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d Radio button \225Turn on the radio. While listening to the radio, press repeatedly to change the radio 
mode.
e Media button \225Play content from a media storage device. \225Press and hold to display the media selection window.
f Search backward/forward button (SEEK/TRACK) \225While listening to the radio, change the station. \225While playing media, change the track/file. Press and hold to rewind or fast forward 
(except for the Bluetooth audio mode).
g Custom button \225Use a custom function. \225Press and hold to access the function setting screen.
h Setup button \225Access the settings screen. \225Press and hold to access the version information screen.
i Search knob (TUNE FILE) \225While listening to the radio, adjust the frequency or change the station. \225While playing media, search for a track/file (except for the Bluetooth audio mode). \225During a search, press to select the current track/file.   
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Steering wheel remote control
Note: Depending on the vehicle model and specifications, the illustration shown may differ in appearance and layout.
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a Mode button \225Change the mode (radio, media, etc.). \225Press and hold to access the function setting screen.
b Voice recognition button \225Start or end voice recognition of a connected smartphone via phone projection. (The 
button′s operation may vary depending on smartphone specifications.)
c Search lever \225While listening to the radio, switch between the stations on the preset list. Press and 
hold to search for a station.
 \225While playing media, change the track/file. Press and hold to rewind or fast forward 
(except for the Bluetooth audio mode).
d Volume lever/Mute button \225Adjust the sound volume. \225Press to mute or unmute the system. \225While playing media, press to pause or resume playback.
e Custom button \225Use a custom function. \225Press and hold to access the function setting screen.
f Call/Answer/Call end button \225Start connecting a mobile phone via Bluetooth. \225After a Bluetooth phone connection is made, access your call history. Press and hold to 
dial the most recent phone number.
 \225When a call comes in, answer the call. Press and hold to reject the call. \225During a call, end the call.    
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1  System overview
Before you start  1-2
Component names and functions   1-5
Turning the system on or off   1-8
Using the touch screen  1-9
Using the Search lever/button on the 
steering wheel   1-11
Getting to know the Home screen   1-13
Getting to know the All Menus 
screen   1-15
2  Useful functions
Using phone projection  2-2
Getting to know the driving 
assistance screen   2-15
Using the climate control system (if 
equipped)   2-20
Using the rear seat climate control 
system (if equipped)  2-21
Viewing driving information (if 
equipped)   2-22
Using the sound-reactive mood light 
(if equipped)  2-23
Using the quiet mode for the rear 
seats (if equipped)  2-24
Viewing Kia Connect notices (if 
equipped)   2-24
Using the valet mode (if equipped)   2-25
3  Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV 
only)
Using the Plug-in Hybrid menu (PHEV 
only)   3-2
4  Radio
Listening to the radio  4-2
Listening to HD Radio™ (if equipped)  4-6
Listening to SiriusXM™ radio (if 
equipped)   4-7
5  Media
Using the media  5-2
6  Phone
Connecting Bluetooth devices   6-2
Making a call via Bluetooth   6-6
Answering a call via Bluetooth   6-13
7  Voice functions
Using Voice Memo  7-2
Contents   
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1-5
Component names and functions
The following explains the names and functions of the components on your system's control 
panel and steering wheel remote control.
Control panel
 \333Note
 \225Depending on the vehicle model or specifications, the system components' appearance 
and layout may differ from the actual product. Refer to the Quick Reference Guide.
 \225For information on Infotainment/Climate Switchable Controller, refer to Infotainment/
Climate Switchable Controller Manual ( http://webmanual.kia.com/SwitchableController/
index.html) (if equipped).
Radio button \225 Turn on the radio. While listening to the radio, press 
repeatedly to change the radio mode.
 \225Press and hold to display the radio/media selection 
window (if equipped).
Media button
 \225 Play content from a media storage device.
 \225Press and hold to display the radio/media selection 
window.
Custom button (
) \225 Use a custom function.
 \225Press and hold to access the function setting screen.
Power button (PWR, POWER, 
)/Volume knob (VOL , )
 \225Turn the radio/media function on or off.
 \225Press and hold to turn off the screen and the sound.
 \225Turn to adjust the system sound volume.
Reset button
 \225 Restart the system.
Search backward/forward 
button (SEEK/ TRACK)
 \225While listening to the radio, change the station.
 \225While playing media, change the track/file. Press 
and hold to rewind or fast forward (except for the 
Bluetooth audio mode).  
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Setup button \225Access the settings screen.
 \225Press and hold to access the version information 
screen.
Search knob (TUNE FILE, 
)
 \225 While listening to the radio, adjust the frequency or 
change the station.
