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Before using the Bluetooth® Wireless Technology phone features
- In order to use Bluetooth® Wireless Technology phone, you must first pair and connect the Bluetooth® Wireless Technology mobile phone.
- If the mobile phone is not paired or connected, it is not possible to enter Phone mode. Once a phone is paired or connected, the guidance screen will be displayed.
- If Priority is set upon vehicle ignition (IGN/ACC ON), the Bluetooth® Wireless Technology phone will be automatically connected. Even if you are outside the vehicle , the Bluetooth® Wireless Technology phone will be automatically connected once you. are in the vicinity of the vehicle. If you do not want automatic Bluetooth® Wireless Technology phone connection, set the Bluetooth® Wireless Technology power to OFF.
Making a call using the Steering-wheel mount controls (if equipped)
1) ,
button : Raises
or lowers speaker volume.
2) :Mode Change Each time the button
pressed.
3) : Turns the sound on and off.
4) button
: Places and transfers calls. 5)
button : Ends calls or cancels functions.
6. button
: Activates voice recognition.
Check call history and making call
➀ Shortly press (under 0.8 seconds) the key on the
steering remote controller .
➁ The call history list will be displayed on the screen.
➂ Press the
key again to connect a call to the selected number.
Redialing the most recently called number
➀ Press and hold (over 0.8 seconds) the key on the
steering remote controller.
➁ The most recently called number is redialed.
❈ If call history does not exist, a screen asking whether to download call history is displayed. (The download feature may not be supported in some mobile phones)
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, lnc. and any use of such marks by Kia is under license.
A Bluetooth® enabled call phone is required to use Bluetooth® wireless technology.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe personal injury, and death. The driver’s primary responsibility is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle, and use of 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.
Before Using the Bluetooth® Handsfree
What is Bluetooth® ?
- Bluetooth® refers to a short-distance wireless networking technology which uses a 2.4GHz ~ 2.48GHz frequency to connect various devices within a certain distance.
- Supported within PCs, external devices, Bluetooth® phones, PDAs, various electronic devices, and automotive environments, Bluetooth® allows data to be transmitted at high speeds without having to use a connector cable.
- Bluetooth® Handsfree refers to a device which allows the user to conveniently make phone calls with Bluetooth® mobile phones through the audio system.
- Bluetooth® Handsfree may not be supported in some mobile phones. To learn more about mobile device compatibility, visit www.kia.com.
When connecting a Bluetooth® Phone
- Before connecting the head unit with the mobile phone, check to see that the mobile phone supports Bluetooth® features.
- Even if the phone supports Bluetooth®, the phone will not be found during device searches if the phone has been set to hidden state or the Bluetooth® power is turned off. Disable the hidden state or turn on the Bluetooth® power prior to searching/connecting with the Head unit.
- Bluetooth phone is automatically connected when the ignition on.
- If you do not want automatic connection with your Bluetooth® device, turn off the Bluetooth® feature within your mobile phone.
- The Handsfree call volume and quality may differ depending on the mobile phone.
- Park the vehicle when connecting the head unit with the mobile phone.
- Bluetooth® connection may become intermittently disconnected in some mobile phones.
Follow these steps to try again.
1. Within the mobile phone, turn the Bluetooth® function off/on and try again.
2. Turn the mobile phone power Off/On and try again.
3. Completely remove the mobile phone battery, reboot, and then again.
4. Reboot the Audio System and try again.
5. Delete all paired devices, pair and try again.
Handsfree call quality and volume may differ depending on the model of your mobile phone.
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Pairing a Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Device
What is Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Pairing?
Pairing refers to the process of synchronizing your Bluetooth® Wireless Technology phone or device with the car audio system for connection.
Pairing is necessary to connect and use the Bluetooth® Wireless Technology feature.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Kia is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. A Bluetooth® enabled cell phone is required to use Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe personal injury, and death. The driver’s primary responsibility is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle, and use of 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.
Pairing
Key /
Key on the Steering Remote Controller
When No Devices have been Paired
1. Press the
key or the
key on the steering remote controller. The following screen is displayed.
