infotainment KIA FORTE 2023 Features and Functions Guide

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REMINDER: In standard Cruise Control, the driver needs to manually assess the distance from other vehicles as the system will not automatically apply brakes
Cruise Control (CC)*†4
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Driving Assist button: Press to turn the Cruise Control on/off The indicator will illuminate on the instrument cluster and the set speed will automatically activate at the vehicle’s current speed
C + : Press up to resume or increase cruising speed
- : Press down to set or decrease cruising speed
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Pause/Resume button: Press to pause Cruise Control Press again to resume Cruise ControlYour vehicle’s steering wheel but tons may differ from those in the illustrations Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC) Video
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•Cruise Control is designed to function at above 20 mph
•Cruise Control will not activate until the brake pedal has been depressed at least once after ignition on or engine star t
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Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control can automatically adjust the vehicle speed when it detects a curved road ahead and when it receives road information from the navigation system
To turn on NSCC, go to the User Settings* in the instrument cluster or the Vehicle Settings* in the Infotainment System, by selecting Driving Assistance, Highway Auto Speed Change When SCC is on and operating, and NSCC is turned on, then NSCC is enabled and the AUTO icon A will illuminate white on the Instrument Cluster
When NSCC detects a curve ahead, NSCC activates, and reduces the vehicle speed, the AUTO icon A will turn green When the vehicle passes the curved road, the vehicle may return to its previously set SCC speed
Highway Set Speed Auto Change: NSCC automatically changes the set speed of Smart Cruise Control using the speed limit information of the navigation system* to help you drive at a safe speed
REMINDERS:
•NSCC requires an active navigation subscription
•NSCC is only available on controlled access roads and highways
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The navigation par t of Smar t Cruise Control does not function when a destination is not set on the infotainment navigation system
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC)*†4
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Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information For more set ting information, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide
When engaged, NSCC is a supplemental system and is not a substitute for safe driving The driver remains responsible for maintaining a proper and safe speed for the vehicle
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
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(Type B Steering Wheel shown; but tons located on right side of Steering Wheel)
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The Warning Volume can be adjusted in the User Set tings* in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Set tings* on the Infotainment System When adjusted, the Warning Volume for other driver assistance systems may be adjusted
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Lane Following Assist (LFA)*†4
REMINDER: LFA is not a substitute for safe and proper driving Always drive safely and use caution
Lane Following Assist (LFA) is designed to help ensure that the vehicle stays centered in its lane A by monitoring the detected lane markings ahead and adjusting the steering The instrument cluster indicator will initially illuminate white when turned on, and on some vehicles, it will remain white when the system does not detect the lane markers When the system detects the lane markers and can assist the steering, the LFA icon will illuminate green B When LFA is enabled in the User or Vehicle Settings*, press the LFA button C to turn LFA on or off
Hands-off Warning - If the driver takes their hands off the Steering Wheel for several seconds, a warning message will appear on the Instrument Cluster And if hands on the Steering Wheel is not detected continually, LFA will be turned off with additional emergency warning
LFA will operate only when these conditions are met:
•LK A recognizes both sides of the lane markers the vehicle is traveling in
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The vehicle is traveling slower than 95 mph
LFA Settings:
•LFA can be enabled by going to the User Settings* in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Settings* in the Infotainment System
•Only adjust settings when the vehicle is at a standstill, gear shift is in Park and the ignition is on or the Engine Start/Stop button* is in the on position
•To access User settings* in the Instrument Cluster - Press the Mode button D on the Steering Wheel to toggle to User Settings Press the OK button E up/down to toggle to Driver Assistance, select Lane Following Assist and press the OK button E
•To access Vehicle settings* in the Infotainment System – Press the SETUP key or the onscreen SETUP button Press VEHICLE to enter Vehicle Settings Select Driver Assistance, then Lane Following Assist and press the OK button E
•Warning Timing – When in the Driver Assistance menu, select Warning Timing and one of the following:
- Normal: Maximizes the amount of distance between the vehicles before the initial warning occurs
- Later: Reduces the amount of distance between the vehicles before the initial warning occurs
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Some vehicles have a Lane Driving Assist / Lane Safety button* on the Driver ’s Panel or the Steering Wheel B When LFA is enabled, press button to activate LFA
(But tons located on steering wheel)
When engaged, LFA is supplemental Do not solely rely on this system and always pay at tention to the road and its conditions
Actual User Set tings steps may var y by model See section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more detailed information, limitations and conditions
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Lane Following Assist (LFA) Video
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Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation
