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✽NOTICE - Using Voice
Recognition
• When using the voice recognition
feature, only commands listed
within the user's manual are sup-
ported.
• Be aware that during the opera-
tion of the voice recognition sys-
tem, pressing any button other
than the button terminates the
voice recognition mode.
• For optimal voice recognition per-
formance, position your head
below the microphone above the
driver’s seat and maintain proper
position when speaking voice com-
mands.
• Within the following situations,
voice recognition may not function
properly due to external sound.
- When the windows and sunroof
are open
- When the blower AC/heater is
set to high
- When entering and passing
through tunnels
- When driving on rugged and
uneven roads
- During severe rain (heavy rains,
windstorms)
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• Phone related voice commands can
be used only when a Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology device is con-
nected.
• 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
operate.
• Pronounce the voice commands
naturally and clearly as if in a nor-
mal conversation.
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Radio Mode
With the Radio Mode Button
Seek
Press the [SEEK/TRACK]button.
• Shortly pressing the button:
Automatically searches for the next
station.
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Radio Mode
With the Radio Mode Button
Seek
Press the [SEEK/TRACK]button.
• Shortly pressing the button:
Automatically searches for the next
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Radio Mode
With the Radio Mode Button
Seek
Press the [SEEK/TRACK]button.
• Shortly pressing the button:
Automatically searches for the next
station.
• Pressing and holding the button:
While holding the button, frequen-
cy changes without stopping.
When the button is released, auto-
matically searches for the next fre-
quency from that point.Preset Seek
Press the [1]~[6]buttons.
• Shortly pressing the button: Plays
the frequency saved in the corre-
sponding button.
• Pressing and holding the button:
Pressing and holding the desired
button from [1]~[6]will save the
currently playing broadcast to the
selected button and sound a BEEP.
Scan
Press the [SCAN]button.
• Shortly pressing the button: The
broadcast frequency increases
and previews each broadcast for 5
seconds each. After scanning all
frequencies, returns and plays the
current broadcast frequency.
• Pressing and holding the button:
Previews the broadcasts saved in
preset[1]~[6]buttons for 5 sec-
onds each.Selecting through manual search
Tu r n t h e TUNEknob left/right to
adjust the frequency.
MENU: Radio
Within[MENU]button is the A.Store
(Auto Store).
A.Store (Auto Store): [1]Button
Select A.Store (Auto Store) to save
frequencies with superior reception
to preset [1]~[6]buttons. If no fre-
quencies are received, then the most
recently received frequency will be
broadcast.
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Preset
Press the [1]~[6]buttons.
• Shortly pressing the button: Plays
the channel saved in the corre-
sponding button.
• Pressing and holding the button:
Pressing and holding the desired
button from [1]~[6]will save the
current broadcast to the selected
button 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
TUNEknob: Changes the
channel number or scrolls catego-
ry list.
• Press
TUNEknob: Selects the
menu.
Menu: SiriusXM Radio
Press the [MENU]button.
Info (Information): [1]Button
Displays the Artist/Song info of the
current song.
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MENU: Audio CD
Press the Audio CD mode [MENU]
button to set the Repeat, Random,
Information features.
Repeat: [1]Button
Repeat the current song.
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Press the Audio CD mode [MENU]
button to set the Repeat, Random,
Information features.
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MENU: Audio CD
Press the Audio CD mode [MENU]
button to set the Repeat, Random,
Information features.
Repeat: [1]Button
Repeat the current song.
Press RPT again to turn off.
Random: [2]Button
Randomly play songs within the cur-
rent CD.
Press RDM again to turn off.
Information: [3]Button
Display information for the current
song.
Press the [MENU]button to turn off
info display.
MENU: MP3 CD/USB
Press the MP3 CD/USB mode
[MENU]button to set the Repeat,
Folder Random, Folder Repeat, All
Random, Information, and Copy fea-
tures.
Repeat: [1]Button
Repeat the current song.
Press RPT again to turn off.
Folder Random: [2]Button
Randomly play songs within the cur-
rent folder.
Press F.RDM again to turn off.
Folder Repeat: [3]Button
Repeat songs within the current fold-
er.
Press F.RPT again to turn off.All Random: [4]Button
Randomly play all songs within the
CD/USB.
Press A.RDM again to turn off.
Information: [5]Button
Display information for the current
song.
Press the [MENU]button to turn off
info display.
