2023 KIA NIRO USB

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Product specifications
Media player
USB mode
[Music files
Item
Specifications
File format MPEG-1/2 Layer3, OGG (Vorbis), FLAC, WMA (Standard/Professional),
WAV
Bit-rate and
sampling frequency MP3
8–320 kbps (CBR/VBR), up to 48 kHz
(ID3 tag version: Ver. 1.0, Ver. 1.1, Ver. 2.2, Ver. 2.3, Ver.
2.4)
OGG Q1 to Q10, up to 48 kHz
FLAC 8/16/24-bit, up to 48 kHz
WMA Standard (0x161): up to L3 Profile, up to 385 kbps, up to
48 kHz
Professional (0x162): up to M0b, up to 192 kbps, up to
48 kHz
WAV 8/16 to bit, up to 48 kHz
Specification details Max. number of directory layers: 20 layers
Max. folder/file name length: 255 Bytes
Valid characters that can be used in a folder/file name: 2,350
Alphanumeric characters/4,888 Chinese characters
Max. number of folders: 2,000 (including the root)
Max. number of files: 8,000

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A
The following files are not played.

Modified files (format-changed files)

Variant files (e.g. MP3 files encoded by WMA audio codec)

DRM (Digital Rights Management)-protected files

Files with no index

A
Sound quality is not guaranteed in case of music files that use the bit-rate exceeding 192
kbps.

A
With the files that do not use the fixed bit rate, some functions may not work properly or
the playback time may not appear accurately.

A
When a trouble occurs while playing or you want to play an incompatible format file, use
the latest encoder software to change the format before using the file.
[USB storage devices
Item
Specifications
Byte/Sector 64 KB or less
Format system FAT16/32 (recommended), exFAT, NTFS

A
With the USB storage devices that are not equipped with a plug-type connector (metal
cover type), proper operation is not guaranteed.

USB storage devices with a plastic plug may not be recognized.

USB memory cards (e.g. CF cards, SD cards) may not be recognized.

A
Problems that are caused by using USB storage devices (not specified in the following
list), are not covered by the warranty.
Product name Manufacturer
XTICK LG
BMK BMK Technology
SKY-DRV Sky Digital
TRANSCEND JetFlash TranScend
Sandisk Cruzer SanDisk
Micro ZyRUS ZyRUS
NEXTIK DIGI Works

A
USB hard drives may not be recognized.

A
When using a USB mass storage device divided into logical drives, only the files saved in
the first drive can be played.

A
When a USB storage device has some Apps, media files may not be played.

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K
Kia ConnectKia Connect menu
Diagnosing the vehicle 8-9
Kia Connect Center 8-10
Maintenance service 8-10
Roadside Assistance 8-5
Route guidance service 8-13
Schedule details 8-5
Settings 8-12, 9-77
Voice Local Search 8-11
Weather info 8-8
Service 8-2
L
Listening to music
Bluetooth audio 4-8
USB music 4-2
Location registration 5-23
M
Map 5-6
Map update 9-106
Media device connection 4-2
Media player Bluetooth audio 4-8
USB music 4-2
Messages 6-17
N
Navigation 5-2, 5-10
Navigation settings 9-63, 9-68
Notifications 2-27
F
FAQ Bluetooth 11-12
Broadcast reception 11-13
Navigation 11-12
Self-inspection method upon failure
11-13
Finding a route easily 5-3 Destination search 5-3
Finding the route Adding a waypoint 5-16
Address search 5-10
Frequently visited places 5-25
Gas stations 5-29
Location registration
Deleting a POI 5-27
Editing a POI 5-27
Registration after search 5-23
Map 5-6
Map update 9-106
Previous Destinations 5-14
Rest area information 5-8
Saving the current position 5-24
Searching for POIs 5-12
Volume adjustment 5-9
Fuel Economy 2-30
H
HD Radio Data 2-23
HD Radio™ 3-15
Home screen 1-11
Hybrid menu 2-29

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V
Valet mode 2-28
Voice memo 7-30
Voice recognitionCall commands 7-9, 7-14
Help 7-5
Navigation commands 7-10, 7-15
Other commands 7-13
POI name 7-19
Radio commands 7-11, 7-16
Rear-seat function commands 7-13,
7-18
Search commands 7-13, 7-18
Settings 9-61, 9-62
Use of speech recognition functions
7-3, 7-7
Vehicle control commands 7-11, 7-17
Volume setting 7-5, 7-8
W
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Specifications 11-18
Wireless update 10-2
Solutions
Bluetooth connection 11-5
Navigation system operation 11-8
Phone projection 11-6
Sound and display 11-2
System operation 11-7
USB playback 11-4
Sound Mood Lamp 2-21
Sounds of Nature 2-22
Split screen 1-15
Steering wheel remote control 1-4
Surround view monitor Door opening/mirror folding alert 2-11
Rear view video 2-12
System Info 9-82, 9-87
System status indicator icons 11-9
System update 9-106
T
Touch screen 1-8
Turning on/off the system 1-6
U
Update 9-106
USB file specifications 11-14
USB music 4-2
USB port 4-2
USB storage device specifications 11-15
UVO UVO menu
Settings 9-75