2020 KIA SOUL bluetooth

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Turning the system on or off
The following explains how to turn on or off the system. Before
using the system, be sure to read the user's manual for safe and
convenient manipulation.
Turning on the system
1 Turn on the vehicle.
2 When a safety warning message appears, read it
and touch Confirm.
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To change the display language, touch Language.
Move button
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/)
\225Changes the broadcast program
channel, music, or file while using the
Radio/Media function.
\225Press and hold the button to search a
broadcast program while listening to
the radio.
\225Press and hold the button to fast
forward or rewind while playing
media (except for Bluetooth audio
mode).
Call button
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\225 Before connection of Bluetooth: Press
to display the Bluetooth connection
window.
\225After connection of Bluetooth: Press
to display the recent calls list, press
and hold to redial the last number,
and press for an incoming call to
answer it.
\225On a Bluetooth call: Press to switch
to Call Waiting and press and hold
to switch between the system and
mobile phone.
End Call button
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\225 During a Bluetooth call, press to end
the call.
\225Press to ignore a call with the
Bluetooth connected.

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Using the Android Auto
1 On the All Menus screen, touch Android Auto.
2 Perform the desired function.
\225To run the functions for phone, music, or navigation on
the smartphone, touch the corresponding app icon.
\225To use the Google voice recognition, press and hold the
[
] button on the steering wheel.
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By pressing the [ MODE] button on the steering wheel, you
can run the media application on your smartphone as well as
the Radio/Media mode of the system.
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On the All Menus screen, touch Setup >
Advanced >

Steering Wheel MODE Button and then press the [ MODE]
button to set the functions to run.
> See “Steering Wheel MODE
Button.”
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By pressing the [] button on the steering wheel, you can
make a call via Bluetooth connection.
3 Connect a smartphone to the USB port on the
vehicle by using the provided USB cable.
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When the connection is made for the first time, the system
screen displays a notification window. Check the details
and then touch OK.
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To end the Android Auto and disconnect from the
smartphone, remove the USB cable from the system.
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Do not repeatedly connect and remove the USB connector
within a short time. It may cause device errors or system
failures.
4 When the smartphone is locked, unlock it first and
then consent to the use of Android Auto.
When the smartphone is recognized successfully, the Android
Auto menu is activated on the All Menus screen.

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Using the driving assist display
You can see the view outside the vehicle through the system
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The displayed screen may differ depending on the vehicle
model.
\335Warning
When backing up, make sure to follow the guidelines below:
\225 Before entering your vehicle, always check the area behind
your vehicle.
\225 Do not solely rely on the rear view camera when backing up.
Always ensure that it is safe to back up by checking behind
you and looking in the rearview mirrors.
\225 Always back up slowly and stop immediately if you suspect
that a person, especially a child, might be behind you.
\334Caution
The distance shown on the screen may differ from the actual one.
Be sure to check the rear, left, and right sides with your own eyes
for safety.
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To use the functions on your smartphone with the minimized
system settings, update the smartphone OS to the latest
version.
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The recognition time may differ depending on the device
type, firmware, and OS version.
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Charges may apply for any mobile data used while Apple
CarPlay is running.
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Some functions may not work properly depending on the
network signal strength.
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Avoid interacting with the smartphone while using Apple
CarPlay.
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You cannot use the following functions when Apple CarPlay is
in use.
-Bluetooth
-USB mode
-Browse function using the [TUNE/ FILE] knob
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Android Auto

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Using media
You can use the USB mode to play music files on a connected
mobile device, such as USB device and MP3 player. You can also
play Bluetooth music by connecting a Bluetooth device, which
supports a Bluetooth function.
Listening to music from a USB device
1 Connect a media device to play to the USB port on
the vehicle.
0000APlayback may start automatically depending on the media
type.
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For more information about supportable devices and file
types:
> see “USB mode.”
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The shapes and arrangement of the buttons and USB
ports may differ depending on the vehicle model and
specifications.
2 Perform any of the following methods:
\225On the Home screen, touch the Radio/Media info widget.
\225On the control panel, press the [ MEDIA] button.
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When multiple media are connected, press the [ MEDIA]
button once more and then press the desired media
source from the media selection window.
USB music screen
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a Returns to the previous step.
b Moves to the file list screen.
c Displays the sequence number of the current file and the total
number of files for playback.
d Displays the information of the current music. Touch the artist
or album info of the current song to go to list of songs by the
artist or from the album.
e Used to change the repeat playback mode.
f Used to turn on or off the random playback mode.

