wheel KIA OPTIMA HYBRID 2014 Quick Reference Guide
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SMS
SMS
1.  Downloading SMS messages 
(from mobile phone)
When an SMS enabled mobile 
phone is paired with the system, 
unread messages will automatically 
be downloaded to the system. While 
you will not be able to check SMS 
messages through the system due 
to legal regulations, the system will 
read back messages for you for 
added convenience. The SMS read 
back is also possible when the 
vehicle is in motion.
2. Checking an SMS message
1.  Press  the  key on the 
steering wheel. 
2.
 Say the command 'Read SMS'. 
3
.
 The
 system will read back the 
new message.
Note
●.To listen to the message again, say 
‘Read again’. To listen to the next 
message, say ‘Next’. To send a 
reply, say ‘Reply’. To call the sender, 
say ‘Call’.
●.When an SMS enabled mobile 
phone is paired, new incoming 
messages will automatically be 
notified through the system. 
●.When the notification window is 
displayed, press the 
Ye s button to 
check the new incoming message.
3. Sending an SMS message  (Custom Messages)
The UVO system allows you to 
respond to incoming messages 
through voice commands.
1.
 After
 listening to a received 
message, say ‘Reply’.
2.
 The
 UVO system will provide 
information pertaining to the 6 
Custom Messages. 
3.
 Select
 the desired message to 
send a response.
Note
●.You can modify custom messages 
through Phone Settings.
●.The SMS function may not be 
supported in some handset devices.
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Operating Voice Command
Using Voice Command
1. Press  the key on the steering 
wheel controller.
A 
 display will 
be shown at the top of the screen 
followed by a “Please say a 
command after the beep” system 
comment.
2.
 
Once  the 
 icon 
becomes displayed, say the 
desired voice command (ex: 
“What’s Playing”) 
Note
●.Press the  key shortly to 
interrupt the system command 
feedback and enter a voice 
command.
●.To terminate the voice control 
system, either say “Exit” or press the 
 key for over 0.8 second.
●.The system voice comment “Please 
say a command after the beep” will 
not be stated when the Command 
Feedback option is turned off. 
●..For more information on the various 
voice commands supported by the 
system, refer to the “Voice 
Command List” section.
Voice Command List
The voice commands for this system 
are divided into Global commands and 
Local commands.
 
● Global commands (●) : Commands 
that operate in all modes. 
● Local commands (○) : Commands 
that operate only in corresponding 
modes or when screens of 
corresponding modes are displayed.