2023 KIA SPORTAGE PHEV steering

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Making a call via Bluetooth
You can connect a Bluetooth device with the hands-free function to use a Bluetooth phone.
The Bluetooth connection allows you to view call details directly from the system screen, and
to make calls safely and easily use your vehicle microphone and speaker.
ÝWarning
Park the vehicle at a safe place before connecting your mobile phone. It may take the
driver attention off the road and cause a traffic accident which can result in damages,
injuries, and/or death.
While driving, do not make a call by dialing a phone number or do not pick up your phone
to talk. Distraction by the use of a mobile phone may cause you not to recognize traffic
flow around and not to cope with unexpected situations. As a result, a traffic accident
may occur. If necessary, use the Bluetooth hands-free function and make the call as short
as possible.
Dialing from the recent call list
Make calls directly from call history of your mobile device.
When you connect your mobile device and system over Bluetooth, the list of recent calls from
the device will be downloaded to the system and you can call them again by selecting them
from the system screen. Your vehicle has a built-in microphone and speaker that make using
mobile phones safe and easy.
1 Perform any of the following methods:
On the All Menus screen, press Phone.
On the steering wheel, press the Call button.
2 On the Bluetooth Call screen, press .
3 Choose a name from the list.
The system dials the selected number.

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You can also move to a desired number by using the Move lever/button on the
steering wheel without pressing on the screen.

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Device Connections Settings: Can change the Bluetooth settings.
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 displayed name may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Dialing from the favorite contacts list
Make a list of frequently used phone numbers to call them quickly in the future.
When you connect your mobile device and system over Bluetooth, your contacts stored
on the device will be downloaded to the system, and you can add frequently used phone
numbers to the favorites list. Call your favorite contacts quickly and e\
asily by selecting them
from the list.
1 Perform any of the following methods:
On the All Menus screen, press Phone.
On the steering wheel, press the Call button.
2 On the Bluetooth Call screen, press .
3 On the favorites screen, press Add New and select a name from the
displayed list.

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If you already have contacts on your favorites list, press >
Edit on the Favorites
screen.

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To search for a contact by entering a name or phone number on your contacts list,
press
>
Search.

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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.
Add New/Edit: Add a new contact or edit the favorites list from downloaded contacts.
Delete: Delete a contact from the favorites list.
Privacy Mode: Activate privacy mode to protect personal data. The data downloaded
from the mobile phone stays hidden while this mode is on.
Change Device: Find and connect other Bluetooth devices.
Device Connections Settings: Can change the Bluetooth settings.
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 displayed name may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Dialing from the contacts
You can use contacts from the connected mobile device on the system.
When you connect your mobile device with the system via Bluetooth, contacts from the
device are downloaded to the system, and you can choose to call them from the system
screen. The system has a built-in microphone and speaker that make using mobile phones
safe and easy.
1 Perform any of the following methods:
On the All Menus screen, press Phone.
On the steering wheel, press the Call button.
2 On the Bluetooth Call screen, press .
3 Select a contact from the list.
The system dials the selected contact.

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d d Use the index to quickly find the contact you are looking for.
e e Make a phone call using voice recognition. > See "Dialing with voice recognition."
f f Find and connect other Bluetooth devices.
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.
Download: Download the list of contacts from the connected mobile device.
Search: Search contacts by entering a name or a phone number.
Privacy Mode: Activate privacy mode to protect personal data. The data downloaded
from the mobile phone stays hidden while this mode is on.
Change Device: Find and connect other Bluetooth devices.
Device Connections Settings: Can change the Bluetooth settings.
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 displayed name may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Dialing using the dial pad
Enter a phone number using the dial pad to make a call.
When you connect your mobile device to the system via Bluetooth, you can enter and dial a
phone number from the system screen, without interacting with the device. Your vehicle has
a built-in microphone and speaker that make using mobile phones safe and easy.
ÝWarning
Do not manually dial a call while driving. Distraction by the use of a mobile phone may cause
you not to recognize traffic flow around and not to cope with unexpected situations. As a
result, a traffic accident may occur.
1 Perform any of the following methods:
On the All Menus screen, press Phone.
On the steering wheel, press the Call button.
2 On the Bluetooth Call screen, press .

