2020 KIA NIRO EV bluetooth

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Contacting the UVO Center
You can contact a UVO Center representative directly to request
help or make inquiries about using the UVO services.
Perform any of the following methods:
000EOn the All Menus screen, touch UVO
>
Virtual Assistant.
000E Press the [] button on the vehicle.
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To end the call, touch End on the screen or press the [
]
button.
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This feature is not available during a Bluetooth call.
Checking maintenance service intervals
(if equipped)
You can see information about the intervals for the last and next
maintenance services. This feature can help you maintain your
vehicle on a regular basis.
1 On the All Menus screen, touch UVO >

Maintenance.
2 Check the maintenance information.
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You can see the distance driven and the number of days
since your last maintenance service. Use the information
to determine when to perform the next maintenance
service.
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To reset the information, touch Reset Service Intervals.
0000ATo access the online user’s manual on the Maintenance
screen, touch Menu >
User's Manual on Web (QR Code)
and then scan the displayed QR code.

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Configuring the device
connection settings
You can manage Bluetooth devices or configure their operation
settings. You can also activate the phone projection so that you
can control the smartphone applications on the system screen
after connecting the smartphone to the system.
1 On the All Menus screen, touch Setup >
Device
Connections.
The device connection settings screen appears.
2 Configure the settings required:
Bluetooth
You can register or delete a Bluetooth device for the system and
connect or disconnect a registered device. You can also configure
operation settings such as notifications, messages, and other
settings for Bluetooth devices.
0000A For more information on how to use the Bluetooth functions:
> see “Connecting a Bluetooth device.”
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Some setting options appear when a smartphone is
connected to the system.
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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.
000DOnly the phone number appears when the sender
information is not saved.
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.
Bluetooth Connections
You can register or delete a Bluetooth device from the system
and connect or disconnect a registered device.
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You can add one Bluetooth hands-free kit or up to two
Bluetooth audio devices.

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Auto Connection Priority
Set Bluetooth connection priority for devices to automatically
connect them when starting the vehicle.
Message Settings
000EMessage Notification: Sets to receive message notifications.
000EPredefined Messages
: Can edit message templates for replies.
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This option may not be available in some phone models.
Bluetooth Voice Prompts
Set whether to hear voice prompts for events related to Bluetooth
connections.
Privacy Mode
Enable or disable Privacy Mode.
Hide data including contacts and call history from showing up on
the system screen to protect privacy.
Bluetooth System Info
You can see and edit the Bluetooth information of the system.
Reset
You can delete all registered Bluetooth devices and initialize
Bluetooth settings. All data for Bluetooth devices are also deleted.
Android Auto
You can activate the Android Auto function to pair your Android
smartphone with the system.
Apple CarPlay
You can activate the Apple CarPlay function to pair your iPhone
with the system.

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Name
You can specify the name of the user to display on the profile.
Profile Image
You can specify the image to display on the user profile.
Link UVO Account (if equipped)
You can use various services and convenient management
features when linked to the registered UVO service.0000
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Subscribe to UVO to check the function.
> See “Subscribing to
the service.”
Link Bluetooth Devices
You can connect any registered Bluetooth device.
> See “ Connecting a Bluetooth device.”
Reset User Account
You can initialize all account settings.
Configuring the user profile
settings
(if equipped)
You can additionally set profiles for each driver after First Run
Setup.
1 On the All Menus screen, touch Setup >
User
Profile.
2 Touch the user to change its profile.
The User Profile Settings screen appears.
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Touch Change User to switch to another user’s profile.
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When you log in as guest, you cannot set the profile items
additionally. To set a different profile, select another user.
Profile Settings
You can specify the details and operation environment for a
registered user.

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Keyboard
You can change the keyboard type for each language to use when
entering the text.
English Keyboard
You can select the keyboard type to use when entering the
English text.
Default Keyboard
You can select the default keyboard type.
Language
You can set the system display language.
0000AOnce the language has been changed, it takes a while to
apply the new language to the system. The notification pop-
up window appears as soon as the new language is applied to
the system. When you wait a while or touch anywhere outside
the pop-up window, the window automatically disappears.
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When you change the system language, it does not affect the
display of other unique data such as MP3 music file name.
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Depending on the system language, the Bluetooth phone
message view and voice recognition may not be supported.

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Bluetooth connection
SymptomPossible cause Solution
The system is not detected by a
Bluetooth device. Registration mode needs to be
run. On the All Menus screen, touch Setup
>
Device Connections
> Bluetooth >
Bluetooth Connections >
Add New to run the
registration mode and perform search again from the Bluetooth
device.
> See “ Connecting a Bluetooth device.”
The Bluetooth device is not
connected. The Bluetooth function should
be activated. Activate the Bluetooth function on the Bluetooth device to connect.
Any error occurs while using the
Bluetooth function.
000E Turn the Bluetooth function OFF / ON on the Bluetooth device
and then connect the device again.
000ETurn the Bluetooth device off and on and then connect the device
again.
000ERemove the battery from the Bluetooth device and attach it back,
turn on the device, and then connect the device again.
000EDelete the system and Bluetooth device from the registration lists
respectively, and then connect the device again.

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System status indicator icons
You can see the system status by checking the status indicator
icons at the top right of the system screen.
Different status indicator icons appear when each function is
performed. The meanings of the icons are as follows:
Mute/memo recording
Navigation sound muted
Radio/Media sound muted
All sound outputs muted
Recording a voice memo
Bluetooth/call
Connecting a phone via Bluetooth
Connecting an audio device via Bluetooth
Connecting a phone and an audio device via Bluetooth
Making a call via a Bluetooth phone
Bluetooth phone’s microphone off
Downloading the contact and list of recent calls from
the connected Bluetooth phone

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Bluetooth
QWhich functions can I use via Bluetooth?
AYou can use the hands-free call function with a mobile
phone connected. You can also play music after
connecting an audio device such as MP3 player or mobile
phone.
> See “Making a call via Bluetooth .“, “Listening to music
via Bluetooth.”
QHow can I register a Bluetooth device?
AOn the All Menus screen, touch Setup >
Device
Connections >
Bluetooth >
Bluetooth Connections >

Add New. From the Bluetooth device to be connected,
search for the vehicle system and register it. Use the
Bluetooth device to enter or approve the authentication
number displayed on the system. Then the device is
added to the list of Bluetooth devices in the system and
automatically connected to the system.
> See “ Connecting
a Bluetooth device.”
FAQ
Navigation
QHow can I update the map?
AYou can download the latest map data to a USB device
and use the device to update the map.
> See “ Updating the
system software and map.”
QGuidance is made by bypassing the route or the speed
camera alerts are late.
ASelect another route after setting the route options.
On the map screen, touch Menu >
Route >
Route
Options to change the settings and resume navigation.
> See “ Changing the route search criteria.”
When the system is not updated, update the software
and map and then perform search again.
> See “Updating
the system software and map.”