2. Select [OK] button to enter the Pair Phone screen.
1) Car Name : Name of device as shown when searching from your Bluetooth® Wireless Technology device
2) Passkey : Passkey used to pair the device
3. From your Bluetooth® Wireless
Technology device (i.e. Mobile Phone), search and select your car audio system.
[Non SSP supported device] (SSP: Secure Simple Pairing)
4. After a few moments, a screen is displayed where the passkey is entered.
Hear, enter the passkey “0000” to pair your Bluetooth® Wireless Technology device with the car audio system.
[SSP supported device]
4. After a few moments, a screen is displayed 6 digits passkey.
Now, check the passkey on your Bluetooth® Wireless Technology device and confirm.
5. Once pairing is complete, the following screen is displayed.
Some phones (i.e., iPhone®, Android and Blackberry phones) may offer an option to allow acceptance of all future Bluetooth connection requests by default.' and 'Visit http://www.kia.com/#/bluetooth for additional information on pairing your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone, and to view a phone compatibility list.
If Bluetooth® Wireless Technology devices are paired but none are currently connected, pressing the
key or the
key on the steering wheel displays the following screen. Select [Pair] button to pair a new device or select [Connect] to connect a previously paired device.
Pairing through [PHONE] Setup
Press the
key
Select [Phone] Select [Pair Phone]
Select
TUNE knob
1. The following steps are the same as the steps described in the “When No Devices have been Paired” section.
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology features supported within the vehicle are as follows. Some features may not be supported depending on your Bluetooth® Wireless Technology device.
Outgoing/Incoming Handsfree calls
Operations during a call (Switch to Private, Switch to call waiting, MIC on/off)
Downloading Call History
Downloading Mobile Contacts
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Bluetooth® Wireless Technology device auto connection
Bluetooth Audio Streaming
- Up to five Bluetooth® Wireless Technology devices can be paired to the Car Handsfree system.
- Only one Bluetooth® device can be connected at a time.
- Only one Bluetooth® Wireless Technology device can be connected at a time.
- Other devices cannot be paired while a Bluetooth® Wireless Technology device is connected.
- Only Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Handsfree and Bluetooth audio related features are supported.
- Bluetooth related operations are possible only within devices that support Handsfree or audio features, such as a Bluetooth® Wireless Technology mobile phone or a Bluetooth audio device.
- If a connected Bluetooth® Wireless Technology device becomes disconnected due to being out of communication range, turning the device OFF, or a Bluetooth® Wireless Technology communication error, corresponding Bluetooth® Wireless Technology devices are automatically searched and reconnected.
- If the system becomes unstable due to communication errors between the car Handsfree and the Bluetooth® Wireless Technology device, reset the device by turning off and back on again. Upon resetting Bluetooth® Wireless Technology device, the system will be restored.
- After pairing is complete, a contacts download request is sent once to the mobile phone. Some mobile phones may require confirmation upon receiving a download request, ensure your mobile phone accepts the connection. Refer to your phones user’s manual for additional information regarding phone pairing and connections.
Connecting a Device
Press the
key
Select [Phone]
Select [Paired Phone List]
1) Connected Phone : Device that is currently connected
2) Paired Phone : Device that is paired but not connected
From the paired phone list, select the device you want to connect and select [Connect].
Changing Priority
What is Priority?
It is possible to pair up to five Bluetooth® Wireless Technology devices with the car audio system. The “Change Priority” feature is used to set the connection priority of paired phones.
Press the
key Select
[Phone]Select
[Paired Phone List]
From the paired phone list, select the phone you want to switch to the highest priority, then select [Change Priority] button from the Menu. The selected device will be changed to the highest priority.
Priority icon will be displayed when the selected phone is set as a priority phone.
Disconnecting a Device
Press thekey
Select
[Phone] Select
[Paired Phone List]
From the paired phone list, select the currently connected device and select [Disconnect] button.
Deleting a Device
Press the
key Select
[Phone] Select
[Paired Phone List]
From the paired phone list, select the device you want to delete and select [Delete] button.
- When deleting the currently connected device, the device will automatically be disconnected to proceed with the deleting process.
- If a paired Bluetooth® Wireless Technology device is deleted, the device’s call history and contacts data will also be deleted.
- To re-use a deleted device, you must pair the device again.
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