KIA SPORTAGE 2020 Features and Functions Guide
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ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS  *IF EQUIPPED                     †LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER
The BCW and RCCW systems are supplemental systems. Do not solely rely on these systems  and always pay attention to the road and its conditions.
The above images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual operation.
For more information on the BSW / RCCW, refer to your Owner’s Manual.
Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BSW)†6
The BSW system uses radar sensors in the rear bumper to monitor and warn the 
driver if it detects an approaching vehicle in the driver’s blind spot area and before 
changing lanes  The light on the BSW button A will illuminate when turned ON   
The outside rearview mirror warning lights will also illuminate for 3 seconds when 
the system is first turned on   The system will become active when the vehicle is 
traveling faster than 20 mph and will alert the driver if another vehicle is detected 
by the radar sensor 
Blind-Spot Collision Warning* / Lane Change Assist (LCA)*
1st-stage alert: When another vehicle is detected within the BSW System boundary B, or when a vehicle is detected within the LCA boundary, a yellow indicator will 
illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors   
2nd-stage alert: When the 1st-stage alert is on and the driver activates a turn 
signal, a flashing yellow indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors and 
the system will sound an alert  
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)*†6
If the RCCW system sensors detect approaching vehicles rear left or rear right 
side of the vehicle C, the system will sound an audible alert, the warning 
indicators on the outside rearview mirror will illuminate and a message will 
appear on the LCD screen  RCCW is designed to operate under these following 
conditions: 
 •When the gear shift is in Reverse 
 •When the vehicle moves in reverse from a parked position
 •When the vehicle is moving slower than 6 mph
REMINDERS: 
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When the BSW is ON and the vehicle power is cycled to OFF then ON again, the BSW system returns to ON
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The RCCW feature can be turned OFF/ON in User Settings from the LCD Instrument Cluster modes
 •When vehicle power is cycled, the RCCW will remain in the previous state
  Blind-Spot Collision Warning w/ RCCW Video
 To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website 
Refer to page 2 for more information  
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
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Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)†6 / Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*†6
With the Engine Start /Stop button in the ON position, press the LK A button A to turn the system 
ON  The instrument cluster indicator  will illuminate white   It will remain white when vehicle is 
traveling less than 40 mph and the system does not detect the lane markers   When the LK A system 
detects the lane markers and can assist the steering, the LK A icon will illuminate green  
If the LK A detects that you are moving outside of your lane, the system may give an audible 
warning and display a LDW (Lane Departure Warning) alert on the instrument cluster  If the vehicle 
continues to move outside of the lane, the LK A will provide steering inputs, trying to prevent the 
vehicle from moving outside its lane 
Standard LK A is the operating mode by default when the LK A button is depressed  
to ON  To switch between modes (Standard LK A, Active LK A and Lane Departure  
Warning), go to User Settings in the Instrument Cluster  
All systems will operate under the following conditions: 
 •The vehicle exceeds approximately 40 mph
 •The vehicle is between the lane markers
 •The LK A system recognizes the lane the vehicle is  
traveling in
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LK A /LDW will return to its previous state when the  
ignition is cycled
The Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)* is not a substitute for safe and proper driving. Always drive safely and use caution. LKA may not always alert the driver if the vehicle is driven outside of its lane. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more information.
