KIA Niro Plug-in Hybrid (2018 year). Manual — part 19

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Features of your vehicle

Roof rack (if equipped)

If the vehicle has a roof rack, you can
load cargo on top of your vehicle.
Crossbars and fixing components
needed to install the roof rack on
your vehicle may be obtained from
an authorized Kia dealer or other
qualified shop.

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NOTICE

• The crossbars (if equipped) should

be placed in the proper load carry-
ing positions prior to placing items
onto the roof rack.

• If the vehicle is equipped with a

sunroof, be sure not to position
cargo onto the roof rack in such a
way that it could interfere with
sunroof operation.

• When the roof rack is not being

used to carry cargo, the crossbars
may need to be repositioned if
wind noise is detected.

EXTERIOR FEATURES

CAUTION -

Loading Roof
Rack

• When carrying cargo on the

roof rack, take the necessary
precautions to make sure the
cargo does not damage the
roof of the vehicle.

• When carrying large objects

on the roof rack, make sure
they do not exceed the overall
roof length or width.

• When you are carrying cargo

on the roof rack, do not oper-
ate the sunroof (if equipped).
This can damage the sunroof.

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• The following specification is the

maximum weight that can be loaded
onto the roof rack.

Distribute the

load as evenly as possible across
the crossbars (if equipped) and roof
rack and secure the load firmly.

Loading cargo or luggage in excess
of the specified weight limit on the
roof rack may damage your vehicle.

• The vehicle center of gravity will be

higher when items are loaded onto
the roof rack. Avoid sudden starts,
braking, sharp turns, abrupt maneu-
vers or high speeds that may result
in loss of vehicle control or rollover
resulting in an accident.

• Always drive slowly and turn corners

carefully when carrying items on the
roof rack. Severe wind updrafts,
caused by passing vehicles or natu-
ral causes, can cause sudden
upward pressure on items loaded on
the roof rack. This is especially true
when carrying large, flat items such
as wood panels or mattresses. This
could cause the items to fall off the
roof rack and cause damage to your
vehicle or others around you.

• To prevent damage or loss of cargo

while driving, check frequently
before or while driving to make sure
the items on the roof rack are
securely fastened.

ROOF

100 kg (220 lbs.)

RACK EVENLY

DISTRIBUTED

WARNING -

Driving with
roof load

Always drive slow and turn cor-
ners carefully when carrying
items on the roof rack. The vehi-
cle center of gravity will be
higher when items are loaded
onto the roof rack.

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Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

• Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
• AUX, USB port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Audio (With Touch Screen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

• Feature of Your Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
• Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
• Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
• Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
• Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
• FCC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35

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NOTICE

If you install an after market HID
head lamp, your vehicle’s audio and
electronic device may malfunction.

Antenna

Pole type antenna

Your vehicle uses a roof antenna to
receive both AM and FM broadcast
signals. This antenna pole is remov-
able. To remove the antenna pole,
turn it counterclockwise. To install the
antenna, turn it clockwise.

Shark fin antenna (if equipped)

The shark fin antenna will receive the
transmit data.

AUDIO SYSTEM

CAUTION

- Pole type

antenna

• Before entering a place with a

low height clearance or a car
wash, remove the antenna
pole by rotating it counter-
clockwise. If not, the antenna
may be damaged.

• When reinstalling your anten-

na pole, it is important that it
is fully tightened and adjusted
to the upright position to
ensure proper reception. But it
could be removed when park-
ing the vehicle or when load-
ing cargo on the roof rack.

• When cargo is loaded on the

roof rack, do not place the
cargo near the antenna pole to
ensure proper reception.

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AUX, USB port

If your vehicle has an AUX and/or
USB(universal serial bus) port, you
can use the AUX port to connect
audio devices and the USB port to
plug in a USB device or iPod

®.

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NOTICE

When using a portable audio device
connected to the power outlet, noise
may occur during playback. If this
happens, use the power source of the
portable audio device.

*

iPod

®

is a Registered trademark of Apple

Inc.

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iPod

®

iPod

®

is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.

Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology

A compatible

Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology-enabled

cell phone is required to use

Bluetooth

®

Wireless

Technology.
The Bluetooth

®

word mark and logos are registered

trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of
such marks by Kia is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their
respective owners.
A Bluetooth

®

enabled cell phone is required to use

Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology.

Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology phone compatibility can

be checked by visiting http://www.kia.com.

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AUDIO (With Touch Screen)

G5H4H0000EU

(With

Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology)

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Feature of Your Audio

Head unit

❈ The actual image in the vehicle

may differ from the illustration.

