audio KIA SORENTO 2023 Navigation System Quick Reference Guide
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Safety Warnings
Be sure to keep the following instructions. Otherwise, it may cause serious injury or accident.
 ÝDriving
Obey all traffic laws while driving.
 •
Relying solely on the navigation system may cause violation of traffic rules and regulations, resulting in an 
accident.
In order to check the vehicle speed, see the speedometer first, not the speed on the 
navigation system.
 •The speed on the navigation system may differ from actual vehicle speed.
While driving, refrain from watching the screen.
 •An accident may occur by negligence in keeping your eyes forward.
 •To manipulate the screen or buttons requiring multiple steps, be sure to stop your vehicle.
To use your mobile phone, first stop your vehicle.
 •When you use your mobile phone while driving, it may disperse your atten\
tion, resulting in an accident.
 •When making a call while driving, use the Bluetooth Hands-free function and if possible, minimise the call 
time.
Make sure that the volume of the phone is sufficiently low so that the external sound is 
audible.
 •When you drive with no external sound present may cause a traffic accident.
 •When you drive for a long time with a loud audio volume, it may affect y\
our hearing.
For emergency services (e.g. hospital, fire station), do not rely solely on the navigation 
system.
 •Some emergency services may not be included in the navigation map. Check relevant information in advance 
to stay prepared for an emergency.
 ÝSystem handling
Do NOT arbitrarily disassemble or modify the system.
 •It may cause an accident, fire, or electric shock.
Exercise caution to make sure that no liquid or foreign materials enter the system.
 •It may cause smoke generation, fire ignition, or system failure.
When the screen is not displayed, the volume is muted, or other system failures occur, 
immediately stop using the system.
 •Otherwise, it may cause fire, electric shock, or fatal system failure.
	
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If you experience any problems with the system, contact your place of purchase or dealer.  
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g g Custom button
 •Runs the user-defined function.
 •Press and hold the button to display the function settings screen.
h h SETUP  button
 •
Displays the Settings screen.
 •Press and hold the button to display the version information screen.
i i SEEK/TRACK  button
 •
While listening to the radio, change the station.
 •While playing media, change the track/file. Press and hold to rewind or fast forward 
(except for the Bluetooth audio mode).
j j Search knob
 •While listening to the radio, adjust the frequency or change the broadcasting 
channel.
 •While playing media, scan music or files.
 •During scanning, select the current channel, music or file.
 •On the map screen, zoom in or out on the map (if activated).   
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Steering wheel remote control
	AThe system shape and menu arrangement may differ depending on the vehicle model 
and specifications.
a a Voice Recognition button
 •Press to start voice recognition.
 •Press and hold to start voice recognition of a connected smartphone via phone 
projection. (The button's operation may vary depending on smartphone 
specifications.)
b b MODE  button
 •
Press the button repeatedly to change the system mode (radio, media, etc.).
 • Press and hold the button to display the function settings screen.
c c Volume lever/button
 •Adjust the volume.
 •Press the button to mute or unmute the volume (except for navigation sound).
 •Press the button to pause or resume playback.
d d Move lever
 •While listening to the radio, switch between the stations on the preset list. Press 
and hold to search for a station.
 •While playing media, change the track/file. Press and hold to rewind or fast forward 
(except for the Bluetooth audio mode).
e e Call button
 •Before connection of Bluetooth: Press to display the Bluetooth connection window.
 •After connection of Bluetooth: Press to display the recent calls list. To redial the last 
call number, press and hold the button. When a call comes in, press to answer the 
call.
 •During a Bluetooth call: Press to switch to Call Waiting. Press and hold to switch 
between the system and mobile phone.
f f End Call button
 •After connection of Bluetooth: When a call comes in, press to reject the call.
 •During a Bluetooth call: Press to end a call.  
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Be sure to keep the following instructions. Otherwise, it may cause serious injury or accident.
 ÝDriving
Obey all traffic laws while driving.
  Relying solely on the navigation system may cause violation of traffic rules and regulations, resulting in an 
accident.
In order to check the vehicle speed, see the speedometer first, not the speed on the 
navigation system.
 The speed on the navigation system may differ from actual vehicle speed.
While driving, refrain from watching the screen.
 An accident may occur by negligence in keeping your eyes forward.
 To manipulate the screen or buttons requiring multiple steps, be sure to stop your vehicle.
To use your mobile phone, first stop your vehicle.
 When you use your mobile phone while driving, it may disperse your atten\
tion, resulting in an accident.
 If necessary, use handsfree (Bluetooth) calling when driving and minimize the call time.
Make sure that the volume of the phone is sufficiently low so that the external sound is 
audible.
 When you drive with no external sound present may cause a traffic accident.
 When you drive for a long time with a loud audio volume, it may affect y\
our hearing.
For emergency services (e.g. hospital, fire station), do not rely solely on the navigation 
system.
 Some emergency services may not be included in the navigation map. Check relevant information in advance 
to stay prepared for an emergency.
 ÝSystem handling
Do NOT arbitrarily disassemble or modify the system.
  It may cause an accident, fire, or electric shock.
Exercise caution to make sure that no liquid or foreign materials enter the system.
 It may cause smoke generation, fire ignition, or system failure.
When the screen is not displayed, the volume is muted, or other system failures occur, 
immediately stop using the system.
 Otherwise, it may cause fire, electric shock, or fatal system failure.
	
