2020 KIA NIRO PHEV phone

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Configuring the sound settings 8-9
Advanced 8-9
Position 8-10
Volume 8-11
Tone 8-11
Priority 8-11
Reset 8-12
Touch sound (Beep) 8-12
Configuring the display settings 8-12
Mode 8-12
Illumination 8-13
Blue Light Filter 8-14
Reset 8-14
Configuring the UVO settings (if
equipped) 8-15
Activate UVO 8-15
911 Connect 8-15
Modem Information 8-15
Modem Status 8-15
9 Appendix
Troubleshooting 9-2
Sound and display 9-2
USB playback 9-3
Bluetooth connection 9-4
Phone projection 9-5
System operation 9-6
System status icons 9-7
FAQ 9-8
Product specifications 9-12
Important information 9-16
Index 9-17
Trademarks 9-21
Open Source Information 9-21

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Steering wheel remote control
\333Note
Depending on the vehicle model or specifications, the system components'\
appearance and
layout may differ from the actual product. Refer to the Quick Reference Guide.
Voice recognition button () Start or end voice recognition of a connected
smartphone via phone projection. (The button′s
operation may vary depending on smartphone
specifications.)
Mode button
 Change the mode (radio, media, etc.).
Press and hold to access the Steering Wheel MODE
Button settings screen.
> See ″Steering Wheel MODE
Button.″
Volume lever/button (+ /-)  Adjust the sound volume.
Mute button (
)  Mute or unmute the system.
While playing media, pause or resume playback.
Search lever/button (
)  While using the radio/media function, change the
station/track/file.
While listening to the radio, press and hold to change
the station quickly.
While playing media, press and hold to rewind or fast
forward (except for the Bluetooth audio mode).
Call/Answer button (
)  Start connecting a mobile phone via Bluetooth.
After a Bluetooth phone connection is made, access
your call history. Press and hold to dial the most recent
phone number. When a call comes in, answer the call.
During a call, switch between the active call and the
held call. Press and hold to switch the call between the
system and the mobile phone.
Call end button (
) When a call comes in, reject the call.
During a call, end the call.

Useful functions
Using phone projection
Getting to know the driving assistance screen
Using the climate control system (if equipped) Viewing driving information (if equipped) Viewing UVO notices (if equipped)
Using the Hybrid menu (hybrid electric vehicles only)
Using the Plug-in Hybrid menu (plug-in hybrid electric vehicles only)
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2-2
Using phone
projection
Phone projection enables you to connect
your Android smartphone or iPhone to
your system and use their functions via
the system. You can perform and control
your smartphone applications by using
the larger screen and enhance your use of
the system.
\334Warning
Driving while distracted can result
in 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, which take the driver′s eyes,
attention, and focus away from the safe
operation of the vehicle, or which are
not permissible by law, should never be
used during the operation of the vehicle.
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.
\335 Caution
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.
Use only applications that are
compatible with phone projection.
Using incompatible applications may
cause problems for your system or
smartphone.
Only compatible applications will be
displayed on the phone projection
screen. You can also check compatible
applications by visiting the following
websites:
- Apple CarPlay: https://www.apple.
com/ios/carplay
-Android Auto: https://www.android.
com/auto

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Connecting your Android
smartphone via Android
Auto
You can connect your Android
smartphone and system via Android Auto
and control your smartphone applications
on the system′s screen.
Before using Android Auto, be sure to
check the following:
Android Auto support on your
smartphone
Visit the Android homepage (https://
www.android.com/auto) and check the
regions, device types, and models that
support Android Auto.
Android Auto installed on your
smartphone
Download and install the Android Auto
application from Google Play. If you
are in a region where Android Auto is
not supported, you cannot install the
application. Start Android Auto by following the steps
below:
1 On the Home screen, press
All Menus
> Setup > Device
Connections > Android Auto
> Enable Android Auto.
2 Connect your smartphone to
the USB port in your vehicle
via the cable supplied with the
smartphone.
 If you are connecting the device for
phone projection for the first time,
read the message on the notification
pop-up window and press Next >
OK.
\335 Caution
Do not connect and disconnect a USB
connector repeatedly in a short time.
Doing so may cause an error in the
device or a system malfunction.