(1)

LCD screen

• Tap the screen to select a button.

(2)

POWER/VOL

knob

• Turn to adjust the volume.
• Press to turn the device on or off.

(3)

RADIO

• Start FM, AM.

(4)

MEDIA

• Select USB(iPod

®

),

Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology(BT) Audio,
AUX or My Music.

• Display the media menu when two or

more media are connected or when
the

[MEDIA]

button is pressed in

media mode.

(5)

SEEK/TRACK

• Search for next station in radio

mode.

• Change the current song in media

mode.

(6)

PHONE

• Start

Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology

Phone mode.

(7)

SETUP

• Access Display, Sound, Date/Time,

Bluetooth, System, Screen Saver
and Display Off settings.

(8)

TUNE

knob

• Turn to navigate through the sta-

tions/songs list.

• Press to select an item.

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Steering wheel remote control

❈ The actual image in the vehicle

may differ from the illustration.

(1)

MUTE

• Mutes the audio.
• Mutes the microphone during a

call.

(2)

MODE

• Press the button to change the

mode in the following order: Radio

➟ Media.

• Press and hold the button to turn

off.

(3)

VOLUME

• Press to adjust the volume.

(4)

UP/DOWN

• Press the button in radio mode to

search Presets.

• Press and hold the button in radio

mode to search frequencies.

• Press the button in media mode to

change the current song. (except
AUX)

• Press and hold the button in media

mode to quick search through
songs. (except

Bluetooth

®

Wireless

Technology(BT) Audio and AUX)

(5)

CALL

• Pressing the button

- If not in

Bluetooth

®

Wireless

Technology Handsfree mode or
receiving a phone call.
First press: Display Dial Number
screen.
Second press: Automatically dis-
play the most recently Dialed
Call number.
Third press: Dial the phone num-
ber entered.

- Press in the Incoming Call notifi-

cation screen to accept the
phone call.

- Press in

Bluetooth

®

Wireless

Technology Handsfree mode to
switch to the waiting call.

• Pressing and holding the button

(over 1.0 seconds)
- If not in

Bluetooth

®

Wireless

Technology Handsfree mode or
receiving a phone call, the most
recently Dialed Call number is
dialed.

- Press in

Bluetooth

®

Wireless

Technology Handsfree mode to
transfer the call to your cell
phone.

- Press in cell phone mode to

switch to

Bluetooth

®

Wireless

Technology Handsfree mode.

(6)

END

• Press in

Bluetooth

®

Wireless

Technology Handsfree mode to
end the phone call.

• Press in the incoming call screen

to reject the call.

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• Driving while distracted can result

in a loss of vehicle control that may
lead to an accident, severe person-
al injury, and death. The driver’s
primary responsibility is in the safe
and legal operation of a vehicle,
and use of any handheld devices,
other equipment, or vehicle sys-
tems which take the driver’s eyes,
attention and focus away from the
safe operation of a vehicle or which
are not permissible by law should
never be used during operation of
the vehicle.

• Adjust the volume to levels that

allow the driver to hear sounds
from outside of the vehicle. Driving
in a state where external sounds
cannot be heard may lead to acci-
dents.

• Pay attention to the volume setting

when turning the device on. A sud-
den output of extreme volume
upon turning the device on could
lead to hearing impairment. (Adjust
the volume to a suitable levels
before turning off the device.)

• Turn on the car engine before

using this device. Do not operate
the audio system for long periods
of time only with the ignition turned
on as such operations may lead to
battery discharge.

• In case of product malfunction,

please contact your place of pur-
chase or After Service center.

• Placing the audio system within an

electromagnetic environment may
result in noise interference.

CAUTION -

LCD Monitor

Do not subject the device to
severe shock or impact. Direct
pressure onto the front side of
the monitor may cause damage
to the LCD.

CAUTION

• When cleaning the device,

make sure to turn off the
audio system and use a dry
and smooth cloth.

• Do not place beverages close

to the audio system. Spilling
beverages may lead to system
malfunction.

• Never use rough materials,

chemical cloths, or solvents
(alcohol, benzene, thinners,
etc.) as such materials may
damage the device panel or
cause color/quality deteriora-
tion.

• Prevent caustic solutions such

as perfume and cosmetic oil
from contacting the dashboard
because they may cause dam-
age or discoloration.

WARNING -

Driver
distraction

Operating the device while driv-
ing could lead to accidents due
to a lack of attention to external
surroundings. First park the
vehicle before operating the
device.

