2020 KIA NIRO EV phone

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Accepting an incoming call
over Bluetooth
The system screen alerts you when you receive a call while
connected using Bluetooth.
Perform any of the following methods:
000ETouch
Accept on the screen.
000EOn the steering wheel, press the Call button.
Dialing with voice recognition
When you connect your mobile device to the system via
Bluetooth, contacts from the device are downloaded to the
system, and you can choose to call them using voice recognition.
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To call using voice recognition, there must be contacts stored
on the system.
1 Perform any of the following methods:
000EOn the All Menus screen, touch Phone.
000EOn the steering wheel, press the Call button.
2 On the Bluetooth Call screen, touch .
3 When a guiding beep is heard, say the name of
the contact to make a phone call.
The system dials the selected contact.
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In case of the dial pad screen, touch
say the phone
number to make a call.

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Using functions during a call
During a call, the following screen appears.
Touch to use the available options.
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a Returns to the previous step.
b Can turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot
hear you.
c Can adjust the microphone volume.
d Displays or hides the dial pad screen.
e Used to switch the call to the mobile phone. This option may
not be available in some phone models.
f Used to end a call.
g Activate the lock mode to protect personal data. The data
downloaded from the mobile phone stays hidden while this
mode is on.
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000EPull over the vehicle at a safe place before connecting your
mobile phone. It may take the driver attention off the road
and cause a traffic accident which can result in damages,
injuries, and/or death.
000EDo not talk on your mobile device while driving. Distraction
by the use of a mobile phone may cause you not to recognize
traffic flow around and not to cope with unexpected
situations. As a result, a traffic accident may occur. If
necessary, use the Bluetooth hands-free function and make
the call as short as possible.
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When a mobile phone is connected to the system, the
vehicle’s speaker may be used to output a call tone even
after you leave the vehicle. To disconnect the call, disable the
Bluetooth connection on the system or turn off the Bluetooth
function on the mobile phone.
Rejecting a call
Perform any of the following methods:
000ETouch
Reject on the screen.
000EOn the steering wheel, press the End Call button.
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To reject by sending a call-reject message, touch Message.
From the list, select the call-reject message and touch Send.
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The call-reject or auto-reply message may not be supported
in some phone models.

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Switching to another call
You can receive another incoming call while in a call. This option
is available only when the connected mobile phone supports the
call hold function. The original call is put on hold.
To switch between two calls, use either option.
000ETouch
Switch.
000ETouch a displayed phone number.
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This option may not be available in some phone models.
h The list of menu items appears.
000EPrivacy Mode: Activate the lock mode to protect personal
data. The data downloaded from the mobile phone stays
hidden while this mode is on (if equipped).
000ESplit Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
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If you set the microphone volume too high, the other party
may have a difficulty understanding you due to noise or
echoing, depending on their mobile phone and surroundings.
Setting the volume to 30 or lower is recommended.
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When the caller is in the contact list, the caller’s name and
phone number of the caller are displayed. Otherwise, only the
phone number appears.
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During a call with a Bluetooth connection, you cannot switch
to another screen such as Radio/Media mode.
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Depending on the phone model, the call volume of the other
party may differ.
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Depending on the phone model, the telephone number may
not appear.

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Checking a new message
When a message is received, the new message notification
window appears.
To check the message, touch View.
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a View caller details.
b Activate the lock mode to protect personal data. The data
downloaded from the mobile phone stays hidden while this
mode is on.
c Can see the message details.
d Reads out the message through the speakers in the vehicle.
e Used to close the notification window.
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The message notification window does not appear when the
privacy mode is enabled or the message notification is turned
off.
Checking a new message over
Bluetooth
After connecting a mobile phone via Bluetooth, you can check
the received messages through the system screen and listen to
voice messages converted from the text messages. This option is
available when a mobile phone is connected via Bluetooth. You
can also send the brief reply message registered in the system.

