2022 KIA NIRO Quick Start Guide Base Audio

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[Speed Dependent Volume
Control
You can set the volume to be adjusted
automatically according to your driving
speed.
[Start-up Volume Limit
You can set to automatically lower the
system volume upon vehicle start-up, if
the volume has been previously set to a
high level.
Advanced/ Premium Sound
(if equipped)
You can adjust advanced sound options
and apply various sound effects.
[Speed Dependent Volume
Control
You can set the volume to be adjusted
automatically according to your driving
speed.
[Live Dynamic (if equipped)
You can enjoy natural, dynamic sound like
sound from a live performance.
System Volumes (if equipped)
You can adjust the volume for various
sounds and change the volume-related
settings.
[System Sound /Subsystem
Volumes
You can adjust the volume levels for
individual system features.
\333 Note
To restore the default volume settings for
system features, press Reset.
[Phone Projection /Connected
Devices
You can adjust the volume levels for
phone projection features individually.
\333 Note
To restore the default volume settings for
phone projection, press Reset.

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Position (if equipped)
You can select where you would like
sound to be concentrated in your vehicle.
Press a desired location on the seat image
or use the arrow buttons to adjust. To
center the sound in your vehicle, press
.
Sound Tuning/ Tone (if
equipped)
You can adjust the tone and output level
of each sound.
\333 Note
To restore the default settings for all
sound modes, press Center.
[Bass Boost (if equipped)
You can enjoy grand, dynamic sound with
amplified bass frequencies.
[Clari-Fi (if equipped)
You can enjoy sound restored to
compensate for frequencies lost during
audio compression.
[Quantum Logic Surround (if
equipped)
You can enjoy spacious, surround sound,
like the actual sound on a live stage.
[ Centerpoint® Surround
Technology
(if equipped)
You can enjoy rich surround sound via the
stereo sound source, such as digital audio
files or satellite radio.
[ Dynamic Speed
Compensation
(if equipped)
You can enjoy a stable listening
environment by automatically calibrating
the sound according to your driving
speed.
[Start-up Volume Limit (if
equipped)
You can set to automatically lower the
system volume upon vehicle start-up, if
the volume has been previously set to a
high level.

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Guidance (if equipped)
You can change the settings for the
guidance that is available while you are
driving.
[Guidance Volumes (if equipped)
You can adjust the volume levels for
individual system features.
\333Note
To restore the default volume settings for
system features, press Reset.
[Parking Safety Priority (if
equipped)
You can set to give priority to the
proximity warning feature and lower all
other sounds when parking your vehicle.
Radio Noise (if equipped)
You can select the FM radio noise
reduction option for the sound quality of
the incoming signal.
\225 Original Sound : The original sound will
be maintained. Radio noise may be loud.
\225 Minimum Noise Reduction : The
original sound will be maintained
and noise reduction will be adjusted
automatically.
\225 Max. Noise Reduction : Radio noise is
minimized. The volume may be reduced.

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Connected Devices (if
equipped)
You can adjust the volume levels for
phone projection features individually.
[ Android Auto
You can enable Android Auto to connect
your Android smartphone to your system.
\333 Note
To restore the default volume settings for
Android Auto, press Reset.
[Apple CarPlay
You can enable Apple CarPlay to connect
your iPhone to your system.
\333 Note
To restore the default volume settings for
Apple CarPlay, press Reset.
Driver Assistance Warning
(if equipped)
You can change the settings for the
guidance that is available while you are
driving.
[Parking Safety Priority
You can set the system to decrease the
audio volume to hear a proximity warning
prior to other sounds while parking your
vehicle.

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Configuring the
display settings
You can change the settings for the screen
display.
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available options may vary.
On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Setup > Display and
select an option to change.
Mode (if equipped)
You can set the screen brightness mode.
[ Automatic
You can set the system brightness to
be adjusted according to the ambient
lighting conditions or the headlamp
status.
Reset (if equipped)
You can reset your sound settings to
default values.
Touch sound ( Beep)
You can turn the touch sound on or off
by pressing Beep on the sound settings
screen.

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[Brightness Auto-Adjusts (if
equipped)
You can set the system brightness to
be adjusted according to the ambient
lighting conditions or the headlamp
status, or adjust the brightness manually.
[ Auto-adjust Brightness (if
equipped)
You can set the system brightness
to be switched to day mode or night
mode, according to the ambient lighting
conditions or the headlamp status. To
adjust the screen brightness level in each
mode, press
.
[ Adjust Manually (if equipped)
You can adjust the screen brightness
manually.
[Mode (if equipped)
You can set the screen brightness mode.
\225 Automatic : The system brightness
is adjusted according to the ambient
lighting conditions or the headlamp
status.
\225 Daylight : The screen will stay bright.
\225Night: The screen will stay dimmed.
[Daylight
This option is available when you
deactivate the Automatic option. The
screen will stay bright.
[ Night
This option is available when you
deactivate the Automatic option. The
screen will stay dimmed.
Illumination
You can change the screen brightness
settings.
Option A
Option B

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Blue Light Filter
The blue light filter reduces eye fatigue by
adjusting the levels of blue light displayed
by the screen.
[Use Blue Light Filter
You can set to use the blue light filter.
After enabling the blue light filter, you can
adjust the intensity.
\333 Note
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, adjusting the intensity may
not be available.
[Blue Light Filter Settings
You can set the system to activate the blue
light filter automatically according to the
ambient lighting conditions or manually
enter a period for when to use the blue
light filter.
\225 Automatic : The blue light filter will
function automatically according to the
ambient lighting conditions.
\225 Scheduled Time: The blue light filter will
function during the set period.
[Link to Cluster Illumination
Control
(if equipped)
You can set system brightness to be
adjusted to match the instrument cluster′s
brightness. If deactivated, this feature
allows you to adjust screen brightness
in day or night mode, depending on the
mode selected.
[Daylight (if equipped)
You can adjust screen brightness in day
mode when you select Daylight in the
Mode option.
[ Night (if equipped)
You can adjust screen brightness in night
mode when you select Night in the Mode
option.
\333 Note
To restore the default settings for the
brightness modes, press Reset.

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Screen Saver (if equipped)
You can select a screen saver option after
turning off your screen by pressing and
holding the Power button on the control
panel.
\225Analog Clock : The analog clock is
displayed. To change the clock type,
press
.
\225 Digital Clock : The digital clock is
displayed.
\225 None: No screen saver is displayed.
Extend Rear Camera Use (if
equipped)
You can set the rear view screen to remain
active even if you shift to any position
other than ″R″ (Reverse) after backing up.
When you shift to ″P″ (Park) or drive at a
predetermined speed or faster, the rear
view screen will be deactivated and the
system will display the previous screen
automatically.
Audio System ON/OFF (if
equipped)
You can set the audio system to stay on
after the engine is turned off.
[ Continue to Play Media when
Vehicle Is Turned Off
You can set the radio or media player
stays on for a given time after the vehicle
is turned off.
Home Screen (if equipped)
You can change the widgets and
menus displayed on the Home screen.
Personalize the Home screen by adding
your favorite menus.
> See ″Changing the
Home screen widgets″ or
″ Changing the Home
screen menu icons.″