steering KIA NIRO PHEV 2023 Quick Start Guide Base Audio

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\333Note
\225You can change the operation setting
for the rear view camera. On the Home
screen, press All Menus > Setup >
Advanced or Display > Extend Rear
Camera Use, and activate or deactivate
the Extend Rear Camera Use option.
If you activate the option, the rear view
screen will remain active even if you
shift to any position other than ″R″
(Reverse) after backing up. (if equipped)
\225 If an object comes too close to your
vehicle as you are parking the vehicle, a
warning beep will sound. To prevent an
accident that might result if you do not
hear the beep, you can set the system
to decrease the volume level of any
media playing automatically when you
are parking the vehicle. On the Home
screen, press All Menus > Setup >
Sound > Priority , Guidance or Driver
Assistance Warning > Parking Safety
Priority .
\225Even when your vehicle is in ″P″ (Park),
you can check the rear view by pressing
the [
] button in your vehicle (if
equipped).
Rear view screen
When you shift to ″R″ (Reverse) while the
engine is running, the system screen will
automatically display the rear view and
the parking guides.
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens may vary.
\225 Driving direction lines (yellow)
These lines show the directions of the
vehicle according to the steering angle.
\225Neutral direction lines (blue)
These lines indicate your vehicle′s
expected path with the steering wheel
in the neutral position. It can help you
determine whether the vehicle is in the
correct position in a parking space and
prevent you from parking too close to
the next vehicle. (if equipped)
\225Crash warning lines (red)
These lines are to help prevent a
collision.
You can also view the rear view screen by
pressing the [
] or [] button when
driving at less than 6 mph in ″D″ (Drive)
or ″N″ (Neutral). If you drive at 6 mph
or faster, the rear view screen will be
deactivated. (if equipped)

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Surround view monitor (if
equipped)
The surround view monitor feature
enables you to view the surroundings of
your vehicle by using multiple cameras
installed in the vehicle.
[ Checking your surroundings
while driving
(if equipped)
Press the [] or [] button.
\225 The front view with the surround view is
displayed on the screen.
\225The feature is activated only in the
following conditions:
- When you are driving at 6 mph or
slower, or 9 mph or slower in ″D″
(Drive), depending on the vehicle
model or specifications
-When you stop in ″D″ (Drive) or ″N″
(Neutral)
[Checking the rear top view (if
equipped)
With the rear top view feature, you can
look down at what is behind you.
On the rear view screen, press .
\225 The parking guides are displayed on the
rear top view screen.
- The parking guides indicate the space
necessary to open the tailgate of your
vehicle. It can help you see if there
is enough space to open the tailgate
after parking and if there is any
obstacle to opening it.
-An extension of your vehicle′s center
appears. It shows the path of your
vehicle′s center according to the
steering angle.
[Setting the rear view screen
(if equipped)
To change the screen settings,
press
on the rear view screen.
\225 Display Contents (if equipped): Select
what to display on the rear view screen.
\225 Display Settings: Adjust the brightness
and contrast of the camera screen.

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[Setting the surround view
screen
(if equipped)
To change the screen settings,
press
on the surround view
screen.
\225 Display Contents : Select what to display
on the rear view screen.
\225 Front View Default Mode: Select a
default view to be displayed when you
activate the surround view monitor
while driving.
\225Rear View Default Mode: Select a
default view to be displayed when the
surround view monitor is activated while
you are backing up.
\225Display Settings: Adjust the brightness
and contrast of the camera screen.
[Checking the rear top view (if
equipped)
On the surround view screen,
press
to look down at what is
behind you.
\225 The parking guides are displayed on the
rear top view screen.
- The parking guides indicate the space
necessary to open the tailgate of your
vehicle. It can help you see if there
is enough space to open the tailgate
after parking and if there is any
obstacle to opening it.
-An extension of your vehicle′s center
appears. It shows the path of your
vehicle′s center according to the
steering angle.

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Listening to the radio
You can search for radio stations through
various search methods and listen to
them. You can also save your favorite
radio stations to the preset list.
\334Warning
Driving while distracted can result in a
loss of vehicle control that may lead 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.
Turning on the radio
Press All Menus > Radio on the
Home screen, or press the Radio
button on the control panel.
\225 Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available functions may vary.
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a a Select a radio mode.
b b Activate or deactivate the HD Radio
mode (if equipped).
c c Display the options list.
\225Display Off (if equipped): Turn off
the screen. Press the screen to turn
it back on.
\225Enter Station : Change the radio
station by entering a radio frequency
manually.

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Saving radio stations
You can save your favorite radio stations
and listen to them by selecting from the
preset list.
Press the star icon next to the
current radio station information.
\225Alternatively, press and hold an empty
slot on the preset list (if equipped).
\225You can also press Menu > Station List
and save radio stations from the list of
available radio stations.
\333 Note
\225You can save up to 40 radio stations.
\225If you select a slot that is already filled,
the station will be replaced by the
station you are listening to (if equipped).
Listening to saved radio
stations
On the radio screen, select one of
the radio stations from the preset
list.
\225Alternatively, use the Search lever/
button on the steering wheel to scroll
through the radio stations on the preset
list.
Rearranging the preset list
(if equipped)
1 On the radio screen, press
Menu > Reorder Presets .
2 Press next to the radio
station you want to move and
drag it to a desired location.
\225Your changes will be applied to the
preset list immediately.
3 Press to finish.
Deleting saved radio
stations
1 On the radio screen, press
Menu > Delete Presets.
2 Select the radio station you
want to delete and press
Delete > Yes .
\225The selected radio station will be
deleted from the preset list.
\333 Note
If you are listening to one of the saved
radio stations, press the red star icon next
to the current radio station information to
delete the radio station.

