2023 KIA SORENTO USB

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Configuring the general system settings
(Type2)
You can configure general settings for date, time, language, and the like. You can also check
information of the system.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
General.
The general 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.
SW Info/Update
You can see the versions of system components. You can also update the system to the latest
version.
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For details on how to update the system software using a USB storage device, refer to
the following:
> see Navigation Update site, "How to Update the Map and Software for your
Infotainment System."

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For details on how to update the system software via a wireless connection, refer to the
following:
> see " Wireless update (if equipped)."

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System Info
You can check the system storage space. You can also use your smartphone to access the
online user's manual of the system.
Storage
You can check the storage space of the system memory where voice memos can be saved.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code)
You can access the online user's manual of the system by scanning the QR code with your
smartphone.
Modem Information (if equipped)
You can check the modem information for use of the Kia Connect service.
What's New (if equipped)
You can see the latest system update information.
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After update is completed, the system will display the main update items\
on the screen.
Scan the QR code to view the update announcement.
My Data (if equipped)
You can import location data from a USB device to the system, or export the data on the
system to a USB device.

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When importing or exporting the location data, you can use only the USB device
formatted in exFAT, FAT16/32 or NTFS.

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Import Address Book/Previous Destinations from USB
You can import registered location and destination information, saved on your USB storage
device, to the system.
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Previous information saved on the system will be deleted.

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While importing from a navigation system that uses a different coordinate system, the
locations may appear differently.
Export Address Book/Previous Destinations to USB
You can export registered location and destination information, saved on the system, to your
USB storage device.

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Previous information saved on the USB storage device will be deleted.
Date & Time
You can set the system date and time automatically or manually. You can also set the time
display mode.
GPS Time
After receiving the time from GPS, it sets the system date and time automatically.

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To manually set the date and time, uncheck GPS Time, press the current date and time
below GPS Time, and then set the date and time.
Time Format
Change the system time display format.
Daylight Saving Time
Displays the system time in the format of Daylight Saving Time.

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Updating the software and map
1 Connect a USB device to the computer and run Navigation Updater for
downloading the update files.
2 Follow the instructions on the screen to download the update files.
3 Remove the USB device from the computer and then connect it to the
USB port in your vehicle.
4 Start the vehicle to turn on the system.

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You can perform update without starting the vehicle by simply locating the start
switch to "ON".

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Wireless update (if equipped)
Latest map and software are provided through wireless update. New software is
automatically downloaded when the vehicle is on. After installation of the software is
complete, you can view the update details from the notification window.
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To use the wireless update function, you need to subscribe to the Kia Connect service.\

> See "Subscribing to the service."

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The wireless update is accessible only when the system is connected to the netw\
ork.

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When downloading new update files begins, the
icon appears at the top right of the
screen. To view the progress of the download, navigate to the All Menus screen and press
Setup >
General >
SW Info/Update.

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After downloading new update files is complete, map update automatically begins and
the
icon appears at the top right.

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The wireless update function is not accessible if the system has not been updat\
ed for a
specified period of time. If wireless update does not work, first use a USB storage device
to perform update.
> See Navigation Update site

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If an error occurs during wireless update, the system automatically restarts. Use the USB
storage device to install update files and perform update.
> See Navigation Update site

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Perform update when the vehicle is not used for more than 15 minutes. The time
required to update the system differs depending on the situation.

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USB playback
SymptomPossible causeSolution
Files in a USB device
cannot be played. There are no
compatible files for
playbackCopy the files that can be played by the
system to the USB device and connect the
device again.
> See "
USB mode."
Poor connection is
found. Remove the USB device from the USB port
and then reconnect it properly.
The USB device is
dirty. Remove foreign materials from the surface
that contacts the USB device and USB port.
A USB hub or
extension cable is
used.
Connect the USB device directly to the USB
port on the vehicle.
The USB device is
non-standard. Use a USB device that is compatible with the
system.
> See "
USB mode."
The USB device is
damaged. Use your computer to format the USB device
and then connect the device again. Format
the device in FAT16/32 format.

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Phone projection
SymptomPossible causeSolution
The phone
projection function
is not performed
when a smartphone
is connected using a
USB cable. Phone projection is
not supported.
Visit the website to check whether your
smartphone supports the phone projection.

Android Auto: https://support.google.
com/androidauto
Apple CarPlay: http://www.apple.com/
ios/carplay
The function is
inactive.
 On the All Menus screen, navigate to
Setup
>
Device Connections and
activate the connection function from the
Phone Projection Settings menu.
 Make sure that the phone projection is
not disabled in the App settings or block-
out settings on your smartphone.
Smartphone is
encountered with
poor operation or
malfunction.
 Check that the smartphone battery level
is not too low. Recognition may not work
properly when the battery level is too
low.
The phone projection may not work
properly when the signal strength is
weak.
When the smartphone is locked, first
unlock it.
Initialize the smartphone and connect
the device again.
A black screen
appears when the
phone projection is
activated or in use. The smartphone
malfunctions.

Remove the USB cable from the
smartphone and connect the device
again.
Initialize the smartphone and connect
the device again.

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FAQ
Navigation
QHow can I update the map?
AYou can download the latest map data to a USB device and use the device to update
the map.
> See Navigation Update site, "How to Update the Map and Software for your
Infotainment System," " Wireless update (if equipped)."
QGuidance is made by bypassing the route or the speed camera alerts are late.
ASelect another route after setting the route options. On the map screen, press
>
Route >
Route Options to change the settings and resume navigation.
> See " Changing the route search option."
When the system is not updated, update the software and map and then perform
search again.
> See Navigation Update site, "How to Update the Map and Software for your
Infotainment System," " Wireless update (if equipped)."
Bluetooth
QWhich functions can I use via Bluetooth?
AYou can use the hands-free call function with a mobile phone connected. You can also
play music after connecting an audio device such as MP3 player or mobile phone.
> See "Making a call via Bluetooth," "Playing music via Bluetooth."
QHow can I register a Bluetooth device?
AOn the All Menus screen, press Setup >
Device Connections >
Device
Connections >
Add New. From the Bluetooth device to be connected, search for
the vehicle system and register it. Use the Bluetooth device to enter or approve the
authentication number displayed on the system. Then the device is added to the
list of Bluetooth devices in the system and automatically connected to the system.
> See " Connecting a Bluetooth device."