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GETTING STARTED
As you get to know your new Kia, you can explore this booklet to better
understand how to operate its many features and systems. You can find the
complete Table of Contents on the next two pages, but first, be sure to review
the following to better understand some of your Kia’s most used features:
1 Smart Key with Remote Start* 47
2 Fuel Door Release Lever 48
3 Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat* / Front Seat Headrest Adjustment 42-43
4 Seat Warmers* 42
5 Folding Rear Seats 44
6 Windshield Wipers & Washers 26
7 Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC)* 16
8 Normal Maintenance Schedules Back Cover
9 User Settings* - Instrument Cluster 08
10 Vehicle Settings* - Infotainment System 08
11 Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 28-29
12 Kia Connect Activation* / Kia Connect Assistance* 32
13 Standard Audio System* 31
14 Kia Access App Download 33
15 Kia Access App Features Guide 33
16 Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® Setup 30
17 Kia Connect with Navigation* 34
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe personal injur y or death The driver ’s primar y responsibilit y is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle Handheld devices, other equipment or vehicle systems which take the driver ’s eyes, at tention 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
www kia com
Consumer Affairs – Roadside Assistance†1 5: 1-800-333-4KIA (800-333-4542)
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Your New Kia Important Care Tips Video
Vehicle Cameras Important Tips Video
Navigation System Important Tips Video
Always check the Owner ’s Manual for complete operating information and safet y warnings
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ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM (ADAS)
ADAS
Blind-spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)†3
BCA uses rear corner radar sensors in the rear bumper to monitor and warn the driver in certain situations if it detects an approaching vehicle in the driver ’s blind spot area and before changing lanes Initially, BCA provides Blind-spot Collision Warning when it detects a potential collision with a vehicle, emitting an audible warning and visual alert on the outside rearview mirrors If there is a risk of collision when driving forward out of a parking space, BCA can help avoid a collision by assisting and applying the brake
Vehicle detection warning: When another vehicle is detected within collision warning boundary A, an indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors B
Collision warning: When vehicle detection warning is on and the driver activates a turn signal, a flashing indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors and the system will sound a warning
Collision-Avoidance Assist: If BCA determines that there is a collision risk with an approaching vehicle in the blind spot, BCA can help avoid collision by applying the brake
BCA Settings:
•BCA can be turned on/off by going to the User Settings* in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Settings* in the Infotainment System
•Only adjust settings when the vehicle is at a standstill, gear shift is in Park and the ignition is turned on or the Engine Start/Stop button* in the ON position
•To access User settings* in the Instrument Cluster - Press the Mode button C on the Steering Wheel to toggle to User Settings Press the OK button D up/down to toggle to Driver Assistance, then select Blind-spot Safety
•To access Vehicle settings* in the Infotainment System – Press the SETUP key or the onscreen SETUP button Press VEHICLE to enter Vehicle Settings Select Driver Assistance, then Blind-spot Safety
REMINDERS:
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BCA may sound when making a left turn Maintain a proper distance from oncoming vehicles •
BCA will not issue a warning if the vehicle speed is 6 mph or more above the surrounding vehicles •
When BCA is ON and the ignition is cycled, BCA returns to its previous BCA set ting state
When engaged, BCA is a supplemental function Do not solely rely on this system and always pay at tention to the road and its conditions
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
The images on this page are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation
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Blind-spot Collision- Avoidance Assist (BCA) Video
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•Warning Volume can be adjusted in the User Set tings in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Set tings* on the audio head unit Go to Driver Assistance, then Warning Volume •BCA will activate when: -Blind-spot Safet y is enabled in the set tings -
Other vehicles are detected on the rear sides of the vehicle -A Collision Warning can be issued when the vehicle speed is above approximately 12 mph -A Collision-Avoidance Assist can be issued when the vehicle speed is below 2 mph and the vehicle in your blind spot is above 3 mph
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Audio Controls†1 5
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Audio MODE button: Press to cycle through FM/AM/SiriusXM®*/Media modes
B
Seek/Preset buttons Radio (FM/AM/SiriusXM®) Modes: Press to advance through Preset Stations Press and hold to Auto Seek Media Mode: Press to move track up/down Press & hold to fast forward/rewind (except for Bluetooth® Audio)
