steering wheel KIA NIRO PHEV 2023 Quick Start Guide Base Audio

6-9
\333Note
\225You can register up to 10 favorites for
each device.
\225To delete one of your favorites, on the
favorites screen, press Menu > Delete.
\225 When you connect a new mobile phone,
your favorites set for the previous
mobile phone will not be displayed, but
they will remain in your system until
you delete the previous phone from the
devices list.
[Making a call through the
favorites list
1 On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Phone.
\225 Alternatively, press the Call/Answer
button on the steering wheel.
\225If the Bluetooth Handsfree feature
is deactivated, the device selection
pop-up window appears. Connect
a mobile phone by selecting one
from your list of paired devices or by
pairing a new one.
2 On the Bluetooth phone
screen, press
.
3 Select a contact from your
favorites list to make a call.
\225You can find the contact you want by
using the Search lever/button on the
steering wheel.
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a a Search for and connect another
Bluetooth device (if equipped).
b b Display the options list.
\225Display Off (if equipped): Turn
off the screen. Press the screen
to turn it back on.
\225Edit: Register phone numbers
from the downloaded contacts
as your favorites or change your
favorites.
\225Delete: Delete phone numbers
from your favorites list.
\225Privacy Mode : Activate privacy
mode to protect your personal
information. In the privacy
mode, personal data will not be
displayed.
\225 Change Device (if equipped):
Search for and connect another
Bluetooth device.
\225Bluetooth Settings : Change
the settings for Bluetooth
connections.
\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 Contacts registered as your
favorites

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Dialing from your contacts
list
You can make a call by selecting one
of your contacts downloaded from the
connected mobile phone.
1 On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Phone.
\225 Alternatively, press the Call/Answer
button on the steering wheel.
\225If the Bluetooth Handsfree feature
is deactivated, the device selection
pop-up window appears. Connect
a mobile phone by selecting one
from your list of paired devices or by
pairing a new one.
2 On the Bluetooth phone
screen, press
.
3 Select a contact from the
contacts list to make a call.
\225You can find the contact you want by
using the Search lever/button on the
steering wheel.
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a a Search for and connect another
Bluetooth device (if equipped).
b b Display the options list.
\225Display Off (if equipped): Turn
off the screen. Press the screen
to turn it back on.
\225Download : Download your
mobile phone contacts.
\225 Search: Enter a contact's name
or phone number to search the
list.
\225Privacy Mode : Activate privacy
mode to protect your personal
information. In the privacy
mode, personal data will not be
displayed.
\225 Change Device (if equipped):
Search for and connect another
Bluetooth device.
\225Bluetooth Settings : Change
the settings for Bluetooth
connections.
\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 Enter a contact′s name or phone
number to search the list.
e e Contacts downloaded from your
mobile phone
f f Select an initial letter to find
contacts quickly.

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\333Note
\225Only contacts in the supported format
can be downloaded and displayed from
the Bluetooth device. Contacts from
some apps will not be included.
\225Up to 5,000 contacts can be downloaded
from your device.
\225Some mobile phones may not support
the download function.
\225Contacts stored both in the phone and
in the SIM card are downloaded. With
some mobile phones, contacts in the
SIM card may not be downloaded.
\225If you have set up speed dial numbers
on the mobile phone, you can make a
call by pressing and holding a speed
dial number on the keypad. Depending
on the mobile phone type, the speed
dialing function may not be supported.
\225Permission is required to download
contacts from the mobile phone. When
you attempt to download data, you
may need to permit the download on
the mobile phone. If the download
fails, check the mobile phone screen for
any notification or the mobile phone's
permission setting.
\225Depending on the mobile phone type or
status, downloading may take longer.
\225When you download your contacts, any
old data will be deleted.
\225You cannot edit or delete your contacts
on the system.
\225When you connect a new mobile phone,
your contacts downloaded from the
previous mobile phone will not be
displayed, but they will remain in your
system until you delete the previous
phone from the devices list.
Dialing from the keypad
You can make a call by entering a phone
number manually on the keypad.
\334 Warning
Never dial a phone number by entering
it manually while driving. This may
distract your attention, making it
difficult to recognize external conditions
and reducing the ability to cope with
unexpected situations, which may lead to
an accident.
1 On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Phone.
\225 Alternatively, press the Call/Answer
button on the steering wheel.
\225If the Bluetooth Handsfree feature
is deactivated, the device selection
pop-up window appears. Connect
a mobile phone by selecting one
from your list of paired devices or by
pairing a new one.
2 On the Bluetooth phone
screen, press
.

