2020 KIA SOUL Quick Reference Guide

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2 On the Bluetooth device you want to connect, activate
Bluetooth, search for your vehicle′s system, and then
select it.
0024Check the system′s Bluetooth name, which is displayed in the new
registration pop-up window on the system screen.
3 Ensure that the Bluetooth passkeys displayed on the
Bluetooth device screen and the system screen are the
same and confirm the connection from the device.
4 Choose whether or not to connect the Bluetooth device
to your system prior to other devices.
0024If you grant priority to the Bluetooth device, it will be connected
automatically to the system when you turn on the system.
5 If you are connecting a mobile phone, permit the
system to access and download your data from the
device.
0024Downloading data is only for Bluetooth call functions. Permission
is not required if you are connecting an audio device.

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[Connecting a paired device
To use a Bluetooth device on your system, connect the paired device to
the system. Your system can connect with only one device at a time.
1 On the Home screen, touch All Menus > Setup >
Bluetooth > Bluetooth Connection .
2 Touch Connect next to the device you want to connect.
0024If another device is already connected to your system, disconnect
it. Touch Disconnect next to the device.
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a Display the options list.
0024Help: View Bluetooth help.
b Connect the device.
c Disconnect the device.
d Pair a new device with your system.
e Delete paired devices. Downloaded data from devices will also be
deleted.

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Using a Bluetooth audio device
You can listen to music stored in the connected Bluetooth audio device
via your vehicle′s speakers.
On the control panel, press the [MEDIA] button.
0024If you have multiple media storage devices, press the [MEDIA] button
again and touch Bluetooth Audio from the media selection window.
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a Search for and connect another Bluetooth device.
b Display the options list.
0024Change Device: Search for and connect another Bluetooth device.
0024Sound Settings: Customize the system sound settings.
c Return to the previous level.
d Information about the song currently playing
e Restart the current playback. Touch twice to play the previous file.
You can also press the [
TRACK ] button on the control panel or use
the [
/] button on the steering wheel.
f Pause or resume playback.
g Play the next file. You can also press the [ SEEK] button on the
control panel or use the [
/] button on the steering wheel.
h Playback time and playback position

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Using a Bluetooth phone
You can use Bluetooth to talk on the phone hands free. View call
information on the system screen, and make or receive calls safely and
conveniently via the vehicle′s built-in microphone and speakers.
\334Warning
0024Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that
may lead to an accident, severe bodily injury, or death. The driver′s
primary responsibility is the safe and legal operation of the vehicle,
and the use of any vehicle systems, including the touch screen and
steering wheel controls, which take the driver′s eyes, attention, and
focus away from the safe operation of the vehicle, or which are not
permissible by law, should never be used during the operation of the
vehicle.
0024Park your vehicle in a safe location before connecting any Bluetooth
devices. Distracted driving can cause a traffic accident and lead to
personal injury or death.
0024Never dial a phone number or pick up your mobile phone while
driving. Use of a mobile phone may distract your attention, making
it difficult to recognize external conditions and reducing the ability to
cope with unexpected situations, which may lead to an accident.
[Making a call
If your mobile phone is connected to the system, you can make a call
by selecting a name from your call history or contacts list. You can also
enter a phone number on the keypad.
1 On the Home screen, touch All Menus > Phone.
0024 Alternatively, press the [] button on the steering wheel.

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2 If you have multiple paired mobile devices, select a
mobile phone from your list of paired devices.
3 Select a phone number from your call history.
0024You can find the number you want by pressing the [/] button
on the steering wheel. You do not need to touch the screen.
0024 To select a phone number from your contacts list, touch .
0024To enter a phone number manually, touch .
4 To end the call, press the [] button on the steering
wheel or touch End on the call screen.

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[Answering calls
When a call comes in, a notification pop-up window of the incoming call
appears on the system screen.
To answer the call, touch Accept.
0024Alternatively, press the [] button on the steering wheel.
To reject the call, touch Reject.
0024Alternatively, press the [] button on the steering wheel.
\333 Note
0024Depending on the mobile phone type, call rejection may not be
supported.
0024Once your mobile phone is connected to the system, the call sound
may be output through the vehicle′s speakers even after you exit
the vehicle if the phone is within the connection range. To end the
connection, disconnect the device from the system or deactivate
Bluetooth on the device.
0024You can activate the privacy mode by touching Privacy Mode on the
incoming call pop-up window. In privacy mode, contact information
will not be displayed. To deactivate the privacy mode, touch Menu >
Privacy Mode on the Bluetooth phone screen.

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FAQ
Bluetooth
QWhat kinds of functions can I use with Bluetooth?
AYou can connect your mobile phone to make or answer calls
hands free. You can also connect audio devices, such as MP3
players and mobile phones, to listen to music in your vehicle.
QWhat is the difference between pairing a device and connecting
a device?
APairing occurs through authenticating the system and a mobile
device. Devices paired with the system can be connected and
disconnected until they are deleted from the system. Bluetooth
Handsfree features, such as making or answering calls or
accessing contacts, are supported only in mobile phones
connected with the system.
QHow do I pair a Bluetooth device with the system?
AOn the Home screen, touch All Menus > Setup > Bluetooth >
Bluetooth Connection > Add New . From the Bluetooth device
you want to connect, search for and pair with your system.
When you enter or confirm a Bluetooth passkey displayed on the
system screen, the device is registered to the system's Bluetooth
device list and connected to the system automatically.

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QWhat is a passkey?
AA passkey is the password used to authenticate the connection
between the system and the mobile device. The passkey needs to
be entered only once when you pair a mobile phone for the first
time.
The initial passkey is "0000." You can change it by touching
All Menus > Setup > Bluetooth > Bluetooth System Info >
Passkey.
QI changed my mobile phone that was registered to the system via
Bluetooth. How can I register my new mobile phone?
AYou can register additional devices to your system by following
the instructions to pair a device. Up to five devices can be added
to your system's Bluetooth device list. To delete a registered
device, on the Bluetooth device list, touch Delete Devices, select
the devices to delete, and touch Delete.
QHow do I answer a call?
AWhen a call comes in and a notification pop-up window appears,
press the [
] button on the steering wheel or touch Accept on
the screen.
To reject the call, press the [
] button on the steering wheel or
touch Reject on the screen.