Voice functions

Voice recognition (if equipped)


With voice recognition, you can use your system′s functions without controlling the screen or buttons. This can help you maintain focus while driving and avoid any dangerous situations.
Use voice recognition to perform functions safely and conveniently.
Note
  • Say a command naturally and clearly.
  • Say a command in the direction of the microphone, keeping your body straight in the driver′s seat.
  • Voice recognition will end automatically in the following situations:
  • When a call comes in or when you make a call
  • When the front view or rear view camera turns on (if equipped)
  • When you start another function by pressing a button, such as the [RADIO] or [MEDIA] button
  • When an unintentional function is performed, such as a new route search when you deviate from the route during navigation
  • Voice recognition will be affected by the ambient noise in the following situations:
  • When a window or the sun roof is open, causing a loud sound made by the wind
  • When the air conditioner or heater is set to a high fan speed level (level 3 or lower is recommended)
  • While you are driving through a tunnel
  • When severe vibrations and noises occur while driving on a unpaved or uneven road
  • When severe noises occur due to heavy rain or a storm

Starting voice recognition

  1. On the steering wheel, press the Voice recognition button.
  1. Voice recognition starts with a voice guidance.
Note
To skip a voice guidance, press the Voice recognition button on the steering wheel.
  1. After the voice guidance ends and you hear a beep, say a command (Navigation, Music, Call etc.). > See ″Available voice commands″ or ″Viewing the voice recognition help.″
  1. The system displays the recognized command at the top of the screen and performs the corresponding function.
Note
  • If an additional command is required for performing the function, available commands for the next step are displayed on the screen. Say or press a command.
  • When there are multiple commands similar to the recognized command, the system displays the numbered candidates on the screen. Say the number corresponding to the command you want.
  • Depending on the vehicle model or specifications, displayed screens may vary.
  1. To end voice recognition, use one of the following methods:
  1. While the system is waiting for your command, say ″Exit.″
  2. On the voice recognition screen, press Exit.
  3. On the steering wheel, press and hold the Voice recognition button.
Note
  • To extend the waiting time, press the Voice recognition button while the system is waiting.
  • If your system does not support voice recognition, press the Voice recognition button on the steering wheel to start the connected smartphone′s voice recognition via phone projection. > See ″Using phone projection.″

Voice recognition screen

  1. Recognized command
  1. Primary voice commands you can use
  1. End voice recognition.
  1. View help information for voice recognition.

Adjusting the voice guidance volume

You can adjust the volume of the voice guidance to an appropriate level for using voice recognition while driving.
While you are using voice recognition, turn the Volume knob on the control panel.

Viewing the voice recognition help

You can see how to perform various functions by voice commands.
Caution
For your safety, park your vehicle in a safe location to view the on-screen help.
  1. On the steering wheel, press the Voice recognition button.
  1. Say ″Help.″
  1. If voice recognition times out before you say ″Help,″ press Help on the voice recognition screen.
  1. View help information by using one of the following methods:
  1. To view full help information on how to use voice commands, press at the bottom of the screen.
  1. To view help on how to use voice commands for a specific function, press next to the function name you want.
  1. To close the help screen, use one of the following methods:
  1. On the voice recognition screen, press Exit.
  2. While the system is waiting for your command, say ″Exit.″
Note
Depending on the vehicle model or specifications, displayed screens may vary.

Voice recognition help screen

  1. Return to the previous level.
  1. List of available functions
Note
To view a list of available voice commands for each function, say or press a function name you want.
  1. View help on how to use voice commands for a specific function.
  1. End voice recognition.
  1. View full help information on how to use voice commands.
Note
Depending on the vehicle model or specifications, displayed screens may vary.

