GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SOUL EV
Congratulations on Your New Kia Purchase!
Your new Kia vehicle has been designed, engineered and manufactured to provide you with years of comfortable and dependable driving. Kia is
committed to quality, innovation, safety and — above all — your satisfaction.
Using This Guide
The information contained in this guide is a brief overview that will help you become familiar with the operation and features of your new Kia vehicle. The flipbook format facilitates information access, while the detailed illustrations help to ensure the instructions are easy to follow.
This Features & Functions Guide, and the specific operational and safety information it provides, is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual. In the interest of your safety and that of your family, and to help you avoid risks that may result in death or serious injury, Kia reminds you to carefully read your Owner’s Manual in order to fully familiarize yourself with the important information it contains.
While the information contained in this guide is accurate at the time of printing, Kia may change vehicle specifications without notice in advance or after the fact, and assumes no liability in connection with such changes.
www.kia.com
Consumer - Roadside Assistance 1-800-333-4KIA (4542)
See Back Pages for Vehicle Maintenance Schedule Always check the Owner’s Manual for complete operating information and safety warnings.
Available on the App Store, the Kia AR Owner’s Manual
App uses AR (Augmented Reality) technology to provide tips and useful information about your vehicle.
To use the Kia AR Owner’s Manual App:
• Simply scan the interior or engine (motor) room of your vehicle with your smart phone or tablet, select feature/component and view the video guide.
• If you are unable to scan the vehicle, use the AR Manual (without scan) menu, select feature/component and view the video guide.
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VIDEOS & QR CODES - SMARTPHONES, TABLETS AND COMPUTERS
1 If you’re having trouble scanning codes, check the following: •The code should be centered and focused in your mobile device’s camera screen •Consider moving your device closer to or farther away from the code •The code should be well lit, without significant shadow
•Avoid scanning from a significant angle •Confirm that the device’s app supports 2D QR Code scanning •Try another QR Code Reader App; not all apps are created equal
2 After scanning, if a “connecting” message appears and then nothing happens or there’s a “connection error” message, this typically indicates that your device is having trouble connecting to the Internet
3 When accessing videos on your mobile device, standard cellular data rates will apply
EV Overview Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODEKia provides a number of video resources at your disposal to assist you with becoming familiar with the features and
functions found in your Kia vehicle You can access these resources by snapping the QR Codes with your smartphone/tablet
(mobile devices) or by visiting the following website: www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos. Continue reading for a more
in-depth look at QR Codes and for instructions on how to use them
What are QR Codes?
A QR Code is a square, 2-dimensional barcode that can be
read by mobile devices loaded with an appropriate barcode
or QR Code Reader App The app reads the barcode image
and then launches/uploads the specific information the
code contains, such as URLs, text, photos, videos and so
much more
How to use QR Codes
If you have a mobile device with a QR Code Reader App, you
can snap the code with your phone and you’ll be provided
a video with additional information pertaining to the topic
For example, in the Instrument Cluster Overview section,
if you would like additional information, just snap the code
with your mobile device to view the selected Kia Features &
Functions Video
How to snap a QR Code
1 With your mobile device, download a QR Code Reader
App With many devices, you can do this through an app
store or marketplace
2 Open the QR Code Reader App on your mobile device
3 The app will utilize your device’s camera Center the code
in the camera viewing area:
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With some apps, as soon as the app recognizes the
code, it will launch the corresponding video
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With other apps, you will have to snap or take a
picture of the code The app will then launch the
corresponding video
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For operation specifics, refer to the instructions that
come with the QR Code Reader App
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REMINDER: When accessing videos on your mobile device, standard cellular data rates may apply
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) FEATURES
OFFMUSIC
MOODA
(Buttons located left of steering column)
Charging Your Electric Vehicle (Continued)
Reserved Charging* - Charging times can be set using the UVO EV Services with
Premium Navigation* settings when in EV Mode You can also use the Reserved Charging*
App on your smartphone
Reserved Charging* with the UVO Eco* App:
The UVO Eco* App can help you find the nearest charging station, displays charging-status
information and the lists the Reserved Charging* schedule On your Smartphone, go to an
app store or marketplace to download the UVO Eco* App
REMINDER: When Reserved Charging* is set and the charger is plugged in, charging of the electric vehicle will not begin until the time and date set
For more information on UVO Eco* and using the app refer to the Car Multimedia System User’s Manual.
