2020 KIA NIRO PHEV USB port

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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

2-3
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.

2-5
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.

4-2
Using the media
\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.
Listening to music from a
USB device
You can play media files stored in portable
devices, such as USB storage devices
and MP3 players. Check compatible USB
storage devices and file specifications
before using the USB mode.
> See ″USB
mode.″
\333 Note
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, available buttons or the
appearance and layout of the USB port in
your vehicle may vary.
[Starting the USB player
1 Connect your USB device to the
USB port in the vehicle.
Playback may start immediately
depending on the device that you
connect to the system.
2 Press All Menus > Media on
the Home screen, or press the
Media button on the control
panel.
 The media player is displayed in full
screen.
If you have multiple media storage
devices, press the Media button on
the control panel again and press
USB Music on the media selection
window.
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4-3
a Access the files list.
b Display the options list.
Media Sources: Select a media
storage device you want to use.
Songs by this Artist: Move to
the list of songs by the artist
currently playing.
Songs from this Album: Move to
the list of songs from the album
currently playing.
Hide Current File: Hide the
current file.
Sound Settings: Customize the
system sound settings.
> See
″ Configuring the sound settings.″
 User′s Manual on Web (QR
Code): Access the web manual
via the QR code. For safety
reasons, you can access the QR
code only when your vehicle is
stationary.
c Return to the previous level.
d Information about the song
currently playing. Press a song′s
artist or album information to
access a list of songs by the artist
or from the album playing.
e Current file number and total
number of files
f Change the repeat play mode.
g Activate or deactivate the shuffle
play mode.
h Restart the current playback or
play the previous file. Press and
hold to rewind.
i Pause or resume playback.
j Play the next file. Press and hold to
fast forward.
k Playback time and playback
position
\335 Caution
Start the engine of your vehicle before
connecting a USB device to your system.
Starting the engine with a USB device
connected to the system may damage
the USB device.
Be careful of static electricity when
connecting or disconnecting a USB
device. A static discharge may cause a
system malfunction.
Be careful not to let your body or
external objects contact the USB port.
Doing so may cause an accident or a
system malfunction.
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.
Do not use a USB device for purposes
other than playing files. Using USB
accessories for charging or heating may
cause poor performance or a system
malfunction.

4-4
\333Note
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available functions may vary.
When connecting a USB storage device,
do not use an extension cable. If you use
a USB hub or an extension cable, the
device may not be recognized.
Fully insert a USB connector into the
USB port. Failure to do so may cause a
communication error.
When you disconnect a USB device, a
distorted noise may occur.
The system can play only files encoded
in a standard format.
The following types of USB devices may
not be recognized or work correctly:
- Encrypted MP3 players
-USB devices not recognized as
removable disks
A USB device may not be recognized
depending on its condition.
Some USB devices may be incompatible
with your system.
Depending on the USB device's type,
capacity, or the format of files, USB
recognition time may be longer.
Depending on the specification, some
USB devices may not support charging
via a USB connection.
[Controlling the USB player
Use the buttons on the media player
screen to control the music playback.
Pausing/Resuming playback
Press to pause music playback. Press
to resume playback.
Rewinding/Fast forwarding
Press and hold or to rewind or
fast forward the song.
 Alternatively, use the Search backward
button (SEEK) or the Search forward
button (TRACK) on the control panel.
You can also use the Search lever/
button on the steering wheel.
You can change the playback position
by pressing the progress bar on the
screen. Music will begin playing from
the selected location.

4-5
Restarting the current playback
After three seconds of playback have
elapsed, press
to restart the current
song.
Alternatively, use the Search backward
button (SEEK) on the control panel.
You can also use the Search lever/
button on the steering wheel.
Playing the previous or next song
Press within the first three seconds
of the current song to play the previous
song. After three seconds of playback
have elapsed, press
twice. Press
to play the next song.
Alternatively, use the Search backward
button (SEEK) or the Search forward
button (TRACK) on the control panel.
You can also use the Search lever/
button on the steering wheel.
On the control panel, turn the Search
knob (TUNE FILE) to find the desired
song and press the knob within five
seconds to play the file. If no control
is detected within five seconds, the
search is canceled and the screen
displays information about the song
currently playing.
Playing repeatedly
Press to play a file on repeat.
Each time you press the button, the
corresponding mode icon appears on
the button.
\333 Note
Depending on the current playlist,
available repeat play modes may vary.
Playing in random order
Press to shuffle the play order.
Hiding the current file
Press Menu > Hide Current File to
hide the currently playing file from
the system. The file is moved to the
″Hidden_″ folder.
\333 Note
Only USB storage devices formatted in
FAT16/32 support hiding files.

4-7
a If two Bluetooth audio devices are
connected to your system, select a
device to play music from.
b Display the options list.
Media Sources: Select a media
storage device you want to use.
Connections : Search for and
connect another Bluetooth
device.
 Sound Settings: Customize the
system sound settings.
> See
″ Configuring the sound settings.″
 User′s Manual on Web (QR
Code): Access the web manual
via the QR code. For safety
reasons, you can access the QR
code only when your vehicle is
stationary.
c Return to the previous level.
d Information about the song
currently playing
e Restart the current playback. Press
twice to play the previous file.
f Pause or resume playback.
g Play the next file.
h Playback time and playback
position
\333 Note
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available functions may vary.
Depending on the connected Bluetooth
device, mobile phone, or the music
player you are using, playback controls
may differ.
Depending on the music player you are
using, streaming may not be supported.
Depending on the connected Bluetooth
device or mobile phone, some functions
may not be supported.
If you connect a media device or
mobile phone to your system via both
Bluetooth and a USB cable, your system
or device may not operate correctly. To
use a Bluetooth connection, disconnect
any cable connection to the device.
[Controlling the Bluetooth
audio player
Use the buttons on the media player
screen to control the music playback.
\333 Note
Depending on the connected Bluetooth
device, mobile phone, or the music player
you are using, playback controls may
differ.