steering KIA SOUL 2020 Quick Reference Guide
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Using a Bluetooth audio device
You can listen to music stored in the connected Bluetooth audio device 
via your vehicle′s speakers.
On the control panel, press the [MEDIA]  button.
 0024If you have multiple media storage devices, press the  [MEDIA]  button 
again and touch Bluetooth Audio  from the media selection window.
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a Search for and connect another Bluetooth device.
b Display the options list.
 0024Change Device: Search for and connect another Bluetooth device.
 0024Sound Settings: Customize the system sound settings.
c Return to the previous level.
d Information about the song currently playing
e Restart the current playback. Touch twice to play the previous file. 
You can also press the [
 TRACK ] button on the control panel or use 
the  [
/] button on the steering wheel.
f Pause or resume playback.
g Play the next file. You can also press the  [ SEEK]  button on the 
control panel or use the  [
/] button on the steering wheel.
h Playback time and playback position    
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Using a Bluetooth phone
You can use Bluetooth to talk on the phone hands free. View call 
information on the system screen, and make or receive calls safely and 
conveniently via the vehicle′s built-in microphone and speakers.
 \334Warning
 0024Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that 
may lead to an accident, severe bodily injury, or death. The driver′s 
primary responsibility is the safe and legal operation of the vehicle, 
and the use of any vehicle systems, including the touch screen and 
steering wheel controls, which take the driver′s eyes, attention, and 
focus away from the safe operation of the vehicle, or which are not 
permissible by law, should never be used during the operation of the 
vehicle.
 0024Park your vehicle in a safe location before connecting any Bluetooth 
devices. Distracted driving can cause a traffic accident and lead to 
personal injury or death.
 0024Never dial a phone number or pick up your mobile phone while 
driving. Use of a mobile phone may distract your attention, making 
it difficult to recognize external conditions and reducing the ability to 
cope with unexpected situations, which may lead to an accident.
 [Making a call
If your mobile phone is connected to the system, you can make a call 
by selecting a name from your call history or contacts list. You can also 
enter a phone number on the keypad.
1 On the Home screen, touch All Menus  > Phone.
 0024 Alternatively, press the  [] button on the steering wheel.  
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2 If you have multiple paired mobile devices, select a 
mobile phone from your list of paired devices.
3 Select a phone number from your call history.
 0024You can find the number you want by pressing the  [/] button 
on the steering wheel. You do not need to touch the screen.
 0024 To select a phone number from your contacts list, touch .
 0024To enter a phone number manually, touch .
4 To end the call, press the  [] button on the steering 
wheel or touch End on the call screen.  
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 [Answering calls
When a call comes in, a notification pop-up window of the incoming call 
appears on the system screen.
To answer the call, touch  Accept.
 0024Alternatively, press the  [] button on the steering wheel.
To reject the call, touch  Reject.
 0024Alternatively, press the  [] button on the steering wheel.
 \333 Note
 0024Depending on the mobile phone type, call rejection may not be 
supported.
 0024Once your mobile phone is connected to the system, the call sound 
may be output through the vehicle′s speakers even after you exit 
the vehicle if the phone is within the connection range. To end the 
connection, disconnect the device from the system or deactivate 
Bluetooth on the device.
 0024You can activate the privacy mode by touching  Privacy Mode on the 
incoming call pop-up window. In privacy mode, contact information 
will not be displayed. To deactivate the privacy mode, touch  Menu > 
Privacy Mode  on the Bluetooth phone screen.  
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QWhat is a passkey?
AA passkey is the password used to authenticate the connection 
between the system and the mobile device. The passkey needs to 
be entered only once when you pair a mobile phone for the first 
time.
The initial passkey is "0000." You can change it by touching 
All Menus > Setup  > Bluetooth  >  Bluetooth System Info  > 
Passkey.
QI changed my mobile phone that was registered to the system via 
Bluetooth. How can I register my new mobile phone?
AYou can register additional devices to your system by following 
the instructions to pair a device. Up to five devices can be added 
to your system's Bluetooth device list. To delete a registered 
device, on the Bluetooth device list, touch  Delete Devices, select 
the devices to delete, and touch  Delete.
QHow do I answer a call?
AWhen a call comes in and a notification pop-up window appears, 
press the [
] button on the steering wheel or touch  Accept on 
the screen.
To reject the call, press the  [
] button on the steering wheel or 
touch  Reject on the screen. 
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QWhat should I do if I want to switch the call to my mobile phone 
while on a call via the system?
APress and hold the [] button on the steering wheel or touch 
Private Mode  on the screen to switch the call to your mobile 
phone.
QHow do I access the contacts in my mobile phone from the 
system?
AWhen connecting your mobile phone to your system, permit 
the system to access the contacts saved in the mobile phone. 
The contacts will be downloaded to the system. To open the 
downloaded contacts list, press the [
]  button on the steering 
wheel and touch 
 on the phone screen. You can search for a 
contact to make a call or add it to favorites.
QWhat is the range of my wireless connection?
AA wireless connection can be used within about  10 m (about 
33 ft ). The maximum Bluetooth range may be affected by 
the usage environment, such as the vehicle type, the system 
platform, or the connected mobile phone.
QHow many mobile devices can be paired?
AUp to five devices can be paired with your system.  
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QWhy is call quality sometimes poor?
ACheck your mobile phone′s reception sensitivity when call quality 
deteriorates. The call quality may deteriorate when the signal 
strength is low.
Call quality may also become poor if metal objects, such as 
beverage cans, are placed near the mobile phone. Check to see if 
any metal objects are near the mobile phone.
The call sound and quality may differ depending on the type of 
mobile phone.
AV function
QWhat kinds of AV functions does my system have?
AYour system provides you with the radio and media player 
(USB, iPod, etc.). For more information, see the corresponding 
chapters.
QI want to move to the previous or next song without touching the 
screen while driving. How do I do this?
APress the [/] button on the steering wheel to move to the 
previous or next song.