display KIA NIRO PHEV 2023 Quick Start Guide Base Audio

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a a Exterior temperature
b b 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.
c c Return to the previous level.
d d Interior temperature (driver′s seat) (if
equipped)
e e Air direction
f f Interior temperature (passenger′s
seat) (if equipped)
g g Fan speed and auto defogging system
(ADS) deactivated (if equipped)
h h AUTO mode activated
i i Air conditioner turned on
j j SYNC mode activated. In SYNC
mode, the temperature you set will
be used for the driver′s seat and the
passenger′s seat. (if equipped)
k k Interior temperature (if equipped)
l l DRIVER ONLY mode activated. In
DRIVER ONLY mode, air conditioning
or heating will be used only for the
driver′s seat. (if equipped)
m m Heater turned on (if equipped)
Using the climate
control system
(if
equipped)
You can check the current status of the
climate control system via the system
screen.
Press All Menus > Climate on
the Home screen, or press the
[ CLIMATE] button in your vehicle.
\225For more information on how to use
the climate control system, refer to the
owner′s manual of your vehicle.
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Using the rear seat
climate control system
(if equipped)
You can check the current status and
control the rear seat climate control
system via the system screen.
Press All Menus > Rear Climate
Controls on the Home screen, or
press the [ REAR] button in your
vehicle.
\225 If the climate control system supports
the AUTO mode, you will see the climate
control screen shown below.
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a a Display the options list.
\225Display Off: Turn off the screen.
Press the screen to turn it back
on.
\225Lock Controls : Set to prevent
operation of the climate control
system from the rear seats.
\225 Climate Settings: Customize the
climate control settings.
> See
″ Climate (if equipped) .″
If you operate the climate control system
while using your system, the climate
control settings are displayed at the top of
the screen.
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\333Note
\225The interior temperature is displayed in
units of 1 °F.
\225The AUTO mode will be deactivated
automatically in the following situations:
- When you adjust the fan speed or
direction
-When you turn on or off the air
conditioner
-When you activate the front
windshield defroster
\225Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available functions may vary.

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Viewing driving
information
(if equipped)
You can view your driving patterns by
checking information such as driving time,
distance, idling time ratio, and speed
distribution. Use driving information
to ensure safe and economical vehicle
operation.
1 On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Driving Info .
2 View your vehicle′s driving
information.
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a a Update driving information with
the up-to-date data.
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.
\333 Note
You can use this function only when your
vehicle is parked with the engine running.
\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 Adjust the interior temperature.
d d Adjust the air direction.
e e Adjust the fan speed.
f f Activate the AUTO mode. The
AUTO mode will be deactivated
automatically if you adjust the
climate control system by using the
buttons. (if equipped)
g g Turn off the climate control system.
\225 If the climate control system does not
support the AUTO mode, you will see
the climate control screen shown below.
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\333 Note
\225For more information on how to use
the climate control system, refer to the
owner′s manual of your vehicle.
\225Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available functions may vary.

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3 Select a lighting mode and
customize the lighting settings.
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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.
\225Reset: Reset your sound-reactive
mood light settings to the
default values.
\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 Select a color theme. Based on the
selected color theme, the interior
lighting changes its colors in
various patterns.
d d Select the color of the lighting. The
lighting provides a continuous soft
glow effect in the selected color.
e e Activate the sound-reactive mood
light.
f f Select a theme or color according
to the selected lighting mode.
g g Synchronize the lighting with the
playing music.
h h Adjust the brightness level of the
lighting.
Using the sound-
reactive mood light
(if
equipped)
You can customize your vehicle′s lighting
to create a variety of atmospheres.
You can also set the lighting to change
according to the mood of the music you
are playing.
\334 Warning
For your safety, you cannot change the
sound-reactive mood light settings while
the vehicle is moving. Park your vehicle
in a safe location before changing the
settings.
1 On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Sound Mood Lamp .
2 Press Sound Mood Lamp to
activate the sound-reactive
mood light.

