warning KIA SORENTO PHEV 2023 Navigation System Quick Reference Guide

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g g Displays the system information on the map. (It can display up to two items.)
Traffic information (with an icon if there is no HD Radio data reception)
Bluetooth connection status
h h Displays the point to change the driving direction.
i i Displays the next point to change the driving direction.
j j Displays the lanes in different colors.
Orange: Recommended lane
White: Available lane
Gray: Unavailable lane
k k Displays quick menu items.
l l Stop the navigation guidance. > See "
Canceling the route guidance."
m m Displays the remaining distance to the destination and the estimated time of arrival. For
more details, press the information item.
n n Displays or hides the detailed guidance.
o o Check the range you can drive with the current amount of battery (EV only).

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To see only the map with no destination, press the map area on the Home screen or on
the All Menus screen, press Map. Or press the [ MAP] button on the control panel.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
ÝWarning
Be sure to check the road conditions while driving, because the camera information may get
changed occasionally after a map update to the latest version. Relying solely on the driving
assist system may cause violation of traffic rules and regulations, resulting in an accident.

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Adjusting the navigation volume
You can adjust the volume of navigation or GPS warning sound.
On the map screen, press and then press or , or use the control bar
to adjust the volume.

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To have the navigation sound always output first over media sound, check Navigation
Volume Priority.

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To turn off the navigation voice, press
and then press .

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To turn off the navigation sound effects, press and then press .
Canceling the route guidance
To cancel route guidance, press Cancel Route. Alternatively, press
Navigation Menu >
Cancel Route on the All Menus screen.
The destination displayed at the bottom of the screen disappears and changes to .

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Press to search for the target destination to obtain an optimum route.

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To maintain the specified destination and stop the route guidance, press and hold Cancel
Route at the bottom of the screen. The guidance stops and the Resume Route button
appears. You can use the button to search for a previous destination and resume route
guidance.

5-32WARNING. THE PRODUCT REFLECTS REALITY AS EXISTING BEFORE YOU RECEIVED THE
PRODUCT AND IT COMPRISES DATA AND INFORMATION FROM GOVERNMENT OTHER
SOURCES. ACCORDINGLY, THE PRODUCT MAY CONTAIN INACCURATE OR INCOMPLETE
INFORMATION DUE TO THE PASSAGE OF TIME, CHANGING CIRCUMSTANCES, SOURCES
USED AND THE NATURE OF COLLECTING COMPREHENSIVE GEOGRAPHIC PRODUCT, ANY
OF WHICH MAY LEAD TO INCORRECT RESULTS. THE PRODUCT AND SERVICES MAY NOT TO
BE USED FOR SAFETY OF LIFE APPLICATIONS, OR FOR ANY OTHER APPLICATION IN WHICH
THE ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR SERVICES COULD CREATE A SITUATION
WHERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY OCCUR. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CONFIGURE THE
PRODUCT OR INPUT INFORMATION WHILE DRIVING. FAILURE TO PAY FULL ATTENTION
TO THE OPERATION OF YOUR VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE. BY USING THE PRODUCT, YOU ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILITY AND
RISK.
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DAMAGES AND NOTWITHSTANDING THE FAILURE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY PROVIDED
HEREIN.
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exclusion of liability, so to that extent the above exclusion may not apply to you. To the extent
that COMPANY may not, as a matter of applicable law, disclaim any implied warranty or limit
its liabilities, the scope and duration of such warranty and the extent of COMPANY’s liability
shall be the minimum permitted under such applicable law. The disclaimer of warranty and
limitation of liability set forth in this EULA does not affect or prejudice your statutory rights
where you have acquired the Product otherwise than in the course of business.

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Connecting a Bluetooth device
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless networking technology. The Bluetooth communication
function allows you to exchange data by connecting a Bluetooth device to another
neighboring Bluetooth device without a cable connection. With this function, you can use
different types of devices more efficiently.
To make a phone call or play audio from a Bluetooth device, check the following first:
For a device that is not registered to the system, > see "
Registering a device."
 A registered device will automatically connect to the system when you bring it near
the system. If it does not automatically connect,
> see "
Connecting a registered device,"
" Disconnecting a registered device."
ÝWarning
 Driving while distracted can result in 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, which take the driver's eyes, attention, and focus away from
the safe operation of the vehicle, or which are not permissible by law, should never be
used during the operation of the vehicle.
Park the vehicle at a safe place before connecting a Bluetooth device to the system. It
may take the driver attention off the road and cause a traffic accident which can result in
damages, injuries, and/or death.

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The Bluetooth connection function supports only the hands-free and audio related
functions. Connect your mobile phone, MP3 player, or device that supports the hands-
free or audio function.

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For more information on Bluetooth-enabled devices and their functional compatibility,
visit the KIA America website (https://www.kia.com).
Registering a device
To connect a Bluetooth device to the system, first add the device to the list of Bluetooth
devices on the system.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
Device Connections >
Device
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.

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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.
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 name 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.

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d d Use the index to quickly find the contact you are looking for.
e e Make a phone call using voice recognition. > See "Dialing with voice recognition."
f f Find and connect other Bluetooth devices.
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.
Download: Download the list of contacts from the connected mobile device.
Search: Search contacts by entering a name or a phone number.
Privacy Mode: Activate privacy 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.
Device Connections 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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The displayed name may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Dialing 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.
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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If your mobile phone is connected to the system and you make a call whil\
e stepping out
of the vehicle, the call may be heard through the vehicle's speakers. 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 (if equipped).
On the steering wheel, press and hold the Call button (if equipped).

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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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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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Search: Can see the weather information by searching for an address (if equipped).
Forecast: Provides the weather forecast (if equipped).
Update: Update to the latest weather information (if equipped).
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.
Diagnosing the vehicle
If you are curious about whether or not there is a problem with your vehicle, you can
diagnose your vehicle. With the diagnosis result, you can also reserve a maintenance service.
1 Park your vehicle in a safe location.

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The vehicle must be stationary because some components cannot be diagnos\
ed
while driving.
2 On the All Menus screen, press Kia Connect >
Vehicle Diagnostics.
Remote vehicle diagnosis starts.

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Keep the screen on until the diagnosed result appears. When you switch to another
screen during diagnosis, the diagnosis service is canceled.
3 See the diagnosis results and perform a required function, as follows:

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A diagnosis result provided by this service is only an estimated result based on the signals
from your vehicle. Visit a Kia dealership for a detailed diagnosis.

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When a critical diagnostics issue is detected on your vehicle, an automa\
tic diagnosis
starts when a warning light illuminates on the instrument cluster. You are notified of the
diagnosis result.

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Your preferred dealership must be registered on owners.kia.com for you to schedule a
maintenance service with it.

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Configuring the vehicle settings (Type1)
(if equipped)
You can configure the functions for driving and related environments.
ÝWarning
Make sure you stop the vehicle before changing settings to ensure safety.
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Vehicle settings can be changed only when the vehicle is on.

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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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Depending on the climate control system, some functions may not be supported.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
Vehicle.
The vehicle settings screen appears.
2 Configure the settings required:

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Press Menu >
Search for Settings or press and enter a keyword to search for a
setting item. You can also search for a setting item by voice.
Head-Up Display (if equipped)
You can set to use the head-up display that displays information such as driving speed and
road-related information while driving.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Enable Head-Up Display (if equipped)
Can determine whether or not to use the head-up display.
Display Control (if equipped)
Adjust the height, rotation, and brightness of the head-up display.
Content Selection (if equipped)
Select the items to display on the head-up display.