2021 KIA SOUL 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.
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MODE
a MODE button \225
Press the button repeatedly to toggle among radio and
media modes.
\225Press and hold the button to display the settings for the
Steering Wheel MODE button.
b Move button (: /; ) \225
Changes the broadcast program channel, music, or file
while using the Radio/Media function.
\225Press and hold the button to search a broadcast program
while listening to the radio.
\225Press and hold the button to fast forward or rewind while
playing media (except for Bluetooth audio mode).
c Volume lever (+ /- )/Mute button (M ) \225
Push the lever up or down to adjust the volume. \225Press the button to mute or unmute the volume (except for navigation sound). \225Press the button to pause or resume during playback.
d Call button (D ) \225
Before connection of Bluetooth: Press to display the Bluetooth connection window. \225After connection of Bluetooth: Press to display the recent calls list, press and hold to redial the last number, and press for an incoming call to
answer it.
\225On a Bluetooth call: Press to switch to Call Waiting and press and hold to switch between the system and mobile phone.
e End Call button (E ) \225
During a Bluetooth call, press to end the call. \225Press to ignore a call with the Bluetooth connected.
f Voice Recognition button (C ) \225
Press to start voice recognition and press and hold to end voice recognition. \225Press and hold to start or end voice recognition of a connected smartphone via phone projection. (The button’s operation may vary
depending on smartphone specifications.)

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09 Settings
Configuring the device connection settings 9-2
Bluetooth 9-2
Android Auto 9-3
Apple CarPlay 9-3
Configuring the advanced system settings 9-4
Return to Map: Set Time 9-4
TUNE Knob Function 9-4
Custom Button ☆ 9-5
Steering Wheel MODE Button 9-5
Home Screen 9-5
My Data 9-6
Extend Rear Camera Use 9-6
Configuring the sound settings 9-7
Position 9-7
Volume 9-8
Advanced 9-8
Tone 9-9
Priority 9-9
Navigation Volume 9-10
Reset 9-11
Turning on/off the screen touch sound 9-11
Configuring the voice recognition settings 9-11
Use Network 9-12
Guidance 9-12
08 UVO
UVO service 8-2
Service restrictions 8-2
Subscribing to the service 8-3
Running the UVO 8-4
Viewing driving information 8-5
Contacting for roadside assistance 8-6
Diagnosing the vehicle 8-6
Using the received location information 8-7
Contacting the UVO Center 8-8
Using Voice Local Search 8-9
Configuring the UVO settings 8-9

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Steering wheel remote control
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The shape may differ depending on the vehicle model and
specifications. For more information, see “Quick Reference
Guide” that is separately provided.
Voice Recognition
button
(
)
\225 Press to start voice recognition
and press and hold to end voice
recognition.
\225Press and hold to start or end
voice recognition of a connected
smartphone via phone projection.
(The button’s operation may
vary depending on smartphone
specifications.)
MODE button
\225 Press the button repeatedly to toggle
among radio and media modes.
\225Press and hold the button to display
the settings for the Steering wheel
MODE button:
> see “Steering Wheel
MODE Button.”
Volume lever
(+/-) \225 Push the lever up or down to adjust
the volume.
Mute button
(
)
\225 Press the button to mute or unmute
the volume (except for navigation
sound).
\225Press the button to pause or resume
during playback.
SETUP button \225Displays the Settings screen.
\225When you press and hold the button
the System Info screen appears.
> See
“ System Info.”
TUNE knob/
FILE knob/
ENTER button \225
Turn the knob to change the
frequency and channel while listening
to the radio.
\225Turn the knob to search for music or
file while playing media.
\225Press the button to select a channel,
music, or file during a search.
\225Turn the knob on the map screen to
zoom in or out the map (if activated).
> See “ TUNE Knob Function.”
\225
When you press and hold the button,
the TUNE Knob Function screen
appears.
> See “ TUNE Knob Function.”
System Reset
button \225
Restarts the system.

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Using the touch screen
This system is equipped with a touch-type screen. You can use
various practices by using this feature.
\335Warning
Do not use the touch screen while driving as this will divert your
attention away from the safe operation of the vehicle. You may
lose your steering control which could cause an accident and
severe bodily injuries.
\334Caution
\225 Do not press the touch screen with excessive force or a sharp
object. The touch screen may become damaged.
\225 Be careful for the touch screen not to contact any electrically
charged object. Static or other electric shock may cause the
system to malfunction or damage the touch screen.
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The touch screen will not respond when you are wearing
gloves. Take off the gloves or wear electrostatic touch gloves.
\334Caution
\225 The system can be turned on even when the ignition switch is
in “ACC” or “ON.” However, when you use the system without
turning on the vehicle for a long time, it may cause battery
discharge. To use the system for a long time, be sure to turn
on the vehicle.
\225 When you use the system with the vehicle turned off, the
battery warning message appears. The warning message
disappears as soon as you turn on the vehicle.
0000AThe screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and
specifications.
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When you turn off and on the vehicle, the system is turned on
with the mode and settings used when the vehicle was turned
off.
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To prevent audio from playing loud when you turn on the
vehicle, adjust the system volume to an adequate level.
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To automatically decrease the system volume, move to the All
Menus screen and touch Setup >
Sound >
Priority >
Start-
up Volume Limit to set the function.
> See “Start-up Volume
Limit.”

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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.
\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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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 .
\225
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.