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a a Display the options list.
\225Display Off: 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 Activate or deactivate the quiet
mode.
\333 Note
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available functions may vary.
Viewing Kia Connect
notices
(if equipped)
You can access notices received from the
Kia Connect Center.
\334Warning
For your safety, you cannot view Kia
Connect notices while your vehicle is
moving. Park your vehicle in a safe place
before accessing notices.
1 On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Notifications .
\333Note
\225If synchronization is activated, the
lighting is turned off when you do not
play music or the system is muted.
\225When a door is open, the lighting is
automatically turned off.
\225Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available functions may vary.
Using the quiet mode
for the rear seats
(if
equipped)
You can control the system volume for
sleeping or resting in the rear seats.
1 On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Quiet Mode.
2 Press Quiet Mode to activate
it.
\225 The rear seat audio is muted. If the
audio volume for the front seats is
high, it will decrease automatically.
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Using the valet mode
(if equipped)
In valet mode, your system′s screen and
buttons are locked so you can protect
your personal data in the system, such as
your call history.
\333Note
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available functions may vary.
Activating the valet mode
1 On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Valet Mode.
2 Enter a new password in the
password input field and
enter the password again for
confirmation.
\225 The password you set will be used
for deactivating the valet mode, so
be sure to remember the password.
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2 Select a notice from the list.
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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.
\225Show Notification Popup : Set
whether the system displays
a notification pop-up window
when a new Kia Connect notice
arrives.
\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 Urgent notice indicator

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Deactivating the valet
mode
To deactivate the valet mode, enter your
password.
\333Note
If you enter an incorrect password five
times in a row, you cannot deactivate the
valet mode on the system. Reset the valet
mode password on the Kia Connect app
or contact the Kia Connect Center (844-
886-9411) to deactivate the valet mode.
a a Display the options list.
\225Display Off: 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 Delete the last digit you entered.
d d Enter your password by using the
keypad.
e e Clear all digits you entered.
\333 Note
Once the valet mode is activated, you can
view your vehicle′s information via the
Kia Connect app. The following types of
information are available:
\225The time when you activated the valet
mode
\225The time when your vehicle′s engine
stopped
\225The driving distance, driving duration,
and highest speed since you activated
the valet mode

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Using the Plug-in
Hybrid menu
(PHEV only)
You can use various features for plug-in
hybrid electric vehicles, such as viewing
your vehicle′s energy information or
scheduling a charging of your vehicle.
Starting the Plug-in Hybrid
menu
(PHEV only)
On the Home screen, press All
Menus > PHEV.
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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.
\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 View information related to energy,
such as the drivable distance and
battery status.
> See ″Viewing energy
information (PHEV only) .″
d d Schedule battery chargings or
customize related options.
> See ″Using
the charging management features (PHEV
only).″
e e View the real-time eco-driving
information.
> See ″Viewing eco-driving
information (PHEV only) .″
f f View the real-time energy flow. > See
″ Viewing the energy flow (PHEV only) .″
\333Note
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available functions may vary.
Viewing energy
information
(PHEV only)
You can view the current status of the
battery, the drivable distance, and
information about the charging time.
1 On the Home screen, press
All Menus > PHEV > Energy
Information .
2 View your vehicle′s energy
information.
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a a 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.
b b Return to the previous level.
c c View the current battery status and
drivable distance.
d d View the estimated time until
your vehicle is fully charged by AC
charging.
\333 Note
The drivable distance is an estimate based
on the real-time fuel efficiency. If your
driving pattern changes, the estimated
drivable distance will change accordingly.
Using the charging
management features
(PHEV only)
You can schedule battery charges
according to a preset departure time.
[Setting the departure time
1 On the Home screen, press
All Menus > PHEV > Charge
Management > Charging
Settings.
2 Press next to Next
Departure.
3 Select a departure setting
option and press
next to it.

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c c View your fuel economy
displayed in a graph as well as
your accumulated average fuel
economy according to your driving
pattern.
d d Reset the fuel efficiency graphs to
the default values.
e e View the records of your previous
drives, such as the date, driving
distance, and fuel efficiency.
f f The record with the best fuel
efficiency
\333Note
\225The fuel efficiency graphs will be
updated every two and a half minutes.
\225When the engine is stopped, the
fuel efficiency graphs will be reset
automatically. However, the average
fuel efficiency value will not be reset.
Viewing eco-driving
information
(PHEV only)
1 On the Home screen, press All
Menus > PHEV > ECO Driving.
2 View your eco-driving
information.
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a a Display the options list.
\225 Delete History (fuel economy
history only): Delete your driving
history.
\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.