When the LK A sensor detects the lanes traveling in, the indicators are illuminatedWhen the LK A sensor does not detect the lanes traveling in, the indicator will not illuminate
When the LK A sensor detects the vehicle moving outside of the lane the vehicle’s traveling in, a yellow indicator will illuminate, either on the left or right lane 
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REMINDERS: 
•  The LK A /LDW will not issue a warning if the turn signal or hazard signal is activated
•  LK A /LDW will return to its previous state when the ignition is cycled
  Lane Keeping Assist Video 
To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website 
Refer to page 2 for more information  
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODE
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(Button located in panel to the left of steering wheel) 
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Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist-
Pedestrian (FCA-Ped)*†6 /  
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)*†6 
The FCA-Ped is designed to help alert the driver and, under certain 
conditions, apply emergency braking when rapidly approaching a 
vehicle that is slowing down, braking or stopped  Initially, the FCA-
Ped provides Forward Collision Warning (FCW ) when it detects a 
potential collision with a vehicle in front emitting an audible warning 
and visual alert on the instrument cluster  Adjust the alert settings 
(Late, Normal, Early) in the User Settings  To turn the FCA-Ped/FCW 
off, go to User Settings again and turn off  
If the system detects that the collision risk has increased, the Forward 
Collision-Avoidance Assist-Pedestrian (FCA-Ped) automatically applies 
the brakes to reduce your speed, potentially helping to reduce the 
effects of a possible collision  FCA-Ped can be turned ON in the User 
Settings menu on the Instrument Cluster display  
The FCA-Ped/FCW will become active when the:
• Engine Start /Stop button is ON
• Vehicle is traveling faster than 5 mph
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is ON
  Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Video 
 To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website 
Refer to page 2 for more information  
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODEHill-Start Assist Control (HAC)†8
Power Liftgate Release Button*
HAC helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backward  
when accelerating from a stop while on a steep incline   
The HAC automatically activates whether the ESC is  
OFF or ON but does NOT activate when the ESC has 
malfunctioned 
REMINDERS: 
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The HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park)  or the N (Neutral) position
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HAC does not replace the need to apply brakes while the vehicle is  stopped on an incline
Press the A button for approximately one second to  
open the liftgate  
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(Buttons located on left of Steering Wheel)
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 •When HAC is active (e  g  , during initial acceleration from a stop on an incline), you may notice that the brakes will momentarily remain engaged after you depress the accelerator – this is normal operation  
 •HAC provides a 2-second delay before the vehicle may start rolling backward
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REMINDERS:
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The FCA-Ped/FCW will be activated by default when the  vehicle power is cycled on, even when previous setting is off
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The FCA-Ped/FCW will not operate when the vehicle is traveling faster than approximately 50 mph
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If the FCA-Ped/FCW is operating and the ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is turned off, the FCA-Ped/FCW system is automatically turned off
 •When FCA-Ped/FCW system is off, the FCA-Ped/FCW warning indicator is on in the Instrument Cluster
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist-Pedestrian (FCA-Ped)* / Forward Collision Warning (FCW)*  systems are not substitutes for safe and proper driving.
Always drive safely and use caution. FCA-Ped/FCW may not always alert the driver when the  vehicle is approaching another vehicle.  
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Auto Door Lock /Unlock will engage when the gear shift is moved into or out of the  
P (Park) position  Refer to the User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes on 
how to turn Auto Door Lock /Unlock ON/OFF  
Power Folding Outside Mirrors*
D  Press the L or R buttons to select the mirror to adjust
E   Press button arrows left /right or up/down to adjust mirror position
F   Toggle button left /right to unfold/fold the outside rearview mirrors
        Toggle button to center to automatically fold/unfold mirrors when:
•  Smart Key* lock /unlock buttons are pressed
•  Outside door handle button is pressed
•  Driver approaches the vehicle with the Smart Key*
REMINDERS: 
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When mirror button F is in the center, press the Lock button on the Smart Key to automatically  fold the mirrors
 •To lock position of mirrors, toggle switch to the left position
Heated Outside Mirrors*
Use mirror heaters to defrost /defog mirrors   Mirror heaters are activated when  
Rear Defroster is turned on 
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Press button again to stop Auto Up/Down function
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Button configuration may vary depending on vehicle model.
Power Windows, Window Lock 
& Central Door Lock
A   Pull/Press to operate Driver’s Window Auto Up/Down*
B  Press to Lock /Unlock All Doors (also unlocks Fuel Door)
C  Press to disable Rear Passenger Windows
REMINDER: When pressed C, the rear passengers cannot operate  the window controls  
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock 
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Engine Start/Stop Button*†9
To start the engine: 
1  Depress the brake pedal
2    
Press the Engine Start /Stop button while in P (Park) or N (Neutral)
To turn the engine OFF, press the Engine Start /Stop  button  
To use the Engine Start /Stop button, you must have the Smart Key fob on 
your person or inside the vehicle 
  To use electrical accessories:
