2021 KIA NIRO PHEV language

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Turning the system on or off
Turning on the system
1 Turn on the vehicle.
2 When a safety warning message appears, read it and press Confirm.
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To change the display language, press Language.
Turning off the system
To turn off the system while driving, press and hold the Power button on
the panel.
The screen and sound will be turned off.
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To use the system again, press the Power button.
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When a specified period of time elapses after turning off the vehicle, the system
automatically shuts down. When you open the driver's door, the system immediately
shuts down.
\335Warning
\225Driving 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.
\225Some functions may not be active while driving to ensure safety. Those functions run only
when the vehicle is stationary. In order to use them, first stop the vehicle.
\225When the screen is not displayed, the volume is muted, or other system failures occur,
immediately stop using the system. When you use the faulty system contin\
uously, it may
cause fire, electric shock, or fatal system failure.
\334\334Caution
\225The system can be turned on even when the ignition switch is in "ACC" or "ON." However,
when you use the system without turning on the vehicle for a long time, \
it may cause
battery discharge. To use the system for a long time, be sure to turn on the vehicle.
\225When you use the system with the vehicle turned off, the battery warning message
appears. The warning message disappears as soon as you turn on the vehic\
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Turning the system on or off
The following explains how to turn on or off the system. Before using the system, be sure to
read the user's manual for safe and convenient manipulation.
Turning on the system
1 Turn on the vehicle.
2 When a safety warning message appears, read it and press Confirm.
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To change the display language, press Language.
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To set the user profile, note the following.
> See "Using the First Run Setup."
Turning off the system
To turn off the system while driving, press and hold the Power button on
the panel.
The screen and sound will be turned off.
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To use the system again, press the Power button.
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When a specified period of time elapses after turning off the vehicle, the system
automatically shuts down. When you open the driver's door, the system immediately
shuts down.

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Using the First Run Setup
You can configure the system settings for each driver when multiple people are using the
vehicle.
In First Run Setup, you can configure the values to display on the screen such as user name,
language, and map display method.
1 When a safety warning message appears, read it, select the driver
image, and then press Confirm.
0000AWhen you log in as guest, you cannot configure the profile settings. To set a different
profile, select another user.
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You can register up to 2 users.
2 When the First Run Setup screen appears, press Start.
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To use the default settings without changing the environment, press Skip.
3 Set the language to display on the screen and then press Next.

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4 Check the message.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Reads out the message through the speakers in the vehicle.
c c Used to select a message registered in the system for sending a brief reply message.
d d Used to make a call to a message sender.
e e Used to move to the previous or next message.
f f Can text a message by using the voice recognition. > See "Sending a text by using the
voice recognition."
g g The list of menu items appears.
\225 Display Off
: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power knob.
\225 Split 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, park 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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Configuring the UVO settings
You can subscribe to the UVO service or see the modem information.
1 On the All Menus screen, press UVO >
UVO Settings.
2 Select the desired option(s):
\225 To subscribe to the UVO service, press Activate UVO.
\225To automatically make an emergency call when airbags are deployed due to an
accident, check in 911 Connect.
\225To see the modem information, press Modem Information.
\225To check the modem status, press Modem Status.
Using Voice Local Search
With UVO, you can search for locations from the online map database by using voice
commands.
If you did not update the map or system or you cannot find your destination in the
navigation, you can use the latest information from the online server to search for locations
and receive guidance.
1 Press the [] button on the vehicle.
Voice recognition starts with voice guidance.
2 After the voice guidance ends and you hear a beep, say the POI name or
Address.
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Depending on the system language, voice recognition may not be supported.

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Configuring the device connections settings
(Type1)
You can manage Bluetooth devices or configure their operation settings. You can also
activate the phone projection so that you can control the smartphone Apps on the system
screen after connecting the smartphone to the system.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
Device Connections.
The device connection settings screen appears.
2 Configure the settings required:
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Press Menu >
Search for Settings or press and enter a keyword to search for a
setting item. You can also search for a setting item by voice.
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.
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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, park 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.

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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.
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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, park 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.
Auto Connection Priority
Set the priority order for automatic Bluetooth connection to the system when it turns on.
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On the device list, press
on the right and drag the item to reposition.
Message Notification
Set to receive message notifications.
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This option may not be available in some phone models.

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Link UVO Account
You can use various services and convenient management features when linked to the
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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."
Configuring the general system settings
(Type1)
You can configure general settings for date, time, language, and the like. You can also check
information of the system.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
General.
The general settings screen appears.
2 Configure the settings required:
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Press Menu >
Search for Settings or press and enter a keyword to search for a
setting item. You can also search for a setting item by voice.
SW Info/Update
You can see the versions of system components. You can also update the system to the latest
version.
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For details on how to update the system software: > see "How to Update the Map and
Software for your Infotainment System."