2021 KIA SORENTO HYBRID ECO mode

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Steering wheel remote control
0000AThe system shape and menu arrangement may differ depending on the vehicle model
and specifications.
a a Voice Recognition button
\225Press to start voice recognition.
\225Press and hold to start voice recognition of a connected smartphone via phone
projection. (The button's operation may vary depending on smartphone specifications.)
b b MODE button
\225Press the button repeatedly to change the system mode (radio, media, etc.).
\225Press and hold the button to display the settings for the MODE Button (St\
eering Wheel).
c c Volume lever/button
\225Adjust the volume.
\225Press the button to mute or unmute the volume (except for navigation sound).
\225Press the button to pause or resume playback.
d d Move lever
\225While listening to the radio, switch between the stations on the preset list. Press
and hold to search for a station.
\225While playing media, change the track/file. Press and hold to rewind or fast forward
(except for the Bluetooth audio mode).
e e Call button
\225Before connection of Bluetooth: Press to display the Bluetooth connection window.
\225After connection of Bluetooth: Press to display the recent calls list. To redial the last
number, press and hold the button. When a call comes in, press to answer the call.
\225During a Bluetooth call, press to switch to Call Waiting. Press and hold to switch
between the system and mobile phone.
f f End Call button
\225During a Bluetooth call, press to end the call.
\225Press to ignore a call with the Bluetooth connected.

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Steering wheel remote control
0000AThe shape may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications. For more
information, see "Quick Reference Guide" that is separately provided.
Voice Recognition
button
()
\225Press to start voice recognition.
\225Press and hold to start voice recognition of a connected
smartphone via phone projection. (The button's operation
may vary depending on smartphone specifications.)
MODE button \225Press the button repeatedly to change the system mode
(radio, media, etc.).
\225Press and hold the button to display the settings for the
MODE Button (Steering Wheel).
Volume lever/
button
(+/-)
\225Adjust the volume.
Mute button
()
\225Press the button to mute or unmute the volume (except
for navigation sound).
\225Press the button to pause or resume playback.
Move lever/
button
(/)
\225While listening to the radio, switch between the stations
on the preset list. Press and hold to search for a station.
\225While playing media, change the track/file. Press and hold
to rewind or fast forward (except for the Bluetooth audio
mode).
Call button
()
\225Before connection of Bluetooth: Press to display the
Bluetooth connection window.
\225After connection of Bluetooth: Press to display the recent
calls list. To redial the last number, press and hold the
button. When a call comes in, press to answer the call.
\225During a Bluetooth call, press to switch to Call Waiting.
Press and hold to switch between the system and mobile
phone.
End Call button
()
\225During a Bluetooth call, press to end the call.
\225Press to ignore a call with the Bluetooth connected.

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Pairing to an Android smartphone via Android Auto
When you connect an Android smartphone to the vehicle with Android Auto, you can run and
control Apps on the phone through the widescreen using its user-friendly interface.
1 To use Android Auto, first check the following.
\225Visit the Android Auto website at https://www.android.com/auto to check the list of
countries, device types, and models that support Android Auto.
\225Download and install the Android Auto App from Google Play Store. It is not possible
to install Android Auto in countries that do not support the feature.
2 On the All Menus screen, press Setup > Device Connections > Android
Auto and select the Enable Android Auto checkbox.
0000AThe screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
0000ASelect Use Split Screen at Android Auto screen to show split screen when using
Android Auto.
3 Connect a smartphone to the USB port on the vehicle by using the
provided USB cable.
0000AWhen the connection is made for the first time, the system screen displays a
notification window. Check the details and then press OK.
0000ATo end the Android Auto and disconnect from the smartphone, remove the USB cable
from the system.
\334\334Caution
Do not repeatedly connect and remove the USB connector within a short time. It may
cause device errors or system failures.
4 When the smartphone is locked, unlock it first and then consent to the
use of Android Auto.
When the smartphone is recognized successfully, the Android Auto menu is activated on
the All Menus screen.

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Using the Android Auto
1 On the All Menus screen, press Android Auto.
2 Perform the desired function.
\225To run the functions for phone, music, or navigation on the smartphone, p\
ress the
corresponding app icon.
0000AWhen you are using your smartphone′s navigation via phone projection, sounds
from both the system′s radio/media function and the navigation will be output
through your vehicle′s speakers. When you turn the Volume knob while both
sounds are being output, the navigation volume is adjusted first.
\225To use the Google voice recognition, press and hold the Voice Recognition button on
the steering wheel.
0000ABy pressing the [MODE] button on the steering wheel, you can run the media App on
your smartphone as well as the Radio/Media mode of the system.
0000ATo specify which functions to run when the [MODE] button on the steering wheel is
pressed, press and hold the [MODE] button to display the settings screen.
0000ABy pressing the Call button on the steering wheel, you can make a call via Bl\
uetooth
connection.
0000AWhen phone projection is active, you cannot change the phone projection settings. To
change the settings, remove the USB cable from your system.
0000AThe icons on the screen are subject to change according to the policy of Google
Corporation.
0000AApps or functions used through Android Auto are subject to change according to the
policy of Google Corporation. For supportable functions, visit the Android website at
https://www.android.com/auto.
0000ATo use the functions on your smartphone with the minimized system settings, update the
smartphone OS to the latest version.
0000AThe recognition time may differ depending on the device type, firmware, and OS version.
0000ACharges may apply for any mobile data used while Android Auto is running.
0000ASome functions may not work properly depending on the network signal strength.
0000AAvoid interacting with the smartphone while using Android Auto.
0000AYou cannot use the following functions when Android Auto is in use.
000DUSB mode
000DApple CarPlay
000DSearches using the control panel or the steering wheel remote control