Available voice commands

Call commands

Command
Function
Call
You can make a call to one of your mobile phone's contacts. Say a contact's name to begin a call.
Call <Name>
The system dials the phone number of that contact. If the contact has multiple phone numbers, select a phone number.
Call <Name> on Mobile
The system dials the phone number saved as ″Mobile″ for that contact.
Call <Name> at Work
The system dials the phone number saved as ″Work″ for that contact.
Call <Name> at Home
The system dials the phone number saved as ″Home″ for that contact.
Call <Name> on Other
The system dials a phone number saved as other than ″Mobile″, ″Work″, or ″Home″ for that contact.
Dial Number
You can make a call. Say a phone number to begin a call.
Dial <Phone #>
You can make a call immediately to that phone number.
Send Message
You can send a text message to one of your mobile phone's contacts. Say a contact's name and then enter the message content by following the guidance.
This command is available only if UVO is activated.
Send Message to <Name>
You can send a text message to that specific contact. Enter the message content by following the guidance.
This command is available only if UVO is activated.
Send Message to <Name> <Message>
You can send a text message to that contact more directly.
This command is available only if UVO is activated.
Change Bluetooth Device
You can search for and connect another Bluetooth device.
Note
To use call commands, your mobile phone must be connected to the system via Bluetooth and your contacts must be downloaded.

Navigation commands

Command
Function
Find <POI or Address>
You can search for a designated POI name or address.
For example, say ″Find Kia dealerships″ or ″Find Kia dealerships in Seattle.″
Find Address in <State>
You can search for a location with its address in a designated state. Say an address in order of the house number, street, and city.
Find <POI>
You can search for a designated category of POIs nearby. > See ″POI names.″
Frequently Visited Points
You can select a location from the list of your frequently visited points. Say the number of the location you want.
Saved Places
Access the Saved Places screen.
Previous Destinations
You can select a location from the list of your previous destinations. Say the number of the location you want.
Previous Searches
You can select a location from the list of your previous searches. Say the number of the location you want.
Traffic Information
Access the traffic information screen.
Go Home
Set the location saved to the Home shortcut button in your address book as your destination.
Go to Work
Set the location saved to the Work shortcut button in your address book as your destination.
Change Home
You can change the location saved as your home.
Change Work
You can change the location saved as your work.
Reroute
Find another route.
Pause Route
Pause the navigation guidance.
Resume Route
Resume the navigation guidance.
Turn Guidance On
Unmute the navigation guidance.
Turn Guidance Off
Mute the navigation guidance.
Cancel Route
Stop the navigation guidance and cancel your current destination.
Destination Information
View information on the distance and time to your current destination.
Route Options
Find another route.
Show Route
View the entire route on the map.
Note
  • When you use a command starting with ″Find,″ the system searches for locations within the state or province where your vehicle is currently located. To search for locations in another state or province, say the state or province name first and then say the location you want.
  • Some commands, such as ″Cancel Route″ or ″Show Route,″ are available only when a destination is set.

Radio commands

Command
Function
FM <87.5 to 107.9>
Turn on the FM radio with that frequency.
AM <530 to 1710>
Turn on the AM radio with that frequency.
SiriusXM <0 to 999>
Turn on the SiriusXM radio with that channel number.

UVO commands

Command
Function
Roadside Assist
The system calls the UVO Center. You can request vehicle towing and services.
Vehicle Diagnostics
You can check your vehicle′s abnormal conditions and view the diagnosis result.
Virtual Assistant
The system calls the UVO Center. You can request help or make inquiries about using the UVO service.

Other commands

Command
Function
Quiet Mode
Activate Quiet mode.
Turn off Quiet Mode.
Deactivate Quiet mode.
Help
Move to the help screen.
Line <1 to 4>*
Select an item with the designated number on a list. Simple numbers, such as ″One″ or ″Two,″ can be recognized.
Yes*
Accept a notification asking for your confirmation in an exceptional situation.
No*
Deny a notification asking for your confirmation in an exceptional situation.
Next*
If there are more than five items on a list, scroll to the next page.
Previous*
If you scroll to the next page of a list, scroll back to the previous page.
Manual Input*
When using the Dial Number command, open the keypad to enter a phone number manually.
Go Back*
Return to the previous level.
Exit
End voice recognition.
*These commands are available only in certain situations.

