Settings

Configuring the general system settings

You can configure general settings for date, time, language, and the like. You can also check information of the system.

  • Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
  1. On the All Menus screen, press Setup ▶ General.

    The general settings screen appears.

    Type1

    Type2

    • The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
    • If the vehicle is type 2, it is possible to change the graphic theme to white or black. ▶  See "Graphic Themes (if equipped)."
  2. Configure the settings required:
  • Press ▶ Search for Settings or press and enter a keyword to search for a setting item.

You can see the versions of system components. You can also update the system to the latest version.

  • For details on how to update the system software using a USB storage device, refer to the following: ▶  see Navigation Update site
  • For details on how to update the system software via a wireless connection, refer to the following: ▶  see "Wireless update."

You can check the system storage space. You can also use your smartphone to access the online user's manual of the system.

Storage

You can check the storage space of the system memory where voice memos can be saved.

User's Manual on Web (QR Code)

You can access the online user's manual of the system by scanning the QR code with your smartphone.

What's New (if equipped)

You can see the latest system update information.

  • After update is completed, the system will display the main update items on the screen. Scan the QR code to view the update announcement.

Modem Information (if equipped)

You can check the modem information for use of the Kia Connect service.

You can set the system date and time automatically or manually. You can also set the time display mode.

Set the Time Automatically

Based on the current position, it sets the system date and time automatically.

  • To manually set the date and time, uncheck Set the Time Automatically, press the current date and time below Set the Time Automatically.

Time Format

Change the system time display format.

You can set the system display language.

  • Once the language has been changed, it takes a while to apply the new language to the system. The notification pop-up window appears as soon as the new language is applied to the system. When you wait a while or press anywhere outside the pop-up window, the window automatically disappears.
  • When you change the system language, it does not affect the display of other unique data such as MP3 music file name.
  • Depending on the system language, the Bluetooth phone message view and voice recognition may not be supported.

You can change the keyboard type for each language to use when entering the text.

Korean Keyboard Type

You can select the keyboard type to use when entering the Korean text.

English Keyboard Type

You can select the keyboard type to use when entering the English text.

You can specify the units to display on the system screen.

  • The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

Temperature Unit (if equipped)

You can select the temperature unit to display on the screen.

Fuel Economy Unit or EV Economy Unit (if equipped)

You can select the unit for fuel (energy) economy to display on the screen.

  • The displayed name may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
  • The displayed unit for fuel economy may differ depending on the vehicle fuel type.

Tire Pressure Unit (if equipped)

You can select the unit for tire pressure to display on the screen.

You can set the media player not to start automatically when starting the engine or set it to notify you of any information changes during media playback.

Media Off at Vehicle Start-up

You can set the media player not to start automatically when starting the engine.

Continue to Play Media when Vehicle Is Turned Off (if equipped)

Turn on this mode to keep the system power supply for a certain period of time after the engine is turned off.

Display Media Change Notifications

You can set the system to briefly display media information at the top of the screen if the current song or channel changes when not on the main media screen.

You can reset your system settings to the default values.

  • You can also initialize all settings of the login profile.