BLUETOOTH® WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY*

Voice Recognition 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

Kia Connect with Navigation – When enrolled with a Kia Connect subscription, press this button to activate the Kia Connect Voice Assist to use navigation guidance and search destinations

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

Call/End Call button: Press to receive/place/transfer calls. If no phone is paired, press the button to pair a phone

Custom button: Press to access programmed feature. Press and hold the button to program it to one of several features

Quick Tips:

When using the voice command feature, wait for the system to 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 quality, service providers and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology chip programming, functionality may differ from one phone to another
The system can register or pair multiple Bluetooth® devices. See the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide for more information on setup and limitations
During the pairing process, be sure to accept the connection requests on the phone for contacts download and to allow acceptance of all future Bluetooth® connection requests

Pairing a Phone:

For instructions on how to pair a phone, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference 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 Voice Recognition button . Then say the command “Call {name}” or “Dial {number}” followed by contact name or number
Option 2: Press the Call/End Call button (displays the phone screen with call history)

Voice Recognition and Phone Contact Tips

The system may have difficulty understanding some accents or uncommon names. Improve the performance 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 (e.g., “John Smith” vs. “Dad,” “Smith Residence” vs. “Home”)
Avoid using special characters, emojis or hyphenated names (e.g., @, &, #, /, -, *, +, etc.)
Avoid using acronyms (e.g., “In Case of Emergency” vs. “ICE”) or words with all capital letters
Spell words completely, no abbreviations (e.g., “Doctor Smith” vs. “Dr. Smith”)

Quick Tips:

Bluetooth® Music Streaming – If the Bluetooth® music is inaudible or too low, you may need to 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
Open windows, sunroof, weather (wind/rain), or an A/C fan operating at higher speeds can interfere with Voice Recognition. Close windows and sunroof and turn off A/C to prevent interference
Press the Voice Recognition button and say “Help” to get a list of available commands

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Certain features are available only on select Kia models.

Bluetooth® wireless Technology audio and calling functions are supported when connected to a Bluetooth® enabled device (sold separately). Button configuration may vary. Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation. 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, or call Consumer Information for Bluetooth® Technology at (800) 333-4KIA. Refer to your Owner’s Manual for more specific Bluetooth® Wireless Technology phone pairing and operation instructions.

Using Guide

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