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Information on status icons

Icons showing audio status are
shown in the upper-right corner of
the screen.

Icon

Description

Mute

Mute engaged

Battery

Remaining battery life of a
connected

Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology
device

Handsfree +

Audio stream-

ing connection

Bluetooth

®

Wireless

Technology Handsfree
call and audio stream-
ing available

Handsfree

connection

Bluetooth

®

Wireless

Technology Handsfree
call available

WARNING -

Driver
distraction

• Do not stare at the screen

while driving. Staring at the
screen for prolonged periods
of time could lead to traffic
accidents.

• Using the phone while driving

may lead to a lack of attention
of traffic conditions and
increase the likelihood of
accidents. Use the phone fea-
ture after parking the vehicle.

• Ensure it is safe before

attempting to manipulate your
vehicle audio system.
Operating while driving may
distract you from safely
maneuvering your vehicle.

WARNING -

Antenna

Do not touch the antenna dur-
ing thunder or lightening as
such acts may lead to lightning
induced electric shock.

WARNING -

Audio
System

• Do not disassemble, assemble,

or modify this audio system.
Such acts could result in acci-
dents, fire or electric shock.

• Exercise caution not to spill

water or introduce foreign
objects into the device. Such
acts could lead to smoke, fire,
or product malfunction.

• Please refrain from use if the

screen is blank or no sound
can be heard as these signs
may indicate product mal-
function. Continued use in
such conditions could lead to
accidents (fires, electric shock)
or product malfunctions.

CAUTION

Refrain from use if the screen is
blank or no sound can be heard
as these signs may indicate
product malfunction. Continued
use in this condition may fur-
ther damage the system.

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NOTICE

Use the system with the vehicle
engine turned on. Prolonged use
with the ignition turned on only
could result in battery discharge.

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Radio

You can listen to FM, AM radio.

(1) Band

Switch between FM and AM radio.

(2) Presets

Change the preset number on the
main screen.

(3) List

Display all available stations.

(4) Menu

Navigate to the menu screen.

(5) Presets 1~40

Save or listen to favorite stations.

Switching between FM, AM
• Press the

[RADIO]

button on the

audio system to switch between
FM and AM radio.

• Select [Band] on the screen to

switch between FM and AM radio.

Searching stations

Searching stations by pressing the

[SEEK/TRACK]

button on the prod-

uct.

< Presets >

By selecting [< Presets >], the but-
tons for Presets 1~40 displayed on
the screen can be changed.

Presets 1~40

Select the button to listen to a preset.
Press and hold the button number to
save the current station. If the slot is
empty, simply selecting saves the
station to the slot.

Icon

Description

Bluetooth

®

Wireless

Technology

audio streaming

Bluetooth

®

Wireless

Technology audio
streaming available

Downloading

contacts

Downloading contacts
through

Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology
wireless communications

Downloading

call history

Downloading call history
through

Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology
wireless communications

Line busy

Phone call in progress

Mute mic

Mic muted during a call
(caller cannot hear your
voice)

Phone signal

strength

Display the phone sig-
nal strength for a cell
phone connected by
Bluetooth

®

Wireless

Technology

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List

A list of all available stations is dis-
played. Select the desired station.
Favorite stations can be saved to
[Presets] by selecting [+].

Menu

Select [Menu], and select the desired
function.
• Presets: Save up to 40 frequently

used stations.
To listen to a preset, select the
desired station.
Press and hold the desired slot
from 1 through 40. This saves the
current station in the selected slot.
If the slot is empty, simply selecting
saves the station to the slot.

• Scan: All stations available in the

current location of the vehicle are
played for five seconds each.

• Information: View detailed station

information.

• Sound Settings: Audio sound set-

tings can be changed.

• Station Info: Set whether to receive

station information such as Station
Name, Program Type or Information.

Media

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NOTICE -

Using MP3

Supported audio formats

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NOTICE

File formats other than the formats
above may not be recognized or
playable. Information such as file-
name may not be displayed.

Range of supported compressed file
types

1. Bitrate range (Kbps)

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2. Sampling frequency (Hz)

• The sound quality of MP3/WMA

compressed files may vary depend-
ing on the bitrate. (A higher bitrate
can have better sound quality.)

• The product only recognizes files

with the MP3 or WMA extension.
Files without one of these exten-
sions are not recognized.

