2023 KIA NIRO PHEV Quick Start Guide Base Audio

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#Accessing the phone projection
devices list
You can view and manage registered
iPhones on the phone projection devices
list.
On the Home screen, press
All Menus > Setup > Device
Connections > Phone Projection .
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a a Display the options list.
\225Connection Settings : Activate or
deactivate USB connectivity for
Android Auto.
\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.
b b Return to the previous level.
c c List of iPhones paired with the system.
Press a device name to connect or
disconnect the iPhone.
d d Connect the iPhone.
e e Disconnect the iPhone.
f f Pair a new iPhone with your system.
g g Delete paired iPhones. If you delete
an iPhone from the list, it will also be
deleted from the Bluetooth devices
list.
3 On the iPhone you want to
connect, activate Bluetooth
and Wi-Fi, search for your
vehicle′s system on the
Bluetooth devices list, and then
select it.
\225 Check the system′s Bluetooth
name, which is displayed in the new
registration pop-up window on the
system screen.
\333 Note
If the iPhone has been added to the
system′s Bluetooth devices list, you
must first delete the iPhone from the
list to add it to the phone projection
devices list.
4 Ensure that the Bluetooth
passkeys displayed on the
iPhone screen and the system
screen are the same and
confirm the connection from
the iPhone.
\225Once registered, the iPhone is also
added to the Bluetooth devices list
automatically.
\225After pairing, the iPhone will be
connected to the system. Read the
message on the notification pop-up
window and press Next (if equipped)
> OK.

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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 (if equipped).
4 On the Home screen, press
All Menus > Apple CarPlay or
Phone Projectio n.
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.
#Starting Apple CarPlay
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.
Start Apple CarPlay by following the steps
below:
1 Ensure that wireless
connectivity is enabled.
> See
″ Activating wireless connectivity .″
2 Access the phone projection
devices list and select your
iPhone.

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Getting to know the
driving assistance
screen
You can view the outside of your vehicle
on the system screen. Depending on the
vehicle model or specifications, displayed
screens and available functions may vary.
\334Warning
When backing up, make sure to follow the
guidelines below:
\225Before entering your vehicle, always
check the area behind your vehicle.
\225Do not solely rely on the rear view
camera when backing up. Always ensure
that it is safe to back up by checking
behind you and looking in the rearview
mirrors.
\225Always back up slowly and stop
immediately if you suspect that a
person, especially a child, might be
behind you.
\335 Caution
The distance shown in the rear view
screen may differ from the actual
distance. For safety, be sure to visually
check the rear, left, and right sides of your
vehicle.
6 To end Apple CarPlay,
disconnect the iPhone from the
phone projection devices list.
\333Note
\225To check compatible apps, visit the
Apple homepage (https://www.apple.
com/ios/carplay).
\225To use Apple CarPlay in optimized
environments, update your iPhone′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 Apple CarPlay may result in
mobile communication charges.
\225Depending on the network signal status,
some functions may not work correctly.
\225The wireless connection may not
work correctly due to electromagnetic
interference or other environmental
factors.
\225Avoid controlling your iPhone while
Apple CarPlay is in use.
\225While you are using Apple CarPlay, the
following functions are unavailable:
- Searches using the Search knob
(TUNE FILE)
- Android Auto
\225When Apple CarPlay is active, the
system′s phone functions are provided
via Apple CarPlay.

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\333Note
\225You can change the operation setting
for the rear view camera. On the Home
screen, press All Menus > Setup >
Advanced or Display > Extend Rear
Camera Use, and activate or deactivate
the Extend Rear Camera Use option.
If you activate the option, the rear view
screen will remain active even if you
shift to any position other than ″R″
(Reverse) after backing up. (if equipped)
\225 If an object comes too close to your
vehicle as you are parking the vehicle, a
warning beep will sound. To prevent an
accident that might result if you do not
hear the beep, you can set the system
to decrease the volume level of any
media playing automatically when you
are parking the vehicle. On the Home
screen, press All Menus > Setup >
Sound > Priority , Guidance or Driver
Assistance Warning > Parking Safety
Priority .
\225Even when your vehicle is in ″P″ (Park),
you can check the rear view by pressing
the [
] button in your vehicle (if
equipped).
Rear view screen
When you shift to ″R″ (Reverse) while the
engine is running, the system screen will
automatically display the rear view and
the parking guides.
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens may vary.
\225 Driving direction lines (yellow)
These lines show the directions of the
vehicle according to the steering angle.
\225Neutral direction lines (blue)
These lines indicate your vehicle′s
expected path with the steering wheel
in the neutral position. It can help you
determine whether the vehicle is in the
correct position in a parking space and
prevent you from parking too close to
the next vehicle. (if equipped)
\225Crash warning lines (red)
These lines are to help prevent a
collision.
You can also view the rear view screen by
pressing the [
] or [] button when
driving at less than 6 mph in ″D″ (Drive)
or ″N″ (Neutral). If you drive at 6 mph
or faster, the rear view screen will be
deactivated. (if equipped)