ACC position •When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the  Engine Start /Stop button once (amber light A )
On position •When already in the ACC position (amber light A ) and without depressing  the brake pedal, press the Engine Start /Stop button again (red light B )
Keeping the vehicle in ACC or the ON position for extended periods of time without turning the engine on may discharge the vehicle’s battery 
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  To view these videos on your mobile device, snap these QR codes or visit the listed website 
Refer to page 2 for more information 
Engine Start/Stop Button and Smart Key Video
Kia Key Fob Video 
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODES
REMINDERS: 
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In an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the engine  off and to the ACC position by pressing the Engine Start /Stop  button for more than  2 seconds or 3 times successively within 3 seconds
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If Smart Key fob battery is dead, with the lock button facing the Engine Start /Stop button, hold the fob up against the Engine Start /Stop button and press and hold until the engine starts 
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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Headlights & High Beams
AUTO Light* — When the light switch is in the AUTO Light  
position, the tail lights and headlights will turn ON/OFF automatically,  
depending on the amount of light outside the vehicle 
To o p e r a t e :
 •Rotate lever to change the Headlight function
 •Push lever to turn High Beams ON
 •Pull lever to flash Headlights / High Beams
Adaptive Front-Lighting System-Height (AFS-H)*  
The AFS-H is designed to help improve visibility 
during nighttime driving by adjusting the low beam 
headlights toward the direction the vehicle is 
moving  AFS-H controls the aiming direction based 
on steering angle and speed  
When the light switch is in the AUTO Light position, 
the AFS-H will activate 
REMINDER: When the AFS-H indicator illuminates on the instrument cluster, the AFS-H is not working properly  See an authorized Kia dealer for service  
High Beam Assist (HBA)
High Beam Assist is designed to automatically  
adjust the headlight range by switching between 
high and low beams based on light detected from 
other vehicles and road conditions  
To enable HBA, toggle the light switch to the  
AUTO Light position and turn on the high beams  
by pushing the lever away from you   The High  
Beam Assist indicator  will illuminate 
REMINDERS: 
• HBA will operate when vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph
• If the lever is pushed away from you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off and the high beams will be on continuously   
• If the light switch is switched to the headlight position, HBA will turn off and the low beams will be on continuously
• When the HBA indicator illuminates on the instrument cluster, the HBA is not working properly   See an authorized Kia dealer for service 
Headlight ON position
Parking light position
AUTOAuto Light* / AFS-H* / HBA
DRLOFFDaytime Running Lights OFF
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Daytime Running Lights (DRL)*
DRL may help others to see the front of your vehicle during the 
day   The lights will be on automatically when the ignition or 
Engine Start /Stop button is ON and the headlight switch is in the 
AUTO position, unless one of the following occurs:
 •Headlights are on
 •Parking brake is applied
 •Fog lights are on
 •Engine is turned off 
 •Switch is in the OFF position 
REMINDER: DRL only operates during the daytime  
  To view these videos on your mobile device, snap these QR codes or visit the listed website 
Refer to page 2 for more information 
Adaptive Front-Lighting System-Height (AFS-H)  Video
Sportage Daytime Running Lights Video 
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODES 
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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Turn Signals & Fog Lights*
To o p e r a t e :
 •Turn Signals - Move lever Up/Down for 
Right /Left Turn Signal 
 •Fog Lights - Press switch A up/down 
to turn Fog Lights ON/OFF  REMINDER: Headlights must be ON for fog light operation  
One-Touch Lane Change Signal is 
activated by moving the Turn Signal Lever 
up/down slightly for less than 1 second 
and then releasing   The lane change signal 
will blink 3 times  
To change how many times (3/5/7) the 
Lane Change Signal blinks, go to User 
Settings Mode in the LCD Instrument 
Cluster modes 
For more information on the User Settings Mode, please refer to your Owner’s Manual.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving as this may cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
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LO and HI sets wiper speed   No intermittent wipe function is available on rear wipers  
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Windshield Wipers & Washers
Front Wiper & Washer
To operate front wipers and washers:
 •Move lever Up/Down to change Wiper modes
 •Press INT switch B up/down to adjust 
Intermittent Wipe Speed
 •Pull lever to spray and wipeQUICK TIP 
  
•  Moving switch B up increases intermittent wipe frequency and  wipe speed  Moving switch B down decreases frequency of wipes
•  Set the wiper to OFF position when the wiper is not in use
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Rear Wiper & Washer*
To operate rear wipers and washers: 
 •Rotate Rear Wiper switch to change Wiper modes
 •Push lever to spray and wipe
PUSH
PULL
PUSH
PULL
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M I S T: Single wipeOFF: Wiper offI N T: Intermittent WipeLO: Slow Wiper SpeedHI: High Wiper Speed
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PUSH
PULL
PUSH
PULL
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HI: Continuous wipeLO: Slow wipeOFF: Wiper off
To adjust the Steering Wheel, press the lock-release lever C down  
and adjust to the desired angle D and then the distance E 
When finished, pull the lock-release lever C up to lock Steering  
Wheel in place  
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel
It may be helpful to pull/push bottom of Steering Wheel towards/away from you to adjust desired distance prior to adjusting the angle  
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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Images are for illustrative purposes only and may vary on actual vehicle.  
