2020 KIA NIRO EV phone

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Steering wheel remote control
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The shape may differ depending on the vehicle model and
specifications. For more information, see “Quick Reference
Guide” that is separately provided.
Voice Recognition
button
(
)
000E Press to start voice recognition
and press and hold to end voice
recognition.
000EPress and hold to start or end
voice recognition of a connected
smartphone via phone projection.
(The button’s operation may
vary depending on smartphone
specifications.)
MODE button
000E Press the button repeatedly to
change the system mode (radio,
media, etc.).
000EPress and hold the button to display
the settings for the Steering wheel
MODE button:
> see “
Steering Wheel
MODE Button.”
Volume lever/
button (+/-) 000E Volume adjustment.
Mute button
(
)
000E Press the button to mute or unmute
the volume (except for navigation
sound).
000EPress the button to pause or resume
playback.
TUNE knob/
FILE knob/
ENTER button 000ETurn the knob to change the
frequency and channel while listening
to the radio.
000ETurn the knob while playing media to
scan for music or file.
000EPress the button to select a channel,
music, or file during a search.
000ETurn the knob on the map screen to
zoom in or out the map (if activated).
> See “
TUNE Knob Function.”
000E When you press and hold the button,
the TUNE Knob Function screen
appears.
> See “
TUNE Knob Function.”
System Reset
button 000E Restarts the system.

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Turning the system on or off
The following explains how to turn on or off the system. Before
using the system, be sure to read the user's manual for safe and
convenient manipulation.
Turning on the system
1 Turn on the vehicle.
2 When a safety warning message appears, read it
and touch Confirm.
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To change the display language, touch Language.
Type A
Move lever/button
(
/)
000E While listening to the radio, switch
between the stations on the preset
list. Press and hold to search for a
station.
000EWhile playing media, change the
track/file. Press and hold to rewind or
fast forward (except for the Bluetooth
audio mode).
Call button
(
)
000E Before connection of Bluetooth: Press
to display the Bluetooth connection
window.
000EAfter connection of Bluetooth: Press
to display the recent calls list, press
and hold to redial the last number,
and press for an incoming call to
answer it.
000EOn a Bluetooth call: Press to switch
to Call Waiting and press and hold
to switch between the system and
mobile phone.
End Call button
(
)
000E During a Bluetooth call, press to end
the call.
000EPress to ignore a call with the
Bluetooth connected.

Useful functions
Using the First Run Setup
Using the phone projection function Using the driving assist display
Using the climate control system
Using the rear-seat climate control system
Using the Driver Talk mode in the rear seat Using the Quiet mode in the rear seat Using the sound mood lampPlaying Sounds of NatureUsing the HD Radio Data
Seeing the driving information Seeing notifications
Using the Electric Vehicle menu
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Using the phone projection
function
When you connect an Android smartphone or iPhone to the
vehicle with a USB cable, you can run and control applications
on the phone through the widescreen using its user-friendly
interface.
\335Warning
Do not adjust or set up any phone settings while driving. You may
lose your steering control which could cause an accident and
severe bodily injuries.
\334Caution
Using an approved USB cable provided by your smartphone
manufacturer is recommended. Using unapproved USB cables
may cause a phone projection error or a system malfunction.
Pairing to an Android smartphone via
Android Auto
When you connect an Android smartphone to the vehicle with
Android Auto, you can run and control applications on the phone
through the widescreen using its user-friendly interface.
1 To use Android Auto, first check the following.
000EVisit the Android Auto website at https://www.android.
com/auto to check the list of countries, device types, and
models that support Android Auto.
000EDownload and install the Android Auto application from
Google Play Store. It is not possible to install Android Auto
in countries that do not support the feature.
2 On the All Menus screen, touch Setup
>
Device
Connections >
Android Auto and select the
Enable Android Auto checkbox.

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Using the Android Auto
1 On the All Menus screen, touch Android Auto.
2 Perform the desired function.
000ETo run the functions for phone, music, or navigation on
the smartphone, touch the corresponding app icon.
000ETo use the Google voice recognition, press and hold the
Voice Recognition button on the steering wheel.
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By pressing the [ MODE] button on the steering wheel, you
can run the media application on your smartphone as well as
the Radio/Media mode of the system.
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On the All Menus screen, touch Setup >
Advanced >

Steering Wheel MODE Button and then press the [ MODE]
button to set the functions to run.
> See “ Steering Wheel MODE
Button.”
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By pressing the Call button on the steering wheel, you can
make a call via Bluetooth connection.
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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model
and specifications.
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Select Use Split Screen at Android Auto screen to show
split screen when using Android Auto (if equipped).
3 Connect a smartphone to the USB port on the
vehicle by using the provided USB cable.
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When the connection is made for the first time, the system
screen displays a notification window. Check the details
and then touch OK.
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To end the Android Auto and disconnect from the
smartphone, remove the USB cable from the system.
\334Caution
Do not repeatedly connect and remove the USB connector
within a short time. It may cause device errors or system
failures.
4 When the smartphone is locked, unlock it first and
then consent to the use of Android Auto.
When the smartphone is recognized successfully, the Android
Auto menu is activated on the All Menus screen.