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Answering a call via
Bluetooth
You can accept or reject calls and use
convenient functions during a call.
Accepting or rejecting a
call
When a call comes in, a notification pop-
up window of the incoming call appears
on the system screen.
To answer the call, press Accept.
\225Alternatively, press the Call/Answer
button on the steering wheel.
To reject the call, press Reject.
\334Warning
\225Park your vehicle in a safe location
before connecting any Bluetooth
devices. Distracted driving can cause
a traffic accident and lead to personal
injury or death.
\225Never pick up your mobile phone
while driving. Use of a mobile phone
may distract your attention, making it
difficult to recognize external conditions
and reducing the ability to cope with
unexpected situations, which may lead
to an accident.
\333 Note
\225Depending on the mobile phone type,
call rejection may not be supported.
\225Once your mobile phone is connected
to the system, the call sound may be
output through the vehicle′s speakers
even after you exit the vehicle if the
phone is within the connection range.
To end the connection, disconnect the
device from the system or deactivate
Bluetooth on the device.
\225You can activate privacy mode by
pressing Privacy Mode on the incoming
call pop-up window. In privacy mode,
contact information will not be
displayed. To deactivate privacy mode,
press Menu > Privacy Mode on the
Bluetooth phone screen.

7-2
Using Voice Memo
You can record voice memos using the
microphone installed in your vehicle and
play voice memos on your system.
\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.
Starting Voice Memo
On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Voice Memo.
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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.
\225Delete: Delete voice memos.
\225Save to USB Device : Save voice
memos to a USB storage device.
Check the specifications of USB
storage devices to determine
whether they are compatible.
> See
″ USB storage devices .″
\225Storage Information : View
information on the storage space
used for your voice memos.
\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 Adjust the recording volume (if
equipped).
d d List of your voice memos. Press a voice
memo to play it.
e e Start or pause recording.
f f Stop recording.

8-4
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.

9-4
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
.

9-5
[Defog/Defrost Options (if
equipped)
You can change the defog/defrost
settings.
\225 Defog/Defrost : Set to activate air
ventilation or operate the air conditioner
automatically to defog or defrost the
windshield.
\225 Auto Defog: Set to operate the climate
control system automatically to
prevent fog from forming on the front
windshield.
[Climate Features (if equipped)
You can change the settings for the
climate control features.
\225 Lock Rear Climate Controls (if
equipped): Set to prevent operation of
the climate control system from the rear
seats.
\225 Rear Climate Controls : Check the
current status and control the rear seat
climate control system via the system
screen.
Seat (if equipped)
You can change the settings of the seats
in your vehicle.
[ 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.
[Rear Seat Heating Control (if
equipped)
You can adjust the heater settings of the
rear seats manually.

9-8
Steering Wheel MODE
Button
You can switch between different radio/
media functions when pressing the Mode
button on your steering wheel.
Home Screen
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.″
Media Change
Notifications
You can set to briefly display media
information at the top of the screen
when not on the main media screen. If
you change the media item by using any
controls on the control panel or steering
wheel, media information will appear
regardless of this setting.
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.

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Configuring the
button settings
(if
equipped)
You can customize the button functions.
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available options may vary.
On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Setup > Button and
select an option to change.
Custom Button ☆ (Audio)
You can assign a function to the Custom
button on your control panel.
Custom Button ★ (Steering
Wheel)
(if equipped)
You can assign a function to the Custom
button on your steering wheel.
MODE Button (Steering
Wheel)
You can switch between different radio/
media functions when pressing the Mode
button on your steering wheel.