2023 KIA NIRO PHEV USB port

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a a Access the files list.
b b Display the options list.
\225Display Off (if equipped): Turn
off the screen. Press the screen
to turn it back on.
\225Media Sources: Select a media
storage device you want to use.
\225Songs by this Artist: Move to
the list of songs by the artist
currently playing.
\225Songs from this Album: Move to
the list of songs from the album
currently playing.
\225Hide Current File: Hide the
current file.
\225Sound Settings: Customize the
system sound settings.
> See
″ Configuring the sound settings.″
\225 User′s Manual on Web (QR
Code): Access the web manual
via the QR code. For safety
reasons, you can access the QR
code only when your vehicle is
stationary.
c c Return to the previous level.
d d Information about the song
currently playing. Press a song′s
artist or album information to
access a list of songs by the artist
or from the album playing.
e e Current file number and total
number of files
f f Change the repeat play mode.
g g Activate or deactivate the shuffle
play mode.
h h Restart the current playback or
play the previous file. Press and
hold to rewind.
i i Pause or resume playback.
j j Play the next file. Press and hold to
fast forward.
k k Playback time and playback
position
\335 Caution
\225Start the engine of your vehicle before
connecting a USB device to your system.
Starting the engine with a USB device
connected to the system may damage
the USB device.
\225Be careful of static electricity when
connecting or disconnecting a USB
device. A static discharge may cause a
system malfunction.
\225Be careful not to let your body or
external objects contact the USB port.
Doing so may cause an accident or a
system malfunction.
\225Do not connect and disconnect a USB
connector repeatedly in a short time.
Doing so may cause an error in the
device or a system malfunction.
\225Do not use a USB device for purposes
other than playing files. Using USB
accessories for charging or heating may
cause poor performance or a system
malfunction.

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\333Note
\225Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available functions may vary.
\225When connecting a USB storage device,
do not use an extension cable. If you use
a USB hub or an extension cable, the
device may not be recognized.
\225Fully insert a USB connector into the
USB port. Failure to do so may cause a
communication error.
\225When you disconnect a USB device, a
distorted noise may occur.
\225The system can play only files encoded
in a standard format.
\225The following types of USB devices may
not be recognized or work correctly:
- Encrypted MP3 players
-USB devices not recognized as
removable disks
\225A USB device may not be recognized
depending on its condition.
\225Some USB devices may be incompatible
with your system.
\225Depending on the USB device's type,
capacity, or the format of files, USB
recognition time may be longer.
\225Depending on the specification, some
USB devices may not support charging
via a USB connection.
[Controlling the USB player
Use the buttons on the media player
screen to control the music playback.
Pausing/Resuming playback
Press to pause music playback. Press
to resume playback.
Rewinding/Fast forwarding
Press and hold or to rewind or
fast forward the song.
\225 Alternatively, use the Search backward
button (SEEK) or the Search forward
button (TRACK) on the control panel.
\225You can also use the Search lever/
button on the steering wheel.
\225You can change the playback position
by pressing the progress bar on the
screen. Music will begin playing from
the selected location.

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Restarting the current playback
After three seconds of playback have
elapsed, press
to restart the current
song.
\225Alternatively, use the Search backward
button (SEEK) on the control panel.
\225You can also use the Search lever/
button on the steering wheel.
Playing the previous or next song
Press within the first three seconds
of the current song to play the previous
song. After three seconds of playback
have elapsed, press
twice. Press
to play the next song.
\225Alternatively, use the Search backward
button (SEEK) or the Search forward
button (TRACK) on the control panel.
\225You can also use the Search lever/
button on the steering wheel.
\225On the control panel, turn the Search
knob (TUNE FILE) to find the desired
song and press the knob within five
seconds to play the file. If no control
is detected within five seconds, the
search is canceled and the screen
displays information about the song
currently playing.
Playing repeatedly
Press to play a file on repeat.
\225Each time you press the button, the
corresponding mode icon appears on
the button.
\333 Note
Depending on the current playlist,
available repeat play modes may vary.
Playing in random order
Press to shuffle the play order.
Hiding the current file
Press Menu > Hide Current File to
hide the currently playing file from
the system. The file is moved to the
″Hidden_″ folder.
\333 Note
Only USB storage devices formatted in
FAT16/32 support hiding files.

