2023 KIA SOUL Quick Reference Guide

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.

11-6
Phone projection
SymptomPossible causeSolution
The phone
projection function
is not performed
when a smartphone
is connected using a
USB cable. Phone projection is
not supported.
Visit the website to check whether your
smartphone supports the phone projection.

Android Auto: https://support.google.
com/androidauto
Apple CarPlay: http://www.apple.com/
ios/carplay
The function is
inactive.
 On the All Menus screen, navigate to
Setup
>
Device Connections and
activate the connection function from the
Phone Projection Settings menu.
 Make sure that the phone projection is
not disabled in the App settings or block-
out settings on your smartphone.
Smartphone is
encountered with
poor operation or
malfunction.
 Check that the smartphone battery level
is not too low. Recognition may not work
properly when the battery level is too
low.
The phone projection may not work
properly when the signal strength is
weak.
When the smartphone is locked, first
unlock it.
Initialize the smartphone and connect
the device again.
A black screen
appears when the
phone projection is
activated or in use. The smartphone
malfunctions.

Remove the USB cable from the
smartphone and connect the device
again.
Initialize the smartphone and connect
the device again.

11-7
System operation
SymptomPossible causeSolution
The previous media
mode does not
appear when the
system is turned off
and on. It is encountered
with poor media
connection or
playback error.
When the media source is not connected or
played normally, the previous mode appears.
Connect the media source again or play it
again.
The system slows
down or does not
operate at all. An internal error
occurs in the
system.

Restart the system by pressing the reset
button with a sharp object such as pen
or clip.
If the problem persists, contact your
place of purchase or dealer.
The system is not
turned on. Fuse-related issues

Visit an auto service shop and replace
the fuse with a new one of appropriate
capacity.
If the problem persists, contact your
place of purchase or dealer.

11-8
Navigation system operation
SymptomPossible causeSolution
The destination is
not searched. Outdated map data
Update the map to the latest version.
> See Navigation Update site , "How to Update the
Map and Software for your Infotainment System,"
" Wireless update (if equipped)."
Route guidance
of the navigation
system does not
match the actual
road conditions. Outdated map data
Update the map to the latest version.
> See Navigation Update site , "How to Update the
Map and Software for your Infotainment System,"
" Wireless update (if equipped)."
There have been
changes in the road
after a map update. Route guidance of the navigation system
may not match the actual road conditions
even after the map is updated to the latest
version because the update depends on the
creation date. Be sure to drive according to
actual road conditions and regulations.
Guidance is made
by bypassing the
route or the speed
camera alerts are
not followed. The update for the
system and map
data is required.
Update the map to the latest version.
> See Navigation Update site
, "How to Update the
Map and Software for your Infotainment System,"
" Wireless update (if equipped)."
The real-time traffic
information is not
received. Poor signal
reception 
Reception of traffic information may
not be made smoothly in mountain and
island areas. Check the reception status
again in a region with strong signals.
If the problem persists, contact your
place of purchase or dealer.

11-9
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

11-10
UVO (if equipped)
Talking with a UVO phone
UVO phone's microphone off
UVO network's signal strength
911 Connect activated
Kia Connect (if equipped)
Talking with a Kia Connect phone
Kia Connect phone's microphone off
Kia Connect network's signal strength
911 Connect activated
Wi-Fi Hotspot (if equipped)
Number of devices connected to Wi-Fi Hotspot
Wi-Fi Hotspot connection error
System update (if equipped)
Downloading the update file
Scheduling the update
Updating

11-11
Available functions in the rear seat (if equipped)
Rear-seat remote control locked
Rear-seat sleep mode On
Front-seat driver is having a conversation with a rear-seat occupant
Wireless charging
Wireless charging in progress
Wireless charging complete
Wireless charging failure

A
Some icons may not appear depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

11-12
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."