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OFF mode
Press the OFF button to turn off the air
climate control system. However, you can
still operate the mode and air intake but-
tons as long as the ignition switch is inthe ON position.
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For maximum defrosting, set the tem-perature control to the extreme
right/hot position and the fan speedcontrol to the highest speed.
If warm air to the floor is desired while defrosting or defogging, set the modeto the floor-defrost position.
Before driving, clear all snow and ice from the windshield, rear window, out-
side rear view mirrors, and all side win-
dows.
Clear all snow and ice from the hood and air inlet in the cowl grill to improveheater and defroster efficiency and to
reduce the probability of fogging up theinside of the windshield. Manual climate control system
To defog inside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the desired posi-
tion.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Select the or position.
4. Turn on the air-conditioning system.
5. Select the outside (fresh) air mode.
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING
WARNING - Windshield
heating
Do not use the or position during cooling operation in
extremely humid weather. The dif-
ference between the temperature ofthe outside air and that of the wind-shield could cause the outer sur-
face of the windshield to fog up,
causing loss of visibility. In this
case, set the mode selection knob
or button to the position and
fan speed control knob or button to
the lower speed.
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To defrost outside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the highest posi-
tion.
2. Set the temperature to the extreme hot position.
3. Select the position.
4. Turn on the air-conditioning system.
5. Select the outside (fresh) air mode. Automatic climate control systemTo defog inside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the desired posi-
tion.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Press the defrost button ( ).
4. The air conditioning will be turned on according to the detected ambient tem-
perature and outside (fresh) air posi-
tion will be selected automatically.
If the air conditioning and outside (fresh)air position are not selected automatical-
ly, adjust the corresponding button man-
ually. If the position is selected,
lower fan speed is adjusted to a higher
fan speed.
To defrost outside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the highest (extreme right) position.
2. Set the temperature to the extreme hot (HI) position.
3. Press the defrost button ( ).
4. The air conditioning will be turned on according to the detected ambient
temperature and outside (fresh) air
position will be selected automatically.
If the position is selected, lower fan
speed is adjusted to a higher fan speed.
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Defogging logic
To reduce the probability of fogging up
the inside of the windshield, the air intakeor air conditioning are controlled auto-
matically according to certain conditions
such as or position. To cancel or
return the defogging logic, do the follow-ing.
Automatic climate control system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi-tion.
2. Press the defroster button ( ).
3. While pressing the air conditioning button (A/C), press the air intake con-
trol button at least 5 times within 3 sec-
onds.
The indicator on the air intake button
blinks 3 times with 0.5 seconds of inter-
val. It indicates that the defogging logic is
canceled or returned to the programmed
status.
If the battery has been discharged or dis-
connected, it resets to the defog logic
status. These compartments can be used to
store small items required by the driver
or passengers.
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STORAGE COMPARTMENTS
WARNING
- Flammable
materials
Do not store cigarette lighters,
propane cylinders, or other flamma-
ble/explosive materials in the vehi-
cle. These items may catch fire
and/or explode if the vehicle is
exposed to hot temperatures for
extended periods.
CAUTION
To avoid possible theft, do not leave valuables in the storagecompartments.
Always keep the storage com- partment covers closed whiledriving. Do not attempt to place
so many items in the storagecompartment that the storage compartment cover cannot closesecurely.
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Power outlet
The power outlet is designed to provide
power for mobile telephones or other
devices designed to operate with vehicle
electrical systems. The devices should
draw less than 10 amps with the engine
running.
Digital clock
Whenever the battery terminals or relat-
ed fuses are disconnected, you must
reset the time.
When the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position, the clock buttons operate as
follows:
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WARNING
Do not put a finger or a foreign ele-
ment (pin, etc.) into a power outlet
and do not touch with a wet hand.
You may get electrocuted or fire
may occur.
CAUTION
Use power outlet only when the engine is running and remove the
accessory plug after use. Usingthe accessory plug for prolongedperiods of time with the engine off could cause the battery to dis-
charge.
Do not use an electric accessory or equipment the power con-sumption of which is greater than
12V (10A). It may cause damageto the power outlet or vehiclewiring harness.
Only use 12V electric accessories which are less than 10A in elec-
tric capacity.
Adjust the air-conditioner or heater to the lowest operatinglevel when using the power outlet.
Close the cover when not in use. Some electronic devices can cause electronic interferencewhen plugged into a vehicle’spower outlet. These devices maycause excessive audio static and
malfunctions in other electronicsystems or devices used in yourvehicle.
