steering wheel KIA SPORTAGE 2021 Quick Reference Guide

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Steering wheel remote control
Note: Depending on vehicle models and specifications, the
illustration above may differ from the product′s actual appearance and layout.
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a Voice recognition button () \225Press to start or end voice recognition of a connected smartphone
via phone projection. (The button’s operation may vary depending
on smartphone specifications.)
b MODE button \225Press to change the mode (radio, media, etc.). \225Press and hold to turn the radio/media function on or off.
c Volume lever (+/-)/Mute button () \225Push up or down to adjust the volume. \225Press to mute or unmute the system. \225While playing media, press to pause or resume playback (except for
the iPod mode).
d Up/Down lever (/) \225While using an AV function, change the station/track/file. \225While listening to the radio, push and hold to search for a station. \225While playing media, push and hold to rewind or fast forward
(except for the Bluetooth audio mode).
e Call/Answer button () \225Press to start connecting a mobile phone via Bluetooth. \225After a Bluetooth phone connection is made, press to access your
call history. Press and hold to dial the most recent phone number.
When a call comes in, press to answer the call.
\225During a call, press to switch between the active call and the held
call. Press and hold to switch the call between the system and the
mobile phone.
f Call end button ()

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\334Warning
\225Driving 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.
\225Some functions may be disabled for safety reasons while the vehicle
is moving. They work only when the vehicle stops. Park your vehicle
in a safe location before using any of them.
\225Stop using the system if it malfunctions, such as no audio output or
display. If you continue using the system when it is malfunctioning, it
may lead to a fire, electric shock, or system failure.
\335 Caution
\225You can turn on the system when the key ignition switch is placed in
the ″ACC″ or ″ON″ position. Using the system for an extended period
without the engine running drains the battery. If you plan on using
the system for a long time, start the engine.
\225If you turn on your system without starting the engine, a battery
warning will appear. Once the engine starts, the battery warning will
disappear.

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Using phone projection
Phone projection enables you to connect your Android smartphone or
iPhone to your system and use their functions via the system. You can
perform and control your smartphone applications by using the larger
screen and enhance your use of the system.
\334Warning
\225Driving 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.
\225Do not adjust or set up any phone settings while driving. You may
lose your steering control which could cause an accident and severe
bodily injuries.
\335 Caution
\225Using an approved USB cable provided by your smartphone
manufacturer is recommended. Using unapproved USB cables may
cause a phone projection error or a system malfunction.
\225Use only applications that are compatible with phone projection.
Using incompatible applications may cause problems for your system
or smartphone.
\225Only compatible applications will be displayed on the phone
projection screen. You can also check compatible applications by
visiting the following websites:
-Apple CarPlay: https://www.apple.com/ios/carplay
-Android Auto: https://www.android.com/auto

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3 If your iPhone is locked, unlock it and agree to use
phone projection.
\225When the iPhone is recognized successfully, Apple CarPlay
appears on the Home screen.
4 On the Home screen, touch Apple CarPlay.
5 Use your iPhone′s functions, such as calling and
messaging, on your system.
\225Touch an icon on the screen to run an application or perform a
function. Touch the KIA icon (
) to move to the Home screen of
your system.
\225 Press the [] button on the steering wheel to start Siri.
\225Press the [] button on the steering wheel to answer an
incoming call.
6 To end Apple CarPlay, remove the USB cable from your
system.

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2 Connect your smartphone to the USB port in your
vehicle via the cable supplied with the smartphone.
\225If you are connecting the device for phone projection for the first
time, read the message on the notification pop-up window and
touch OK.
\335Caution
Do not connect and disconnect a USB connector repeatedly in a
short time. Doing so may cause an error in the device or a system
malfunction.
3 If your smartphone is locked, unlock it and agree to use
phone projection.
\225When the smartphone is recognized successfully, Android Auto
appears on the Home screen.
4 On the Home screen, touch Android Auto.
5 Use your smartphone′s functions, such as calling and
messaging, on your system.
\225Touch an icon on the screen to run an application or perform a
function.
\225Press the [] button on the steering wheel to start Google voice
recognition.
\225 Press the [] button on the steering wheel to start using
Bluetooth call functions.
6 To end Android Auto, remove the USB cable from your
system.