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When engaged, Highway Driving Assist is not a substitute for safe driving, may not detect all objects around the vehicle, and only functions on cer tain federal highways
Always drive safely and use caution
See section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more detailed information, limitations and conditions
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Highway Driving Assist (HDA) Video
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Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation
Highway Driving Assist (HDA)*†4
Highway Driving Assist (HDA) is designed to help detect vehicles and lanes ahead, and help maintain distance from the vehicle ahead, maintain the set speed, and help center the vehicle in the lane
When HDA is activated and the conditions are met, the Instrument Cluster indicator A will illuminate green If the conditions are not met, HDA will be in standby mode and the indicator light A will illuminate white When in operation, and if both lanes are recognized, the Instrument Cluster will show the lanes illuminated white and the HDA indicator illuminated green A
Hands-off Warning - If the driver takes their hands off the Steering Wheel for several seconds, a warning message will appear on the Instrument Cluster, and an audible warning will sound If hands on the Steering Wheel is not detected, HDA will cancel
HDA settings:
•HDA can be turned on/off by going to the User Settings* in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Settings* in the Infotainment System
•Only adjust settings when the vehicle is at a standstill, gear shift is in Park and the ignition is on or the Engine Start/Stop button* is in the on position
•To access User settings* in the Instrument Cluster - Press the Mode button B on the Steering Wheel to toggle to User Settings Press the OK button C up/down to toggle to Driver Assistance, then Driving Assist Select Highway Driving Assist and press the OK button C
•To access Vehicle settings* in the Infotainment System – Press the SETUP key or the onscreen SETUP button Press VEHICLE to enter Vehicle Settings Select Driver Assistance, then Driver Convenience Select Highway Driving Assist to activate
AREMINDERS:
•When the ignition is cycled, the system returns to its previous state, on or off
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If the driver changes the speed while in automatic speed set ting mode, it deactivates and enters a manual mode
When engaged, Highway Driving Assist is not a substitute for safe driving, may not detect all objects around the vehicle, and only functions on cer tain federal highways Always drive safely and use caution Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more detailed information, limitations and conditions
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
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Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) Video
QR CODEReverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)*†4
Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures Always drive safely and use caution when backing up The Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) may not detect ever y object behind the vehicle
For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
When engaged, Reverse PDW is a supplemental system that is designed to assist the driver by chiming if an object is detected within the sensing area to the rear and side of the vehicle when backing up When the ignition is ON, the system is activated, while the vehicle is in Reverse
The Warning Volume can be adjusted in the User Set tings or the Vehicle Set tings* on the Infotainment System When adjusted, the Warning Volume for other driver assistance systems may be adjusted
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REMINDERS:
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If the vehicle is moving at speeds over 3 mph, the system may not activate correctly
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When more than t wo objects are sensed at the same time, the closest one will be recognized first
Check sur roundings for your safety.
Rear View Monitor (RVM)†4
Rear View Monitor is a supplemental system that displays the view behind the vehicle through the Infotainment System screen while the vehicle is in Reverse
Rear View Monitor activates when the:
1 Ignition or the Engine Start/Stop button* is in the ON position
2 Gear Shift Lever is in the R (Reverse) position
REMINDERS:
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Always drive carefully and use caution when backing up
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Through normal use and after inclement weather or washing, the rear camera may become dir t y Use a clean, microfiber cloth to remove any dir t, debris or spots that may have accumulated on the lens
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While Rear View Monitor is active the volume will be lowered on all audio modes
When enabled, Rear View Monitor is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures Rear View Monitor may not display ever y object behind the vehicle
For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/ or features may var y
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
ADAS
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Rear Cross-traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA)*†4
REMINDERS:
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When vehicle power is cycled, RCCA will remain in the previous state
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When a vehicle is approaching within the sensing range, and traveling faster than 3 mph, the RCCA system will show a warning
Rear Cross-traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist is designed to detect vehicles approaching from the rear left and right side A while your vehicle is reversing, and warning the driver that a collision is imminent with a warning message and an audible warning Also, to help prevent collisions, braking assist may be applied
RCCA will sound a warning, the warning indicators on the outside rearview mirror will illuminate and a message will appear on the Instrument Cluster LCD B If RCCA detects that the collision risk has increased, the system automatically applies the brakes to reduce your speed, potentially helping to minimize the effects of a possible collision
