2023 KIA K5 warning

1
Reading the manual on web with the QR code
You can access the online user's manual of the system by scanning the QR code with your
smartphone.
ÝWarning
Park the vehicle at a safe place and scan the QR code. To ensure your safety, the system does
not provide QR codes while driving.
1 Scan the QR code by using any of the following methods:
•On the All Menus screen, press User's Manual.
•On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
General >
System Info >
User's Manual on
Web (QR Code).
• Or scan the QR code in the Quick Reference Guide.
2 Scan the QR code after installing
the QR code reader App from App
Store
(
) or Google Play Store
(
).
3 Press the URL for User's Manual
on Web from the smartphone
display.
The online user's manual of the system
appears in the Internet browser App on
the smartphone.

A
Depending on how you scan the QR code, the online manual may open without pressing
the URL.

A
With a camera App of your iPhone or Android smartphone, the QR code can also be
scanned. Depending on the Android smartphone model, the QR code scanning may not
be supported for the provided App. For more details, see the smartphone's manual.

A
When you scan the QR code on each function menu, you can see the usage o\
f the
function running (except for several functions).

Run the desired function on the system and then press User's Manual on Web (QR
Code) from the menus on the screen.

A
Without scanning the QR code, you can directly enter the URL address to see User's
Manual on Web. (http://webmanual.kia.com/STD_GEN5_WIDE/AVNT/USA/English/index.
html)

2
Safety Warnings
Be sure to keep the following instructions. Otherwise, it may cause serious injury or accident.
ÝDriving
Obey all traffic laws while driving.
•
Relying solely on the navigation system may cause violation of traffic rules and regulations, resulting in an
accident.
In order to check the vehicle speed, see the speedometer first, not the speed on the
navigation system.
•The speed on the navigation system may differ from actual vehicle speed.
While driving, refrain from watching the screen.
•An accident may occur by negligence in keeping your eyes forward.
•To manipulate the screen or buttons requiring multiple steps, be sure to stop your vehicle.
To use your mobile phone, first stop your vehicle.
•When you use your mobile phone while driving, it may disperse your atten\
tion, resulting in an accident.
•When making a call while driving, use the Bluetooth Hands-free function and if possible, minimise the call
time.
Make sure that the volume of the phone is sufficiently low so that the external sound is
audible.
•When you drive with no external sound present may cause a traffic accident.
•When you drive for a long time with a loud audio volume, it may affect your hearing.
For emergency services (e.g. hospital, fire station), do not rely solely on the navigation
system.
•Some emergency services may not be included in the navigation map. Check relevant information in advance
to stay prepared for an emergency.
ÝSystem handling
Do NOT arbitrarily disassemble or modify the system.
•It may cause an accident, fire, or electric shock.
Exercise caution to make sure that no liquid or foreign materials enter the system.
•It may cause smoke generation, fire ignition, or system failure.
When the screen is not displayed, the volume is muted, or other system failures occur,
immediately stop using the system.
•Otherwise, it may cause fire, electric shock, or fatal system failure.

A
If you experience any problems with the system, contact your place of purchase or dealer.

7
Turning the system on or off
Turning on the system
1 Turn on the vehicle.
2 When a safety warning message appears, read it and press Confirm.

A
To change the display language, press Language.
Turning off the system
To turn off the system while driving, press and hold the Power button on
the panel.
The screen and sound will be turned off.

A
To use the system again, press the Power button.

A
When a specified period of time elapses after turning off the vehicle, the system
automatically shuts down. When you open the driver's door, the system immediately
shuts down.
ÝWarning
•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.
•Some functions may not be active while driving to ensure safety. Those functions run only
when the vehicle is stationary. In order to use them, first stop the vehicle.
•When the screen is not displayed, the volume is muted, or other system failures occur,
immediately stop using the system. When you use the faulty system contin\
uously, it may
cause fire, electric shock, or fatal system failure.

3
Symbols in this User’s Manual
Warning
Indicates very important information directly related to user safety. Failure to follow
instructions may cause serious injury.
Caution
Indicates important information directly related to user safety. Failure to follow
instructions may cause minor injury or vehicle damage or breakdown.
Note
Indicates helpful information for operation of the product.
If equipped
Indicates descriptions for optional features, which may not be available on your
specific vehicle depending on the model or trim level.
This guide covers specifications for all vehicle models, including optional
specifications. It may include descriptions for features that are not equipped in your
vehicle or are unavailable for your vehicle model.

5
Be sure to keep the following instructions. Otherwise, it may cause serious injury or accident.
ÝDriving
Obey all traffic laws while driving.
• Relying solely on the navigation system may cause violation of traffic rules and regulations, resulting in an
accident.
In order to check the vehicle speed, see the speedometer first, not the speed on the
navigation system.
•The speed on the navigation system may differ from actual vehicle speed.
While driving, refrain from watching the screen.
•An accident may occur by negligence in keeping your eyes forward.
•To manipulate the screen or buttons requiring multiple steps, be sure to stop your vehicle.
To use your mobile phone, first stop your vehicle.
•When you use your mobile phone while driving, it may disperse your attention, resulting in an accident.
•If necessary, use handsfree (Bluetooth) calling when driving and minimize the call time.
Make sure that the volume of the phone is sufficiently low so that the external sound is
audible.
•When you drive with no external sound present may cause a traffic accident.
•When you drive for a long time with a loud audio volume, it may affect your hearing.
For emergency services (e.g. hospital, fire station), do not rely solely on the navigation
system.
•Some emergency services may not be included in the navigation map. Check relevant information in advance
to stay prepared for an emergency.
ÝSystem handling
Do NOT arbitrarily disassemble or modify the system.
• It may cause an accident, fire, or electric shock.
Exercise caution to make sure that no liquid or foreign materials enter the system.
•It may cause smoke generation, fire ignition, or system failure.
When the screen is not displayed, the volume is muted, or other system failures occur,
immediately stop using the system.
•Otherwise, it may cause fire, electric shock, or fatal system failure.

A
If you experience any problems with the system, contact your place of purchase or dealer.
Safety Warnings

1-6
Turning the system on or off
The following explains how to turn on or off the system. Before using the system, be sure to
read the user's manual for safe and convenient manipulation.
Turning on the system
1 Turn on the vehicle.
2 When a safety warning message appears, read it and press Confirm.

A
To change the display language, press Language.
AThe screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

A
To set the user profile, note the following.
> See "Using the First Run Setup."
Turning off the system
To turn off the system while driving, press and hold the Power button on
the panel.
The screen and sound will be turned off.

A
To use the system again, press the Power button.

A
When a specified period of time elapses after turning off the vehicle, the system
automatically shuts down. When you open the driver's door, the system immediately
shuts down.

1-7
ÝWarning
•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.
•Some functions may not be active while driving to ensure safety. Those functions run only
when the vehicle is stationary. In order to use them, first stop the vehicle.
•When the screen is not displayed, the volume is muted, or other system failures occur,
immediately stop using the system. When you use the faulty system contin\
uously, it may
cause fire, electric shock, or fatal system failure.

1-8
Using the touch screen
This system is equipped with a touch-enabled screen. You can use various practices by using
this feature.
ÝWarning
Do not use the touch screen while driving as this will divert your attention away from the safe
operation of the vehicle. You may lose your steering control which could cause an accident
and severe bodily injuries.