2023 KIA SORENTO update

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Search: Can see the weather information by searching for an address (if equipped).
Forecast: Provides the weather forecast (if equipped).
Update: Update to the latest weather information (if equipped).
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.
Diagnosing the vehicle
If you are curious about whether or not there is a problem with your vehicle, you can
diagnose your vehicle. With the diagnosis result, you can also reserve a maintenance service.
1 Park your vehicle in a safe location.

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The vehicle must be stationary because some components cannot be diagnos\
ed
while driving.
2 On the All Menus screen, press Kia Connect >
Vehicle Diagnostics.
Remote vehicle diagnosis starts.

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Keep the screen on until the diagnosed result appears. When you switch to another
screen during diagnosis, the diagnosis service is canceled.
3 See the diagnosis results and perform a required function, as follows:

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A diagnosis result provided by this service is only an estimated result based on the signals
from your vehicle. Visit a Kia dealership for a detailed diagnosis.

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When a critical diagnostics issue is detected on your vehicle, an automa\
tic diagnosis
starts when a warning light illuminates on the instrument cluster. You are notified of the
diagnosis result.

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Your preferred dealership must be registered on owners.kia.com for you to schedule a
maintenance service with it.

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Using Voice Local Search (if equipped)
With Kia Connect, you can search for locations from the online map database by using voice
commands.
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This function is only available in vehicle models with
l l (3 Button type).

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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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The exact appearance or position of the button may differ depending on the vehicle
model and specifications.
If you did not update the map or system or you cannot find your destination in the
navigation, you can use the latest information from the online server to search for locations
and receive guidance.
1 Press the [] button on the vehicle.
Voice recognition starts with voice guidance.
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This function is not supported if the system display language is not Eng\
lish.
2 After the voice guidance ends and you hear a beep, say the POI name or
Address.
Type1
Type2

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Depending on the system language, voice recognition may not be supported.

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Route guidance service (if equipped)
Use a more convenient, accurate route guidance service through the Kia Connect route
guidance service.
Finding a route by manually entering a destination
You can use fast and accurate route guidance based on real-time and forecast traffic data
collected by the Kia Connect Center.
Using the Kia Connect quick route guidance
You can use the quick navigation service based on real-time traffic information analyzed by
the Kia Connect Center.
1 Set the destination on the navigation system.
2 From the list of routes, select the Kia Connect route.
Quick route guidance starts by the Kia Connect Center.
AThe screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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You can use the Kia Connect route to search for a different route while in route guidance.

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The road information by the Kia Connect may differ from actual road conditions. Be sure
to drive according to actual road conditions and regulations.

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The estimated time of arrival and remaining time to destination are calculated based on
the traffic conditions. The calculated times may differ depending on the change in traffic
conditions.

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Depending on the map update time, guidance on a new road may not match actual road
conditions.
Guidance to destination service
If you park your vehicle at a distance of more than a specified value away from the
destination, you can continue to use the route guidance to the destination from your
smartphone.

Settings
Configuring system settings
Configuring the vehicle settings (Type1 /Type2)
Configuring the device connections settings (Type1 /Type2)
Configuring the advanced system settings (Type1) Configuring the button settings (Type1 /Type2)
Configuring the sound settings (Type1 /Type2)
Configuring the voice recognition settings (Type1 /Type2)
Configuring the navigation settings (Type1 /Type2)
Configuring the UVO settings (Type1)
Configuring the Kia Connect settings (Type2)
Configuring the data/network settings (Type2)
Configuring the user profile settings (Type1 /Type2)
Configuring the general system settings (Type1 /Type2)
Configuring the screen layout settings (Type2)
Configuring the display settings (Type1 /Type2)
Configuring the media settings (Type1) How to Update the Map and Software
for your Infotainment System
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ÝWarning
Be sure to check the road conditions while driving, because the camera information may get
changed occasionally after a map update to the latest version. Relying s\
olely on the driving
assist system may cause violation of traffic rules and regulations, resulting in an accident.
Camera Alert Distance
You can set when to receive alerts against and voice descriptions about traffic enforcement
cameras.
Camera Alerts with Navigation Muted: You can set traffic enforcement camera alerts
or warning sounds for safe driving when the navigation is muted.

None: No guidance is provided when the navigation is muted.

Use Beeps Only: Guidance is provided only with warning sound.

Use Voice Prompts with Beeps: Guidance is provided with warning sound and voice.
 Camera Alert Distance Depending on the Vehicle Speed: The time when to get alerts
for traffic enforcement cameras is automatically set depending on the driving speed.
When the Camera Alert Distance Depending on the Vehicle Speed
function is off, the
time when to get guidance on traffic enforcement cameras on Local Roads and Highway
can be selected.
Others
You can configure navigation options, e.g., turning on or off fuel prices, exporting or
importing places from and to Address Book.
A The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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Previous Destinations Settings
You can set to automatically save the previous destination and display the previous
destinations when the navigation system starts.
Save Previous Destinations: The previous destination is automatically saved.
Show Previous Destinations after Navigation Start-up: When the navigation system
starts, the list of recent destinations appear on a pop-up window.
Auto. Destination Recommendation: You can set to analyze your departure places
and times and to automatically suggest destinations that are set periodically. When you
are driving without setting a destination and you are within the recommended time or
range, your home or office registered as a favorite is recommended as the destination (if
equipped).

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To use this feature, your home or office must have been saved as a favorite. In Home
or Office under Navigation Menu >
Saved Places >
Favorites, save the location
information.
Alerts
You can set to activate drive assist features when needed for safety.
A The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
ÝWarning
Be sure to check the road conditions while driving, because the camera information may get
changed occasionally after a map update to the latest version. Relying s\
olely on the driving
assist system may cause violation of traffic rules and regulations, resulting in an accident.
Camera Alert Distance
You can set when to receive alerts against and voice descriptions about traffic enforcement
cameras.
Camera Alert Distance Depending on the Speed Limit: The time when to get alerts for
traffic enforcement cameras is automatically set depending on the driving speed. When
the
Camera Alert Distance Depending on the Speed Limit function is off, the time
when to get guidance on traffic enforcement cameras on Local Roads and Freeway can
be selected.

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Link Kia Connect Account
You can use various services and convenient management features when linked to the
registered Kia Connect service.
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Subscribe to Kia Connect to check the function.
> See "Subscribing to the service."
Delete Profile (if equipped)
All stored data and profile settings will be lost and the system will be reset.
Configuring the general system settings
(Type1)
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 Menu >
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: > see "How to Update the Map and
Software for your Infotainment System."

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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)."