2018 KIA FORTE eco mode

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Features of your vehicle
Phone Mode
Making a call using the Steeringwheel controls
❈ The actual features in the vehicle
may differ from the illustration.
(1) Mutes audio volume.
(2) Press the button to change audio source.
FM1
➟ FM2 ➟ AM ➟ SAT1 ➟ SAT2
➟ SAT3 ➟ CD ➟ USB(iPod®) ➟
AUX ➟ My Music ➟ BT Audio
( 3 ) Raises or l ow ers speaker volume. (4) Activates voice recognition.
(5) Places and transfers calls.
Check call history and making calls
- Shortly press the [CALL] button
on the steering wheel controls.
- The call history list will be dis- played on the screen.
- Press the [CALL] button again to
connect a call to the selected
number.
Redialing the most recently called number
- Press and hold the [CALL] but-
ton on the steering wheel con-
trols.
- The most recently called number is redialed.
(6) Ends calls or cancels functions.
❈ If call history does not exist, a
screen asking whether to down-
load call history is displayed. (The
download feature may not be sup-
ported in some mobile phones)
Pairing on the Steering wheel
controls
1. Press the [CALL] button on the
steering wheel controls.
2. Select [OK] to enter the Pair Phone screen.
Vehicle Name: Name of device as shown when searching from your
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
device.
Passkey: Passkey used to pair the device.

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Voice Recognition Mode
Using Voice Recognition
Shortly press the button on the
steering wheel controls. Say a com-
mand.
If prompt feedback is in [On], then
the system will say “Please say a
command after the beep (BEEP)”.
If prompt feedback is in [On] mode,
then the system will only say
“(BEEP)”.
To change Prompt Feedback [On]/[Off], go to [SETUP]button

[System] [Prompt Feedback].
For proper recognition, say the command after the voice instruc-
tion and beep tone.
Contact List Best Practices
Use full names vs. short or singlesyllable names. (“John Smith” vs.
“Dad”, “Smith Residence” vs.
“Home”)
Avoid using special characters or hyphens. (@, &, #, /, -, *, +, etc.)
Avoid using acronyms. (“In Case of Emergency” vs. “ICE”)
Spell words completely, no abbre- viations. (“Doctor Goodman” vs.
“Dr. Goodman”)
Skipping Prompt Messages
While prompt message is being stat-
ed Shortly press the button on
the steering wheel controls.
The prompt message is immediately
ended and the beep tone will sound.
After the “Beep”, say the voice com-
mand.
Re-starting Voice Recognition
While system waits for a command
 Shortly press the button on the
steering wheel controls.
The command wait state is immedi-
ately ended and the beep tone will
sound. After the “Beep”, say the
voice command.
Ending Voice Recognition
While Voice Recognition is operating
 Press and hold the button on
the steering wheel controls.
While using voice command, pressing any steering wheel con-
trols or a different button will end
voice command.
When the system is waiting for a voice command, say “cancel” or
“end” to end voice command.
When the system is waiting for a voice command, press and hold
the button on the steering
wheel to end voice command.

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Voice Recognition and PhoneContact Tips:
The Kia Voice Recognition System
may have difficulty understanding
some accents or uncommon names.
When using Voice Recognition to
place a call, speak in a moderate
tone, with clear pronunciation.
To maximize the use of Voice
Recognition, consider these guide-
lines when storing contacts:
Use full names vs. short or single syllable names. (“John Smith” vs.
“Dad”, “Smith Residence” vs.
“Home”)
Avoid using special characters or hyphens. (@, &, #, /, -, *, +, etc.)
Avoid using acronyms. (“In Case of Emergency” vs. “ICE”)
Spell words completely, no abbre- viations. (“Doctor Goodman” vs.
“Dr. Goodman”)

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Illustration on Using Voice Recognition
Starting Voice Recognition
Shortly pressing the button:
Skipping Voice Recognition Shortly pressing the button:
Shortly pressing the button: Ending Voice Recognition
Shortly pressing the button:
while guidance message is being stated
More Help
Contacts
Cancel
More Help
Please say a command after
the beep. (BEEP)
Please say a...
Please say the contact name you want to call.
Beep~
More Help
Here are some examples of mode commands.
You can say a radio type like ‘FM’, ‘AM’, or ‘Satellite’.
You can also say a media source like ‘CD’, ‘USB’, ‘My
Music’, or ‘iPod
®’.
Additionally, there are phone commands like
‘Contacts’, ‘Call History’, or ‘Dial Number’.
You can find more detailed commands in the user's
manual.
Please say a command after the beep.
More Help
Here are some examples of mode commands.
You can say a radio type like ‘FM’, ‘AM’, or ‘Satellite’.
You can also say a media source like ‘CD’, ‘USB’, ‘My
Music’, or ‘iPod
®’.
Additionally, there are phone commands like
‘Contacts’, ‘Call History’, or ‘Dial Number’.
You can find more detailed commands in the user's
manual.
Please say a command after the beep.
Please say a command after
the beep. (BEEP)
(BEEP)