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h h 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.
Privacy Mode: Activate privacy mode to protect personal data. The data downloaded
from the mobile phone stays hidden while this mode is on.
Change Device: Find and connect other Bluetooth devices.
Device Connections Settings: Can change the Bluetooth settings.
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 displayed name may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Dialing with voice recognition
When you connect your mobile device to the system via Bluetooth, contacts from the device
are downloaded to the system, and you can choose to call them using voice recognition.

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To call using voice recognition, there must be contacts stored on the system.
1 Perform any of the following methods:
On the All Menus screen, press Phone.
On the steering wheel, press the Call button.
2 On the Bluetooth Call screen, press .
3 When a guiding beep is heard, say the name of the contact to make a
phone call.
The system dials the selected contact.

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In case of the dial pad screen, press
say the phone number to make a call.

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Accepting an incoming call over Bluetooth
The system screen alerts you when you receive a call while connected using Bluetooth.
Perform any of the following methods:
Press
Accept on the screen.
On the steering wheel, press the Call button.
ÝWarning
Park the vehicle at a safe place before connecting your mobile phone. It may take the
driver attention off the road and cause a traffic accident which can result in damages,
injuries, and/or death.
Do not talk on your mobile device while driving. Distraction by the use of a mobile phone
may cause you not to recognize traffic flow around and not to cope with unexpected
situations. As a result, a traffic accident may occur. If necessary, use the Bluetooth hands-
free function and make the call as short as possible.

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If your mobile phone is connected to the system and you make a call whil\
e stepping out
of the vehicle, the call may be heard through the vehicle's speakers. To disconnect the
call, disable the Bluetooth connection on the system or turn off the Bluetooth function on
the mobile phone.
Rejecting a call
Perform any of the following methods:
Press
Reject on the screen.
On the steering wheel, press the End Call button (if equipped).
On the steering wheel, press and hold the Call button (if equipped).

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To reject by sending a call-reject message, press Message. From the list, select the call-
reject message and press Send.

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The call-reject or auto-reply message may not be supported in some phone models.

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Checking new messages from the list
1 Perform any of the following methods:
On the All Menus screen, press Phone.
On the steering wheel, press the Call button.
2 On the Bluetooth Call screen, press .
3 Select a message from the list.
4 Check the message.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Reads out the message through the speakers in the vehicle.
c c Used to select a message registered in the system for sending a brief reply message.
d d Used to make a call to a message sender.
e e Used to move to the previous or next message.
f f Can text a message by using the voice recognition. > See "
Sending a text by using the
voice recognition."
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.
 Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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The auto-reply messaging may not be available depending on the smartphone model.

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To edit or delete a message, park the vehicle at a safe place and access \
the messaging
function on your smartphone. You cannot edit or delete a message from the system.

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When an iPhone is connected to the system, there are some restrictions when receiving
messages as follows:

Only the sender name appears when the sender information is saved.

When the sender information is not saved, only the phone number appears.\

You cannot use the auto-reply message function.

When the incoming message notification or lock-screen view option is off, messages
cannot be received.

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The message reader function may not be supported depending on the system language.
Sending a text by using the voice recognition
When you connect your mobile device to the system via Bluetooth, contacts from the device
are downloaded to the system so you can text a message to a contact by using the voice
recognition.

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To call using voice recognition, there must be contacts stored on the system.

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It is available only when the Kia Connect service is active.
1 Perform any of the following methods:
On the All Menus screen, press Phone.
On the steering wheel, press the Call button.
2 On the Bluetooth message screen, press .
3 When a guiding beep is heard, say the message.
The system sends the text to the selected contact.