2023 KIA SORENTO PHEV phone

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Cluster Voice Guidance Volume (if equipped)
You can adjust the volume of guiding beep.
Welcome Sound (if equipped)
You can set to generate the notification sound when turning on or off the instrument cluster.
Convenience (if equipped)
You can configure the features for convenience such as welcome sound and wireless
charging.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Welcome Mirror/Light (if equipped)
You can set the welcoming time on the outside rear view mirrors.
Enable on Driver Approach: When the driver with the smart key approaches, the
welcome feature is enabled.
Wireless Charging System (if equipped)
You can set to charge your smartphone wirelessly.

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This feature is available only in smartphones that can be charged wirelessly.
Seat (if equipped)
You can configure the settings of the steering wheel or seats, such as seat position change
notification and automatic control of the steering wheel warmer.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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ÝWarning
Safe Exit Assist may not operate properly when a vehicle is coming rapidly two lanes
over from your vehicle or a vehicle is approaching at a fast speed from the rear in the
lane next to your vehicle.
Safe Exit Assist may not operate properly if there is any vehicle or obstacle at the rear
area of your vehicle.
Safe Exit Assist may be activated later than normal or may not operate properly if a
vehicle is approaching fast from the rear of your vehicle.
Safe Exit Assist may not operate when the Blind-Spot Safety system malfunctions as
follows:

The warning message of the Blind-Spot Safety system appears on the instrument
cluster.

The sensors of the Blind-Spot Safety system are contaminated or covered.

The Blind-Spot Safety system does not generate warning or generates a wrong
alert.
 Active Assist: Provides a warning and vehicle control when a risk of blind-spot collision is
detected.
ÝWarning
Always be aware of road conditions while driving and be alert for unexpected situations
even though Blind-Spot Collision Warning and Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist are
operating.
Warning Only: Provides a warning when a risk of blind-spot collision is detected.
Off: Disables Blind-Spot Safety function.
Parking Safety (if equipped)
Sets the properties of the Parking Safety systems.
Camera Settings: Sets the properties of the cameras.

Display Contents: Specify information that will be displayed on the view screen.
Setting items may differ depending on the vehicle model and camera type.

Display Settings: Adjust the brightness and contrast of the view screen. To initialize all
Surround View or Rear View screen settings of the phone projection, press
Reset.
Surround View Monitor Auto On: Automatically activates Surround View Monitor when
Parking Distance Warning is active.
Parking Distance Warning Auto On: Automatically activates Parking Distance Warning
when traveling at low speeds.
Rear Safety: Provides a warning and emergency braking when a risk of rear collision is
detected while reversing.

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Smart Trunk or Smart Liftgate (if equipped)
Opens the trunk (liftgate) automatically when approaching the trunk (liftgate) with the smart
key.
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The displayed name may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Liftgate Auto Close (if equipped)
Set the liftgate to automatically close when you move away from the back of the liftgate while
carrying the smart key.
Remote Window Control (if equipped)
Turns on the remote window control function.
Digital Key (if equipped)
You can register or delete a digital key and then see the information of the registered digital
key.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Enable Digital Keys (if equipped)
You can set whether or not to use the digital keys.
Smartphone Key (if equipped)
You can register or delete a smartphone key.
Card Key (if equipped)
You can register or delete a card key.
Digital Key Information (if equipped)
You can see the serial number of the registered digital key.

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Convenience (if equipped)
You can configure the features for convenience such as welcome sound and wireless
charging.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Rear Occupant Alert (if equipped)
Movement is detected by the rear-seat sensor after the doors are locked.
Advanced Anti-Theft (if equipped)
You can set to display an alert when any motion is detected inside the vehicle with the vehicle
locked.
Wireless Charging System (if equipped)
You can set to charge your smartphone wirelessly.

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This feature is available only in smartphones that can be charged wirelessly.
Auto Rear Wiper (in R) (if equipped)
Activates the rear windshield wiper automatically when the front wiper is On and the gear is
in reverse.
Vehicle Auto-Shut Off (if equipped)
Selects the time to delay automatic shut off when the vehicle is parked with its engine on.

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Configuring the device connections settings
(Type1)
You can manage Bluetooth devices or configure their operation settings. You can also
activate the phone projection so that you can control the smartphone Apps on the system
screen after connecting the smartphone to the system.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
Device Connections.
The device connection 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.
Bluetooth
You can register or delete a Bluetooth device for the system and connect or disconnect a
registered device. You can also configure operation settings such as notifications, messages,
and other settings for Bluetooth devices.

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For more information on how to use the Bluetooth functions: > see "Connecting a Bluetooth
device."

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Some setting options appear when a smartphone is connected to the system.

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To edit or delete a message, park the vehicle at a safe place and access the messaging
function on your smartphone. You cannot edit or delete a message from the system.

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When an iPhone is connected to the system, there are some restrictions when receiving
messages as follows:

Only the sender name appears when the sender information is saved.

Only the phone number appears when the sender information is not saved.

You cannot use the auto-reply message function.

When the incoming message notification or lock-screen view option is off, messages
cannot be received.

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The message reader function may not be supported depending on the system language.

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Bluetooth Connections
You can register or delete a Bluetooth device from the system and connect or disconnect a
registered device.
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You can add one Bluetooth hands-free kit or up to two Bluetooth audio devices.
Auto Connection Priority
Set the priority order for automatic Bluetooth connection to the system when it turns on.

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On the device list, press
on the right and drag the item to reposition.
Message Notification
Set to receive message notifications.

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This option may not be available in some phone models.
Predefined Messages
Edit message templates for quick replies.

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This option may not be available in some phone models.
Bluetooth Voice Prompts
Set whether to hear voice prompts for events related to Bluetooth connections.
Privacy Mode
Enable or disable Privacy Mode. Hide data including contacts and call history from showing
up on the system screen to protect privacy.
Bluetooth System Info
You can see and edit the Bluetooth information of the system.
Reset
You can delete all registered Bluetooth devices and initialize Bluetooth settings. All data for
Bluetooth devices are also deleted.

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Android Auto
You can activate the Android Auto function to pair your Android smartphone with the system.
Apple CarPlay
You can activate the Apple CarPlay function to pair your iPhone with the system.
Configuring the device connections settings
(Type2)
You can manage Bluetooth devices or configure their operation settings. You can also
activate the phone projection so that you can control the smartphone Apps on the system
screen after connecting the smartphone to the system.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
Device Connections.
The device connection 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.

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Device Connections
You can register or delete a Bluetooth device from the system and connect or disconnect a
registered device.
AYou can add one Bluetooth hands-free kit or up to two Bluetooth audio devices.

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On the device list, press
on the right and drag to reposition set the priority order.
Message Notification
Set to receive message notifications.
AThis option may not be available in some phone models.