I use 
with Bluetooth?
AYou can connect your mobile phone 
to make or answer calls hands 
free. You can also connect audio 
devices, such as MP3 players and 
mobile phones, to listen to music 
in your vehicle. 
> See ″Making a call 
via Bluetooth ″ or
 ″Listening to music via 
Bluetooth.″
QWhat is the difference between 
pairing a device and connecting a 
device?
APairing occurs through 
authenticating the system and 
a mobile device. Devices paired 
with the system can be connected 
and disconnected until they are 
deleted from the system. Bluetooth 
Handsfree features, such as making 
or answering calls or accessing 
contacts, are supported only in 
mobile phones connected with the 
system.  
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 \333Note
 \225You cannot play the following types of files:
 - Modified files (files whose file format has changed)
 -Variant files (for example, MP3 files encoded with WMA audio codec)
 \225Sound quality of music files using a bit rate in more than  192 kbps is not guaranteed.
 \225For files that do not use a fixed bit rate, some functions may not work or the playback time 
may be incorrect.
 \225If an error occurs when you play a file or the file is not in supported format, change the file 
format by using the latest encoding software.
 # USB storage devices
Item Specifications
Byte/Sector 64 kbyte or less
Format system FAT16/32 (recommended), exFAT, NTFS
 \333Note
 \225Operation is guaranteed only for a metal cover type USB storage device with a plug type 
connector.
 - USB storage devices with a plastic plug may not be recognized.
 -USB storage devices in memory card types, such as CF card or SD cards, may not be 
recognized.
 \225Any problems caused by the use of USB storage devices not listed in the following table 
are not covered by the warranty.
Product name Manufacturer
XTICK LG Electronics Inc.
BMK BMK Technology Co., Ltd.
SKY-DRV Sky Digital Co., Ltd.
TRANSCEND JetFlash Transcend Information, Inc.
Sandisk Cruzer SanDisk
Micro ZyRUS ZyRUS
NEXTIK Digiworks Co., Ltd.  
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Important information
Before using your system, read and follow 
all instructions and safety information 
provided in this user′s guide (″User′s 
Manual″). Not following precautions found 
in this guide can lead to an accident or 
other serious consequences.
Keep this guide in your 
vehicle
When kept in the vehicle, this guide will 
be a ready reference for you and other 
users unfamiliar with the system. Ensure 
that before using the system for the 
first time, all persons have access to this 
guide and read its instructions and safety 
information carefully.
Warning
Operating certain parts of this system 
while driving can distract your attention 
away from the road, and possibly cause an 
accident or other serious consequences. 
Do not change system settings or enter 
data non-verbally (using your hands) while 
driving. Stop the vehicle in a safe and 
legal manner before attempting these 
operations. This is important since setting 
up or changing some functions as you 
drive may distract your attention away 
from the road and removing your hands 
from the steering wheel may cause you to 
lose control of the vehicle.
General operation
 [Prolonged views of screen
Do not access any function requiring a 
prolonged view of the screen while you 
are driving. Pull over in a safe and legal 
manner before attempting to access 
a function of the system requiring 
prolonged attention. Even short views 
of the screen may be hazardous if your 
attention has been diverted away from 
your driving.
 [Volume setting
Do not raise the volume excessively. 
Keep the volume at a level where you can 
still hear outside traffic and emergency 
signals while driving. Driving while unable 
to hear these sounds could cause an 
accident.