2023 KIA NIRO PHEV key

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\225Check the system's Bluetooth
name, which is displayed in the new
registration pop-up window on the
system screen.
4 Ensure that the Bluetooth
passkeys displayed on the
Bluetooth device screen
and the system screen are
the same and confirm the
connection from the device.
5 If you are connecting a mobile
phone, permit the system to
access and download your
data from the device.
\225Downloading data is only for
Bluetooth call functions. Permission
is not required if you are connecting
an audio device.
\333 Note
\225It may take a while for the system to
connect with the device after you permit
the system to access the device. When
a connection is made, the Bluetooth
status icon appears at the top of the
screen.
\225You can change the permission settings
via the mobile phone's Bluetooth
settings menu. For more information,
refer to your mobile phone's user guide.
\225When a device is connected to the
system via Bluetooth, you cannot pair
another device.
\225If you do not want the system to
connect with the device automatically,
deactivate Bluetooth on your device.
Connecting a paired device
To use a Bluetooth device on your system,
connect the paired device to the system.
You can connect your system with one
device for Bluetooth Handsfree or two
devices at a time for Bluetooth Audio.
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available functions may vary.
[Option A
1 On the Home screen, press
All Menus > Setup > Device
Connections > Bluetooth >
Bluetooth Connections .

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\333Note
\225Only contacts in the supported format
can be downloaded and displayed from
the Bluetooth device. Contacts from
some apps will not be included.
\225Up to 5,000 contacts can be downloaded
from your device.
\225Some mobile phones may not support
the download function.
\225Contacts stored both in the phone and
in the SIM card are downloaded. With
some mobile phones, contacts in the
SIM card may not be downloaded.
\225If you have set up speed dial numbers
on the mobile phone, you can make a
call by pressing and holding a speed
dial number on the keypad. Depending
on the mobile phone type, the speed
dialing function may not be supported.
\225Permission is required to download
contacts from the mobile phone. When
you attempt to download data, you
may need to permit the download on
the mobile phone. If the download
fails, check the mobile phone screen for
any notification or the mobile phone's
permission setting.
\225Depending on the mobile phone type or
status, downloading may take longer.
\225When you download your contacts, any
old data will be deleted.
\225You cannot edit or delete your contacts
on the system.
\225When you connect a new mobile phone,
your contacts downloaded from the
previous mobile phone will not be
displayed, but they will remain in your
system until you delete the previous
phone from the devices list.
Dialing from the keypad
You can make a call by entering a phone
number manually on the keypad.
\334 Warning
Never dial a phone number by entering
it manually while driving. This may
distract your attention, making it
difficult to recognize external conditions
and reducing the ability to cope with
unexpected situations, which may lead to
an accident.
1 On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Phone.
\225 Alternatively, press the Call/Answer
button on the steering wheel.
\225If the Bluetooth Handsfree feature
is deactivated, the device selection
pop-up window appears. Connect
a mobile phone by selecting one
from your list of paired devices or by
pairing a new one.
2 On the Bluetooth phone
screen, press
.

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3 Enter a phone number on the
keypad and press
to make a
call.
\225 You can also search for contacts by
using alphabets or digits labeled on
the keypad.
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a a Search for and connect another
Bluetooth device (if equipped).
b b Display the options list.
\225Display Off (if equipped): Turn
off the screen. Press the screen
to turn it back on.
\225Privacy Mode : Activate privacy
mode to protect your personal
information. In the privacy
mode, personal data will not be
displayed.
\225 Change Device (if equipped):
Search for and connect another
Bluetooth device.
\225Bluetooth Settings : Change
the settings for Bluetooth
connections.
\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 Enter a phone number or name by
using the keypad.
e e Delete the phone number you
entered.
f f Search for and connect another
Bluetooth device.
g g Dial the phone number you
entered. If you did not enter any
phone number, this button will
perform the following functions:
\225Pressing this button enters the
most recently dialed phone
number into the input field.
\225Pressing and holding this button
redials the most recently dialed
phone number.

