remote control KIA NIRO PHEV 2023 Quick Start Guide Base Audio
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Steering wheel remote control
Note: Depending on the vehicle model and specifications, the illustration shown may differ in appearance and layout.
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a Mode button \225Change the mode (radio, media, etc.). \225Press and hold to access the function setting screen.
b Voice recognition button \225Start or end voice recognition of a connected smartphone via phone projection. (The 
button′s operation may vary depending on smartphone specifications.)
c Search lever \225While listening to the radio, switch between the stations on the preset list. Press and 
hold to search for a station.
 \225While playing media, change the track/file. Press and hold to rewind or fast forward 
(except for the Bluetooth audio mode).
d Volume lever/Mute button \225Adjust the sound volume. \225Press to mute or unmute the system. \225While playing media, press to pause or resume playback.
e Custom button \225Use a custom function. \225Press and hold to access the function setting screen.
f Call/Answer/Call end button \225Start connecting a mobile phone via Bluetooth. \225After a Bluetooth phone connection is made, access your call history. Press and hold to 
dial the most recent phone number.
 \225When a call comes in, answer the call. Press and hold to reject the call. \225During a call, end the call.    
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Component names and functions
The following explains the names and functions of the components on your system's control 
panel and steering wheel remote control.
Control panel
 \333Note
 \225Depending on the vehicle model or specifications, the system components' appearance 
and layout may differ from the actual product. Refer to the Quick Reference Guide.
 \225For information on Infotainment/Climate Switchable Controller, refer to Infotainment/
Climate Switchable Controller Manual ( http://webmanual.kia.com/SwitchableController/
index.html) (if equipped).
Radio button \225 Turn on the radio. While listening to the radio, press 
repeatedly to change the radio mode.
 \225Press and hold to display the radio/media selection 
window (if equipped).
Media button
 \225 Play content from a media storage device.
 \225Press and hold to display the radio/media selection 
window.
Custom button (
) \225 Use a custom function.
 \225Press and hold to access the function setting screen.
Power button (PWR, POWER, 
)/Volume knob (VOL , )
 \225Turn the radio/media function on or off.
 \225Press and hold to turn off the screen and the sound.
 \225Turn to adjust the system sound volume.
Reset button
 \225 Restart the system.
Search backward/forward 
button (SEEK/ TRACK)
 \225While listening to the radio, change the station.
 \225While playing media, change the track/file. Press 
and hold to rewind or fast forward (except for the 
Bluetooth audio mode).  
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Setup button \225Access the settings screen.
 \225Press and hold to access the version information 
screen.
Search knob (TUNE FILE, 
)
 \225 While listening to the radio, adjust the frequency or 
change the station.
 \225While playing media, search for a track/file (except for 
the Bluetooth audio mode).
 \225During a search, press to select the current track/file.
Steering wheel remote control
 \333 Note
Depending on the vehicle model or specifications, the system components' appearance and 
layout may differ from the actual product. Refer to the Quick Reference Guide.
Voice recognition button  () \225Start or end voice recognition of a connected 
smartphone via phone projection. (The button′s 
operation may vary depending on smartphone 
specifications.)
Mode button
 \225 Change the mode (radio, media, etc.).
 \225Press and hold to access the function setting screen.
Volume lever/button   
( + /-, 
+/-)
 \225 Adjust the sound volume.
Mute button (
) \225 Mute or unmute the system.
 \225While playing media, pause or resume playback.
Search lever/button (
 ) \225 While listening to the radio, switch between the 
stations on the preset list. Press and hold to search for 
a station.
 \225While playing media, change the track/file. Press 
and hold to rewind or fast forward (except for the 
Bluetooth audio mode).  
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 \333Note
 \225When phone projection is active, you 
cannot change the phone projection 
settings. To change the settings, remove 
the USB cable from your system.
 \225Depending on Google′s policies, the 
icons on the main screen of Android 
Auto may change.
 \225Depending on Google′s policies, apps 
or functions that are compatible with 
Android Auto may change. To check 
compatible apps, visit the Android 
homepage (https://www.android.com/
auto).
 \225To use phone projection in optimized 
environments, update your 
smartphone′s operating system to the 
latest version.
 \225Depending on the connected device′s 
hardware, firmware, and operating 
system versions, the recognition time 
may vary.
 \225Using phone projection may result in 
mobile communication charges.
 \225Depending on the network signal status, 
some functions may not work correctly.
 \225Avoid controlling your smartphone 
while phone projection is in use.
 \225While you are using Android Auto, the 
following functions are unavailable:
 - USB mode
 -Searches using the control panel or 
the steering wheel remote control
 -Apple CarPlay
Using Apple CarPlay via 
a USB connection (if wired 
connectivity is supported)
You can connect your iPhone and system 
via Apple CarPlay and control your iPhone 
apps on the system′s screen.
Before using Apple CarPlay, be sure to 
check the following:
Apple CarPlay support on your 
iPhone
Visit the Apple homepage ( https://
www.apple.com/ios/carplay) and check 
the iPhone models that support Apple 
CarPlay.
Apple CarPlay and Siri activated or 
updated on your iPhone
On your iPhone, ensure that Apple 
CarPlay and Siri are activated. If your 
iPhone does not have the functions, 
update the iPhone′s operating system to 
the latest version.  
