set time KIA SOUL 2023 Quick Reference Guide

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Import Address Book/Previous Destinations from USB
You can import registered location and destination information, saved on your USB storage
device, to the system.
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Previous information saved on the system will be deleted.

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While importing from a navigation system that uses a different coordinate system, the
locations may appear differently.
Export Address Book/Previous Destinations to USB
You can export registered location and destination information, saved on the system, to your
USB storage device.

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Previous information saved on the USB storage device will be deleted.
Date & Time
You can set the system date and time automatically or manually. You can also set the time
display mode.
GPS Time
After receiving the time from GPS, it sets the system date and time automatically.

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To manually set the date and time, uncheck GPS Time, press the current date and time
below GPS Time, and then set the date and time.
Time Format
Change the system time display format.
Daylight Saving Time
Displays the system time in the format of Daylight Saving Time.

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Illumination
You can set the system to automatically adjust the display brightness depending on the
ambient light intensity. You can also set the system to keep the display bright or dark all the
time. You can set to automatically adjust the display brightness depending on the cluster
illumination. You can also set the level of display brightness to use while using the daytime or
night mode.
Mode
Automatic: The display brightness is automatically adjusted based on the surrounding
environment.
Daylight: It keeps the display always bright regardless of the surrounding environment.
Night: It keeps the display always dark regardless of the surrounding environment.
Illumination
Link to Cluster Illumination Control: The display brightness is automatically adjusted
based on the cluster illumination.
Daylight: You can set the display brightness when Daylight is selected under Mode.
Uncheck Link to Cluster Illumination Control and then set to the desired brightness.
Night: You can set the display brightness when Night is selected under Mode. Uncheck
Link to Cluster Illumination Control and then set to the desired brightness.

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To reset all screen brightness settings to the default values, press Reset.

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Blue Light Filter
Enable blue light filtering to adjust the screen light to reduce the level of eye strain.
Use Blue Light Filter
Enable or disable blue light filtering.
Blue Light Filter Settings
Set to activate blue light filtering automatically based on the ambient light or pick the time
range manually.
Automatic: Enable blue light filtering based on the ambient light.
Scheduled Time: Enable blue light filtering during the set time range.
Screen Saver
You can select the items to display on the screen saver in standby mode.
None
Displays nothing on the system screen saver.
Digital Clock
Displays the digital clock on the system screen saver.
Analog Clock
Displays the analog clock on the system screen saver.

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Press
to choose the Analog Clock to show on the screen.

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Blue Light Filter
Enable blue light filtering to adjust the screen light to reduce the level of eye strain.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Use Blue Light Filter
Enable or disable blue light filtering.
Blue Light Filter Settings
Set to activate blue light filtering automatically based on the ambient light or pick the time
range manually.
Automatic: Enable blue light filtering based on the ambient light.
Scheduled Time: Enable blue light filtering during the set time range.
Extend Rear Camera Use (if equipped)
You can set to display the rear camera display even when you change the shift position other
than "R" (Reverse) after reversing.

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When you shift to "P" (Park) or drive at a predetermined speed or faster, the rear view
display disappears to display the previous screen.

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[Background Update
You can perform update while using the system.
1 On the SW Info/Update screen, press Update.
2 Press Background Update.
3 Press OK.

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Compared to Update Now, it may take longer.

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On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
General >
SW Info/Update to see the update
progress.

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It is possible to start background updates only when the vehicle is on.

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It is possible to continue to perform updates even after turning off the vehicle while
updates are in progress. On the notification window displayed when the vehicle is
turned off, press Update to perform the remaining updates to complete the process
successfully. For later update, press Later.

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If the update process is not completed, a notification window appears asking if you want
to perform updates each time you turn off the vehicle.

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All system functions, including the rear view camera, are disabled while updates are in
progress.
[Scheduling an update
When you set for scheduled update after downloading the latest data, the navigation map
and infotainment system can be updated while not using the vehicle.
1 On the SW Info/Update screen, press Update.
2 Press Install after Turning Off the Ignition.
3 Set the update time and press OK.
When scheduling the update is finished, the status indicator icon appears.

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You can set to start the update within 12 hours or less after the vehicle is stopped.
4 Turn off the vehicle (ACC Off).