POI names

Restaurants

POI name
Fast food restaurants
Arby's
Boston Market
BURGER KING
Carl's Jr
Chick-fil-A
Chipotle
Church's Chicken
Dairy Queen
Firehouse Subs
Hardee's
IHOP
In-N-Out Burger
Jack in the Box
Jimmy John's
KFC
Little Caesars
Long John Silver's
McAlister's Deli
McDonald's
Panda Express
Panera Bread
Popeyes
Quiznos Sub
Schlotzsky's
SONIC
SUBWAY
Taco Bell
Taco John's
Waffle House
Wendy's
White Castle
Blimpie
Checkers
Culver's
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Jersey Mike's Subs
Steak n Shake
Whataburger
American restaurants
Applebee's
Bahama Breeze
Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar
Cheeseburger in Paradise
Chili's Grill & Bar
Cool River
Denny's
Frisch's Big Boy
Good Eats
III Forks
Lee Roy Selmon's
Lone Star Steakhouse
Longhorn Steakhouse
Luckys Cafe
Outback Steakhouse
Ponderosa
Publix
Seasons 52
Sheetz
Silver Fox
Texas Roadhouse
TGI Friday's
The Capital Grille
A&W
Bob Evans
Buffalo Wild Wings
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Golden Corral
Red Robin
Ruby Tuesday
Wingstop
Fleming's
French restaurants
Italian restaurants
Bonefish Grill
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Chuck E Cheese's
Domino's
Olive Garden
Papa John's
Papa Murphy's
Pizza 73
Pizza Hut
pizza pizza
Cici's Pizza
Godfather's
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Marco's Pizza
Continental restaurants
Mexican restaurants
Cantina Laredo
Chevys
El Chico
Del Taco
Moe's Southwest Grill
Qdoba
Toks
Japanese restaurants
Chinese restaurants
PF Chang's China Bistro
Korean restaurants
Vegetarian restaurants
Seafood restaurants
Red Lobster
Captain D's
Latin American restaurants
Asian restaurants
African restaurants
Coffee shops
Starbucks
Dunkin' Donuts
Tim Hortons
Baskin-Robbins
Cold Stone Creamery
Jamba Juice
Smoothie King
Other restaurants
Auntie Anne's
Haagen-Dazs
Hooters
Roy's
TCBY
VAN DER VALK
Bojangles'
Zaxby's

Automotive

POI name
Kia dealerships
Gas stations
76
ampm
ARCO
BP
Gas+
Casey's General Store
Cenex
Chevron
CITGO
Conoco
Esso
Exxon
Fleetfuels
GetGo
Giant Gasoline
Gulf
Husky
Ingles Gas Express
Marathon
Martin's Gasoline
Meijer Gas Station
Mobil
Murphy Express
Murphy USA
Petro Stopping Centers
PETRO-CANADA
Phillips 66
Pioneer
QuikTrip
Rutter's
Sheetz
Shell
Sinclair
Speedway
Sunoco
TEXACO
TravelCenters of America
Ultramar
Valero
Wawa
Hess Express
Irving
Pemex
7-Eleven
Costco
Parking
Kia auto service
Auto services
AAA
Advance Auto Parts
America's Tire
AutoZone
BOSCH Car Service
Canadian Tire
Certigard
Chevron
CITGO
Discount Tire
Exxon
Firestone
GOODYEAR
Gulf
Jiffy Lube
Kal Tire
Midas
Mobil
Napa
O'Reilly Auto Parts
PETRO-CANADA
Sears Auto Center
Shell
TEXACO
AAMCO Transmissions
ACDelco
Big O Tires
CARQUEST
Meineke Car Care Center
Monro Muffler Brake & Service
Napa Autocare Center
Pep Boys
Quick Lane
Safelite AutoGlass
Tires Plus
Valvoline Instant Oil Change
Roadside assistance
Automobile dealerships
Auto parts
Car washes
Motorcycle dealerships
EV charging stations
ChargePoint
EVgo
Blink
SemaConnect
Greenlots
Electrify America
FLO
Hydrogen stations

