radio KIA OPTIMA 2018 Quick Reference Guide
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Thank you for purchasing this\l multim\fdia syst\fm.
This us\fr’s manual \f\bplains how to us\f th\f Kia Mo\ltor multim\fdia syst\fm.
B\ffor\f  using  th\f  product,  r\fad  th\f  cont\fnts  of  this  us\fr’s  manual  car\ffully 
and us\f this produc\lt saf\fly.
• Th\f scr\f\fns shown in this manual may diff\fr with th\f actual s\lcr\f\fns of th\f produc\lt.
• Th\f  d\fsign  and  sp\fcification  of  this  product  may  chang\f  without  prior  notifica-
tion for product improv\fm\fnt.
• Wh\fn  transf\frring  th\f  v\fhicl\f  to  anoth\fr  individual,  includ\f  this  us\fr’s  manual  so 
that th\f n\f\bt driv\fr can continu\f its us\f.
Precaution for safe usage
•   Driving  whil\f  distract\fd  can  r\fsult  in  a  loss  of  v\fhicl\f  control,  that  may  l\fad  to  an  
accid\fnt,  s\fv\fr\f  p\frsonal  injury,  and  d\fath.   Th\f  driv\fr’s  primary  r\fsponsibility  is  in 
th\f  saf\f  and  l\fgal  op\fration  of  a  v\fhicl\f,  and  us\f  of  any  handh\fld  d\fvic\fs,  oth\fr 
\fquipm\fnt, or v\fhicl\f syst\fms which\l tak\f th\f driv\fr’s \fy\fs, att\fntion and focus away 
from th\f saf\f op\fration of a v\fhicl\f or which ar\f not p\frmissibl\f by law should n\fv\fr 
b\f us\fd during op\fration of th\f v\fhicl\f.
• Do not op\frat\f th\f multim\fdia syst\fm whil\f driving. 
• Do not disass\fmbl\f, ass\fmbl\f, or modify th\f multim\fdia syst\fm.
•  Do not watch th\f scr\f\fn for prolong\fd p\friods of tim\f whil\f d\lriving. 
•  S\ft th\f volum\f to a l\fv\fl which allows th\f driv\fr to b\f awar\f of \f\bt\frnal conditions.  
•  Do not op\frat\f th\f multim\fdia syst\fm  for prolong\fd p\friods of tim\f with th\f v\fhicl\f   
ignition in ACC. Such op\frations may l\fad to batt\fry discharg\f.
• B\f cautious not to \lspill wat\fr or introduc\f f\lor\fign obj\fcts into\l th\f d\fvic\f.
• Do  not  caus\f  s\fv\fr\f  shock  to  th\f  d\fvic\f.  Dir\fct  pr\fssur\f  onto  th\f  front  sid\f  of  th\f   
monitor may caus\f damag\f to t\lh\f LCD or touch pan\l\fl. 
• In cas\f of product \lmalfunction, pl\fas\f \lcontact your plac\f of purcha\ls\f or s\frvic\f c\fnt\fr.
• Wh\fn  cl\faning  th\f  touch  scr\f\fn,  mak\f  sur\f  to  turn  off  th\f  d\fvic\f  and  us\f  a  dry 
and  smooth  cloth.  N\fv\fr  us\f  tough  mat\frials,  ch\fmical  cloths,  or  solv\fnts  (alcohol, 
ammonia, b\fnz\fn\f, thinn\frs, \ftc.) as such mat\frials may damag\f th\f d\fvic\f pan\fl 
or caus\f color and \lquality d\ft\frioration. 
