2023 KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID ECO mode

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Using voice recognition via phone projection
Use the voice recognition function on your smartphone via phone projection. > See "Using the
phone projection function."
Adjusting the voice guidance volume
When voice recognition mode is on, you can adjust the volume by using either the volume
button on the steering wheel or the volume knob.
Viewing available voice commands
Turn on voice recognition mode and then say "All functions" to view all commands that are
available for use.

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The All functions screen can be controlled by touch only and does not recognize voice
commands.

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To redirect to the Voice Recognition screen, press the Voice Recognition button.

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Press Exit to end voice recognition.

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Some functions may not be supported depending on the vehicle's options.
AThe screen may differ depending on the vehicle and specifications.

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Available voice commands (Type1)
You can view the voice commands that can be recognized by the system.
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Depending on vehicle model or specifications, the screen layout and available commands
may differ. Check the screen type for your vehicle model and view the appropriate
instructions.
Call commands
Command Function
Call You can make a call to one of your mobile phone's contacts. Say
a contact's name to begin a call.
Call The system dials the phone number of that contact. If the
contact has multiple phone numbers, select a phone number.
Call on Mobile The system dials the phone number saved as "Mobile" for that
contact.
Call at Work The system dials the phone number saved as "Work" for that
contact.
Call at Home The system dials the phone number saved as "Home" for that
contact.
Call on Other The system dials a phone number saved as other than "Mobile",
"Work", or "Home" for that contact.
Dial Number You can make a call. Say a phone number to begin a call.
Dial You can make a call immediately to that phone number.
Send Message You can send a text message to one of your mobile phone's
contacts. Say a contact's name and then enter the message
content by following the guidance.
This command is available only if UVO is activated.
Send Message to
You can send a text message to that specific contact. Enter the
message content by following the guidance.
This command is available only if UVO is activated.
Send Message to
You can send a text message to that contact more directly.
This command is available only if UVO is activated.
Change Bluetooth
Device You can search for and connect another Bluetooth device.

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To use call commands, your mobile phone must be connected to the system via Bluetooth
and your contacts must be downloaded.
> See "Connecting a Bluetooth device."

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Some functions may not be available, depending on the connected mobile p\
hone.

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When you use a command starting with "Find," the system searches for locations within
the state or province where your vehicle is currently located. To search for locations in
another state or province, say the state or province name first and then say the location
you want.

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Some commands, such as "Cancel Route" or "Show Route," are available only when a
destination is set.
Radio commands
Command Function
FM <87.5 to 107.9> Turn on the FM radio with that frequency.
AM <530 to 1710> Turn on the AM radio with that frequency.
SiriusXM <0 to 999> Turn on the SiriusXM radio with that channel number.
Tune to SiriusXM
<0 to 999> Tune on the SiriusXM radio with that channel number.
Tune to
Turn on the SiriusXM radio with that channel name.

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Some commands are recognizable in English only.

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Some commands may not be supported, depending on the vehicle model and f\
unctions.
Vehicle control commands (if equipped)
Command Function
Climate On/Off Turn on or off the climate control.
Air Conditioner
On/Off Can turn on or off the air conditioner.
Heat On/Off Can turn on or off the heater.
Fan High/Low Used to set the fan level.
Set Fan to windshield/
Face/Feet Used to set the air direction.
Warmer/Cooler Set the climate control temperature.
Open/Close all windows Open or close all windows.
Open/Close the
windows Open or close the driver-side window.
Open/Close the
passenger's window Open or close the passenger-side window.

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Vehicle control commands are recognizable in English only.

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Some commands may not be supported, depending on the vehicle model and f\
unctions.
Rear-seat function commands (if equipped)
Command Function
Passenger Talk Turn on the Passenger Talk.
Quiet Mode
Turn off Quiet Mode Turn on or off the Quiet Mode.

