2021 KIA SOUL Navigation System Quick Reference Guide

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Editing the split screen
You can change information on the split screen.
Touch and hold, and then drag the split screen up or
down to select the desired information item.
Closing the split screen
Touch the split screen button when the split screen is
open.
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When the Menu button exists at the top of the screen, you
can close the split screen by touching Menu >
Split Screen.

Useful functions
Using the phone projection functionUsing the driving assist display Using the HD Radio Data
Using the sound mood lamp
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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.
\334Caution
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 Android Auto
1 On the All Menus screen, touch Android Auto.
2 Perform the desired function.
\225To run the functions for phone, music, or navigation on
the smartphone, touch the corresponding app icon.
\225To use the Google voice recognition, press and hold the
[
] button on the steering wheel.
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By pressing the [ MODE] button on the steering wheel, you
can run the media application on your smartphone as well as
the Radio/Media mode of the system.
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On the All Menus screen, touch Setup >
Advanced >

Steering Wheel MODE Button and then press the [ MODE]
button to set the functions to run.
> See “Steering Wheel MODE
Button.”
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By pressing the [] button on the steering wheel, you can
make a call via Bluetooth connection.
3 Connect a smartphone to the USB port on the
vehicle by using the provided USB cable.
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When the connection is made for the first time, the system
screen displays a notification window. Check the details
and then touch OK.
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To end the Android Auto and disconnect from the
smartphone, remove the USB cable from the system.
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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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Pairing to an iPhone via Apple CarPlay
After you connect an iPhone to the vehicle with Apple CarPlay,
you can run and control applications 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 .
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Make 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, touch Setup >
Device
Connections >
Apple CarPlay and then check
Enable Apple CarPlay.
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When phone projection is active, you cannot change the
phone projection settings. To change the settings, remove the
USB cable from your system.
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The icons on the screen are subject to change according to
the policy of Google Corporation.
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Applications 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.
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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 Android
Auto 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 Android
Auto.
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You cannot use the following functions when Android Auto is
in use.
-USB mode
-Browse function using the [TUNE/ FILE] knob
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Apple CarPlay

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Using the Apple CarPlay
1 On the All Menus screen, touch Apple CarPlay.
2 Perform the desired function.
\225To run any of functions (phone, messaging, navigation,
etc.) on your iPhone, touch the corresponding function
icon.
\225To run the Siri voice recognition, press and hold the []
button on the steering wheel.
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To display the system Home screen, touch
.
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By pressing the [ MODE] button on the steering wheel, you
can run the media application on your smartphone as well as
the Radio/Media mode of the system.
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On the All Menus screen, touch Setup >
Advanced >

Steering Wheel MODE Button and then press the [ MODE]
button to set the functions to run.
> See “Steering Wheel MODE
Button.”
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When you receive a call, press the [] button on the steering
wheel to answer it.
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When phone projection is active, you cannot change the
phone projection settings. To change the settings, remove the
USB cable from your system.
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Applications 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 .
3 Connect an iPhone to the USB port on the vehicle
by using the provided USB cable.
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When the connection is made for the first time, the system
screen displays a notification window. Check the details
and then touch OK.
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To end the Apple CarPlay and disconnect from the iPhone,
remove the USB cable from the system.
\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 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.
\335Warning
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