2023 KIA NIRO ECO mode

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Using functions during a call
During a call, the following screen appears.
Press to use the available options.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Used to turn on or off the microphone mute function.
c c Can adjust the microphone volume.
d d Displays or hides the dial pad screen.
e e Used to switch the call to the mobile phone. This option may not be avai\
lable in some
phone models.
f f Used to end a call.
g g The list of menu items appears.
Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
Privacy Mode: Activate privacy mode to protect personal data. The data downloaded
from the mobile phone stays hidden while this mode is on.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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If you set the microphone volume too high, the other party may have a difficulty
understanding you due to noise or echoing, depending on their mobile pho\
ne and
surroundings. Setting the volume to 30 or lower is recommended.

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When the caller is in the contact list, the caller's name and phone number of the caller are
displayed. Otherwise, only the phone number appears.

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During a call with a Bluetooth connection, you cannot switch to another \
screen such as
Radio/Media mode.

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Depending on the phone model, the call volume of the other party may differ.

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Depending on the phone model, the smartphone number may not appear.

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c c Can see the message details.
d d Reads out the message through the speakers in the vehicle.
e e Used to close the notification window.

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The message notification window does not appear when the privacy mode is enabled or
the message notification is turned off.

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The screen display may differ depending on the mobile phone model.
Bluetooth message screen
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b View the list of received messages.
c c Can text a message by using the voice recognition. > See "Sending a text by using the voice
recognition."
d d Find and connect other Bluetooth devices.
e e The list of menu items appears.
 Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
Privacy Mode: Activate privacy mode to protect personal data. The data downloaded
from the mobile phone stays hidden while this mode is on.
Change Device: Find and connect other Bluetooth devices.
Device Connections Settings: Can change the Bluetooth settings.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
Split 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.

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Checking new messages from the list
1 Perform any of the following methods:
On the All Menus screen, press Phone.
On the steering wheel, press the Call button.
2 On the Bluetooth Call screen, press .
3 Select a message from the list.
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.
 Display Off
: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
 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:

Only the sender name appears when the sender information is saved.

When the sender information is not saved, only the phone number appears.\

You cannot use the auto-reply message function.

When 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.
Sending a text by using the voice recognition
When you connect your mobile device to the system via Bluetooth, contacts from the device
are downloaded to the system so you can text a message to a contact by using the voice
recognition.

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To call using voice recognition, there must be contacts stored on the system.

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It is available only when the Kia Connect service is active.
1 Perform any of the following methods:
On the All Menus screen, press Phone.
On the steering wheel, press the Call button.
2 On the Bluetooth message screen, press .
3 When a guiding beep is heard, say the message.
The system sends the text to the selected contact.

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Voice recognition
With the voice recognition function, you can access various functions of the infotainmen\
t
system without manipulating the screen or buttons. This function prevents driver distraction
and dangerous situations.
Use voice commands to access various functions easily.
Type1
Type2

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Depending on vehicle model or specifications, the screen layout and available commands
may differ. Check the screen type for your vehicle model and view the appropriate
instructions.

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Note the following to ensure accurate recognition of your voice command.

Press the Voice Recognition button. After a beep sound, say your voice command.

Pronounce a command accurately and naturally like a conversation.

The microphone is located above the driver's head. Say your command while
maintaining an upright posture. The microphone location may differ depending on the
vehicle.

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Voice recognition is automatically ended when:

You make or receive a call.

The front or rear cameras operate (if equipped).

The
[RADIO] or [MEDIA] button is pressed to perform another function.

Rerouting or other unexpected action is made due to deviation from the route during
guidance.

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Voice recognition may not work properly when:

The sunroof or windows are open so the wind is strong.

The fan speed of the air conditioner or heater is high.

The vehicle is passing through a tunnel.

The vehicle is driving on an unpaved road and its noise and vibration are loud.

Noise is loud due to a heavy rain or storm.

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When using speech recognition from the rear seats, some commands may not be
supported depending on the vehicle model and type.

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Special characters included in a contact are not recognized by voice (e.g., School_John,
John!).

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Voice recognition is supported only for certain languages. If you change the sy\
stem
language, voice recognition may not be supported.
Using the voice recognition function (Type1)
1 On the steering wheel, press the Voice Recognition button.
Voice recognition starts along with voice guidance.

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To skip the voice guidance, press the Voice Recognition button on the steering wheel.
2 When a beep sound is heard, say a command to perform (e.g.
navigation, music, call).
> See "Available voice commands (Type1)" or " Viewing the voice
recognition help."
The recognized command appears in text at the top of the screen and the corresponding
function is performed.
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When an additional command is required to perform, the commands that can be
followed in the next step appear on the screen. Say a command or press a command.

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When there are several similar commands, say a command number to perform.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle and specifications.

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3 To end the voice recognition, perform one of the following methods:
In standby mode for voice recognition, say "Exit
".
On the voice recognition screen, press Exit.
On the steering wheel, press and hold the Voice Recognition button.

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When the Voice Recognition button is pressed in standby mode for voice recognition,
the standby time is extended.

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When the voice recognition is not available, press the Voice Recognition button on
the steering wheel and use the voice recognition on your smartphone via phone
projection.
> See "Using the phone projection function."
Voice recognition screen
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a a According to voice recognition, the icons for voice recognition, voice guidance, and
command process appear.
b b The recognized voice command appears in text.
c c Shows the representative voice command.
d d Ends the voice recognition.
e e Displays the voice recognition help.
f f The list of menu items appears.
 Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle and specifications.

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To see more details on how to use voice commands for each function, press next
to the function name.
4 After seeing the help, perform any of the following methods.
On the help screen, press Exit.
In standby mode for voice recognition, say "Exit
".

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle and specifications.
Voice recognition Help
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b The function list appears.

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To see the list of voice commands that can be used for each function, press or say the
function.
c c You can see the usages for each function.
d d Ends the voice recognition.
e e You can see the entire help for use of voice commands.
f f According to voice recognition, the icons for voice recognition, voice guidance, and
command process appear.
g g The list of menu items appears.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle and specifications.