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Voice Command List
Common Commands
These commands can be used in most operations.
(However a few commands may not be available during certain operations)
CommandFunction
More HelpProvides guidance on commands that can be used
anywhere in the system.
HelpProvides guidance on commands that can be used
within the current mode.
CallCalls saved in Contacts.
Ex) Call “John Smith”
Call
on MobileCalls to the number that is saved as
“Mobile” in Contacts.
Ex) Call “John Smith” on Mobile
Call
in OfficeCalls to the number that is saved as
“Office” in Contacts.
Ex) Call “John Smith” in Office
Call
at HomeCalls to the number that is saved as
“Home” in Contacts
Ex) Call “John Smith” at Home
Call
on OtherCalls to the number that is saved as
“Other” in Contacts
Ex) Call “John Smith” on Other
PhoneProvides guidance on Phone related commands.
After saying this command, say “Favorites”,“Call
History”, “Contacts” or ”Dial Number” execute cor-
responding functions.
FavoritesDisplays the Favorite screen.
CommandFunction
Call HistoryDisplays the Call History screen.
ContactsDisplays the Contacts screen. After saying this
command, say the name of a contact saved in the
Contacts to automatically connect the call.
Dial NumberDisplays the Dial number screen. After saying this
command, you can say the number that you want
to call.
RedialConnects the last dialed call number.
TutorialProvides guidance on how to use voice recognition
and Bluetooth®connections
Radio
When listening to the radio, displays the nextradio screen. (FM1➟FM2➟AM➟ SAT1➟ SAT2➟
SAT3➟ FM1)
When listening to a different mode, displays the most recently played radio screen.
When currently listening to the FM radio, main- tains the current state.
When listening to a different mode, displays the most recently played FM screen.
FM1(FM One)Displays the FM1 screen.
FM2(FM Two)Displays the FM2 screen.
AMDisplays the AM screen.

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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.
Off: 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].
The system will reboot after the lan-
guage is changed.
Language support by region.
English, Français, Español

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(7) DISP
Turns the monitor display on/off.
(8) MUTE
When the button is pressed, stops sound and “Audio Mute” is dis-
played on LCD. (9)
SCAN
Radio mode: Previews all receiv- able broadcasts for 5 seconds
each.
Media (CD/USB/My Music) modes: Previews each song (file) for 10
seconds each.
(10) SETUP
Changes to Setup mode.
(11) TUNE knob
Radio mode: Turn to change broadcast frequencies.
Media (CD/USB/iPod®/My Music)
modes: Turn to search Tracks/
chan nels/files.
(12) CAT/FOLDER
SiriusXM Radio: Category Search.
MP3 CD/USB mode: Search Folder.

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✽ ✽NOTICE - Using an iPod®
• iPod®is a registered trademark of
Apple Inc.
• In order to use the iPod
®with
your vehicle's audio system, you
must use a dedicated iPod
®cable.
(the cable that is supplied when
purchasing iPod
®/iPhone®prod-
ucts)
• If the iPod
®is connected to the
vehicle while it is playing, a high
pitch sound could occur for
approximately 1-2 seconds imme-
diately after connecting. If possi-
ble, connect the iPod
®to the vehi-
cle with the iPod®stopped/paused.
• When the vehicle ignition is set to ACC or ON, connecting the iPod
®
through the iPod®cable will
charge the iPod®through the car
audio system.
• When connecting with the iPod
®
cable, make sure to fully insert the
jack to prevent communication
interference. (Continued)(Continued)
• When the EQ features of an exter-
nal device, such as the iPod
®, and
the audio system are both active,
EQ effects could overlap and
cause sound deterioration and dis-
tortion. Whenever possible, turn
off the EQ feature within the
external device when it is connect-
ed to the audio system.
• Noise may occur when an iPod
®or
AUX device is connected. When
such devices are not being used,
disconnect the device for storage.
• When the iPod
®or AUX device
power is connected to the power
jack, playing the external device
may result in noise. In such cases,
disconnect the power connection
before use.
• Skipping or improper operation may occur depending on the char-
acteristics of your iPod
®/iPhone®
device. (Continued)(Continued)
• If your iPhone
®is connected to
both the Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology and USB, the sound
may not be properly played. In
your iPhone
®, select the Dock con-
nector or Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology to change the sound
output (source).
• iPod
®mode cannot be operated
when the iPod®cannot be recog-
nized due to versions that do not
support communication protocols.
• For fifth generation iPod
®Nano
devices, the iPod®may not be rec-
ognized when the battery level is
low. Please charge the iPod
®for
use.
• The search/play orders shown within the iPod
®device may differ
from the orders shown within the
audio system.
• If the iPod
®malfunctions due to
an iPod®device defect, reset the
iPod®and try again. (To learn
more, refer to your iPod®manual)
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