Configuring the vehicle settings

Configure driving-related features and other vehicle settings.

Caution

Make sure you stop the vehicle before changing settings to ensure safety.

Vehicle settings can be changed only when the vehicle is turned on.
Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Some features may not be supported, depending on the climate control system.

On the Home screen, press Setup ▶ Vehicle.
The vehicle settings screen appears.
Configure the settings as required.

Press on the screen or press the [SEARCH] button on the control panel, enter a search term, and then select the item to run.

Driver Assistance (if equipped)

Configure settings for various driver-assist systems, to ensure safety.

Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications. Refer to the car owner's manual for further information about the features.
To switch the view mode for driver assist features between the image view and list view, press ▶ Change Menu Display. The default mode is the image view.

Warning

• Be sure to always check the road conditions while driving. The Driver Assistance system helps you drive safely and conveniently. Relying solely on the function may cause violation of traffic rules and regulations, resulting in an accident.
• Be sure to control the vehicle by your judgment and keep traffic regulations for safety. When the function is active, drive the vehicle with keeping eyes forward and checking the surroundings.
• Not all warnings or functions are necessary when they are active, and they do not replace the driver discretion under any circumstances. Stay focused on the road while driving.

Caution

Be sure to always check the vehicle surroundings while driving. The equipped cameras and sensors may not operate properly under all driving conditions.

Smart Cruise Control

Sets the properties of the Smart Cruise Control system.

• Based on Driving Style: Automatically adjusts the Smart Cruise Control system settings based on driving style.

To reset the Smart Cruise Control settings, press Reset.

Driving Convenience

Sets the properties of the Driving Convenience system.

The Driving Convenience system operates based on the information from the navigation system so you must use the system only when the navigation system operates properly.

• Highway Driving Assist: Assists driving on a highway according to the set speed and distance while keeping the vehicle centered in the lane.
• Highway Lane Change Assist: Automatically assists with lane changes when the turn signal is on while Highway Driving Assist is active.
• Auto Highway Speed Change: Automatically adjusts the vehicle speed on a highway based on navigation data.
- It operates based on the speed cameras on the route set from the navigation system. To change the guidance settings for speed cameras, on the Home screen, press Setup ▶ Navigation ▶ Alerts ▶ Camera Type.

Speed Limit

Sets the properties of the Speed Limit system.

• Speed Limit Assist: Adjusts the vehicle's set speed based on the current road's speed limit when operating the +/- switch.
• Speed Limit Warning: Provides a warning when exceeding the current speed limit of the road.
• Off: Disables the Speed Limit functions that operate on the basis of the current road's speed limit.
• Speed Limit Offset: Provides a warning and adjusts the vehicle's set speed based on the current road's speed limit and the selected offset.

Warning Method

Sets the warning method(s) for the Driver Assistance systems.

• Warning Volume: Sets the volume of the warning sound.
• Haptic Warning: Activates the steering wheel vibration warning.
• Inattentive Driving Warning Sound: Enables the Inattentive Driving Warning Sound.
• Lane Safety Audible Warning Off: Turns off the audible warning used for the Lane Safety feature if both the audible warning sound and the haptic warning are on.
• Lane Safety Audible Warning: Enables the Lane Safety Warning Sound. The warning sound cannot be disabled if the haptic warning is off.
• Blind-Spot Safety Warning Sound: Enables the Blind-Spot Safety Warning Sound.
• Rear Cross-Traffic Safety Warning Sound: Enables the Rear Cross-Traffic Safety Warning Sound.
• Driving Safety Priority: Lowers all other audio volumes when the Driving Safety system sounds a warning.
• Parking Safety Priority: Lowers all other audio volumes when the Parking Assist view is active.

Driver Attention Warning

Sets the properties of the Driver Attention Warning system.

• Leading Vehicle Departure Alert: Alerts the driver during a stop, when the leading vehicle departs.
Warning
Be sure to always check the road conditions ahead or surroundings before departure. An accident caused by distracted driving can be prevented.

Driving Safety

Sets the properties of the Driving Safety system.

• Forward Safety: Provides a warning and vehicle control when a risk of forward collision is detected.
• Forward Safety Warning Timing: Sets the timing of the Forward Safety System warnings.
• Forward Cross-Traffic Safety: Provides a warning and vehicle control when a risk of forward cross-traffic collision is detected.
• Forward/Side Safety: Provides a warning and vehicle control when a risk of forward or side collision is detected.
• Lane Safety: Automatically assists with steering to help prevent the vehicle from leaving the lane.
• Blind-Spot View Monitor: Displays the Blind Spot view in the cluster when operating the turn signal switch.
• Blind-Spot Safety: Provides a warning when a risk of blind-spot collision is detected, and provides vehicle control while departing a parallel parking spot.
• Safe Exit: Provides a warning and door control when an approaching vehicle is detected in the vehicle's blind spot while exiting the vehicle.

