2023 KIA NIRO PHEV steering

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\335Caution
\225You can turn on the system when the
key ignition switch is placed in the ″ACC″
or ″ON″ position. Using the system for
an extended period without the engine
running drains the battery. If you plan
on using the system for a long time,
start the engine.
\225If you turn on your system without
starting the engine, a battery warning
will appear. Once the engine starts, the
battery warning will disappear.
\333 Note
To avoid having audio play at an excessive
volume when you start the engine, adjust
the volume level before stopping the
engine. You can also set the system to
decrease the volume level automatically.
On the Home screen, press All Menus
> Setup > Sound > Priority , System
Volumes or Premium Sound and activate
the Start-up Volume Limit option.
Turning off the system
If you do not want to use the
system while driving, press and
hold the Power button on the
control panel.
\225 The screen and the sound will turn off.
\225To use the system again, press the
Power button.
After you have turned off
the engine, the system will
automatically turn off after a
while or as soon as you open the
driver's door.
\225Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, the system may turn off
as soon as you turn off the engine.
Using the touch
screen
Your system is equipped with a touch
screen. You can perform various functions
via touch inputs.
\334 Warning
Do not use the touch screen while driving
as this will divert your attention away
from the safe operation of the vehicle.
You may lose your steering control which
could cause an accident and severe bodily
injuries.

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Slide
You can change the playback position
during media playback. On a playback
screen, press and hold the progress bar,
slide your finger along the progress bar,
and then lift it at a desired location.
Swipe
Swipe the screen lightly in an
appropriate direction. This is an easy
way to scroll through a menu or list
quickly.
Using the Search
lever/button on the
steering wheel
The Search lever/button on the steering
wheel enables you to search for radio
stations or change the track/file and
rewind or fast forward during media
playback.
Press
The illustration below shows how each
mode of the system reacts when you
press the Search backward lever/button
(
) on the steering wheel. To operate
the system in reverse, press the Search
forward lever/button (
) .

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\225On the radio, the previous radio
station on the preset list will be
selected.
\225During media playback, the previous
track/file will play (after three seconds
of playback have elapsed, you must
press the lever/button twice).
\225In your call history, the previous call
record will be selected.
Press and hold
The illustration below shows how each
mode of the system reacts when you
press and hold the Search backward
lever/button (
) on the steering wheel.
To operate the system in reverse, press
and hold the Search forward lever/
button (
) .
\225 On the radio, the radio station
available on the previous frequency
will be selected.
\225During media playback, the current
track/file will rewind.

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Using phone
projection
Phone projection enables you to connect
your Android smartphone or iPhone to
your system and use their functions via
the system. You can perform and control
your smartphone apps by using the larger
screen and enhance your use of the
system.
Depending on your vehicle′s model or
specifications, you may be able to use
phone projection via USB or wirelessly.
\334Warning
\225Driving while distracted can result
in 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, which take the driver′s eyes,
attention, and focus away from the safe
operation of the vehicle, or which are
not permissible by law, should never be
used during the operation of the vehicle.
\225Do not adjust or set up any phone
settings while driving. You may lose
your steering control which could cause
an accident and severe bodily injuries.
\335 Caution
\225Using an approved USB cable provided
by your smartphone manufacturer is
recommended. Using unapproved USB
cables may cause a phone projection
error or a system malfunction.
\225Use only apps that are compatible with
phone projection. Using incompatible
apps may cause problems for your
system or smartphone.
\225Only compatible apps will be displayed
on the phone projection screen. You can
also check compatible apps by visiting
the following websites:
- Apple CarPlay: https://www.apple.
com/ios/carplay
-Android Auto: https://www.android.
com/auto

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3 If your smartphone is locked,
unlock it and agree to use
phone projection.
\225When the smartphone is recognized
successfully, the Android Auto menu
is activated on the All Menus screen.
4 On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Android Auto.
5 Use your smartphone′s
functions, such as calling and
messaging, on your system.
\225 Press an icon on the screen to run an
app or perform a function.
\225Press the Voice recognition button
on the steering wheel to start
Google voice recognition.
\333 Note
\225Even if you start phone projection
while music is playing in your
smartphone′s music player, music
playback may not automatically
switch to your system. To play music
via the system, open the music
player on the phone projection
screen and begin playback, or
press and hold the Media button
and select an appropriate phone
projection function from the media
selection window.
\225When you are using your
smartphone′s navigation via phone
projection, sounds from both the
system′s radio/media function
and the navigation will be output
through your vehicle′s speakers.
When you turn the Volume knob
while both sounds are being output,
the navigation volume is adjusted
first.
6 To end Android Auto, remove
the USB cable from your
system.