C
Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower volume Mute audio: Press to mute all audio (Media pauses in some Media modes when pressed)
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided Drivers should remain at tentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving
To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park
Your vehicle’s steering wheel but tons may differ from those in the illustrations Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
For other audio system information, refer to pages 28-34
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Steering Wheel Controls Video
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A Volume buttons: Press +/- to raise/lower speaker volume Mute audio: To mute the audio system, hold the button
B Talk button: Press to activate voice recognition*; recognition/bring up menus/place calls with minimal voice command prompts from the system press and hold to exit voice recognition*
C Receive/Place Call button*: Press to receive/place calls If no phone is paired, press button to pair a phone
End Call button: Press to end a call, reject an incoming call or cancel a function
Your vehicle’s steering wheel but tons may differ from those in the illustration
For more information, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide
For Bluetooth® Wireless Technology FAQs, go to kia com, Owners section, or call Consumer Information for Bluetooth® Technology at (800) 333-4KIA
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided Drivers should remain at tentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving
REMINDER: Microphone is located in the overhead console
Pairing a Phone
For instructions on how to pair a phone, refer to the audio system’s user ’s guide, your vehicle’s Quick Star t Guide or the Car Multimedia System User ’s Manual
How to Place a Call
When using the voice command* feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command
There are two options for placing a call:
1 Option 1: Press the Receive/Place Call button C (displays the call history screen)
2 Option 2*: Press the Talk button B Then say the command “Call {name}” or Dial {number} followed by contact name or number
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology†2 , 1 5
(But tons located on left side on Steering Wheel)
•When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command
• Phone book transfer upload time varies by phone model and with number of phone book entries
•Because of differences in phone qualit y, ser vice providers and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology chip programming, functionalit y may differ from one phone to another
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During the pairing process, be sure to accept the connection requests on the phone for phone book download and to allow acceptance of all future Bluetooth® connection requests
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Voice Recognition TipsVideo
Star, Favorite & Radio Presets Buttons Video
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Android AutoTM†2 / Apple CarPlay®†2 Setup
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe bodily injur y, or death The driver ’s primar y responsibilit y is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle Handheld devices, other equipment, or vehicle systems which take the driver ’s eyes, at tention and focus away from the safe operation of a vehicle or which are not permissible by law, should never be used during operation of the vehicle
Android Auto™ compatible smartphone setup – Download the Android Auto™ app from the Google Play™ Store†10 Open the Android Auto™ app and proceed with the onscreen instructions to complete setup on the mobile device
Wireless Connection setup for Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® (Standard Audio System):
1 Press the SETUP key on the audio head unit
2 Press DEVICE CONNECTION SETTINGS
3 Press PHONE PROJECTION, then ADD NEW
Cable Connection setup for Android Auto™ (Standard Audio System & Kia Connect with Navigation):
4 Press the SETUP key on the audio head unit
5 Press DEVICE CONNECTION, select PHONE PROJECTION SETTINGS, then select ANDROID AUTO Review all terms, conditions and requests on the head unit and phone If you agree, accept them in order to use Android Auto™
6 Connect the Android™ device with the vehicle’s USB port using the manufacturer ’s cable provided with your phone
7 From the Infotainment System home screen, select the Android Auto™ button, where you’ll see all the Android Auto™ supported apps
Cable Connection setup for Apple CarPlay® (Kia Connect with Navigation only):
1 Connect the Apple CarPlay® compatible iPhone® with the vehicle’s USB port using the manufacturer ’s cable provided with your iPhone®
2 Press the SETUP key on the audio head unit
3 Press DEVICE CONNECTION on the screen, select PHONE PROJECTION SETTINGS, then select Apple CarPlay®
4 Select ENABLE APPLE CARPL AY Review all terms, conditions and requests on the Infotainment System and phone If you agree, accept them in order to use Apple CarPlay®
5 From the Infotainment System home screen, select the Apple CarPlay® button, where you’ll see all the Apple CarPlay® supported apps
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Wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android™ Auto Video
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•If Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® randomly disconnects:
