2023 KIA SOUL Quick Reference Guide

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Using the Siri Eyes Free
When you connect an Apple device that is compatible with Siri to your system via Bluetooth,
you can use the Siri Eyes Free. This allows you to perform the functions on your system and
Apple device with voice commands so that you can devote your attention to driving.
First, make sure that your Apple device supports Siri and that you have activated Siri.
1 Connect your Apple device to your system via Bluetooth.
2 On the steering wheel, press and hold the Voice Recognition button.
3 On the Siri screen, press Speak.
4 Say a command.

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You can perform the functions related to Bluetooth calls on the system and other
functions on your Apple device.

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Press the Voice Recognition button to restart Siri.
5 To end Siri, press and hold the Voice Recognition button on the steering
wheel.

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Apple devices may have different functions enabled and may vary in the way how they
respond to Siri commands, depending on the device type and iOS version.

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Voice Memo
You can use the microphone on the vehicle to record and play voice memos.
Running the voice memo
On the All Menus screen, press Voice Memo.
Voice memo screen
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Displays the list of recorded voice memos.
c c Starts or pauses the recording.
d d Stops recording.
e e The list of menu items appears.
Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
Delete: Can delete a voice memo.
Save to USB Device: Can record a voice memo to a USB storage device. Check that
the USB device is compatible.
> See "USB storage devices."
Storage Information: Can see the file size of recorded voice memos.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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Recording a voice memo
1 On the Voice Memo screen, press .
It starts recording a voice memo.
2 When recording is finished, press on the screen or press the End
Call button on the steering wheel.
The voice memo is automatically saved.

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To adjust the recording sound volume during voice recording, drag the control bar.

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To temporarily stop recording, press
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When recording starts, the other audio functions are muted or playback is paused.

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When you make or receive a call while recording, the recording is paused.

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When you make an emergency call or you are connected to an emergency call
after airbag deployment, the recording is stopped and the recorded voice memo is
automatically saved.
Playing a voice memo
You can select and play a recorded voice memo.
From the list of Voice Memos, press the desired voice memo.

Kia Connect
Kia Connect service
Running the Kia Connect menu Route guidance service
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Kia Connect service
Kia Connect provides connected car services, such as roadside assistance and emergency
rescue, via the latest IT and communication technologies.
When you have subscribed to Kia Connect, you can access other useful fea\
tures using the Kia
Connect menu on your system.
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The UVO service name has been changed to Kia Connect.

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You must be an active Kia Connect subscriber or within the initial free trial period to
receive Kia Connect services, including Auto Collision Notification.

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Depending on the conditions such as vehicle type, system type, and the s\
ubscribed
service package, available services may differ.

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The exact appearance or position of the button may differ depending on the vehicle
model and specifications.

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Some services may incur additional charges.

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Services may be modified, added, or deleted by changes in the company's policies.
Service restrictions
Kia Connect services are provided via the mobile communication network. Accordingly,
the service may be restricted depending on the mobile communication network condition.
Use the network signal strength icon (
) at the top of the screen to check the mobile
communication status.

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It is recommended to use the service when the number of signal bars in the icon\
is 4 or
more.

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Depending on the network signal status, access to Kia Connect may be restricted in the
following locations:

Inside a building or tunnel

Mountain or forest area

Road close to a cliff

Area densely populated with tall buildings

Road under expressway or multi-level road

Communication shadow area according to the service provider's network coverage
policy

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Subscribing to the service
You must activate the service to use it on the system. An account with owners.kia.com is
required to activate the service. When you do not have an account, create a new account
to activate the service. When you already have an account, enter the verification code you
received from owners.kia.com.

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Running the Kia Connect menu
You can run the Kia Connect in the system to use the service.
On the All Menus screen, press Kia Connect.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Call to the Roadside Assistance using the Kia Connect service. > See "Contacting the
roadside assistance."
c c View the schedule details for today and tomorrow (if equipped). > See " Checking schedule
details (if equipped)."
d d Can see the weather information (if equipped). > See "Checking weather information (if
equipped)."
e e Checks your vehicle for abnormal conditions and displays the result. > See " Diagnosing the
vehicle."
f f See the information about the intervals for the last and next maintenance services (if
equipped).
> See "Checking maintenance service intervals (if equipped) ."
g g Call the Kia Connect Center to request help or make inquiries about using the Kia Connect
service.
h h Call the Kia Connect Center and request assistance regarding use of the Kia Connect
service, including information on subscribing to the Kia Connect service\
and service
activation.
i i Access the Kia Connect service to use it on the system, activate the aut\
omatic 911
connection feature, or access modem information.
j j The list of menu items appears.
Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.

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