Deactivate reserved charging - Depress the Deactivate Reserved Charging button* A to
disable the reserved charging feature when immediate charging is required
When you press the Deactivate Reserved Charge button* for immediate charging, the reserved charge setting is not completely deactivated If you need to completely deactivate the reserved charge setting, use the UVO EV Services with Premium Navigation* to finalize the deactivation
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REMINDER: For more detail and/or subsequent steps in charging your vehicle, please see the Owner’s Manual
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
A Volume buttons: Press to raise volume or to lower
speaker volume
B Talk button: Press to activate voice recognition / bring up menus /
place calls
•Mute audio or a call - To mute the audio system or a call, hold the button A
•When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command
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SET
CRUISE
RES
CANCELMODE
VOL
VOL
MODE
A
B
C
D
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
C Receive/Place Call button: Press to receive/place/transfer calls
D End Call button: Press to end a call or cancel a function
REMINDERS:
•Microphone is located in the overhead console
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Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the illustrations See your Owner’s Manual for more details
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Phonebook transfer upload time varies by phone model and with number of phonebook entries •Because of differences in phone quality, service providers and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology chip programming, functionality may differ from one phone to another
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Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Drivers should remain attentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving.
For more information, if equipped, refer to the Car Multimedia System User’s Manual or the Owner’s Manual. For Bluetooth® Wireless Technology FAQs, go to www.kia.com, Owners section, or call Consumer Information for Bluetooth® Technology at (800) 333-4KIA. Refer to your Owner’s Manual for more specific Bluetooth® Wireless Technology phone pairing and operation instructions.
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Voice Recognition and Phone Contact Tips
To help optimize the Bluetooth® Wireless
Technology Voice Recognition system, below
are some tips and reminders Improve the
performance by making a few simple changes
to your phone contacts:
•Use full names (first and last names) vs
short or single-syllable names (“John
Smith” vs “Dad," “Smith Residence” vs
“Home”)
•Avoid using special characters, emoji’s or
hyphenated names (@, &, #, /, -, *, +, etc )
•Avoid using acronyms (“In Case of
Emergency” vs “ICE”) or words with
all capital letters
•Spell words completely, no abbreviations
(“Doctor Smith” vs “Dr Smith”)
The system may have difficulty understanding
some accents or uncommon names Below are
other tips to optimize using the voice recognition
Voice Recognition Tips Video To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website
Refer to page 2 for more information
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODEBluetooth® Wireless Technology (Continued)
Pairing a Phone
For instructions on how to pair a phone, refer to the audio system’s
user’s guide or your vehicle’s Quick Start Guide
During the pairing process, be sure to accept the connection requests on the phone for phonebook download and to allow acceptance of all future Bluetooth® connection requests
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How to Place a Call
When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP
before speaking the command
There are two options for placing a call:
Standard Audio System*
• Option 1: Press the Receive/Place Call button C (system will
prompt you through call process)
• Option 2: Press the Talk button B (system will BEEP to indicate it
is ready for call placement) Then say the command “Call {name}”
or “Dial {number}”
UVO EV Services with Premium Navigation*
• Option 1: Press the Receive/Place Call button C (displays the
phone screen with number keypad or call history)
• Option 2: Press the Talk button B Then say the command
“Call {name}” or “Dial {number}”
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When placing a call, speak in a natural, moderate tone, with clear pronunciation The system may have trouble recognizing commands if you speak too soft or too loud
• Always wait for the beep before speaking any commands
• Close windows and sunroof and turn off A /C - Open windows, sunroof, weather (wind/rain), or an A /C fan operating at higher speeds can interfere with Voice Recognition
• Press the talk button and say “Help” to get a list of available commands
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
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DISP
CLOCK
SETUP
Press to select FM/AM/SiriusXM® modes
Press to Power ON/OFF Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to enter PHONE ModePress to display the SE TUP mode
Press to display the CLOCK modePress to select MEDIA modes
Rotate to change Radio/SiriusXM® Stations/Media tracks/songs/files
Press to turn the LCD display and backlight ON/OFF
Press to select previous/next Radio/SiriusXM® stations/ Media tracks/ files Press and hold to move quickly through stations/tracks/files
Standard Audio System Videos To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website
Refer to page 2 for more information
QR CODEStandard Audio System*
FM/AM/SiriusXM®/Media (USB, iPod®, Aux, Bluetooth® Audio, My Music)
Audio System Set-up Options
Press the SETUP button, then use the TUNE knob to cycle through the available
settings for each equipped audio option Press the TUNE knob to adjust the audio
option selected Audio options may include the following:
• Display settings - Mode, Illumination
• Sound settings - Position, Tone, Speed Dependent Volume, Beep
• Bluetooth® settings: Connections, Auto Connection Priority, Download Contacts,
Bluetooth® Voice Prompts
• Date/ Time settings - Set Time, Time Format, Set Date
• System settings - Memory Information, Language, Default, System Information
To adjust the Sound settings (bass, middle, treble, fader,
balance) – When in the SETUP menu, select Sound and then
Sound Setting Adjust the settings by pressing the onscreen
arrows and then return to exit
Your vehicle’s audio system may differ from that in the illustration. See your Owner’s Manual for more details.