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Pairing to an iPhone via Apple CarPlay
After you connect an iPhone to the vehicle with Apple CarPlay, you can run and control Apps
on the phone through the system screen.
1 To use Apple CarPlay, first check the following:
\225For iPhone models that support Apple CarPlay, visit the Apple website at https://www.
apple.com/ios/carplay.
\225Make sure Apple CarPlay and Siri are enabled in your iPhone settings. If you do not
see options for Apple CarPlay or Siri, update to the latest iOS version.\
2 On the All Menus screen, press Setup > Device Connections > Apple
CarPlay and then check Enable Apple CarPlay.
0000AThe screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
0000ASelect Use Split Screen at Apple CarPlay screen to show split screen when using
Apple CarPlay.
3 Connect an iPhone to the USB port on the vehicle by using the provided
USB cable.
0000AWhen the connection is made for the first time, the system screen displays a
notification window. Check the details and then press OK.
0000ATo end the Apple CarPlay and disconnect from the iPhone, remove the USB cable
from the system.
\334\334Caution
Do not repeatedly connect and remove the USB connector within a short time. It may
cause device errors or system failures.
4 When the iPhone is locked, unlock it first and then consent to the use of
Apple CarPlay.
When the iPhone is recognized successfully, the Apple CarPlay menu is activated on the
All Menus screen.

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Using the Apple CarPlay
1 On the All Menus screen, press Apple CarPlay.
2 Perform the desired function.
\225To run any of functions (phone, messaging, navigation, etc.) on your iP\
hone, press the
corresponding function icon.
0000AWhen you are using your smartphone′s navigation via phone projection, sounds
from both the system′s radio/media function and the navigation will be output
through your vehicle′s speakers. When you turn the Volume knob while both
sounds are being output, the navigation volume is adjusted first.
\225To run the Siri voice recognition, press and hold the Voice Recognition button on the
steering wheel.
0000ATo display the system Home screen, press .
0000ABy pressing the [MODE] button on the steering wheel, you can run the media App on
your smartphone as well as the Radio/Media mode of the system.
0000ATo specify which functions to run when the [MODE] button on the steering wheel is
pressed, press and hold the [MODE] button to display the settings screen.
0000AWhen you receive a call, press the Call button on the steering wheel to answer it.
0000AWhen phone projection is active, you cannot change the phone projection settings. To
change the settings, remove the USB cable from your system.
0000AApps or functions used through Apple CarPlay are subject to change according to the
policy of Apple Corporation. For supportable functions, visit the Apple Corporation
website at http://www.apple.com/ios/carplay.
0000ATo use the functions on your smartphone with the minimized system settings, update the
smartphone OS to the latest version.
0000AThe recognition time may differ depending on the device type, firmware, and OS version.
0000ACharges may apply for any mobile data used while Apple CarPlay is running.
0000ASome functions may not work properly depending on the network signal strength.
0000AAvoid interacting with the smartphone while using Apple CarPlay.
0000AYou cannot use the following functions when Apple CarPlay is in use.
000DBluetooth phone
000DUSB mode
000DAndroid Auto
000DBrowsing using the [TUNE/FILE] knob on the control panel (if equipped)

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Using the Hybrid menu (HEV only)
You can see the fuel economy and energy flows of the vehicle.
On the All Menus screen, press Hybrid.
Hybrid screen (HEV only)
The Hybrid screen provides the following features and information:
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Can see the average fuel economy and electric motor usage of the vehicle. > See "Seeing
the fuel economy information (HEV only)."
c c Can see the energy flows for each component while driving. > See "Seeing the energy flows
(HEV only)."
d d The list of menu items appears.
000EDisplay Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power knob.
000EUser's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
000ESplit Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
0000ADepending on vehicle model or specifications, the screen layout and available options
may differ.

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Seeing the fuel economy information (HEV only)
You can see the fuel economy of the vehicle.
On the Hybrid screen, press Fuel Economy.
Fuel economy information screen
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Can see the graphs for hybrid fuel economy and electric motor usage.
c c Can see the average fuel economy of the vehicle.
d d Can initialize all fuel economy graphs.
e e The list of menu items appears.
000EDisplay Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power knob.
000EUser's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
000ESplit Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
0000AThe graphs are updated every 2.5 minutes. When you stop the vehicle, the graphs are
initialized.
0000AThe average fuel economy is the average fuel economy accumulated after fueling.
Accordingly, even when the graph is initialized, the information is maintained.