2022 KIA SORENTO ECO mode

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Checking new messages from the list
1 Perform any of the following methods:
\225On the All Menus screen, press Phone.
\225On the steering wheel, press the Call button.
2 On the Bluetooth Call screen, press .
3 Select a message from the list.
4 Check the message.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Reads out the message through the speakers in the vehicle.
c c Used to select a message registered in the system for sending a brief reply message.
d d Used to make a call to a message sender.
e e Used to move to the previous or next message.
f f Can text a message by using the voice recognition. > See "
Sending a text by using the
voice recognition."
g g 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.
\225 Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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The auto-reply messaging may not be available depending on the smartphone model.
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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.
000DWhen the sender information is not saved, only the phone number appears.\
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.
Sending a text by using the voice recognition
When you connect your mobile device to the system via Bluetooth, contacts from the device
are downloaded to the system so you can text a message to a contact by using the voice
recognition.
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To call using voice recognition, there must be contacts stored on the system.
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It is available only when the UVO service is active.
1 Perform any of the following methods:
\225On the All Menus screen, press Phone.
\225On the steering wheel, press the Call button.
2 On the Bluetooth message screen, press .
3 When a guiding beep is heard, say the message.
The system sends the text to the selected contact.

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2 When a beep sound is heard, say a command to perform (e.g.
navigation, music, call).
> See "Available voice commands" or " Viewing the voice
recognition help."
The recognized command appears in text at the top of the screen and the corresponding
function is performed.
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When an additional command is required to perform, the commands that can be
followed in the next step appear on the screen. Say a command or press a command.
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When there are several similar commands, say a command number to perform.
3 To end the voice recognition, perform one of the following methods:
\225In standby mode for voice recognition, say "Exit"
\225On the voice recognition screen, press Exit.
\225On the steering wheel, press and hold the Voice Recognition button.
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When the Voice Recognition button is pressed in standby mode for voice recognition,
the standby time is extended.
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When the voice recognition is not available, press the Voice Recognition button on
the steering wheel and use the voice recognition on your smartphone via phone
projection.
> See "Using the phone projection function."
Voice recognition screen
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a a According to voice recognition, the icons for voice recognition, voice guidance, and
command process appear.
b b The recognized voice command appears in text.
c c Shows the representative voice command.

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d d Ends the voice recognition.
e e Displays the voice recognition help.
f f The list of menu items appears.
\225Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
Adjusting the voice guidance volume
Adjust the voice guidance volume when the system volume is so low or high and it interferes
with your driving.
When the voice recognition is active, use the Volume knob on the control
panel.
Viewing the voice recognition help
You can see more details on how to perform various functions by voice commands.
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Park the vehicle at a safe place and see the help.
1 On the steering wheel, press the Voice Recognition button.
2 Say "Help".
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When the mode time exceeds before you speak, you can press Help instead.
3 Select the desired option and see its help.
\225To see the entire help for use of voice commands, press at the bottom of the
screen.

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\225To see more details on how to use voice commands for each function, press next
to the function name.
4 After seeing the help, perform any of the following methods.
\225On the help screen, press Exit.
\225In standby mode for voice recognition, say "Exit"
Voice recognition Help
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b The function list appears.
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To see the list of voice commands that can be used for each function, press or say the
function.
c c You can see the usages for each function.
d d Ends the voice recognition.
e e You can see the entire help for use of voice commands.
f f According to voice recognition, the icons for voice recognition, voice guidance, and
command process appear.
g g The list of menu items appears.
\225Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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When you use a command starting with "Find," the system searches for locations within
the state or province where your vehicle is currently located. To search for locations in
another state or province, say the state or province name first and then say the location
you want.
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Some commands, such as "Cancel Route " or "Show Route," are available only when a
destination is set.
Radio commands
Command Function
FM <87.5 to 107.9> Turn on the FM radio with that frequency.
AM <530 to 1710> Turn on the AM radio with that frequency.
SiriusXM <0 to 999> Turn on the SiriusXM radio with that channel number.
Tune to SiriusXM
<0 to 999> Tune on the SiriusXM radio with that channel number.
Tune to
Turn on the SiriusXM radio with that channel name.
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Some commands are recognizable in English only.
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Some commands may not be supported, depending on the vehicle model and f\
unctions.
Vehicle control commands (if equipped)
Command Function
Climate On/Off Turn on or off the climate control.
Air Conditioner
On/Off Can turn on or off the air conditioner.
Heat On/Off Can turn on or off the heater.
Fan High/Low Used to set the fan level.
Set Fan to windshield/
Face/Feet Used to set the air direction.
Warmer/Cooler Set the climate control temperature.
Open/Close all windows Open or close all windows.
Open/Close the
windows Open or close the driver-side window.
Open/Close the
passenger's window Open or close the passenger-side window.

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Vehicle control commands are recognizable in English only.
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Some commands may not be supported, depending on the vehicle model and f\
unctions.
Rear-seat function commands (if equipped)
Command Function
Passenger Talk Turn on the Passenger Talk.
Quiet Mode
Turn off Quiet Mode Turn on or off the Quiet Mode.
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Some commands may not be supported, depending on the vehicle model and f\
unctions.
Search commands
Command Function
Search settings for
You can search for a setting menu.
For example, say "Search settings for Bluetooth" or "Search
settings for Display."
> See "Configuring system settings."
Other commands
Command
Function
Help Move to the help screen.
Line <1 to 4>* Select an item with the designated number on a list. Simple
numbers, such as "One" or "Two," can be recognized.
Yes * Accept a notification asking for your confirmation in an
exceptional situation.
No * Deny a notification asking for your confirmation in an
exceptional situation.
Next * If there are more than five items on a list, scroll to the next page.
Previous * If you scroll to the next page of a list, scroll back to the previous
page.
Manual Input* When using the Dial Number command, open the keypad to
enter a phone number manually.
Go Back * Returns to the previous step.
Exit End voice recognition.
* These commands are available only in certain situations.

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Voice Memo
You can use the microphone on the vehicle to record and play voice memos.
Running the voice memo
On the All Menus screen, press Voice Memo.
Voice memo screen
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Displays the list of recorded voice memos.
c c Starts or pauses the recording.
d d Stops recording.
e e 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.
\225Delete: Can delete a voice memo.
\225Save to USB Device: Can record a voice memo to a USB storage device. Check that
the USB device is compatible.
> See "USB storage devices."
\225Storage Information: Can see the file size of recorded voice memos.
\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.