Kia Connect (if equipped)

Using the Kia Connect menu


You can use Kia Connect services via the Kia Connect menu in your system.
Depending on the system language, this function may not be supported.

Starting the Kia Connect menu

On the Home screen, press All menus > Kia Connect.
  1. Display the options list.
  1. Display Off: Turn off the screen. Press the screen to turn it back on.
  2. Manual: Access the web manual via the QR code. For safety reasons, you can access the QR code only when your vehicle is stationary.
  1. Return to the previous level.
  1. Check your vehicle for any issues and view the diagnosis. > See ″Diagnosing your vehicle.″
  1. Access Kia Connect services to use it in your system or access modem information. > See ″Configuring the Kia Connect settings.″
Warning
Distracted driving can result in a loss of vehicle control, leading to an accident, severe bodily injury, or death. The driver′s primary responsibility is the safe and legal operation of the vehicle, and the use of any vehicle systems, including the touch screen and steering wheel controls, which take the driver′s eyes, attention, and focus away from the safe operation of the vehicle, or which are not permissible by law, should never be used during the operation of the vehicle.
Note
Use the Kia Connect features in the system when your vehicle is parked with the engine running.

Diagnosing your vehicle

You can diagnose your vehicle. The information will be sent to the Kia Connect Centre. You can receive diagnosis results from a representative.
  1. Park your vehicle in a safe location.
Note
Depending on the vehicle model or specifications, you may need to ensure your vehicle is parked before performing a diagnosis.
  1. On the Home screen, press All menus > Kia Connect > Vehicle diagnostics.
  1. A remote diagnosis will begin. Refrain from using your system until the diagnosis is complete and the result is displayed on the screen. If you move to another screen while a diagnosis is in progress, the diagnosis will be cancelled.
  1. Check the result displayed on the screen.
Note
A diagnosis result provided by this service is only an estimation based on data from your vehicle. Visit a Kia dealership for a detailed diagnosis.

Configuring the Kia Connect settings

You can access the settings and information for Kia Connect services.
On the Home screen, press All menus > Kia Connect > Kia Connect settings.
  • Activate service: Activate your Kia Connect account after signing up for Kia Connect services.
  • Modem information: View your vehicle′s modem information.
  • Verification code: View the code for registering your vehicle to the Kia Connect app.
  • Offline mode: Activate offline mode to protect your personal information. In offline mode, some Kia Connect services are disabled.
  • Terms of use: View the terms of use for Kia Connect.
  • Privacy notice: View the privacy policy for Kia Connect subscribers.
  • Deactivate Kia Connect: Deactivate your Kia Connect account and reset your Kia Connect settings to the default values.