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Park the vehicle when connect-
ing the head unit with the mobile
phone.
Bluetooth®connection may
become intermittently discon-
nected in some mobile phones.
Follow these steps to try again.
1. Within the mobile phone, turn
the
Bluetooth®function off/on
and try again.
2. Turn the mobile phone power Off/On and try again.
3. Completely remove the mobile phone battery, reboot, and then
again.
4. Reboot the Audio Video Navigation System and try
again.
5. Delete all paired devices, pair and try again.
Handsfree call quality and volume may differ depending on the model
of your mobile phone.
Voice Recognition
When using the voice recognitionfeature, only commands listed
within the user's manual are sup-
ported.
Be aware that during the operation of the voice recognition system,
pressing any key other than the key terminate voice recogni-
tion mode.
For superior voice recognition per- formance, position the microphone
used for voice recognition above
the head of the driver’s seat and
maintain a proper position when
saying commands.
Within the following situations, voice recognition may not function
properly due to external sound.
- When the windows and sunroofare open
- When the wind of the cooling / heating device is strong
- When entering and passing through tunnels
(Continued)(Continued)
- When driving on rugged anduneven roads
- During severe rain (heavy rains, windstorms)
Phone related voice commands can be used only when a
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
device is connected.
When making calls by stating a name, the corresponding contact
must be downloaded and stored
within the audio system.
After downloading the
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology phone book,
it takes some times to convert the
phone book data into voice infor-
mation. During this time, voice
recognition may not properly oper-
ate.
Pronounce the voice commands naturally and clearly as if in a nor-
mal conversation.
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Press the key Select
[System] Select menu through
TUNE knob
Memory Information
Displays currently used memory and
total system memory.
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[System] Select menu through
TUNE knob
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Press the key Select
[System] Select menu through
TUNE knob
Memory Information
Displays currently used memory and
total system memory.
Select [Memory Information] OK
The currently used memory is dis-
played on the left side while the total
system memory is displayed on the
right side.
Prompt Feedback
This feature is used to change voice
command feedback between Normal
and Expert modes.
Select [Prompt Feedback] Set
through
TUNEknob
On : This mode is for beginner users and provides detailed
instructions during voice command
operation. This mode is for expert users
and omits some information during
voice command operation. (When
using Expert mode, guidance
instructions can be heard through
the [Help] or [Menu] commands.
Language
This menu is used to set the display
and voice recognition language.
Select [Language] Set through
TUNE knob
❈ The system will reboot after the
language is changed.
❈ Language support by region
- English, Francais, Espanol
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RADIO : FM, AM or SiriusXM
SEEK
Press the key
1 second): A utomatically searches
for the next station.
more than 1 second): While holding the
key, frequency changes without
stopping. When the key is released,
automatically searches for the next
frequency from that point.
Preset SEEK
Press the ~ key
1 second): Plays the frequency
saved in the corresponding key.
than 1 second): Pressing and hold-
ing the desired key from ~ will save the currently playing
broadcast to the selected key and
sound a BEEP.
SCAN
Press the key
1 second): The broadcast frequen-
cy increases and previews each
broadcast for 5 seconds each. After
scanning all frequencies, returns
and plays the current broadcast fre-
quency.
than 1 second): Previews the
broadcasts saved in Preset ~ for 5 seconds each.
Selecting through manual
search
Turn the TUNE knob left/right to
adjust the frequency.
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1
SCAN
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Preset
Press the key ~
Shortly pressing the key (less than1 second): Plays the frequency
saved in the corresponding key.
Pressing and holding the key (more than 1 second): Pressing
and holding the desired key from ~ will save the current
broadcast to the selected key and
sound a BEEP.
✽ ✽ Troubleshooting
1. Antenna Error
If this message is displayed, the
antenna or antenna cable is bro-
ken or unplugged. Please consult
with your Kia dealership.
2. No Signal If this message is displayed, it
means that the antenna is covered
and that the SiriusXM Satellite
Radio signal is not available.
Ensure the antenna is uncovered
and has a clear view of the sky.
Tune
Rotate TUNE knob : Changes
the channel number or scrolls cat-
egory list.
