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11-5
Bluetooth connection
SymptomPossible causeSolution
The system is
not detected by a
Bluetooth device. Registration mode
needs to be run.
On the All Menus screen, navigate to Setup
>
Device Connections, run the device
registration mode and then perform search
again from the device.
> See " Connecting a
Bluetooth device."
The Bluetooth
device is not
connected. The Bluetooth
function should be
activated.Activate the Bluetooth function on the
Bluetooth device to connect.
Any error occurs
while using the
Bluetooth function.
 Turn the Bluetooth function OFF / ON on
the Bluetooth device and then connect
the device again.
Turn the Bluetooth device off and on and
then connect the device again.
Remove the battery from the Bluetooth
device and attach it back, turn on the
device, and then connect the device
again.
Delete the system and Bluetooth device
from the registration lists respectively,
and then connect the device again.

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System status indicator icons
You can see the system status by checking the status indicator icons at the top right of the
system screen.
Different status indicator icons appear when each function is performed. The meanings of
the icons are as follows:
Mute/memo recording
Navigation sound muted
Radio/Media sound muted
All sound outputs muted
Recording a voice memo
Bluetooth/call
Connecting a phone via Bluetooth
Connecting an audio device via Bluetooth
Connecting a phone and an audio device via Bluetooth
Making a call via a Bluetooth phone
Bluetooth phone's microphone off
Downloading the contact and list of recent calls from the connected Bluetooth
phone

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FAQ
Navigation
QHow can I update the map?
AYou can download the latest map data to a USB device and use the device to update
the map.
> See Navigation Update site, "How to Update the Map and Software for your
Infotainment System," " Wireless update (if equipped)."
QGuidance is made by bypassing the route or the speed camera alerts are late.
ASelect another route after setting the route options. On the map screen, press
>
Route >
Route Options to change the settings and resume navigation.
> See " Changing the route search option."
When the system is not updated, update the software and map and then perform
search again.
> See Navigation Update site, "How to Update the Map and Software for your
Infotainment System," " Wireless update (if equipped)."
Bluetooth
QWhich functions can I use via Bluetooth?
AYou can use the hands-free call function with a mobile phone connected. You can also
play music after connecting an audio device such as MP3 player or mobile phone.
> See "Making a call via Bluetooth," "Playing music via Bluetooth."
QHow can I register a Bluetooth device?
AOn the All Menus screen, press Setup >
Device Connections >
Device
Connections >
Add New. From the Bluetooth device to be connected, search for
the vehicle system and register it. Use the Bluetooth device to enter or approve the
authentication number displayed on the system. Then the device is added to the
list of Bluetooth devices in the system and automatically connected to the system.
> See " Connecting a Bluetooth device."

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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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Common specifications
ItemSpecifications
Power supply DC 14.4 V
Operating voltage DC 9-16 V
Dark current Below 1 mA in average within 45 days
Operating temperature
range -20 to +70 ℃
Storage temperature
range -40 to +85 ℃
Electric current
consumption 2.5 A
Radio
Item
Specifications
Available channels FM: 87.5–107.9 MHz (step: 200 kHz)
AM: 530–1710 kHz (step: 10 kHz)
Sensitivity FM: Within 10 dBuV
AM: Within 35 dBuV EMF
Distortion factor Within 2 %
Bluetooth
ItemSpecifications
Frequency range 2400–2483.5 MHz
Supported Bluetooth
version 4.1/4.2
Supported profiles Hands-free (1.7), A2DP (1.3), AVRCP (1.6),
PBAP (1.1/1.2), MAP (1.2/1.4)
Bluetooth Power Class 2 -6 to 4 dBm
Antenna power output 2.5 mW (max.)
Number of channels 79

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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

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H
HD Radio Data 2-23
HD Radio™ 3-15
Home screen 1-11
K
Kia ConnectKia Connect menu
Diagnosing the vehicle 8-9
Kia Connect Center 8-10
Maintenance service 8-10
Roadside Assistance 8-5
Route guidance service 8-13
Schedule details 8-5
Settings 8-12, 9-76
Voice Local Search 8-11
Weather info 8-8
Service 8-2
L
Listening to music
Bluetooth audio 4-8
USB music 4-2
Location registration 5-22
M
Map 5-6
Map update 9-105
Media device connection 4-2
Media player Bluetooth audio 4-8
USB music 4-2
Messages 6-17
E
ECO Driving 2-37
Editing a location 5-26
Editing a route 5-16
Energy Flow 2-39
Energy Information 2-32
EV charging stations 5-29
EV Range 2-30
F
FAQ Bluetooth 11-12
Broadcast reception 11-13
Navigation 11-12
Self-inspection method upon failure
11-13
Finding a route easily 5-3 Destination search 5-3
Finding the route Adding a waypoint 5-16
Address search 5-10
Frequently visited places 5-24
Gas stations 5-28
Location registration
Deleting a POI 5-26
Editing a POI 5-26
Registration after search 5-22
Map 5-6
Map update 9-105
Previous Destinations 5-14
Rest area information 5-8
Saving the current position 5-23
Searching for POIs 5-12
Volume adjustment 5-9

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N
Navigation 5-2, 5-10
Navigation settings 9-62, 9-67
Notifications 2-27
P
Parking assist guide lines 2-8
Phone 6-6
Phone projection Android Auto 2-4
Apple CarPlay 2-6
Plug-in Hybrid menu 2-29
Previous Destinations 5-14
Product specifications Bluetooth 11-16
Common specifications 11-16
LTE RF 11-17
Media player 11-14
Radio 11-16
Wi-Fi 11-18
Proximity Warning 2-9
R
Radio Changing the channel 3-9, 3-10, 3-11
Changing the radio mode 3-7, 3-8
Deleting a channel 3-13, 3-14
Saving radio channels 3-12, 3-13
Scanning channels 3-9, 3-10, 3-11
Rear-seat climate control function 2-16
Rear-seat conversation mode 2-18
Rear-seat quiet mode 2-20
Rear-seat view 2-19
Rear view screen 2-8
Recent calls list 6-6
S
Save searched place 5-22
Saving frequently visited places 5-24
Saving the current position 5-23
Settings Advanced settings 9-41
Bluetooth settings 9-40
Button settings 9-45, 9-47
Data/network settings 9-78
Device connections settings 9-34, 9-36
Display settings 9-93, 9-98
General settings 9-81, 9-86
Kia Connect settings 9-76
Media settings 9-104
Navigation settings 9-62, 9-67
Screen saver settings 9-101
Screen theme/layout settings 9-92
Sound settings 9-50, 9-54
User profile settings 9-79, 9-80
UVO settings 9-74
Vehicle settings 9-3,
9-15
Voice recognition settings 9-60, 9-61
Siri Eyes Free 7-29
SiriusXM™ 3-17 Changing to SiriusXM mode 3-17, 3-18,
3-20
Featured Favorites channels 3-27, 3-28
Searching for channels 3-21, 3-22
Selecting channels 3-23, 3-24
Viewing the program schedule 3-25,
3-26
Software update 9-105
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