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DRIVER'S PANEL
DRIVER’SPANEL
Power Liftgate Open/Close Button*
Open: Press and hold briefly the A button for
approximately one second to open the liftgate
Close: Press and hold the A button until liftgate is
completely closed If the button A is released while closing,
the power liftgate will stop and a warning chime will sound
(But ton located to the left of Steering Wheel)
REMINDER: This control does not adjust brightness on the infotainment system screens Use the display set tings in the Setup menu to adjust the brightness on the screen
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
(But tons located on left of Steering Wheel)
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
REMINDERS:
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ESC is turned ON by default at vehicle star tup When ignition is cycled, ESC will turn ON again
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The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate whenever the ESC is in operation
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during certain cornering maneuvers It is a good idea to keep the ESC turned ON for daily driving whenever possible
Press and hold the ESC button B turn ESC OFF/ON
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)†5
With parking lights/headlights ON, press switch A (+) or (-) to
adjust the brightness of the instrument panel illumination
Instrument Cluster Illumination Control
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)†6
HAC is designed to help prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when accelerating from a stop while on a steep incline HAC provides a 2-second delay before the vehicle may start rolling backward by keeping the brakes momentarily engaged even after you depress the accelerator
The HAC automatically activates during initial acceleration from a stop on an incline whether the ESC is OFF or ON but does NOT activate when the ESC has malfunctioned
REMINDERS:
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HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position
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HAC does not replace the need to apply brakes while the vehicle is stopped on an incline
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In the event of HAC system malfunction, see an Authorized Kia Dealer for ser vice
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Liftgate Buttons and Operation Video
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Audio MODE button: Press to cycle through FM/AM/SiriusXM®/ Media modes Press to turn power on; Press and hold
to turn power off (Standard Audio System only); Press and hold to go to Advanced Setting / Steering Wheel mode
(Kia Connect with Smart Navigation*)
B Seek/Preset button
Radio Mode (FM/AM/SiriusXM®*): Press to advance through Preset Stations Press and hold to Auto Seek
Media Modes: Press to move Track Forward/Back Press & hold to Fast Forward/Rewind (except for Bluetooth® Audio)
C Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower volume
Mute button: Press to mute all audio (in some Media modes the media pauses when pressed)
D
Custom button: Press to access user-selected feature Press and hold the button to set the button to one of the
features available
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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
Your vehicle’s steering wheel but tons may differ from those in the illustrations For fur ther audio system operation, refer to pages 42-48 Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual or the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide for more information
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
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Pressing the Audio MODE but ton A for more than 1 second will turn Audio Mode ON/OFF
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Steering Wheel Controls Video
Star, Favorite & Radio Presets Buttons Video
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A
Talk button: Press to activate voice recognition/bring up menus/set
destinations (if equipped with navigation) with minimal voice command
prompts from the system Press and hold to exit voice recognition
B
Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower speaker volume
Mute button: Press to mute the microphone during a call and to mute the
audio system speakers, or to pause Bluetooth® streaming media
C
Receive/Place/End Call button: Press to receive/place/end calls If no
phone is paired, press button to pair a phone
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Pairing a Phone
For instructions on how to pair a phone, refer to the audio system’s user ’s guide or your vehicle’s Quick Start Guide
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 using the Steering Wheel controls:
•Option 1: Press the Receive/Place Call button C (system displays the
call history with the most recent calls)
•Option 2*: Press the Talk button A (system will BEEP to indicate it is
ready for call placement) Then say the command “Call {name}” or
“Dial {number}”
For more information, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide or the Owner ’s Manual For fur ther audio system operation, refer to pages 41-48
REMINDERS: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology audio and calling functions are suppor ted when connected to a Bluetooth® enabled device
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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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For Bluetooth® Wireless Technology FAQs, go to w w w kia com, or call Consumer Information for Bluetooth® Technology at (800) 333-4KIA
For more information, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide For Bluetooth® wireless technology FAQs, go to w w w kia com, Owners section
Your vehicle’s steering wheel but tons may differ from those in the illustrations See your Owner ’s Manual for more details
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
