2020 KIA SOUL phone

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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.

Useful functions
Using the phone projection functionUsing the driving assist display Using the HD Radio Data
Using the sound mood lamp
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Pairing to an Android smartphone via
Android Auto
When you connect an Android smartphone to the vehicle with
Android Auto, you can run and control applications on the phone
through the widescreen using its user-friendly interface.
1 To use Android Auto, first check the following.
\225Visit the Android Auto website at https://www.android.
com/auto to check the list of countries, device types, and
models that support Android Auto.
\225Download and install the Android Auto application from
Google Play Store. It is not possible to install Android Auto
in countries that do not support the feature.
2 On the All Menus screen, touch Setup >
Device
Connections >
Android Auto and select the
Enable Android Auto checkbox.
Using the phone projection
function
When you connect an Android smartphone or iPhone to the
vehicle with a USB cable, you can run and control applications
on the phone through the widescreen using its user-friendly
interface.
\335Warning
Do not adjust or set up any phone settings while driving. You may
lose your steering control which could cause an accident and
severe bodily injuries.
\334Caution
Using an approved USB cable provided by your smartphone
manufacturer is recommended. Using unapproved USB cables
may cause a phone projection error or a system malfunction.

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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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Pairing to an iPhone via Apple CarPlay
After you connect an iPhone to the vehicle with Apple CarPlay,
you can run and control applications on the phone through the
system screen.
1 To use Apple CarPlay, first check the following:
\225For iPhone models that support Apple CarPlay, visit the
Apple website at https://www.apple.com/ios/carplay .
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Make sure Apple CarPlay and Siri are enabled in your
iPhone settings. If you do not see options for Apple
CarPlay or Siri, update to the latest iOS version.
2 On the All Menus screen, touch Setup >
Device
Connections >
Apple CarPlay and then check
Enable Apple CarPlay.
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When phone projection is active, you cannot change the
phone projection settings. To change the settings, remove the
USB cable from your system.
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The icons on the screen are subject to change according to
the policy of Google Corporation.
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Applications or functions used through Android Auto
are subject to change according to the policy of Google
Corporation. For supportable functions, visit the Android
website at https://www.android.com/auto.
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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 Android
Auto 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 Android
Auto.
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You cannot use the following functions when Android Auto is
in use.
-USB mode
-Browse function using the [TUNE/ FILE] knob
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Apple CarPlay

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Using the Apple CarPlay
1 On the All Menus screen, touch Apple CarPlay.
2 Perform the desired function.
\225To run any of functions (phone, messaging, navigation,
etc.) on your iPhone, touch the corresponding function
icon.
\225To run the Siri voice recognition, press and hold the []
button on the steering wheel.
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To display the system Home screen, touch
.
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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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When you receive a call, press the [] button on the steering
wheel to answer it.
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When phone projection is active, you cannot change the
phone projection settings. To change the settings, remove the
USB cable from your system.
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Applications or functions used through Apple CarPlay
are subject to change according to the policy of Apple
Corporation. For supportable functions, visit the Apple
Corporation website at http://www.apple.com/ios/carplay .
3 Connect an iPhone 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 Apple CarPlay and disconnect from the iPhone,
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 iPhone is locked, unlock it first and then
consent to the use of Apple CarPlay.
When the iPhone is recognized successfully, the Apple
CarPlay 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.
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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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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.