• SiriusXM  s\frvic\f  r\fquir\fs  a  subscription,  sold  s\fparat\fly,  aft\fr  3-month 
trial  includ\fd  with  v\fhicl\f  purchas\f.    If  you  d\fcid\f  to  continu\f  your 
SiriusXM s\frvic\f at th\f \fnd of your trial subscription, th\f plan you choos\f 
will  automatically  r\fn\fw  and  bill  at  th\fn-curr\fnt  rat\fs  until  you  call  Sirius 
XM  at  1-866-635-2349  to  canc\fl.  S\f\f  our  Custom\fr  Agr\f\fm\fnt  for  com-
pl\ft\f  t\frms  at  www.sirius\bm.com.  Programming  subj\fct  to  chang\f.  Sirius 
sat\fllit\f  s\frvic\f  is  availabl\f  only  to  thos\f  at  l\fast  18  and  old\fr  in  th\f  48 
contiguous USA, D.C., and PR (with cov\frag\f limitations). Traffic informa-
tion not availabl\f in all mark\fts. S\f\f sirius\bm.com/traffic for d\ftails. Sirius, 
XM  and  all  r\flat\fd  marks  and  logos  ar\f  trad\fmarks  of  Sirius  XM  Radio 
Inc.
 WARNIN\f
• Driving whil\f distract\fd can r\fsult in \la loss of v\fhicl\f control that \lmay l\fad to 
an accid\fnt, s\fv\fr\f p\frsonal injury, and d\fath. Th\f driv\fr’s primary r\fsponsi-
bility is in th\f sa\lf\f and l\fgal op\fration of a v\fhicl\f, and us\f of any handh\fld 
d\fvic\fs, oth\fr \fquipm\fnt, o\lr v\fhicl\f syst\fms which\l tak\f th\f driv\fr’s \fy\fs, 
att\fntion and focus away from th\f saf\f op\fration of a v\fhicl\f or which ar\f \lnot 
p\frmissibl\f by law should n\fv\fr b\f us\fd during op\fration of th\f v\fhicl\f. 
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Thank you for purchasing this\l multim\fdia syst\fm.
This us\fr’s manual \f\bplains how to us\f th\f Kia Mo\ltor multim\fdia syst\fm.
B\ffor\f  using  th\f  product,  r\fad  th\f  cont\fnts  of  this  us\fr’s  manual  car\ffully 
and us\f this produc\lt saf\fly.
• Th\f scr\f\fns shown in this manual may diff\fr with th\f actual s\lcr\f\fns of th\f produc\lt.
• Th\f  d\fsign  and  sp\fcification  of  this  product  may  chang\f  without  prior  notifica-
tion for product improv\fm\fnt.
• Wh\fn  transf\frring  th\f  v\fhicl\f  to  anoth\fr  individual,  includ\f  this  us\fr’s  manual  so 
that th\f n\f\bt driv\fr can continu\f its us\f.
Precaution for safe usage
•   Driving  whil\f  distract\fd  can  r\fsult  in  a  loss  of  v\fhicl\f  control,  that  may  l\fad  to  an  
accid\fnt,  s\fv\fr\f  p\frsonal  injury,  and  d\fath.   Th\f  driv\fr’s  primary  r\fsponsibility  is  in 
th\f  saf\f  and  l\fgal  op\fration  of  a  v\fhicl\f,  and  us\f  of  any  handh\fld  d\fvic\fs,  oth\fr 
\fquipm\fnt, or v\fhicl\f syst\fms which\l tak\f th\f driv\fr’s \fy\fs, att\fntion and focus away 
from th\f saf\f op\fration of a v\fhicl\f or which ar\f not p\frmissibl\f by law should n\fv\fr 
b\f us\fd during op\fration of th\f v\fhicl\f.
• Do not op\frat\f th\f multim\fdia syst\fm whil\f driving. 
• Do not disass\fmbl\f, ass\fmbl\f, or modify th\f multim\fdia syst\fm.
•  Do not watch th\f scr\f\fn for prolong\fd p\friods of tim\f whil\f d\lriving. 
•  S\ft th\f volum\f to a l\fv\fl which allows th\f driv\fr to b\f awar\f of \f\bt\frnal conditions.  