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Surround view monitor (if
equipped)
The surround view monitor feature
enables you to view the surroundings of
your vehicle by using multiple cameras
installed in the vehicle.
[ Checking your surroundings
while driving
(if equipped)
Press the [] or [] button.
\225 The front view with the surround view is
displayed on the screen.
\225The feature is activated only in the
following conditions:
- When you are driving at 6 mph or
slower, or 9 mph or slower in ″D″
(Drive), depending on the vehicle
model or specifications
-When you stop in ″D″ (Drive) or ″N″
(Neutral)
[Checking the rear top view (if
equipped)
With the rear top view feature, you can
look down at what is behind you.
On the rear view screen, press .
\225 The parking guides are displayed on the
rear top view screen.
- The parking guides indicate the space
necessary to open the tailgate of your
vehicle. It can help you see if there
is enough space to open the tailgate
after parking and if there is any
obstacle to opening it.
-An extension of your vehicle′s center
appears. It shows the path of your
vehicle′s center according to the
steering angle.
[Setting the rear view screen
(if equipped)
To change the screen settings,
press
on the rear view screen.
\225 Display Contents (if equipped): Select
what to display on the rear view screen.
\225 Display Settings: Adjust the brightness
and contrast of the camera screen.

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[Checking your surroundings
while backing up
(if equipped)
When you shift to ″R″ (Reverse),
the rear view will appear on the
screen automatically.
Press one of the icons on the screen to
check the corresponding direction.
Icon Description
Check the rear view and the
surround view.
Check the rear view in full
screen.
Check the rear view and rear-
left view.
Check the rear view and rear-
right view.
Check the rear top view. > See
″ Checking the rear top view (if
equipped) .″
Change the surround view
screen settings.
\333Note
\225If you shift to ″P″ (Park), the surround
view monitor will not work.
\225Even when your vehicle is in ″P″ (Park),
you can check the rear view by pressing
the [
] button in your vehicle (if
equipped).
Press one of the icons on the screen to
check the corresponding direction.
Icon Description
Check the front view and the
surround view.
Check the front view in full
screen.
Check the front view and front-
left view.
Check the front view and front-
right view.
Change the surround view
screen settings.
To deactivate the surround view
screen, press the [
] or []
button.
\333 Note
If an open door or tailgate or a folded
outside rearview mirror is detected while
the surround view monitor is active, an
alert icon will appear on the left side of
the screen.

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[Setting the surround view
screen
(if equipped)
To change the screen settings,
press
on the surround view
screen.
\225 Display Contents : Select what to display
on the rear view screen.
\225 Front View Default Mode: Select a
default view to be displayed when you
activate the surround view monitor
while driving.
\225Rear View Default Mode: Select a
default view to be displayed when the
surround view monitor is activated while
you are backing up.
\225Display Settings: Adjust the brightness
and contrast of the camera screen.
[Checking the rear top view (if
equipped)
On the surround view screen,
press
to look down at what is
behind you.
\225 The parking guides are displayed on the
rear top view screen.
- The parking guides indicate the space
necessary to open the tailgate of your
vehicle. It can help you see if there
is enough space to open the tailgate
after parking and if there is any
obstacle to opening it.
-An extension of your vehicle′s center
appears. It shows the path of your
vehicle′s center according to the
steering angle.

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a a Exterior temperature
b b Display the options list.
\225Display Off (if equipped): Turn off
the screen. Press the screen to turn
it back on.
\225User′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 Interior temperature (driver′s seat) (if
equipped)
e e Air direction
f f Interior temperature (passenger′s
seat) (if equipped)
g g Fan speed and auto defogging system
(ADS) deactivated (if equipped)
h h AUTO mode activated
i i Air conditioner turned on
j j SYNC mode activated. In SYNC
mode, the temperature you set will
be used for the driver′s seat and the
passenger′s seat. (if equipped)
k k Interior temperature (if equipped)
l l DRIVER ONLY mode activated. In
DRIVER ONLY mode, air conditioning
or heating will be used only for the
driver′s seat. (if equipped)
m m Heater turned on (if equipped)
Using the climate
control system
(if
equipped)
You can check the current status of the
climate control system via the system
screen.
Press All Menus > Climate on
the Home screen, or press the
[ CLIMATE] button in your vehicle.
\225For more information on how to use
the climate control system, refer to the
owner′s manual of your vehicle.
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