For further audio system operations, refer to pages 25-26.
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
AUDIO SYSTEMS
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UVO EV Services / Android AutoTM / Apple CarPlay® S e tup*
UVO EV Services Registration/Activation – To use UVO EV Services:
1 Go to your vehicle and from your vehicle’s audio control unit, select the UVO menu
2 Then select the UVO settings menu and press the Activate button to register your vehicle
3 After completing the in-vehicle registration, on your smartphone go to the app store or marketplace
to download the free Kia UVO eco app
Apple CarPlay®*
Setting up and starting Apple CarPlay®:
1 Connect the Apple CarPlay® compatible iPhone with the vehicle’s
USB port using the manufacture’s cable provided with your iPhone
2 On the audio control unit's control panel, press the SETUP key
3 Press the PHONE PROJECTION button or CONNECTIVIT Y button
on the screen and select Apple CarPlay®
4 Select ENABLE APPLE CARPL AY Accept all terms, conditions and
requests on the head unit and phone in order to use Apple CarPlay®
5 From the vehicle’s home screen, select the Apple CarPlay® button,
where you’ll see all the Apple CarPlay® supported apps
Android Auto™*
Setting up Android Auto™:
1 From an Android Auto™ compatible device, download the
Android Auto™ app from the Google Play™ Store
2 Open the Android Auto™ app and proceed with the on-screen
instructions to complete setup on the mobile device
How to start Android Auto™:
1 Press the SETUP key on your audio control unit’s control panel
2 Press the PHONE PROJECTION button or CONNECTIVIT Y
button, select Android Auto™ then select ENABLE ANDROID AUTO
Accept all terms, conditions and requests on the head unit and
phone in order to use Android Auto™
3 Connect the Android™ device with the vehicle’s USB port using the
manufacturer’s cable provided with your phone
4 From the vehicle’s home screen, select the Android Auto™ button,
where you’ll see all the Android Auto™ supported apps
REMINDERS:
• Android Auto compatibility requirements: Micro-USB cable that came with your phone, OS Android™ 5 0 or higher, compatible Android smartphone and data and wireless plan for applicable feature(s)
• Apple CarPlay compatibility requirements: Apple Lightning® cable, latest iOS software, iPhone 5 or later and data and wireless plan for applicable feature(s)
• It is recommended to always update your phone to the latest operating system releaseFor further UVO EV Services System operations, refer to the Car Multimedia System User's Manual. For other audio system information, refer to pages 24-26.
AUDIO SYSTEMS
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MAP
UVO
SEEK
TRACK
RADIO
MEDIA
NAVI
PHONE
INFO
SETUP
POWER
VOL TUNE
FILEPUSH
VOICE MAP
Press to Power ON/OFF
Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to enter UVO E V Services mode
Press to select FM/AM SiriusXM® Modes
Press to select MEDIA mode
Rotate to change Radio/SiriusXM® Stations/Media tracks/files
Press to display the Map screen for the current position / VOICE modePress to display the Destination menu screenPress to enter PHONE mode
Press to display the SE TUP mode
Press to display INFO mode Press to change Radio/SiriusXM® Stations/Media tracks/files
Press to select previous/next Radio/SiriusXM® stations/ Media tracks/ files Press and hold to move quickly through stations/tracks/files
UVO EV Services with Premium Navigation*
FM/AM/SiriusXM®/Media (USB, iPod®, Aux, Bluetooth® Audio, My Music)
REMINDER: The registered MyUVO com account is activated for five years with no charges When it expires, go to MyUVO com and register for the plan of your choice Your vehicle’s audio system may differ from that in the illustration. For further operational information and using the app, refer to the Car Multimedia System User’s Manual. For other audio system information, refer to pages 24-25.
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•Navigation may be available when connected to Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay® supported smartphones
•At any time, you can interrupt Command Feedback by pressing the TALK button
•When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command
•Prolonged use of the audio control unit in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s battery
•A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the audio control unit should be operated with the engine running to prevent battery discharge
QUICK TIPSSound Settings:
To adjust the audio control unit’s sound settings:
1 Press the SETUP key on the audio control unit or the on-
screen MENU button, when in MEDIA mode
2 Select the on-screen SOUND button, or SOUND SET TINGS
3 Select the menu item (Position, Tone, Priority, Advanced)
4 Use the onscreen buttons to adjust settings
5 Press the return button to save settings