2021 KIA SELTOS bluetooth

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Using functions during a call
During a call, the following screen appears.
Press to use the available options.
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a Returns to the previous step.
b Can turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot
hear you.
c Can adjust the microphone volume.
d Displays or hides the dial pad screen.
e Used to switch the call to the mobile phone. This option may
not be available in some phone models.
f Used to end a call.
ÝWarning
Park the vehicle at a safe place before connecting your mobile
phone. It may take the driver attention off the road and cause
a traffic accident which can result in damages, injuries, and/or
death.
Do not talk on your mobile device 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. If
necessary, use the Bluetooth hands-free function and make
the call as short as possible.
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When a mobile phone is connected to the system, the
vehicle’s speaker may be used to output a call tone even
after you leave the vehicle. To disconnect the call, disable the
Bluetooth connection on the system or turn off the Bluetooth
function on the mobile phone.
Rejecting a call
Perform any of the following methods:
Press
Reject on the screen.
On the steering wheel, press the End Call button.
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To reject by sending a call-reject message, press Message.
From the list, select the call-reject message and press Send.
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The call-reject or auto-reply message may not be supported
in some phone models.

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Switching to another call
You can receive another incoming call while in a call. This option
is available only when the connected mobile phone supports the
call hold function. The original call is put on hold.
To switch between two calls, use either option.
Press
Switch.
Press a displayed phone number.
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This option may not be available in some phone models.
g 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.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
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If you set the microphone volume too high, the other party
may have a difficulty understanding you due to noise or
echoing, depending on their mobile phone and surroundings.
Setting the volume to 30 or lower is recommended.
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When the caller is in the contact list, the caller’s name and
phone number of the caller are displayed. Otherwise, only the
phone number appears.
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During a call with a Bluetooth connection, you cannot switch
to another screen such as Radio/Media mode.
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Depending on the phone model, the call volume of the other
party may differ.
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Depending on the phone model, the telephone number may
not appear.

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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 View caller details.
b Activate the lock mode to protect personal data. The data
downloaded from the mobile phone stays hidden while this
mode is on.
c Can see the message details.
d Reads out the message through the speakers in the vehicle.
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.
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.

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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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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
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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
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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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Navigation commands
CommandFunction
Find Address> You can search for a designated POI
name or address.
For example, say "Find Kia dealerships"
or "Find Kia dealerships in Seattle."
Find Address in
You can search for a location with its
address in a designated state. Say an
address in order of the house number,
street, and city.
Find You can search for a designated
category of POIs nearby.
> See “POI
names.”
Frequently Visited
Points You can select a location from the list of
your frequently visited points. Say the
number of the location you want.
Address Book Access the address book screen.
Previous Destinations You can select a location from the list
of your previous destinations. Say the
number of the location you want.
CommandFunction
Send Message
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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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Radio commands
CommandFunction
FM <87.5 to 107.9> Turn on the FM radio with that
frequency.
AM <530 to 1710> Turn on the AM radio with that
frequency.
SiriusXM <0 to 999> Turn on the SiriusXM radio with that
channel number.
Search commands
CommandFunction
Search settings for
You can search for a setting menu.
For example, say "Search settings for
Bluetooth" or "Search settings for
Display."
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See “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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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.
Siri Eyes Free is enabled only while driving. When you shift to “P”
(Park) or apply the parking brake, you can disable this function.
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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.
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.