2022 KIA NIRO EV Navigation System Quick Reference Guide

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2 Turn on Bluetooth on the Bluetooth device to connect and select the
vehicle system on the list of searched devices.
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The system's Bluetooth name can be seen on the Add New Device window.
3 Check that the authentication code on the Bluetooth device screen
matches the one on the system screen and approve the connection on
the device.
4 When your smartphone is using Bluetooth communication, to download
contacts from the phone to the system or use the text message
notification, allow access to your phone.
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Access is only required to use Bluetooth calling. There will be no access request when
you connect an audio device.
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After the access request is approved, it may take a while until the Bluetooth connection is
completed. As soon as the Bluetooth connection is completed, the Bluetoo\
th connection
indicator icon appears at the top of the screen.
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Access to data can be enabled or disabled by using the Bluetooth Settings menu on the
mobile phone. For more details, refer to the mobile phone's user manual.
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You cannot register another device while operating a Bluetooth device.
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In order not to use the automatic Bluetooth connection, turn off the Bluetooth function
on the device. To use this function again, turn on the Bluetooth function on the device.
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You can add Bluetooth devices up to 6.

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Connecting a registered device
To use a Bluetooth device, first connect a registered Bluetooth device to the system.0000
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You can add one Bluetooth hands-free kit or up to two Bluetooth audio devices.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
Device Connections >
Device
Connections.
2 Press the icons to connect.
0000A If you cannot connect your device, check to make sure its Bluetooth option is enabled.
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When the connection is terminated abnormally due to being out of range or device
failures, the connection is automatically restored as soon as the device returns to the
connection range or normal state.
Bluetooth connection screen
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Search for a setting item by voice or by entering a keyword.
c c Select hands-free or Bluetooth audio to connect or disconnect Bluetooth devices.
d d Add a new device to the system.
e e Delete a registered device from the system.
f f The list of menu items appears.
\225Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
\225Auto Connection Priority: Set the priority order for automatic Bluetooth connection
to the system when it turns on (if equipped).
\225Search for Settings: Search for a setting item by voice or by entering a keyword.
\225Phone Projection Settings: Change the settings related to phone projection (if
equipped).
\225User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
Disconnecting a registered device
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
Device Connections >
Device
Connections.
2 Press the connected icons.
Deleting a registered device
If you will no longer use a Bluetooth device or you want to add a new device when 6 devices
are already registered, delete an existing registered device.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
Device Connections >
Device
Connections >
Delete Device(s).
2 Select a device to delete and press Delete.
To delete all registered devices, press Mark All >
Delete.
3 Press Yes.
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When you delete a registered device, all related contacts, call logs, and text messages are
removed from the system.

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Making a call via Bluetooth
You can connect a Bluetooth device with the hands-free function to use a Bluetooth phone.
The Bluetooth connection allows you to view call details directly from the system screen, and
to make calls safely and easily use your vehicle microphone and speaker.
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\225Park the vehicle at a safe place before connecting your mobile phone. It may take the
driver attention off the road and cause a traffic accident which can result in damages,
injuries, and/or death.
\225While driving, do not make a call by dialing a phone number or do not pick up your phone
to talk. Distraction by the use of a mobile phone may cause you not to recognize traffic
flow around and not to cope with unexpected situations. As a result, a traffic accident
may occur. If necessary, use the Bluetooth hands-free function and make the call as short
as possible.
Dialing from the recent call list
Make calls directly from call history of your mobile device.
When you connect your mobile device and system over Bluetooth, the list of recent calls from
the device will be downloaded to the system and you can call them again by selecting them
from the system screen. Your vehicle has a built-in microphone and speaker that make using
mobile phones safe and easy.
1 Perform any of the following methods:
\225On the All Menus screen, press Phone.
\225On the steering wheel, press the Call button.
2 On the Bluetooth Call screen, press .
3 Choose a name from the list.
The system dials the selected number.
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You can also move to a desired number by using the Move lever/button on the
steering wheel without pressing on the screen.

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The download may not work in some phone models.
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You can download up to 50 call records for each list.
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Call durations do not appear on the system screen.
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You cannot download call records when the download is prohibited by the phone. Some
phone models may require approval for a download. When a successful download is not
made, check the phone screen or its settings.
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When call records are newly downloaded, the previous records are removed.
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Learn more about receiving calls while using a Bluetooth connection.
> See "Accepting an
incoming call over Bluetooth."
Recent calls list screen
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b View a list of recent calls downloaded to the system from the device.
c c View all recent calls.
d d View only dialed calls in the list.
e e View only received calls in the list.
f f View only missed calls in the list.
g g Make a phone call using voice recognition. > See " Dialing with voice recognition."
h h Find and connect other Bluetooth devices.
i i 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 button.
\225Download: Download the list of recent calls from the connected mobile device.
\225Privacy Mode: Activate privacy mode to protect personal data. The data downloaded
from the mobile phone stays hidden while this mode is on.
\225Change Device: Find and connect other Bluetooth devices.

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\225Device Connections Settings: Can change the Bluetooth settings.
\225User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
\225Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
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The displayed name may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Dialing from the favorite contacts list
Make a list of frequently used phone numbers to call them quickly in the future.
When you connect your mobile device and system over Bluetooth, your contacts stored
on the device will be downloaded to the system, and you can add frequently used phone
numbers to the favorites list. Call your favorite contacts quickly and e\
asily by selecting them
from the list.
1 Perform any of the following methods:
\225On the All Menus screen, press Phone.
\225On the steering wheel, press the Call button.
2 On the Bluetooth Call screen, press .
3 On the favorites screen, press Add New and select a name from the
displayed list.
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If you already have contacts on your favorites list, press >
Edit on the Favorites
screen.
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To search for a contact by entering a name or phone number on your contacts list,
press
>
Search.

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4 To set a phone number as a favorite, press the button next to it.
The phone number is now added to your favorites list.
5 Choose a contact from the list.
The system dials the selected contact.
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You can add up to 10 favorite contacts for each device.
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When another mobile phone is connected, the screen does not display the contacts from
the previous phone, but they are kept in the system until the phone is deleted from the
list.
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Learn more about receiving calls while using a Bluetooth connection.
> See "Accepting an
incoming call over Bluetooth."
Favorites screen
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b View a list of favorite contacts.
c c Make a phone call using voice recognition. > See " Dialing with voice recognition."
d d Find and connect other Bluetooth devices.

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e e The list of menu items appears.
\225Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
\225Add New/Edit: Add a new contact or edit the favorites list from downloaded contacts.
\225Delete: Delete a contact from the favorites list.
\225Privacy Mode: Activate privacy mode to protect personal data. The data downloaded
from the mobile phone stays hidden while this mode is on.
\225Change Device: Find and connect other Bluetooth devices.
\225Device Connections Settings: Can change the Bluetooth settings.
\225User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
\225Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
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The displayed name may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Dialing from the contacts
You can use contacts from the connected mobile device on the system.
When you connect your mobile device with the system via Bluetooth, contacts from the
device are downloaded to the system, and you can choose to call them from the system
screen. The system has a built-in microphone and speaker that make using mobile phones
safe and easy.
1 Perform any of the following methods:
\225On the All Menus screen, press Phone.
\225On the steering wheel, press the Call button.
2 On the Bluetooth Call screen, press .
3 Select a contact from the list.
The system dials the selected contact.