2023 KIA FORTE Navigation System Quick Reference Guide

UVO
UVO service
Running the UVO menu 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 [
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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:

Inside a building or tunnel

Mountain or forest area

Road close to a cliff

Area densely populated with tall buildings

Road under expressway or multi-level road

Communication shadow area according to the service provider's network coverage
policy

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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.

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Running the UVO menu
You can run the UVO in the system to use the service.
On the All Menus screen, press UVO.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Call to the Roadside Assistance using the UVO service. > See "Contacting the roadside
assistance."
c c View the schedule details for today and tomorrow (if equipped). > See " Checking schedule
details (if equipped)."
d d Can see the weather information (if equipped). > See "Checking 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.
•Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
•User'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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ÝWarning
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.
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Use the UVO features on the system when the vehicle is stationary with the vehicle turned
on.
Contacting the 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:
•On the All Menus screen, press UVO
>
Roadside Assist.
• Press the [] button on the vehicle.
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Depending on the network status, this feature may not work correctly.
Checking 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.
•Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
•Sync now: Sync to the latest schedule details of the linked account.
•Select Calendar: Select the calendar to display on the screen.
•User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
•Split 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 on an event 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 on the event to set a destination.

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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 a route 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 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
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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.
• Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
•Current Location: Displays the weather of the current position.
•Waypoint: Displays the weather of the waypoint, if specified.
•Destination: Displays the weather of the destination, if specified.