display KIA SOUL 2023 Quick Reference Guide

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c c Can see the message details.
d d Reads out the message through the speakers in the vehicle.
e e Used to close the notification window.

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The message notification window does not appear when the privacy mode is enabled or
the message notification is turned off.

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The screen display may differ depending on the mobile phone model.
Bluetooth message screen
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b View the list of received messages.
c c Can text a message by using the voice recognition. > See "Sending a text by using the voice
recognition."
d d Find and connect other Bluetooth devices.
e e 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.
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.

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Checking new messages from the list
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 Select a message from the list.
4 Check the message.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Reads out the message through the speakers in the vehicle.
c c Used to select a message registered in the system for sending a brief reply message.
d d Used to make a call to a message sender.
e e Used to move to the previous or next message.
f f Can text a message by using the voice recognition. > See "
Sending a text by using the
voice recognition."
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.
 Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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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 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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Vehicle control commands are recognizable in English only.

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Some commands may not be supported, depending on the vehicle model and f\
unctions.
Rear-seat function commands (if equipped)
Command Function
Passenger Talk Turn on the Passenger Talk.
Quiet Mode
Turn off Quiet Mode Turn on or off the Quiet Mode.

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Some commands may not be supported, depending on the vehicle model and f\
unctions.
Search commands
Command Function
Search settings for
You can search for a setting menu.
For example, say "Search settings for Bluetooth" or "Search
settings for Display."
> See "Configuring system settings."
Other commands
Command
Function
Help Move to the help screen.
Line <1 to 4>* Select an item with the designated number on a list. Simple
numbers, such as "One" or "Two," can be recognized.
Yes* Accept a notification asking for your confirmation in an
exceptional situation.
No* Deny a notification asking for your confirmation in an
exceptional situation.
Next* If there are more than five items on a list, scroll to the next page.
Previous* If you scroll to the next page of a list, scroll back to the previous
page.
Manual Input* When using the Dial Number command, open the keypad to
enter a phone number manually.
Go Back* Returns to the previous step.
Exit End voice recognition.
* These commands are available only in certain situations.

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Vehicle control commands are recognizable in English only.

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Some commands may not be supported, depending on the vehicle model and f\
unctions.
Rear-seat function commands (if equipped)
Command Function
Passenger Talk Turn on the Passenger Talk.
Quiet Mode
Turn off Quiet Mode Turn on or off the Quiet Mode.

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Some commands may not be supported, depending on the vehicle model and f\
unctions.
Search commands
Command Function
Search settings for
You can search for a setting menu.
For example, say "Search settings for Bluetooth" or "Search
settings for Display."
> See "Configuring system settings."

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Voice Memo
You can use the microphone on the vehicle to record and play voice memos.
Running the voice memo
On the All Menus screen, press Voice Memo.
Voice memo screen
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Displays the list of recorded voice memos.
c c Starts or pauses the recording.
d d Stops recording.
e e 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.
Delete: Can delete a voice memo.
Save to USB Device: Can record a voice memo to a USB storage device. Check that
the USB device is compatible.
> See "USB storage devices."
Storage Information: Can see the file size of recorded voice memos.
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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Running the Kia Connect menu
You can run the Kia Connect in the system to use the service.
On the All Menus screen, press Kia Connect.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Call to the Roadside Assistance using the Kia Connect service. > See "Contacting the
roadside assistance."
c c View the schedule details for today and tomorrow (if equipped). > See " Checking schedule
details (if equipped)."
d d Can see the weather information (if equipped). > See "Checking weather information (if
equipped)."
e e Checks your vehicle for abnormal conditions and displays the result. > See " Diagnosing the
vehicle."
f f See the information about the intervals for the last and next maintenance services (if
equipped).
> See "Checking maintenance service intervals (if equipped) ."
g g Call the Kia Connect Center to request help or make inquiries about using the Kia Connect
service.
h h Call the Kia Connect Center and request assistance regarding use of the Kia Connect
service, including information on subscribing to the Kia Connect service\
and service
activation.
i i Access the Kia Connect service to use it on the system, activate the aut\
omatic 911
connection feature, or access modem information.
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.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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Calendar screen
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Select the account to provide schedule details to.
c c View the schedule details for today or tomorrow.
d d Update with the latest schedule details.
e e 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.
Sync now: Sync to the latest schedule details of the linked account.
Select Calendar(s): Select the calendar to display on the 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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Available icons and their arrangement may differ depending on the vehicle model and
specifications.
Setting a destination
You can view schedule details and set a destination by pressing on an event from the
calendar screen.

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If location information is registered in the schedule, the registered location is
automatically set as the destination.
1 From the calendar screen, press on the event to set a destination.

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Schedule reminder
A schedule notification pops up at a specified time.

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To view schedule details, press Details.
Checking weather information (if equipped)
You can view weather information (e.g., temperature, humidity, precipitation and rainfall
probability) for today, or the weather forecast.

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The weather information is accessible only when the system is connected \
to the network.
On the All Menus screen, press Kia Connect >
Weather.
Weather information screen
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b
a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Can update to the latest weather information.
c c 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.
Current Location: Displays the weather of the current position.
Waypoint: Displays the weather of the waypoint, if specified.
Destination: Displays the weather of the destination, if specified.

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Search: Can see the weather information by searching for an address.
Forecast: Provides the weather forecast.
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:
To schedule a maintenance service at a preferred Kia dealership or the nearest one,
press
Schedule Service.
To call the Kia Connect center for roadside assistance, press
Roadside Assist.
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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.