Copy: [6]Button
This is used to copy the current song
into My Music. You can play the
copied Music in My Music mode.
If another button is pressed while
copying is in progress, a pop up ask-
ing you whether to cancel copying is
displayed.
If another media is connected or
inserted (USB, CD, iPod
®, AUX)
while copying is in progress, copying
is canceled.
Music will not be played while copy-
ing is in progress.
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MENU: iPod®
In iPod®mode, press the [MENU]
button to set the Repeat, Random,
Information and Search features.
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In iPod®mode, press the [MENU]
button to set the Repeat, Random,
Information and Search features.
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MENU: iPod®
In iPod®mode, press the [MENU]
button to set the Repeat, Random,
Information and Search features.
Repeat: [1]Button
Repeat the current song.
Press RPT again to turn repeat off.
Random: [2]Button
Plays all songs within the currently
playing category in random order.
Press RDM again to turn off.Information: [3]Button
Displays information for the current
song.
Press the [MENU]button to turn off
info display.
Search: [4]Button
Displays iPod®category list.
While in iPod
®category sublists,
press the [MENU]button to move up
to the parent category.
MENU: AUX
AUX is used to play external MEDIA
currently connected with the AUX
terminal.
AUX mode will automatically start
when an external device is connect-
ed with the AUX terminal.
If an external device is connected,
you can also press the [MENU]but-
ton to change to AUX mode.
AUX mode cannot be started unless
there is an external device connect-
ed to the AUX terminal.
✽NOTICE - Using the AUX
Fully insert the AUX cable into the
AUX terminal for use.
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Features of your vehicle
MENU: My Music
In My Music mode, press the
[MENU]button to set the Repeat,
Random, Information, Delete, Delete
All and Delete Selection features.
Repeat: [1]Button
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In My Music mode, press the
[MENU]button to set the Repeat,
Random, Information, Delete, Delete
All and Delete Selection features.
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MENU: My Music
In My Music mode, press the
[MENU]button to set the Repeat,
Random, Information, Delete, Delete
All and Delete Selection features.
Repeat: [1]Button
Repeats the currently playing song.
Press RPT again to turn repeat off.
Random: [2]Button
Plays all songs in random order.
Press RDM again to turn random off.
Information: [3]Button
Displays information for the current
song.
Press the [MENU]button to turn off
info display.Delete: [4]Button
Deletes currently playing file.
In the play screen, pressing delete
will delete the currently playing song.
Deletes file from list.
➀Select the file you wish to delete
by using the TUNEknob.
➁Press the [MENU]button and
select [Delete] from the menu to
delete the selected file.
Delete All: [5]Button
Deletes all songs of My Music.Delete Selection: [6]Button
Songs within My Music are selected
and deleted.
➀Select the songs you wish to
delete from the list.
➁After selecting, press [MENU]but-
ton and select [Delete] from the
menu.
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✽NOTICE - Using the My Music
• Even if memory is available, a
maximum of 6,000 songs can be
stored.
• The same song can be copied up to
1,000 times.
• Memory info can be checked in
the System menu of Setup.
MENU: Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology Audio
If BT Audio is selected, Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology audio will start
playing.
Audio may not automatically start
playing in some mobile phones.
• Play/Stop:
Press the
TUNEknob to play and
pause the current song.
The title/artist info may not be sup-
ported in some mobile phones.
When it is not supported, no title or
artist will be displayed.
• Previous/Next song
Press[
SEEK/TRACK] button to play
previous or next song.
The previous song/next song/play/
pause functions may not be support-
ed in some mobile phones.
WARNING - Distracted
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 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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Contacts: [3]Button
Displays the Contacts list screen.
If you select the [Contacts] but there
is no contacts data stored, a prompt
is displayed which asks to download
contacts data.
Setup: [4]Button
Displays Phone related settings.
This feature may not be supported in
some mobile phones. For more infor-
mation on download support, refer to
your mobile phone’s user manual.Answering a Call
Answering a call with a
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology device connect-
ed will display the following screen.
To accept the call, press [CALL]but-
ton on the steering wheel while the
call is incoming.
• Caller: Displays the other party’s
name when the incoming caller is
saved within your contacts.
• Incoming Number: Displays the
incoming number.
✽NOTICE
• When an incoming call pop-up is
displayed, most Audio and SETUP
mode features are disabled. Only
the call volume will operate.
• The telephone number may not be
properly displayed in some mobile
phones.