KIA SOUL 2016 Features and Functions Guide
Manufacturer: KIA, Model Year: 2016, Model line: SOUL, Model: KIA SOUL 2016Pages: 50, PDF Size: 4.18 MB
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Voice Recognition and Phone Contact Tips
The Kia Voice Recognition System may
have difficulty understanding some accents
or uncommon names When using Voice
Recognition to place a call, speak in a
moderate tone, with clear pronunciation
Help your Bluetooth
® Wireless Technology
Voice Recognition performance by making a
few simple changes to your phone contacts:
• Use full names vs short or single syllable
names (“John Smith” vs “Dad”, “Smith
Residence” vs “Home”)
• Avoid using special characters or hyphens
(@, &, #, /, -, *, +, etc )
• Avoid using acronyms (“In Case
Emergency” vs “ICE”)
• Spell words completely, no abbreviations
(“Doctor Goodman” vs “Dr Goodman”)
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Pairing a Phone
For instructions on how to pair a phone, refer to the audio system’s user’s
guide or your vehicle’s Quick Start Guide
How to Place a Call
When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before
speaking the command
There are two options for placing a call using the Steering Wheel controls:
Standard Audio Systems*
• Option 1: Press the Receive/Place Call button
C (system will prompt you
through call process)
• Option 2: Press the Talk button
B (system will BEEP to indicate it is
ready for call placement) Then say the command “Call {name}” or “Dial
{number}”
UVO eServices System*
• Option 1: Press the Receive/Place Call button
C (displays the phone
screen with number keypad)
• Option 2: Press the Talk button
B Then say the command “Call {name}”
or “Dial {number}”
UVO eServices with Premium Navigation System*
• Option 1: Press the Receive/Place Call button
C (displays the phone
screen with number keypad)
• Option 2: Press the Talk button
B Then say the command “Call {name}”
or “Dial {number}”
Voice Recognition Tips
Video
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During the pairing process, be sure to accept the connection requests on the
phone for phonebook download and to allow acceptance of all future Bluetooth
®
connection requests
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Standard Audio System
Videos
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QR CODEStandard Audio System (Type A)*
– FM/AM/SiriusXM®/Media (USB, iPod®, Aux, BT Audio, My Music)
Audio System Set-up Options
Press the SETUP button, then use the TUNE knob to cycle through the
available settings for each equipped audio option Press the TUNE knob to
adjust the audio option selected Audio options may include the following:
• Display settings - Mode Popup, Media Display
• Sound settings - Sound Settings, Speed Dependent Volume Control,
Voice Recognition Volume
• Clock settings - Clock Settings, Calendar Settings, Time Format, Clock
Display (when power is off)
• System settings - Memory Information, Prompt Feedback, Language To adjust the Sound settings (bass, middle, treble, fader, balance) –
Select Sound settings in the SETUP menu
Then use the TUNE knob to cycle
to the selection and then press the TUNE knob to select Turn the TUNE knob
left /right to adjust sound setting
Your vehicle’s audio system may differ from that in the illustration. For further audio system
operations, refer to pages 21-23. See your Owner’s Manual for more details.