 \225While playing media, search for a track/file (except for 
the Bluetooth audio mode).
 \225During a search, press to select the current track/file.
Steering wheel remote control
 \333 Note
Depending on the vehicle model or specifications, the system components' appearance and 
layout may differ from the actual product. Refer to the Quick Reference Guide.
Voice recognition button  () \225Start or end voice recognition of a connected 
smartphone via phone projection. (The button′s 
operation may vary depending on smartphone 
specifications.)
Mode button
 \225 Change the mode (radio, media, etc.).
 \225Press and hold to access the function setting screen.
Volume lever/button   
( + /-, 
+/-)
 \225 Adjust the sound volume.
Mute button (
) \225 Mute or unmute the system.
 \225While playing media, pause or resume playback.
Search lever/button (
 ) \225 While listening to the radio, switch between the 
stations on the preset list. Press and hold to search for 
a station.
 \225While playing media, change the track/file. Press 
and hold to rewind or fast forward (except for the 
Bluetooth audio mode).  
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Option A
Call/Answer button (
) \225Start connecting a mobile phone via Bluetooth.
 \225After a Bluetooth phone connection is made, access 
your call history. Press and hold to dial the most recent 
phone number. When a call comes in, answer the call.
 \225During a call, switch between the active call and the 
held call. Press and hold to switch the call between the 
system and the mobile phone.
Call end button  (
) (if 
equipped) \225 When a call comes in, reject the call.
 \225During a call, end the call.
Option B
Call/Answer button (
,  ) \225 Start connecting a mobile phone via Bluetooth.
 \225After a Bluetooth phone connection is made, access 
your call history. Press and hold to dial the most recent 
phone number.
 \225When a call comes in, answer the call.
Call end button (
,  ) (if 
equipped) \225 When a call comes in, press and hold to reject the call.
 \225During a call, end the call.
Custom button (
)  (if 
equipped) \225 Use a custom function.
 \225Press and hold to access the function setting screen.  
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2-7
Using Android Auto 
or Apple CarPlay via a 
wireless connection 
(if 
wireless connectivity is supported)
You can connect your Android 
smartphone or iPhone to the system 
wirelessly.
Android smartphones must support 
Android Auto Wireless, and iPhones must 
support wireless Apple CarPlay. Also, 
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi must be enabled on 
your Android smartphone or iPhone.
 [ Connecting your Android 
smartphone via Android 
Auto
You can connect your Android 
smartphone and system via Android Auto 
and control your smartphone apps on the 
system′s screen.
Before starting Android Auto, activate 
a connection type to use for phone 
projection and set up the devices list for 
wireless connections.
 \334 Warning
For your safety, park your vehicle in a 
safe location before changing the phone 
projection settings.
 \333Note
 \225When Apple CarPlay is active, you 
cannot change the Apple CarPlay 
settings. To change the settings, remove 
the USB cable from your system.
 \225To check compatible apps, visit the 
Apple homepage (https://www.apple.
com/ios/carplay).
 \225To use Apple CarPlay in optimized 
environments, update your iPhone′s 
operating system to the latest version.
 \225Depending on the connected device′s 
hardware, firmware, and operating 
system versions, the recognition time 
may vary.
 \225Using Apple CarPlay may result in 
mobile communication charges.
 \225Depending on the network signal status, 
some functions may not work correctly.
 \225Avoid controlling your iPhone while 
Apple CarPlay is in use.
 \225While you are using Apple CarPlay, the 
following functions are unavailable:
 - USB mode
 -Searches using the Search knob 
(TUNE FILE)
 - Android Auto
 \225When Apple CarPlay is active, the 
system′s phone functions are provided 
via Apple CarPlay.  
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 #Accessing the phone projection 
devices list
You can view and manage registered 
smartphones on the phone projection 
devices list.
On the Home screen, press 
All Menus  > Setup  > Device 
Connections  >  Phone Projection .
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a a Display the options list.
 \225Connection Settings : Activate or 
deactivate USB connectivity for 
Android Auto.
 \225 User′s Manual on Web (QR Code) : 
Access the web manual via the QR 
code. For safety reasons, you can 
access the QR code only when your 
vehicle is stationary.
b b Return to the previous level.
c c List of smartphones paired with 
the system. Press a device name 
to connect or disconnect the 
smartphone.
d d Connect the smartphone.
e e Disconnect the smartphone.
f f Pair a new smartphone with your 
system.
g g Delete paired smartphones. If you 
delete a smartphone from the list, it 
will also be deleted from the Bluetooth 
devices list.