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Pairing to an iPhone via Apple CarPlay
After you connect an iPhone to the vehicle with Apple CarPlay,
you can run and control applications on the phone through the
system screen.
1 To use Apple CarPlay, first check the following:
000EFor iPhone models that support Apple CarPlay, visit the
Apple website at https://www.apple.com/ios/carplay
.
000EMake sure Apple CarPlay and Siri are enabled in your
iPhone settings. If you do not see options for Apple
CarPlay or Siri, update to the latest iOS version.
2 On the All Menus screen, touch Setup
>
Device
Connections >
Apple CarPlay and then check
Enable Apple CarPlay.
0000A The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model
and specifications.
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Select Use Split Screen at Apple CarPlay screen to show
split screen when using Apple CarPlay (if equipped).
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When phone projection is active, you cannot change the
phone projection settings. To change the settings, remove the
USB cable from your system.
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The icons on the screen are subject to change according to
the policy of Google Corporation.
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Applications or functions used through Android Auto
are subject to change according to the policy of Google
Corporation. For supportable functions, visit the Android
website at https://www.android.com/auto.
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To use the functions on your smartphone with the minimized
system settings, update the smartphone OS to the latest
version.
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The recognition time may differ depending on the device
type, firmware, and OS version.
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Charges may apply for any mobile data used while Android
Auto is running.
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Some functions may not work properly depending on the
network signal strength.
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Avoid interacting with the smartphone while using Android
Auto.
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You cannot use the following functions when Android Auto is
in use.
000DUSB mode
000DBrowse function using the [TUNE/
FILE] knob
000DApple CarPlay

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Using the Apple CarPlay
1 On the All Menus screen, touch Apple CarPlay.
2 Perform the desired function.
000ETo run any of functions (phone, messaging, navigation,
etc.) on your iPhone, touch the corresponding function
icon.
000ETo run the Siri voice recognition, press and hold the Voice
Recognition button on the steering wheel.
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To display the system Home screen, touch
.
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By pressing the [ MODE] button on the steering wheel, you
can run the media application on your smartphone as well as
the Radio/Media mode of the system.
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A
On the All Menus screen, touch Setup >
Advanced >

Steering Wheel MODE Button and then press the [ MODE]
button to set the functions to run.
> See “ Steering Wheel MODE
Button.”
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When you receive a call, press the Call button on the steering
wheel to answer it.
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When phone projection is active, you cannot change the
phone projection settings. To change the settings, remove the
USB cable from your system.
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A
Applications or functions used through Apple CarPlay
are subject to change according to the policy of Apple
Corporation. For supportable functions, visit the Apple
Corporation website at http://www.apple.com/ios/carplay .
3 Connect an iPhone to the USB port on the vehicle
by using the provided USB cable.
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When the connection is made for the first time, the system
screen displays a notification window. Check the details
and then touch OK.
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To end the Apple CarPlay and disconnect from the iPhone,
remove the USB cable from the system.
\334Caution
Do not repeatedly connect and remove the USB connector
within a short time. It may cause device errors or system
failures.
4 When the iPhone is locked, unlock it first and then
consent to the use of Apple CarPlay.
When the iPhone is recognized successfully, the Apple
CarPlay menu is activated on the All Menus screen.

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Using the driving assist display
You can see the view around the vehicle through the system
screen.0000
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The displayed screen may differ depending on the vehicle
model.
\335Warning
When backing up, make sure to follow the guidelines below:
000EBefore entering your vehicle, always check the area behind
your vehicle.
000EDo not solely rely on the rear view camera when backing up.
Always ensure that it is safe to back up by checking behind
you and looking in the rearview mirrors.
000EAlways back up slowly and stop immediately if you suspect
that a person, especially a child, might be behind you.
\334Caution
Objects on the screen may not be as close or far as they appear.
Be sure to check the rear, left, and right sides with your own eyes
for safety.
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To use the functions on your smartphone with the minimized
system settings, update the smartphone OS to the latest
version.
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The recognition time may differ depending on the device
type, firmware, and OS version.
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Charges may apply for any mobile data used while Apple
CarPlay is running.
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Some functions may not work properly depending on the
network signal strength.
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Avoid interacting with the smartphone while using Apple
CarPlay.
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You cannot use the following functions when Apple CarPlay is
in use.
000DBluetooth
000DUSB mode
000DBrowse function using the [TUNE/
FILE] knob
000DAndroid Auto