RCCA is designed to operate under the following conditions:
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When the gear shift is in Reverse
•When the vehicle is moving slower than 5 mph
RCCA Settings:
•RCCA can be turned on/off by going to the User Settings* in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Settings* in the Infotainment System
•Only adjust settings when the vehicle is at a standstill, gear shift is in Park and the ignition is on or the Engine Start/Stop button* is in the on position
•To access User settings* in the Instrument Cluster - Press the Mode button C on the Steering Wheel to toggle to User Settings Press the OK button D up/down to toggle to Driver Assistance, then Parking Safety Select Rear Cross-traffic Safety and press the OK button D
•To access Vehicle settings* in the Infotainment System – Press the SETUP key or the onscreen SETUP button Press VEHICLE to enter Vehicle Settings Select Driver Assistance, then Parking Safety and select Rear Cross-traffic Safety
•Warning Timing – When in the Driver Assistance menu, select Warning Timing and one of the following:
- Normal: Maximizes the amount of distance between the vehicles before the initial warning occurs
- Later: Reduces the amount of distance between the vehicles before the initial warning occurs
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
When engaged, RCCA is a supplemental system Do not solely rely on this system and always pay at tention to the road and its conditions
(But tons located on steering wheel)
Warning Volume can be adjusted in the User Set tings in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Set tings on the audio head unit Go to Driver Assistance, then Warning Volume When adjusted, the Warning Volume for other driver assistance systems may be adjusted
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Rear Cross-traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA) Video
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ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
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Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower speaker volume
Mute button: Press to mute the microphone during a call and to mute the audio system speakers, or to pause Bluetooth® streaming media
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Talk button: Press to activate voice recognition/bring up menus/place calls with minimal voice command prompts from the system Press and hold to exit voice recognition Kia Connect with Navigation system* – When enrolled with a Kia Connect subscription, press this button to activate the Kia Connect Voice Assist to use navigation guidance and search destinations
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Receive/Place/End Call button: Press to receive/place/end calls, reject an incoming call or cancel a function If no phone is paired, press button to pair a phone
D Custom Button (Steering Wheel): Press and hold to set the button to bring up certain menus on the infotainment/audio system screen Press briefly to go that menu
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided Drivers should remain at tentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving
For more information, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide For Bluetooth® Wireless Technology FAQs, go to w w w kia com, Owners section, or call Consumer Information for Bluetooth® Technology at (800) 333-4KIA Refer to your Owner ’s Manual for more specific Bluetooth® Wireless Technology phone pairing and operation instructions
Pairing a Phone
For instructions on how to pair a phone, refer to the audio system’s user ’s guide or your vehicle’s Quick Star t Guide
How to Place a Call
When using the voice command feature, waiting for the system BEEP before speaking the command
There are two options for placing a call using the Steering Wheel controls:
•Option 1: Press the Receive/Place Call button C (displays the call history)
•Option 2: Press the Talk button B Then say the command “Call {name}” or Dial {number}
Your vehicle’s steering wheel but tons may differ from those in the illustrations See your Owner ’s Manual for more details
REMINDER: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology audio and calling functions are suppor ted when connected to a Bluetooth® enabled device
(Type B)
During the pairing process, be sure to accept the connection requests on the phone for phonebook download and to allow acceptance of all future Bluetooth® connection requests
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•The system can register or pair multiple Bluetooth® devices See the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide for more information on setup and limitations
•When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command
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Phonebook transfer upload time varies by phone model and with number of phonebook entries
•Because of differences in phone qualit y, ser vice providers and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology chip programming, functionalit y may differ from one phone to another
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Steering Wheel Controls Video
Star, Favorite & Radio Presets Buttons Video
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Voice Recognition* and Phone Contact Tips
The system may have difficulty understanding some accents or uncommon names Improve the per formance by making a few simple changes to your phone contacts, listed below To help optimize the Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Voice Recognition system, see other tips and reminders under Quick Tips
•Use full names (first and last names) vs short or single-syllable names (“John Smith” vs “Dad," “Smith Residence” vs “Home”)
•Avoid using special characters, emojis or hyphenated names (@, &, #, /, -, *, +, etc )
•Avoid using acronyms (“In Case of Emergency” vs “ICE”) or words with all capital letters
•Spell words completely, no abbreviations (“Doctor Smith” vs “Dr Smith”)
REMINDER: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology audio and calling functions are suppor ted when connected to a Bluetooth® enabled device