Press to select FM/AM/
Sirius®XM modes
Press to Power ON/OFF
Rotate to adjust Volume
Press Preset buttons (1-6) to select Radio/Sirius
®XM
stations Press and hold to save Radio/Sirius®XM stations
Press to select Repeat playback
Press and hold button to select Repeat playback of all songs in Media file/folder Press button to select Random playback
Press and hold button to
select Random playback of all songs in Media tracks/songs/files
Press to select MEDIA modes
Press to play each Radio station for 5
seconds or each Media song/file for 10
seconds
To cancel SCAN Play, press again
Press to enter PHONE Mode
Press to enter SE TUP/ CLOCK mode
Press to select previous/next Radio/Sirius® station/channel/Media track/song/file Press to enter MENU mode
Press to go to previous screen
Rotate to change Radio/Sirius
®XM
Stations/Media tracks/songs/files Press to turn the LCD display
and backlight ON/OFF
Press to move Up/Down one category/file folder
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Standard Audio System (Type B)*
– FM/AM/Sirius®/Media (USB, iPod®, AUX, My Music, BT Audio)
Press to select FM/AM/Sirius® modes
Press to Power ON/OFF
Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to display time screen Press and
hold to enter Clock setting mode
Press to select MEDIA mode
Press to play each Radio/Sirius® station/channel
for 5 seconds or each Media song/file for 10
seconds To cancel SCAN Play, press again
Press to enter PHONE mode
Press to select previous/next Radio/Sirius
®
station/channel/Media song/file. Press and hold to quickly move through the stations/channels/ songs/files. Release to play selection Press to enter SE TUP mode
Press to RESE T the system settings
Rotate to change Radio/Sirius
®
station/channel/Media songs/files Press to turn the LCD display ON/OFF
Press to move Up/Down one category/file folder
Audio System Set-up Options
Press the SETUP key, then using the touchscreen, press the menu item to enter
(Display, Sound, Clock /Calendar, Phone, System) Adjust the available settings for
each equipped audio system setup option by pressing the on screen buttons/arrows
Audio system setup options may include the following:
• Display settings - Adjusting the Brightness, Mode Popup, MP3 Information
Display
• Sound settings - Sound Settings, Speed Dependent Volume Control, Voice
Recognition Volume, Touchscreen Beep
• Clock/Calendar settings - Clock Settings, Calendar Settings, Clock Display
• System settings - Memory Information, Prompt Feedback, Language To adjust the Sound settings (bass, middle, treble, fader,
balance) – When in the SETUP menu, select Sound and then Sound
Setting
Adjust the settings by pressing the on screen arrows and then
return
to exit
Your vehicle’s audio system may differ from that in the illustration. For further audio
system operations, refer to pages 20-2 3. See your Owner’s Manual for more details.
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Press to display PHONE mode
Press to display SE TUP mode
Press to RESE T the system settings Press to display UVO eServices mode
In Sirius
® mode, press to move
to the previous/next category
Press to select next /previous station/track/
channel/song/file Press and hold to move quickly
through stations/tracks/songs/files Press to display
CLOCK setup
Press knob to turn POWER
ON/OFF Rotate knob to
adjust Volume Up/Down
Press to select MEDIA mode
Then
press again to toggle through the Media modes
Press to select Sirius
® mode
Press to select FM/AM
modes
In Radio/Sirius
®/Media modes,
rotate knob to search for stations/
channels/tracks/songs/files. Press
knob to receive the selected
station/channel/track/song/file
UVO eServices System*
– FM/AM/Sirius®/Media (USB, iPod®, Jukebox, Aux, BT Audio, Pandora®)
Your vehicle’s audio system may differ from that in the illustration. For further UVO eServices System operations, refer to the UVO System User’s Manual. For other audio system operations,
refer to pages 20-23.