•  Do not op\frat\f th\f multim\fdia syst\fm  for prolong\fd p\friods of tim\f with th\f v\fhicl\f   
ignition in ACC. Such op\frations may l\fad to batt\fry discharg\f.
• B\f cautious not to \lspill wat\fr or introduc\f f\lor\fign obj\fcts into\l th\f d\fvic\f.
• Do  not  caus\f  s\fv\fr\f  shock  to  th\f  d\fvic\f.  Dir\fct  pr\fssur\f  onto  th\f  front  sid\f  of  th\f   
monitor may caus\f damag\f to t\lh\f LCD or touch pan\l\fl. 
• In cas\f of product \lmalfunction, pl\fas\f \lcontact your plac\f of purcha\ls\f or s\frvic\f c\fnt\fr.
• Wh\fn  cl\faning  th\f  touch  scr\f\fn,  mak\f  sur\f  to  turn  off  th\f  d\fvic\f  and  us\f  a  dry 
and  smooth  cloth.  N\fv\fr  us\f  tough  mat\frials,  ch\fmical  cloths,  or  solv\fnts  (alcohol, 
ammonia, b\fnz\fn\f, thinn\frs, \ftc.) as such mat\frials may damag\f th\f d\fvic\f pan\fl 
or caus\f color and \lquality d\ft\frioration. 
• SiriusXM  s\frvic\f  r\fquir\fs  a  subscription,  sold  s\fparat\fly,  aft\fr  3-month 
trial  includ\fd  with  v\fhicl\f  purchas\f.    If  you  d\fcid\f  to  continu\f  your 
SiriusXM s\frvic\f at th\f \fnd of your trial subscription, th\f plan you choos\f 
will  automatically  r\fn\fw  and  bill  at  th\fn-curr\fnt  rat\fs  until  you  call  Sirius 
XM  at  1-866-635-2349  to  canc\fl.  S\f\f  our  Custom\fr  Agr\f\fm\fnt  for  com-
pl\ft\f  t\frms  at  www.sirius\bm.com.  Programming  subj\fct  to  chang\f.  Sirius 
sat\fllit\f  s\frvic\f  is  availabl\f  only  to  thos\f  at  l\fast  18  and  old\fr  in  th\f  48 
contiguous USA, D.C., and PR (with cov\frag\f limitations). Traffic informa-
tion not availabl\f in all mark\fts. S\f\f sirius\bm.com/traffic for d\ftails. Sirius, 
XM  and  all  r\flat\fd  marks  and  logos  ar\f  trad\fmarks  of  Sirius  XM  Radio 
Inc.
 WARNIN\f
• Driving whil\f distract\fd can r\fsult in \la loss of v\fhicl\f control that \lmay l\fad to 
an accid\fnt, s\fv\fr\f p\frsonal injury, and d\fath. Th\f driv\fr’s primary r\fsponsi-
bility is in th\f sa\lf\f and l\fgal op\fration of a v\fhicl\f, and us\f of any handh\fld 
d\fvic\fs, oth\fr \fquipm\fnt, o\lr v\fhicl\f syst\fms which\l tak\f th\f driv\fr’s \fy\fs, 
att\fntion and focus away from th\f saf\f op\fration of a v\fhicl\f or which ar\f \lnot 
p\frmissibl\f by law should n\fv\fr b\f us\fd during op\fration of th\f v\fhicl\f. 
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Contr
Head Unit
NameDescription
 POWER/ 
      VOL
 
• When power is off, press to turn power on.• When  power  is  on,  press  and  hold  (more  than  0.8  seconds) 
to turn the power off.
• When  power  is  on,  press  quickly  (less  than  0.8  seconds)  to 
turn Audio off.
• Turn left/right to adjust the \-volume.
RADIO\felects FM/AM/\firiusXM™ mode• Each  time  this  is  pressed,  the  mode  is  changed  in  the  following 
order: FM  044F0003
AM  044F0003
\firiusXM™  044F0003
FM.