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Using the radio
Turning on the radio
On the Home screen, touch All Menus > Radio.
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a Display the options list.
\225 Station List: Access the list of available radio stations.
\225Delete Presets: Delete saved radio stations from the preset list.
\225Sound Settings: Customize the system sound settings.
b Return to the previous level.
c Radio station information
d Preset list
e Select a radio mode.
f Set to display text information received from the current
broadcasting station.
g Preview each radio station for five seconds and select the station you
want.
\334 Warning
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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\334Warning
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.
\333Note
\225When you connect an Apple device, playback does not start
automatically and the AV information area remains in the previous
mode. You cannot touch the AV information area to start playback. To
start the media player in the iPod mode, press the [ MEDIA] button on
the control panel.
\225 Depending on vehicle models and specifications, available buttons or
the appearance and layout of the USB port in your vehicle may vary.

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Controlling the media player
Use the buttons at the bottom of the playback screen to control the
media player.
Pausing/Resuming playback
Touch to pause playback. Touch to resume playing your music.
Rewinding/Fast forwarding
Touch and hold or to rewind or fast forward. Alternatively,
Alternatively, press and hold the [
SEEK] or [TRACK ] button on
the control panel.
\225 You can also push and hold the [/] lever on the steering
wheel.
Restarting the current playback
After the song has played for 3 seconds, touch or press the
button on the control panel to restart the current song.
\225 You can also push the [/] lever downward on the steering
wheel.

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Playing the previous or next song
To play the previous song, touch or press the [ SEEK] button
on the control panel within the first 3 seconds of the current song. To
play the next song, touch
or press the [ TRACK ] button on the
control panel.
\225 You can also use the [/] lever on the steering wheel.
\333 Note
\225If more than 3 seconds of playback have elapsed, touch
twice or press the [ SEEK] button on the control panel twice to
play the previous song.
\225 On the control panel, turn the [ FILE] knob to find the desired
song and press the knob within five seconds to play the file.
\225 If no control is detected within five seconds, the search is
canceled and the screen displays information about the song
currently playing.
Playing repeatedly
Touch to play a file on repeat.
\225Each time you press the button, the corresponding mode icon
appears on the button.
\333 Note
Depending on the current playlist, available repeat play modes may
vary.
Playing in random order
Touch to shuffle the play order.

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Using Bluetooth
Connecting Bluetooth devices
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless networking technology. Via
Bluetooth, you can connect nearby mobile devices wirelessly to send and
receive data between connected devices. This enables you to use your
devices effectively.
To use Bluetooth, you must first connect a Bluetooth-enabled device to
your system, such as a mobile phone or an MP3 player. Ensure that the
device you want to connect supports Bluetooth.
\334Warning
Park your vehicle in a safe location before connecting Bluetooth devices.
Distracted driving can cause a traffic accident and lead to personal injury
or death.
\333Note
\225On your system, you can use only Bluetooth Handsfree and Audio
features. Connect a mobile device that supports the Bluetooth
Handsfree or Audio feature.
\225For more information on Bluetooth-enabled devices and their
functional compatibility, visit the KIA Motors America website ( https://
www.kia.com).
[ Pairing devices with your system
For Bluetooth connections, first pair your device with your system to add
it to the system′s list of Bluetooth devices. You can register up to five
devices.
1 On the Home screen, touch All Menus > Setup >
Bluetooth > Bluetooth Connection > Add New.
\225 If you are pairing a device with your system for the first time, you
can also press the [
] button on the steering wheel. Alternatively,
on the Home screen, touch All Menus > Phone.