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Using the media
\334Warning
Driving while distracted can result in a
loss of vehicle control that may lead 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.
Listening to music from a
USB device
You can play media files stored in portable
devices, such as USB storage devices
and MP3 players. Check compatible USB
storage devices and file specifications
before using the USB mode.
> See ″USB
mode.″
\333 Note
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, available buttons or the
appearance and layout of the USB port in
your vehicle may vary.
[Starting the USB player
1 Connect your USB device to the
USB port in the vehicle.
\225Playback may start immediately
depending on the device that you
connect to the system.
2 Press All Menus > Media on
the Home screen, or press the
Media button on the control
panel.
\225 The media player is displayed in full
screen.
\225If you have multiple media storage
devices, press the Media button on
the control panel again and press
USB Music on the media selection
window.
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\333Note
\225Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available functions may vary.
\225When connecting a USB storage device,
do not use an extension cable. If you use
a USB hub or an extension cable, the
device may not be recognized.
\225Fully insert a USB connector into the
USB port. Failure to do so may cause a
communication error.
\225When you disconnect a USB device, a
distorted noise may occur.
\225The system can play only files encoded
in a standard format.
\225The following types of USB devices may
not be recognized or work correctly:
- Encrypted MP3 players
-USB devices not recognized as
removable disks
\225A USB device may not be recognized
depending on its condition.
\225Some USB devices may be incompatible
with your system.
\225Depending on the USB device's type,
capacity, or the format of files, USB
recognition time may be longer.
\225Depending on the specification, some
USB devices may not support charging
via a USB connection.
[Controlling the USB player
Use the buttons on the media player
screen to control the music playback.
Pausing/Resuming playback
Press to pause music playback. Press
to resume playback.
Rewinding/Fast forwarding
Press and hold or to rewind or
fast forward the song.
\225 Alternatively, use the Search backward
button (SEEK) or the Search forward
button (TRACK) on the control panel.
\225You can also use the Search lever/
button on the steering wheel.
\225You can change the playback position
by pressing the progress bar on the
screen. Music will begin playing from
the selected location.

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Restarting the current playback
After three seconds of playback have
elapsed, press
to restart the current
song.
\225Alternatively, use the Search backward
button (SEEK) on the control panel.
\225You can also use the Search lever/
button on the steering wheel.
Playing the previous or next song
Press within the first three seconds
of the current song to play the previous
song. After three seconds of playback
have elapsed, press
twice. Press
to play the next song.
\225Alternatively, use the Search backward
button (SEEK) or the Search forward
button (TRACK) on the control panel.
\225You can also use the Search lever/
button on the steering wheel.
\225On the control panel, turn the Search
knob (TUNE FILE) to find the desired
song and press the knob within five
seconds to play the file. If no control
is detected within five seconds, the
search is canceled and the screen
displays information about the song
currently playing.
Playing repeatedly
Press to play a file on repeat.
\225Each time you press the button, the
corresponding mode icon appears on
the button.
\333 Note
Depending on the current playlist,
available repeat play modes may vary.
Playing in random order
Press to shuffle the play order.
Hiding the current file
Press Menu > Hide Current File to
hide the currently playing file from
the system. The file is moved to the
″Hidden_″ folder.
\333 Note
Only USB storage devices formatted in
FAT16/32 support hiding files.

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[Controlling the Bluetooth
audio player
Use the buttons on the media player
screen to control the music playback.
\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.
Option A
Option B
Pausing/Resuming playback
Press to pause music playback. Press
to resume playback.
Restarting the current playback
After three seconds of playback have
elapsed, press
to restart the current
song.
\225 Alternatively, use the Search backward
button (SEEK) on the control panel.
\225You can also use the Search lever/
button on the steering wheel.
Playing the previous or next song
Press twice to play the previous
song. Press
to play the next song.
\225 Alternatively, use the Search backward
button (SEEK) or the Search forward
button (TRACK) on the control panel.
\225You can also use the Search lever/
button on the steering wheel.

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Connecting Bluetooth
devices
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless
networking technology. Via Bluetooth,
you can connect nearby mobile devices
wirelessly to send and receive data
between connected devices. This enables
you to use your devices effectively.
On your system, you can use only the
Bluetooth Handsfree and Audio features.
Connect a mobile device that supports the
Bluetooth Handsfree or Audio feature.
\334Warning
Park your vehicle in a safe location before
connecting Bluetooth devices. Distracted
driving can cause a traffic accident and
lead to personal injury or death.
\333Note
For more information on Bluetooth-
enabled devices and their functional
compatibility, visit the Kia America website
(https://www.kia.com).
Pairing devices with your
system
For Bluetooth connections, first pair your
device with your system to add it to the
Bluetooth devices list. You can register up
to six devices.
1 On the Home screen, press
All Menus > Setup > Device
Connections > Bluetooth >
Bluetooth Connections > Add
New .
\225If you are pairing a device with your
system for the first time, you can
also press the Call/Answer button on
the steering wheel. Alternatively, on
the Home screen, press All Menus
> Phone.
2 Select a function you want to
use and press OK.
3 On the Bluetooth device you
want to connect, activate
Bluetooth, search for your
vehicle's system, and then
select it.