2020 KIA NIRO PHEV steering

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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.”

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Seeing the voice recognition help
You can see more details on how to perform various functions by
voice commands.
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Pull over the vehicle at a safe place and see the help.
1 On the steering wheel, press the Voice
Recognition button.
2 Say “Help”
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When the mode time exceeds before you speak, you can
touch Help instead.
Adjusting the voice guidance volume
Adjust the voice guidance volume when the system volume is so
low or high and it interferes with your driving.
When the voice recognition is active, turn the Volume
knob on the control panel.

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4 Say a command.
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You can perform the functions related to Bluetooth calls
on the system and other functions on your Apple device.
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Press the Voice Recognition button to restart Siri.
5 To end Siri, press and hold the Voice Recognition
button on the steering wheel.
Siri Eyes Free is enabled only while driving. When you shift to “P”
(Park) or apply the parking brake, you can disable this function.
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Apple devices may have different functions enabled and
may vary in the way how they respond to Siri commands,
depending on the device type and iOS version.
Using the Siri Eyes Free
When you connect an Apple device that is compatible with Siri
to your system via Bluetooth, you can use the Siri Eyes Free.
This allows you to perform the functions on your system and
Apple device with voice commands so that you can devote your
attention to driving.
First, make sure that your Apple device supports Siri and that you
have activated Siri.
1 Connect your Apple device to your system via
Bluetooth.
2 On the steering wheel, press and hold the Voice
Recognition button.
3 On the Siri screen, touch Speak.

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Playing a voice memo
You can select and play a recorded voice memo.
From the list of Voice Memos, touch the desired voice
memo.
Recording a voice memo
1 On the Voice Memo screen, touch .
It starts recording a voice memo.
2 When recording is finished, touch on the
screen or press the End Call button on the
steering wheel.
The voice memo is automatically saved.
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To temporarily stop recording, touch
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When recording starts, the other audio functions are muted
or playback is paused.
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When you make or receive a call while recording, the
recording is paused.
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When you make an emergency call or you are connected to
an emergency call after airbag deployment, the recording is
stopped and the recorded voice memo is automatically saved.

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g Access the UVO service to use it on the system, activate
the automatic 911 connection feature, or access modem
information.
h The list of menu items appears.
000EUser's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code
that provides access to the online user manual for the
system.
\335Warning
Driving while distracted may cause a loss of vehicle control
that may lead to an accident, severe bodily injury, or death. The
driver's primary responsibility is the safe and legal operation of
the vehicle, and the use of any vehicle systems, including the
touch screen and steering wheel controls that take the driver's
eyes, attention, and focus away from safe driving or that are not
permissible by the law, should never be used while driving.
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Use the UVO features on the system when the vehicle is
stationary with the vehicle turned on.
Contacting for roadside assistance
When you encounter a disabled vehicle or other problems on
the road, you can directly contact the UVO Center for roadside
assistance and receive the service for vehicle towing.
Perform any of the following methods:
000EOn the All Menus screen, touch UVO
>
Roadside Assist.
000E Press the [] button on the vehicle.
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Depending on the network status, this feature may not work
correctly.

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Seat/Steering Wheel (if equipped)
You can configure the settings of the steering wheel or seats,
such as seat position change notification and automatic control
of the steering wheel warmer.
Seat Position Change Alert
You can set the system to display a notification message along
with the seat image on the screen when a seat position is
changed.
Heated/Ventilated Features
You can manage the driving environment pleasantly by linking
the climate controls to the steering wheel warmer and driver’s
seat warmer/ventilation.
000ESteering Wheel Warmer: Sets to automatically operate the
steering wheel warmer based on the climate settings.
000ESeat Warmer/Ventilation: Sets to automatically operate the
seat warmer and ventilation based on the climate settings.