2021 KIA SOUL android auto

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Contents
01 System overview
Component names and functions 1-2
Control panel 1-2
Steering wheel remote control 1-3
Turning the system on or off 1-4
Turning on the system 1-4
Turning off the system 1-5
Using the touch screen 1-6
“Touch” gesture 1-7
“Touch and hold” gesture 1-7
“Slide” gesture 1-8
“Drag” gesture 1-8
“Swipe” gesture 1-9
“Spread/pinch” gesture 1-9
Using the Home screen 1-10
Home screen 1-10
Editing widgets on the Home screen 1-11
Editing icons on the Home screen 1-11
Seeing the All Menus screen 1-12
Split screen 1-12
Opening the split screen 1-12
Editing the split screen 1-13
Closing the split screen 1-13
02 Useful functions
Using the phone projection function 2-2
Pairing to an Android smartphone via Android Auto 2-2
Pairing to an iPhone via Apple CarPlay 2-4
Using the driving assist display 2-6
Using the rear-view display 2-7
Using the HD Radio Data 2-8
Viewing traffic information 2-9
Checking weather information via HD Radio Data 2-10
Checking weather information in Doppler Radar 2-10
Using the sound mood lamp 2-11

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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

2-2
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 .
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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 driving assist display
You can see the view outside the vehicle through the system
screen.0000
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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.
\334Caution
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

9-3
Android Auto
You can activate the Android Auto function to pair your Android
smartphone with the system.
Apple CarPlay
You can activate the Apple CarPlay function to pair your iPhone
with the system.
Auto Connection Priority
Set Bluetooth connection priority for devices to automatically
connect them when starting the vehicle.
Bluetooth Voice Prompts
Set whether to hear voice prompts for events related to Bluetooth
connections.
Message Settings
\225Message Notification: Sets to receive message notifications.
\225Predefined Messages : Can edit message templates for replies.
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This option may not be available in some phone models.
Bluetooth System Info
You can see and edit the Bluetooth information of the system.
Privacy Mode
Enable or disable Privacy Mode.
Hide data including contacts and call history from showing up on
the system screen to protect privacy.
Reset
You can delete all registered Bluetooth devices and initialize
Bluetooth settings. All data for Bluetooth devices are also deleted.

10-6
Phone projection
SymptomPossible cause Solution
The phone projection function
is not performed when a
smartphone is connected using
a USB cable. Phone projection is not
supported.
Visit the website to check whether your smartphone supports the
phone projection.
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Android Auto: https://support.google.com/androidauto
\225Apple CarPlay: http://www.apple.com/ios/carplay
The function is inactive.
\225 On the All Menus screen, touch Setup >
Device Connections,
select the function to use, and then turn on the phone projection
option.
\225 Make sure that the phone projection is not disabled in the
application settings or block-out settings on your smartphone.
Smartphone is encountered with
poor operation or malfunction.
\225 Check that the smartphone battery level is not too low.
Recognition may not work properly when the battery level is too
low.
\225The phone projection may not work properly when the signal
strength is weak.
\225When the smartphone is locked, first unlock it.
\225Initialize the smartphone and connect the device again.
A black screen appears when
the phone projection is
activated or in use. The smartphone malfunctions.
\225
Remove the USB cable from the smartphone and connect the
device again.
\225Initialize the smartphone and connect the device again.