3 On the smartphone you 
want to connect, activate 
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, search for 
your vehicle′s system on the 
Bluetooth devices list, and then 
select it.
 \225 Check the system′s Bluetooth 
name, which is displayed in the new 
registration pop-up window on the 
system screen.
 \333 Note
If the smartphone has been added to 
the system′s Bluetooth devices list, 
you must first delete the smartphone 
from the list to add it to the phone 
projection devices list.
4 Ensure that the Bluetooth 
passkeys displayed on the 
smartphone screen and the 
system screen are the same 
and confirm the connection 
from the smartphone.
 \225Once registered, the smartphone is 
also added to the Bluetooth devices 
list automatically.
 \225After pairing, the smartphone will be 
connected to the system. Read the 
message on the notification pop-up 
window and press Next  (if equipped) 
>  OK.
 \333 Note
Smartphones that support only USB 
connections will also appear on the phone 
projection devices list when connected to 
the system with a USB cable. When the 
connection ends, the smartphone will 
disappear from the list.   
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 #Accessing the phone projection 
devices list
You can view and manage registered 
iPhones on the phone projection devices 
list.
On the Home screen, press 
All Menus  > Setup  > Device 
Connections  >  Phone Projection .
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a a Display the options list.
 \225Connection Settings : Activate or 
deactivate USB connectivity for 
Android Auto.
 \225 User′s Manual on Web (QR Code) : 
Access the web manual via the QR 
code. For safety reasons, you can 
access the QR code only when your 
vehicle is stationary.
b b Return to the previous level.
c c List of iPhones paired with the system. 
Press a device name to connect or 
disconnect the iPhone.
d d Connect the iPhone.
e e Disconnect the iPhone.
f f Pair a new iPhone with your system.
g g Delete paired iPhones. If you delete 
an iPhone from the list, it will also be 
deleted from the Bluetooth devices 
list.
3 On the iPhone you want to 
connect, activate Bluetooth 
and Wi-Fi, search for your 
vehicle′s system on the 
Bluetooth devices list, and then 
select it.
 \225 Check the system′s Bluetooth 
name, which is displayed in the new 
registration pop-up window on the 
system screen.
 \333 Note
If the iPhone has been added to the 
system′s Bluetooth devices list, you 
must first delete the iPhone from the 
list to add it to the phone projection 
devices list.
4 Ensure that the Bluetooth 
passkeys displayed on the 
iPhone screen and the system 
screen are the same and 
confirm the connection from 
the iPhone.
 \225Once registered, the iPhone is also 
added to the Bluetooth devices list 
automatically.
 \225After pairing, the iPhone will be 
connected to the system. Read the 
message on the notification pop-up 
window and press Next (if equipped)  
>  OK.   
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 \333Note
 \225You can change the operation setting 
for the rear view camera. On the Home 
screen, press All Menus  > Setup  > 
Advanced or Display  > Extend Rear 
Camera Use, and activate or deactivate 
the Extend Rear Camera Use  option. 
If you activate the option, the rear view 
screen will remain active even if you 
shift to any position other than ″R″ 
(Reverse) after backing up. (if equipped)
 \225 If an object comes too close to your 
vehicle as you are parking the vehicle, a 
warning beep will sound. To prevent an 
accident that might result if you do not 
hear the beep, you can set the system 
to decrease the volume level of any 
media playing automatically when you 
are parking the vehicle. On the Home 
screen, press All Menus  > Setup  > 
Sound  > Priority , Guidance or Driver 
Assistance Warning  >  Parking Safety 
Priority .
 \225Even when your vehicle is in ″P″ (Park), 
you can check the rear view by pressing 
the [
] button in your vehicle (if 
equipped).
Rear view screen
When you shift to ″R″ (Reverse) while the 
engine is running, the system screen will 
automatically display the rear view and 
the parking guides.
Depending on the vehicle model or 
specifications, displayed screens may vary.
 \225 Driving direction lines (yellow)
These lines show the directions of the 
vehicle according to the steering angle.
 \225Neutral direction lines (blue)
These lines indicate your vehicle′s 
expected path with the steering wheel 
in the neutral position. It can help you 
determine whether the vehicle is in the 
correct position in a parking space and 
prevent you from parking too close to 
the next vehicle. (if equipped)
 \225Crash warning lines (red)
These lines are to help prevent a 
collision.
You can also view the rear view screen by 
pressing the [
] or [] button when 
driving at less than  6 mph in ″D″ (Drive) 
or ″N″ (Neutral). If you drive at  6 mph 
or faster, the rear view screen will be 
deactivated. (if equipped)