warning light KIA NIRO PHEV 2023 Quick Start Guide Base Audio

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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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Diagnosing your vehicle
You can diagnose your vehicle. With
a vehicle diagnosis, you can schedule
maintenance.
1 Park your vehicle in a safe
location.
\333Note
Depending on the vehicle model
or specifications, you may need to
ensure your vehicle is parked before
performing a diagnosis.
2 On the Home screen, press
All Menus > Kia Connect >
Vehicle Diagnostics .
\225A remote diagnosis will begin.
Refrain from using your system until
the diagnosis is complete and the
result is displayed on the screen.
If you move to another screen
while a diagnosis is in progress, the
diagnosis will be canceled.
3 Check the result displayed on
the screen.
\333 Note
\225A diagnosis result provided by this
service is only an estimation based
on data from your vehicle. Visit a Kia
dealership for a detailed diagnosis.
\225If a critical issue is detected with your
vehicle, an automatic diagnosis will start
and a warning light will display in the
instrument cluster. You will be notified
of the diagnosis result.
\225Your preferred dealership must be
registered on Owners.kia.com for you to
schedule maintenance with it.
Contacting roadside
assistance
If you encounter a disabled vehicle or
other problems while on the road, you can
contact the Kia Connect Center directly
for roadside assistance, vehicle towing or
service.
Press All Menus > Kia Connect
> Roadside Assist on the Home
screen, or press the [
] button in
your vehicle.
\225 When connecting with a roadside
assistance representative, please specify
the type of service you need.
\225To end the call, press End on the screen
or press the [
] button.
\333 Note
Depending on the network connection,
this feature may not work correctly.

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[SW Info/Update (if equipped)
You can view your system′s version
information or update it to the latest
version. To update your system, visit your
local dealership.
\335 Caution
\225Depending on data size, an update may
take several minutes.
\225Do not turn off the system or remove
the storage device while the update is in
progress. If the power supply is cut off
or the storage device is removed from
the system, it may corrupt the data or
cause a system malfunction.
[Storage
You can view your system′s memory
storage information.
[User′s Manual on Web (QR
Code)
You can access the web manual of the
system by scanning the QR code with your
smartphone.
\334 Warning
Park your vehicle in a safe location before
scanning the QR code. For safety reasons,
you are not able to access QR codes from
the system′s screen while the vehicle is
moving.
[Reset (if equipped)
You can reset your system settings to
default values. All user data stored in the
system will also be deleted.
Date & Time
You can set the current time and date or
change the time display format.
[GPS Time
You can set the system to receive time
information from the GPS. When you
deactivate this option, you can set the
time and date manually.
[Time Zone
You can select your time zone.
[Daylight Saving Time
You can apply daylight saving time.
[24 Hours
You can set the time in the 24 hour
format.

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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