KIA SPORTAGE 2020 Quick Reference Guide

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Listening to HD Radio™ (*if equipped)
If you enable HD Radio reception by touching , you can listen
to HD Radio stations in areas where they are available. When HD Radio
signals are received, the radio will switch from the analog mode to the
HD mode.
In the HD mode, HD Radio station buttons are displayed at the top of
the radio screen. Touch a button to select one of the available HD Radio
stations.
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HD Radio is only available in metropolitan areas.

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Listening to SiriusXM™ radio
You can listen to radio channels provided by SiriusXM, a satellite radio
service. Various kinds of channels, such as music, sports, and news, are
available via streaming or live broadcast.
On the radio screen, touch Band > SiriusXM.
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a Access the list of available SiriusXM radio channels.
b Display the options list.
•Delete Presets: Delete saved radio stations from the preset list.
•What is on My Presets?: View broadcast schedule.
•Featured Favorites: Listen to groups of channels provided by
SiriusXM.
•Sound Settings: Customize the system sound settings.
c Return to the previous level.
d Switch to the live broadcast mode. This button is activated only when
a live broadcast is available on the selected channel.
e Move to the previous segment. Touch and hold to rewind the
broadcast by five second decrements.
f Pause or stop the broadcast.
g Move to the next segment. Touch and hold to fast forward the
broadcast by five second increments.
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i Change the radio mode.
j Select a channel by entering its channel number.
k Scan through all available SiriusXM radio channels.

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Using the media player
You can play music stored in various media storage devices, such as USB
storage devices, smartphones, and iPods.
1 Connect a device to the USB port in your vehicle.
•Playback may start immediately depending on the device that you
connect to the system.
2 Touch the AV information area on the Home screen or
press the [MEDIA] button on the control panel.
•If you have multiple media storage devices, press the [MEDIA]
button again and select a media mode from the media selection
window.

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ÜWarning
Driving 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.
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•When you connect an Apple device, playback does not start
automatically and the AV information area remains in the previous
mode. You cannot touch the AV information area to start playback. To
start the media player in the iPod mode, press the [MEDIA] button on
the control panel.
•You can also change the mode by pressing the [MODE] button
repeatedly on the steering wheel.
•Depending on vehicle models and specifications, available buttons or
the appearance and layout of the USB port in your vehicle may vary.

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Controlling the media player
Use the buttons at the bottom of the playback screen to control the
media player.
Pausing/Resuming playback
Touch to pause playback. Touch to resume playing your music.
Rewinding/Fast forwarding
Touch and hold or to rewind or fast forward. Alternatively,
press and hold the [ SEEK] or [TRACK ] button on the control
panel.
•You can also push and hold the [/] lever on the steering
wheel.
Restarting the current playback
After the song has played for 3 seconds, touch or press the
[ SEEK] button on the control panel to restart the current song.
•You can also push the [/] lever downward on the steering
wheel.

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Playing the previous or next song
To play the previous song, touch or press the [ SEEK] button
on the control panel within the first 3 seconds of the current song. To
play the next song, touch or press the [TRACK ] button on the
control panel.
•You can also use the [/] lever on the steering wheel.
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•If more than 3 seconds of playback have elapsed, touch
twice or press the [ SEEK] button on the control panel twice to
play the previous song.
•On the control panel, turn the [FILE] knob to find the desired
song and press the knob within five seconds to play the file.
•If no control is detected within five seconds, the search is
canceled and the screen displays information about the song
currently playing.
Playing repeatedly
Touch Repeat to play a file on repeat. The repeat play mode changes
each time you touch it. The corresponding mode icon will be
displayed on the screen. Depending on the current media or playlist,
available repeat play modes may vary.
Playing in random order
Touch Shuffle to shuffle an album or playlist. The shuffle play mode
is activated or deactivated each time you touch it. When you activate
the shuffle mode, the corresponding mode icon will be displayed
on the screen. Depending on the current media or playlist, available
shuffle play modes may vary.

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Using Bluetooth
Connecting Bluetooth devices
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless networking technology. Via
Bluetooth, you can connect nearby mobile devices wirelessly to send and
receive data between connected devices. This enables you to use your
devices effectively.
To use Bluetooth, you must first connect a Bluetooth-enabled device to
your system, such as a mobile phone or an MP3 player. Ensure that the
device you want to connect supports Bluetooth.
ÜWarning
Park your vehicle in a safe location before connecting Bluetooth devices.
Distracted driving can cause a traffic accident and lead to personal injury
or death.
ÛNote
•On your system, you can use only Bluetooth Handsfree and Audio
features. Connect a mobile device that supports the Bluetooth
Handsfree or Audio feature.
•For more information on Bluetooth-enabled devices and their
functional compatibility, visit the KIA Motors America website (https://
www.kia.com).
[Pairing devices with your system
For Bluetooth connections, first pair your device with your system to add
it to the system′s list of Bluetooth devices. You can register up to five
devices.
1 On the Home screen, touch All Menus > Setup >
Bluetooth > Bluetooth Connection > Add New.
•If you are pairing a device with your system for the first time, you
can also press the [] button on the steering wheel. Alternatively,
on the Home screen, touch All Menus > Phone.

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2 On the Bluetooth device you want to connect, activate
Bluetooth, search for your vehicle′s system, and then
select it.
•Check the system′s Bluetooth name, which is displayed in the new
registration pop-up window on the system screen.
3 Ensure that the Bluetooth passkeys displayed on the
Bluetooth device screen and the system screen are the
same and confirm the connection from the device.
4 Choose whether or not to connect the Bluetooth device
to your system prior to other devices.
•If you grant priority to the Bluetooth device, it will be connected
automatically to the system when you turn on the system.
5 If you are connecting a mobile phone, permit the
system to access and download your data from the
device.
•Downloading data is only for Bluetooth call functions. Permission
is not required if you are connecting an audio device.

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[Connecting a paired device
To use a Bluetooth device on your system, connect the paired device to
the system. Your system can connect with only one device at a time.
1 On the Home screen, touch All Menus > Setup >
Bluetooth > Bluetooth Connection.
2 Touch Connect next to the device you want to connect.
•If another device is already connected to your system, disconnect
it. Touch Disconnect next to the device.
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a View Bluetooth help.
b Connect the device.
c Disconnect the device.
d Pair a new device with your system.
e Delete paired devices. Downloaded data from devices will also be
deleted.

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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.
•If 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.
•Change Device: Search for and connect another Bluetooth device.
•Sound Settings: Customize the system sound settings.
c Return to the previous level.
d Information about the song currently playing
e Repeat play mode
f Shuffle play mode
g Restart the current playback. Touch twice to play the previous file.
You can also press the [ SEEK] button on the control panel or use
the [/] lever on the steering wheel.
h Pause or resume playback.
i Play the next file. You can also press the [TRACK ] button on the
control panel or use the [/] lever on the steering wheel.
j Change the repeat play mode.
k Activate or deactivate the shuffle play mode.