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Listening to music via Bluetooth
To use a Bluetooth device for audio playback, connect a device
that supports Bluetooth communication such as mobile phone
and MP3 player.
For more information about Bluetooth connection:
> see
“ Connecting a Bluetooth device.”
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The controls or display screens may differ depending on the
connected Bluetooth device, phone model, and music player
application.
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The streaming may not be supported in some music player
applications.
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Some functions may not be available depending on the
connected Bluetooth device or phone model.
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When a media device or mobile phone is connected by both
the Bluetooth and USB cable at the same time, the device
or system may not work properly. To use the Bluetooth
connection, remove all cables from the device.
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When connecting a USB storage, do not use a separate
extension cable and directly connect to the USB port. When
you connect a USB storage via a USB hub or extension cable,
the device may not be recognized.
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Push the USB connector fully into the USB port. When the
connector is not fully inserted, a communication problem
may occur.
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Noise may occur when removing a USB device from the
system.
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You can play only the files that have been encoded in the
standard format.
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The following USB devices may not be recognized or may not
work properly.
-Encrypted MP3 players
-USB devices that are not recognized as removable disks
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USB devices may not be recognized depending on the device
status.
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Some USB devices may not be supported due to compatibility
issues.
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USB device recognition may take longer than usual depending
on the device type, capacity, and file formats on the device.
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Some devices may not be charged through USB connection. It
depends on the USB specifications.
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You can hide files only in the USB device formatted in exFAT/
NTFS/FAT16/32. The hidden files can be found in the “Hidden_”
folder.

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j When two Bluetooth audio devices are connected to the
system, select a device to play music.
k The list of menu items appears.
\225Media Sources: Opens the media selection window.
\225Sound Settings: Can configure system sound settings.
> See “Configuring the sound settings.”
\225Change Device: Find and connect other Bluetooth
devices.
\225User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code
that provides access to the online user manual for the
system.
\225Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and
specifications.
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The sound effect settings button may appear on the screen
depending on the amp specifications.
Pause/Resume
You can pause or resume playback of a Bluetooth audio file.
On the Bluetooth audio playback screen, touch
or
.
Bluetooth audio playback screen
The media player runs when you play a music file from a
connected audio device via Bluetooth.
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a Returns to the previous step.
b Name of the connected Bluetooth device
c Displays the information of the current music.
d Restart playing the current file or play the previous file.
e Can pause or resume playback.
f Can play the next file.
g Can see the duration of the playing song and the current
playback position.
h Find and connect other Bluetooth devices.
i Moves to the music list screen.
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The list of Bluetooth audio files may not appear
depending on the connected device or app.

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Resuming playback of the previous Bluetooth
audio file
You can play the previous Bluetooth audio file during playback.
Perform any of the following methods:
\225On the Bluetooth audio playback screen, touch twice.
\225On the control panel, press the [ SEEK] button twice.
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The actions required may differ depending on the connected
device.
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On the steering wheel, use the [
/] lever to run the
function.
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On the control panel, turn the [TUNE/ FILE] knob to search for
a music file and press the knob within 5 seconds to play it.
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When there is no operation for 5 seconds, the search stops
and the system displays the information of the playing
content.
Resuming playback of the current Bluetooth
audio file
You can play the current Bluetooth audio file from the beginning.
Perform any of the following methods:
\225On the Bluetooth audio playback screen, touch .
\225On the control panel, press the [ SEEK] button.
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The actions required may differ depending on the connected
device.
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On the steering wheel, use the [
/] lever to run the
function.

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Turning on/off the random playback
You can turn on or off the random playback mode for Bluetooth
audio.
On the Bluetooth audio playback screen, touch
repeatedly.
Each time the icon is touched, the random playback mode is
turned on and off. When the random playback is active, the files
are played randomly with no sequence.0000
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This function may not be available depending on the device
or app.
Resuming playback of the next Bluetooth audio
file
You can play the next Bluetooth audio file during playback.
Perform any of the following methods:
\225On the Bluetooth audio playback screen, touch .
\225On the control panel, press the [ TRACK ] button.
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On the steering wheel, use the [
/] lever to run the
function.
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On the control panel, turn the [TUNE/FILE] knob to search for
a music file and press the knob within 5 seconds to play it.
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When there is no operation for 5 seconds, the search stops
and the system displays the information of the playing
content.
Changing the repeated playback mode for
Bluetooth audio
You can change the repeated playback mode for Bluetooth audio:
Repeat One and Repeat All.
On the Bluetooth audio playback screen, touch
repeatedly.
Each time the icon is touched, the playback repetition modes are
toggled and the activated mode icon appears on the screen.
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This function may not be available depending on the device
or app.