MEDIA\felects MEDIA mode.• If  the  media  is  not  connected  MEDIA  mode  will  not  be  acti -
vated.
PHONEDisplays the Bluetooth pho\-ne mode.
 SEEK
TRACK 
When pressed quickly (less than 0.8 \-seconds),• FM/AM mode: Plays the previous/next frequency.• \firiusXM™ mode: Changes the channel\-.• MEDIA  mode:  Changes  the  track,  file  or  title  (except  for  U\fB 
Image and AUX). 
When pressed and he\-ld down (more than 0.8 s\-econds),
• FM/AM  mode:  moves  quickly  through  all  of  the  frequencies. 
The  moment  that  you  release  the  button,  the  system  seeks 
the next available frequency.
• MEDIA mode: Rewinds or fast forwards the track or file (except 
for U\fB Image, Bluetooth Audio, and AUX).   
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NameDescription
APPS/Moves to the Apps/Info screen.
UVOMoves to the UVO mode
SETUPMoves to the \fetup scr\-een.
 TUNE
• FM/AM mode: Changes the freque\-ncy.• \firiusXM™ mode: Changes the channel\-.• MEDIA  mode:  Changes  the  track,  file  or  title  (except  for  U\fB 
Image, Bluetooth Audio, and AUX).
RESETResets the system settings. (Preset radio channels and other data 
will not be delete\-d).
0424
 The actual image in\- the vehicle may differ from the illustr\-ation.   
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Home Scr
Controls Menu Configuration for the Home Screen
Tap the  icon on any screen to displa\-y the Home \fcreen b\-elow.
FeaturesDescription
 Radio/ 
Media Widget• \fhows  brief  information  on  the  radio  or  media  that  is  now 
playing.
• Tap the area to move to the mode that \-you are listening t\-o.
 Phone Projection 
Widget \fhows  any  connected  devices  such  as  iPod,  Pandora,  and 
Bluetooth.
 All Menus\fhows all of the items\- in the system menu.
 My Menu
Add  your  favorite  menus  to  have  quick  and  easy  access  to 
them.
 Apps/InfoMoves to the Apps/Info screen.
 \fetupMoves to the \fetup scr\-een.  
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FM/AM
You  can  access  the  radio  player  either  by  pressing  the RADIO  key  or  by 
selecting the Radio\- menu from All Menus on the Home scre\-en. 
i  Information
• If  you  press  the RADIO  key  when  power  is  off,  the  power  will  turn  on  and  a 
radio broadcast wil\-l be tuned from the\- current mode.
Features Description
 Preset
Frequencies
• The stored preset f\-requencies are dis\-played for user selection.\-• After selecting fr\-equency, press and hold th\-e preset button for 
more  than  0.8  seconds.  A  beep  sound  will  be  heard  and  the 
frequency is to be\- stored in the sele\-cted preset button.
• Flick  the  preset  frequencies  up/down  to  scroll  quickly 
through presets.
 FrequencyDisplays the current freq\-uency.
  Presets\fhows the stored prese\-ts for user selection.\-
 \foundHoundRuns the \foundHound\- feature.
For more details re\-garding this feature, refer to the 
\foundHound information in the Info section.  
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FeaturesDescription
  Menu
• \ftation List
Moves to the station l\-ist.
• \found \fettings
Moves to the \found \fett\-ings.
 BandChanges  to  the  desired  band  from  among  FM,  AM,  and 
\firiusXM™.
 InfoTurns  the  Radio  text  information  transmitted  from  the  broad -
casting station on\- and off.
 \fcan \fhortly plays the broadcasts for the frequencies with supe-
rior reception for 5 seconds per i\-tem.
 \fEEK/TRACK
• When  pressed  quickly  (less  than  0.8  seconds):  \feeks  the 
previous/next frequency.
• When  pressed  and  held  (more  than  0.8  seconds):  Moves 
quickly through all of the frequencies. The moment that you 
release the button, the system seeks the next available fre-
quency.
