2021 KIA SELTOS service

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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:
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.
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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.

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POI nameMeineke Car Care Center
Monro Muffler Brake &
Service
Napa Autocare Center
Pep Boys
Quick Lane
Safelite AutoGlass
Tires Plus
Valvoline Instant Oil Change
Auto Parts
Car Washes
Automobile Dealerships
Motorcycle Dealerships
EV Charging Stations ChargePoint
EVgo
Blink
SemaCharge
Greenlot
Kia Auto ServiceTravel
POI name
Airports
Hotels Americas Best Value Inn
AmericInn
Andaz
Ascend Collection
Baymont Inn & Suites
Best Western
Cambria Suites
Canadas Best Value Inn
Candlewood Suites
Clarion Hotel
Comfort INN
Comfort Suites
CONRAD
Country Inn & Suites by
Carlson
COURTYARD by Marriott
Crowne Plaza
Days Inn
DELTA
Doubletree
POI name
Sheetz
Shell
Sinclair
Speedway
Sunoco
Sunoco Canada
TEXACO
TravelCenters of America
Ultramar
Valero
Wawa
Hess Express
Irving
Pemex
7-Eleven
Costco
Parking
Auto Services AAA
Advance Auto Parts
America's Tire
AutoZone
BOSCH Car ServicePOI name
Canadian Tire
Certigard
Chevron
CITGO
Discount Tire
Exxon
Firestone
GOODYEAR
Gulf
Jiffy Lube
Kal Tire
Midas
Mobil
Napa
O'Reilly Auto Parts
PETRO-CANADA
Sears Auto Center
Shell
TEXACO
AAMCO Transmissions
ACDelco
Big O Tires
CARQUEST

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POI nameFamous Footwear
Finish Line
Foot Locker
GAP
Gymboree
Hot Topic
Journeys
Justice
Lane Bryant
Men's Wearhouse
Old Navy
PacSun
Rainbowshops
rue21
Victoria's Secret
Shoe Stores Payless Shoesource
General MerchandiseRecreation
POI name
Amusement Parks
Museums
Cinemas
Golf Courses
Sports Complexes
Sports Activities
Wineries
Video & Game Rental
Ski Resorts
Recreation Areas
Other Recreation Areas
Financial Services
POI name
Banks Bank of America
BB&T
Chase
Citibank
Citizens Bank
Fifth Third Bank
KeyBank
PNC Bank
RBC Royal Bank
Regions
SunTrust
TD Bank
TD Canada Trust
US Bank
Wells Fargo
Bank of the West
BBVA Compass
BMO Bank of Montreal
BMO Harris Bank
POI name
Caisse Populaire Desjardins
Capital One
CIBC
First Citizens Bank
First National Bank
M&T Bank
Santander
Scotiabank
The Huntington National
Bank
Woodforest National Bank
ATMs Bank of America
BB&T
Chase
Citibank
Citizens Bank
Fifth Third Bank
KeyBank
PNC Bank
RBC Royal Bank
Regions

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Services
POI name
Medical Services
Physicians
Tax Services
Attorneys
Funeral Homes
Hair & Beauty
Cleaning & Laundry
Social Services
Communication
Dentists
Photography
Tailors & Alterations
Movers
POI name
Nursing Homes
Optical
Personal Services
Repair Services
Veterinary Hospitals
Shipping CentersA
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Available POI names may
change when the system is
updated.POI name
SunTrust
TD Bank
TD Canada Trust
US Bank
Wells Fargo
Bank of the West
BMO Bank of Montreal
BMO Harris Bank
Caisse Populaire Desjardins
Capital One
CIBC
Commerce Bank
First National Bank
HSBC
M&T Bank
Santander
Scotiabank
State Employees' Credit
Union
Check Cashing Services
Money TransferCommunity
POI name
Police Stations
Post Offices
Libraries
Schools
Fire Departments
Convention Centers
Churches
Synagogues
City Halls
Civic Centers
Court Houses
Government Offices
Waste & Sanitary
Utilities
Business Facilities Kia

UVO service
Running the UVO
Route guidance service
UVO
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Service restrictions
UVO services are provided via the mobile communication
network. Accordingly, the service may be restricted depending on
the mobile communication network condition. Use the network
signal strength icon (
) at the top of the screen to check the
mobile communication status.
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It is recommended to use the service when the number of
signal bars in the icon is 4 or more.
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Depending on the network signal status, access to UVO may
be restricted in the following locations:

Inside a building or tunnel

Mountain or forest area

Road close to a cliff

Area densely populated with tall buildings

Road under expressway or multi-level road

Communication shadow area according to the service
provider’s network coverage policy
UVO service
UVO provides connected car services, such as roadside assistance
and emergency rescue, via the latest IT and communication
technologies.
When you have subscribed to UVO, you can use the UVO service
by using the [
] buttons. You can also access other useful
features using the UVO menu on your system.
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You must be an active UVO subscriber or within the initial
free trial period to receive UVO services, including Auto Crash
Notifications.
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Depending on the conditions such as vehicle type, system
type, and the subscribed service package, available services
may differ.
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Some services may incur additional charges.
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Services may be modified, added, or deleted by changes in
the company's policies.

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3 Enter your phone number or email address, and
then press Submit.
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When you have a registered account and verification code,
press I already have a code.
4 Enter the verification code you received from
MyUVO.com and then press Submit.
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Now activation starts. While the activation is in progress,
the system buttons are locked.
ÜCaution
Do not turn off the vehicle while the activation is in progress. It
may cause a system malfunction.
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When activation fails, contact the UVO Center at 844-UVO-
9411/844-886-9411.
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When your UVO service expires, you can reactivate the service
by renewing your subscription on MyUVO.com and entering
your verification code again in the Activate UVO menu.
Subscribing to the service
You must activate the service to use it on the system. An account
with MyUVO.com is required to activate the service. When you do
not have an account, create a new account to activate the service.
When you already have an account, enter the verification code
you received from MyUVO.com.
ÜCaution
Do NOT turn off the vehicle when the service setting is in
progress. It may cause system malfunction.
1 Park your vehicle in a safe place.
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You cannot enter information for service activation while
your vehicle is moving.
2 On the All Menus screen, press UVO >
UVO
Settings >
Activate UVO.

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f Call the UVO Center to request help or make inquiries about
using the UVO service.
g Access the UVO service to use it on the system, activate
the automatic 911 connection feature, or access modem
information.
h Can see the weather information (if equipped). > See “ Checking
the weather information (if equipped).”
i The list of menu items appears.
 User'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.
ÝWarning
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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Use the UVO features on the system when the vehicle is
stationary with the vehicle turned on.
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 Returns to the previous step.
b Call to the Roadside Assistance using the UVO service.
> See “Contacting for roadside assistance.”
c Check your vehicle′s abnormal conditions and see the
diagnosis result.
> See “Diagnosing the vehicle.”
d See the location information received from the UVO website
or the UVO application.
> See “Using the received location
information.”
e See the information about the intervals for the last and
next maintenance services (if equipped).
> See “Checking
maintenance service intervals (if equipped).”