2023 KIA NIRO PHEV wheel

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Using the voice recognition function (Type2)
1 Press the Voice Recognition button on the steering wheel. After a beep
sound, say your voice command.

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If you press the Voice Recognition button when the system is waiting for a voice
command, the standby time is extended.

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If you press the Voice Recognition button in the middle of voice guidance on the voice
recognition function, the voice guidance is skipped.
2 When a beep sound is heard, say a voice command as required (e.g.,
radio).
> See "Available voice commands (Type2)" or " Viewing available voice commands."

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Some functions may require additional commands.

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If multiple search results are found, follow the on-screen instructions to say the
number you want to run.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle and specifications.
Ending voice recognition mode
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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CommandFunction
Open/Close the rear
windows Open or close all rear-seat windows.
Open/Close the sunroof Open or close the sunroof.
Open/Close the
trunk (liftgate) Open or close the trunk (liftgate).
Turn On/Off the heated
steering wheel Turn on or off the steering wheel heater.
Turn On/Off all seat
warmers Turn on or off the heaters for all seats.
Turn On/Off seat
warmer Turn on or off the driver's seat heater.
Seat warmer
level 1 to 3 Set the driver's seat heater level in the range of 1 to 3.
Turn On/Off the
passenger seat warmer Turn on or off the passenger seat heater.
Passenger's Seat
Warmer Level 1 to 3 Set the passenger seat heater level in the range of 1 to 3.
Turn On/Off the rear
seat warmer Turn on or off the rear-seat heaters.
Turn On/Off all air
ventilation seats Turn on or off the ventilation for all seats.
Turn On/Off air
ventilation seats Turn on or off the driver's seat ventilation.
Air ventilation seat level
1 to 3 Set the driver's seat ventilation level in the range of 1 to 3.
Turn On/Off the
passenger air ventilation
seats Turn on or off the passenger seat ventilation.
Passenger's Air
Ventilation Seat Level
1 to 3 Set the passenger seat ventilation level in the rage of 1 to 3.
Turn On/Off the rear air
ventilation seat Turn on or off the rear-seat ventilation.

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Vehicle control commands (if equipped)
CommandFunction
Climate On/Off Turn on or off the climate control.
Air Conditioner
On/Off Can turn on or off the air conditioner.
Heat On/Off Can turn on or off the heater.
Fan High/Low Used to set the fan level.
Set Fan to windshield/
Face/Feet Used to set the air direction.
Warmer/Cooler Set the climate control temperature.
Open/Close all windows Open or close all windows.
Open/Close the
windows Open or close the driver-side window.
Open/Close the
passenger's window Open or close the passenger-side window.
Open/Close the rear
windows Open or close all rear-seat windows.
Open/Close the sunroof Open or close the sunroof.
Open/Close the
trunk (liftgate) Open or close the trunk (liftgate).
Turn On/Off the heated
steering wheel Turn on or off the steering wheel heater.
Turn On/Off all seat
warmers Turn on or off the heaters for all seats.
Turn On/Off seat
warmer Turn on or off the driver's seat heater.
Seat warmer
level 1 to 3 Set the driver's seat heater level in the range of 1 to 3.
Turn On/Off the
passenger seat warmer Turn on or off the passenger seat heater.
Passenger's Seat
Warmer Level 1 to 3 Set the passenger seat heater level in the range of 1 to 3.
Turn On/Off the rear
seat warmer Turn on or off the rear-seat heaters.
Turn On/Off all air
ventilation seats Turn on or off the ventilation for all seats.

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Using the Siri Eyes Free
When you connect an Apple device that is compatible with Siri to your system via Bluetooth,
you can use the Siri Eyes Free. This allows you to perform the functions on your system and
Apple device with voice commands so that you can devote your attention to driving.
First, make sure that your Apple device supports Siri and that you have activated Siri.
1 Connect your Apple device to your system via Bluetooth.
2 On the steering wheel, press and hold the Voice Recognition button.
3 On the Siri screen, press Speak.
4 Say a command.

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You can perform the functions related to Bluetooth calls on the system and other
functions on your Apple device.

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Press the Voice Recognition button to restart Siri.
5 To end Siri, press and hold the Voice Recognition button on the steering
wheel.