– Ensure the USB cable is cer tified by the phone manufacturer for both power and data
– Clean the phones por t, which the USB cable connects to, with disposable compressed air
– The Phone should not be disturbed while driving as this can cause a disconnection at the phone’s USB por t
– Visit the phone manufacturer ’s website for Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® app concerns
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REMINDERS:
•Android Auto™ compatibilit y requirements for connection: – Kia Connect with Navigation (USB cable connection only): OS Android™ 5 0 or higher, phone manufacturer ’s USB cable and data plan with applicable feature(s) •Standard Audio System-Value (USB cable & wireless connection):– USB cable connection - OS Android™ 5 0 or higher, phone manufacturer ’s USB cable and data plan with applicable feature(s)– Wireless connection - OS Android™ 9 0 or higher with data plan for applicable feature(s) •Apple CarPlay® compatibilit y requirements for connection: – Kia Connect with Navigation (USB cable connection only): iOS soft ware 8 0 or higher, phone manufacturer ’s USB cable and data plan for applicable feature(s) – Standard Audio System-Value (Wireless connection only): iOS soft ware 10 0 and higher with data plan for applicable feature(s) •
It is recommended to always update your phone to the latest operating system release •
Wireless Android Auto™ system only works for cer tain Android models Use the manufacturer ’s USB cable when wireless feature is not available •
Using an approved USB cable provided by your smar tphone manufacturer is recommended •
Using unapproved USB cables may cause a phone projection error or a system malfunction, black screen, no sound, disconnection, etc •Phone projection may not work due to a defect in the phone
iPhone is a registered trademark of Apple Inc
Refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide for more information For audio system information, refer to pages 27-3 4

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RADIO
MEDIA TRACKSEEK
SETUP
Press to select FM/AM modes
Press to select CUSTOM menu
Press to Power ON/OFF
Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to select MEDIA modes
Press briefly to do the following:• FM/AM mode: Play the previous/next frequency• MEDIA mode: Change the track, file or title Press and hold to do the following (over 0 8 seconds):• FM/AM mode: Move quickly through all of the frequencies When released, the system seeks the next available frequency• MEDIA mode: Rewinds or fast for wards the track or file (except for Bluetooth® Audio)
Press to go to SETUP menu
Rotate to change Radio Stations/Media tracks/songs/files Press to select
Standard Audio System* – FM/AM /Media (USB, Bluetooth®†2 Audio)
Radio Presets: To save a preset, press the star H
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Custom Key H: A programmable key to provide quick access to one of several available system features To program the Custom Key, press and hold the Custom key Select one of the available features you would like the Custom key to open
Sound Settings – To adjust the sound settings:
1 Press the SETUP key on the Infotainment System or the onscreen MENU button, when in MEDIA mode
2 Select the onscreen SOUND button
3 Select the menu item
4 Using the touchscreen, press arrows to adjust the settings
Software updates - To keep your software up to date, free of charge, visit the official Kia update webpage at https://update kia com/US/EN/Main Note, visiting a dealer for software update may include an additional charge
Your vehicle’s audio system may differ from that in the illustration For fur ther audio system operations, refer to pages 27-34 or the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided Drivers should remain at tentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving
REMINDERS:
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To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park
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Prolonged use of the audio control unit in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s bat ter y
•The system can register or pair multiple Bluetooth® devices See the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide for more information on setup and limitations
•Volume level bet ween different audio modes:
– When switching bet ween audio modes (AM, FM, Bluetooth® Audio, etc ), the audio system saves the previous volume level you were listening to For example, if you were listening to FM radio at volume level 20 then switched to Bluetooth® Audio and adjusted the volume level to 30, the volume level will be at 20 when you switch back to FM radio
– When using Bluetooth® Audio, the overall volume is dependent on your device’s volume If the volume is turned down low on your device it will remain low even if the system volume is turned up
•When connected to Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay® on your smar tphone, the smar tphone’s navigation system may also be available
•A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the audio system should be operated when the engine is running to prevent bat ter y discharge
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Standard Audio System Video
Standard Audio System Updates Video
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Kia Connect Activation*†1
Follow these steps to activate your Kia Connect system:
