2023 KIA SORENTO smart

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

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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.

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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.

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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)

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Steering wheel remote control
AThe system shape and menu arrangement may differ depending on the vehicle model
and specifications.
a a Voice Recognition button
•Press to start voice recognition.
•Press and hold to start voice recognition of a connected smartphone via phone
projection. (The button's operation may vary depending on smartphone
specifications.)
b b MODE button
•
Press the button repeatedly to change the system mode (radio, media, etc.).
• Press and hold the button to display the function settings screen.
c c Volume lever/button
•Adjust the volume.
•Press the button to mute or unmute the volume (except for navigation sound).
•Press the button to pause or resume playback.
d d Move lever
•While listening to the radio, switch between the stations on the preset list. Press
and hold to search for a station.
•While playing media, change the track/file. Press and hold to rewind or fast forward
(except for the Bluetooth audio mode).
e e Call button
•Before connection of Bluetooth: Press to display the Bluetooth connection window.
•After connection of Bluetooth: Press to display the recent calls list. To redial the last
call number, press and hold the button. When a call comes in, press to answer the
call.
•During a Bluetooth call: Press to switch to Call Waiting. Press and hold to switch
between the system and mobile phone.
f f End Call button
•After connection of Bluetooth: When a call comes in, press to reject the call.
•During a Bluetooth call: Press to end a call.

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Disclaimers
•Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Drivers should remain
attentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheelmounted
controls while driving.
•Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident,
severe personal injury and death. The driver's primary responsibility is in the safe and
legal operation of a vehicle, and use of any handheld devices, other equipment or vehicle
systems which take the driver's eyes, attention and focus away from the safe operation of
a vehicle or that are not permissible by law should never be used during operation of the
vehicle.
•SiriusXM®: SiriusXM Satellite Radio, SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link each require
a subscription sold separately, or as a package, by SiriusXM Radio Inc. If you decide
to continue your service at the end of your trial subscription, the plan\
you choose will
automatically renew and bill at then-current rates until you call 1-866-635-2349 to cancel.
See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. Other fees
and taxes will apply. All fees and programming are subject to change. Not all vehicles
or devices are capable of receiving all services offered by SiriusXM. Data displays and
individual product availability vary by vehicle hardware. Current information and features
may not be available in all locations, or on all receivers. Weather Forecast, Current
Conditions may not be available in all locations. Images above are for representative
purposes only and are not real products. For actual features and images of real
products, consult the vehicle manufacturer. SiriusXM is not responsible for any errors
or inaccuracies in the data services or their use in the vehicle. Travel Link Stocks displays
current price and daily delta of around 7,000 actively reported securities traded on the
NYSE
®, NASDAQ® and AMEX®. The service is delayed approximately 20 minutes. SiriusXM
satellite service is available only to those at least 18 years of age in\
the 48 contiguous
USA, DC, and Puerto Rico (with coverage limitations). SiriusXM Internet Radio service is
available throughout our satellite service area and in AK and HI. ©2020 SiriusXM Radio
Inc.
• Android Auto: Vehicle user interface is a product of Google and its terms and privacy
statements apply. Requires the Android Auto app on Google Play and an Android
compatible smartphone running Android™ 5.0 Lollipop or higher. Data plan rates apply.
•Navigation: Distracted driving can result in a loss of vehicle control. When operating
a vehicle, never use a vehicle system that takes your focus away from safe vehicle
operation. Navigation is for information purposes only, and Kia does not make any
warranties about the accuracy of the information.

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Available materials for operation
Quick Reference Guide
Provided in the format of a booklet. It provides brief information of the system,
including basic controls and main functions.
User's Manual on Web
To view related information while using the system, press User's Manual on Web
(QR Code) from the menus on the screen. By scanning the QR code with your
smartphone, you can access the online user's manual.