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 \333Note
 \225When phone projection is active via USB, 
you cannot change the USB connectivity 
setting. To change the setting, remove 
the USB cable from your system.
 \225Depending on Google′s policies, the 
icons on the main screen of Android 
Auto may change.
 \225Depending on Google′s policies, apps 
or functions that are compatible with 
Android Auto may change. To check 
compatible apps, visit the Android 
homepage (https://www.android.com/
auto).
 \225To use phone projection in optimized 
environments, update your 
smartphone′s operating system to the 
latest version.
 \225Depending on the connected device′s 
hardware, firmware, and operating 
system versions, the recognition time 
may vary.
 \225Using phone projection may result in 
mobile communication charges.
 \225Depending on the network signal status, 
some functions may not work correctly.
 \225The wireless connection may not 
work correctly due to electromagnetic 
interference or other environmental 
factors.
 \225Avoid controlling your smartphone 
while phone projection is in use.
 \225While you are using Android Auto, the 
following functions are unavailable:
 - Searches using the control panel or 
the steering wheel remote control
 -Apple CarPlay
 \225If your wireless connection is poor, 
generate a new passkey by pressing  All 
Menus  > Setup  > Wi-Fi  > Generate 
New Wi-Fi Passkey, and then try again.
 \333 Note
 \225Even if you start phone projection 
while music is playing in your 
smartphone′s music player, music 
playback may not automatically 
switch to your system. To play music 
via the system, open the music 
player on the phone projection 
screen and begin playback, or 
press and hold the Media button 
and select an appropriate phone 
projection function from the media 
selection window.
 \225When you are using your 
smartphone′s navigation via phone 
projection, sounds from both the 
system′s radio/media function 
and the navigation will be output 
through your vehicle′s speakers. 
When you turn the Volume knob 
while both sounds are being output, 
the navigation volume is adjusted 
first.
6 To end Android Auto, remove 
the USB cable from your 
system or disconnect the 
smartphone from the phone 
projection devices list.  
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Index
A
advanced system settings 9-7
all menus 1-15
Android Auto
settings 9-18
via USB connection 2-3
via wireless connection 2-7
Apple CarPlay
settings 9-18
via USB connection 2-5
via wireless connection 2-12
audio system, set 9-22
B
battery warning 1-9
beep, set 9-19
blue light filter settings 9-21
Bluetooth audio player
pausing/resuming 5-8
playing 5-6
playing the previous/next file 5-8
restarting playback 5-8
Bluetooth information 9-6
Bluetooth mode
connecting devices 6-3
deleting devices 6-6
disconnecting devices 6-5
pairing devices 6-2
Bluetooth phone
answering a call 6-13
call history 6-7
contacts list 6-10
favorites list 6-8
functions during a call 6-14
keypad 6-11
making a call 6-6
switching calls 6-15
Bluetooth settings 9-6
Bluetooth specifications 10-15
brightness mode, set 9-19
brightness settings 9-20
button settings 9-9
C
call history 6-6
charging current, set 3-5
charging management 3-3
climate control system 2-20, 2-21
climate settings 9-4
coasting, set 9-3
component names and functions control panel
custom button 1-5
media button 1-5
power button/volume knob 1-5
radio button 1-5
reset button 1-5, 10-6
search backward/forward 
button 1-5
search knob 1-6
setup button 1-6
steering wheel remote control
call/answer button 1-7
call end button 1-7
custom button 1-7
mode button 1-6
mute button 1-6   
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T
time and date settings 9-11
touch screen, control 1-9
touch sound, set 9-19
troubleshooting
Bluetooth connection 10-3
display 10-2
phone projection 10-4
sound 10-2
system operation 10-6
USB playback 10-3
U
USB mode
connecting devices 5-2
device specifications 10-13
file specifications 10-12
USB player
accessing lists 5-6
hiding files 5-5
pausing/resuming 5-4
playing 5-2
playing the previous/next file 5-5
repeat play 5-5
restarting playback 5-5
rewinding/fast forwarding 5-4
shuffle play 5-5
USB port 5-2
V
valet mode 2-25
vehicle settings 9-2
voice memos
playing 7-3
recording 7-3
volume settings 9-14, 9-15, 9-18
search lever/button, set 9-10
seat change notification, set 9-4, 9-5
seat settings 9-5
settings
advanced system settings 9-7
button settings 9-9
device connection settings 9-6
display settings 9-19
general system settings 9-10
Kia Connect settings 8-7, 9-23
sound settings 9-14
vehicle settings 9-2
Wi-Fi settings 9-24
SiriusXM radio 4-7
sound effect settings 9-15
sound output level, set 9-16
sound position, set 9-16
sound priority settings 9-14
sound-reactive mood light 2-23
sound settings 9-14
status icons 10-7
steering wheel remote control 1-6
surround view monitor
display settings 2-19
rear top view 2-19
surround view while backing up 2-18
surround view while driving 2-17
system information 9-10
system reset 10-6
system specifications
Bluetooth 10-15
common 10-14
media player 10-12
modem RF 10-15
radio 10-14
Wi-Fi 10-16
system, turn on/off 1-8