2023 KIA SORENTO steering

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Sound Tuning
You can adjust the sound by adjusting the strengths (output levels) for each audio band: Bass,
Midrange, and Treble. You can also configure settings so that sound is audible more loudly
and clearly at a specific location in the vehicle.
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To reset all audio settings to the default values, press Center.
Driving Guidance
Specify the system's guidance voice type, set a certain sound to override other sounds, and
configure other guidance sound settings.
Parking Safety Priority
When warning sound is generated while parking, the audio volume decreases to make the
sound audible.
Navigation Guidance
You can set to enable the navigation sound to be heard first when using both the navigation
system and Radio/Media system.
Navigation Guidance During Calls
Even during a call, the navigation sound is heard.
Mute Navigation Guidance
Press the Mute button on the steering wheel when the navigation guidance i\
s being output
to set to mute the guidance volume for 10 seconds.

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Guidance
Specify the system's guidance voice type, set a certain sound to override other sounds, and
configure other guidance sound settings.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Guidance Volumes
You can adjust the volume levels for individual system features or initialize all volume
settings.

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To initialize all system sound settings of the phone projection, press Reset.
Navigation Voice Guidance (if equipped)
You can configure the navigation voice guidance feature.
End Navigation Voice Guidance Near Destination: If the set destination is a saved
location, voice guidance is turned off when the vehicle gets closer to t\
he destination.
Navigation Alert (if equipped)
You can set to activate drive assist features when needed for safety.
Camera Alert Distance: You can set when to receive alerts against and voice descriptions
about traffic enforcement cameras.
Navigation Guidance During Calls
Even during a call, the navigation sound is heard.
Navigation Volume Priority
You can set to enable the navigation sound to be heard first when using both the navigation
system and Radio/Media system.
Mute Navigation Guidance
Press the Mute button on the steering wheel when the navigation guidance i\
s being output
to set to mute the guidance volume for 10 seconds.

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Driver Assistance (if equipped)
You can set to give priority to the proximity warning feature and lower all other sounds when
parking your vehicle.
AThe screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Warning Volume (if equipped)
Sets the volume of the warning sound.
Haptic Warning (if equipped)
Sets the intensity of the steering wheel vibration warning.
Lane Safety Audible Warning Off (if equipped)
Turns off the Lane Safety Audible Warning, even when both warning volume and haptic
warning are on.
Driving Safety Priority (if equipped)
When warning sound is generated while driving, the audio volume decreases to make the
sound audible.
Parking Safety Priority
When warning sound is generated while parking, the audio volume decreases to make the
sound audible.
High (if equipped)
Sets the warning volume to High.
Medium (if equipped)
Sets the warning volume to Medium.
Low (if equipped)
Sets the warning volume to Low.
Off (if equipped)
Turns off the warning sound.

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Solutions
Before reporting a malfunctioning system, refer to the following table and see if you can
identify and fix the problem. If the problem persists or you are unable to locate your specific
need, contact your place of purchase or dealer.
Sound and display
SymptomPossible causeSolution
A blank screen
appears and sound
is not audible. The system is turned
off.

Check that the start switch is in "ACC" or
"ON."
Press the Power button on the control
panel to turn on the system.
Sound volume is too
low. Use the Volume knob on the control panel to
adjust the volume.
Sound is muted. Press the Mute button on the steering wheel
to unmute.
Sound is audible
from only one side
of the speakers. Sound is
imbalanced.
On the All Menus screen, navigate to
Setup
> Sound and use the settings menu to
adjust the sound balance.
The sound is cut off
or noise is heard. Vibration occurs in
the system.When the system vibrates, the sound may
be cut off or noise may occur. This is not a
system failure. The system is restored as
soon as the vibration stops.