UVO eServices System
Videos
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mobile device, snap this
QR Code or visit the listed
website
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information
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•
•When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command
•Only MP3 or WMA files may be played or copied to Jukebox Commercial CDs or CDs with a CDDA audio format (compact disc digital audio) cannot be copied to Jukebox
•At any time, you can interrupt UVO eServices System Command Feedback by pressing the TALK button on the Steering Wheel
•Prolonged use of the UVO eServices System in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s battery
QUICK TIPS
UVO eServices Registration/Activation – To use UVO eServices:
1 On your Smartphone, go to an app store or marketplace to download the UVO
eServices App and log in to the app using your MyUVO com account credentials
2 Register through your UVO eServices App or at MyUVO com
3 Follow the Apps phone pairing and activation steps
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To adjust the Sound settings (fader, balance, treble, middle,
bass) - Press the SETUP key, and select the on-screen SOUND
button on the audio mode screen Then press the on-screen
CHANGE button of the selection (FADER /BAL ANCE, TONE) To
adjust, press the on-screen arrows and then return
to exit
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UVO eServices System with Premium Navigation System*
– FM/AM/SiriusXM®/Media (Aux, USB, iPod®, BT Audio, My Music)
Press to Power ON/OFF
Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to enter UVO eServices mode
Press to select FM/AM/
Sirius
®XM modes
Press to select MEDIA mode
Rotate to change Radio/Sirius
®XM
Stations/Media tracks/files Press to display the Map screen for
the current position / VOICE mode Press to RESE T the system settings
SD Card Insert Slot
Press to display the Destination menu screen
Press to enter PHONE mode
Press to display the SE TUP mode Press to display INFO mode
Press to change Radio/Sirius
®XM
Stations/Media tracks/files
Press to select previous/next
Radio/Sirius
®XM stations/Media
tracks/files. Press and hold to
move quickly through stations/ tracks/files
Your vehicle’s audio system may differ from that in the illustration. For more information, refer to the Car Multimedia System User’s Manual. For other audio system operations, refer to pages 20-22.
UVO eServices with
Premium Navigation
System Videos
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mobile device, snap this
QR Code or visit the listed
website
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information
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•
•When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command
•At any time, you can interrupt the Command Feedback by pressing the TALK button on the Steering Wheel
•Prolonged use of the UVO eServices with Premium Navigation System in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s battery A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the
UVO eServices with with Premium Navigation System should be operated with the engine running to prevent battery discharge
QUICK TIPS
UVO eServices Registration/Activation – To use UVO eServices:
1 On your Smartphone, go to an app store or marketplace to download the UVO
eServices App and log in to the app using your MyUVO com account credentials
2 Register through your UVO eServices App or at MyUVO com
3 Follow the Apps phone pairing and activation steps
QR CODE
To adjust the Sound settings (bass,
middle, treble, fader, balance) - Press
the SETUP key, and select the on-screen
SOUND button Select the item and use
the on-screen arrows to adjust Press
return
to exit
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The Advanced (Mood) Lighting Speaker that lights around the front
speaker is controlled by turning the knob and pressing the buttons
(located to the left of the steering wheel)
MOOD: Light intensity and color changes
automatically at regular intervals
MUSIC: Speaker light pulses and changes
intensity according to the audio sound (audio
must be on for this feature to work)
OFF: Speaker light turns OFF
+/– : When light is ON, press illumination
buttons to adjust light intensity
Aux/USB/iPod® Port &
Power Outlets
Digital Clock
Standard Audio System (Type A)* Clock Setup*:
1 Press the SETUP key (under 1 second) or press and hold the CLOCK key
to enter settings mode
2 Select Clock /Calendar and then Clock Settings
3 Use the touchscreen buttons to adjust the time
Standard Audio System (Type B)* Clock Setup*:
1 Briefly press the CLOCK key (under 1 second) to display time screen
2 Press and hold CLOCK key for more than 1 second to enter the time
setting mode
3 Use the touchscreen buttons to adjust the time
Advanced (Mood) Lighting Speaker*
OFF MOOD
MUSIC
REMINDER: For the Tire Mobility Kit, only use the
12V/15A/180W
Power Outlet, located on the right
side of the outlet /aux port area
(Ports and power outlets located on lower part of Center Panel)
