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KIA CONNECT ACTIVATION*

Follow these steps to activate your Kia Connect system:

  1. To enter the activation screen on the Infotainment System:

a. From the home screen, press the SETUP button

b. Press DATA/NETWORK

c. Press KIA CONNECT

d. Then press ACTIVATE

Follow the instructions on the screen to proceed with activation, or the steps below:

  1. Read and agree to Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and press AGREE
  2. Enter phone number or email address to receive a verification code, then press OK and SUBMIT
  3. Click on the link and a page will open requesting you create an account; provide the information needed and select SAVE to create the account
  4. A page will open displaying your verification code. Enter this code on the Infotainment System screen. Press OK and SUBMIT, then press OK again
  5. On your phone, select I HAVE ENTERED MY VERIFICATION CODE and a link will be provided to download the Kia Access App. After installing the app, log in and enjoy

Reminders:

  • This vehicle is equipped with over-the-air system updates
  • To download map updates for the navigation system, you can also go to update.kia.com. Check for updates that are generally available twice a year

*See LEGAL page for legal information

For further infotainment system operations, 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.

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