2021 KIA SOUL Navigation System Quick Reference Guide

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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.
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Message Settings: Displays the message settings
screen.
\225Bluetooth Settings: Can change the Bluetooth
settings.
\225Split 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, pull over 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.
Checking a new message from the list
1 Perform any of the following methods:
\225On the All Menus screen, touch Phone.
\225On the steering wheel, press the [] button.
2 On the Bluetooth Call screen, touch .
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.
d Used to make a call to a message sender.
e Used to move to the previous or next message.

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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.0000
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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, touch Phone.
\225On the steering wheel, press the [] button.
2 On the bluetooth message screen, touch .
3 When a guiding beep is heard, say the message.
The system sends the text to the selected contact.

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.0000
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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.
-A media source is connected or disconnected.
-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. 0000
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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 [] button.
Voice recognition starts along with voice guidance.
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To skip the voice guidance, press the [
] 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. 0000
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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 touch 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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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.
\225Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
3 To end the voice recognition, perform one of the
following methods:
\225In standby mode for voice recognition, say "Exit"
\225On the voice recognition screen, touch Exit.
\225On the steering wheel, press and hold the [] button.
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When the [
] button is pressed in standby mode for voice
recognition, the standby time is extended.
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When the voice recognition is not available, press the
[
] button on the steering wheel and use the voice
recognition on your smartphone via phone projection.
> See “Using the phone projection function.”

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Seeing the voice recognition help
You can see more details on how to perform various functions by
voice commands.
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Pull over the vehicle at a safe place and see the help.
1 On the steering wheel, press the [] button.
2 Say “Help”
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When the mode time exceeds before you speak, you can
touch 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 Returns to the previous step.
b The function list appears.0000
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To see the list of voice commands that can be used for
each function, touch 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.
\225Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
3 Select the desired option and see its help.
\225To see the entire help for use of voice commands, touch
at the bottom of the screen.
\225To see more details on how to use voice commands for
each function, touch
next to the function name.
4 After seeing the help, perform any of the following
methods.
\225On the help screen, touch Exit.
\225In 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.