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QI bought a new mobile phone and want to replace my old phone with the new one to
connect the system. How can I register the new phone to the system?
AAn additional device can be registered in the same way as in registration of a new
device. You can register up to 6 devices in the list of Bluetooth devices. To delete
a previously registered device, press Delete Device(s) from the list of Bluetooth
devices, select the device to delete, and then press Delete.
> See "Deleting a registered
device."
QHow can I access the list of contacts while using a Bluetooth phone?
AApprove access to the contacts when connecting your mobile phone to the syste\
m
via Bluetooth. The list of contacts on the phone is downloaded to the system. To see
the downloaded list of contacts, press the Call button on the steering wheel and
press
on the call screen. You can search for a contact and make a call to the
contact, or add the contact to the favorites. > See " Dialing from the contacts."
Broadcast reception
QI turned on the radio while driving but I heard no sound but noise.
ADepending on the location, obstacles may cause reception to deteriorate.
Radio reception rate may also drop when an on-glass antenna is mounted on the
rear window and the window is tinted with metallic window films.
Self-inspection method upon failure
QThe system does not operate properly. What shall I do?
AInspect the system after referring to Troubleshooting Guide. > See "Solutions."
When the system failure persists after inspection, press and hold the Reset button to
reset the system.
If the problem persists, contact your place of purchase or dealer.

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Important information
Before using your system, read and follow all instructions and safety information provided in
this user's guide ("User's Manual"). Not following precautions found in this guide can lead to
an accident or other serious consequences.
Keep this guide in your vehicle
When kept in the vehicle, this guide will be a ready reference for you and other users
unfamiliar with the system. Ensure that before using the system for the first time, all persons
have access to this guide and read its instructions and safety information carefully.
Warning
Operating certain parts of this system while driving can distract your attention away from the
road, and possibly cause an accident or other serious consequences. Do no\
t change system
settings or enter data non-verbally (using your hands) while driving. \
Stop the vehicle in a safe
and legal manner before attempting these operations. This is important since setting up or
changing some functions as you drive may distract your attention away from the road and
removing your hands from the steering wheel may cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
General operation
Voice command control
Features within the system may be executed using only voice commands. Using voice
commands while driving allows you to operate the system without removing your hands
from the steering wheel.
Prolonged views of screen
Do not access any function requiring a prolonged view of the screen while you are driving.
Pull over in a safe and legal manner before attempting to access a function of the system
requiring prolonged attention. Even short views of the screen may be hazardous if your
attention has been diverted away from your driving.
Volume setting
Do not raise the volume excessively. Keep the volume at a level where you can still hear
outside traffic and emergency signals while driving. Driving while unable to hear these
sounds could cause an accident.

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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
Call button 1-4, 1-5
Custom button 1-5
End Call button 1-4, 1-5
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 5-26
Destination search 5-3
Driving assistance screen 2-8
Driving Information 2-26
E
Editing a location 5-26
Editing a route 5-16
EV charging stations 5-29
Index
A
Advanced system settings 9-41
Android devices Android Auto 2-4
Apple devices Apple CarPlay 2-6
B
Battery warning 1-7
Bluetooth Bluetooth phone
Answering a call 6-15
Call 6-6
Contacts list 6-10
Dial pad 6-12
Favorites settings 6-8
Options during a call 6-16
Recent calls list 6-6
Switching to another call 6-17
Text message 6-17
Specifications 11-16
Bluetooth connection Adding a device 6-2
Deleting a device 6-5
Device connection 6-4
Disconnecting a device 6-5
C
Climate
Climate settings 9-9, 9-27
Climate control function 2-13
Component names and functions

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V
Valet mode 2-28
Voice memo 7-30
Voice recognition Call commands 7-9, 7-14
Help 7-5
Navigation commands 7-10, 7-15
Other commands 7-13
POI name 7-19
Radio commands 7-11 , 7-16
Rear-seat function commands
7-13 , 7-18
Search commands 7-13 , 7-18
Settings 9-60, 9-61
Use of speech recognition functions
7-3 , 7-7
Vehicle control commands 7-11, 7-17
Volume setting 7-5, 7-8
W
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Specifications 11-18
Wireless update 10-2
Solutions
Bluetooth connection 11-5
Navigation system operation 11-8
Phone projection 11-6
Sound and display 11-2
System operation 11-7
USB playback 11-4
Sound Mood Lamp 2-21
Sounds of Nature 2-22
Split screen 1-15
Steering wheel remote control 1-4
Surround view monitor Door opening/mirror folding alert 2-11
Rear view video 2-12
System Info 9-81, 9-86
System status indicator icons 11-9
System update 9-105
T
Touch screen 1-8
Turning on/off the system 1-6
U
Update 9-105
USB file specifications 11-14
USB music 4-2
USB port 4-2
USB storage device specifications 11-15
UVO UVO menu
Settings 9-74