steering wheel KIA SELTOS 2021 Navigation System Quick Reference Guide

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3 Turn on Bluetooth on the Bluetooth device to
connect and select the vehicle system on the list
of searched devices.
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The system’s Bluetooth name can be seen on the Add New
Device window.
4 Check that the authentication code on the
Bluetooth device screen matches the one on the
system screen and approve the connection on the
device.
5 When your smartphone is using Bluetooth
communication, to download contacts from the
phone to the system or use the text message
notification, allow access to your phone.
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Access is only required to use Bluetooth calling. There will
be no access request when you connect an audio device.
Registering a device
To connect a Bluetooth device to the system, first add the device
to the list of Bluetooth devices on the system.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
Device
Connections >
Bluetooth >
Bluetooth
Connections >
Add New.
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To register a device for the first time, press the Call button
on the steering wheel or by pressing Phone on the All
Menus screen.
2 Select the function to connect.
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To use your phone on the system via Bluetooth
communication, press Handsfree Calling.
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To listen to music on the system via Bluetooth
communication, press Audio Streaming.

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Dialing from the recent call list
Make calls directly from call history of your mobile device.
When you connect your mobile device and system over Bluetooth,
the list of recent calls from the device will be downloaded to
the system and you can call them again by selecting them from
the system screen. Your vehicle has a built-in microphone and
speaker that make using mobile phones safe and easy.
1 Perform any of the following methods:
On the All Menus screen, press Phone.
On the steering wheel, press the Call button.
2 On the Bluetooth Call screen, press .
3 Choose a call from the list.
The system dials the selected number.
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You can also move to a desired number by using the Move
lever/button on the steering wheel without pressing on
the screen.
Making a call via Bluetooth
You can connect a Bluetooth device with the hands-free function
to use a Bluetooth phone. The Bluetooth connection allows you
to view call details directly from the system screen, and to make
calls safely and easily use your vehicle microphone and speaker.
ÝWarning
Park the vehicle at a safe place before connecting your mobile
phone. It may take the driver attention off the road and cause
a traffic accident which can result in damages, injuries, and/or
death.
While driving, do not make a call by dialing a phone number
or do not pick up your phone to talk. Distraction by the use
of a mobile phone may cause you not to recognize traffic
flow around and not to cope with unexpected situations. As
a result, a traffic accident may occur. If necessary, use the
Bluetooth hands-free function and make the call as short as
possible.

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4 To set a phone number as a favorite, press the
button next to it.
The phone number is now added to your favorites list.
5 Choose a contact from the list.
The system dials the selected contact.
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You can add up to 10 favorite contacts for each device.
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When another mobile phone is connected, the screen does
not display the contacts from the previous phone, but they
are kept in the system until the phone is deleted from the list.
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Learn more about receiving calls while using a Bluetooth
connection.
> See “Accepting an incoming call over Bluetooth.”
Dialing from the favorites list
Make a list of frequently used phone numbers to call them quickly
in the future.
When you connect your mobile device and system over
Bluetooth, your contacts stored on the device will be downloaded
to the system, and you can add frequently used phone numbers
to the favorites list. Call your favorite contacts quickly and easily
by selecting them from the list.
1 Perform any of the following methods:
 On the All Menus screen, press Phone.
On the steering wheel, press the Call button.
2 On the Bluetooth Call screen, press .
3 On the favorites screen, press Add New and
select a name from the displayed list.
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If you already have contacts on your favorites list, press
Menu >
Edit on the Favorites screen.
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To search for a contact by entering a name or phone
number on your contacts list, press Menu >
Search.

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You can download only the contacts that can be displayed on
the connected Bluetooth device. The contacts may not appear
in some applications.
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You can download up to 5,000 contacts for each device.
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The download may not work in some phone models.
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Contacts from both the mobile device and its SIM card are
downloaded at the same time. The system may not be able to
download SIM card contacts from all phone models.
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When speed dial numbers are set to contacts on the phone,
press and hold a speed dial number on the dial pad to make
a call easily. Some mobile phone models may not support the
speed dial function.
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You cannot download contacts when the download is
prohibited by the phone. Some phone models may require
approval for a download. When a successful download is not
made, check the phone screen or its settings.
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Depending on the phone model or operation status,
downloading may take longer than usual.
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When a new contacts list is downloaded, the previous records
are removed.
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The downloaded contacts cannot be edited or deleted from
the system.
Dialing from the contacts
You can use contacts from the connected mobile device on the
system.
When you connect your mobile device with the system via
Bluetooth, contacts from the device are downloaded to the
system, and you can choose to call them from the system screen.
The system has a built-in microphone and speaker that make
using mobile phones safe and easy.
1 Perform any of the following methods:
On the All Menus screen, press Phone.
On the steering wheel, press the Call button.
2 On the Bluetooth Call screen, press .
3 Select a contact from the list.
The system dials the selected contact.

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3 After entering a phone number, press .
A call is connected to the entered phone number.A
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When contacts are on the system, search for the desired
contact by entering the initial letters or number on the dial
pad. (e.g. John Doe >
JD).
AA Learn more about receiving calls while using Bluetooth
connection.
> See “Accepting an incoming call over Bluetooth.”
Using the dial pad
Enter a phone number using the dial pad to make a call.
When you connect your mobile device to the system via
Bluetooth, you can enter and dial a phone number from the
system screen, without interacting with the device. Your vehicle
has a built-in microphone and speaker that make using mobile
phones safe and easy.
ÝWarning
Do not manually dial a call while driving. Distraction by the use
of a mobile phone may cause you not to recognize traffic flow
around and not to cope with unexpected situations. As a result, a
traffic accident may occur.
1 Perform any of the following methods:
 On the All Menus screen, press Phone.
On the steering wheel, press the Call button.
2 On the Bluetooth Call screen, press .

