2023 KIA NIRO PHEV phone

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3 To end the voice recognition, perform one of the following methods:
In standby mode for voice recognition, say "Exit
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On the voice recognition screen, press Exit.
On the steering wheel, press and hold the Voice Recognition button.

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When the Voice Recognition button is pressed in standby mode for voice recognition,
the standby time is extended.

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When the voice recognition is not available, press the Voice Recognition button on
the steering wheel and use the voice recognition on your smartphone via phone
projection.
> See "Using the phone projection function."
Voice recognition screen
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a a According to voice recognition, the icons for voice recognition, voice guidance, and
command process appear.
b b The recognized voice command appears in text.
c c Shows the representative voice command.
d d Ends the voice recognition.
e e Displays the voice recognition help.
f f The list of menu items appears.
 Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle and specifications.

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Using voice recognition via phone projection
Use the voice recognition function on your smartphone via phone projection. > See "Using the
phone projection function."
Adjusting the voice guidance volume
When voice recognition mode is on, you can adjust the volume by using the volume knob.
Viewing available voice commands
Turn on voice recognition mode and then say "All functions" to view all commands that are
available for use.

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The All functions screen can be controlled by touch only and does not recognize voice
commands.

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To redirect to the Voice Recognition screen, press the Voice Recognition button.

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Press Exit to end voice recognition.

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Some functions may not be supported depending on the vehicle's options.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle and specifications.

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Available voice commands (Type1)
You can view the voice commands that can be recognized by the system.
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Depending on vehicle model or specifications, the screen layout and available commands
may differ. Check the screen type for your vehicle model and view the appropriate
instructions.
Call commands
Command Function
Call You can make a call to one of your mobile phone's contacts. Say
a contact's name to begin a call.
Call The system dials the phone number of that contact. If the
contact has multiple phone numbers, select a phone number.
Call on Mobile The system dials the phone number saved as "Mobile" for that
contact.
Call at Work The system dials the phone number saved as "Work" for that
contact.
Call at Home The system dials the phone number saved as "Home" for that
contact.
Call on Other The system dials a phone number saved as other than "Mobile",
"Work", or "Home" for that contact.
Dial Number You can make a call. Say a phone number to begin a call.
Dial You can make a call immediately to that phone number.
Send Message You can send a text message to one of your mobile phone's
contacts. Say a contact's name and then enter the message
content by following the guidance.
This command is available only if UVO is activated.
Send Message to
You can send a text message to that specific contact. Enter the
message content by following the guidance.
This command is available only if UVO is activated.
Send Message to
You can send a text message to that contact more directly.
This command is available only if UVO is activated.
Change Bluetooth
Device You can search for and connect another Bluetooth device.

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To use call commands, your mobile phone must be connected to the system via Bluetooth
and your contacts must be downloaded.
> See "Connecting a Bluetooth device."

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Some functions may not be available, depending on the connected mobile p\
hone.

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Vehicle control commands are recognizable in English only.

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Some commands may not be supported, depending on the vehicle model and f\
unctions.
Rear-seat function commands (if equipped)
Command Function
Passenger Talk Turn on the Passenger Talk.
Quiet Mode
Turn off Quiet Mode Turn on or off the Quiet Mode.

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Some commands may not be supported, depending on the vehicle model and f\
unctions.
Search commands
Command Function
Search settings for
You can search for a setting menu.
For example, say "Search settings for Bluetooth" or "Search
settings for Display."
> See "Configuring system settings."
Other commands
Command
Function
Help Move to the help screen.
Line <1 to 4>* Select an item with the designated number on a list. Simple
numbers, such as "One" or "Two," can be recognized.
Yes* Accept a notification asking for your confirmation in an
exceptional situation.
No* Deny a notification asking for your confirmation in an
exceptional situation.
Next* If there are more than five items on a list, scroll to the next page.
Previous* If you scroll to the next page of a list, scroll back to the previous
page.
Manual Input* When using the Dial Number command, open the keypad to
enter a phone number manually.
Go Back* Returns to the previous step.
Exit End voice recognition.
* These commands are available only in certain situations.

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Available voice commands (Type2)
You can view the voice commands that can be recognized by the system.
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Depending on vehicle model or specifications, the screen layout and available commands
may differ. Check the screen type for your vehicle model and view the appropriate
instructions.
Call commands
Command Function
Call You can make a call to one of your mobile phone's contacts. Say
a contact's name to begin a call.
Call The system dials the phone number of that contact. If the
contact has multiple phone numbers, select a phone number.
Call on Mobile The system dials the phone number saved as "Mobile" for that
contact.
Call at Work The system dials the phone number saved as "Work" for that
contact.
Call at Home The system dials the phone number saved as "Home" for that
contact.
Call on Other The system dials a phone number saved as other than "Mobile",
"Work", or "Home" for that contact.
Dial Number You can make a call. Say a phone number to begin a call.
Dial You can make a call immediately to that phone number.
Send Message You can send a text message to one of your mobile phone's
contacts. Say a contact's name and then enter the message
content by following the guidance.
This command is available only if Kia Connect is activated.
Send Message to
You can send a text message to that specific contact. Enter the
message content by following the guidance.
This command is available only if Kia Connect is activated.
Send Message to
You can send a text message to that contact more directly.
This command is available only if Kia Connect is activated.
Change Bluetooth
Device You can search for and connect another Bluetooth device.

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To use call commands, your mobile phone must be connected to the system via Bluetooth
and your contacts must be downloaded.
> See "Connecting a Bluetooth device."

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Some functions may not be available, depending on the connected mobile p\
hone.

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Voice Memo
You can use the microphone on the vehicle to record and play voice memos.
Running the voice memo
On the All Menus screen, press Voice Memo.
Voice memo screen
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Displays the list of recorded voice memos.
c c Starts or pauses the recording.
d d Stops recording.
e e The list of menu items appears.
Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
Delete: Can delete a voice memo.
Save to USB Device: Can record a voice memo to a USB storage device. Check that
the USB device is compatible.
> See "USB storage devices."
Storage Information: Can see the file size of recorded voice memos.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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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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Route guidance service (if equipped)
Use a more convenient, accurate route guidance service through the Kia Connect route
guidance service.
Finding a route by manually entering a destination
You can use fast and accurate route guidance based on real-time and forecast traffic data
collected by the Kia Connect Center.
Using the Kia Connect quick route guidance
You can use the quick navigation service based on real-time traffic information analyzed by
the Kia Connect Center.
1 Set the destination on the navigation system.
2 From the list of routes, select the Kia Connect route.
Quick route guidance starts by the Kia Connect Center.
AThe screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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You can use the Kia Connect route to search for a different route while in route guidance.

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The road information by the Kia Connect may differ from actual road conditions. Be sure
to drive according to actual road conditions and regulations.

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The estimated time of arrival and remaining time to destination are calculated based on
the traffic conditions. The calculated times may differ depending on the change in traffic
conditions.

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Depending on the map update time, guidance on a new road may not match actual road
conditions.
Guidance to destination service
If you park your vehicle at a distance of more than a specified value away from the
destination, you can continue to use the route guidance to the destination from your
smartphone.