 TUNETurn the  TUNE 
knob to manually seek available frequencies.
FM/AM  
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You  can  access  the  radio  player  either  by  pressing  the RADIO  key  or  by 
selecting  the  Radio  menu  option  from  All  Menus  on  the  Home  screen.  \felect 
the \firiusXM™ band from the\- radio player.
i  Information
• If you press the RADIO key when the power is off, the power will turn on and a radio 
broadcast will be \-tuned from the curr\-ent mode.
• If  you  are  in  the  \firiusXM™  mode,  select  the  \firiusXM™  radio  widget  from  the 
Home screen to acc\-ess the radio player.
• When the power is off, pressing the RADIO key will turn the power on and play a 
\firiusXM™ Radio broadc\-ast.
Features Description
 PresetFrequencies
• \fhows the stored prese\-ts for user selection.\-
• After  selecting  frequency,  press  and  hold  the  preset 
button  for  more  than  0.8  seconds.  A  beep  sound  will  be 
heard  and  the  frequency  is  to  be  stored  in  the  selected 
preset button.
 Channel LogoDisplays the current chan\-nel logo.
 Channel InfoDisplays the current chan\-nel number and name.
 Content InfoDisplays the artist, title and ot\-her information about the 
current playing song.
 Category InfoDisplays the category of the currently \-playing song.
 BandChanges  to  the  desired  band  from  among  FM,  AM,  and 
\firiusXM™
.
SiriusXM\231  
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Pr
for Successful V
Recognition
1.  Voice  recognition  supports  only 
the  commands  that  are  displayed 
on  the  screen  and  written  in  the 
User’s Guide.
2.  To  ensure  the  correct  recognition 
and  execution  of  your  command, 
say your command when you hear 
the beep after a voice prompt.
3.   Voice  recognition  automatically  
 ends if: 1) A call is incom\-ing or outgoing
2)  A media device (U\fB or iP od, etc.) 
 is connected or di\-sconnected
3)  The rear view camera is operated 
(optional)
4) The car engine star\-ts or stops
5)  A  system  key,  such  as RADIO 
 key or 
MEDIA key is selected
 
4.   The microphone used for the voice 
recognition system is located in the 
headliner directly above the driver’s 
head. To  make  your  commands 
better  understood,  keep  your  body 
straight  in  the  driver’s  seat  when 
speaking the comman\-d.
5.   \fpeaking natur ally and clearly will 
ensure  better  recognition  of  your 
voice commands.
\b.   In  the  following  cases  voice  rec-
ognition  will  be  affected  by  ambi -
ent noise.
1)  The  sound  of  the  wind  if  any 
 window or the sun roof i\-s open.
2)  High  speed  blower  from  the 
  air  vents.  \fet  climate  control  to 
 blow lower than level 3.
3)  Vibrations from passin\-g through 
 a tunnel.
4)  Vibrations  from  driving  on  an 
 uneven road.
5) \ftorms and heavy rain.
V  
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Radio Commands
CommandOperation
052CRadioPlays  the  most  recent  radio  channels  from  FM,  AM,  and 
\firiusXM™.
052CFM
Plays FM radio.
052CFM 
<87.5~107.9>Tunes to FM <Frequency> accordin\-g to what you say.
e.g.) FM 87.5: FM eighty seven point five
052C\firiusXM
Plays \firiusXM™ radio.
052C\firiusXM 
<0~999>Tunes to \firiusXM™ Channel <Channel Number> accord
-
ing to what you say.
e.g.) \firiusXM 23: \firiusXM Twenty three
052CAM Plays AM radio.
052CAM 
<530~1710>Tunes to AM <Frequency> accordin\-g to what you say.
e.g.) AM 530: AM Five thirty
052APreset <1~40>
Tunes to your preset station\-s (1 to 40).
052AChannel 
<0~999>In  \firiusXM™  Radio  mode,  turns  on  the  <Channel 
Number> that you say.