KIA SOUL 2021 Navigation System Quick Reference Guide
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Editing icons on the Home screen
You can see and rearrange the list of icons in the Home screen.
1 At the upper left of the Home screen, touch Menu 
> Edit Home Icons.
2 To change the location of an icon, touch and hold, 
and drag the icon to the desired position.
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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model 
and specifications.
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To initialize the positions of icons, touch Reset.
Editing widgets on the Home screen
You can edit the types and positions of the widgets to display on 
the Home screen.
1 At the upper left of the Home screen, touch Menu 
>
 Edit Home Widgets.
2 Perform any of the following methods:
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To change the widget type, touch and hold the desired 
widget on 
 List of widgets and then drag it to  Widget 
area.
 \225To change the listed order for widgets, touch and hold a 
widget on 
 Widget area and then drag it to the desired 
position.
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a List of widgets
b Widget area
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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model 
and specifications.
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To initialize the types and positions of widgets, touch 
Reset.    
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Split screen
You can set to display various information such as map, Radio/
Media info, driving info, and clock on the split system screen.
Opening the split screen
Touch the split screen button.
The split screen appears on the right.
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can open the split screen by touching Menu  >
 Split Screen.
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Seeing the All Menus screen
You can see all menus on the Home screen.
Touch and gently swipe the Home screen to the left 
as shown below.
The All Menus screen appears. You can see the list of all functions 
of the system.
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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and 
specifications.            
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Editing the split screen
You can change information on the split screen.
Touch and hold, and then drag the split screen up or 
down to select the desired information item.
Closing the split screen
Touch the split screen button when the split screen is 
open.
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When the Menu button exists at the top of the screen, you 
can close the split screen by touching Menu  >
 Split Screen.     
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Useful functions
Using the phone projection functionUsing the driving assist display Using the HD Radio Data
Using the sound mood lamp
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Pairing to an Android smartphone via 
Android Auto
When you connect an Android smartphone to the vehicle with 
Android Auto, you can run and control applications on the phone 
through the widescreen using its user-friendly interface.
1 To use Android Auto, first check the following.
 \225Visit the Android Auto website at https://www.android.
com/auto to check the list of countries, device types, and 
models that support Android Auto.
 \225Download and install the Android Auto application from 
Google Play Store. It is not possible to install Android Auto 
in countries that do not support the feature.
2 On the All Menus screen, touch Setup  >
 Device 
Connections  >
 Android Auto and select the 
Enable Android Auto checkbox.
Using the phone projection 
function
When you connect an Android smartphone or iPhone to the 
vehicle with a USB cable, you can run and control applications 
on the phone through the widescreen using its user-friendly 
interface.
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Do not adjust or set up any phone settings while driving. You may 
lose your steering control which could cause an accident and 
severe bodily injuries.
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Using an approved USB cable provided by your smartphone 
manufacturer is recommended. Using unapproved USB cables 
may cause a phone projection error or a system malfunction.  
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Using the Android Auto
1 On the All Menus screen, touch Android Auto.
2 Perform the desired function.
 \225To run the functions for phone, music, or navigation on 
the smartphone, touch the corresponding app icon.
 \225To use the Google voice recognition, press and hold the 
[
] button on the steering wheel.
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By pressing the [ MODE] button on the steering wheel, you 
can run the media application on your smartphone as well as 
the Radio/Media mode of the system.
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On the All Menus screen, touch Setup  >
 Advanced  >
 
Steering Wheel MODE Button and then press the [ MODE] 
button to set the functions to run. 
> See “Steering Wheel MODE 
Button.”
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By pressing the [] button on the steering wheel, you can 
make a call via Bluetooth connection.
3 Connect a smartphone to the USB port on the 
vehicle by using the provided USB cable.
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When the connection is made for the first time, the system 
screen displays a notification window. Check the details 
and then touch OK.
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To end the Android Auto and disconnect from the 
smartphone, remove the USB cable from the system. 
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Do not repeatedly connect and remove the USB connector 
within a short time. It may cause device errors or system 
failures.
4 When the smartphone is locked, unlock it first and 
then consent to the use of Android Auto.
When the smartphone is recognized successfully, the  Android 
Auto menu is activated on the All Menus screen.  