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Apple devices may have different functions enabled and may vary in the way how they
respond to Siri commands, depending on the device type and iOS version.

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Recording a voice memo
1 On the Voice Memo screen, press .
It starts recording a voice memo.
2 When recording is finished, press on the screen or press the End
Call button on the steering wheel.
The voice memo is automatically saved.

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To adjust the recording sound volume during voice recording, drag the control bar.

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To temporarily stop recording, press
.

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When recording starts, the other audio functions are muted or playback is paused.

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When you make or receive a call while recording, the recording is paused.

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When you make an emergency call or you are connected to an emergency call
after airbag deployment, the recording is stopped and the recorded voice memo is
automatically saved.
Playing a voice memo
You can select and play a recorded voice memo.
From the list of Voice Memos, press the desired voice memo.

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ÝWarning
Driving while distracted may cause a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident,
severe bodily injury, or death. The driver's primary responsibility is the safe and legal
operation of the vehicle, and the use of any vehicle systems, including the \
touch screen
and steering wheel controls that take the driver's eyes, attention, and focus away from safe
driving or that are not permissible by the law, should never be used while driving.
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Use the Kia Connect features on the system when the vehicle is stationary with the vehicle
turned on.
Contacting the roadside assistance
When you encounter a disabled vehicle or other problems on the road, you can directly
contact the Kia Connect Center for roadside assistance and receive the service for vehicle
towing.
Perform any of the following methods:
On the All Menus screen, press Kia Connect
>
Roadside Assist.
 Press the [] button on the vehicle.

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Depending on the network status, this feature may not work correctly.
Checking schedule details (if equipped)
View the schedule details for today and tomorrow.
On the All Menus screen, press Kia Connect >
Calendar.

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To use the calendar, make sure you install the Kia Connect App on your smartphone and
sign up for the Kia Connect Service. Use either Google Play Store or App Store (depending
on your smartphone model) to download and install the Kia Connect App and sign up for
the Kia Connect Service.
> See "Subscribing to the service."

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To use the calendar, make sure your user profile is linked to your Kia Connect account. It
is not possible to use the calendar if your user profile is set to "Guest." To link your user
profile to your Kia Connect account, press Setup >
User Profile from All Menus.

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Cluster Voice Guidance Volume (if equipped)
You can adjust the volume of guiding beep.
Welcome Sound (if equipped)
You can set to generate the notification sound when turning on or off the instrument cluster.
Convenience (if equipped)
You can configure the features for convenience such as welcome sound and wireless
charging.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Welcome Mirror/Light (if equipped)
You can set the welcoming time on the outside rear view mirrors.
Enable on Driver Approach: When the driver with the smart key approaches, the
welcome feature is enabled.
Wireless Charging System (if equipped)
You can set to charge your smartphone wirelessly.

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This feature is available only in smartphones that can be charged wirelessly.
Seat (if equipped)
You can configure the settings of the steering wheel or seats, such as seat position change
notification and automatic control of the steering wheel warmer.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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Seat Position Change Alert (if equipped)
You can set the system to display a notification message along with the seat image on the
screen when a seat position is changed.
Smart Posture Care (if equipped)
You can see the recommended driving posture according to your physical data, and the
clinical inspection result for your waist.
Heated/Ventilated Features (if equipped)
You can set to make the driving environment pleasant by controlling the steering wheel
warmer and driver's seat warmer/ventilation.
Auto. Controls That Use Climate Control Settings: Automatically controls the heating
wire or ventilation for the driver's seat and steering wheel, in sync with the climate control
function.

Steering Wheel Warmer: Steering Wheel Warmer adjusts automatically based on
Climate settings.

Seat Warmer/Ventilation: Seat Warmer/Ventilation adjusts automatically based on
Climate settings.
Seating Easy Access (if equipped)
For convenience upon getting on and off, you can adjust the position of the driver's seat or
steering wheel to secure space inside the vehicle.
 Steering Easy Access: The steering wheel moves upward when getting on and off.
Seat Slide Easy Access: Can set the distance to automatically move the driver's seat
when getting on or off.
Rear Seat Heating Control (if equipped)
You can set to enable the warmer for the rear-left and rear-right seats.
Reset (if equipped)
You can initialize all system settings in the vehicle.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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The required features cannot be initialize.