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a a If two Bluetooth audio devices are
connected to your system, select
a device to play music from (if
equipped).
b b Display the options list.
\225Display Off (if equipped): Turn
off the screen. Press the screen
to turn it back on.
\225Media Sources: Select a media
storage device you want to use.
\225Connections /Change Device:
Search for and connect another
Bluetooth device.
\225 Sound Settings: Customize the
system sound settings.
> See
″ Configuring the sound settings.″
\225 User′s Manual on Web (QR
Code): Access the web manual
via the QR code. For safety
reasons, you can access the QR
code only when your vehicle is
stationary.
c c Return to the previous level.
d d Information about the song
currently playing
e e Restart the current playback. Press
twice to play the previous file.
f f Pause or resume playback.
g g Play the next file.
h h Playback time and playback
position
i i Search for and connect another
Bluetooth device (if equipped).
\333 Note
\225Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available functions may vary.
\225Depending on the connected Bluetooth
device, mobile phone, or the music
player you are using, playback controls
may differ.
\225Depending on the music player you are
using, streaming may not be supported.
\225Depending on the connected Bluetooth
device or mobile phone, some functions
may not be supported.
\225If you connect a media device or
mobile phone to your system via both
Bluetooth and a USB cable, your system
or device may not operate correctly. To
use a Bluetooth connection, disconnect
any cable connection to the device.

10-3
USB playback
SymptomPossible cause Solution
The files on the USB
storage device are
not recognized. File format not compatible
Copy compatible media files to
the USB device and reconnect the
device.
> See ″USB mode.″
Poor connectionDisconnect the USB storage device
from the USB port and reconnect
it correctly.
Damaged or dirty USB
connectors Remove foreign substances from
the USB connector of the storage
device and the contact surface of
the USB port.
USB hub or extension cable
used Connect the USB storage device
directly to the USB port.
Non-standard USB storage
device used Use a USB storage device that is
compatible with the system.
> See
″ USB mode.″
Corrupt USB storage device Format the USB storage device on
a PC and reconnect it. Format the
device in FAT16/32.
Bluetooth connection
SymptomPossible causeSolution
The system is not
detected on the
Bluetooth device. Pairing mode not
activated
On the
All Menus screen, press Setup
> Device Connections and switch
the system to pairing mode. Then, try
searching for the system again on the
device.

10-4
SymptomPossible causeSolution
The Bluetooth device
is not connected to
the system. Bluetooth deactivated
Activate Bluetooth on the device.
Bluetooth error
\225 Deactivate Bluetooth and reactivate
it on the device. Then, reconnect the
device.
\225Turn the device off and on. Then,
reconnect it.
\225Remove the battery from the device
and reinstall it. Then, turn the device
on and reconnect it.
\225Unregister Bluetooth pairing on both
the system and the device and then
re-register and connect them.
Phone projection
Symptom Possible causeSolution
Phone projection
does not start. Phone projection not
supported by the
phoneVisit the following websites and ensure
that the smartphone supports one of the
corresponding functions.
\225
Android Auto: https://support.google.
com/androidauto
\225Apple CarPlay: https://www.apple.com/
ios/carplay
USB connection not
supported Apple CarPlay does not support USB
connections for systems that support
wireless phone projection. Connect your
iPhone to the system wirelessly and start
Apple CarPlay.
> See ″Connecting your
iPhone via Apple CarPlay .″

10-5
SymptomPossible causeSolution
Phone projection
disabled
\225 Depending on the availability of
wireless connectivity and usable
connection types, enable phone
projection by using one of the
following ways:
- For USB connections (if wireless
connectivity is not supported):
Press All Menus > Setup > Device
Connections , then select a function
you want to use.
- For USB connections (if wireless
connectivity is supported): USB
connections are available only for
Android Auto. Press All Menus >
Setup > Device Connections and
activate USB connectivity in the
phone projection settings menu.
- For wireless phone projection: Press
All Menus > Setup > Wi-Fi and
activate Wi-Fi connectivity.
\225 Check if phone projection is disabled
in the app settings or if there are any
restrictions set on your smartphone.
Smartphone
not ready or
malfunctioning
\225 Check if the smartphone′s battery
is low. If the battery is low, the
smartphone may not be recognized.
\225If the network signal is weak, phone
projection may not work correctly.
\225If the smartphone is locked, unlock it.
\225Reset the smartphone and reconnect it.
Authentication error
in wireless connection If you are attempting to start a wireless
connection, press All Menus
> Setup >
Wi-Fi, generate a new Wi-Fi passkey, and
try again.

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Product specifications
Media player
[USB mode
# Music
Item Specifications
Audio file
specification MPEG-1/2 Layer3, OGG (Vorbis), FLAC, WMA (Standard/
Professional), WAV
Bit rates/Sampling
frequency MP3
8 to 320 kbps (CBR/VBR), 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, to 48 kHz
FLAC 8/16/24 bit, to 48 kHz
WMA
\225 Standard (0x161): to L3 Profile, to 385 kbps, to 48 kHz
\225Professional (0x162): to M0b, to 192 kbps, to 48 kHz
WAV 8/16 bit, to 48 kHz
Detailed
specifications
\225 Maximum number of directory layers: 20
\225Maximum length of folder/file names: 255 byte
\225Supported characters for folder/file names: Alphanumeric
characters, Korean standard character set 2,350 characters,
Simplified Chinese 4,888 characters
\225Maximum number of folders: 2,000 (including ROOT)
\225Maximum number of files: 8,000