2023 KIA NIRO Media

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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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Control panel
Custom button 1-3
MAP button 1-2
MEDIA button 1-2
NAV button 1-2
POWER button/VOLUME knob 1-2
RADIO button 1-2
Search knob 1-3
SEEK/TRACK button 1-3
SETUP button 1-3
System Reset button 1-3
Steering wheel remote control
Call button 1-4,
1-5
Custom button 1-5
End Call button 1-4, 1-5
MODE button 1-4
Move lever/button 1-4
Voice Recognition button 1-4
Volume lever/Mute button 1-4
Contacts list 6-10
Control panel 1-2
D
Deleting a location 5-27
Destination search 5-3
Driving assistance screen 2-8
Driving Information 2-26
E
Editing a location 5-27
Editing a route 5-16
Energy Flow 2-31
EV charging stations 5-30
Index
A
Advanced system settings 9-42
Android devices
Android Auto 2-4
Apple devices Apple CarPlay 2-6
B
Battery warning 1-7
BluetoothBluetooth phone
Answering a call 6-15
Call 6-6
Contacts list 6-10
Dial pad 6-12
Favorites settings 6-8
Options during a call 6-16
Recent calls list 6-6
Switching to another call 6-17
Text message 6-17
Specifications 11-16
Bluetooth connection Adding a device 6-2
Deleting a device 6-5
Device connection 6-4
Disconnecting a device 6-5
C
ClimateClimate settings 9-9, 9-28
Climate control function 2-13
Component names and functions

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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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P
Parking assist guide lines 2-8
Phone 6-6
Phone projectionAndroid Auto 2-4
Apple CarPlay 2-6
Previous Destinations 5-14
Product specifications Bluetooth 11-16
Common specifications 11-16
LTE RF 11-17
Media player 11-14
Radio 11-16
Wi-Fi 11-18
Proximity Warning 2-9
R
Radio Changing the channel 3-9, 3-10, 3-11
Changing the radio mode 3-8, 3-9
Deleting a channel 3-13, 3-14
Saving radio channels 3-12, 3-13
Scanning channels 3-10, 3-11
Rear-seat climate control function 2-16
Rear-seat conversation mode 2-18
Rear-seat quiet mode 2-20
Rear-seat view 2-19
Rear view screen 2-8
Recent calls list 6-6
S
Save searched place 5-23
Saving frequently visited places 5-25
Saving the current position 5-24
Settings Advanced settings 9-42
Bluetooth settings 9-41
Button settings 9-46, 9-48
Data/network settings 9-79
Device connections settings 9-35, 9-37
Display settings 9-94, 9-99
General settings 9-82, 9-87
Kia Connect settings 9-77
Media settings 9-105
Navigation settings 9-63, 9-68
Screen saver settings 9-102
Screen theme/layout settings 9-93
Sound settings 9-51, 9-55
User profile settings 9-80, 9-81
UVO settings 9-75
Vehicle settings 9-3, 9-15
Voice recognition settings 9-61, 9-62
Siri Eyes Free 7-29
SiriusXM™ 3-17 Changing to SiriusXM mode 3-17, 3-18,
3-20
Featured Favorites channels 3-27, 3-28
Searching for channels 3-21, 3-22
Selecting channels 3-23, 3-24
Viewing the program schedule 3-25,
3-26
Software update 9-106