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(Continued) Make sure that the electric devices are plugged in securely. Ifnot, it could cause a malfunctionof electric systems.
If you use an electric device with a battery, electric current mayflow from the electric device intothe vehicle and may cause a mal-
function of electric systems. Onlyuse electric devices which couldprevent flowing of current into thevehicle.
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(continued) If the cellular phone signal is poor or the vehicles interior noise istoo loud, it may be difficult to hearthe other person’s voice during a
call.
Do not place the phone near or inside metallic objects, otherwise
communications with Bluetooth
®
Wireless Technology system orcellular service stations can be disturbed.
While a phone is connected through Bluetooth
®Wireless
Technology your phone may dis- charge quicker than usual for
additional Bluetooth
®Wireless
Technology-related operations.
Some cellular phones or other devices may cause interferencenoise or malfunction to audio
system. In this case, store thedevice in a different location mayresolve the situation.
Please save your phone name in English, or your phone name may
not be displayed correctly.
CAUTION IN USING
BLUETOOTH®WIRELESS
TECHNOLOGY CELLULAR PHONE
Do not use a cellular phone or perform Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology settings (e.g. pairing
a phone) while driving.
Some Bluetooth
®Wireless
Technology-enab led phones may
not be recognized by the system or fully compatible with the sys-tem.
Before using Bluetooth
®Wireless
Technology related features of the audio system, refer yourphone’s User’s Manual for phone-side Bluetooth
®Wireless
Technology operations.
The phone must be paired to the audio system to use Bluetooth®
Wireless Technologyrelated fea-
tures.
You will not be able to use the
hands-free feature when yourphone (in the car) is outside of
the cellular service area (e.g. in atunnel, in a underground, in amountainous area, etc.).
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BLUETOOTH®WIRELESS
TECHNOLOGY PHONE OPERATION (if equipped)
1. button : Places and transfers calls.
2. button : Ends calls or cancels func- tions.
3. button : Raises or lowers speak-
er volume.
4. : Mute the microphone during a call.
■What is Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology?
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology is a wire-
less technology that allows multiple
devices to be connected in a short
range, low-powered devices like hands-
free, stereo headset, wireless r emote
control, etc. For more information, visit
theBluetooth®Wireless Technologywebsite atwww.Bluetooth.com
■ General Features
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology hands-free and
stereo-headset features.
- HANDS-FREE feature: Making or receiving calls wirelessly.
- STEREO-HEADSET feature: Playing music from cellular phones (that sup-
ports A2DP feature) wirelessly.
✽✽ NOTICE
The phone must be paired to the sys- tem before using Bluetooth®
Wireless
Technology features.
Only one selected (connected) cellular
phone can be used with the system at
a time.
Some phones are not fully compatible with this system.
The Bluetooth ®
Wireless Technology
word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology SIG, Inc. and any
use of such marks by Kia is under
license. A Bluetooth®
Wireless
Technology enabled cell phone is
required to use Bluetooth®
Wireless
Technology wireless technology.
■ Phone Setup
All
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology -relat-
ed operations can be performed in
PHONE menu.
1) Push the SETUP button to enter SETUP mode.
2) Rotate the knob to move the cursor between items and push the button to select "Phone".
3) Rotate the knob to move the cursor between items and push the button to select a desired item..
ENTER
TUNE
ENTER
TUNE
MUTE
VOLUME
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Before using Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology f eatures, the phone must be
paired (registered) with the audio sys-
tem. Up to 5 phones can be paired withthe system.
NOTE:
The pairing procedure of the phone
varies according to each phone
model. Before attempting to pair
phone, please see your phone’s
User’s Guide for instructions.
Once pairing with the phone is com-
pleted, there is no need to pair with
that phone again unless the phone
is deleted manually from the audio
system (refer “Deleting a Phone”
section) or the vehicle’s information
is removed from the phone.
1. Press button to enter SETUP mode.
2. Select “PHONE”, then “PAIR” in PHONE menu.
3. The audio displays “searching ----
passkey: 0000”
4. Search the
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology system on your phone
.Your phone should display your [vehi-cle model name] on the
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology de vice list. Then
attempt pairing on your phone. NOTE:
If the phone is paired with two or
more vehicles of the same model,
some phones may not handle
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
devices of that name correctly. In
this case, you may need to change
the name displayed on your phone.
For example, if the vehicles' name is
Kia PICANTO, you may need to change
the name displayed on you phone from
Kia_PICANTO to JOHNS_PICANTO or
Kia PICANTO1 to avoid ambiguity.
