2020 KIA SOUL bluetooth

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h The list of menu items appears.
\225Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
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If you set the microphone volume too high, the other party
may have a difficulty understanding you due to noise or
echoing, depending on their mobile phone and surroundings.
Setting the volume to 30 or lower is recommended.
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When the caller is in the contact list, the caller’s name and
phone number of the caller are displayed. Otherwise, only the
phone number appears.
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During a call with a Bluetooth connection, you cannot switch
to another screen such as Radio/Media mode.
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Depending on the phone model, the call volume of the other
party may differ.
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Depending on the phone model, the telephone number may
not appear.Using functions during a call
During a call, the following screen appears.
Touch to use the available options.
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a Returns to the previous step.
b Can turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot
hear you.
c Can adjust the microphone volume.
d Displays or hides the dial pad screen.
e Used to switch the call to the mobile phone. This option may
not be available in some phone models.
f Used to end a call.
g Activate the lock mode to protect personal data. The data
downloaded from the mobile phone stays hidden while this
mode is on.

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Checking a new message over
Bluetooth
After connecting a mobile phone via Bluetooth, you can check
the received messages through the system screen and listen to
voice messages converted from the text messages. This option is
available when a mobile phone is connected via Bluetooth. You
can also send the brief reply message registered in the system.
Switching to another call
You can receive another incoming call while in a call. This option
is available only when the connected mobile phone supports the
call hold function. The original call is put on hold.
To switch between two calls, use either option.
\225Touch Switch.
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Touch a displayed phone number.
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This option may not be available in some phone models.

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Bluetooth message screen
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a Returns to the previous step.
b View the list of received messages.
c Find and connect other Bluetooth devices.
d Can text a message by using the voice recognition. > See
“ Sending a text by using the voice recognition.”
e The list of menu items appears.
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Message Settings: Displays the message settings screen.
\225Bluetooth Settings: Can change the Bluetooth settings.
\225Change Device: Find and connect other Bluetooth
devices.
\225Privacy Mode: Activate the lock mode to protect personal
data. The data downloaded from the mobile phone stays
hidden while this mode is on.
\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.
Checking a new message
When a message is received, the new message notification
window appears.
To check the message, touch View.
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a View caller details.
b Activate the lock mode to protect personal data. The data
downloaded from the mobile phone stays hidden while this
mode is on.
c Can see the message details.
d Reads out the message through the speakers in the vehicle.
e Used to close the notification window.
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The message notification window does not appear when the
privacy mode is enabled or the message notification is turned
off.

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f Can text a message by using the voice recognition. > See
“ Sending a text by using the voice recognition.”
g The list of menu items appears.
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Message Settings: Displays the message settings
screen.
\225Bluetooth Settings: Can change the Bluetooth
settings.
\225Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
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The auto-reply messaging may not be available depending on
the smartphone model.
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To edit or delete a message, pull over the vehicle at a
safe place and access the messaging function on your
smartphone. You cannot edit or delete a message from the
system.
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When an iPhone is connected to the system, there are some
restrictions when receiving messages as follows:
-Only the sender name appears when the sender
information is saved.
-When the sender information is not saved, only the phone
number appears.
-You cannot use the auto-reply message function.
-When the incoming message notification or lock-screen
view option is off, messages cannot be received.
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The message reader function may not be supported
depending on the system language.
Checking a new message from the list
1 Perform any of the following methods:
\225On the All Menus screen, touch Phone.
\225On the steering wheel, press the [] button.
2 On the Bluetooth Call screen, touch .
3 Select a message from the list.
4 Check the message.
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a Returns to the previous step.
b Reads out the message through the speakers in the
vehicle.
c Used to select a message registered in the system for
sending a brief reply message.
d Used to make a call to a message sender.
e Used to move to the previous or next message.

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Sending a text by using the voice
recognition
When you connect your mobile device to the system via
Bluetooth, contacts from the device are downloaded to the
system so you can text a message to a contact by using the voice
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To call using voice recognition, there must be contacts stored
on the system.
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It is available only when the UVO service is active.
1 Perform any of the following methods:
\225On the All Menus screen, touch Phone.
\225On the steering wheel, press the [] button.
2 On the bluetooth message screen, touch .
3 When a guiding beep is heard, say the message.
The system sends the text to the selected contact.

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Navigation commands
CommandFunction
Find Address> You can search for a designated POI
name or address.
For example, say "Find Kia dealerships"
or "Find Kia dealerships in Seattle."
Find Address in
You can search for a location with its
address in a designated state. Say an
address in order of the house number,
street, and city.
Find You can search for a designated
category of POIs nearby.
> See “POI
names.”
Frequently Visited
Points You can select a location from the list of
your frequently visited points. Say the
number of the location you want.
Address Book Access the address book screen.
CommandFunction
Send Message
to
You can send a text message to that
contact more directly.
This command is available only if UVO is
activated.
Change Bluetooth
Device You can search for and connect another
Bluetooth device.
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To use call commands, your mobile phone must be connected
to the system via Bluetooth and your contacts must be
downloaded.
> See “Connecting a Bluetooth device.”

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4 Say a command.
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You can perform the functions related to Bluetooth calls
on the system and other functions on your Apple device.
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Press the [
] button to restart Siri.
5 To end Siri, press and hold the [] button on the
steering wheel.
Siri Eyes Free is enabled only while driving. When you shift to “P”
(Park) or apply the parking brake, you can disable this function.
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Apple devices may have different functions enabled and
may vary in the way how they respond to Siri commands,
depending on the device type and iOS version.
Using the Siri Eyes Free
When you connect an Apple device that is compatible with Siri
to your system via Bluetooth, you can use the Siri Eyes Free.
This allows you to perform the functions on your system and
Apple device with voice commands so that you can devote your
attention to driving.
First, make sure that your Apple device supports Siri and that you
have activated Siri.
1 Connect your Apple device to your system via
Bluetooth.
2 On the steering wheel, press and hold the []
button.
3 On the Siri screen, touch Speak.

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When the storage space is not sufficient, data is automatically
deleted from the oldest ones.
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To make a call to the selected location, make sure that your
mobile phone has been connected to Bluetooth or Phone
Projection.
Contacting the UVO Center
You can contact a UVO Center representative directly to request
help or make inquiries about using the UVO services.
Perform any of the following methods:
\225On the All Menus screen, touch UVO >
Virtual Assistant.
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Press the [] button on the vehicle.
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To end the call, touch End on the screen or press the [
]
button.
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This feature is not available during a Bluetooth call.
3 Check the location information.
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a Returns to the previous step.
b Displays the detailed information of the selected place
including the address and contact number.
c Displays the location of the selected place on the map.
d Dials the phone number of the location. This option is
available only when the phone number is included in the
location.
e The list of menu items appears.
\225Delete: Can delete a location from the list.
\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.