Travel

POI name
Airports
Hotels
Americas Best Value Inn
AmericInn
Andaz
Ascend Collection
Baymont Inn & Suites
Best Western
Cambria Suites
Canadas Best Value Inn
Candlewood Suites
Clarion Hotel
Comfort INN
Comfort Suites
CONRAD
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson
COURTYARD by Marriott
Crowne Plaza
Days Inn
DELTA
Doubletree
Econo Lodge
Embassy Suites
Grand Residences by Marriott
Hampton Inn
Hawthorn Suites
Hilton
Hilton Garden Inn
Hilton Grand Vacations
Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
Homewood Suites
Hotel Indigo
Howard Johnson
Hyatt Place
Hyatt
Hyatt Summerfield Suites
Intercontinental
JW Marriott
La Quinta Inn & Suites
Lexington
Mainstay Suites
Marriott
Marriott VACATION CLUB
Microtel Inns & Suites
Motel 6
NOVOTEL
Omni Hotels
Park Inn
Park Plaza
QUALITY INN
Radisson
RAMADA
Red Roof Inn
Regent Hotels & Resorts
Renaissance
Residence Inn
Ritz-Carlton
Rodeway Inn
Sheraton
Sleep Inn
SOFITEL
Staybridge Suites
Studio 6
Suburban Extended Stay
Super 8
Thriftlodge Canada
Travelodge
Travelodge Canada
WALDORF ASTORIA COLLECTION
Wingate by Wyndham
Wyndham
Extended Stay America
Fairfield Inn by Marriott
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
Towneplace Suites
WESTIN
FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON
Aloft
ST. REGIS
Le MERIDIEN
AC
Ritz-Carlton Club
Best Western PLUS
Best Western PREMIER
Tryp
Rest areas
Complete Rest Area
Parking and Rest Room Only
Parking Only
Motorway Service Area
Scenic Overlook
Tourist information
Tourist attractions
Travel agents
City centers
Rental car agencies
Alamo
AVIS
Budget
Dollar Rent A Car
Enterprise
Hertz
National
Thrifty
Campgrounds
Ferry terminals
Bus stations
Local transit
Railway station
Commuter rail station

Shopping

POI name
Department stores
Canadian Tire
Dollar General
Dollar Tree
Family Dollar
JCPenney
Kmart
Kohl's
Nordstrom
Sears
Sears Hometown Store
Target
T.J. Maxx
Walmart
Big Lots
Macy's
Marshalls
Ross Dress For Less
Convenience stores
7-Eleven
ampm
BP
Circle K
Fleetfuels
GetGo
Kangaroo Express
Murphy Express
Murphy USA
Petro Stopping Centers
QuikTrip
Rutter's
TravelCenters of America
Wawa
Cumberland Farms
Hess Express
Mac's
Mini Mart
Quick Stop
Valero Corner Store
Shopping centers
Grocery stores
Giant Eagle
Giant Food Stores
IGA
Ingles Markets
Food Lion
Kmart
Kroger
Martin's Food Markets
Meijer
Publix
Sav-Mor Foods
Save-A-Lot
SuperValu
Albertsons
ALDI
Piggly Wiggly
Safeway
Winn-Dixie
Music stores
Bookstores
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Electronics stores
AT&T
Best Buy
GameStop
Radioshack
Sprint
Staples
T-Mobile
OfficeMax
US Cellular
Verizon
Boost Mobile
Cricket Wireless
metroPCS
Gifts
Sporting goods stores
Dick's Sporting Goods
Sports Authority
HIBBETT SPORTS
Home specialty stores
ABC Fine Wine & Spirits
Ace Hardware
Claire's
Costco
Home Depot
Lowe's
Merle Norman
PETCO
PETSMART
Sally Beauty Supply
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS
True Value
Bath & Body Works
BED BATH & BEYOND
Carpet One
Do It Best
Family Video
GNC
HOBBY LOBBY
Home Hardware
Jo-Ann
Michaels
Party City
Pier 1 Imports
Sam's Club
SEPHORA
Sleepy's
Sunglass Hut
Toys″R″Us
Tuesday Morning
Clothing shops
Mark's
Aeropostale
American Eagle Outfitters
Cato
Chico's
Children's Place
Dressbarn
Famous Footwear
Finish Line
Foot Locker
GAP
Gymboree
Hot Topic
Journeys
Justice
Lane Bryant
Men's Wearhouse
Old Navy
PacSun
Rainbowshops
rue21
Victoria's Secret
Shoe stores
Payless Shoesource
Pharmacies
CVS/pharmacy
Giant Drugstore
Giant Eagle
Ingles Pharmacy
Kmart Pharmacy
Kroger Pharmacy
Martin's Drugstore
Meijer Pharmacy
Publix
Rite Aid
Shoppers Drug Mart
Walgreens
Medicine Shoppe
Safeway
Sam's Club
General merchandise

