KIA SOUL 2023 Quick Reference Guide

Media
Using media
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Using media
You can use the USB mode to play music files on a connected mobile device, such as USB
device and MP3 player. You can also play Bluetooth music by connecting a Bluetooth device,
which supports a Bluetooth function.
Playing music from a USB device
1 Connect a media device to play to the USB port on the vehicle.
APlayback may start automatically depending on the media type.

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For more information about supportable devices and file types:
> see "USB mode."

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The shapes and arrangement of the buttons and USB ports may differ depending on
the vehicle model and specifications.
2 Perform any of the following methods:
On the Home screen, press the Radio/Media info widget or on the All Menus screen,
press Media.
On the control panel, press the [
MEDIA] button.

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When multiple media are connected, press the [ RADIO] or [MEDIA] button once
more and then press the desired media source from the Radio/Media selection
window (if equipped).
USB music screen
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Moves to the file list screen.
c c Displays the sequence number of the current file and the total number of files for
playback.
d d Displays the information of the current music. Press the artist or album info of the current
song to go to list of songs by the artist or from the album.
e e Used to change the repeat playback mode.
f f Used to turn on or off the shuffle playback mode.
g g Restart playing the current file or previous file.
h h Can pause or resume playback.
i i Can play the next file.
j j Can see the duration of the playing song and the current playback position.
k k 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.
Media Sources: Opens the Radio/Media selection window.
Songs by this Artist: Moves to the list of the artist's songs.
Songs from this Album: Moves to the list of music albums that contain the current
song.
Hide Current File: You can hide the file that is playing.
Sound Settings: Displays the system sound settings screen.
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 sound effect settings button may appear on the screen depending on the amp
specifications.
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.

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Pause/Resume
You can pause or resume playback of a USB music file.
On the USB music playback screen, press or .
Rewind
By using the rewind function, you can listen to music in the USB device from the desired point
during playback.
Perform any of the following methods:
On the USB music playback screen, press and hold .
On the control panel, press and hold the [
SEEK] button (if equipped).

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You can also run the function by using the Move lever/button on the steering wheel.
Fast forward
By using the fast forward function, you can listen to music in the USB device from the desired
point during playback.
Perform any of the following methods:
On the USB music playback screen, press and hold .
On the control panel, press and hold the [
TRACK ] button (if equipped).

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You can also run the function by using the Move lever/button on the steering wheel.
Resuming playback of the current music
You can play the current music in the USB device from the beginning.
Perform any of the following methods:
On the USB music playback screen, press after 3 seconds during playback.
On the control panel, press the [
SEEK] button after 3 seconds during playback (if
equipped).

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You can also run the function by using the Move lever/button on the steering wheel.

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Playing the previous file
You can play the previous file during playback in the USB device.
Perform any of the following methods:
On the USB music playback screen, press within 3 seconds during playback.
On the control panel, press the [
SEEK] button within 3 seconds during playback (if
equipped).

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To play the previous music during playback, press
twice or pressing the [ SEEK]
button on the control panel twice after 3 seconds from the start of the playback (if
equipped).

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You can also run the function by using the Move lever/button on the steering wheel.

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If any Search knob on the control panel, you can search for the desired music by using
the knob. When you press the knob within 5 seconds, music is played. However, if no
input within 5 seconds, the search stops and the system displays the information of the
current file.
Playing the next file
You can play the next file in the USB device during playback.
Perform any of the following methods:
On the USB music playback screen, press .
On the control panel, press the [
TRACK ] button (if equipped).

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You can also run the function by using the Move lever/button on the steering wheel.

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If any Search knob on the control panel, you can search for the desired music by using
the knob. When you press the knob within 5 seconds, music is played. However, if no
input within 5 seconds, the search stops and the system displays the information of the
current file.
Changing the repeated playback mode for USB music
You can change the repeated playback mode for USB music: Repeat One, Repeat Folder, and
Repeat All.
On the USB music playback screen, press repeatedly.
Each time the icon is pressed, the playback repetition modes are toggled and the activated
mode icon appears on the screen.

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Turning on/off the shuffle playback mode for USB music
You can turn on or off the shuffle playback mode for USB music.
On the USB music playback screen, press repeatedly.
Each time the icon is pressed, the shuffle playback mode is turned on and off. When the
shuffle playback is active, the files are played randomly with no sequence.
USB music list screen
You can search and play the desired music from the list by pressing List on the USB music
playback screen.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Moves to the upper folder or category.
c c Play all songs in this category.
d d Can see music files for each category. In the artist or album category, you can select
multiple artists or albums to play their songs.
e e Set to play media files in all sub-folders included in the current playlist.
f f Return to the playback screen (if equipped).
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.
Media Sources: Opens the Radio/Media selection window.
Now Playing
: You can return to the folder of the playing file while searching in the list.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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The sound effect settings button may appear on the screen depending on the amp
specifications.

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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.

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f f Can see the duration of the playing song and the current playback position.
g g Find and connect other Bluetooth devices.
h h Moves to the music list screen.
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The list of Bluetooth audio files may not appear depending on the connected device
or app.
i i Displays the sequence number of the current file and the total number of files for
playback.
j j 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.
Media Sources: Opens the Radio/Media selection window.
Change Device: Find and connect other Bluetooth devices.
Sound Settings: Displays the system sound settings screen.
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 screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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The sound effect settings button may appear on the screen depending on the amp
specifications.
Pause/Resume
You can pause or resume playback of a Bluetooth audio file.
On the Bluetooth audio playback screen, press or .
Resuming playback of the current Bluetooth audio file
You can play the current Bluetooth audio file from the beginning.
Perform any of the following methods:
On the Bluetooth audio playback screen, press .
On the control panel, press the [
SEEK] button (if equipped).

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The actions required may differ depending on the connected device.

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You can also run the function by using the Move lever/button on the steering wheel.

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Resuming playback of the previous Bluetooth audio file
You can play the previous Bluetooth audio file during playback.
Perform any of the following methods:
On the Bluetooth audio playback screen, press twice.
On the control panel, press the [
SEEK] button twice (if equipped).

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The actions required may differ depending on the connected device.

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You can also run the function by using the Move lever/button on the steering wheel.

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If any Search knob on the control panel, you can search for the desired music by using
the knob. When you press the knob within 5 seconds, music is played. However, if no
input within 5 seconds, the search stops and the system displays the information of the
current file.
Resuming playback of the next Bluetooth audio file
You can play the next Bluetooth audio file during playback.
Perform any of the following methods:
On the Bluetooth audio playback screen, press .
On the control panel, press the [
TRACK ] button (if equipped).

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The actions required may differ depending on the connected device.

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You can also run the function by using the Move lever/button on the steering wheel.

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If any Search knob on the control panel, you can search for the desired music by using
the knob. When you press the knob within 5 seconds, music is played. However, if no
input within 5 seconds, the search stops and the system displays the information of the
current file.