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Using functions during a
call
During a call, you will see the call screen
shown below. Press a button to perform
the function you want.
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a a Display the options list (if equipped).
\225Display Off: Turn off the screen.
Press the screen to turn it back on.
\225Privacy Mode : Activate privacy
mode to protect your personal
information. In the privacy mode,
personal data will not be displayed.
b b Return to the previous level.
c c Turn off the microphone so the other
party cannot hear you.
d d Adjust the microphone volume.
e e Display or hide the keypad.
f f Switch the call to your mobile phone.
Depending on the mobile phone type,
this function may not be supported.
g g End the call.
\333 Note
\225If you set the microphone volume
too high, the other party may have a
difficulty understanding you due to
noise or echoing, depending on their
mobile phone and surroundings.
Setting the volume to 30 or lower is
recommended.
\225If the caller information is saved in
your contacts list, the caller's name and
phone number will be displayed. If the
caller information is not saved in your
contacts list, only the caller's phone
number will be displayed.
\225You cannot switch to any other screen,
such as the radio, media, or settings
screen, during a Bluetooth call.
\225Depending on the mobile phone type,
call quality may vary. On some phones,
your voice may be less audible to the
other party.
\225Depending on the mobile phone
type, the phone number may not be
displayed.

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Language
You can change the system language.
\333Note
\225It may take a while for the system to
apply the selected language. When the
change is completed, a pop-up window
will appear telling you the system
language has changed. Press outside
the pop-up window area on the screen
to close the window, or wait for a few
seconds.
\225This setting will not affect user data,
such as MP3 file names.
Keyboard
You can customize your keyboard
settings.
\333 Note
Your keyboard settings will be applied
throughout the system when inputting
text.
[Korean Keyboard Type (if
equipped)
You can select a Korean keyboard.
[ English-Latin Keyboard Type
You can select an English keyboard.
[Default Keyboard
You can select a default keyboard.
Media Options (if equipped)
You can change the settings for the radio
or media player.
[Radio/Media Off at Vehicle
Startup
You can set the system to turn off the
radio or media player when the engine is
turned off.

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Configuring the Wi-Fi
settings
(if equipped)
You can change the Wi-Fi connection
settings for wireless phone projection.
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available options may vary.
On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Setup > Wi-Fi and
select an option to change.
Use Wi-Fi for Phone
Projection
You can activate or deactivate wireless
connectivity for phone projection.
Generate New Wi-Fi
Passkey
You can generate a new Wi-Fi passkey
for wireless connections. If your wireless
connection is poor, renew the passkey
and try again.

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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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QHow do I pair a Bluetooth device
with the system?
AOn the Home screen, press
All Menus > Setup > Device
Connections > Bluetooth >
Bluetooth Connections > Add
New . From the Bluetooth device
you want to connect, search for
and pair with your system. When
you enter or confirm a Bluetooth
passkey displayed on the system
screen, the device is registered
to the system's Bluetooth devices
list and connected to the system
automatically.
> See ″Connecting
Bluetooth devices .″
QWhat is a passkey?
AA passkey is the password used
to authenticate the connection
between the system and the mobile
device. The passkey needs to be
entered only once when you pair a
mobile phone for the first time.
The initial passkey is ″0000.″
You can change it by pressing
All Menus > Setup > Device
Connections > Bluetooth >
Bluetooth System Info > Passkey.
FAQ
Bluetooth
QWhat kinds of functions can I use
with Bluetooth?
AYou can connect your mobile phone
to make or answer calls hands
free. You can also connect audio
devices, such as MP3 players and
mobile phones, to listen to music
in your vehicle.
> See ″Making a call
via Bluetooth ″ or
″Listening to music via
Bluetooth.″
QWhat is the difference between
pairing a device and connecting a
device?
APairing occurs through
authenticating the system and
a mobile device. Devices paired
with the system can be connected
and disconnected until they are
deleted from the system. Bluetooth
Handsfree features, such as making
or answering calls or accessing
contacts, are supported only in
mobile phones connected with the
system.