2023 KIA NIRO PHEV buttons

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Kia Connect services
Kia Connect provides connected car
services, such as roadside assistance and
emergency rescue, via the latest IT and
communication technologies.
Once subscribed, you can access Kia
Connect services via the Kia Connect
buttons in your vehicle. You can also
access other useful features using the Kia
Connect menu in your system.
\333 Note
\225You must be an active Kia Connect
subscriber or within the initial free trial
period to receive Kia Connect services.
\225Depending on your vehicle type, the
system type or the subscribed service
package, available services may vary.
\225Some services may incur additional
charges.
\225Services may be modified, added, or
deleted according to changes in the
company′s policies.
Service limitations
Because Kia Connect services are provided
via Verizon networks, use of this service
may be limited depending on the status
of Verizon network in your area. Check the
network signal icon (
) at the top of
the screen to verify if the network signal
strength is adequate.
\333 Note
\225Use of this service is recommended
when the network signal icon has more
than four signal bars.
\225Depending on Verizon network status,
Kia Connect services may be affected in
the following places:
- In a building or tunnel
-In a mountain or dense forest
-On a road close to cliffs
-In an area with a lot of high buildings
-On a highway or a road under an
overpass
-Out of a service area based on the
mobile network service provider′s
coverage policy

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Activating Kia Connect
services
You must activate Kia Connect services to
use them. An account with Owners.kia.
com is required for activation. If you do
not already have an account, enter your
information to create one. If you already
have an account, enter the verification
code you received from Owners.kia.com.
1 Park your vehicle in a safe
location.
\225You cannot enter information for
service activation while your vehicle
is moving.
2 On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Kia Connect > Kia
Connect Settings > Activate
Service.
3 Enter your phone number
or email address and press
Submit.
\225 Once your account has been
successfully registered, a verification
code will be sent to you by phone or
email.
\225If you have a registered account
and your verification code, press I
already have a code .
4 Enter the verification code you
received from Owners.kia.com
and press Submit.
\225 Activation will begin. While the
activation is in progress, the system
buttons will be locked.
\335 Caution
Do not turn off the engine while activation
is in progress. Doing so may cause the
system to malfunction.
\333Note
\225To call the Kia Connect Center to request
help for service activation, press All
Menus > Kia Connect > Kia Connect
Call Center on the Home screen or the
[
] button in your vehicle.
\225 If the activation fails, contact the Kia
Connect Center at 844-886-9411.
\225If your Kia Connect service has expired,
you can reactivate by renewing your
subscription at Owners.kia.com and
entering your verification code again in
the Activate Service menu.

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[∧ ]/[∨ ] Buttons (Steering
Wheel)
(if equipped)
You can assign a function to the Search
lever/button on your steering wheel.
Configuring the
general system
settings
You can customize your system settings,
such as the time and date, the system
language, and more.
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available options may vary.
On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Setup > General and
select an option to change.
SW Info/Update (if equipped)
You can view your system′s version
information or update it to the latest
version. To update your system, visit your
local dealership.
\335 Caution
\225Depending on data size, an update may
take several minutes.
\225Do not turn off the system or remove
the storage device while the update is in
progress. If the power supply is cut off
or the storage device is removed from
the system, it may corrupt the data or
cause a system malfunction.
System Info
You can view your system information
or reset your system settings to default
values.

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Position (if equipped)
You can select where you would like
sound to be concentrated in your vehicle.
Press a desired location on the seat image
or use the arrow buttons to adjust. To
center the sound in your vehicle, press
.
Sound Tuning/ Tone (if
equipped)
You can adjust the tone and output level
of each sound.
\333 Note
To restore the default settings for all
sound modes, press Center.
[Bass Boost (if equipped)
You can enjoy grand, dynamic sound with
amplified bass frequencies.
[Clari-Fi (if equipped)
You can enjoy sound restored to
compensate for frequencies lost during
audio compression.
[Quantum Logic Surround (if
equipped)
You can enjoy spacious, surround sound,
like the actual sound on a live stage.
[ Centerpoint® Surround
Technology
(if equipped)
You can enjoy rich surround sound via the
stereo sound source, such as digital audio
files or satellite radio.
[ Dynamic Speed
Compensation
(if equipped)
You can enjoy a stable listening
environment by automatically calibrating
the sound according to your driving
speed.
[Start-up Volume Limit (if
equipped)
You can set to automatically lower the
system volume upon vehicle start-up, if
the volume has been previously set to a
high level.