A
If you experience any problems with the system, contact your place of purchase or dealer.
Safety  Warnings  
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SEEK/ 
TRACK button 
(if equipped)
 While listening to the radio, change the station.
 While playing media, change the track/file. Press and hold 
to rewind or fast forward (except for the Bluetooth audio 
mode).
Custom button  
(
)
  Runs the user-defined function.
 Press and hold the button to display the function settings 
screen.
SETUP button
  Displays the Settings screen.
 Press and hold the button to display the version 
information screen.
Search knob 
(TUNE/FILE) 
(if equipped)
  While listening to the radio, adjust the frequency or 
change the broadcasting channel.
 While playing media, scan music or files.
 During scanning, select the current channel, music or file.
 On the map screen, zoom in or out on the map (if 
activated).
System Reset button
  Restarts the system.  
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Steering wheel remote control
	
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The shape may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications. For more 
information, see "Quick Reference Guide" that is separately provided.
Voice Recognition  
button   
(
)
  Press to start voice recognition.
 Press and hold to start voice recognition of a connected 
smartphone via phone projection. (The button's operation 
may vary depending on smartphone specifications.)
MODE button
  Press the button repeatedly to change the system mode 
(radio, media, etc.).
 Press and hold the button to display the function settings 
screen.
Volume lever/ 
button   
(+/-)
  Adjust the volume.
Mute button  
(
)
  Press the button to mute or unmute the volume (except 
for navigation sound).
 Press the button to pause or resume playback.
Move lever/ 
button   
(
/)
  While listening to the radio, switch between the stations 
on the preset list. Press and hold to search for a station.
 While playing media, change the track/file. Press and hold 
to rewind or fast forward (except for the Bluetooth audio 
mode).
Option A
Call button 
(
)
  Before connection of Bluetooth: Press to display the 
Bluetooth connection window.
 After connection of Bluetooth: Press to display the 
recent calls list. To redial the last call number, press and 
hold the button. When a call comes in, press to answer 
the call.
 During a Bluetooth call: Press to switch to Call Waiting. 
Press and hold to switch between the system and 
mobile phone.
End Call button 
(
)  
(if equipped)
  After connection of Bluetooth: When a call comes in, 
press to reject the call.
 During a Bluetooth call: Press to end a call.  
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a a VIEW icon
  (Home icon): Displays the Home screen.
  (Rear view icon): Press the icon to display the desired view.
  (Settings icon): Used to adjust the brightness and contrast of camera images.
	
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To select the information to display on the screen, press  Display Contents (if 
equipped).
b b Parking Distance Warning or Split Screen (if equipped)
  Parking Distance Warning: Provides a visual warning in color and an audible 
warning according to the level of collision risk, based on the distance from an 
ambient obstacle.
 Split Screen: The split screen appears.
	
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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
	
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You can set to display the rear camera display even when you change the shift position 
other than "R" (Reverse) after reversing. To change rear camera operation settings, On 
the All Menus screen, press  Setup >
 Display  >
 Camera Settings  >
 Display Contents  >
 
Extended Rear View Monitor (if equipped).
	
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Noting the parking assist guide lines based on the steering, you can see\
 the moving 
direction.
	AA warning sound is heard when the vehicle approaches obstacles while parking. When 
you set to automatically lower the audio volume while parking, it can prevent accidents 
caused by failure to hear the warning sound. On the All Menus screen, press  Setup >
 
Sound  >
 Driver Assistance  >
 Parking Safety Priority.
	
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When you press the [
] button with the shift position in "P" (Park), you can see the rear 
view (if equipped).  
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Using the rear-seat quiet mode (if equipped)
To allow occupants in the rear seat to have rest and sleep, you can set to adjust the system 
volume.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Quiet Mode.
2 Press Quiet Mode.
The audio volume in the rear seat is muted. When the volume for the front seats is set too 
high, the volume decreases automatically.
	
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To end the Quiet mode, press  Quiet Mode once more.
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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
	
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To access the online user's manual on the  Quiet Mode screen, press 
 >
 User's 
Manual on Web (QR Code) and then scan the displayed QR code.  
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HD Radio™ Technology
Program Info: Presents song name, artist, station IDs, 
and other relevant data streams.
Digital, CD-quality sound. HD Radio™ Technology 
enables local radio stations to broadcast a clean digital 
signal. AM sounds like today's FM and FM sounds like 
a CD.
FM stations can provide additional digital-only audio 
programming on HD2/HD3 Channels.
Real-Time Traffic reports, alerts, and flow data 
displayed on screen via interactive traffic maps and/or 
data.  
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Playing music via Bluetooth
To use a Bluetooth device for audio playback, connect a device that supports Bluetooth 
communication such as mobile phone and MP3 player.
For more information about Bluetooth connection: 
> see "Connecting a Bluetooth device."
	
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The controls or display screens may differ depending on the connected Bluetooth device, 
phone model, and music player App.
	
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The streaming may not be supported in some music player Apps.
	
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Some functions may not be available depending on the connected Bluetooth\
 device or 
phone model.
	
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When a media device or mobile phone is connected by both the Bluetooth and USB cable 
at the same time, the device or system may not work properly. To use the Bluetooth 
connection, remove all cables from the device.
Bluetooth audio playback screen
The media player runs when you play a music file from a connected audio device via 
Bluetooth.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Displays the information of the current music.
c c Restart playing the current file or play the previous file.
d d Can pause or resume playback.
e e Can play the next file.