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Accepting an incoming call
over Bluetooth
The system screen alerts you when you receive a call while
connected using Bluetooth.
Perform any of the following methods:
Press
Accept on the screen.
On the steering wheel, press the Call button.
Dialing with voice recognition
When you connect your mobile device to the system via
Bluetooth, contacts from the device are downloaded to the
system, and you can choose to call them using voice recognition.
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To call using voice recognition, there must be contacts stored
on the system.
1 Perform any of the following methods:
On the All Menus screen, press Phone.
On the steering wheel, press the Call button.
2 On the Bluetooth Call screen, press .
3 When a guiding beep is heard, say the name of
the contact to make a phone call.
The system dials the selected contact.
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In case of the dial pad screen, press
say the phone
number to make a call.

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Using functions during a call
During a call, the following screen appears.
Press to use the available options.
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a Returns to the previous step.
b Can turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot
hear you.
c Can adjust the microphone volume.
d Displays or hides the dial pad screen.
e Used to switch the call to the mobile phone. This option may
not be available in some phone models.
f Used to end a call.
ÝWarning
Park the vehicle at a safe place before connecting your mobile
phone. It may take the driver attention off the road and cause
a traffic accident which can result in damages, injuries, and/or
death.
Do not talk on your mobile device while driving. Distraction
by the use of a mobile phone may cause you not to recognize
traffic flow around and not to cope with unexpected
situations. As a result, a traffic accident may occur. If
necessary, use the Bluetooth hands-free function and make
the call as short as possible.
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When a mobile phone is connected to the system, the
vehicle’s speaker may be used to output a call tone even
after you leave the vehicle. To disconnect the call, disable the
Bluetooth connection on the system or turn off the Bluetooth
function on the mobile phone.
Rejecting a call
Perform any of the following methods:
Press
Reject on the screen.
On the steering wheel, press the End Call button.
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To reject by sending a call-reject message, press Message.
From the list, select the call-reject message and press Send.
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The call-reject or auto-reply message may not be supported
in some phone models.

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Checking a new message from the list
1 Perform any of the following methods:
On the All Menus screen, press Phone.
On the steering wheel, press the Call button.
2 On the Bluetooth Call screen, press .
3 Select a message from the list.
4 Check the message.
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a Returns to the previous step.
b Reads out the message through the speakers in the
vehicle.
c Used to select a message registered in the system for
sending a brief reply message.
Bluetooth message screen
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a Returns to the previous step.
b View the list of received messages.
c Can text a message by using the voice recognition.
> See “
Sending a text by using the voice recognition.”
d Find and connect other Bluetooth devices.
e The list of menu items appears.
 Privacy Mode: Activate the lock mode to protect personal
data. The data downloaded from the mobile phone stays
hidden while this mode is on.
Change Device: Find and connect other Bluetooth
devices.
Bluetooth Settings: Can change the Bluetooth settings.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code
that provides access to the online user manual for the
system.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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Sending a text by using the voice
recognition
When you connect your mobile device to the system via
Bluetooth, contacts from the device are downloaded to the
system so you can text a message to a contact by using the voice
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To call using voice recognition, there must be contacts stored
on the system.
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It is available only when the UVO service is active.
1 Perform any of the following methods:
On the All Menus screen, press Phone.
On the steering wheel, press the Call button.
2 On the bluetooth message screen, press .
3 When a guiding beep is heard, say the message.
The system sends the text to the selected contact.
d Used to make a call to a message sender.
e Used to move to the previous or next message.
f Can text a message by using the voice recognition.
> See “
Sending a text by using the voice recognition.”
g The list of menu items appears.
 Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
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The auto-reply messaging may not be available depending on
the smartphone model.
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To edit or delete a message, park the vehicle at a safe place
and access the messaging function on your smartphone. You
cannot edit or delete a message from the system.
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When an iPhone is connected to the system, there are some
restrictions when receiving messages as follows:

Only the sender name appears when the sender
information is saved.

When the sender information is not saved, only the phone
number appears.

You cannot use the auto-reply message function.

When the incoming message notification or lock-screen
view option is off, messages cannot be received.
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The message reader function may not be supported
depending on the system language.

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Voice recognition
With the voice recognition function, you can access various
functions of the infotainment system without manipulating the
screen or buttons. This function prevents driver distraction and
dangerous situations.
Use voice commands to access various functions easily.A
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The system can recognize the specified voice commands.
> See “Available voice commands” or the voice recognition help.
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Note the following for accurate delivery of command when
saying it.

Pronounce a command accurately and naturally like a
conversation.

Keep the correct posture and say commands toward the
direction of the microphone.
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Voice recognition is automatically ended when:

You make or receive a call.

The front or rear cameras operate (if equipped).

The
[RADIO] or [MEDIA] button is pressed to perform
another function.

Rerouting or other unexpected action is made due to
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Voice recognition may not work properly when:

The sunroof or windows are open so the wind is strong.

The fan speed of the air conditioner or heater is high (level
3 or below is recommended).

The vehicle is passing through a tunnel.

The vehicle is driving on an unpaved road and its noise and
vibration are loud.

Noise is loud due to a heavy rain or storm.
Using the voice recognition
1 On the steering wheel, press the Voice
Recognition button.
Voice recognition starts along with voice guidance.
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To skip the voice guidance, press the Voice Recognition
button on the steering wheel.
2 When a beep sound is heard, say a command to
perform (e.g. navigation, music, call).
> See “Available
voice commands” or the voice recognition help.
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When an additional command is required to perform, the
commands that can be followed in the next step appear
on the screen. Say a command or press a command.
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When there are several similar commands, say a
command number to perform.