Apple Carplay®

Apple CarPlay® Setup for iPhone:

  1. On the Infotainment System home screen, press SETUP
  2. Press DEVICE CONNECTIONS
  3. And DEVICE CONNECTIONS again
  4. Press ADD NEW
  5. On your smartphone, turn WiFi and Bluetooth on, and select the Vehicle Name that’s on the Infotainment System screen
  6. Confirm the verification code
  7. When connecting to Apple CarPlay for the first time, check the pop-up window displayed on the Infotainment System screen and press YES. 
  8. On the smartphone, agree to Enable Apple CarPlay
  9. Go to the Infotainment System home screen and select Apple CarPlay to see the Apple CarPlay supported apps

Quick Tips:

If Apple CarPlay® randomly disconnects:

  • Ensure the USB cable is certified by the phone manufacturer for both power and data
  • Clean the phone’s port, which the USB cable connects to, with disposable compressed air
  • The phone should not be disturbed while driving as this can cause a disconnection at the phone’s USB port
  • Visit the phone manufacturer’s website for Apple CarPlay® app concerns

Reminders:

  • Apple CarPlay® compatibility requirements for connection: iOS® software 10.0 or higher, phone manufacturer’s USB cable and data plan for applicable feature(s)
  • Always update your phone to the latest operating system release
  • Apple CarPlay® runs on your smartphone cellular data service. Normal data rates will apply

For further Kia Connect with Smart Navigation operations, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide.

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Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® run on your smartphone cellular data service. Normal data rates will apply.

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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. Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation.

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