steering wheel KIA SOUL 2023 Quick Reference Guide

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Steering wheel remote control
AThe system shape and menu arrangement may differ depending on the vehicle model
and specifications.
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MODE
a a MODE button
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Press the button repeatedly to change the system mode (radio, media, etc.).
•Press and hold the button to display the function settings screen.
b b Move button
•While listening to the radio, switch between the stations on the preset list. Press
and hold to search for a station.
•While playing media, change the track/file. Press and hold to rewind or fast forward
(except for the Bluetooth audio mode).
c c Volume lever/button
•Adjust the volume.
•Press the button to mute or unmute the volume (except for navigation sound).
•Press the button to pause or resume playback.
d d Call button
•Before connection of Bluetooth: Press to display the Bluetooth connection window.
• After connection of Bluetooth: Press to display the recent calls list. To redial the last call
number, press and hold the button. When a call comes in, press to answer the call.
•During a Bluetooth call: Press to switch to Call Waiting. Press and hold to switch
between the system and mobile phone.
e e End Call button
•After connection of Bluetooth: When a call comes in, press to reject the call.
•During a Bluetooth call: Press to end a call.
f f Voice Recognition button
•Press to start voice recognition.
• Press and hold to start voice recognition of a connected smartphone via phone
projection. (The button's operation may vary depending on smartphone specifications.)

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Turning on/off the system
Turning on the system
1 Turn on the vehicle.
2 When a safety warning message appears, read it and press Confirm.

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To change the display language, press Language.
Turning off the system
To turn off the system while driving, press and hold the Power button on
the panel.
The screen and sound will be turned off.

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To use the system again, press the Power button.

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When a specified period of time elapses after turning off the vehicle, the system
automatically shuts down. When you open the driver's door, the system immediately
shuts down.
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.
•Some functions may not be active while driving to ensure safety. Those functions run only
when the vehicle is stationary. In order to use them, first stop the vehicle.
•When the screen is not displayed, the volume is muted, or other system failures occur,
immediately stop using the system. When you use the faulty system contin\
uously, it may
cause fire, electric shock, or fatal system failure.

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Disclaimers
•Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Drivers should remain
attentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheelmounted
controls while driving.
•Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident,
severe personal injury and death. The driver's primary responsibility is in the safe and
legal operation of a vehicle, and use of any handheld devices, other equipment or vehicle
systems which take the driver's eyes, attention and focus away from the safe operation of
a vehicle or that are not permissible by law should never be used during operation of the
vehicle.
•SiriusXM®: SiriusXM Satellite Radio, SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link each require
a subscription sold separately, or as a package, by SiriusXM Radio Inc. If you decide
to continue your service at the end of your trial subscription, the plan\
you choose will
automatically renew and bill at then-current rates until you call 1-866-635-2349 to cancel.
See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. Other fees
and taxes will apply. All fees and programming are subject to change. Not all vehicles
or devices are capable of receiving all services offered by SiriusXM. Data displays and
individual product availability vary by vehicle hardware. Current information and features
may not be available in all locations, or on all receivers. Weather Forecast, Current
Conditions may not be available in all locations. Images above are for representative
purposes only and are not real products. For actual features and images of real
products, consult the vehicle manufacturer. SiriusXM is not responsible for any errors
or inaccuracies in the data services or their use in the vehicle. Travel Link Stocks displays
current price and daily delta of around 7,000 actively reported securities traded on the
NYSE
®, NASDAQ® and AMEX®. The service is delayed approximately 20 minutes. SiriusXM
satellite service is available only to those at least 18 years of age in\
the 48 contiguous
USA, DC, and Puerto Rico (with coverage limitations). SiriusXM Internet Radio service is
available throughout our satellite service area and in AK and HI. ©2020 SiriusXM Radio
Inc.
• Android Auto: Vehicle user interface is a product of Google and its terms and privacy
statements apply. Requires the Android Auto app on Google Play and an Android
compatible smartphone running Android™ 5.0 Lollipop or higher. Data plan rates apply.
•Navigation: Distracted driving can result in a loss of vehicle control. When operating
a vehicle, never use a vehicle system that takes your focus away from safe vehicle
operation. Navigation is for information purposes only, and Kia does not make any
warranties about the accuracy of the information.