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The system may register or pair multiple Bluetooth® devices See the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide for more information on setup and limitations
• Bluetooth® Music Streaming – If the Bluetooth® music is inaudible or too low, you may need to turn up the volume on the connected phone
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When placing a call, speak in a natural, moderate tone, with clear pronunciation The system may have trouble recognizing commands if you speak too softly or too loudly
•Always wait for the beep before speaking any commands
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Close windows and sunroof and turn off A /C - Open windows, sunroof, weather (wind/rain), or an A /C fan operating at higher speeds can inter fere with Voice Recognition
•Press the talk but ton and say “Help” to get a list of available commands
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Audio MODE button: Press to cycle through the FM/AM/SiriusXM®†1 8/Media modes Audio System ON/OFF: Press to turn power on; Press and hold to turn power off Press and hold to go to Advanced Setting / Steering Wheel mode (Kia Connect with Navigation)
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Seek/Preset button: Radio Mode (FM/AM/SiriusXM®*†1 8) - Press to advance through the Preset Stations Press and hold to Auto Seek Media Mode - Press to move track forward/back Press & hold to fast forward/rewind (except for Bluetooth® Audio)
G Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower volume Mute button: Press to mute all audio (in some Media modes the media pauses when pressed)
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided Drivers should remain at tentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving
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Your vehicle’s steering wheel but tons may differ from those in the illustrations Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Voice RecognitionTips Video
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Android Auto™†3 / Apple CarPlay®†3 Setup
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe bodily injur y, and death The driver ’s primar y responsibilit y is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle, and any handheld devices, other equipment, or vehicle systems which take the driver ’s eyes, at tention 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
Android Auto™ compatible smartphone setup – Download the Android Auto™ app from the Google Play™ Store†3 Open the Android Auto™ app and proceed with the onscreen instructions to complete setup on the mobile device
Wireless Connection setup for Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® (Standard Audio System):
1 Press the SETUP key on the Infotainment System
2 Press DEVICE CONNECTION SETTINGS
3 Press PHONE PROJECTION, then ADD NEW
Cable Connection setup for Android Auto™ (Standard Audio System & Kia Connect with Navigation):
1 Press the SETUP key on the Infotainment System
2 Press DEVICE CONNECTION, select PHONE PROJECTION SETTINGS, then select ANDROID AUTO Review all terms, conditions and requests on the Infotainment System and phone, and, if you agree, accept them in order to use Android Auto™
3 Connect the Android™ device with the vehicle’s USB port using the manufacturer ’s cable provided with your phone
4 From the Infotainment System home screen, select the Android Auto™ button, where you’ll see all the Android Auto™ supported apps
Cable Connection setup for Apple CarPlay® (Kia Connect with Navigation only):
1 Connect the Apple CarPlay® compatible iPhone®†3 with the vehicle’s USB port using the manufacturer ’s cable provided with your iPhone®†3
2 Press the SETUP key on the Infotainment System
3 Press DEVICE CONNECTION on the screen, select PHONE PROJECTION SETTINGS, then select Apple CarPlay®
4 Select ENABLE APPLE CARPL AY Review all terms, conditions and requests on the Infotainment System and phone, and, if you agree, accept them in order to use Apple CarPlay®
5 From the Infotainment System home screen, select the Apple CarPlay® button, where you’ll see all the Apple CarPlay® supported apps
REMINDERS:
•Android Auto™ compatibilit y requirements for connection: -Kia Connect with Navigation (USB cable connection only): OS Android™ 5 0 or higher, phone manufacturer ’s USB cable and data plan for applicable feature(s) -Standard Audio System (USB cable & wireless connection): -
USB cable connection - OS Android™ 5 0 or higher, phone manufacturer ’s USB cable and data plan for applicable feature(s) -
Wireless connection - OS Android™ 9 0 or higher with data plan for applicable feature(s) •Apple CarPlay® compatibilit y requirements for connection: -Kia Connect with Navigation (USB cable connection only): iOS soft ware 8 0 or higher, phone manufacturer ’s USB cable and data plan for applicable feature(s) -
Standard Audio System (Wireless connection only): iOS soft ware 10 0 and higher with data plan for applicable feature(s) •
It is recommended to always update your phone to the latest operating system release •
Wireless Android Auto™ system only works for cer tain Android models Use the manufacturer ’s USB cable when wireless feature is not available
Refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide for more information
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Wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ Video
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•If Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® randomly disconnects:
– Ensure the USB cable is cer tified by the phone manufacture for both power and data
– Clean the phone’s por t, which the USB cable connects to, as instructed by the phone’s manufacturer
– The Phone should not be disturbed while driving as this can cause a disconnection at the phone’s USB por t
– Visit the phone manufacturer ’s website for Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® app concerns
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Standard Audio System* – FM/AM/Media (USB, Bluetooth®†3 Audio)*
RADIOMEDIA SEEKTRACK SETUP
Sound Settings: To adjust the audio system sound settings:
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Press the SETUP key on the audio head unit or the on-screen MENU button, when in MEDIA mode
