2023 KIA K5 climate settings

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Configuring the vehicle settings (Type2)
(if equipped)
You can configure the functions for driving and related environments.
ÝWarning
Make sure you stop the vehicle before changing settings to ensure safety.
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Vehicle settings can be changed only when the vehicle is on.

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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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Depending on the climate control system, some functions may not be supported.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
Vehicle.
The vehicle settings screen appears.
2 Configure the settings required:

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Press >
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.
Driver Assistance (if equipped)
You can set to use various systems that assist the driver for safety.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications. Refer to the car
owner's manual for details of the function.
ÝWarning
•Be sure to always check the road conditions while driving. The Driver Assistance system
helps you drive safely and conveniently. Relying solely on the function may cause violation
of traffic rules and regulations, resulting in an accident.
•Be sure to control the vehicle by your judgment and keep traffic regulations for safety.
When the function is active, drive the vehicle with keeping eyes forward and checking the
surroundings.
•Not all warnings or functions are necessary when they are active, and they do not replace
the driver discretion under any circumstances. Stay focused on the road while driving.

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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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Climate (if equipped)
You can configure the operation environment for climate control system.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Recirculate Air (if equipped)
You can set to keep the inside air pleasant by blocking inflow of outside air.
•Activate upon Washer Fluid Use
: Sets to automatically switch to the inside air circulation
mode to prevent inflow of washer fluid scent when spraying washer fluid.
Automatic Ventilation (if equipped)
You can set to prevent condensation inside and keep inside air pleasant using this feature.
• Auto Dehumidify: Once the inside air circulation mode has been used for a long time, it
is switched to the outside air inflow mode to prevent condensation.
•Scheduled Ventilation: Automatically ventilates the cabin at the scheduled time.
Ventilation occurs while the vehicle is off.
Defog/Defrost Options (if equipped)
You can set to enable the defogger to secure driver visibility.
•Defog/Defrost: When the sensor detects humidity on the windshield and glasses, it
enables the outside air inflow mode and air conditioner for defogging and defrosting.
•Auto Defog: When the sensor detects fog on the windshield, the automatic ventilation is
run for defogging.
Climate Features (if equipped)
You can set or change the settings for the climate system.
•Lock Rear Climate Controls: Prevents changes to the climate control system from rear
seats.
•Rear Climate Controls: Used to move to the climate control screen for the rear seat. You
can check or set the climate status for the rear seat.

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For more information about controlling the rear-seat climate control system:
> see "Using
the rear-seat climate control system (if equipped)"

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Seat (if equipped)
You can configure the settings of the steering wheel or seats, such as seat position change
notification and automatic control of the steering wheel warmer.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Seat Position Change Alert (if equipped)
You can set the system to display a notification message along with the seat image on the
screen when a seat position is changed.
Recline 2nd Row Seat Backs (if equipped)
Adjust the second-row seat back angle.
Smart Posture Care (if equipped)
You can see the recommended driving posture according to your physical data, and the
clinical inspection result for your waist.
Heated/Ventilated Features (if equipped)
You can set to make the driving environment pleasant by controlling the steering wheel
warmer and driver's seat warmer/ventilation.
•Auto. Controls That Use Climate Control Settings: Automatically controls the heating
wire or ventilation for the driver's seat and steering wheel, in sync with the climate control
function.

Steering Wheel Warmer: Steering Wheel Warmer adjusts automatically based on
Climate settings.

Seat Warmer/Ventilation: Seat Warmer/Ventilation adjusts automatically based on
Climate settings.

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C
Climate control system 2-14
Component names and functionsSteering wheel remote control
Call button 1-4, 1-5
Component Names and Functions
Control panel
Custom button 1-3
MAP button 1-2
MEDIA button 1-2
NAV button 1-2
POWER button/VOLUME knob 1-2
RADIO button 1-2
Search knob 1-3
SEEK/TRACK button 1-3
SETUP button 1-3
System Reset button 1-3
Steering wheel remote control
MODE button 1-4
Move lever/button 1-4
Voice Recognition button 1-4
Volume lever/Mute button 1-4
Contacts list 6-10
Control panel 1-2
D
Deleting a location 5-27
Destination search 5-3
Driving assist display 2-9
Index
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Advanced system settings 9-38
Android devicesAndroid Auto 2-5
Apple devices Apple CarPlay 2-7
B
Battery warning 1-7
BluetoothBluetooth phone
Answering a call 6-15
Call 6-6
Contacts list 6-10
Dial pad 6-13
Favorites settings 6-8
Options during a call 6-16
Recent calls list 6-6
Switching to another call 6-17
Text message 6-18
Specifications 10-15
Bluetooth connection Adding a device 6-2
Deleting a device 6-5
Device connection 6-4
Disconnecting a device 6-5

10-22UVO menu
Diagnosing the vehicle 8-9
Driving Information 2-25
Roadside Assistance 8-5
Settings 8-11,
9-68, 9-70
Virtual Assistant 8-10
Voice Local Search 8-11
Weather info 8-8
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Vehicle settings 9-3, 9-15
Voice memo 7-22
Voice recognition Help 7-4
Microphone 7-2
Navigation commands 7-7
Other commands 7-10
POI name 7-11
Radio commands 7-8
Using the voice recognition 7-2
Volume setting 7-4
Voice recognition settings 9-54, 9-55
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Troubleshooting 10-2
Bluetooth connection 10-5
Navigation operation 10-8
Phone projection 10-6
Sound and display 10-2
System operation 10-7
USB playback 10-4
TUNE Knob Function 9-38
Turning the system on or off 1-6
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Update 9-96
USB file specifications 10-13
USB music 4-2
USB port 4-2
USB storage device specifications 10-14
Using the Driver talk mode in the rear seat
2-17
Using the Quiet mode in the rear seat 2-19
Using the rear-seat climate control system
2-15
Using the sound mood lamp 2-20
Using the touch screen 1-8
UVO Service 8-2
Find 8-12