(Knob located on left side of Driver’s Panel)
UVO eServices System* Clock Setup:
Press the CLOCK key to display the Clock setting screen Then use the on-
screen buttons to navigate through setup and return
to exit
UVO eServices with Premium Navigation System* Clock Setup:
Press the SETUP key, then the CLOCK button to display the Clock Settings
screen Then use the on-screen buttons to navigate through setup and
return
to exit
•
•Door must be closed for this feature to work
•Prolonged use of lighting speaker in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s battery
The power outlets are inactive when
ignition is in the OFF position
USB Port Video
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information
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Automatic Climate Control*
(Type B)
Climate Control Auto Function:
1 Press AUTO to select Full Auto Operation - The Auto setting
automatically controls the airflow modes, fan speeds, air intake
and air conditioning according to the temperature setting selected
2 Set desired Temperature
REMINDERS:
• Warm air may flow in through vents if Recirculated Air button
is not pressed ON (LED lit)
• Pressing any button during AUTO operation will deactivate
the AUTO function and switch to manual mode, except for
Temperature Control
Air Flow Modes
To select Air Flow Modes, press
the mode selection buttons:
Face-Level
Bi-Level
F lo o r- L evel
Floor/Defrost-Level
Fan Speed Control buttons Mode Selection button
Display CLIMATE control information
Rear Windshield Defroster button Automatic Climate
Control button Recirculated Air button
Front Windshield Defroster button
Air Conditioning ON/OFF button
Temperature Control knob
System OFF button
•
•Keep inside glass as clean as possible to reduce
window fogging
•Defrost mode activates A /C and opens Fresh
Air Vent
•During Auto Operation the A /C indicator will NOT
illuminate The fan speed, air intake, air flow and
air conditioning may automatically engage at any
time to reach desired temperature and reduce
humidity
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Defrost Outside Windshield:
1 Set Fan Speed to the
highest position
2 Set Temperature to Hot
3 Press the Defrost button Defog Inside Windshield:
1 Set desired Fan Speed
2 Set desired Temperature
3 Press the Defrost button
Your Automatic Climate Control system may differ from those in the illustrations. See your Owner’s Manual for more details
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Manual Climate Control*
Defrost Outside Windshield:
1 Set Fan Speed to the highest position
2 Set Temperature to Hot
3 Rotate knob to the Front Defroster mode Defog Inside Windshield:
1 Set Fan Speed to desired position
2 Set desired Temperature
3 Rotate knob to the Front Defroster mode
Fan Speed
Control knob Recirculated Air button
Mode Selection knobRear Defroster button Temperature Control knob
Air Conditioning
ON/OFF button
REMINDER: Warm air may flow in through vents if Recirculated Air button is not pressed ON (LED lit)
Your Manual Climate Control system may differ from those in the illustrations. See your Owner’s Manual for
more details
Air Flow Modes
To select Air Flow Modes, press
the Mode selection buttons:Face-Level
Bi-Level
F lo o r- L evel
Floor/Defrost-Level
•
•Defrost Mode activates A /C and opens Fresh Air Vent
•MA X A /C Mode automatically engages Recirculated Air
•Keep inside glass as clean as possible to reduce window fogging
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Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting*
P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
[+]: Sport Mode Upshift
[–]: Sport Mode Downshift
Sport Mode:
To enter Sport mode, move shift lever fr KIA SOUL 2016 Features and Functions Guide 27
Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting*
P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
[+]: Sport Mode Upshift
[–]: Sport Mode Downshift
Sport Mode:
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Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting*
P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
[+]: Sport Mode Upshift
[–]: Sport Mode Downshift
Sport Mode:
To enter Sport mode, move shift lever from
D to left gate
To shift while in Sport mode, move shift
lever up [+] to upshift or down [–] to
downshift
Sportmatic
® Shifting Video
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•
•Press brake pedal and depress release
button to move gear shift from N to P, N to
R or from P to any gear
•Sport Mode downshifts are made
automatically when the vehicle slows
down When the vehicle stops, 1st gear is
automatically selected
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When shifting into gears 1-6, the Shift Lever can be moved without pulling the Shift Lever Ring
Manual Gear Shift*
Starting the Engine
1 Pull up to apply Parking Brake
A
2 Depress Clutch fully
B
3 Shift into Neutral
C
4 Turn Ignition to START
Shifting into Reverse
1 Depress Clutch fully
B
2 Shift into Neutral
C
3 Pull up on Shift Lever Ring
D
4 Shift into Reverse
E
A
DC
B
E
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