2021 KIA SOUL warning

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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 applications 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 application 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, touch Setup >
Device
Connections >
Android Auto and select the
Enable Android Auto checkbox.
Using the phone projection
function
When you connect an Android smartphone or iPhone to the
vehicle with a USB cable, you can run and control applications
on the phone through the widescreen using its user-friendly
interface.
\335Warning
Do not adjust or set up any phone settings while driving. You may
lose your steering control which could cause an accident and
severe bodily injuries.
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Using an approved USB cable provided by your smartphone
manufacturer is recommended. Using unapproved USB cables
may cause a phone projection error or a system malfunction.

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Using the driving assist display
You can see the view outside the vehicle through the system
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The displayed screen may differ depending on the vehicle
model.
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When backing up, make sure to follow the guidelines below:
\225 Before entering your vehicle, always check the area behind
your vehicle.
\225 Do not solely rely on the rear view camera when backing up.
Always ensure that it is safe to back up by checking behind
you and looking in the rearview mirrors.
\225 Always back up slowly and stop immediately if you suspect
that a person, especially a child, might be behind you.
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The distance shown on the screen may differ from the actual one.
Be sure to check the rear, left, and right sides with your own eyes
for safety.
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To use the functions on your smartphone with the minimized
system settings, update the smartphone OS to the latest
version.
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The recognition time may differ depending on the device
type, firmware, and OS version.
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Charges may apply for any mobile data used while Apple
CarPlay is running.
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Some functions may not work properly depending on the
network signal strength.
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Avoid interacting with the smartphone while using Apple
CarPlay.
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You cannot use the following functions when Apple CarPlay is
in use.
-Bluetooth
-USB mode
-Browse function using the [TUNE/ FILE] knob
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Android Auto

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a Moving direction lines (yellow)
Displays the vehicle’s moving direction based on the
steering angle.
b Neutral steering lines (blue)
Displays the moving direction if you reverse the vehicle in
neutral. Noting these lines, you can determine whether
the vehicle is stopped in correct direction and the
distances to the neighboring vehicles are adequate.
c Collision warning lines (red)
Used to prevent collision.
d Rear top view button (if equipped)
Touch the button to display the rear top view.
e Parking distance warning (if equipped)
Depending on the distance to obstacles, the warning
color and alert sound change along with the level (1/2/3)
to notify of the distance.
f Camera image adjustment
Used to adjust the brightness and contrast of camera
images.
g Center
Used to initialize the brightness and contrast of camera
images.
Using the rear-view display
1 Press the “R” (Reverse) button shifter (or move the
shift lever to “R” in a previous vehicle model) with
the vehicle turned on.
The system automatically displays the rear view with parking
assist guidelines.
2 Safely park your vehicle, checking the rear view
and guidelines.
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The example may differ from the actual screen display.
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Using the HD Radio Data
You can access an array of information with HD radio data such
as HD Radio™.0000
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HD radio data are available only in metropolitan areas.
1 On the All Menus screen, touch HD Radio Data.
2 Perform any of the following methods:
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a Returns to the previous step.
b Can see traffic information by using HD Radio data.
c Can see weather information by using HD Radio data.
d Can see weather information from the Doppler Radar.
e The list of menu items appears.
\225User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR
code that provides access to the online user manual
for the system.
\225Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model
and specifications.
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You can change the motion settings of the rear camera. On
the All Menus screen, touch Setup >
Advanced >
Extend
Rear Camera Use and then check Extend Rear Camera Use
to turn on the function. The rear view appears continuously
even when you change the shift position other than “R”
(Reverse) after reversing (if equipped).
> See “Extend Rear
Camera Use (if equipped).”
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Noting the parking assist guide lines based on the steering,
you can see the moving direction.
0000AA warning sound is heard when the vehicle approaches
obstacles while parking. When you set to automatically lower
the audio volume while parking, it can prevent accidents
caused by failure to hear the warning sound. On the All
Menus screen, touch Setup >
Sound >
Priority >
Proximity
Warning.
> See “Proximity Warning.”