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Some commands may not be supported, depending on the vehicle model and f\
unctions.
Search commands
Command Function
Search settings for
You can search for a setting menu.
For example, say "Search settings for Bluetooth" or "Search
settings for Display."
> See "Configuring system settings."
Other commands
Command
Function
Help Move to the help screen.
Line <1 to 4>* Select an item with the designated number on a list. Simple
numbers, such as "One" or "Two," can be recognized.
Yes* Accept a notification asking for your confirmation in an
exceptional situation.
No* Deny a notification asking for your confirmation in an
exceptional situation.
Next* If there are more than five items on a list, scroll to the next page.
Previous* If you scroll to the next page of a list, scroll back to the previous
page.
Manual Input* When using the Dial Number command, open the keypad to
enter a phone number manually.
Go Back* Returns to the previous step.
Exit End voice recognition.
* These commands are available only in certain situations.

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Available voice commands (Type2)
You can view the voice commands that can be recognized by the system.
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Depending on vehicle model or specifications, the screen layout and available commands
may differ. Check the screen type for your vehicle model and view the appropriate
instructions.
Call commands
Command Function
Call You can make a call to one of your mobile phone's contacts. Say
a contact's name to begin a call.
Call The system dials the phone number of that contact. If the
contact has multiple phone numbers, select a phone number.
Call on Mobile The system dials the phone number saved as "Mobile" for that
contact.
Call at Work The system dials the phone number saved as "Work" for that
contact.
Call at Home The system dials the phone number saved as "Home" for that
contact.
Call on Other The system dials a phone number saved as other than "Mobile",
"Work", or "Home" for that contact.
Dial Number You can make a call. Say a phone number to begin a call.
Dial You can make a call immediately to that phone number.
Send Message You can send a text message to one of your mobile phone's
contacts. Say a contact's name and then enter the message
content by following the guidance.
This command is available only if Kia Connect is activated.
Send Message to
You can send a text message to that specific contact. Enter the
message content by following the guidance.
This command is available only if Kia Connect is activated.
Send Message to
You can send a text message to that contact more directly.
This command is available only if Kia Connect is activated.
Change Bluetooth
Device You can search for and connect another Bluetooth device.

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To use call commands, your mobile phone must be connected to the system via Bluetooth
and your contacts must be downloaded.
> See "Connecting a Bluetooth device."

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Some functions may not be available, depending on the connected mobile p\
hone.

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When you use a command starting with "Find," the system searches for locations within
the state or province where your vehicle is currently located. To search for locations in
another state or province, say the state or province name first and then say the location
you want.

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Some commands, such as "Cancel Route" or "Show Route," are available only when a
destination is set.
Radio commands
Command Function
FM <87.5 to 107.9> Turn on the FM radio with that frequency.
AM <530 to 1710> Turn on the AM radio with that frequency.
SiriusXM <0 to 999> Turn on the SiriusXM radio with that channel number.
Tune to SiriusXM
<0 to 999> Tune on the SiriusXM radio with that channel number.
Tune to
Turn on the SiriusXM radio with that channel name.

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Some commands are recognizable in English only.

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Some commands may not be supported, depending on the vehicle model and f\
unctions.
Vehicle control commands (if equipped)
Command Function
Climate On/Off Turn on or off the climate control.
Air Conditioner
On/Off Can turn on or off the air conditioner.
Heat On/Off Can turn on or off the heater.
Fan High/Low Used to set the fan level.
Set Fan to windshield/
Face/Feet Used to set the air direction.
Warmer/Cooler Set the climate control temperature.
Open/Close all windows Open or close all windows.
Open/Close the
windows Open or close the driver-side window.
Open/Close the
passenger's window Open or close the passenger-side window.

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Vehicle control commands are recognizable in English only.

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Some commands may not be supported, depending on the vehicle model and f\
unctions.
Rear-seat function commands (if equipped)
Command Function
Passenger Talk Turn on the Passenger Talk.
Quiet Mode
Turn off Quiet Mode Turn on or off the Quiet Mode.

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Some commands may not be supported, depending on the vehicle model and f\
unctions.
Search commands
Command Function
Search settings for
You can search for a setting menu.
For example, say "Search settings for Bluetooth" or "Search
settings for Display."
> See "Configuring system settings."

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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.