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■Voice Recognition Activation
in the Bluetooth®wireless technology
System can be activated in the follow-
ing conditions:
- Button Activation
The voice recognition system will be
active when the button is pressed
and after the sound of a Beep.
- Active Listening The voice recognition system will be
active for a period of time when the
Voice Recognition system has asked
for a customer response.
from zero to nine while number greater
than ten will not be recognized.
tion mode in following cases : When
pressing the button and saying
“cancel” following the beep. When not
making a call and pressing the
button. When voice recognition has
failed 3 consecutive times.
will announce what commands are
available.
■Menu tree
The menu tree identifies available voice
recognition Bluetooth®wireless technol-
ogy functions.
✽
✽ Tip
■Voice Operation
To get the best performance out of the
Voice Recognition System, observe the
followings:
- Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as possible. Close the window
to eliminate surrounding noise
(traffic noise, vibration sounds,
etc), which may disturb recogniz-
ing the voice command correctly.
- Speak a command after a beep sound within 5 seconds. Otherwise
the command will not be received
properly.
- Speak in a natural voice without pausing between words.
- While receiving voice commands, press the button on the steer-
ing wheel remote controller to ter-
minate guidance. Voice command
will convert back to waiting mode
to allow the user to say a new voice
command.
Call [Name]Ex) Call John (at Home)
Ex) Dial 911
Dial [Number]
Redial
Call Back
Add entryPhonebook
Change name
Delete name
By phone
By voice
CallBy name
By number
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■Making a Phone Call
➀Press button.
➁Say the following command.- Call : Connects the call to John.
- Call on : Connects the call to John’s mobile phone number.
- Call at : Connects the call to john’s home number.
- Call in : Connects the call to John’s office number.
Note:
Calls can be immediately connected
to contacts who name or voice tag are
saved in the phonebook(or contacts).
A phone call can be made by speaking
names registered in the audio system.
➀Press button.
➁Say “Call”.
\bSay “By name” when prompted.
➃Say desired name (in Phonebook or
voice tag).
➄Say desired location (phone number
type). Only stored locations can be
selected.
➅ Say “Yes” to confirm and make a call.
✽ ✽ Tip
A shortcut to each of the following func-
tions is available:
1. Say “Call Name”
A phone call can be made by dialing the
spoken numbers. The system can recog-
nize single digits from zero to nine.
➀Press button.
➁Say “Call”.
\bSay “By number” when prompted.
➃Say desired phone numbers.
➄Say “Dial” to complete the number and
make a call.
✽ ✽ Tip
A shortcut to each of the following func-
tions is available:
➀Say “Dial Number”
➁Say “Dial ”
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■Phone Book (In-Vehicle)
Phone numbers and voice tags can be
registered. Entries registered in the
phone can also be transferred.
➀Press button.
➁Say "Phonebook".
- The system replies with all available commands.
- To skip the information message, press again and then a beep is
heard.
\bSay “Add Entry”.
➃Say “By Voice” to proceed.
➄Say the name of the entry when
prompted.
➅Say “Yes” to confirm.
\fSay the phone number of that entry
when prompted.
➇Say “Store” if phone number input is
finished.
➈ Say a phone number type. “Home”,
“Work”, “Mobile”, “Other” or “Default” is
available.
➉ Say “Yes” to complete adding entry.
Say “Yes” to store additional location
for this contact, or say “Cancel” to fin-
ish the process.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
- The system can recognize single digits
from zero to nine. Numbers that are
ten or greater cannot be recognized.
- You can enter each digit individually or group digits together in preferred
string lengths.
- To speed up input, it is a good idea to group all digits into a continuous string.
- Recommend to enter the numbers constituted an grouping within all
digit numbers to dial 995 / 734 / 0000
- The display corresponding to each operation appears on the screen as fol-
lows:
Input operation example: 1. Say: “Nine, nine, five”
➟ Display: “995”
2. And say: “Seven, three, four”
➟ Display: “995734”
➀Press button.