2 Select the on-screen SOUND button
3 Select the menu item (Position, Volume, Tone, Priority, Advanced, Default)
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Use the onscreen buttons to adjust settings Press the return button to save settings
Radio Presets: Press the Custom H
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Custom Key H: A programmable key to provide quick access to one of several available system features To program the Custom Key, press and hold the Custom Key Select one of the available features you would like the Custom Key to open
Software updates - To keep your software up to date, free of charge, visit the official Kia update webpage at https://update kia com/US/EN/Main Note, visiting a dealer for software update may include an additional charge
Your vehicle’s Infotainment System may differ from that in the illustration For fur ther audio system operation, refer to pages 28-34 or see your Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide
REMINDER: Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided Drivers should remain at tentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the audio system controls while driving To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalit y has been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park
Press to enter R ADIO modePress to enter MEDIA mode
Press to Power ON/OFF Rotate to adjust Volume
Press briefly to do the following:• FM/AM mode: Play the previous/next frequency• MEDIA mode: Change the track, file or title Press and hold to do the following (over 0 8 seconds):• FM/AM mode: Move quickly through all of the frequencies When released, the system seeks the next available frequency• MEDIA mode: Rewinds or fast for wards the track or file (except for Bluetooth® Audio)
In Radio/Media modes, rotate knob to search for stations/channels/tracks/ songs/files Press the knob to receive the selected channel/track/song/file
Press to enter Custom mode
Press to enter Setup mode
•Volume level bet ween different audio modes:
– When switching bet ween audio modes (AM, FM, Bluetooth® Audio, etc ), the audio system saves the previous volume level you were listening to For example, if you were listening to FM radio at volume level 20 then switched to Bluetooth® Audio and adjusted the volume level to 30, the volume level will be at 20 when you switch back to FM radio
– When using Bluetooth® Audio, the overall volume is dependent on your device’s volume If the volume is
turned down low on your device it will remain low even if the system volume is turned up
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When connected to Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay® on your smar tphone, the smar tphone’s navigation system may also be available
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A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the audio system should be operated when the engine is running to prevent bat ter y discharge
•Prolonged use of the audio head unit in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s bat ter y
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Kia Connect Activation*†1 (Systems equipped with Kia Connect only)
Follow these steps to activate your Kia Connect system:
1 Enter the activation screen on your vehicle’s head unit:
a Press SETUP key b Press Kia Connect icon c Press Activate
2 Read and agree to Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and press SUBMIT
3 Enter smartphone number or email address to receive a verification code, then press SUBMIT
4 Follow these steps to receive your verification code using your phone text message or email:
a Check your phone text message or email for verification codeb Open the link in your text message or email A page will open requesting that you create your account
N o t e : If you already have a Kia Owners Portal account using the email or phone number as your login ID, you will need to provide your password prior to receiving the verification code
REMINDER: This vehicle is not equipped with over-the-air system updates
c Enter your first name, last name, email, phone number, an account password, and click CREATE ACCOUNT A page will open displaying your verification code
d Enter the code in the head unit and press ACTIVATE
e Go back to the page with your verification code and press “I have entered my verification code ” A link will be provided to download the Kia Access app from your app store After installing the app, log in and enjoy
(But tons on overhead console*; In some models, the but tons are located in the Rear View Mirror)
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Kia Access App Video
Kia Connect Activation Video
Kia Connect may be unavailable for model year 2022 and newer vehicles sold or purchased in Massachuset ts See Kia Connect Terms of Ser vice at owners kia com for more information
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe bodily injur y, and death The driver ’s primar y responsibilit y is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle, and any handheld devices, other equipment, or vehicle systems which take the driver ’s eyes, at tention 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
Virtual Assistant A – Press to connect to a virtual assistant to hear information about the Kia Connect features
Kia Connect Voice Local Search B (systems with navigation) - Press to connect to the search function to find points of interest or other locations, like “cafe”
Kia Connect Voice Local Search B (non-navigation systems) - Press to activate phone projection with Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay® (smartphone must be connected via wireless or USB cable — see previous page for availability and setup)
Roadside Assist†1 4 C – Press to connect to a Roadside Assistant where you can request vehicle towing services
Kia Connect Assistance*†1
Kia Connect Assistance Video
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REMINDER: These but tons may be located in the rear view mirror or the overhead console
For more information, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide On cer tain models, Kia Connect Assistance but tons are located on the Rear view Mirror
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