2023 KIA NIRO reset

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Link Kia Connect Account
You can use various services and convenient management features when linked to the
registered Kia Connect service.
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Subscribe to Kia Connect to check the function.
> See "Subscribing to the service."
Delete Profile (if equipped)
All stored data and profile settings will be lost and the system will be reset.
Configuring the general system settings
(Type1)
You can configure general settings for date, time, language, and the like. You can also check
information of the system.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
General.
The general settings screen appears.
2 Configure the settings required:

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Press Menu >
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.
SW Info/Update
You can see the versions of system components. You can also update the system to the latest
version.
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For details on how to update the system software: > see "How to Update the Map and
Software for your Infotainment System."

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System Info
You can check the system storage space. You can also use your smartphone to access the
online user's manual of the system, or initialize all system settings to default values.
Storage
You can check the storage space of the system memory where voice memos can be saved.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code)
You can access the online user's manual of the system by scanning the QR code with your
smartphone.
Reset
You can initialize all system settings including general settings and navigation settings.
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You can also initialize all settings of the login profile.

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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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Illumination
You can set the system to automatically adjust the display brightness depending on the
ambient light intensity. You can also set the system to keep the display bright or dark all the
time. You can set to automatically adjust the display brightness depending on the cluster
illumination. You can also set the level of display brightness to use while using the daytime or
night mode.
Mode
Automatic: The display brightness is automatically adjusted based on the surrounding
environment.
Daylight: It keeps the display always bright regardless of the surrounding environment.
Night: It keeps the display always dark regardless of the surrounding environment.
Illumination
Link to Cluster Illumination Control: The display brightness is automatically adjusted
based on the cluster illumination.
Daylight: You can set the display brightness when Daylight is selected under Mode.
Uncheck Link to Cluster Illumination Control and then set to the desired brightness.
Night: You can set the display brightness when Night is selected under Mode. Uncheck
Link to Cluster Illumination Control and then set to the desired brightness.

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To reset all screen brightness settings to the default values, press Reset.

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Reset
You can initialize all display settings such as brightness.
Configuring the display settings (Type2)
You can change the system display settings such as display brightness.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
Display.
The display 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.

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If you press Display Off at the top of the screen, the screen is switched off. To switch the
screen back on, press the screen or briefly press the power button.

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Illumination
You can set the system brightness to be adjusted according to the ambient lighting
conditions or set the screen to stay bright or dimmed. You can also set to automatically adjust
the display brightness depending on the cluster illumination.
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To reset all screen brightness settings to the default values, press Reset.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Auto-adjust Brightness (if equipped)
You can set the system brightness to be adjusted according to the ambient lighting
conditions. Press
to set the brightness for the day or night mode.
Adjust Manually (if equipped)
You can set the screen to stay bright or dimmed.
Mode (if equipped)
Automatic: The display brightness is automatically adjusted based on the surrounding
environment.
Daylight: The display brightness is adjusted to ensure that items are easier to see when
the surrounding area is bright.
Night: The brightness is adjusted to prevent glare when the surrounding area is dark.
Illumination (if equipped)
Link to Cluster Illumination Control: The display brightness is automatically adjusted
based on the cluster illumination.
Daylight: You can set the display brightness when Daylight is selected under Mode.
Uncheck Link to Cluster Illumination Control and then set to the desired brightness.
Night: You can set the display brightness when Night is selected under Mode. Uncheck
Link to Cluster Illumination Control and then set to the desired brightness.

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To reset all screen brightness settings to the default values, press Reset.

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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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QI bought a new mobile phone and want to replace my old phone with the new one to
connect the system. How can I register the new phone to the system?
AAn additional device can be registered in the same way as in registration of a new
device. You can register up to 6 devices in the list of Bluetooth devices. To delete
a previously registered device, press Delete Device(s) from the list of Bluetooth
devices, select the device to delete, and then press Delete.
> See "Deleting a registered
device."
QHow can I access the list of contacts while using a Bluetooth phone?
AApprove access to the contacts when connecting your mobile phone to the syste\
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via Bluetooth. The list of contacts on the phone is downloaded to the system. To see
the downloaded list of contacts, press the Call button on the steering wheel and
press
on the call screen. You can search for a contact and make a call to the
contact, or add the contact to the favorites. > See " Dialing from the contacts."
Broadcast reception
QI turned on the radio while driving but I heard no sound but noise.
ADepending on the location, obstacles may cause reception to deteriorate.
Radio reception rate may also drop when an on-glass antenna is mounted on the
rear window and the window is tinted with metallic window films.
Self-inspection method upon failure
QThe system does not operate properly. What shall I do?
AInspect the system after referring to Troubleshooting Guide. > See "Solutions."
When the system failure persists after inspection, press and hold the Reset button to
reset the system.
If the problem persists, contact your place of purchase or dealer.