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Pairing to an iPhone via Apple CarPlay
After you connect an iPhone to the vehicle with Apple CarPlay, 
you can run and control applications on the phone through the 
system screen.
1 To use Apple CarPlay, first check the following:
 \225For iPhone models that support Apple CarPlay, visit the 
Apple website at https://www.apple.com/ios/carplay .
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Make sure Apple CarPlay and Siri are enabled in your 
iPhone settings. If you do not see options for Apple 
CarPlay or Siri, update to the latest iOS version.
2 On the All Menus screen, touch Setup  >
 Device 
Connections  >
 Apple CarPlay and then check 
Enable Apple CarPlay.
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When phone projection is active, you cannot change the 
phone projection settings. To change the settings, remove the 
USB cable from your system.
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The icons on the screen are subject to change according to 
the policy of Google Corporation.
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Applications or functions used through Android Auto 
are subject to change according to the policy of Google 
Corporation. For supportable functions, visit the Android 
website at https://www.android.com/auto.
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To use the functions on your smartphone with the minimized 
system settings, update the smartphone OS to the latest 
version.
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The recognition time may differ depending on the device 
type, firmware, and OS version.
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Charges may apply for any mobile data used while Android 
Auto is running.
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Some functions may not work properly depending on the 
network signal strength.
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Avoid interacting with the smartphone while using Android 
Auto.
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You cannot use the following functions when Android Auto is 
in use.
 -USB mode
 -Browse function using the [TUNE/ FILE] knob
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Apple CarPlay  
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Using the Apple CarPlay
1 On the All Menus screen, touch Apple CarPlay.
2 Perform the desired function.
 \225To run any of functions (phone, messaging, navigation, 
etc.) on your iPhone, touch the corresponding function 
icon.
 \225To run the Siri voice recognition, press and hold the [] 
button on the steering wheel.
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To display the system Home screen, touch 
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By pressing the [ MODE] button on the steering wheel, you 
can run the media application on your smartphone as well as 
the Radio/Media mode of the system.
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On the All Menus screen, touch Setup  >
 Advanced  >
 
Steering Wheel MODE Button and then press the [ MODE] 
button to set the functions to run. 
> See “Steering Wheel MODE 
Button.”
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When you receive a call, press the [] button on the steering 
wheel to answer it.
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When phone projection is active, you cannot change the 
phone projection settings. To change the settings, remove the 
USB cable from your system.
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Applications or functions used through Apple CarPlay 
are subject to change according to the policy of Apple 
Corporation. For supportable functions, visit the Apple 
Corporation website at http://www.apple.com/ios/carplay .
3 Connect an iPhone to the USB port on the vehicle 
by using the provided USB cable.
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When the connection is made for the first time, the system 
screen displays a notification window. Check the details 
and then touch OK.
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To end the Apple CarPlay and disconnect from the iPhone, 
remove the USB cable from the system. 
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Do not repeatedly connect and remove the USB connector 
within a short time. It may cause device errors or system 
failures.
4 When the iPhone is locked, unlock it first and then 
consent to the use of Apple CarPlay.
When the iPhone is recognized successfully, the Apple 
CarPlay menu is activated on the All Menus screen.   
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Using the driving assist display
You can see the view outside the vehicle through the system 
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The displayed screen may differ depending on the vehicle 
model.
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When backing up, make sure to follow the guidelines below:
\225 Before entering your vehicle, always check the area behind 
your vehicle.
\225 Do not solely rely on the rear view camera when backing up. 
Always ensure that it is safe to back up by checking behind 
you and looking in the rearview mirrors.
\225 Always back up slowly and stop immediately if you suspect 
that a person, especially a child, might be behind you.
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The distance shown on the screen may differ from the actual one. 
Be sure to check the rear, left, and right sides with your own eyes 
for safety.
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To use the functions on your smartphone with the minimized 
system settings, update the smartphone OS to the latest 
version.
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The recognition time may differ depending on the device 
type, firmware, and OS version.
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Charges may apply for any mobile data used while Apple 
CarPlay is running.
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Some functions may not work properly depending on the 
network signal strength.
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Avoid interacting with the smartphone while using Apple 
CarPlay.
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You cannot use the following functions when Apple CarPlay is 
in use.
 -Bluetooth
 -USB mode
 -Browse function using the [TUNE/ FILE] knob
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Android Auto