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\335Warning
Driving while distracted can result in 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, which take the driver's
eyes, attention, and focus away from the safe operation of the
vehicle, or which are not permissible by law, should never be used
during the operation of the vehicle.
j The list of menu items appears.
\225Enter Station: Can select or directly enter the desired
radio frequency.
\225Station List: Can see the list of available radio stations.
\225Info: Turns the Radio text information transmitted from
the broadcasting station on and off.
\225Reorder Presets: Can change the location of a channel
by dragging on the presets list.
> See “Changing the order of
registered channels.”
\225 Delete Presets: Can delete a registered channel from the
presets list.
> See “Deleting a registered channel.”
\225Set Number of Presets: Used to set the number of
channels to display on the preset list.
> See “Changing the
number of channels to display on the preset list.”
\225 Sound Settings: Can configure system sound settings.
> See “Configuring the sound settings.”
\225User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code
that provides access to the online user manual for the
system.
\225Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
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The broadcast station names and local information are
displayed using GPS data. Those information may not appear
when there is no GPS data received.
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The displayed broadcast station names may not match the
actual ones.

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\335Warning
Driving while distracted can result in 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, which take the driver's eyes,
attention, and focus away from the safe operation of the vehicle,
or which are not permissible by law, should never be used during
the operation of the vehicle.
Pause/Resume
You can pause or resume playback of a USB music file.
On the USB music playback screen, touch or .
Rewind
By using the rewind function, you can listen to music in the USB
device from the desired point during playback.
Perform any of the following methods:
\225On the USB music playback screen, touch and hold .
\225On the control panel, press and hold the [ SEEK] button.
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On the steering wheel, use the [
/] button to run the
function.
g Restart playing the current file or previous file.
h Can pause or resume playback.
i Can play the next file.
j Can see the duration of the playing song and the current
playback position.
k The list of menu items appears.
\225 Media Sources: Opens the media selection window.
\225Songs by this Artist: Moves to the list of the artist’s songs.
\225Songs from this Album : Moves to the list of music albums
that contain the current song.
\225 Hide Current File: You can hide the file that is playing.
\225Sound Settings: Can configure system sound settings.
> See “Configuring the sound settings.”
\225User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code
that provides access to the online user manual for the
system.
\225Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
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The sound effect settings button may appear on the screen
depending on the amp specifications.

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2 On the map screen, touch Place or Address.
0000AOnly when the shift position is in “P,” Place or Address
appears.
3 Enter the location data such as place name,
address, or coordinates and then touch OK.
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To check the recent keyword list, touch .
m You can register your home, office, or other frequently visited
places as a favorite for ease of search.
> See “Registering a
frequently visited place as a favorite place.”
n The list of menu items appears.
\225 Reorder Icons: Can change the location of an icon on the
Navigation Menu screen.
\225User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code
that provides access to the online user manual for the
system.
\225Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
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Available icons and their arrangement may differ
depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Finding a route easily
\335Warning
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 devices or systems that take the
driver’s attention away from driving.
1 Perform any of the following methods:
\225On the Home screen, touch the map area.
\225On the control panel, press the [ MAP] button.
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Press and hold the [ NAV] button on the control panel to
enter into Places.

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j Displays quick menu items that can be used during guidance.
k Displays the remaining distance to the destination and
the estimated time of arrival. For more details, touch the
information item.
l Can cancel the route guidance. > See “Stopping the route
guidance.”
m Displays or hides the detailed guidance.
n You can see the system information on the map. (It can
display up to two items.)
\225 Traffic information (with an icon if there is no HD data
reception)
\225Bluetooth connection status
a Displays the Home screen.
b Used to change the map display mode.
\225N (2D Heading Up ): Rotates the map depending on the
travel direction.
\225N (2D North Up ): Displays the map with the north fixed
at the top.
\225N3D (3D Map): Rotates the map depending on the travel
direction for 3D view.
c You can adjust the volume of navigation or GPS warning
sound.
d Zooms in the map.
e The scale of the map automatically changes.
f Zooms out the map.
g Guides the point to change the driving direction.
h Guides the next point to change the driving direction.
i Displays the lanes in different colors.
\225 Orange: Recommended lane
\225White: Available lane
\225Gray: Unavailable lane