Press TUNE knob : Selects the menu.
Menu
Select category menu through the
TUNE knob Press the
key Select [ Info] through the
TUNE knob or key
Info (Information)
Displays the Artist/Song info of the
current song.
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MENU
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Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
AUDIO
What is Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology
?
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
allows devices to be connected in a
short distance, including hands-free
devices, stereo headsets, wireless
remote controllers, etc. For more
information, visit the
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology website at
www
.Bluetooth.com.
Before using Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology audio features
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
audio may not be supported
depending on the compatibility of
your
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology mobile phone.
In order to use
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology audio, you must first
pair and connect the
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology mobile
phone. The Bluetooth
®word mark and
logos are registered trademarks
owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and
any use of such marks by Kia is
under license. Other trademarks
and trade names are those of their
respective owners. A Bluetooth
®
enabled cell phone is required to
use
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology.
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
audio can be used only when the
[Audio Streaming] of Phone is
turned .
On
WARNING
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 sys-
tems which take the driver’s
eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a vehi-
cle or which are not permissible
by law should never be used dur-
ing operation of the vehicle.
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Pairing a
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology Device
What is Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology Pairing?
Pairing refers to the process of syn-
chronizing your
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology phone or device with the
car audio system for connection.
Pairing is necessary to connect and
use the
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology feature.
The
Bluetooth®word mark and logos
are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of
such marks by Kia is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names
are those of their respective owners.
A
Bluetooth®enabled cell phone is
required to use
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology.
WARNING
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 sys-
tems which take the driver’s
eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a vehi-
cle or which are not permissible
by law should never be used dur-
ing operation of the vehicle.
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Pairing through [PHONE]
Setup
Press the key Select
[Phone] Select [Pair Phone]
Select TUNE knob
1. The following steps are the sameas those described in the section
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Setup
Press the key Select
[Phone] Select [Pair Phone]
Select TUNE knob
1. The following steps are the sameas those described in the section
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Pairing through [PHONE]
Setup
Press the key Select
[Phone] Select [Pair Phone]
Select TUNE knob
1. The following steps are the sameas those described in the section
"When No Devices have been
Paired" on the previous page.
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
features supported within the vehi-
cle are as follows. Some features
may not be supported depending
on your
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology device.
- Outgoing/Incoming Handsfree calls
- Operations during a call (Switch to Private, Switch to call waiting,
MIC on/off)
- Downloading Call History
- Downloading Mobile Contacts
-
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
device auto connection
- Bluetooth Audio Streaming
Up to five
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology devices can be paired
to the Car Handsfree system.
Only one
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology device can be con-
nected at a time.
Other devices cannot be paired while a
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology device is connected. Only
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology Handsfree and
Bluetooth audio related features
are supported.
Bluetooth related operations are possible only within devices that
support Handsfree or audio fea-
tures, such as a
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology mobile phone
or a Bluetooth audio device.
If a connected
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology device becomes dis-
connected due to being out of
communication range, turning the
device OFF, or a
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology communica-
tion error, corresponding
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
devices are automatically
searched and reconnected.
If the system becomes unstable due to communication errors between
the car Handsfree and the
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
device, reset the device by turning
off and back on again. Upon reset-
ting
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
device, the system will be restored.
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Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology Setting
The Bluetooth®word mark and logos
are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of
such marks by Kia is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names
are those of their respective owners.
A
Bluetooth®enabled cell phone is
required to use
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology.
Pairing a New Device
Press the key Select
[Phone] Select [Pair Phone]
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
devices can be paired with the audio
system.
For more information, refer to the
“Pairing through Phone Setup” sec-
tion within
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology.
Viewing Paired Phone List
Press the key Select
[Phone] Select [Phone List]
This feature is used to view mobile
phones that have been paired with
the audio system. Upon selecting a
paired phone, the setup menu is dis-
played.
For more information, refer to the
“Setting
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology Connection” section
within
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology.
SETUPSETUP
WARNING
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 sys-
tems which take the driver’s
eyes, attention and focus away
from the safe operation of a vehi-
cle or which are not permissible
by law should never be used dur-
ing operation of the vehicle.