smart KIA SORENTO 2023 Navigation System Quick Reference Guide

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Using the Valet mode (if equipped)
Use the Valet mode to protect your personal information and view the vehicle information.
Valet mode protects your personal information by disabling control using the screen or
buttons. Vehicle information created during valet mode can be viewed from the Kia Connect
App.
The following vehicle-related data can be viewed from the Kia Connect App.
Valet mode start time
Engine off time
Driving distance/hours and maximum vehicle speed after valet mode activa\
tion

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To use Valet mode, make sure you install the Kia Connect App on your smartphone and
sign up for the Kia Connect Service. Use either Google Play Store or App Store (depending
on your smartphone model) to download and install the Kia Connect App and sign up for
the Kia Connect Service.
> See "Subscribing to the service."
1 On the All Menus screen, press Valet Mode.

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To access the online user's manual on the Valet Mode screen, press >
User's
Manual on Web (QR Code) and then scan the displayed QR code.
2 Enter a password to turn on the valet mode.
Your personal information is protected, as control using the screen or buttons is disabled.

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To turn off valet mode, enter the password you set when turning on the mode.

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It is not possible to turn off Valet mode if you enter your password incorrectly five
times in succession. If this occurs and you want to turn off Valet mode, use the
Kia Connect App to reset your Valet mode password. Alternatively, contact the Kia
Connect Center (844-886-9411) for assistance.

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2 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.
3 Check that the authentication code on the Bluetooth device screen
matches the one on the system screen and approve the connection on
the device.
4 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.

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After the access request is approved, it may take a while until the Bluetooth connection is
completed. As soon as the Bluetooth connection is completed, the Bluetoo\
th connection
indicator icon appears at the top of the screen.

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Access to data can be enabled or disabled by using the Bluetooth Settings menu on the
mobile phone. For more details, refer to the mobile phone's user manual.

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You cannot register another device while operating a Bluetooth device.

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In order not to use the automatic Bluetooth connection, turn off the Bluetoot\
h function
on the device. To use this function again, turn on the Bluetooth function on the device.

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You can add Bluetooth devices up to 6.

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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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c
d
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Used to turn on or off the microphone mute function.
c c Can adjust the microphone volume.
d d Displays or hides the dial pad screen.
e e Used to switch the call to the mobile phone. This option may not be avai\
lable in some
phone models.
f f Used to end a call.
g g The list of menu items appears.
Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
Privacy Mode: Activate privacy mode to protect personal data. The data downloaded
from the mobile phone stays hidden while this mode is on.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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If you set the microphone volume too high, the other party may have a difficulty
understanding you due to noise or echoing, depending on their mobile pho\
ne and
surroundings. Setting the volume to 30 or lower is recommended.

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When the caller is in the contact list, the caller's name and phone number of the caller are
displayed. Otherwise, only the phone number appears.

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During a call with a Bluetooth connection, you cannot switch to another \
screen such as
Radio/Media mode.

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Depending on the phone model, the call volume of the other party may dif\
fer.

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Depending on the phone model, the smartphone number may not appear.

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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.
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
recognition.

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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 Kia Connect 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.

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3 To end the voice recognition, perform one of the following methods:
In standby mode for voice recognition, say "
Exit".
On the voice recognition screen, press
Exit.
On the steering wheel, press and hold the Voice Recognition button.

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When the Voice Recognition button is pressed in standby mode for voice recognition,
the standby time is extended.

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When the voice recognition is not available, press the Voice Recognition button on
the steering wheel and use the voice recognition on your smartphone via phone
projection.
> See "Using the phone projection function."
Voice recognition screen
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a
de
f
c
a a According to voice recognition, the icons for voice recognition, voice guidance, and
command process appear.
b b The recognized voice command appears in text.
c c Shows the representative voice command.
d d Ends the voice recognition.
e e Displays the voice recognition help.
f f The list of menu items appears.
 Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle and specifications.

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Using voice recognition via phone projection
Use the voice recognition function on your smartphone via phone projection. > See "Using the
phone projection function."
Adjusting the voice guidance volume
When voice recognition mode is on, you can adjust the volume by using either the volume
button on the steering wheel or the volume knob.
Viewing available voice commands
Turn on voice recognition mode and then say "All functions" to view all commands that are
available for use.

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The All functions screen can be controlled by touch only and does not recognize voice
commands.

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To redirect to the Voice Recognition screen, press the Voice Recognition button.

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Press Exit to end voice recognition.

