2022 KIA NIRO Quick Start Guide Base Audio

7-3
Recording voice memos
1 On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Voice Memo.
2 On the voice memo screen,
press
.
\225 Press to pause recording. Press
to resume recording.
3 Press to stop recording.
\225The voice memo is saved and added
to the voice memos list on the left of
the screen.
\333 Note
\225Voice memo recording mutes the
function in operation or pauses media
playback.
\225If you make or answer a call while
recording a voice memo, the recording
pauses.
Playing voice memos
1 On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Voice Memo.
2 Select a voice memo from the
voice memos list.
\225 The voice memo will begin playing.

Kia Connect (if
equipped)
Kia Connect services
Using the Kia Connect menu Using 911 Connect
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8-2
Kia Connect services
Kia Connect provides connected car
services, such as roadside assistance and
emergency rescue, via the latest IT and
communication technologies.
Once subscribed, you can access Kia
Connect services via the Kia Connect
buttons in your vehicle. You can also
access other useful features using the Kia
Connect menu in your system.
\333 Note
\225You must be an active Kia Connect
subscriber or within the initial free trial
period to receive Kia Connect services.
\225Depending on your vehicle type, the
system type or the subscribed service
package, available services may vary.
\225Some services may incur additional
charges.
\225Services may be modified, added, or
deleted according to changes in the
company′s policies.
Service limitations
Because Kia Connect services are provided
via Verizon networks, use of this service
may be limited depending on the status
of Verizon network in your area. Check the
network signal icon (
) at the top of
the screen to verify if the network signal
strength is adequate.
\333 Note
\225Use of this service is recommended
when the network signal icon has more
than four signal bars.
\225Depending on Verizon network status,
Kia Connect services may be affected in
the following places:
- In a building or tunnel
-In a mountain or dense forest
-On a road close to cliffs
-In an area with a lot of high buildings
-On a highway or a road under an
overpass
-Out of a service area based on the
mobile network service provider′s
coverage policy

8-3
Activating Kia Connect
services
You must activate Kia Connect services to
use them. An account with Owners.kia.
com is required for activation. If you do
not already have an account, enter your
information to create one. If you already
have an account, enter the verification
code you received from Owners.kia.com.
1 Park your vehicle in a safe
location.
\225You cannot enter information for
service activation while your vehicle
is moving.
2 On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Kia Connect > Kia
Connect Settings > Activate
Service.
3 Enter your phone number
or email address and press
Submit.
\225 Once your account has been
successfully registered, a verification
code will be sent to you by phone or
email.
\225If you have a registered account
and your verification code, press I
already have a code .
4 Enter the verification code you
received from Owners.kia.com
and press Submit.
\225 Activation will begin. While the
activation is in progress, the system
buttons will be locked.
\335 Caution
Do not turn off the engine while activation
is in progress. Doing so may cause the
system to malfunction.
\333Note
\225To call the Kia Connect Center to request
help for service activation, press All
Menus > Kia Connect > Kia Connect
Call Center on the Home screen or the
[
] button in your vehicle.
\225 If the activation fails, contact the Kia
Connect Center at 844-886-9411.
\225If your Kia Connect service has expired,
you can reactivate by renewing your
subscription at Owners.kia.com and
entering your verification code again in
the Activate Service menu.

8-4
Using the Kia Connect
menu
You can use Kia Connect services via the
Kia Connect menu in your system.
Starting the Kia Connect
menu
On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Kia Connect .
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a a Display the options list.
\225Display Off (if equipped): Turn off
the screen. Press the screen to turn
it back on.
\225User′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.
b b Return to the previous level.
c c Call the Kia Connect Center for vehicle
towing and other services.
> See
″ Contacting roadside assistance .″
d d Check your vehicle for any issues and
view the diagnosis.
> See ″Diagnosing
your vehicle .″
e e View maintenance service intervals
for your last and next scheduled
maintenance.
> See ″Checking
maintenance service intervals .″
f f Call the Kia Connect Center to request
help or make inquiries while using
Kia Connect services or your account.
> See ″Contacting the virtual assistant .″
g g Call the Kia Connect Center to request
help or make inquiries regarding
service activation and Kia Connect
services.
h h Access Kia Connect services to use it
in your system, activate the automatic
911 connection feature, or access
modem information.
> See ″Configuring
the Kia Connect settings .″
\334Warning
Distracted driving can result in a loss of
vehicle control, leading 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.
\333Note
Use the Kia Connect features in the
system when your vehicle is parked with
the engine running.

8-5
Diagnosing your vehicle
You can diagnose your vehicle. With
a vehicle diagnosis, you can schedule
maintenance.
1 Park your vehicle in a safe
location.
\333Note
Depending on the vehicle model
or specifications, you may need to
ensure your vehicle is parked before
performing a diagnosis.
2 On the Home screen, press
All Menus > Kia Connect >
Vehicle Diagnostics .
\225A remote diagnosis will begin.
Refrain from using your system until
the diagnosis is complete and the
result is displayed on the screen.
If you move to another screen
while a diagnosis is in progress, the
diagnosis will be canceled.
3 Check the result displayed on
the screen.
\333 Note
\225A diagnosis result provided by this
service is only an estimation based
on data from your vehicle. Visit a Kia
dealership for a detailed diagnosis.
\225If a critical issue is detected with your
vehicle, an automatic diagnosis will start
and a warning light will display in the
instrument cluster. You will be notified
of the diagnosis result.
\225Your preferred dealership must be
registered on Owners.kia.com for you to
schedule maintenance with it.
Contacting roadside
assistance
If you encounter a disabled vehicle or
other problems while on the road, you can
contact the Kia Connect Center directly
for roadside assistance, vehicle towing or
service.
Press All Menus > Kia Connect
> Roadside Assist on the Home
screen, or press the [
] button in
your vehicle.
\225 When connecting with a roadside
assistance representative, please specify
the type of service you need.
\225To end the call, press End on the screen
or press the [
] button.
\333 Note
Depending on the network connection,
this feature may not work correctly.

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Checking maintenance
service intervals
You can view the service intervals
between your last and next scheduled
maintenance. This feature will help you
maintain your vehicle on a regular basis.
1 On the Home screen, press
All Menus > Kia Connect >
Maintenance .
2 View maintenance information.
\225You can view the driving distance
and the number of days left until
your next maintenance service.
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a a Schedule maintenance at a Kia
dealership by selecting your
preferred dealership or a nearby
dealership.
b b Display the options list.
\225User′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 c Return to the previous level.
d d Reset your maintenance
information.
Contacting the virtual
assistant
You can contact the Kia Connect Center to
request help or make inquiries directly to
a customer care representative regarding
Kia Connect services and your account.
Press All Menus > Kia Connect
> Virtual Assistant on the Home
screen, or press the [
] button in
your vehicle.
\225 When connecting with a customer care
representative, please specify the type
of service you need.
\225To end the call, press End on the screen
or press the [
] button.
\333 Note
This feature is not available during a
Bluetooth call.