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Voice Recognition and Phone Contact Tips
The system may have difficulty understanding some accents or uncommon names Improve the per formance by making a few simple changes to your phone contacts, listed below To help optimize the Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Voice Recognition system, see other tips and reminders under Quick Tips:
•Use full names (first and last names) vs short or single-syllable names (“John Smith” vs “Dad," “Smith Residence” vs “Home”)
•Avoid using special characters, emojis or hyphenated names (@, &, #, /, -, *, +, etc )
•Avoid using acronyms (“In Case of Emergency” vs “ICE”) or words with all capital letters
•Spell words completely, no abbreviations (“Doctor Smith” vs “Dr Smith”)
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For more information, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide or the Owner ’s Manual
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Voice Recognition Tips Video
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•The system may register or pair multiple Bluetooth® devices See the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide for more information on setup and limitations
•Bluetooth® Music Streaming: If the Bluetooth® music is inaudible or too low, turn up the volume on the connected phone
•When placing a call, speak in a natural, moderate tone, with clear pronunciation The system may have trouble recognizing commands if you speak too softly or too loudly
•Always wait for the beep before speaking any commands
•Close windows and sunroof and turn off A /C The noise from an A /C fan operating at higher speeds or wind noise from open windows or sunroof can inter fere with Voice Recognition
•Press the talk but ton and say “Help” to get a list of available commands
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Android Auto™†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, and death The driver ’s primar y responsibilit y is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle, and any 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 – D o w n l o a d t h e A n d r o i d A u t o™ app from the Google Play™ Store†1 0 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 Smart Navigation):
1 Press the SETUP key on the audio head unit
2 Press DEVICE CONNECTION, select Android Auto™ and then select ENABLE ANDROID AUTO Review all terms, conditions and requests on the head unit and phone, and, if you agree, accept them in order to use Android Auto™
3 Connect the Android™ device with the vehicle’s USB port using the manufacturer ’s cable provided with your phone
4 From the vehicle’s 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 Smart Navigation only):
1 Connect the Apple CarPlay® compatible iPhone®†1 1 with the vehicle’s USB port using the manufacturer ’s cable provided with your iPhone®†1 1
2 Press the SETUP key on the audio head unit
3 Press DEVICE CONNECTION on the screen and select Apple CarPlay®
4 Select ENABLE APPLE CARPL AY Review all terms, conditions and requests on the head unit and phone, and, if you agree, accept them in order to use Apple CarPlay®
5 From the audio head unit home screen, select the Apple CarPlay® button, where you’ll see all the Apple CarPlay® supported apps
REMINDERS:
•Android Auto™ compatibilit y requirements for connection:
-Kia Connect with Smar t Navigation (USB cable connection only): OS Android™ 5 0 or higher, phone manufacturer ’s USB cable and data plan for applicable feature(s)
-Standard Audio System-Value (USB cable & wireless connection):
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USB cable connection - OS Android™ 5 0 or higher, phone manufacturer ’s USB cable and data plan for applicable feature(s)
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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 Smar t Navigation (USB cable connection only): iOS soft ware 8 0 or higher, phone manufacturer ’s USB cable and data plan for applicable feature(s)
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Standard Audio System-Value (Wireless connection only): iOS soft ware 10 0 and higher with data plan for applicable feature(s)
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It is recommended to always update your phone to the latest operating system release
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Wireless Android Auto™ system only works for cer tain Android models Use the manufacturer ’s USB cable when wireless feature is not available
Refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide for more information
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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 manufacture for both power and data
– Clean the phone’s por t, which the USB cable connects to, as instructed by the phone’s manufacturer
– 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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Press briefly to do the following:• FM/AM mode: Play the previous/next frequency• MEDIA mode: Change the track, file or titlePress and hold to the 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 Power ON/OFF Rotate to adjust Volume
Press to select MEDIA modes
Press to select FM/AM modes
Press to go to Custom (Set) Menu
In Radio/Media modes, rotate knob to search for stations/channels/tracks/songs/files Press the knob to receive the selected channel/track/song/file
Standard Audio System* — FM/AM/Media (USB, Bluetooth® Audio)*
Sound Settings – To adjust the sound settings:
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Press the SETUP key on the audio control unit or the onscreen MENU button, when in MEDIA mode
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Select the onscreen SOUND button
3 Select the menu item (Position, Volume, Tone, Priority, Advanced)
4 Using the touchscreen, press arrows to adjust the settings
SiriusXM® Smart Favorites – In Radio mode, choose SiriusXM®, then select any of the first ten favorites, and during song or program play, tap the Skip Backward icon to start from the
