2020 KIA SOUL bluetooth

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For more information on how to use the Bluetooth functions:
> see “Connecting a Bluetooth device.”
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A
Some setting options appear when a smartphone is
connected to the system.
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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.
-Only the phone number appears when the sender
information is not saved.
-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.
Bluetooth Connections
You can register or delete a Bluetooth device from the system
and connect or disconnect a registered device.
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You can add one Bluetooth hands-free kit or up to two
Bluetooth audio devices.
Configuring the device
connection settings
You can manage Bluetooth devices or configure their operation
settings. You can also activate the phone projection so that you
can control the smartphone applications on the system screen
after connecting the smartphone to the system.
1 On the All Menus screen, touch Setup >
Device
Connections.
The device connection settings screen appears.
2 Configure the settings required:
Bluetooth
You can register or delete a Bluetooth device for the system and
connect or disconnect a registered device. You can also configure
operation settings such as notifications, messages, and other
settings for Bluetooth devices.

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Android Auto
You can activate the Android Auto function to pair your Android
smartphone with the system.
Apple CarPlay
You can activate the Apple CarPlay function to pair your iPhone
with the system.
Auto Connection Priority
Set Bluetooth connection priority for devices to automatically
connect them when starting the vehicle.
Bluetooth Voice Prompts
Set whether to hear voice prompts for events related to Bluetooth
connections.
Message Settings
\225Message Notification: Sets to receive message notifications.
\225Predefined Messages : Can edit message templates for replies.
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This option may not be available in some phone models.
Bluetooth System Info
You can see and edit the Bluetooth information of the system.
Privacy Mode
Enable or disable Privacy Mode.
Hide data including contacts and call history from showing up on
the system screen to protect privacy.
Reset
You can delete all registered Bluetooth devices and initialize
Bluetooth settings. All data for Bluetooth devices are also deleted.

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Keyboard
You can change the keyboard type for each language to use when
entering the text.
English Keyboard
You can select the keyboard type to use when entering the
English text.
Default Keyboard
You can select the default keyboard type.
Language
You can set the system display language.
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Once the language has been changed, it takes a while to
apply the new language to the system. The notification pop-
up window appears as soon as the new language is applied to
the system. When you wait a while or touch anywhere outside
the pop-up window, the window automatically disappears.
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When you change the system language, it does not affect the
display of other unique data such as MP3 music file name.
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Depending on the system language, the Bluetooth phone
message view and voice recognition may not be supported.

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Bluetooth connection
SymptomPossible cause Solution
The system is not detected by a
Bluetooth device. Registration mode needs to be
run. On the All Menus screen, touch Setup
>
Device Connections
> Bluetooth >
Bluetooth Connections >
Add New to run the
registration mode and perform search again from the Bluetooth
device.
> See “Connecting a Bluetooth device.”
The Bluetooth device is not
connected. The Bluetooth function should
be activated. Activate the Bluetooth function on the Bluetooth device to connect.
Any error occurs while using the
Bluetooth function.
\225 Turn the Bluetooth function OFF / ON on the Bluetooth device
and then connect the device again.
\225Turn the Bluetooth device off and on and then connect the device
again.
\225Remove the battery from the Bluetooth device and attach it back,
turn on the device, and then connect the device again.
\225Delete the system and Bluetooth device from the registration lists
respectively, and then connect the device again.

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System status indicator icons
You can see the system status by checking the status indicator
icons at the top right of the system screen.
Different status indicator icons appear when each function is
performed. The meanings of the icons are as follows:
Mute/memo recording
Navigation sound muted
Radio/Media sound muted
All sound outputs muted
Recording a voice memo
Bluetooth/call
Connecting a phone via Bluetooth
Connecting an audio device via Bluetooth
Connecting a phone and an audio device via Bluetooth
Making a call via a Bluetooth phone
Bluetooth phone’s microphone off
Downloading the contact and list of recent calls from
the connected Bluetooth phone

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Bluetooth
QWhich functions can I use via Bluetooth?
AYou can use the hands-free call function with a mobile
phone connected. You can also play music after
connecting an audio device such as MP3 player or mobile
phone.
> See “Making a call via Bluetooth.“, “Listening to music
via Bluetooth.”
QHow can I register a Bluetooth device?
AOn the All Menus screen, touch Setup >
Device
Connections >
Bluetooth >
Bluetooth Connections >

Add New. From the Bluetooth device to be connected,
search for the vehicle system and register it. Use the
Bluetooth device to enter or approve the authentication
number displayed on the system. Then the device is
added to the list of Bluetooth devices in the system and
automatically connected to the system.
> See “Connecting
a Bluetooth device.”
FAQ
Navigation
QHow can I update the map?
AYou can download the latest map data to a USB device
and use the device to update the map.
> See “Updating the
system software and map.”
QGuidance is made by bypassing the route or the speed
camera alerts are late.
ASelect another route after setting the route options. On
the map screen, touch Menu >
Route >
Route Options
to change the settings and resume navigation.
> See
“ Changing the route search criteria.”
When the system is not updated, update the software
and map and then perform search again.
> See “Updating
the system software and map.”

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Broadcast reception
QI turned on the radio while driving but I heard no sound
but noise.
ADepending on the location, obstacles may cause
reception to deteriorate.
Radio reception rate may also drop when an on-glass
antenna is mounted on the rear window and the window
is tinted with metallic window films.
QI bought a new mobile phone and want to replace my old
phone with the new one to connect the system. How can
I register the new phone to the system?
AAn additional device can be registered in the same way
as in registration of a new device. You can register up
to 6 devices in the list of Bluetooth devices. To delete a
previously registered device, touch Delete Devices from
the list of Bluetooth devices, select the device to delete,
and then touch Delete.
> See “Deleting a registered device.”
QHow can I access the list of contacts while using a
Bluetooth phone?
AApprove access to the contacts when connecting your
mobile phone to the system via Bluetooth. The list of
contacts on the phone is downloaded to the system.
To see the downloaded list of contacts, press the [
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button on the steering wheel and touch
on the call
screen. You can search for a contact and make a call to
the contact, or add the contact to the favorites.
> See
“ Dialing from the contacts.”

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LTE RF
ItemSpecifications
LTE Reception Frequency:
1930 MHz to 1990 MHz(B2),
2110 MHz to 2155 MHz(B4),
869 MHz to 894 MHz(B5),
746 MHz to 756 MHz(B13)
Sensitivity:
-94.3 dBm under@10 M(B2,5),
-96.3 dBm under@10 M(B4),
-93.3 dBm under@10 M(B13)
(Throughput ≥95 %)
Transmission Frequency:
1850 MHz to 1910 MHz(B2),
1710 MHz to 1755 MHz(B4),
824 MHz to 849 MHz(B5),
777 MHz to 787 MHz(B13)
Maximum RF output power:
Power Class3(B4, B13),
20.3 dBm to 25.7 dBm (conducted)
Bluetooth
Item Specifications
Frequency
range 2400–2483.5 MHz
Supported
Bluetooth
version 4.1
Supported
profiles Hands-free (1.7), A2DP (1.3), AVRCP (1.6),
PBAP (1.1), MAP (1.2)
Bluetooth
Power Class 2 -6 to 4 dBm
Antenna power
output 3 mW (max.)
Number of
channels 79