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\333Note
\225When phone projection is active, you
cannot change the phone projection
settings. To change the settings, remove
the USB cable from your system.
\225Depending on Google′s policies, the
icons on the main screen of Android
Auto may change.
\225Depending on Google′s policies, apps
or functions that are compatible with
Android Auto may change. To check
compatible apps, visit the Android
homepage (https://www.android.com/
auto).
\225To use phone projection in optimized
environments, update your
smartphone′s operating system to the
latest version.
\225Depending on the connected device′s
hardware, firmware, and operating
system versions, the recognition time
may vary.
\225Using phone projection may result in
mobile communication charges.
\225Depending on the network signal status,
some functions may not work correctly.
\225Avoid controlling your smartphone
while phone projection is in use.
\225While you are using Android Auto, the
following functions are unavailable:
- USB mode
-Searches using the control panel or
the steering wheel remote control
-Apple CarPlay
Using Apple CarPlay via
a USB connection (if wired
connectivity is supported)
You can connect your iPhone and system
via Apple CarPlay and control your iPhone
apps on the system′s screen.
Before using Apple CarPlay, be sure to
check the following:
Apple CarPlay support on your
iPhone
Visit the Apple homepage ( https://
www.apple.com/ios/carplay) and check
the iPhone models that support Apple
CarPlay.
Apple CarPlay and Siri activated or
updated on your iPhone
On your iPhone, ensure that Apple
CarPlay and Siri are activated. If your
iPhone does not have the functions,
update the iPhone′s operating system to
the latest version.

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3 If your iPhone is locked, unlock
it and agree to use Apple
CarPlay.
\225When the iPhone is recognized
successfully, the Apple CarPlay
menu is activated on the All Menus
screen.
4 On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Apple CarPlay.
5 Use your iPhone′s functions,
such as calling and messaging,
on your system.
\225 Press an icon on the screen to run an
app or perform a function.
\225Press the Voice recognition button
on the steering wheel to start Siri.
\333 Note
When you are using your iPhone′s
navigation via Apple CarPlay, sounds
from both the system′s radio/media
function and the navigation will
be output through your vehicle′s
speakers. When you turn the Volume
knob while both sounds are being
output, the navigation volume is
adjusted first.
6 To end Apple CarPlay, remove
the USB cable from your
system.
Start Apple CarPlay by following the steps
below:
1 On the Home screen, press
All Menus > Setup > Device
Connections > Apple CarPlay
> Enable Apple CarPlay .
2 Connect your iPhone to the
USB port in your vehicle via the
cable supplied with the iPhone.
\225If you are connecting the device for
Apple CarPlay for the first time, read
the message on the notification pop-
up window and press Next > OK.
\335 Caution
Do 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.

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#Pairing smartphones with your
system for wireless phone
projection
For wireless phone projection
connections, first pair your smartphone
with your system to add it to the phone
projection devices list. You can register up
to six smartphones.
Ensure that your smartphone supports
Android Auto Wireless.
1 On the Home screen, press
All Menus > Setup > Device
Connections > Phone
Projection .
\225If you are pairing a smartphone with
your system for the first time, you
can also press and hold the Voice
recognition button on the steering
wheel.
2 Press Add New .
#Activating wireless connectivity
On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Setup > Wi-Fi and press
Use Wi-Fi for Phone Projection to
activate it.
# Activating USB connectivity
You can also start Android Auto by
connecting your smartphone to the
USB port in your vehicle. To use a USB
cable to connect your smartphone with
the system, you must activate USB
connectivity.
On the Home screen, press
All Menus > Setup > Device
Connections > Phone Projection
> Menu > Connection Settings
and press Use Android Auto
when Connecting to USB to
activate it.