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Voice Recognition button: Press to activate voice recognition/bring up menus with minimal voice command prompts from the system. Press any button to exit voice recognition (must have a Kia Connect subscription). When connected via phone projection, press and hold to activate your phone’s native voice recognition system

Kia Connect with Navigation – When enrolled with a Kia Connect subscription, press this button to activate the Kia Connect 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 go to the preselected menu/feature. Press and hold to program the Custom Button, then select an available feature you would like the Custom Button to open

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
  • Functionality may differ from one phone to another because of differences in phone compatibility and quality, service providers and Bluetooth® wireless technology chip programming
  • 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

Below are methods for placing a call using the Steering Wheel controls:

When using the voice command feature, wait for the system to BEEP before speaking the command.

**Option 1: **Press the Call/End Call button to place a call and see the display on the Infotainment System screen

Option 2: Press the Voice Recognition 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 Voice Recognition system, see other tips and reminders under Quick Tips.

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

*See LEGAL page for legal information

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.

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