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Some functions may not be supported depending on the vehicle's options.
AThe screen may differ depending on the vehicle and specifications.

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POI nameSav-Mor Foods
Save-A-Lot
SuperValu
Albertsons
ALDI
Piggly Wiggly
Safeway
Winn-Dixie
Pharmacies CVS/pharmacy
Giant Drugstore
Giant Eagle
Ingles Pharmacy
Kmart Pharmacy
Kroger Pharmacy
Martin's Drugstore
Meijer Pharmacy
Publix
Rite Aid
Shoppers Drug Mart
Walgreens
Medicine Shoppe
Safeway
Sam's Club
Electronics AT&T
Best Buy
GameStop
Radioshack
Sprint
Staples
T-Mobile
OfficeMax
US CellularPOI name
Verizon
Boost Mobile
Cricket Wireless
metroPCS
Home Specialty Stores ABC Fine Wine & Spirits
Ace Hardware
Claire's
Costco
Home Depot
Lowe's
Merle Norman
PETCO
PETSMART
Sally Beauty Supply
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS
True Value
Bath & Body Works
BED BATH & BEYOND
Carpet One
Do It Best
Family Video
GNC
HOBBY LOBBY
Home Hardware
Jo-Ann
Michaels
Party City
Pier 1 Imports
Sam's Club
SEPHORA
Sleepy's
Sunglass Hut
Toys"R"Us

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ÝWarning
Driving while distracted may cause 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 that take the driver's eyes, attention, and focus away from safe
driving or that are not permissible by the law, should never be used while driving.
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Use the Kia Connect features on the system when the vehicle is stationary with the vehicle
turned on.
Contacting the roadside assistance
When you encounter a disabled vehicle or other problems on the road, you can directly
contact the Kia Connect Center for roadside assistance and receive the service for vehicle
towing.
Perform any of the following methods:
On the All Menus screen, press
Kia Connect >
Roadside Assist.
 Press the [] button on the vehicle.

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Depending on the network status, this feature may not work correctly.
Checking schedule details (if equipped)
View the schedule details for today and tomorrow.
On the All Menus screen, press Kia Connect >
Calendar.

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To use the calendar, make sure you install the Kia Connect App on your smartphone and
sign up for the Kia Connect Service. Use either Google Play Store or App Store (depending
on your smartphone model) to download and install the Kia Connect App and sign up for
the Kia Connect Service.
> See "Subscribing to the service."

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To use the calendar, make sure your user profile is linked to your Kia Connect account. It
is not possible to use the calendar if your user profile is set to "Guest." To link your user
profile to your Kia Connect account, press Setup >
User Profile from All Menus.

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Route guidance service (if equipped)
Use a more convenient, accurate route guidance service through the Kia Connect route
guidance service.
Finding a route by manually entering a destination
You can use fast and accurate route guidance based on real-time and forecast traffic data
collected by the Kia Connect Center.
Using the Kia Connect quick route guidance
You can use the quick navigation service based on real-time traffic information analyzed by
the Kia Connect Center.
1 Set the destination on the navigation system.
2 From the list of routes, select the Kia Connect route.
Quick route guidance starts by the Kia Connect Center.
AThe screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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You can use the Kia Connect route to search for a different route while in route guidance.

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The road information by the Kia Connect may differ from actual road conditions. Be sure
to drive according to actual road conditions and regulations.

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The estimated time of arrival and remaining time to destination are calculated based on
the traffic conditions. The calculated times may differ depending on the change in traffic
conditions.

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Depending on the map update time, guidance on a new road may not match actual road
conditions.
Guidance to destination service
If you park your vehicle at a distance of more than a specified value away from the
destination, you can continue to use the route guidance to the destination from your
smartphone.

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High Beam Assist (if equipped)
You can set to automatically control the high beam when an oncoming vehicle is approaching
to decrease the high beam glare.
Door (if equipped)
You can configure the operation environment for the trunk (liftgate) and doors.
AThe screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Auto Lock (if equipped)
You can set the time to automatically lock all doors.
Auto Unlock (if equipped)
You can set the time to automatically unlock all doors.
2 Press Unlock (if equipped)
You can set to unlock all doors by pressing the door unlock button twice.

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When you press the door unlock button once, only the driver's seat door is unlocked.
Smart Trunk or Smart Liftgate (if equipped)
Opens the trunk (liftgate) automatically when approaching the trunk (liftgate) with the smart
key.

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The displayed name may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.