2022 KIA STINGER warning

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\333Note
\225Only contacts in the supported format
can be downloaded and displayed from
the Bluetooth device. Contacts from
some apps will not be included.
\225Up to 5,000 contacts can be downloaded
from your device.
\225Some mobile phones may not support
the download function.
\225Contacts stored both in the phone and
in the SIM card are downloaded. With
some mobile phones, contacts in the
SIM card may not be downloaded.
\225If you have set up speed dial numbers
on the mobile phone, you can make a
call by pressing and holding a speed
dial number on the keypad. Depending
on the mobile phone type, the speed
dialing function may not be supported.
\225Permission is required to download
contacts from the mobile phone. When
you attempt to download data, you
may need to permit the download on
the mobile phone. If the download
fails, check the mobile phone screen for
any notification or the mobile phone's
permission setting.
\225Depending on the mobile phone type or
status, downloading may take longer.
\225When you download your contacts, any
old data will be deleted.
\225You cannot edit or delete your contacts
on the system.
\225When you connect a new mobile phone,
your contacts downloaded from the
previous mobile phone will not be
displayed, but they will remain in your
system until you delete the previous
phone from the devices list.
Dialing from the keypad
You can make a call by entering a phone
number manually on the keypad.
\334 Warning
Never dial a phone number by entering
it manually while driving. This 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.
1 On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Phone.
\225 Alternatively, press the Call/Answer
button on the steering wheel.
\225If the Bluetooth Handsfree feature
is deactivated, the device selection
pop-up window appears. Connect
a mobile phone by selecting one
from your list of paired devices or by
pairing a new one.
2 On the Bluetooth phone
screen, press
.

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Answering a call via
Bluetooth
You can accept or reject calls and use
convenient functions during a call.
Accepting or rejecting a
call
When a call comes in, a notification pop-
up window of the incoming call appears
on the system screen.
To answer the call, press Accept.
\225Alternatively, press the Call/Answer
button on the steering wheel.
To reject the call, press Reject.
\334Warning
\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 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.
\333 Note
\225Depending on the mobile phone type,
call rejection may not be supported.
\225Once your mobile phone is connected
to the system, the call sound may be
output through the vehicle′s speakers
even after you exit the vehicle if the
phone is within the connection range.
To end the connection, disconnect the
device from the system or deactivate
Bluetooth on the device.
\225You can activate privacy mode by
pressing Privacy Mode on the incoming
call pop-up window. In privacy mode,
contact information will not be
displayed. To deactivate privacy mode,
press Menu > Privacy Mode on the
Bluetooth phone screen.

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Using Voice Memo
You can record voice memos using the
microphone installed in your vehicle and
play voice memos on your system.
\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.
Starting Voice Memo
On the Home screen, press All
Menus > Voice Memo.
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a a Display the options list.
\225 Display Off (if equipped): Turn off
the screen. Press the screen to turn
it back on.
\225Delete: Delete voice memos.
\225Save to USB Device : Save voice
memos to a USB storage device.
Check the specifications of USB
storage devices to determine
whether they are compatible.
> See
″ USB storage devices .″
\225Storage Information : View
information on the storage space
used for your voice memos.
\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 Adjust the recording volume (if
equipped).
d d List of your voice memos. Press a voice
memo to play it.
e e Start or pause recording.
f f Stop recording.

7-4
Using the UVO menu
You can use UVO services via the UVO
menu in your system.
Starting the UVO menu
On the Home screen, press All
Menus > UVO .
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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.
\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 Call the UVO Center for vehicle towing
and other services.
> See ″Contacting
roadside assistance.″
d d Check your vehicle for any issues and
view the diagnosis.
> See ″Diagnosing
your vehicle .″
e e View maintenance service intervals
for your last and next scheduled
maintenance.
> See ″Checking
maintenance service intervals .″
f f Call the UVO Center to request help
or make inquiries while using UVO
services or your account.
> See
″ Contacting the virtual assistant .″
g g Call the UVO Center to request help
or make inquiries regarding service
activation and UVO services.
h h Access UVO services to use it in your
system, activate the automatic 911
connection feature, or access modem
information.
> See ″Configuring the UVO
settings.″
\334 Warning
Distracted driving can result in a loss of
vehicle control, leading 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.
\333Note
Use the UVO features in the system when
your vehicle is parked with the engine
running.