3. Number of recognizable folders

and files

• Folders: 2,000 for USB
• Files: 6,000 for USB
• No recognition limit for folder hier-

archies

4. Character display range (Unicode)
• Filenames: Up to 64 English char-

acters (64 Korean characters)

• Foldernames: Up to 32 English

characters (32 Korean characters)

Languages supported (Unicode support)
• Korean: 2,604 characters
• English: 94 characters
• Common Chinese characters: 4,888

characters

• Special symbols: 986 characters

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NOTICE

Japanese/Simplified Chinese char-
acters are not supported.

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NOTICE

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Using the USB Devices

• Starting the vehicle while a USB

device is connected can damage
the device. Please disconnect USB
devices before starting the vehicle.

• Starting the vehicle or stopping

the engine while an external USB
device is connected can result in
failure of the external USB device
to operate.

• Be cautious of static electricity

when connecting/disconnecting
external USB devices.

• An encrypted MP3 player is not

recognized when connected as an
external device.

• External USB devices may not be

recognized, depending on the state
of the external USB device.

• Only products with byte/sectors

formatted at 4 KB or lower are
recognized.

• Only USB devices in FAT12/16/32

format are recognized; NTFS and
ExFAT file systems are not recog-
nized.

• Some USB devices are not recog-

nized due to compatibility issues.

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• Do not touch the USB connections.
• Connecting and disconnecting

USB devices rapidly over a short
period of time can cause equip-
ment failure.

• Abnormal sounds may be audible

when the USB device is discon-
nected.

• Turn the audio off before connect-

ing or disconnecting external USB
devices.

• Recognition may take longer

depending on the type, capacity or
file format of the external USB
device. This is not a product mal-
function.

• Use of USB devices for purposes

other than playing music files is
prohibited.

• Image display and video playback

are not supported.

• Use of USB accessories, including

charge and heat though the USB
I/F, can lead to reduced product
performance or malfunctions. Do
not use USB devices or accessories
for these purposes.

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• Use of aftermarket USB hubs and

extension cables can result in the
vehicle’s audio system failing to rec-
ognize your USB device. Connect
the USB device directly to the mul-
timedia port of your vehicle.

• When using high-capacity USB

devices with logical drive divi-
sions, only files saved on the high-
est level logical drive can be
played.
If applications are loaded on a
USB drive, file playback may fail.

• Some MP3 players, cell phones,

digital cameras, etc. (USB devices
that are not recognized as mobile
storage) may not operate normally
when connected.

• USB charging may not be sup-

ported by some mobile devices.

• Operation is guaranteed only for

standard (Metal Cover Type) USB
Memory drives.

• Operation of HDD, CF, SD and

memory stick devices is not guar-
anteed.

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• DRM (Digital Rights Management)

files cannot be played.

• SD-type USB memory, CF-type

USB memory, and other USB
memory devices that require
adapters for connection are not
supported.

• Proper operation of USB HDDs or

USB drives with connectors that
loosen due to vehicle vibrations is
not guaranteed. (iStick, etc.)

• USB products that are

used as key chains or
cell phone accessories
may damage the USB
jack and affect proper
file playback. Please refrain from
use. Use only products with plug
connectors, as shown in the follow-
ing illustration.

• When MP3 devices or cell phones

are connected simultaneously
through AUX, BT Audio and USB
modes, a popping noise or mal-
function may occur.

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USB

(1) Repeat

Enable/disable repeat play.

(2) Shuffle

Enable/disable shuffle play.

(3) List

View a list of all songs.

(4) Menu

Navigate to the menu screen.

(5) Album Image

View song info.

(6) Pause

Pause or play music.

(7) Playback progress

Select to skip to the desired location.

Playback
• Press the

[MEDIA]

button, and

select [USB].

• Connect a USB drive to the USB

port to automatically play files on
the USB drive.

Changing songs
• Press the

[SEEK/TRACK]

button

to play the previous or next song.

• Press and hold the

[SEEK/TRACK]

button to rewind or fast forward the
currently playing song.

• Search songs by turning

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knob, and press the knob to play.

Selecting songs from a list

Select [List] to see a list of songs
available for play.

Select and play the desired song.

Repeat play

Select [Repeat] to enable or disable
‘Repeat all’, ‘Repeat current song’,
‘Repeat folder’ or ‘Repeat category’
play.
•

Repeat all: All songs in the

playlist are repeated.

•

Repeat current song: The cur-

rently playing song is repeated.

•

Repeat folder: All songs in the

current folder are repeated.

•

Repeat category: Repeat all

songs in the current category.