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3 If your smartphone is locked,
unlock it and agree to use
phone projection.
When the smartphone is recognized
successfully, the Android Auto menu
is activated on the All Menus screen.
4 On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Android Auto.
5 Use your smartphone's
functions, such as calling and
messaging, on your system.
 Press an icon on the screen to run an
application or perform a function.
Press the Voice recognition button
on the steering wheel to start
Google voice recognition.
Press the Call/Answer button on
the steering wheel to start using
Bluetooth call functions.
6 To end Android Auto, remove
the USB cable from your
system.
\333 Note
When phone projection is active, you
cannot change the phone projection
settings. To change the settings, remove
the USB cable from your system.
Depending on Google's policies, the
icons on the main screen of Android
Auto may change.
Depending on Google's policies,
applications or functions that are
compatible with Android Auto
may change. To check compatible
applications, visit the Android
homepage (https://www.android.com/
auto).
To use phone projection in optimized
environments, update your
smartphone's operating system to the
latest version.
Depending on the connected device's
hardware, firmware, and operating
system versions, the recognition time
may vary.
Using phone projection may result in
mobile communication charges.
Depending on the network signal status,
some functions may not work correctly.
Avoid controlling your smartphone
while phone projection is in use.
While you are using Android Auto, the
following functions are unavailable:
- USB mode
-Searches using the Search knob
(TUNE FILE)
- Apple CarPlay

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Connecting your iPhone
via Apple CarPlay
You can connect your iPhone and system
via Apple CarPlay and control your
smartphone applications on the system′s
screen.
Before using Apple CarPlay, be sure to
check the following:
Apple CarPlay support on your
iPhone
Visit the Apple homepage (https://
www.apple.com/ios/carplay) and check
the iPhone models that support Apple
CarPlay.
Apple CarPlay and Siri activated or
updated on your iPhone
On your iPhone, ensure that Apple
CarPlay and Siri are activated. If your
iPhone does not have the functions,
update the iPhone's operating system to
the latest version. Start Apple CarPlay by following the steps
below:
1 On the Home screen, press
All Menus
> Setup > Device
Connections > Apple CarPlay
> Enable Apple CarPlay .
2 Connect your iPhone to the
USB port in your vehicle via the
cable supplied with the iPhone.
If you are connecting the device for
phone projection for the first time,
read the message on the notification
pop-up window and press Next >
OK.
\335 Caution
Do not connect and disconnect a USB
connector repeatedly in a short time.
Doing so may cause an error in the
device or a system malfunction.

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3 If your iPhone is locked, unlock
it and agree to use phone
projection.
When the iPhone is recognized
successfully, the Apple CarPlay
menu is activated on the All Menus
screen.
4 On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Apple CarPlay.
5 Use your iPhone's functions,
such as calling and messaging,
on your system.
 Press an icon on the screen to run
an application or perform a function.
Press the KIA icon (
) to move to
the Home screen of your system.
 Press the Voice recognition button
on the steering wheel to start Siri.
Press the Call/Answer button on
the steering wheel to answer an
incoming call.
6 To end Apple CarPlay, remove
the USB cable from your
system.
\333 Note
When phone projection is active, you
cannot change the phone projection
settings. To change the settings, remove
the USB cable from your system.
Depending on Apple's policies,
applications or functions that are
compatible with Apple CarPlay
may change. To check compatible
applications, visit the Apple homepage
(https://www.apple.com/ios/carplay).
 To use phone projection in optimized
environments, update your
smartphone's operating system to the
latest version.
Depending on the connected device's
hardware, firmware, and operating
system versions, the recognition time
may vary.
Using phone projection may result in
mobile communication charges.
Depending on the network signal status,
some functions may not work correctly.
Avoid controlling your smartphone
while phone projection is in use.
While you are using Apple CarPlay, the
following functions are unavailable:
- Bluetooth
-USB mode
-Searches using the Search knob
(TUNE FILE)
- Android Auto