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Component names and functions
The following describes the part names and controls on the control panel and steering wheel.
Control panel

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The shape may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications. For more
information, see "Quick Reference Guide" that is separately provided.

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For more information about the infotainment / climate control panel, refer to http://
webmanual.kia.com/SwitchableController/index.html.
POWER button
(POWER/PWR)/
VOLUME knob
(VOLUME/VOL)  Turn on or off the Radio/Media.
Press and hold the button to turn off the screen and
sound.
Turn the knob to adjust the system volume (except for
navigation sound).
MAP button
 Returns to the current location on the map.
While in guidance on the navigation screen, press to
repeat the voice guidance.
NAV button
 Displays the Navigation Menu screen.
Press and hold the button to display the Places screen.
> See "
Searching by keyword."
RADIO button  Turns on the radio.
When the radio is on, press the button repeatedly to
toggle between FM, AM and SiriusXM modes.
Press and hold the button to display the Radio/Media
selection window (if equipped).
MEDIA button
 Runs the connected media.
Press and hold the button to display the Radio/Media
selection window.

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Steering wheel remote control

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The shape may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications. For more
information, see "Quick Reference Guide" that is separately provided.
Voice Recognition
button
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)
 Press to start voice recognition.
Press and hold to start voice recognition of a connected
smartphone via phone projection. (The button's operation
may vary depending on smartphone specifications.)
MODE button
 Press the button repeatedly to change the system mode
(radio, media, etc.).
Press and hold the button to display the function settings
screen.
Volume lever/
button
(+/-)
 Adjust the volume.
Mute button
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)
 Press the button to mute or unmute the volume (except
for navigation sound).
Press the button to pause or resume playback.
Move lever/
button
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/)
 While listening to the radio, switch between the stations
on the preset list. Press and hold to search for a station.
While playing media, change the track/file. Press and hold
to rewind or fast forward (except for the Bluetooth audio
mode).
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Call button
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)
 Before connection of Bluetooth: Press to display the
Bluetooth connection window.
After connection of Bluetooth: Press to display the
recent calls list. To redial the last call number, press and
hold the button. When a call comes in, press to answer
the call.
During a Bluetooth call: Press to switch to Call Waiting.
Press and hold to switch between the system and
mobile phone.
End Call button
(
)
(if equipped)
 After connection of Bluetooth: When a call comes in,
press to reject the call.
During a Bluetooth call: Press to end a call.

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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.
Some functions may not be active while driving to ensure safety. Those functions run only
when the vehicle is stationary. In order to use them, first stop the vehicle.
When the screen is not displayed, the volume is muted, or other system failures occur,
immediately stop using the system. When you use the faulty system continuously, it may
cause fire, electric shock, or fatal system failure.

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Using the Android Auto
1 On the All Menus screen, press Android Auto.
2 Perform the desired function.
To run the functions for phone, music, or navigation on the smartphone, press the
corresponding app icon.

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When you are using your smartphone′s navigation via phone projection, sounds
from both the system′s radio/media function and the navigation will be output
through your vehicle′s speakers. When you use the Volume knob while both
sounds are being output, the navigation volume is adjusted first.
To use the Google voice recognition, press and hold the Voice Recognition button on
the steering wheel.

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By pressing the [ MODE] button on the steering wheel, you can run the media App on
your smartphone as well as the Radio/Media mode of the system.

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To specify which functions to run when the [ MODE] button on the steering wheel is
pressed, press and hold the [ MODE] button to display the settings screen.

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By pressing the Call button on the steering wheel, you can make a call via Bl\
uetooth
connection.

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When phone projection is active, you cannot change the phone projection settings. To
change the settings, remove the USB cable from your system.

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The icons on the screen are subject to change according to the policy of Google
Corporation.

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Apps or functions used through Android Auto are subject to change according to the
policy of Google Corporation. For supportable functions, visit the Android website at
https://www.android.com/auto.

