2022 KIA STINGER warning

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[Connecting your iPhone via
Apple CarPlay
You can connect your iPhone and system
via Apple CarPlay and control your iPhone
apps on the system′s screen. Only wireless
connections are available for Apple
CarPlay.
Before starting Apple CarPlay, activate
wireless connectivity and set up the
devices list for wireless connections.
\334 Warning
For your safety, park your vehicle in a
safe location before changing the Apple
CarPlay settings.
#Activating wireless connectivity
On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Setup > Wi-Fi and press
Use Wi-Fi for Phone Projection to
activate it.
# Pairing iPhones with your
system for wireless Apple
CarPlay
For wireless Apple CarPlay connections,
first pair your iPhone with your system to
add it to the phone projection devices list.
You can register up to six iPhones.
Ensure that your iPhone supports wireless
Apple CarPlay.
1 On the Home screen, press
All Menus > Setup > Device
Connections > Phone
Projection .
\225If you are pairing an iPhone with
your system for the first time, you
can also press and hold the Voice
recognition button on the steering
wheel.
2 Press Add New .

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6 To end Apple CarPlay,
disconnect the iPhone from the
phone projection devices list.
\333Note
\225To check compatible apps, visit the
Apple homepage (https://www.apple.
com/ios/carplay).
\225To use Apple CarPlay in optimized
environments, update your iPhone′s
operating system to the latest version.
\225Depending on the connected device′s
hardware, firmware, and operating
system versions, the recognition time
may vary.
\225Using Apple CarPlay may result in
mobile communication charges.
\225Depending on the network signal status,
some functions may not work correctly.
\225Avoid controlling your iPhone while
Apple CarPlay is in use.
\225While you are using Apple CarPlay, the
following functions are unavailable:
- Searches using the Search knob
(TUNE FILE)
- Android Auto
\225When Apple CarPlay is active, the
system′s phone functions are provided
via Apple CarPlay.
Getting to know the
driving assistance
screen
You can view the outside of your vehicle
on the system screen. Depending on the
vehicle model or specifications, displayed
screens and available functions may vary.
\334 Warning
When backing up, make sure to follow the
guidelines below:
\225Before entering your vehicle, always
check the area behind your vehicle.
\225Do 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.
\225Always back up slowly and stop
immediately if you suspect that a
person, especially a child, might be
behind you.
\335 Caution
The distance shown in the rear view
screen may differ from the actual
distance. For safety, be sure to visually
check the rear, left, and right sides of your
vehicle.

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Rear view screen
When you shift to ″R″ (Reverse) while the
engine is running, the system screen will
automatically display the rear view and
the parking guides.
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a a Driving direction lines (yellow). These
lines show the directions of the vehicle
according to the steering angle.
b b Neutral direction lines (blue). These
lines indicate your vehicle′s expected
path with the steering wheel in the
neutral position. It can help you
determine whether the vehicle is in
the correct position in a parking space
and prevent you from parking too
close to the next vehicle.
c c Crash warning lines (red). These lines
are to help prevent a collision.
You can also view the rear view screen by
pressing the [
] or [] button when
driving at less than 6 mph in ″D″ (Drive)
or ″N″ (Neutral). If you drive at 6 mph
or faster, the rear view screen will be
deactivated. (if equipped)
\333 Note
\225You can change the operation setting
for the rear view camera. On the Home
screen, press All Menus > Setup >
Advanced or Display > Extend Rear
Camera Use, and activate or deactivate
the Extend Rear Camera Use option.
If you activate the option, the rear view
screen will remain active even if you
shift to any position other than ″R″
(Reverse) after backing up. (if equipped)
\225 If an object comes too close to your
vehicle as you are parking the vehicle,
a warning beep will sound. To prevent
an accident that might result if you
do not hear the beep, you can set the
system to decrease the volume level of
any media playing automatically when
you are parking the vehicle. On the
Home screen, press All Menus > Setup
> Sound > Priority or Guidance >
Parking Safety Priority.
\225 Even when your vehicle is in ″P″ (Park),
you can check the rear view by pressing
the [
] button in your vehicle (if
equipped).

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Viewing UVO notices (if
equipped)
You can access notices received from the
UVO Center.
\334 Warning
For your safety, you cannot view UVO
notices while your vehicle is moving.
Park your vehicle in a safe place before
accessing notices.
1 On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Notifications .
2 Select a notice from the list.
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a a Display the options list.
\225Display Off (if equipped): Turn
off the screen. Press the screen
to turn it back on.
\225Notification Popup : Set whether
the system displays a notification
pop-up window when a new UVO
notice arrives.
\225 User′s Manual on Web (QR
Code): Access the web manual
via the QR code. For safety
reasons, you can access the QR
code only when your vehicle is
stationary.
b b Return to the previous level.
c c Urgent notice indicator
Using the quiet mode
for the rear seats
(if
equipped)
You can control the system volume for
sleeping or resting in the rear seats.
1 On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Quiet Mode.
2 Press Quiet Mode to activate
it.
\225 The rear seat audio is muted. If the
audio volume for the front seats is
high, it will decrease automatically.
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a a Display the options list.
\225Display Off: Turn off the screen.
Press the screen to turn it back
on.
\225User′s Manual on Web (QR
Code): Access the web manual
via the QR code. For safety
reasons, you can access the QR
code only when your vehicle is
stationary.
b b Return to the previous level.
c c Activate or deactivate the quiet
mode.

