display KIA NIRO PHEV 2023 Quick Start Guide Base Audio

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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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Configuring the
display settings
You can change the settings for the screen
display.
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available options may vary.
On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Setup > Display and
select an option to change.
Mode (if equipped)
You can set the screen brightness mode.
[ Automatic
You can set the system brightness to
be adjusted according to the ambient
lighting conditions or the headlamp
status.
Reset (if equipped)
You can reset your sound settings to
default values.
Touch sound ( Beep)
You can turn the touch sound on or off
by pressing Beep on the sound settings
screen.

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Blue Light Filter
The blue light filter reduces eye fatigue by
adjusting the levels of blue light displayed
by the screen.
[Use Blue Light Filter
You can set to use the blue light filter.
After enabling the blue light filter, you can
adjust the intensity.
\333 Note
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, adjusting the intensity may
not be available.
[Blue Light Filter Settings
You can set the system to activate the blue
light filter automatically according to the
ambient lighting conditions or manually
enter a period for when to use the blue
light filter.
\225 Automatic : The blue light filter will
function automatically according to the
ambient lighting conditions.
\225 Scheduled Time: The blue light filter will
function during the set period.
[Link to Cluster Illumination
Control
(if equipped)
You can set system brightness to be
adjusted to match the instrument cluster′s
brightness. If deactivated, this feature
allows you to adjust screen brightness
in day or night mode, depending on the
mode selected.
[Daylight (if equipped)
You can adjust screen brightness in day
mode when you select Daylight in the
Mode option.
[ Night (if equipped)
You can adjust screen brightness in night
mode when you select Night in the Mode
option.
\333 Note
To restore the default settings for the
brightness modes, press Reset.

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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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Configuring the Kia
Connect settings
(if
equipped)
You can access the settings and
information for Kia Connect services.
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available options may vary.
On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Setup > Kia Connect
and select an option to change.
Activate Service
You can activate Kia Connect services by
creating a new account in your system or
entering the verification code received
from Owners.kia.com.
> See ″Activating Kia
Connect services .″
911 Connect
You can enable or disable automatic
connection to 911 in the event of
emergency.
> See ″Using 911 Connect .″
Modem Information
You can view your vehicle′s modem
information or update your modem.
Modem Status
You can check the current modem status.
Media Change
Notifications
(if equipped)
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.
Reset (if equipped)
You can reset your display settings to
default values.
Display Off
You can turn off the screen by pressing
Display Off on the display settings screen.
Press the screen to turn it back on.

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Configuring the Wi-Fi
settings
(if equipped)
You can change the Wi-Fi connection
settings for wireless phone projection.
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available options may vary.
On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Setup > Wi-Fi and
select an option to change.
Use Wi-Fi for Phone
Projection
You can activate or deactivate wireless
connectivity for phone projection.
Generate New Wi-Fi
Passkey
You can generate a new Wi-Fi passkey
for wireless connections. If your wireless
connection is poor, renew the passkey
and try again.

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Troubleshooting
Before reporting a malfunctioning system, refer to the following table for troubleshooting
tips. If the problem persists or you are unable to locate your specific need, contact your
place of purchase or dealer.
Sound and display
SymptomPossible causeSolution
No sound System turned off
\225Ensure that the engine start/stop button
is set to ″ACC″ or ″ON.″
\225Press the Power button to turn on the
system.
Low volume level Turn the Volume knob on the control panel
to adjust the volume.
System muted Press the Mute button on the steering
wheel to unmute the system.
Sound is heard from
only one speaker. Unbalanced sound
outputOn the
All Menus screen, press Setup >
Sound and select where you want the
sound to come from.
Sound is cut off or
a distorted noise is
heard. System vibration
This is not a malfunction. Vibration can
cause distortion and even cut off sound.
The system will function normally when the
vibration stops.
The image quality is
deteriorated. System vibration
This is not a malfunction. Vibration can
cause distortion. The system will function
normally when the vibration stops.
Aged or
deteriorated
screen If the problem persists, contact your place
of purchase or dealer.
Small red, blue, or
green dots appear on
the screen. Because the LCD is manufactured with
technology requiring extremely high pixel
density, dead, stuck or poorly lit pixels may
occur. The permitted amount is no more
than 0.01 % of the total pixels.

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SymptomPossible causeSolution
When phone
projection starts or is
in use, a black screen
is displayed. Smartphone
malfunctioning
\225
If phone projection is active via USB,
disconnect the USB cable from the
smartphone and reconnect the cable.
\225If phone projection is active via
wireless connection, access the phone
projection devices list, disconnect the
smartphone, and reconnect it.
\225Reset the smartphone and reconnect it.
System operation
Symptom Possible causeSolution
The previously used
media mode is not
activated after the
system turns off and
back on. Poor connection or
playback error
If the corresponding media storage
device is not connected or has a problem
in playback when you turn on the
system, the mode you previously used
will be activated. Reconnect the media
storage device or restart playback.
The system is slow or
it does not respond. Internal system error
\225
Press and hold the Reset button with
a suitable tool, such as a pen or a
paperclip.
\225If the problem persists, contact your
place of purchase or dealer.
The system does not
turn on. Fuse shorted
\225
Visit a repair shop and replace with a
suitable fuse.
\225If the problem persists, contact your
place of purchase or dealer.

10-7
Downloading contacts and call
history from a mobile phone
connected via Bluetooth to the
system
[Kia Connect (if equipped)
Kia Connect network signal
strength
Kia Connect network signal
strength (roaming)
Kia Connect service expired or
not subscribed
Kia Connect call in progress
911 Connect activated
[Rear seat status (if
equipped)
Quiet mode activated
[ Wireless charging (if
equipped)
Wireless charging in progress
Wireless charging completed
Wireless charging error
\333 Note
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, some status icons may not
be displayed.
System status icons
Status icons appear at the top right of
the screen to display the current system
status.
Familiarize yourself with the status icons
that appear when you perform certain
actions or functions and their meanings.
[Mute and voice
recording
Radio and media muted
Voice memo recording
[Bluetooth
Mobile phone connected via
Bluetooth
Audio device connected via
Bluetooth
Mobile phone and audio device
connected via Bluetooth
Bluetooth call in progress
Microphone turned off during
Bluetooth call

10-8
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.