➁Say "Phonebook".
\bSay "Add Entry" after prompt.
➃Say "By Phone" to proceed.
➄Say “Yes” to confirm.
➅ Your phone will start to transfer
phone/contact list to the audio system.
This process may take over 10 min- utes depending on the phone model
and number of entries
\fWait till the audio displays “Transfer
Complete” message.
Changing Name
The registered names can be modified.
➀Press button.
➁Say “Phonebook”.
\bSay “Change Name” after prompt.
➃Say the name of the entry (voice tag).
➄Say “Yes” to confirm.
➅ Say new desired name.
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Deleting Name
The registered names can be deleted.
➀Press button.
➁Say “Phonebook”.
\bSay “Delete Name” after prompt.
➃Say the name of the entry (voice tag).
➄Say “Yes” to confirm.
■Bluetooth®wireless technology Audio
Speaker Adaptation
Speaker adaptation will improve perform-
ance of voice recognition system to a
particular user voice.
This will degrade the performance for
other users.
➀Press button for 10sec.
➁Say “Record profile”.
\bSay “Yes”.
➃Say the word displayed on Radio.
➀Press button for 10sec.
➁Say “Delete profile”.
\bSay “Yes”.
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■ Key matrix
No.
Class
Paired H/P Empty Disconnected
1 SHORT
LONG
SHORT
SHORT LONG
[10sec]
LONG
[10sec] Normal mode
BT SETUP menuIncoming Call
Outgoing Call
Active Call2nd Call
Not Paired Not Connecting--Accept Call
Connected
-
2nd call
1st Call:waiting 2nd Call:active 2nd Call
2nd Call:waiting 1st Call:active
KEY
---
- -
-
Transfer call:secret call
End Call
VR
MODE Cancel VR
MODE Cancel VR
MODE Cancel VR
MODE Cancel Reject Call End Call End Call
-
Active
-
-
Active Speaker
Adaptation
(Only English)
- Active
- Active
-Speaker
Adaptation
(Only English)
-
- -
- -
- -
- -
-
--
2
3
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Before driving / 5-3
ENGINE START/STOP button / 5-5
Starting the hybrid system / 5-7
Automatic transaxle / 5-9
Brake system / 5-14
Cruise control system / 5-27
Economical operation / 5-31
Special driving conditions / 5-33
Winter driving / 5-37
Vehicle load limit / 5-40
Vehicle weight / 5-45
Trailer towing / 5-45
Driving your vehicle
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Be sure the exhaust system does
not leak.
The exhaust system should be checked
whenever the vehicle is raised to change
the oil or for any other purpose. If you
hear a change in the sound of the
exhaust or if you drive over something
that strikes the underneath side of the
car, have the exhaust system checked as
soon as possible by an authorized Kia
dealer.
WARNING - Engine
exhaust
Do not inhale exhaust fumes or
leave your engine running in a
enclosed area for a prolonged time.
Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, a colorless, odorless
gas that can cause unconscious-
ness and death by asphyxiation.
WARNING - Open
trunk
Do not drive with the trunk open.
Poisonous exhaust gases can enter
the passenger compartment
If you must drive with the trunk
open proceed as follows:
1. Close all windows.
2. Open side vents.
3. Set the air intake control at"Fresh", the air flow control at
"Floor" or "Face" and the fan at
the highest speed.
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Driving your vehicle
Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-ror(s), and outside lights are clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid
should be checked on a regular basis,
with the exact interval depending on the
fluid. Further details are provided in
Section 7, “Maintenance”.
Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all controls areeasily reached.
Buckle your seat belt.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are famil-
iar with your vehicle and its equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING - Distracted
driving
Focus on the road while driving.
The driver's primary responsibility
is in the safe and legal operation of
the vehicle. Use of any handled
devices, other equipment or vehicle
systems that distract the drive
should not be used during vehicle
operation.
WARNING - Check
surrounding
Always check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for people,
especially children, before putting a
vehicle into D (Drive) or R
(Reverse).