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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.
Checking a new message
When a message is received, the new message notification window appears.
To check the message, press View.
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a a View caller details.
b b Activate privacy mode to protect personal data. The data downloaded from the mobile
phone stays hidden while this mode is on.
c c Can see the message details.
d d Reads out the message through the speakers in the vehicle.
e 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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The screen display may differ depending on the mobile phone model.

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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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4 Check the message.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Reads out the message through the speakers in the vehicle.
c c Used to select a message registered in the system for sending a brief reply message.
d d Used to make a call to a message sender.
e e Used to move to the previous or next message.
f f Can text a message by using the voice recognition. > See "Sending a text by using the
voice recognition."
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.
\225 Split 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, park 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:
000DOnly the sender name appears when the sender information is saved.
000DWhen the sender information is not saved, only the phone number appears.\
000DYou cannot use the auto-reply message function.
000DWhen 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.

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e e Displays the voice recognition help.
f f The list of menu items appears.
\225Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
Adjusting the voice guidance volume
Adjust the voice guidance volume when the system volume is so low or high and it interferes
with your driving.
When the voice recognition is active, turn the Volume knob on the control
panel.
Seeing the voice recognition help
You can see more details on how to perform various functions by voice commands.
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Park the vehicle at a safe place and see the help.
1 On the steering wheel, press the Voice Recognition button.
2 Say "Help".
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When the mode time exceeds before you speak, you can press Help instead.
3 Select the desired option and see its help.
\225To see the entire help for use of voice commands, press at the bottom of the
screen.

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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.