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UVO
UVO service
Running the UVO
Route guidance service
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UVO service
UVO provides connected car services, such as roadside assistance and emergency rescue, via
the latest IT and communication technologies.
When you have subscribed to UVO, you can use the UVO service by using the [
]
buttons. You can also access other useful features using the UVO menu on your system.
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You must be an active UVO subscriber or within the initial free trial period to receive UVO
services, including Auto Collision Notification.
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Depending on the conditions such as vehicle type, system type, and the s\
ubscribed
service package, available services may differ.
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Some services may incur additional charges.
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Services may be modified, added, or deleted by changes in the company's policies.
Service restrictions
UVO services are provided via the mobile communication network. Accordingly, the
service may be restricted depending on the mobile communication network condition.
Use the network signal strength icon (
) at the top of the screen to check the mobile
communication status.
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It is recommended to use the service when the number of signal bars in the icon\
is 4 or
more.
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Depending on the network signal status, access to UVO may be restricted in the following
locations:
000DInside a building or tunnel
000DMountain or forest area
000DRoad close to a cliff
000DArea densely populated with tall buildings
000DRoad under expressway or multi-level road
000DCommunication shadow area according to the service provider's network coverage
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Subscribing to the service
You must activate the service to use it on the system. An account with owners.kia.com. is
required to activate the service. When you do not have an account, create a new account
to activate the service. When you already have an account, enter the verification code you
received from owners.kia.com.
\334\334Caution
Do NOT turn off the vehicle when the service setting is in progress. It may cause system
malfunction.
1 Park your vehicle in a safe place.
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You cannot enter information for service activation while your vehicle is\
moving.
2 On the All Menus screen, press UVO >
UVO Settings >
Activate UVO.
3 Enter your phone number or email address, and then press Submit.
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A
When you have a registered account and verification code, press I already have a
code.
4 Enter the verification code you received from owners.kia.com and then
press Submit.
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Now activation starts. While the activation is in progress, the system buttons are
locked.
\334\334Caution
Do not turn off the vehicle while the activation is in progress. It may cause a system
malfunction.
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If activation fails, contact the UVO Center at 844-UVO-9411/844-886-9411.
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When your UVO service expires, you can reactivate the service by renewing your
subscription on owners.kia.com and entering your verification code again in the Activate
UVO menu.
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Running the UVO
You can run the UVO in the system to use the service.
On the All Menus screen, press UVO.
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\031\030
\027\026
a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Call to the Roadside Assistance using the UVO service. > See "Contacting for roadside
assistance."
c c View the schedule details for today and tomorrow (if equipped). > See " Seeing schedule
details (if equipped)."
d d Can see the weather information (if equipped). > See "Checking the weather information (if
equipped)."
e e Checks your vehicle for abnormal conditions and displays the result. > See " Diagnosing the
vehicle."
f f See the information about the intervals for the last and next maintenance services (if
equipped).
> See "Checking maintenance service intervals (if equipped) ."
g g Call the UVO Center to request help or make inquiries about using the UVO service.
h h Call the UVO Center and request assistance regarding use of the UVO service, including
information on subscribing to the UVO service and service activation.
i i Access the UVO service to use it on the system, activate the automatic 911 connection\
feature, or access modem information.
j j The list of menu items appears.
\225Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
\225User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
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\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 vehicle systems, including the \
touch screen
and steering wheel controls that take the driver's eyes, attention, and focus away from safe
driving or that are not permissible by the law, should never be used while driving.0000
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Use the UVO features on the system when the vehicle is stationary with the vehicle turned
on.
Contacting for roadside assistance
When you encounter a disabled vehicle or other problems on the road, you can directly
contact the UVO Center for roadside assistance and receive the service for vehicle towing.
Perform any of the following methods:
\225On the All Menus screen, press UVO
>
Roadside Assist.
\225 Press the [] button on the vehicle.
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Depending on the network status, this feature may not work correctly.
Seeing schedule details (if equipped)
View the schedule details for today and tomorrow.
On the All Menus screen, press UVO >
Calendar.
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To use the calendar, make sure you install the UVO App on your smartphone and sign
up for the UVO Service. Use either Google Play Store or App Store (depending on your
smartphone model) to download and install the Kia UVO App and sign up for the UVO
Service.
> See "Subscribing to the service "
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To use the calendar, make sure your user profile is linked to your UVO account. It is not
possible to use the calendar if your user profile is set to "Guest." To link your user profile
to your UVO account, press Setup >
User Profile from All Menus.
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Calendar screen
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Select the account to provide schedule details to.
c c View the schedule details for today or tomorrow.
d d Update with the latest schedule details.
e e The list of menu items appears.
\225Display Off: Turns off the screen.
\225Sync now: Sync to the latest schedule details of the linked account.
\225Select Calendar: Select the calendar to display on the 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.
Setting a destination
You can view schedule details and set a destination by pressing a schedule from the calendar
screen.
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If location information is registered in the schedule, the registered location is
automatically set as the destination.
1 From the calendar screen, press the schedule to set a destination for.
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2 Press Search Destination.
3 Check the location of the destination and then press Set as Destination.
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When you see the search result list, press the desired destination to see on the map.
4 Select the desired route from the searched ones and press Start
Guidance.
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Schedule reminder
A schedule notification pops up at a specified time.
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To view schedule details, press Details.
Checking the weather information (if equipped)
You can see the weather information (temperature, humidity, amount/probability of
precipitation, etc.) for today or the next 3 days.
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The weather information is accessible only when the system is connected \
to the network.
On the All Menus screen, press UVO >
Weather.
Weather information screen
\037\036
\035\034
a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Can see the weather information for today or the next 3 days.
c c Can update to the latest weather information.
d d The list of menu items appears.
\225 Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button (if equipped).
\225Current Location: Displays the weather of the current position.
\225Waypoint: Displays the weather of the waypoint, if specified (if equipped).
\225Destination: Displays the weather of the destination, if specified.