2021 KIA SELTOS Navigation System Quick Reference Guide

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Checking a new message from the list
1 Perform any of the following methods:
On the All Menus screen, press Phone.
On the steering wheel, press the Call button.
2 On the Bluetooth Call screen, press .
3 Select a message from the list.
4 Check the message.
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g
cd
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a Returns to the previous step.
b Reads out the message through the speakers in the
vehicle.
c Used to select a message registered in the system for
sending a brief reply message.
Bluetooth message screen
b
a
c
e
d
a Returns to the previous step.
b View the list of received messages.
c Can text a message by using the voice recognition.
> See “
Sending a text by using the voice recognition.”
d Find and connect other Bluetooth devices.
e The list of menu items appears.
 Privacy Mode: Activate the lock mode to protect personal
data. The data downloaded from the mobile phone stays
hidden while this mode is on.
Change Device: Find and connect other Bluetooth
devices.
Bluetooth Settings: Can change the Bluetooth settings.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code
that provides access to the online user manual for the
system.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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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
recognition.A
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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:
On the All Menus screen, press Phone.
On 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.
d Used to make a call to a message sender.
e Used to move to the previous or next message.
f Can text a message by using the voice recognition.
> See “
Sending a text by using the voice recognition.”
g The list of menu items appears.
 Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
A
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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:

Only the sender name appears when the sender
information is saved.

When the sender information is not saved, only the phone
number appears.

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.

Voice functions
Voice recognition
Using the Siri Eyes Free Voice Memo
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Voice recognition
With the voice recognition function, you can access various
functions of the infotainment system without manipulating the
screen or buttons. This function prevents driver distraction and
dangerous situations.
Use voice commands to access various functions easily.A
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The system can recognize the specified voice commands.
> See “Available voice commands” or the voice recognition help.
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Note the following for accurate delivery of command when
saying it.

Pronounce a command accurately and naturally like a
conversation.

Keep the correct posture and say commands toward the
direction of the microphone.
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Voice recognition is automatically ended when:

You make or receive a call.

The front or rear cameras operate (if equipped).

The
[RADIO] or [MEDIA] button is pressed to perform
another function.

Rerouting or other unexpected action is made due to
deviation from the route during guidance. A
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Voice recognition may not work properly when:

The sunroof or windows are open so the wind is strong.

The fan speed of the air conditioner or heater is high (level
3 or below is recommended).

The vehicle is passing through a tunnel.

The vehicle is driving on an unpaved road and its noise and
vibration are loud.

Noise is loud due to a heavy rain or storm.
Using the voice recognition
1 On the steering wheel, press the Voice
Recognition button.
Voice recognition starts along with voice guidance.
A
A
To skip the voice guidance, press the Voice Recognition
button on the steering wheel.
2 When a beep sound is heard, say a command to
perform (e.g. navigation, music, call).
> See “Available
voice commands” or the voice recognition help.
The recognized command appears in text at the top of the
screen and the corresponding function is performed. A
A
When an additional command is required to perform, the
commands that can be followed in the next step appear
on the screen. Say a command or press a command.
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When there are several similar commands, say a
command number to perform.

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Voice recognition screen
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de
f
c
a According to voice recognition, the icons for voice recognition,
voice guidance, and command process appear.
b The recognized voice command appears in text.
c Shows the representative voice command.
d Ends the voice recognition.
e Displays the voice recognition help.
f The list of menu items appears.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
3 To end the voice recognition, perform one of the
following methods:
In standby mode for voice recognition, say "Exit"
On the voice recognition screen, press Exit.
On the steering wheel, press and hold the Voice
Recognition button.
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When the Voice Recognition button is pressed in standby
mode for voice recognition, the standby time is extended.
A
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When the voice recognition is not available, press the
Voice Recognition button on the steering wheel and use
the voice recognition on your smartphone via phone
projection.
> See “Using the phone projection function.”

7-4
Seeing the voice recognition help
You can see more details on how to perform various functions by
voice commands.
ÜCaution
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.
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.

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Voice recognition Help
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a
b
de
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a Returns to the previous step.
b The function list appears.A
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To see the list of voice commands that can be used for
each function, press or say the function.
c You can see the usages for each function.
d Ends the voice recognition.
e You can see the entire help for use of voice commands.
f According to voice recognition, the icons for voice recognition,
voice guidance, and command process appear.
g The list of menu items appears.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
3 Select the desired option and see its help.
To see the entire help for use of voice commands, press
at the bottom of the screen.
To see more details on how to use voice commands for
each function, press
next to the function name.
4 After seeing the help, perform any of the following
methods.
On the help screen, press Exit.
In standby mode for voice recognition, say “Exit"

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CommandFunction
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.Available voice commands
Call commands
Command
Function
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.