2023 KIA FORTE power

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Checking new messages from the list
1 Perform any of the following methods:
•On the All Menus screen, press Phone.
•On 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.
• Display Off
: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
• Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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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.
•Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
•Delete: Can delete a voice memo.
•Save to USB Device: Can record a voice memo to a USB storage device. Check that
the USB device is compatible.
> See "USB storage devices."
•Storage Information: Can see the file size of recorded voice memos.
•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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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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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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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.

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Configuring system settings
Configure various functions required for using the system. View information related to the
system.
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The displayed screen or menu items may differ, depending on the vehicle model
and features. Check the screen type for your vehicle model and view the appropriate
instructions.

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Press Menu or
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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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If you press Display Off at the top of the screen, the screen is switched off. To switch the
screen back on, press the screen or briefly press the power button.

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CUSTOM (if equipped)
You can set to select the drive mode optimized for the driving habits or road conditions.
•Powertrain: Select a drive mode that performs optimum engine and transmission
control depending on the driving situation.

NORMAL: Optimized for balanced comfort.

SPORT: Optimized for agile driving.
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Steering: Select a drive mode that performs optimum steering wheel control depending
on the driving situation.

NORMAL: Optimized for smooth steering.

SPORT: Optimized for agile steering.
ECO (EV only)
This is a drive mode for increasing the vehicle's fuel efficiency. You can change the climate
control mode, the active coast energy regeneration level, and speed limit settings.
NORMAL (EV only)
This is a drive mode focused on the driver and passenger's comfort. You can change the
climate control mode and the active coast energy regeneration level.
SPORT (EV only)
This drive mode enables a more dynamic driving performance. You can change the climate
control mode and the active coast energy regeneration level.
Drive Mode Change Alert (if equipped)
You can set how to display the notification message when the drive mode is changed.
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Detailed Alert: Displays a detailed notification message along with the vehicle image
when the drive mode is changed.
•Simple Alert: Displays the notification at the top or on the split screen when the drive
mode is changed.
•Off: When the drive mode changes, no notification is provided.

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Horn Feedback (if equipped)
You can set to generate guiding beep when all doors are locked.
Remote Power Doors & Liftgate (if equipped)
Easily open the doors by pressing the unlock button on the smart key for more than 3
seconds.
2 Press Unlock (if equipped)
You can set to unlock all doors by pressing the door unlock button twice.
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When you press the door unlock button once, only the driver's seat door is unlocked.
Smart Sliding Door (if equipped)
Set the sliding door to automatically open when you move close to the sliding door carrying
your smart key.
Power Trunk or Power Liftgate (if equipped)
Open or close the trunk (liftgate) automatically using the power trunk (liftgate) button.

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The displayed name may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Power Trunk Opening Speed or Power Liftgate Opening Speed
(if equipped)
Set the opening speed for the power trunk (liftgate).

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The displayed name may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Power Trunk Opening Height or Power Liftgate Opening Height
(if equipped)
Set the opening height for the power trunk (liftgate).

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The displayed name may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Smart Trunk or Smart Liftgate (if equipped)
Opens the trunk (liftgate) automatically when approaching the trunk (liftgate) with the smart
key.

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The displayed name may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Liftgate Auto Close (if equipped)
Set the liftgate to automatically close when you move away from the back of the liftgate while
carrying the smart key.
Remote Window Control (if equipped)
Turns on the remote window control function.