1 Enter the activation screen on your vehicle’s head unit:
a Press SETUP key
b Press Kia Connect icon
c Press Activate Kia Connect
2 Read and agree to Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and press SUBMIT
3 Enter number or email address to receive a verification code, then press SUBMIT
4 Follow these steps to receive your verification code using your phone text message or email:
a Check your phone text message or email for verification code
b Open the link in your phone text message or email A page will open requesting that you create your account
N o t e : If you already have a Kia Owners Portal account using the email or phone number as your login ID, you will need to provide your password prior to receiving the verification code
c Enter your first name, last name, email, phone number, an account password, and click CREATE ACCOUNT A page will open displaying your verification code
d Enter the code in the head unit and press ACTIVATE
e Go back to the page with your verification code and press “I have entered my verification code ” A link will be provided to download the Kia Access app from your app store After installing the app, log in and enjoy
REMINDER: This vehicle is not equipped with over-the-air system updates
Virtual Assistant A – Press to connect to a virtual assistant to hear information about the Kia Connect features
Kia Connect Voice Local Search B (systems with navigation) – Press to connect to the search function to find points of interest or other locations, like “cafe”
Roadside Assist C – Press to connect to the Kia Connect Center where you can request vehicle towing services
Kia Connect Assistance*†1
For fur ther Kia Connect operations, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe bodily injur y, or death The driver ’s primar y responsibilit y is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle Handheld devices, other equipment, or vehicle systems which take the driver ’s eyes, at tention and focus away from the safe operation of a vehicle or which are not permissible by law, should never be used during operation of the vehicle
Kia Connect is currently unavailable for model year 2022 vehicles and newer sold or purchased in Massachuset ts See Kia Connect Terms of Ser vice at owners kia com for more information
(But tons on rear view mirror*)
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Kia Connect Activation Video
Kia Connect Assistance Video
REMINDER: These but tons may be located in the rear view mirror or the overhead console
For more information, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide On cer tain models, Kia Connect Assistance but tons are located on the Rear view Mirror
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Kia Access app Video
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Kia Access App Download
Go to an app marketplace to download the new Kia Access App Once you download, make sure you register your vehicle and start an account (refer to Kia Connect Activation page) Get to know your new Kia and the available convenient features on the app
The Kia Access App Features Guide is a step-by-step guide helping you utilize the app to its full potential by detailing how to set up and use each feature and adjust various settings Below are some of the topics included:
•Remote Commands
•Set Climate*
•Schedule Climate*
•Schedule Service
•Dealer Settings
•Manage Vehicles and Profiles
Kia Access App Features Guide
2020 SOULMILEAGE722 mi.
355 miEst. RangeDOOR LOCKSREMOTE STARTFind My Car
Kia App Screen for illustrative purposes only Actual App screen and functionalit y may var y
For fur ther Kia Connect operations, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide
Kia Connect is currently unavailable for model year 2022 and newer vehicles sold or purchased in Massachuset ts See Kia Connect Terms of Ser vice at owners kia com for more information
For other audio system information, see pages 27-3 4
Kia Access App Features Guide. Click this dynamic QR code to access the guide Some phone’s operating systems may need to be updated to scan dynamic QR codes
Download the Kia Access with App by clicking this dynamic QR code Some phone’s operating systems may need to be updated to scan dynamic QR codes
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•The smar tphone and vehicle need to be connected to a cellular net work with a good wireless signal strength in order to use Kia Connect If these conditions are not met, voice commands may fail or take a long time to execute
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To use Remote Star t or Remote Star t with Climate Control feature, all doors, hood and trunk/liftgate must be closed and locked
•When Remote Star t is activated, if the driver does not enter the vehicle within 10 minutes, the Remote Star t will turn the engine off
•When using Remote Star t with Climate Control, turn on for at least a few minutes before get ting into the vehicle, allowing the vehicle interior to reach your desired temperature
•The quickest way to obtain accurate vehicle status through the app is by pressing the refresh but ton on the app or refreshing the web page when using the customer web por tal
•In order to preser ve the vehicle bat ter y, Kia Connect will not turn on seven days after the last ignition was on You will need to restar t the vehicle with a key fob in order to use Kia Connect again
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