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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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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, press Phone.
\225On the steering wheel, press the Call button.
2 On the bluetooth message screen, press .
3 When a guiding beep is heard, say the message.
The system sends the text to the selected contact.

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Available voice commands
Call commands
CommandFunction
Call You can make a call to one of your mobile phone's contacts. Say
a contact's name to begin a call.
Call The system dials the phone number of that contact. If the
contact has multiple phone numbers, select a phone number.
Call on Mobile The system dials the phone number saved as "Mobile" for that
contact.
Call at Work The system dials the phone number saved as "Work" for that
contact.
Call at Home The system dials the phone number saved as "Home" for that
contact.
Call on Other The system dials a phone number saved as other than "Mobile",
"Work", or "Home" for that contact.
Dial Number You can make a call. Say a phone number to begin a call.
Dial You can make a call immediately to that phone number.
Send Message You can send a text message to one of your mobile phone's
contacts. Say a contact's name and then enter the message
content by following the guidance.
This command is available only if UVO is activated.
Send Message to
You can send a text message to that specific contact. Enter the
message content by following the guidance.
This command is available only if UVO is activated.
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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Some functions may not be available, depending on the connected mobile p\
hone.

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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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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 Voice Recognition button.
3 On the Siri screen, press Speak.
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 Voice Recognition button to restart Siri.
5 To end Siri, press and hold the Voice Recognition button on the steering
wheel.
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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.

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A diagnosis result provided by this service is only an estimated result based on the signals
from your vehicle. Visit a Kia Motors dealership for a detailed diagnosis.\
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When a critical diagnostics issue is detected on your vehicle, an automa\
tic diagnosis
starts when a warning light illuminates on the instrument cluster. You are notified of the
diagnosis result.
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Your preferred dealership must be registered on Owners.kia.com for you to schedule a
maintenance service with it.
Checking maintenance service intervals (if equipped)
You can see information about the intervals for the last and next maintenance services. This
feature can help you maintain your vehicle on a regular basis.
1 On the All Menus screen, press UVO >
Maintenance.
2 Check the maintenance information.
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You can see the distance driven and the number of days remaining before the
vehicle should receive maintenance again. Use the information to determine when to
perform the next maintenance service.
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To reset the information, press Reset Service Intervals.
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To access the online user's manual on the Maintenance screen, press >
User's
Manual on Web (QR Code) and then scan the displayed QR code.
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:
\225 On the All Menus screen, press UVO
>
Virtual Assistant.
\225 Press the [] button on the vehicle.
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To end the call, press End on the screen or press the [
] button.
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This feature is not available during a Bluetooth call.

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Configuring the device connections settings
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You can manage Bluetooth devices or configure their operation settings. You can also
activate the phone projection so that you can control the smartphone Apps on the system
screen after connecting the smartphone to the system.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
Device Connections.
The device connection settings screen appears.
2 Configure the settings required:
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Press Menu >
Search for Settings or press and enter a keyword to search for a
setting item. You can also search for a setting item by voice.
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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For more information on how to use the Bluetooth functions: > see "Connecting a Bluetooth
device."
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Some setting options appear when a smartphone is connected to the system\
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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.
000DOnly the phone number appears when the sender information is not saved.
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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Bluetooth Connections
You can register or delete a Bluetooth device from the system and connect or disconnect a
registered device.0000
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You can add one Bluetooth hands-free kit or up to two Bluetooth audio devices.
Auto Connection Priority
Set the priority order for automatic Bluetooth connection to the system when it turns on.
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On the device list, press
on the right and drag the item to reposition.
Message Notification
Set to receive message notifications.
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This option may not be available in some phone models.
Predefined Messages
Edit message templates for quick replies.
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This option may not be available in some phone models.
Bluetooth Voice Prompts
Set whether to hear voice prompts for events related to Bluetooth connections.
Privacy Mode
Enable or disable Privacy Mode. Hide data including contacts and call hi\
story from showing
up on the system screen to protect privacy.
Bluetooth System Info
You can see and edit the Bluetooth information of the system.
Reset
You can delete all registered Bluetooth devices and initialize Bluetooth settings. All data for
Bluetooth devices are also deleted.