beginning of the song or program Tap the Play Live icon to return to the live broadcast
Radio Presets - To Save a Preset, press and hold the desired slot This saves the current station in the selected slot
Custom Key H – To program the Custom Key, press the SETUP button, then press the Custom Key H
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Software updates - To keep your software up to date, free of charge, visit the official Kia update webpage at https://update kia com Note, visiting a dealer for soft ware update may include an additional charge
REMINDERS: 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 audio system may differ from that in the illustration For fur ther audio system operation, refer to pages 41-48 For more information, 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 personal injur y and death The driver ’s primar y responsibilit y is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle, any 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
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Standard Audio System Video
Standard Audio System Updates Video
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•Volume level bet ween different audio modes:
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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
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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 device’s navigation system may also be available
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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
•Prolonged use of the audio control unit in ACC mode of the Engine Star t/Stop but ton may drain the vehicle’s battery
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SETUP
TRACK > < SEEK
MEDIA RADIO
PWR VOLFILE
TUNE
ENTER
Press to display Setup/Set tings mode

(But tons on overhead lamp console*)
OFFPASSENGERAIR BAG
REMINDER: These but tons may be located in the rear view mirror or the overhead console
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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 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
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Enter number or email address to receive a verification code, then press SUBMIT
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Follow these steps to receive your verification code using your phone SMS or email:
a Check your phone SMS or email for verification code
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Open the link in your SMS 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
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Enter your first name, last name, email, phone number, an account password, and click CREATE ACCOUNT A page will open displaying your verification code
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Enter the code in the head unit and press ACTIVATE
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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
Kia Connect A – (Navigation Systems) Press to connect to
the search function to find points of interest or other locations
(Non-navigation systems) Press to activate phone projection
with Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay® (smartphone must be
connected via wireless or USB cable
Roadside Assist B – Press to connect to a Roadside
Assistant where you can request vehicle towing services
Kia Connect Assistance*†1
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Kia Connect Activation Video
Kia Connect & Kia Access App Video
Kia Connect Assistance Video
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REMINDER: This vehicle is equipped with over-the-air system updates Or you download map updates for the navigation system Go to update kia com Check for updates that are generally available t wice a year
For fur ther Kia Connect information, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide For other audio system information, refer to pages 41-48
Kia Connect is currently unavailable for model year 2022 and later vehicles sold or purchased in Massachuset ts See Kia Connect Terms of Ser vice at owners kia com for more information on its availabilit y
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe bodily injur y, and death The driver ’s primar y responsibilit y is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle, and any 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

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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 set up an account (refer to Kia Connect Activation, page 36) Get to know your new Kia and the available convenient features on the app
The Kia Access App Features Guide is a helping you utilize the app to its full potential by detailing each feature and how to adjust various settings Below are some of the topics included:
•Remote Commands
•Set Climate
•Schedule Climate
•Schedule Charge
•Schedule Service
•Dealer Settings
•Manage Vehicles and Profiles
Kia Access App Features Guide
2020 SOULMILEAGE722 mi.
355 miEst. RangeDOOR LOCKSREMOTE STARTFind My Car
Kia Access 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 later vehicles sold or purchased in Massachuset ts See Kia Connect Terms of Ser vice at owners kia com for more information on its availabilit y
•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
•To use Remote Star t or Remote Star t with Climate Control feature, all doors, hood and trunk/liftgate must be closed and locked
•Activate Remote Star t or Remote Star t with Climate Control feature at least 10 minutes before get ting into the vehicle, which will allow vehicle interior to reach a desired temperature If the driver does not enter the vehicle within the 10 minutes, the Remote Star t will turn off the engine
•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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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 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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