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Diagnosing your vehicle
You can diagnose your vehicle. With
a vehicle diagnosis, you can schedule
maintenance.
1 Park your vehicle in a safe
location.
\333Note
Depending on the vehicle model
or specifications, you may need to
ensure your vehicle is parked before
performing a diagnosis.
2 On the Home screen, press
All Menus > UVO > Vehicle
Diagnostics .
\225A remote diagnosis will begin.
Refrain from using your system until
the diagnosis is complete and the
result is displayed on the screen.
If you move to another screen
while a diagnosis is in progress, the
diagnosis will be canceled.
3 Check the result displayed on
the screen.
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a a Display the options list.
\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 Schedule maintenance at a Kia
dealership by selecting your
preferred dealership or a nearby
dealership.
d d Call the UVO Center for roadside
assistance.
\333 Note
\225A diagnosis result provided by this
service is only an estimation based
on data from your vehicle. Visit a Kia
dealership for a detailed diagnosis.
\225If a critical issue is detected with your
vehicle, an automatic diagnosis will start
and a warning light will display in the
instrument cluster. You will be notified
of the diagnosis result.
\225Your preferred dealership must be
registered on Owners.kia.com for you to
schedule maintenance with it.

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[Storage
You can view your system′s memory
storage information.
[User′s Manual on Web (QR
Code)
You can access the web manual of the
system by scanning the QR code with your
smartphone.
\334 Warning
Park your vehicle in a safe location before
scanning the QR code. For safety reasons,
you are not able to access QR codes from
the system′s screen while the vehicle is
moving.
[Reset
You can reset your system settings to
default values. All user data stored in the
system will also be deleted.
Date/Time
You can set the current time and date or
change the time display format.
[GPS Time
You can set the system to receive time
information from the GPS. When you
deactivate this option, you can set the
time and date manually.
[Time Zone
You can select your time zone.
[Daylight Saving Time
You can apply daylight saving time.
[24 Hours
You can set the time in the 24 hour
format.

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Sound Tuning (if equipped)
You can adjust the tone and output level
of each sound. You can also select where
you would like sound to be concentrated
in your vehicle (if equipped).
\333Note
To restore the default settings for all
sound modes and the sound position,
press Center.
Guidance (if equipped)
You can change the settings for the
guidance that is available while you are
driving.
[Parking Safety Priority
You can set to give priority to the
proximity warning feature and lower all
other sounds when parking your vehicle.
[Parking Safety Priority
You can set to give priority to the
proximity warning feature and lower all
other sounds when parking your vehicle.
[Start-up Volume Limit
You can set to automatically lower the
system volume upon vehicle start-up, if
the volume has been previously set to a
high level.
Position (if equipped)
You can select where you would like
sound to be concentrated in your vehicle.
Press a desired location on the seat image
or use the arrow buttons to adjust. To
center the sound in your vehicle, press
.

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Important information
Before using your system, read and follow
all instructions and safety information
provided in this user′s guide (″User′s
Manual″). Not following precautions found
in this guide can lead to an accident or
other serious consequences.
Keep this guide in your
vehicle
When kept in the vehicle, this guide will
be a ready reference for you and other
users unfamiliar with the system. Ensure
that before using the system for the
first time, all persons have access to this
guide and read its instructions and safety
information carefully.
Warning
Operating certain parts of this system
while driving can distract your attention
away from the road, and possibly cause an
accident or other serious consequences.
Do not change system settings or enter
data non-verbally (using your hands) while
driving. Stop the vehicle in a safe and
legal manner before attempting these
operations. This is important since setting
up or changing some functions as you
drive may distract your attention away
from the road and removing your hands
from the steering wheel may cause you to
lose control of the vehicle.
General operation
[Prolonged views of screen
Do not access any function requiring a
prolonged view of the screen while you
are driving. Pull over in a safe and legal
manner before attempting to access
a function of the system requiring
prolonged attention. Even short views
of the screen may be hazardous if your
attention has been diverted away from
your driving.
[Volume setting
Do not raise the volume excessively.
Keep the volume at a level where you can
still hear outside traffic and emergency
signals while driving. Driving while unable
to hear these sounds could cause an
accident.