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Listening to the radio
You can search for radio stations through
various search methods and listen to
them. You can also save your favorite
radio stations to the preset list.
\334Warning
Driving while distracted can result in 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, which take the driver′s
eyes, attention, and focus away from the
safe operation of the vehicle, or which are
not permissible by law, should never be
used during the operation of the vehicle.
Turning on the radio
Press All Menus > Radio on the
Home screen, or press the Radio
button on the control panel.
\225 Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, displayed screens and
available functions may vary.
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a a Select a radio mode.
b b Activate or deactivate the HD Radio
mode (if equipped).
c c Display the options list.
\225Display Off (if equipped): Turn off
the screen. Press the screen to turn
it back on.
\225Enter Station : Change the radio
station by entering a radio frequency
manually.

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Using the media
\334Warning
Driving while distracted can result in 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, which take the driver′s
eyes, attention, and focus away from the
safe operation of the vehicle, or which are
not permissible by law, should never be
used during the operation of the vehicle.
Listening to music from a
USB device
You can play media files stored in portable
devices, such as USB storage devices
and MP3 players. Check compatible USB
storage devices and file specifications
before using the USB mode.
> See ″USB
mode.″
\333 Note
Depending on the vehicle model or
specifications, available buttons or the
appearance and layout of the USB port in
your vehicle may vary.
[Starting the USB player
1 Connect your USB device to the
USB port in the vehicle.
\225Playback may start immediately
depending on the device that you
connect to the system.
2 Press All Menus > Media on
the Home screen, or press the
Media button on the control
panel.
\225 The media player is displayed in full
screen.
\225If you have multiple media storage
devices, press the Media button on
the control panel again and press
USB Music on the media selection
window.
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Connecting Bluetooth
devices
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless
networking technology. Via Bluetooth,
you can connect nearby mobile devices
wirelessly to send and receive data
between connected devices. This enables
you to use your devices effectively.
On your system, you can use only the
Bluetooth Handsfree and Audio features.
Connect a mobile device that supports the
Bluetooth Handsfree or Audio feature.
\334Warning
Park your vehicle in a safe location before
connecting Bluetooth devices. Distracted
driving can cause a traffic accident and
lead to personal injury or death.
\333Note
For more information on Bluetooth-
enabled devices and their functional
compatibility, visit the KIA Motors America
website (https://www.kia.com).
Pairing devices with your
system
For Bluetooth connections, first pair your
device with your system to add it to the
Bluetooth devices list. You can register up
to six devices.
1 On the Home screen, press
All Menus > Setup > Device
Connections > Bluetooth >
Bluetooth Connections > Add
New .
\225If you are pairing a device with your
system for the first time, you can
also press the Call/Answer button on
the steering wheel. Alternatively, on
the Home screen, press All Menus
> Phone.
2 Select a function you want to
use and press OK.
3 On the Bluetooth device you
want to connect, activate
Bluetooth, search for your
vehicle's system, and then
select it.

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Deleting paired devices
If you no longer want a Bluetooth device
paired or if you want to connect a new
device when the Bluetooth devices list is
full, delete paired devices.
1 On the Home screen, press
All Menus > Setup > Device
Connections > Bluetooth
> Bluetooth Connections >
Delete Device(s).
2 Select the devices you want to
delete and press Delete.
\225 To delete all paired devices, press
Mark All > Delete.
3 Press Yes.
\225Downloaded data from devices will
also be deleted.
\333 Note
If your system supports wireless phone
projection and you delete a device from
the Bluetooth devices list, it will also be
deleted from the phone projection devices
list.
Making a call via
Bluetooth
By connecting a device that supports
Bluetooth Handsfree, you can use the
Bluetooth phone feature on your system.
This feature enables you to talk on the
phone hands free via Bluetooth. View
call information on the system screen,
and make or receive calls safely and
conveniently via the vehicle's built-in
microphone and speakers.
\334Warning
\225Driving while distracted can result
in 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, which take the driver′s eyes,
attention, and focus away from the safe
operation of the vehicle, or which are
not permissible by law, should never be
used during the operation of the vehicle.
\225Park your vehicle in a safe location
before connecting any Bluetooth
devices. Distracted driving can cause
a traffic accident and lead to personal
injury or death.
\225Never dial a phone number by entering
it manually or pick up your mobile
phone while driving. Use of a mobile
phone may distract your attention,
making it difficult to recognize external
conditions and reducing the ability to
cope with unexpected situations, which
may lead to an accident.