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Steering wheel remote control

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The shape may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications. For more
information, see "Quick Reference Guide" that is separately provided.
Voice Recognition
button
(
)
 Press to start voice recognition.
Press and hold to start voice recognition of a connected
smartphone via phone projection. (The button's operation
may vary depending on smartphone specifications.)
MODE button
 Press the button repeatedly to change the system mode
(radio, media, etc.).
Press and hold the button to display the function settings
screen.
Volume lever/
button
(+/-)
 Adjust the volume.
Mute button
(
)
 Press the button to mute or unmute the volume (except
for navigation sound).
Press the button to pause or resume playback.
Move lever/
button
(
/)
 While listening to the radio, switch between the stations
on the preset list. Press and hold to search for a station.
While playing media, change the track/file. Press and hold
to rewind or fast forward (except for the Bluetooth audio
mode).
Option A
Call button
(
)
 Before connection of Bluetooth: Press to display the
Bluetooth connection window.
After connection of Bluetooth: Press to display the
recent calls list. To redial the last call number, press and
hold the button. When a call comes in, press to answer
the call.
During a Bluetooth call: Press to switch to Call Waiting.
Press and hold to switch between the system and
mobile phone.
End Call button
(
)
(if equipped)
 After connection of Bluetooth: When a call comes in,
press to reject the call.
During a Bluetooth call: Press to end a call.

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4 To set the driver's name, press Rename.
The name change screen appears.

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To proceed with First Run Setup without changing the driver's name, press Next.
5 When the First Run Setup screen appears, press OK.
Displays the Home screen.
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To set the detailed user information and operation environment, press Profile
Settings.
Using the phone projection function
When you connect an Android smartphone or iPhone to the vehicle with a USB cable, you can
run and control Apps on the phone through the widescreen using its user-friendly interface.
ÝWarning
Do not adjust or set up any phone settings while driving. You may lose your steering control
which could cause an accident and severe bodily injuries.

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Pairing to an Android smartphone via Android Auto
When you connect an Android smartphone to the vehicle with Android Auto, you can run and
control Apps on the phone through the widescreen using its user-friendly interface.
1 To use Android Auto, first check the following.
Visit the Android Auto website at
https://www.android.com/auto to check the list of
countries, device types, and models that support Android Auto.
 Download and install the Android Auto App from Google Play Store. It is not possible
to install Android Auto in countries that do not support the feature.
2 On the All Menus screen, press
Setup >
Device Connections >
Phone
Projection Settings >
Android Auto and select the Enable Android
Auto checkbox.
A The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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Select Use Split Screen on Android Auto Screen to show split screen when using
Android Auto.
3 Connect a smartphone to the USB port on the vehicle by using the
provided USB cable.

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When the connection is made for the first time, the system screen displays a
notification window. Check the details and then press OK.

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To end the Android Auto and disconnect from the smartphone, remove the USB cable
from the system.

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Using the Android Auto
1 On the All Menus screen, press Android Auto.
2 Perform the desired function.
To run the functions for phone, music, or navigation on the smartphone, p\
ress the
corresponding app icon.

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When you are using your smartphone′s navigation via phone projection, sounds
from both the system′s radio/media function and the navigation will be output
through your vehicle′s speakers. When you use the Volume knob while both
sounds are being output, the navigation volume is adjusted first.
To use the Google voice recognition, press and hold the Voice Recognition button on
the steering wheel.

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By pressing the [ MODE] button on the steering wheel, you can run the media App on
your smartphone as well as the Radio/Media mode of the system.

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To specify which functions to run when the [MODE] button on the steering wheel is
pressed, press and hold the [ MODE] button to display the settings screen.

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By pressing the Call button on the steering wheel, you can make a call via Bluetooth
connection.

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When phone projection is active, you cannot change the phone projection settings. To
change the settings, remove the USB cable from your system.

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The icons on the screen are subject to change according to the policy of Google
Corporation.

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Apps or functions used through Android Auto are subject to change according to the
policy of Google Corporation. For supportable functions, visit the Android website at
https://www.android.com/auto .

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To use the functions on your smartphone with the minimized system settings, update the
smartphone OS to the latest version.

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The recognition time may differ depending on the device type, firmware, and OS version.

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Charges may apply for any mobile data used while Android Auto is running.

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Some functions may not work properly depending on the network signal strength.

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Avoid interacting with the smartphone while using Android Auto.

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You cannot use the following functions when Android Auto is in use.

USB mode

Apple CarPlay

Searches using the control panel or the steering wheel remote control