2023 KIA SPORTAGE PHEV reset

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Using the rear-seat view (if equipped)
You can check the status and safety of rear-seat occupants through the rear-seat camera feed
displayed on the system screen.
ÝWarning
A car accident may occur when focusing on the vehicle display and not pa\
ying attention to
the road while driving.
On the All Menus screen, press Passenger View.
A view that shows the rear-seat status is displayed on the system screen.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Check the status of rear-seat occupants. Zoom in or out on the screen.
c c Turn on the Passenger Talk mode.
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If you press Talk Now, you can talk to rear-seat occupants through the microphone
of the driver's seat. To end the Passenger Talk mode, press End.

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For more information about Passenger Talk mode.
> See "Using the rear-seat
conversation mode (if equipped)."
d d Adjust or reset the brightness or contrast of the screen.
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.
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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Using the sound mood lamp (if equipped)
You can set to implement various lighting effects by synchronizing with the playing music.
1 On the All Menus screen, press Sound Mood Lamp.
2 Select and then change the settings.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Can turn on or off the sound mood lamp.
c c Can select various color themes. Based on the selected color theme, the \
interior
lighting changes its colors in various patterns.
d d Can select the color of the light. The selected lighting color changes into a soft glow
effect.
e e Can synchronize the light with the playing music.
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After checking Music+, music is not played back or the light does not illuminate
when muted.
f f Can adjust the brightness of the light.
g g 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.
 Reset: Can reset all the settings of the sound mood lamp.
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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You cannot manipulate the sound mood lamp while driving.

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When a door is opened, the light automatically turns off.

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

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Using the Valet mode (if equipped)
Use the Valet mode to protect your personal information and view the vehicle information.
Valet mode protects your personal information by disabling control using the screen or
buttons. Vehicle information created during valet mode can be viewed from the Kia Connect
App.
The following vehicle-related data can be viewed from the Kia Connect App.
Valet mode start time
Engine off time
Driving distance/hours and maximum vehicle speed after valet mode activa\
tion

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To use Valet mode, make sure you install the Kia Connect App on your smartphone and
sign up for the Kia Connect Service. Use either Google Play Store or App Store (depending
on your smartphone model) to download and install the Kia Connect App and sign up for
the Kia Connect Service.
> See "Subscribing to the service."
1 On the All Menus screen, press Valet Mode.

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To access the online user's manual on the Valet Mode screen, press >
User's
Manual on Web (QR Code) and then scan the displayed QR code.
2 Enter a password to turn on the valet mode.
Your personal information is protected, as control using the screen or buttons is disabled.

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To turn off valet mode, enter the password you set when turning on the mode.

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It is not possible to turn off Valet mode if you enter your password incorrectly five
times in succession. If this occurs and you want to turn off Valet mode, use the
Kia Connect App to reset your Valet mode password. Alternatively, contact the Kia
Connect Center (844-886-9411) for assistance.

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Turning on the radio
You can scan radio channels by using various options. Save your favorite channels to the
presets list.
Perform any of the following methods:
On the All Menus screen, press Radio.
On the control panel, press the [
RADIO] button.

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When multiple media are connected, press the [ RADIO] or [MEDIA] button once more
and then press the desired media source from the Radio/Media selection window (if
equipped).
Type1
Type2

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The displayed screen or menu items may differ, depending on the vehicle model
and features. Check the screen type for your vehicle model and view the appropriate
instructions.

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Radio screen (Type1)
The radio screen provides various functions while listening to radio broadcasts.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Can change the radio mode.
c c Activate the HD Radio mode.
d d You can change radio channels by using voice commands. > See "Changing the channel by
using voice commands."
e e Presets list
f f Radio broadcast information
g g You can delete or save the current frequency to the presets list. > See " Saving radio channels
(Type1)."
h h Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
i i You can listen to each radio channel for a short time and select the desired channel.
> See " Using the scan function."
j j The list of menu items appears.
 Enter Station: Can select or directly enter the desired radio frequency.
Station List: Can see the list of available radio stations.
FM Radio Noise Control: Customize sound quality when listening to FM radio by
adjusting background noise of the original sound (if equipped).
Info: Turns the Radio text information transmitted from the broadcasting station on
and off.
Delete Presets: Can delete a registered channel from the presets list. > See "
Deleting a
registered channel."
 Sound Settings: Displays the system sound settings screen. > See "
Configuring the
sound settings (Type1)."
 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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ÝWarning
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident,
severe bodily injury, or death. The driver's primary responsibility is the safe and legal
operation of the vehicle, and the use of any vehicle systems, including the \
touch screen and
steering wheel controls, which take the driver's eyes, attention, and focus away from the safe
operation of the vehicle, or which are not permissible by law, should never be used during
the operation of the vehicle.
Radio screen (Type2)
The radio screen provides various functions while listening to radio broadcasts.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Radio broadcast information
c c Can change the radio mode.
d d Can change the frequency. Shortly press to switch to the previous/next frequency, or
press and hold to quickly change the frequency. When you release the
or button,
the previous or next channel with good reception is automatically selected.
e e Shows information about the radio channel you are currently tuned in to.
f f Activate the HD Radio mode.
g g You can delete or save the current frequency to the presets list. > See "Saving radio channels
(Type2)."
h h Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
i i Presets list
j j Can see the list of available radio stations (if equipped).
k k You can change radio channels by using voice commands. > See " Changing the channel by
using voice commands."

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l l 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.
Enter Station: Can select or directly enter the desired radio frequency.
Station List: Can see the list of available radio stations.
Scan FM (Available only with FM): Select a broadcast of your choice after listening
briefly to broadcasts from different radio stations.
Scan AM (Available only with AM): Select a broadcast of your choice after listening
briefly to broadcasts from different radio stations.
Delete Presets: Can delete a registered channel from the presets list. > See "
Deleting a
registered channel."
 Info: Turns the Radio text information transmitted from the broadcasting station on
and off.
Radio Noise (Available only with FM): Customize sound quality when listening to F\
M
radio by adjusting background noise of the original sound (if equipped).
Sound Settings: Displays the system sound settings screen. > See "
Configuring the
sound settings (Type2)."
 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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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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The sound effect settings button may appear on the screen depending on the amp
specifications.
ÝWarning
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident,
severe bodily injury, or death. The driver's primary responsibility is the safe and legal
operation of the vehicle, and the use of any vehicle systems, including the \
touch screen and
steering wheel controls, which take the driver's eyes, attention, and focus away from the safe
operation of the vehicle, or which are not permissible by law, should never be used during
the operation of the vehicle.

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Changing the radio channel (Type1)
Perform any of the following methods:
On the Radio screen, press the desired channel from the presets list.

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You can also change the channel by using the Move lever/button on the steering
wheel.
On the control panel, press the [
SEEK] or [TRACK ] button. You can move to the
previous or next channel with good reception.
 When you know an accurate frequency, turn the Search knob on the control panel to
change the frequency.
You can listen to the changed radio broadcast.
Changing the channel by using voice commands
You can change the radio channel by using voice commands.
1 On the Radio screen, press .
2 When a guiding beep is heard, say the desired radio station channel.
Using the scan function
You can listen to each broadcast briefly and select a desired one.
1 On the Radio screen, press SCAN.
Only the channels with good reception can be listened for 5 seconds in turn.
2 When you find the desired broadcast, press SCAN.
You can continue listening to the scanned channel.