2023 KIA SOUL Quick Reference Guide

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Configuring the media settings (Type1)
(if equipped)
Set to receive a notification when the information changes during playback or to include sub-
folders when playing a folder on repeat.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
Media.
The media settings screen appears.
2 Configure the settings required:
Media Change Notifications
You can set to briefly display media information at the top of screen while playing the next
item when you move from the media player screen to another.
Repeat Folder
You can set to include sub-folders when playing a folder on repeat.

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How to Update the Map and Software for
your Infotainment System
To ensure you are maximizing the full potential of your navigation system, we advise
updating the map and software annually. To update, visit the map update website and install
the Navigation Updater program onto your PC. Use the program to download and install the
latest map, points of interest, and software. Alternatively, you can visit your local dealership
to update.

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Updating the software and map
1 Connect a USB device to the computer and run Navigation Updater for
downloading the update files.
2 Follow the instructions on the screen to download the update files.
3 Remove the USB device from the computer and then connect it to the
USB port in your vehicle.
4 Start the vehicle to turn on the system.

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You can perform update without starting the vehicle by simply locating the start
switch to "ON".

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[Background Update
You can perform update while using the system.
1 On the SW Info/Update screen, press Update.
2 Press Background Update.
3 Press OK.

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Compared to Update Now, it may take longer.

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On the All Menus screen, press Setup >
General >
SW Info/Update to see the update
progress.

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It is possible to start background updates only when the vehicle is on.

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It is possible to continue to perform updates even after turning off the vehicle while
updates are in progress. On the notification window displayed when the vehicle is
turned off, press Update to perform the remaining updates to complete the process
successfully. For later update, press Later.

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If the update process is not completed, a notification window appears asking if you want
to perform updates each time you turn off the vehicle.

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All system functions, including the rear view camera, are disabled while updates are in
progress.
[Scheduling an update
When you set for scheduled update after downloading the latest data, the navigation map
and infotainment system can be updated while not using the vehicle.
1 On the SW Info/Update screen, press Update.
2 Press Install after Turning Off the Ignition.
3 Set the update time and press OK.
When scheduling the update is finished, the status indicator icon appears.

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You can set to start the update within 12 hours or less after the vehicle is stopped.
4 Turn off the vehicle (ACC Off).

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Make sure that a USB device with update files is connected to the system before turning
off the vehicle.

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When you set the update time to "0", the update notification window appears and then
the update starts.

To close the notification window and proceed with the update, press
Yes.

To cancel the update, press No.

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Once the update has started, you cannot cancel it. After the update, the system
automatically turns off.

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When you start the vehicle, the update complete notification appears to show the update
result. After update is completed, the SW Info/Update screen displays the updated
version.

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When you turn on the system while updating, you can see its progress.

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Scheduled update is canceled when:

Low battery is detected when turning off the vehicle.

The storage device with the update files is disconnected.

The vehicle is started before the update scheduled time.

The system has been turned off for more than 3 minutes with the vehicle turned off.

Wireless Update
Wireless update
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Wireless update (if equipped)
Latest map and software are provided through wireless update. New software is
automatically downloaded when the vehicle is on. After installation of the software is
complete, you can view the update details from the notification window.
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To use the wireless update function, you need to subscribe to the Kia Connect service.\

> See "Subscribing to the service."

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The wireless update is accessible only when the system is connected to the netw\
ork.

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When downloading new update files begins, the
icon appears at the top right of the
screen. To view the progress of the download, navigate to the All Menus screen and press
Setup >
General >
SW Info/Update.

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After downloading new update files is complete, map update automatically begins and
the
icon appears at the top right.

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The wireless update function is not accessible if the system has not been updat\
ed for a
specified period of time. If wireless update does not work, first use a USB storage device
to perform update.
> See Navigation Update site

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If an error occurs during wireless update, the system automatically restarts. Use the USB
storage device to install update files and perform update.
> See Navigation Update site

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Perform update when the vehicle is not used for more than 15 minutes. The time
required to update the system differs depending on the situation.