2022 KIA SORENTO HYBRID Navigation System Quick Reference Guide

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Configuring the device connections settings
(Type1)
You can manage Bluetooth devices or configure their operation settings. You can also
activate the phone projection so that you can control the smartphone Apps on the system
screen after connecting the smartphone to the system.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
Device Connections.
The device connection settings screen appears.
2 Configure the settings required:
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Press Menu >
Search for Settings or press and enter a keyword to search for a
setting item. You can also search for a setting item by voice.
Bluetooth
You can register or delete a Bluetooth device for the system and connect or disconnect a
registered device. You can also configure operation settings such as notifications, messages,
and other settings for Bluetooth devices.
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For more information on how to use the Bluetooth functions: > see "Connecting a Bluetooth
device."
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Some setting options appear when a smartphone is connected to the system.
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To edit or delete a message, park the vehicle at a safe place and access the messaging
function on your smartphone. You cannot edit or delete a message from the system.
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When an iPhone is connected to the system, there are some restrictions when receiving
messages as follows:
000DOnly the sender name appears when the sender information is saved.
000DOnly the phone number appears when the sender information is not saved.
000DYou cannot use the auto-reply message function.
000DWhen the incoming message notification or lock-screen view option is off, messages
cannot be received.
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The message reader function may not be supported depending on the system language.

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Bluetooth Connections
You can register or delete a Bluetooth device from the system and connect or disconnect a
registered device.0000
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You can add one Bluetooth hands-free kit or up to two Bluetooth audio devices.
Auto Connection Priority
Set the priority order for automatic Bluetooth connection to the system when it turns on.
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On the device list, press
on the right and drag the item to reposition.
Message Notification
Set to receive message notifications.
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This option may not be available in some phone models.
Predefined Messages
Edit message templates for quick replies.
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This option may not be available in some phone models.
Bluetooth Voice Prompts
Set whether to hear voice prompts for events related to Bluetooth connections.
Privacy Mode
Enable or disable Privacy Mode. Hide data including contacts and call history from showing
up on the system screen to protect privacy.
Bluetooth System Info
You can see and edit the Bluetooth information of the system.
Reset
You can delete all registered Bluetooth devices and initialize Bluetooth settings. All data for
Bluetooth devices are also deleted.

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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.
Configuring the device connections settings
(Type2)
You can manage Bluetooth devices or configure their operation settings. You can also
activate the phone projection so that you can control the smartphone Apps on the system
screen after connecting the smartphone to the system.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
Device Connections.
The device connection settings screen appears.
2 Configure the settings required:
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Press >
Search for Settings or press and enter a keyword to search for a
setting item. You can also search for a setting item by voice.

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Device Connections
You can register or delete a Bluetooth device from the system and connect or disconnect a
registered device.
0000AYou can add one Bluetooth hands-free kit or up to two Bluetooth audio devices.
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From the device connection screen, press
>
Phone Projection Settings to configure
phone projection settings.
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On the device list, press
on the right and drag to reposition set the priority order.
Message Notification
Set to receive message notifications.
0000AThis option may not be available in some phone models.

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Predefined Messages
Edit message templates for quick replies.
0000AThis option may not be available in some phone models.
Bluetooth Voice Prompts
Set whether to hear voice prompts for events related to Bluetooth connections.
Privacy Mode
Enable or disable Privacy Mode. Hide data including contacts and call history from showing
up on the system screen to protect privacy.

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Bluetooth System Info
You can see and edit the Bluetooth information of the system.
Phone Projection Settings
You can activate the phone projection connection function to pair your smartphone with the
system.
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.

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Bluetooth (if equipped)
You can register or delete a Bluetooth device for the system and connect or disconnect a
registered device. You can also configure operation settings such as notifications, messages,
and other settings for Bluetooth devices.
0000
A
For more information on how to use the Bluetooth functions: > see "Connecting a Bluetooth
device."
0000
A
Some setting options appear when a smartphone is connected to the system.
0000
A
To edit or delete a message, park the vehicle at a safe place and access the messaging
function on your smartphone. You cannot edit or delete a message from the system.
0000
A
When an iPhone is connected to the system, there are some restrictions when receiving
messages as follows:
000DOnly the sender name appears when the sender information is saved.
000DOnly the phone number appears when the sender information is not saved.
000DYou cannot use the auto-reply message function.
000DWhen the incoming message notification or lock-screen view option is off, messages
cannot be received.
0000
A
The message reader function may not be supported depending on the system language.
Bluetooth Connections
You can register or delete a Bluetooth device from the system and connect or disconnect a
registered device.
0000
A
You can add one Bluetooth hands-free kit or up to two Bluetooth audio devices.
Auto Connection Priority
Set the priority order for automatic Bluetooth connection to the system when it turns on.
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A
On the device list, press
on the right and drag the item to reposition.
Message Notification
Set to receive message notifications.
0000
A
This option may not be available in some phone models.

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Predefined Messages
Edit message templates for quick replies.0000
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This option may not be available in some phone models.
Bluetooth Voice Prompts
Set whether to hear voice prompts for events related to Bluetooth connections.
Privacy Mode
Enable or disable Privacy Mode. Hide data including contacts and call history from showing
up on the system screen to protect privacy.
Bluetooth System Info
You can see and edit the Bluetooth information of the system.
Configuring the advanced system settings
(Type1)
(if equipped)
You can configure the settings for notification and button actions.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
Advanced.
The advanced settings screen appears.
2 Configure the settings required: