2023 KIA STINGER infotainment

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Audio System Controls† 17
A Audio System MODE button: Press to cycle through FM/AM/SiriusXM®†1 7/Media/Bluetooth®†3 Audio modes Audio System ON/OFF: Press to turn power on; Press and hold to go to
Advanced Setting / Steering Wheel mode
B Seek/Preset buttons:
•FM/AM/SiriusXM® Mode: Press to advance through preset stations . Press and hold to auto seek
•Media Modes: Press to move track up/down . Press and hold to fast forward/rewind (except for Bluetooth® Audio)
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Volume buttons: Press up/down arrows to raise/lower volume Mute button: Press to mute all audio (Media pauses in some Media modes when pressed)
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Pressing the Audio System Mode but ton for more than 1 second will turn Audio Mode ON/OFF .
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Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the images . See your Owner’s Manual for more details .

Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided . Drivers should remain attentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving .
T o help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park .
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided . Drivers should remain attentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving . To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park .
For more information, refer to the Car Infotainment System User’s Manual . For other audio system information, refer to pages 37-42 .
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Steering Wheel Controls Video
Star, Favorite & Radio Presets Buttons Video
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Android Auto™ compatible smartphone setup – Download the Android Auto™ app from the Google Play™ Store .†2 Open the Android Auto™ app and proceed with the onscreen instructions to complete setup on the mobile device .
Cable Connection setup for Android Auto™†2:
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®†2:
1 . Connect the Apple CarPlay® compatible iPhone® with the vehicle’s USB port using the manufacturer ’s cable provided with your iPhone®
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
Android Auto™†2 / Apple CarPlay® Setup†2
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe bodily injury, and death . The driver’s primary responsibility 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, attention 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 .
Refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide for more information .
If Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® Randomly Disconnects:
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Ensure the USB cable is cer tified by the phone manufacturer for both power and data
•Clean the phone’s por t, which the USB cable connects to, as instructed by the phone’s manufacturer
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The Phone should not be disturbed while driving as this can cause a disconnection at the phone’s USB por t
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Visit the phone manufacturer ’s website for Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® app concerns
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•Android Auto™ compatibilit y requirements for connection:
–Kia Connect with Navigation (USB cable connection only): OS Android™ 5 .0 or higher, phone manufacturer ’s USB cable and data plan with applicable feature(s)
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USB cable connection - OS Android™ 5 .0 or higher, phone manufacturer ’s USB cable and data plan with applicable feature(s)
• A p p l e C a r P l a y® compatibilit y requirements for connection:
–Kia Connect with 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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It is recommended to always update your phone to the latest operating system release

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Bluetooth® Wireless Technology† 2 ,17
A 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
B Talk button: Press to activate voice recognition / bring up menus/place calls with minimal voice command prompts from the system . Press and hold to exit voice recognition
C Receive/Place/End Call button: Press to place/receive/end calls . Press to pair a phone if phone is not paired
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Custom Button H
Press and hold to select an option from the menu

Your vehicle’s steering wheel buttons may differ from those in the image . See your Owner’s Manual for more details .

Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided . Drivers should remain attentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering wheel mounted controls while driving .
For more information, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide . For Bluetooth® wireless technology FAQs, go to www .kia .com, Owners section .
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•When using the voice command feature, wait for the system to BEEP before speaking the command
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Phone book transfer upload time varies by phone model and with number of phone book entries
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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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Bluetooth® Wireless Technology audio and calling functions are suppor ted when connected to a Bluetooth® enabled device
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Pairing a Phone
For instructions on how to pair a phone, refer to the Car Infotainment System
Quick Reference Guide .
How to Place a Call
There are two options for placing a call:
•Option 1: Press on the Talk button B . Then say the command “Call {name}” or “Dial {number}”
•Option 2: Press the Call button C to place a call using the touchscreen
When using the voice command feature, wait for the system to BEEP before speaking the command .
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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Voice Recognition Tips Video
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The system can register or pair multiple Bluetooth® devices . See the Car Multimedia System User ’s Manual for more information on setup and limitations
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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
•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
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Always wait for the BEEP before speaking any commands
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Close windows and sunroof and turn off A /C; open windows, sunroof, weather (wind/rain), or an A /C fan operating at higher speeds can inter fere with Voice Recognition
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Press the talk but ton and say “Help” to get a list of available commands
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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
3 . Enter number or email address to receive a verification code, then press SUBMIT
4 . Follow these steps to receive your verification code using your phone text message or email:
a . Check your text message or email for verification code
b . Open the link in your text message or email . A page will open requesting that you create your account

Note: If you already have a Kia Owner ’s 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
c . Enter your first name, last name, email, phone number, and account password, and click CREATE ACCOUNT . A page will open displaying your verification code
d . Enter the code in the head unit and press ACTIVATE
e . 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
REMINDER: This vehicle is not equipped with over-the-air system updates .
Kia Connect Assistance*†1
Kia Connect Voice Local Search A – Press to connect to the search function to find points of interest or other locations, like “cafe”
Roadside Assist B – Press to connect to a Roadside Assistant where you can request vehicle towing services
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 bodily injury, and death . The driver’s primary responsibility 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, attention 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 .
Kia Connect may be unavailable for model year 2022 and later vehicles sold or purchased in Massachusetts . See Kia Connect Terms of Service at owners .kia .com for more information .
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Kia Connect Assistance Video
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Kia Access†1 App Download
Go to an app marketplace to download the Kia Access App . Once you download the app, make sure you register your vehicle and start an account (refer to Kia
Connect link Activation page) . Get to know your new Kia and the available convenient features on the app .
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 .
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 .
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355 miEst. RangeDOOR LOCKS REMOTE STARTFind My Car
Kia Access†1 App Features Guide
The Kia Access App Features Guide helps you
utilize the app to its full potential by detailing how to set up and use each feature and adjust various settings . Below are some of the topics included:
•Remote Commands
•Set Climate
•Schedule Service
Do not use remote climate control or remote start if vehicle is in an enclosed area (e .g ., closed garage) or a partially enclosed area without ventilation . Close all doors leading from adjacent living areas to the vehicle area before executing a remote climate control or remote start command .
Kia App Screen for illustrative purposes only . Actual App screen and functionality may vary .
Kia Connect may be unavailable for model year 2022 and later vehicles sold or purchased in Massachusetts . See Kia Connect Terms of Service at owners .kia .com for more information .
For further Kia Connect operations, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide .
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•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, remote command may not execute or may take a long time . It will also affect voice commands such as navigation POI or address search
•To use Remote Star t or Remote Star t with Climate Control feature, all doors, hood and trunk/liftgate must be closed and locked
•When Remote Star t is activated, if the driver does not enter the vehicle within 10 minutes, the Remote Star t will turn the engine off
•When using Remote Star t with Climate Control, turn on for at least a few minutes before get ting into the vehicle, allowing the vehicle interior to reach your desired temperature
•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
•To keep your map and soft ware up to date, free of charge, visit the of ficial Kia update webpage at ht tps://update .kia .com/US/EN/Main . Note, visiting a dealer for soft ware update may include an additional charge .
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Kia Connect†1 with Navigation†9 — FM/AM/SiriusXM®†1 6/Media (Multimedia
USB, Bluetooth® Audio)
Your vehicle’s audio system may differ from that in the illustration .
Kia Connect may be unavailable for model year 2022 and later vehicles sold or purchased in Massachusetts . See Kia Connect Terms of Service at owners .kia .com for more information .
For further Kia Connect with Navigation operations, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide . For other audio system information, see pages 36-41 .
Sound Settings – To adjust the sound settings, press the SETUP key on the audio head unit . Select the on-screen SOUND button, then select the menu item (Position, Volume Levels, Tone, Priority, Navigation, Advanced, Default) .Use the onscreen buttons to adjust settings .
Radio Presets – To save a preset, press and hold the desired slot or star button H
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Press to select FM/AM/SiriusXM® modes Press to Power ON/OFF . Rotate to adjust VolumePress to go to Custom (Set) Menu
Press to display the MAP screen for the current position modePress to display the NAV screen to set destination and route Press to display SETUP/Settings mode
Press to select MEDIA mode
Rotate to change Radio/SiriusXM® Station/Media tracks/files
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Kia Connect with Navigation Video
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•Volume level bet ween different audio modes:
-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
-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
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When connected to Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay® on your smar tphone, the smar tphone’s navigation system may also be available
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This system suppor ts Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® (USB connection only)
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A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the navigation system should be operated when the engine is running to prevent bat ter y discharge
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At any time, you can interrupt Kia Connect Command Feedback by pressing the TALK but ton on the steering wheel
•To keep your map and soft ware up to date, free of charge, visit the of ficial Kia update webpage at ht tps://update .kia .com/ . Note, visiting a dealer for soft ware update may include an additional charge
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REMINDERS:
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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
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Prolonged use of the audio head unit in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s bat ter y
Navigation System Updates Video
Navigation System Important Tips Video

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See section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information .
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(Located in center console in front of gearshift)
Multimedia USB Ports, Power Outlets & USB Charger Ports
Power Outlets A : Use the power outlets for mobile phones and other devices designed to operate on a 12V (180W max) power outlet .
Multimedia Ports B : Use the USB port to connect audio devices and the USB port to connect USB audio devices and smartphones .
USB Charger Port (on back of center console): Devices can be recharged using a USB cable . The Engine Start/Stop button needs to be in the ACC/ON/START position to operate the USB Charger .
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Multimedia USB Port, Power Outlets & USB Charger Port Video
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The power outlets are inactive when ignition is in the OFF position
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USB data por t is located next to the Power Outlets B . USB Charger does not suppor t data transfer
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REMINDERS:
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Using the power outlets (accessor y plugs) for prolonged periods of time with the Engine Star t/Stop but ton in the ACC position (Engine OFF) may cause the bat ter y to discharge
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Only use manufacturer cables that came with your device as third par t y cables may cause damage to the device . It is recommended to always update your phone to the latest operating system release
Digital Clock - Infotainment System
Select SETUP key on the infotainment system . Press General and then scroll to and select DATE/TIME, and adjust .
Refer to the Car Multimedia System User ’s Manual for more information .
REMINDERS:
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Daylight Saving must be enabled or disabled in the Clock Set tings screen .
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To access manual date and time set ting, turn GPS Time OFF in the Clock Set tings
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