Type : Navigation
January 2024 Navigation Map and Software Update
Register Date : 19-Dec-2023
New Features

  • You can connect Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto wirelessly, without a USB cable!
    • Go to [Settings] > [Phone Connections] and press the [Add New] button to connect your smartphone. Wireless connection is possible only when both the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functions of the smartphone are turned on.
    • When starting the engine, previously connected device is automatically connected. To use it, press [Apple CarPlay] or [Android Auto] in the [Home] menu.
    • Customers who previously used Apple CarPlay and Android Auto by using a USB cable should delete the device information registered on the smartphone and in the vehicle and then register again. You can delete a registered device by pressing the [Delete devices] button in the [Phone connections].
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※ Please refer to the steps below on how to delete device information saved in the smartphone and vehicle.
[iPhone Users]
① Enter the iPhone's Settings > General > CarPlay menu and select 'My Car'. Select ‘Forget This Car’ on the screen.

② In the iPhone's Settings > Bluetooth menu, press the information button next to the device you want to remove and select ‘Forget This Device.’
③ In the vehicle system's Setup > Device Connections screen, select [Delete Device(s)] to delete the saved phone.
④ When an iPhone is connected via Bluetooth, CarPlay can be used wirelessly.

[Android Users]
① In the phone's Settings > Bluetooth menu, press the 'settings' button next to the device you want to remove and select ‘Unpair’.
In the vehicle system's Setup > Device Connections screen, select [Delete Device(s)] to delete the saved phone.
③ When a phone is connected via Bluetooth, Android Auto can be used wirelessly.

  • Introducing "Sounds of Nature 3," curated by Jung Jae-il, the acclaimed music director behind the hits "Parasite" and "Squid Game"! Experience fresh seasonal soundtracks, including "Sounds of Spring," "Summer Night's Tranquility," "Autumn Serenity," and "Winter Coziness," now available. Enjoy the changing seasons with evocative soundscapes while driving.
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  • The system automatically closes windows when your vehicle enters a tunnel to prevent external air from entering.
    • To enable this feature, navigate to Settings > Vehicle > Climate > Block External Air, and select or enable [Tunnels]. (Default: Off)
      ※ Please exercise caution when the windows are closing to prevent any body parts from getting caught in the window.
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Types of Head Units Available to Update

Updating your navigation map ensures that the latest roads and points of interest provided by your system are at your fingertips.
Get the most out of your navigation system with the latest map update and drive with confidence.

Below are examples of different generation head units available on this website to update:

  • Standard-class Gen 5 Navigation (7 & 8 in. Touchscreen)

  • Standard-class Gen 5W Navigation (10.25 & 12.3 in. Touchscreen)

  • ccNC Navigation

    • New Features after map update vary by model and platform
    • If you own a new model not listed above, no updates are currently available
    • Please visit us again when the next map update is released


Disclaimer

  • This update provides Map data as well as software that may add new features or remove others, which may change the appearance of the user interface or the way you use it.
    After installation, it is not possible to revert to the previous software version

  • Certain new features, such as Connected Routing and Weather Data, require an active Kia Connected Services subscription to access

  • Please only use the official NaU (Navigation Updater) software found on this website to download your Audio system/Map update.
    Downloading or copying software or updates from other sources can lead to update failures and cause critical issues with the Audio system

  • If you experience any issues while using the NaU software, or before or after installation, please contact Kia Customer Care

  • If your Audio system has a SD card, you need to use an SD card to update the software and Map. 
    The SD card slot may be located in several different places: just below, above, or behind the Audio system display screen
    • If your vehicle has a 16 GB SD card, please use a high-grade 32 GB SD card to perform this update
       ~ Please do not use micro SD card ~
    • If your vehicle has a 32 GB SD card, please use it to perform the update
    • Please do not use the SD card to save music or other data files

  • If your Audio system does not have a SD card, you need to use a USB flash drive to update the software and Map
    • Please format the USB flash drive in ExFAT before using the NaU software

  • When selecting your vehicle, make sure the model/model year are correct before starting the download process.
    • If the wrong model/model year is chosen, the update cannot be performed

  • Please ensure that you select the correct drive on your PC if you have multiple portable storage devices connected
    • Disconnect the portable storage device (SD card or USB flash drive) only after confirming the download process is complete

  • Disconnecting the portable storage device during the download process can lead to corrupt files and a Map update failure

  • Warning:
    1. During vehicle software installation, the vehicle must be running to keep the battery charged. Do not change to ACC mode, turn off the START button/ignition switch, or disconnect the SD card/USB flash drive during the upgrade procedure
    2. Here is how to double-check if your vehicle is running
      • The START button "ON" indicator should be lit, or if you have an ignition switch, it should be in the “ON” position


      • A software update could affect the functionality of aftermarket components  (e.g. aftermarket rear view camera, speakers, etc.)

If you have any questions, please reach out to Kia Customer Care or the Customer call center