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Checking a new message from the list
1 Perform any of the following methods:
000EOn the All Menus screen, touch Phone.
000EOn the steering wheel, press the Call button.
2 On the Bluetooth Call screen, touch .
3 Select a message from the list.
4 Check the message.
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a Returns to the previous step.
b Reads out the message through the speakers in the
vehicle.
c Used to select a message registered in the system for
sending a brief reply message.
d Used to make a call to a message sender.
e Used to move to the previous or next message.
Bluetooth message screen
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a Returns to the previous step.
b View the list of received messages.
c Find and connect other Bluetooth devices.
d Can text a message by using the voice recognition.
> See “
Sending a text by using the voice recognition.”
e The list of menu items appears.
000E Message Settings: Displays the message settings screen
(if equipped).
000EPrivacy Mode: Activate the lock mode to protect personal
data. The data downloaded from the mobile phone stays
hidden while this mode is on.
000EChange Device: Find and connect other Bluetooth
devices.
000EBluetooth Settings: Can change the Bluetooth settings.
000EUser's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code
that provides access to the online user manual for the
system.
000ESplit Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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Sending a text by using the voice
recognition
When you connect your mobile device to the system via
Bluetooth, contacts from the device are downloaded to the
system so you can text a message to a contact by using the voice
recognition.0000
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To call using voice recognition, there must be contacts stored
on the system.
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It is available only when the UVO service is active.
1 Perform any of the following methods:
000EOn the All Menus screen, touch Phone.
000EOn the steering wheel, press the Call button.
2 On the bluetooth message screen, touch .
3 When a guiding beep is heard, say the message.
The system sends the text to the selected contact.
f Can text a message by using the voice recognition.
> See “
Sending a text by using the voice recognition.”
g The list of menu items appears.
000E Message Settings: Displays the message settings
screen (if equipped).
000EBluetooth Settings: Can change the Bluetooth
settings (if equipped).
000ESplit Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
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The auto-reply messaging may not be available depending on
the smartphone model.
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To edit or delete a message, pull over the vehicle at a
safe place and access the messaging function on your
smartphone. You cannot edit or delete a message from the
system.
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When an iPhone is connected to the system, there are some
restrictions when receiving messages as follows:
000DOnly the sender name appears when the sender
information is saved.
000DWhen the sender information is not saved, only the phone
number appears.
000DYou cannot use the auto-reply message function.
000DWhen the incoming message notification or lock-screen
view option is off, messages cannot be received.
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The message reader function may not be supported
depending on the system language.

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Voice recognition
With the voice recognition function, you can access various
functions of the infotainment system without manipulating the
screen or buttons. This function prevents driver distraction and
dangerous situations.
Use voice commands to access various functions easily.0000
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The system can recognize the specified voice commands.
> See “Available voice commands” or the voice recognition help.
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Note the following for accurate delivery of command when
saying it.
000DPronounce a command accurately and naturally like a
conversation.
000DKeep the correct posture and say commands toward the
direction of the microphone.
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Voice recognition is automatically ended when:
000DYou make or receive a call.
000DA media source is connected or disconnected.
000DThe front or rear cameras operate (if equipped).
000DThe
[RADIO] or [MEDIA] button is pressed to perform
another function.
000D Rerouting or other unexpected action is made due to
deviation from the route during guidance. 0000
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Voice recognition may not work properly when:
000DThe sunroof or windows are open so the wind is strong.
000DThe fan speed of the air conditioner or heater is high (level
3 or below is recommended).
000DThe vehicle is passing through a tunnel.
000DThe vehicle is driving on an unpaved road and its noise and
vibration are loud.
000DNoise is loud due to a heavy rain or storm.
Using the voice recognition
1 On the steering wheel, press the Voice
Recognition button.
Voice recognition starts along with voice guidance.
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To skip the voice guidance, press the Voice Recognition
button on the steering wheel.
2 When a beep sound is heard, say a command to
perform (e.g. navigation, music, call).
> See “Available
voice commands” or the voice recognition help.
The recognized command appears in text at the top of the
screen and the corresponding function is performed. 0000
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When an additional command is required to perform, the
commands that can be followed in the next step appear
on the screen. Say a command or touch a command.
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When there are several similar commands, say a
command number to perform.

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Voice recognition screen
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a According to voice recognition, the icons for voice recognition,
voice guidance, and command process appear.
b The recognized voice command appears in text.
c Shows the representative voice command.
d Ends the voice recognition.
e Displays the voice recognition help.
f The list of menu items appears.
000ESplit Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
3 To end the voice recognition, perform one of the
following methods:
000EIn standby mode for voice recognition, say "Exit"
000EOn the voice recognition screen, touch Exit.
000EOn the steering wheel, press and hold the Voice
Recognition button.
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When the Voice Recognition button is pressed in standby
mode for voice recognition, the standby time is extended.
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When the voice recognition is not available, press the
Voice Recognition button on the steering wheel and use
the voice recognition on your smartphone via phone
projection.
> See “Using the phone projection function.”