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Make sure that a USB device with update files is connected to the system before turning
off the vehicle.

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When you set the update time to "0", the update notification window appears and then
the update starts.

To close the notification window and proceed with the update, press
Yes.

To cancel the update, press No.

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Once the update has started, you cannot cancel it. After the update, the system
automatically turns off.

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When you start the vehicle, the update complete notification appears to show the update
result. After update is completed, the SW Info/Update screen displays the updated
version.

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When you turn on the system while updating, you can see its progress.

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Scheduled update is canceled when:

Low battery is detected when turning off the vehicle.

The storage device with the update files is disconnected.

The vehicle is started before the update scheduled time.

The system has been turned off for more than 3 minutes with the vehicle turned off.

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Wireless update (if equipped)
Latest map and software are provided through wireless update. New software is
automatically downloaded when the vehicle is on. After installation of the software is
complete, you can view the update details from the notification window.
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To use the wireless update function, you need to subscribe to the Kia Connect service.\

> See "Subscribing to the service."

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The wireless update is accessible only when the system is connected to the netw\
ork.

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When downloading new update files begins, the
icon appears at the top right of the
screen. To view the progress of the download, navigate to the All Menus screen and press
Setup >
General >
SW Info/Update.

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After downloading new update files is complete, map update automatically begins and
the
icon appears at the top right.

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The wireless update function is not accessible if the system has not been updat\
ed for a
specified period of time. If wireless update does not work, first use a USB storage device
to perform update.
> See Navigation Update site

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If an error occurs during wireless update, the system automatically restarts. Use the USB
storage device to install update files and perform update.
> See Navigation Update site

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Perform update when the vehicle is not used for more than 15 minutes. The time
required to update the system differs depending on the situation.

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1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
General >
SW Info/Update >

Finalize Update.
2 Select Update Now and press OK.
The update is performed immediately after the system reboots.
Scheduling an update (if equipped)
You can update the navigation map and infotainment system when the vehicle is not used
after being turned off. This can be done by setting an update timer.

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This function is available only when the system is ready for the latest software update.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
General >
SW Info/Update >

Finalize Update.

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2 Select Install after Turning Off the Ignition.
3 Set the time to perform update and press OK.
When the update timer is set, the icon appears at the top right of the screen.

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You can set to start the update within 12 hours or less after the vehicle is stopped. For
example, if you set the update timer to "+3," an update begins in 3 hours.
4 Turn off the vehicle (ACC Off).

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If you set the update timer to "0," an update notification window appears. After a short
while, an update begins.

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Once the update has started, you cannot cancel it. After the update, the system
automatically turns off.

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Scheduled update is canceled when:

Low battery is detected when turning off the vehicle.

The vehicle is turned on before the scheduled update time.

The system has been turned off for more than 3 minutes with the vehicle turned off.

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Important information
Before using your system, read and follow all instructions and safety information provided in
this user's guide ("User's Manual"). Not following precautions found in this guide can lead to
an accident or other serious consequences.
Keep this guide in your vehicle
When kept in the vehicle, this guide will be a ready reference for you and other users
unfamiliar with the system. Ensure that before using the system for the first time, all persons
have access to this guide and read its instructions and safety information carefully.
Warning
Operating certain parts of this system while driving can distract your attention away from the
road, and possibly cause an accident or other serious consequences. Do not change system
settings or enter data non-verbally (using your hands) while driving. Stop the vehicle in a safe
and legal manner before attempting these operations. This is important since setting up or
changing some functions as you drive may distract your attention away from the road and
removing your hands from the steering wheel may cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
General operation
Voice command control
Features within the system may be executed using only voice commands. Using voice
commands while driving allows you to operate the system without removing your hands
from the steering wheel.
Prolonged views of screen
Do not access any function requiring a prolonged view of the screen while you are driving.
Pull over in a safe and legal manner before attempting to access a function of the system
requiring prolonged attention. Even short views of the screen may be hazardous if your
attention has been diverted away from your driving.
Volume setting
Do not raise the volume excessively. Keep the volume at a level where you can still hear
outside traffic and emergency signals while driving. Driving while unable to hear these
sounds could cause an accident.