2021 KIA FORTE manual

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When another mobile phone is connected, the screen does not display the contacts
downloaded from the previous phone, but they are kept in the system until the phone is
deleted from the list.
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Learn more about receiving calls while using a Bluetooth connection.
> See "Accepting an
incoming call over Bluetooth."
Contacts list screen
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Enter a contact's name or phone number to search the list. You can also search for a
contact by pressing
and saying the contact's name or phone number.
c c View a list of contacts downloaded to the system from the device.
d d Use the index to quickly find the contact you are looking for.
e e Make a phone call using voice recognition. > See " Dialing with voice recognition."
f f Find and connect other Bluetooth devices.
g g The list of menu items appears.
\225 Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power knob.
\225Download: Download the list of contacts from the connected mobile device.
\225Search: Search contacts by entering a name or a phone number.
\225Privacy Mode: Activate privacy mode to protect personal data. The data downloaded
from the mobile phone stays hidden while this mode is on.
\225Change Device: Find and connect other Bluetooth devices.
\225Bluetooth Settings: Can change the Bluetooth settings.
\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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Using the dial pad
Enter a phone number using the dial pad to make a call.
When you connect your mobile device to the system via Bluetooth, you can enter and dial a
phone number from the system screen, without interacting with the device. Your vehicle has
a built-in microphone and speaker that make using mobile phones safe and easy.
\335Warning
Do not manually dial a call while driving. Distraction by the use of a mobile phone may cause
you not to recognize traffic flow around and not to cope with unexpected situations. As a
result, a traffic accident may occur.
1 Perform any of the following methods:
\225On the All Menus screen, press Phone.
\225On the steering wheel, press the Call button.
2 On the Bluetooth Call screen, press .
3 After entering a phone number, press .
A call is connected to the entered phone number.
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When contacts are on the system, search for the desired contact by entering the initial
letters or number on the dial pad (e.g. John Doe >
JD).
0000A Learn more about receiving calls while using Bluetooth connection. > See "Accepting an
incoming call over Bluetooth."

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Dial pad screen
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Use the dial pad to enter phone numbers.
c c Delete an entered number.
d d Can configure the Bluetooth connection settings.
e e Press to dial the number you entered.0000
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If you have recent calls stored on your system, you can use the following feature
before entering a phone number.
000DPressing this button will display the most recently dialed numbers in the field.
000DPress and hold this button to automatically call the most recently dialed number.
f f Make a phone call using voice recognition. > See "
Dialing with voice recognition."
g g Find and connect other Bluetooth devices.
h h The list of menu items appears.
\225 Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power knob.
\225Privacy Mode: Activate privacy mode to protect personal data. The data downloaded
from the mobile phone stays hidden while this mode is on.
\225Change Device: Find and connect other Bluetooth devices.
\225Bluetooth Settings: Can change the Bluetooth settings.
\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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Bluetooth message screen
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b View the list of received messages.
c c Can text a message by using the voice recognition. > See "Sending a text by using the voice
recognition."
d d Find and connect other Bluetooth devices.
e e The list of menu items appears.
\225 Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power knob.
\225Privacy Mode: Activate privacy mode to protect personal data. The data downloaded
from the mobile phone stays hidden while this mode is on.
\225Change Device: Find and connect other Bluetooth devices.
\225Bluetooth Settings: Can change the Bluetooth settings.
\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 from the list
1 Perform any of the following methods:
\225On the All Menus screen, press Phone.
\225On the steering wheel, press the Call button.
2 On the Bluetooth Call screen, press .
3 Select a message from the list.

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Vehicle control commands are recognizable in English only.
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Some commands may not be supported, depending on the vehicle model and f\
unctions.
Rear-seat function commands (if equipped)
Command Function
Passenger Talk Turn on the Passenger Talk.
Quiet Mode
Turn off Quiet Mode Turn on or off the Quiet Mode.
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Some commands may not be supported, depending on the vehicle model and f\
unctions.
Search commands
Command Function
Search settings for
You can search for a setting menu.
For example, say "Search settings for Bluetooth" or "Search
settings for Display."
> See "Configuring system settings."
Other commands
Command
Function
Help Move to the help screen.
Line <1 to 4>* Select an item with the designated number on a list. Simple
numbers, such as "One" or "Two," can be recognized.
Yes * Accept a notification asking for your confirmation in an
exceptional situation.
No * Deny a notification asking for your confirmation in an
exceptional situation.
Next * If there are more than five items on a list, scroll to the next page.
Previous * If you scroll to the next page of a list, scroll back to the previous
page.
Manual Input* When using the Dial Number command, open the keypad to
enter a phone number manually.
Go Back * Returns to the previous step.
Exit End voice recognition.
* These commands are available only in certain situations.

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Voice Memo
You can use the microphone on the vehicle to record and play voice memos.
Using the voice memos
On the All Menus screen, press Voice Memo.
Voice memo screen
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Displays the list of recorded voice memos.
c c Starts or pauses the recording.
d d Stops recording.
e e The list of menu items appears.
\225Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power knob.
\225Delete: Can delete a voice memo.
\225Save to USB Device: Can record a voice memo to a USB storage device. Check that
the USB device is compatible.
> See "USB storage devices."
\225Storage Information: Can see the file size of recorded voice memos.
\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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Running the UVO
You can run the UVO in the system to use the service.
On the All Menus screen, press UVO.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Call to the Roadside Assistance using the UVO service. > See "Contacting for roadside
assistance."
c c Can see the weather information (if equipped). > See "Checking the weather information (if
equipped)."
d d Checks your vehicle for abnormal conditions and displays the result. > See " Diagnosing the
vehicle."
e e See the information about the intervals for the last and next maintenance services (if
equipped).
> See "Checking maintenance service intervals (if equipped) ."
f f Call the UVO Center to request help or make inquiries about using the UVO service.
g g Call the UVO Center and request assistance regarding use of the UVO service, including
information on subscribing to the UVO service and service activation.
h h Access the UVO service to use it on the system, activate the automatic 911 connection\

feature, or access modem information.
i i The list of menu items appears.
\225Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power knob.
\225User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
\335Warning
Driving while distracted may cause 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 that take the driver's eyes, attention, and focus away from safe
driving or that are not permissible by the law, should never be used while driving.

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d d The list of menu items appears.
\225Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power knob.
\225Current Position: Displays the weather of the current position.
\225Waypoint: Displays the weather of the waypoint, if specified.
\225Destination: Displays the weather of the destination, if specified.
\225Search: Can see the weather information by searching for an address.
\225Forecast: Can see the weather information for today or the next 3 days.
\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.
Diagnosing the vehicle
If you are curious about whether or not there is a problem with your vehicle, you can
diagnose your vehicle. With the diagnosis result, you can also reserve a maintenance service.
1 Park your vehicle in a safe location.
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The vehicle must be stationary because some components cannot be diagnos\
ed
while driving.
2 On the All Menus screen, press UVO >
Vehicle Diagnostics.
Remote vehicle diagnosis starts.
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Keep the screen on until the diagnosed result appears. When you switch to another
screen during diagnosis, the diagnosis service is canceled.
3 See the diagnosis results and perform a required function, as follows:
\225To schedule a maintenance service at a preferred Kia dealership or the nearest one,
press
Schedule Service.
\225To call the UVO center for roadside assistance, press Roadside Assist.