Recreation

POI name
Amusement parks
Museums
Cinemas
Golf courses
Sports complexes
Sports activities
Wineries
Video & game rental
Ski resorts
Recreation areas
Other recreation areas

Financial services

POI name
Banks
Bank of America
BB&T
Chase
Citibank
Citizens Bank
Fifth Third Bank
KeyBank
PNC Bank
RBC Royal Bank
Regions
SunTrust
TD Bank
TD Canada Trust
US Bank
Wells Fargo
Bank of the West
BBVA Compass
BMO Bank of Montreal
BMO Harris Bank
Caisse Populaire Desjardins
Capital One
CIBC
First Citizens Bank
First National Bank
M&T Bank
Santander
Scotiabank
The Huntington National Bank
Woodforest National Bank
ATMs
Bank of America
BB&T
Chase
Citibank
Citizens Bank
Fifth Third Bank
KeyBank
PNC Bank
RBC Royal Bank
Regions
SunTrust
TD Bank
TD Canada Trust
US Bank
Wells Fargo
Bank of the West
BMO Bank of Montreal
BMO Harris Bank
Caisse Populaire Desjardins
Capital One
CIBC
Commerce Bank
First National Bank
HSBC
M&T Bank
Santander
Scotiabank
State Employees' Credit Union
Check cashing services
Money transfer

Community

POI name
Police stations
Post offices
Libraries
Schools
Fire departments
Churches
Synagogues
Convention centers
City halls
Civic centers
Court houses
Government offices
Waste & sanitary
Utilities
Business facilities
Kia

Services

POI name
Hospitals
Medical services
Physicians
Tax services
Attorneys
Funeral homes
Hair & beauty
Cleaning & laundry
Social services
Communication
Dentists
Photography
Tailors & alterations
Movers
Nursing homes
Optical
Personal services
Repair services
Veterinary hospitals
Shipping centers
Note
Available POI names may change when the system is updated.

Using Siri Eyes Free

When you connect an Apple device that is compatible with Siri to your system via Bluetooth, you can use Siri Eyes Free. This allows you to perform the functions of your system and Apple device with voice commands so that you can devote your attention to driving.
First, ensure that your Apple device supports Siri and that you have activated Siri.
  1. Connect your Apple device to your system via Bluetooth. > See ″Connecting Bluetooth devices.″
  1. On the steering wheel, press and hold the Voice recognition button.
  1. On the Siri screen, press Speak.
  1. Say a command.
  1. You can perform the functions related to Bluetooth calls on the system and other functions on your Apple device.
  2. Press the Voice recognition button to restart Siri.
  1. To end Siri, press and hold the Voice recognition button.
Siri Eyes Free is enabled only while you are driving. When you shift to ″P″ (Park) or apply the parking brake, you disable this function.
Note
Different Apple devices may have different functions enabled and may vary in how they respond to Siri commands, depending on the type of device and the iOS version.