2023 KIA NIRO Media

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Configuring the Kia Connect settings (Type2)
(if equipped)
You can subscribe to the Kia Connect service or see the modem information.
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The displayed screen or name may differ depending on the vehicle model and
specifications.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
Kia Connect.
The Kia Connect settings screen appears.
2 Configure the settings required:

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Press >
Search for Settings or press and enter a keyword to search for a
setting item. You can also search for a setting item by voice.
Activate Service
You can subscribe to the Kia Connect service by using the Kia Connect settings menu.
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For more information: > see "Subscribing to the service."
911 Connect
This feature provides you with immediate assistance when an accident occurs and an airbag
is deployed.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
Kia Connect.
2 Press 911 Connect to activate it.

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Media Options (if equipped)
You can set the media player not to start automatically when starting the engine or set it to
notify you of any information changes during media playback.
Radio/Media Off at Vehicle Startup
You can set the media player not to start automatically when starting the engine.
Continue to Play Media when Vehicle Is Turned Off (if equipped)
Turn on this mode to keep the system power supply for a certain period of time after the
engine is turned off.
Display Media Change Notifications
You can set the system to briefly display media information at the top of the screen if the
current song or channel changes when not on the main media screen.
Reset
You can reset your system settings to the default values.

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You can also initialize all settings of the login profile.

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Media Change Notifications
You can set to briefly display media information at the top of screen while playing the next
item when you move from the media player screen to another.
Extend Rear Camera Use
You can set to display the rear camera display even when you change the shift position other
than "R" (Reverse) after reversing.
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When you shift to "P" (Park) or drive at a predetermined speed or faster, the rear view
display disappears to display the previous screen.

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Media Change Notifications (if equipped)
You can set to briefly display media information at the top of screen while playing the next
item when you move from the media player screen to another.
Extend Rear Camera Use (if equipped)
You can set to display the rear camera display even when you change the shift position other
than "R" (Reverse) after reversing.
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When you shift to "P" (Park) or drive at a predetermined speed or faster, the rear view
display disappears to display the previous screen.
Audio System ON/OFF (if equipped)
You can set so that power for the system is maintained when the vehicle is turned off.

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Configuring the media settings (Type1)
(if equipped)
Set to receive a notification when the information changes during playback or to include sub-
folders when playing a folder on repeat.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
Media.
The media settings screen appears.
2 Configure the settings required:
Media Change Notifications
You can set to briefly display media information at the top of screen while playing the next
item when you move from the media player screen to another.
Repeat Folder
You can set to include sub-folders when playing a folder on repeat.

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Updating the system
A notification window appears when your vehicle is turned off. You can use the notification
window to update the navigation map and infotainment system.
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This function is available only when the system is ready for the latest software update.
1 Turn off the vehicle (ACC Off).
2 From the update notification window, press Install Now.
The update is performed immediately after the system reboots. Update details appear as
soon as update is complete.

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Update is performed with the screen off after the vehicle is turned off. If you turn on the
system when update is in progress, you can view the progress of update. When update is
in progress, the navigation, Kia Connect, camera and infotainment system are disabled.

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The system automatically shuts down after update is complete. You can exit the vehicle
without having to wait for the update to finish.

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A notification window appears after update is complete. You can use your smartphone to
scan the QR code in the window to view the update details.

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An alternative way to view update details is to select Setup >
General >
System Info >

What's New from the All Menus screen.

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If the battery level is below threshold, the update notification window does not appear
when the vehicle is turned off. If this is the case, the update notification window appears
when the vehicle is turned on again. In the window, press Install Now to perform update.
Updating immediately
You can update the navigation map and infotainment system quickly regardless of whether
the vehicle is on or off.

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This function is available only when the system is ready for the latest software update.

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When update is in progress, the navigation, Kia Connect, camera and infotainment
system are disabled.

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System operation
SymptomPossible causeSolution
The previous media
mode does not
appear when the
system is turned off
and on. It is encountered
with poor media
connection or
playback error.
When the media source is not connected or
played normally, the previous mode appears.
Connect the media source again or play it
again.
The system slows
down or does not
operate at all. An internal error
occurs in the
system.

Restart the system by pressing the reset
button with a sharp object such as pen
or clip.
If the problem persists, contact your
place of purchase or dealer.
The system is not
turned on. Fuse-related issues

Visit an auto service shop and replace
the fuse with a new one of appropriate
capacity.
If the problem persists, contact your
place of purchase or dealer.

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System status indicator icons
You can see the system status by checking the status indicator icons at the top right of the
system screen.
Different status indicator icons appear when each function is performed. The meanings of
the icons are as follows:
Mute/memo recording
Navigation sound muted
Radio/Media sound muted
All sound outputs muted
Recording a voice memo
Bluetooth/call
Connecting a phone via Bluetooth
Connecting an audio device via Bluetooth
Connecting a phone and an audio device via Bluetooth
Making a call via a Bluetooth phone
Bluetooth phone's microphone off
Downloading the contact and list of recent calls from the connected Bluetooth
phone