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To use the functions on your smartphone with the minimized system settings, update the
smartphone OS to the latest version.

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The recognition time may differ depending on the device type, firmware, and OS version.

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Charges may apply for any mobile data used while Android Auto is running.

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Some functions may not work properly depending on the network signal strength.

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Avoid interacting with the smartphone while using Android Auto.

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You cannot use the following functions when Android Auto is in use.

USB mode

Apple CarPlay

Searches using the control panel or the steering wheel remote control

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Using the Apple CarPlay
1 On the All Menus screen, press Apple CarPlay.
2 Perform the desired function.
To run any of functions (phone, messaging, navigation, etc.) on your iPhone, press the
corresponding function icon.

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When you are using your smartphone′s navigation via phone projection, sounds
from both the system′s radio/media function and the navigation will be output
through your vehicle′s speakers. When you use the Volume knob while both
sounds are being output, the navigation volume is adjusted first.
To run the Siri voice recognition, press and hold the Voice Recognition button on the
steering wheel.

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By pressing the [ MODE] button on the steering wheel, you can run the media App on
your smartphone as well as the Radio/Media mode of the system.

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To specify which functions to run when the [ MODE] button on the steering wheel is
pressed, press and hold the [ MODE] button to display the settings screen.

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When you receive a call, press the Call button on the steering wheel to answer it.

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When phone projection is active, you cannot change the phone projection settings. To
change the settings, remove the USB cable from your system.

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Apps or functions used through Apple CarPlay are subject to change according to the
policy of Apple Corporation. For supportable functions, visit the Apple Corporation
website at http://www.apple.com/ios/carplay .

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To use the functions on your smartphone with the minimized system settings, update the
smartphone OS to the latest version.

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The recognition time may differ depending on the device type, firmware, and OS version.

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Charges may apply for any mobile data used while Apple CarPlay is running.

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Some functions may not work properly depending on the network signal strength.

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Avoid interacting with the smartphone while using Apple CarPlay.

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You cannot use the following functions when Apple CarPlay is in use.

Bluetooth phone

USB mode

Android Auto

Browsing using the Search knob on the control panel (if equipped)

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Using the Front Heat/Ventilation and Steering Wheel
Heating Control
(if equipped)
You can adjust the seat warmer/ventilation settings to make your driving \
environment more
pleasant. You can also turn on or off the steering wheel warmer function.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Heat/Ventilation.
2 Select to view the item.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Configure specific climate control function settings.
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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
c c Turn on or off the warmer or ventilation for each seat.
d d Turn on or off the steering wheel warmer function.
e e Displays the front-seat climate control settings screen.
f f Displays the rear-seat warmer/ventilation settings screen.

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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
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 (if equipped).
 Front Climate
: Displays the front-seat climate control settings screen (if equipped).
Rear Warmer/Ventilation: Displays the rear-seat warmer/ventilation settings
screen (if equipped).

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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and
specifications.
Climate Settings
: Configure specific climate control function settings (if equipped).
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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f f 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 (if equipped).
 Front Climate
: Displays the front-seat climate control settings screen (if equipped).
Front Heat/Ventilation: Displays the front-seat warmer/ventilation settings
screen (if equipped).

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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and
specifications.
Climate Settings
: Configure specific climate control function settings (if equipped).
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to
the online user manual for the system.
Using the rear-seat conversation mode
(if equipped)
When the driver's voice cannot be delivered well to the rear seat, you can use the microphone
of the driver's seat for smooth communication.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Passenger Talk.
The passenger talk icon appears at the top right of the system screen to display its status.
2 Make conversation through the microphone of the driver's seat.

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To end the Passenger Talk mode, press End.

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When you move to another screen without pressing End, shortly press the End Call
button on the steering wheel to end the passenger talk function.

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When the Passenger Talk mode is active, the Radio/Media functions are unavailable.

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To access the online user's manual on the Passenger Talk screen, press
>
User's
Manual on Web (QR Code) and then scan the displayed QR code.