Refer to your phone User’s Guide,
or contact your cellular carrier or
phone manufacturer for instruc-tions.
When the
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology system is enabled, the phone
previously used is automatically selected
and re-connected. If you want to select
different phone previously paired, the
phone can be selected through “Select
Phone” menu. Only a selected phone can be used with
the hands-free system at a time.
1. Press button to enter SETUP
mode.
2. Select “PHONE”, then “SELECT” in PHONE menu. 3. Select desired phone name from the list
shown.
The paired phone can be deleted.
- When the phone is deleted, all the infor- mation associated with that phone is also deleted (including phonebook).
- If you want to use the deleted phone with the audio system again, pairing
procedure must be completed once
more.
1. Press button to enter SETUP mode.
2. Select “PHONE”, then “DELETE” in PHONE menu.
3. Select desired phone name from the list shown.
If several phones are paired with theaudio system, the system attempts to
connect following order when the
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology system
is enabled:
1) “Priority” checked phone.
2) Previously connected phone
3) Gives up auto connection.
1. Press button to enter SETUP mode.
SETUP
SETUP
SETUP
SETUP
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2. Select “PHONE”, then “PRIORITY” in
PHONE menu.
3. Select desired phone name from the list shown.
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology Volume
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology system
volume can be adjusted separately from
main volume of the audio system.
1.Press button to enter SETUP mode.
2. Select “PHONE”, then “BT VOL” in
PHONE menu.
3. Adjust volume to desired level by turn- ing the TUNE knob, then press the
knob to confirm.
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology ON/OFF
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology system
can be enabled (ON) or disabled (OFF)
by this menu. - If
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology is
disabled, all the commands related to
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology sys-
tem prompts whether you wish to turn
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology ON or
not.
1. Press button to enter SETUP mode.
2. Select “PHONE”, then “BT OFF” in PHONE menu. ■
Receiving a Phone Call
When receiving a phone call, a ringtone
is audible from speakers and the audio
system changes into telephone mode.
When receiving a phone call, “Incoming”
message and incoming phone number
(if available) are displayed on the audio.
- Press bu t t o n on the steering wheel.
- Press button on the steering wheel.
- Use VOLUME buttons on the steering wheel.
Call):
- Press and hold button on the steering wheel until the audio system
transfers a call to the phone.
■ Talking on the Phone
When talking on the phone, “Active Calls”
message and the other party’s phone
number (if available) are displayed on the
audio.
(if equipped)
- Press button on the audio.
- Press button on the steering wheel.
■ Making a Phone Call
A Call Back can be made by pressing button on the steering wheel.
- This is the same function as using the button solely on the cellular phone.
NOTE: Some phone models require pressing button twice to make a call.
✽✽NOTICE
In the following situations, you or the
other party may have difficulty hearing
each other:
1. Speaking at the same time, your voice may not reach each other parties. (This
is not a malfunction.) Speak alternate-
ly with the other party on the phone.
2. Keep the Bluetooth®
Wireless
Technology volume to a low level.
High-level volume may result in dis-
tortion and echo.
3. When driving on a rough road.
4. When driving at high speeds.
5. When the window is open.
6. When the air conditioning vents are facing the microphone.
7. When the sound of the air condition-
ing fan is loud.
MUTESETUP
SETUP
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CAUTION IN USING
BLUETOOTH ®
CELLULAR
PHONE
Do not use a cellular phone or perform Bluetooth®settings (e.g.
pairing a phone) while driving.
Some Bluetooth
®-enabled phones
may not be recognized by the system or fully compatible withthe system.
Before using Bluetooth
®related
features of the audio system, refer your phone’s User’s Manual for phone-side Bluetooth
®opera-
tions.
The phone must be paired to the audio system to use Bluetooth®
related features.
You will not be able to use the
hands-free feature when yourphone (in the car) is outside of
the cellular service area (e.g. in atunnel, in a underground, in a mountainous area, etc.).
If the cellular phone signal is poor or the vehicles interior noise is
too loud, it may be difficult to hearthe other person’s voice during a call.
(Continued)
(continued) Do not place the phone near or inside metallic objects, otherwise
communications with Bluetooth
®
system or cellular service sta-tions can be disturbed.
While a phone is connected through Bluetooth
®your phone
may discharge quicker than usual for additional Bluetooth
®-related
operations.
Some cellular phones or other devices may cause interferencenoise or malfunction to audio
system. In this case, store thedevice in a different location mayresolve the situation.
Please save your phone name in English, or your phone name may
not be displayed correctly.