2023 KIA SORENTO PHEV ECO mode

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Configuring the voice recognition settings
(Type2)
You can change the settings for voice recognition.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
Voice Recognition.
The voice recognition 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.
Audible Prompts
You can set whether to hear the voice recognition guidance briefly or in detail. You can also
turn off the voice guidance.

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The displayed screen or name may differ depending on the vehicle model and
specifications.
Rear Seat (if equipped)
Turn on the rear-seat speech recognition function.
AThe screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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If the rear-seat speech recognition lock is on, it is not possible to use speech recognition
from the rear seats.

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Display Traffic: Displays nearby traffic information on the map.

3D Buildings: Displays major buildings on the map in three dimensions.

Auto-scale: Automatically changes the scale of the map.
 POI Display: You can specify the icon type to display nearby places on the map.

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Press
on the right side of Gas/LPG Station to select display options for fuel prices.

Gas and LPG stations on the Map screen will also show their fuel prices if they are lower
than the set price.

Select Display Fuel Price Info on Map to view recommended fuel prices based on the
prices offered in the area.

Fuel prices on the map may differ from actual ones.
Information
You can specify the information to display on the navigation map screen while driving.
 Route Guide Line: Change the route guide line color depending on the traffic conditions.
To display the route guide line with a fixed color, uncheck Show Traffic Colors and select
a color.
Vehicle Symbol: You can specify the icon type to display your current location on the
map.
Units: You can set the distance unit of the navigation map to Kilometers (km) or Miles
(mi) (if equipped).
Show Vehicle Speed: Displays the vehicle speed on the map.
Detailed Guidance View: You can set to display detailed information on the Map screen,
such as moving directions and lane change.
Speed Limits: Sets whether or not to display the speed limits on the screen.
Map Auto-scale Settings
You can set the scales for each vehicle speed zone.

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For example, when "700 ft" is selected for the "21–40 mi/h" zone and "0.25 mi" for the
"41–60 mi/h" zone, the map scale on the navigation screen becomes 700 ft when vehicle
speed is 40 mi/h and 0.25 mi when vehicle speed is 41 mi/h.
Return to Map: Set Time
You can set the system to automatically display the map screen after a specified period of
time when switched to the Radio/Media mode screen while using the navigation.

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This function works while driving once a destination has been set.

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This feature is not available on the phone projection screen.

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Display
You can specify the information to display on the navigation map screen.
AThe screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Vehicle Speed
Displays the vehicle speed on the map.
Display Traffic Info
Displays nearby traffic information on the map.
Show Traffic Colors
Used to display the route guide line colors depending on the traffic conditions.
Nearby POIs
You can specify the icon type to display nearby places on the map.

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Press
on the right side of Gas/LPG Station to select display options for fuel prices.

Gas and LPG stations on the Map screen will also show their fuel prices if they are lower
than the set price.

Select Show Fuel Price Information on the Map to view recommended fuel prices
based on the prices offered in the area.

Fuel prices on the map may differ from actual ones.
Fuel Price Info (if equipped)
When displaying gas stations or LPG charging stations on the map, the fuel prices below a
specific range can be displayed.

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Select Show Fuel Price Information on the Map to view recommended fuel prices
based on the prices offered in the area.

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Fuel prices on the map may differ from actual ones.

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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 solely 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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Map (if equipped)
You can specify the items to display on the map.
AThe screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Map Mode
You can specify the items to display on the map.
Map View: Set the navigation map display mode. To fix the top of the map screen
to north, select North Up 2D. To automatically rotate the map screen based on the
driving direction, select Heading Up 2D. If you select Heading Up 3D, the map screen is
displayed in 3D mode and automatically rotates based on the driving direction.
3D Buildings: Displays major buildings on the map in three dimensions.
Auto-scale: Automatically changes the scale of the map.
Map Font Size
You can set the size of the screen font on the navigation map.
Daytime Map Color
You can set the navigation map theme color.
Vehicle Symbol Color
You can specify the icon type to display your current location on the map.
Set Map Auto-scale
You can set the scales for each vehicle speed zone

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For example, when "700 ft" is selected for the "21-40 mi/h" zone and "0.25 mi" for the
"41–60 mi/h" zone, the map scale on the navigation screen becomes 700 ft when vehicle
speed is 40 mi/h and 0.25 mi when vehicle speed is 41 mi/h.

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Units (if equipped)
You can specify the units to display on the system screen.

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The displayed screen or name may differ depending on the vehicle model and
specifications.
Distance and Speed
You can select the units for distance and vehicle speed to display on the screen.
Temperature
You can select the temperature unit to display on the screen.
Fuel Efficiency or Energy Economy
You can select the unit for fuel (energy) economy to display on the screen.

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The displayed name may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Tire Pressure
You can select the unit for tire pressure to display on the screen.
Torque (if equipped)
You can select a torque unit to display on the system screen.
Turbo Boost (if equipped)
You can select a turbo boost unit to display on the system screen.

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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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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
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
Index
A
Advanced system settings 9-41
Android devices
Android Auto 2-4
Apple devices Apple CarPlay 2-6
B
Battery warning 1-7
BluetoothBluetooth 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
Charge Management 2-33
ClimateClimate settings 9-9, 9-27
Climate control function 2-13