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Smart Cruise ControlCancelledEG
( Type B; buttons located on right side of Steering Wheel)
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REMINDER: Above are approximate distances based on 56 mph vehicle speed   The SCC vehicle-to-vehicle distance increments are based on vehicle speed   
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Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go System*†6
The Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go system is designed to maintain a 
predetermined distance from vehicles detected ahead by automatically adjusting the driving 
speed as needed  When traffic is detected, the vehicle will slow down to maintain a set 
distance behind traffic without depressing the accelerator or brake pedal  
To set/adjust SCC speed:
 •Press the CRUISE button A to turn system ON  The CRUISE indicator will illuminate  
on the instrument cluster
 •Accelerate/decelerate to the desired speed 
 •Press (SET-) button B down to set speed   The SET indicator light will illuminate    
The set speed and vehicle-to-vehicle distance will illuminate on the LCD screen
 •Press button B up or down to adjust the set speed
To set the vehicle-to-vehicle distance C: Press the SCC button D on the steering  
wheel  The image on the LCD screen E will change when scrolling through the settings  
To cancel SCC operation: Press the CANCEL button F or press the brake pedal  The  
LCD screen will display a message that the SCC operation is cancelled G 
To turn SCC system OFF: Press the CRUISE button A  The CRUISE indicator on the  
instrument cluster will turn OFF  
REMINDERS: 
 •Cruise Control button must be ON in order to turn SCC ON/OFF
 •The SCC can operate when the vehicle is driving above 6 mph
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SCC is activated when ignition is turned on   Speed will need to be reset when ignition is cycled on 
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The SCC system is turned ON again when the ignition is cycled off, then on again   The speed setting will need to be reset when ignition is cycled 
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SCC is also canceled when the driver’s door is opened, gear shift is changed out of D (Drive), EPB is activated and various other conditions  See Owner’s Manual for other conditions
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In standard Cruise Control, the driver needs to manually assess the distance from other vehicles as the system will not automatically apply brakes
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If the SCC system is left on, it can be activated inadvertently   Keep the system off when not in use to avoid setting a speed that the driver is not aware of
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When following a vehicle, the system will automatically adjust your cruise speed based on the vehicle detected in front
  To change the Cruise Control mode from SCC to standard Cruise Control, press and hold button D  Repeat to switch modes again ( The SCC system must not be activated to change modes)  
For the SCC system to operate: •When no vehicle is in front, you must be travelling at a minimum speed of 20 mph •When following a vehicle, you must be traveling at a minimum speed of 6 mph
When following a vehicle, the system will automatically adjust your cruise speed based on the vehicle detected ahead   If the vehicle detected remains at a standstill for more than 3 seconds, the system will disable  
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The SCC system is a supplemental system and is not a substitute for safe driving. It is the responsibility of the driver to always check the speed and distance to the vehicle ahead.
  Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go Video
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A    Audio MODE button: Press to cycle through FM/AM/SiriusXM®/  
Media modes
B   Seek/Preset button 
Radio Mode (FM/AM/SiriusXM®): Press to advance through Preset 
Stations   Press and hold to Auto Seek 
Media Modes: Press to move Track Forward/Back   Press & hold to 
Fast Forward/Rewind (except for Bluetooth® Audio)
C   Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower volume 
Mute button: Press to mute all audio
D   CRUISE Control button: Press to turn the Cruise Control  
ON/OFF
E    Resume Cruising Speed button: Press up to resume or increase 
cruising speed
         Set Cruising Speed button: Press down to set or decrease  
Cruising Speed
F   Cruise Control CANCEL button: To cancel Cruise Control, do one of 
the following:
 •Press the brake pedal
 •Press the CANCEL button
Cruise Control†2 3Audio Controls†2 3
Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations. For further audio system operations, refer to pages 20-23. See your Owner’s Manual for more details.
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Drivers should remain attentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving.
  Pressing the Audio Mode button for more than 1 second will turn Audio Mode ON/OFF   
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 •Cruise Control is designed to function above approximately 25 mph
 •The Cruise Control system will not activate until the brake pedal has been depressed at least once after ignition ON or engine starting 
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TH E S YSTE M
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CD
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A   Talk button: Press to activate voice recognition*, bring up available 
commands for current mode or place calls  
B   Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower speaker volume
      Mute button: Press to mute the microphone during a call
C   Call button: Press the button to display the Dial Number screen   Press 
again to display the most recently dialed call number   Press a third 
time to initiate making the call to the number displayed
D   End Call button: Press to end or cancel a callFor Bluetooth® Wireless Technology FAQs, go to www.kia.com, 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.
Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations. See your Owner’s Manual for more details.
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Drivers should remain  attentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving.
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When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command •Phone book transfer upload time varies by phone model and with number of phone book entries •Because of differences in phone quality, service providers and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology chip programming, functionality may differ from one  phone to another
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Bluetooth® Wireless Technology†5,23