Parking Safety

Sets the properties of the Parking Safety system.

• Camera Settings: Sets the properties of camera.
• Surround View Monitor Auto On: Automatically activates surround view when Parking Distance Warning activates.
• Parking Distance Warning Auto On: Automatically activates Parking Distance Warning when driving at low speeds.
• Rear Safety: Provides a warning and vehicle control when a risk of collision is detected while reversing.
• Rear Cross-Traffic Safety: Provides a warning and vehicle control when a risk of rear cross-traffic collision is detected while reversing.

Warning

• Even if your vehicle is equipped with a driver assistance system, always check for objects around the vehicle when driving or parking. Relying on the Parking Safety system may cause an accident. Accordingly, be sure to control the vehicle by your judgment.
• When the sensors cannot detect any obstacles due to the detection limit, it may cause an accident. Be sure to always check the surroundings while parking.

Drive Mode (if equipped)

You can change the vehicle settings for driving conditions.

Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

MY DRIVE MODE

Sets a personalized drive mode based on the user's selection of modes for various systems.

• Motor: Provides customizable settings to be used to set the Motor mode.
• Steering: Provides options which set the steering effort/sensitivity.

Brake Mode

Selects the brake mode (feel, responsiveness, etc.) optimized for your driving style.

Drive Mode Change Alert

Shows details of the drive mode change and a vehicle image highlighting the area involved.

Set the Trailer Weight

This function maintains the driving performance and estimates the Distance To Empty (DTE) when pulling a trailer.

Boost

Increases torque output to provide improved acceleration.

Climate Control ECO Mode

Helps to decrease energy consumption by reducing the heating and cooling power of the Climate Control system.

Active Sound Design (if equipped)

Provides a driving sound for EVs. Please select a volume.

Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

hi-pass (if equipped)

Sets the volume of the hi-pass voice prompts, the payment notification method, and the payment information shown.

Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

hi-pass Guidance Volume

Sets the volume of the hi-pass voice prompts. Voice prompts are stopped when using Voice Recognition, Voice Memo, or during a call, regardless of the settings selected. In those situations, payment information is displayed on the screen.

hi-pass Payment Notification

Displays payment information on the screen when passing through the hi-pass toll.

Display Additional hi-pass Payment Information

After passing the hi-pass toll, provides information on the payment made, as well as the amount spent that day, or the amount spent in the current month.

Built-in Cam (if equipped)

You can configure settings for the built-in cam.

Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

Recording Options

Select the type of video to record and set the audio recording and the information to be displayed on the video.

• On While Driving: Records videos while driving. Videos are recorded at 1-minute intervals.
• Driving Events: Records videos when an impact is detected while driving.
• On While Parked: Records videos while parked. Videos are recorded at 30-minute intervals.
• Parked Events: Records videos when an impact is detected while parked.
• Audio Recording: Records voice while recording video.
• Display Information Stamps: Displays the information stamps in the recorded video.

Recording Time

Set the parking recording and event recording durations.

• Parked Recordings: Set the recording duration after parking.
• Use High-voltage Battery to Record while Parked: Record while parked for up to 120 hours using high-voltage battery power. When using high-voltage battery power, fuel efficiency is reduced (if equipped).
• Event Recordings: Set the duration to record a video when an impact is detected while driving or parked.
• Time-lapse Recording Time and Interval: Set the interval in seconds and how many minutes to record a time-lapse video.

Event Detection Sensitivity

Set the sensitivity to detect event while driving and parking.

Display Settings

Set the height angle of the front and rear recordings.

App Connection

Set the settings to connect with the smartphone App and whether to provide a notification when an event occurs while parking.

• Enable Built-in Cam Wi-Fi: Activates Built-in Cam Wi-Fi for smartphone connection.
• Set Wi-Fi Password: Set a Wi-Fi password to connect to a smartphone. This password should be entered when connecting the smartphone to the Wi-Fi.
• Change Wi-Fi Password: Change the set Wi-Fi password for smartphone connection. Enter the changed password when connecting the smartphone to the Wi-Fi.
• Parked Events Notification: Sends a notification to your smartphone when an event is detected while parked. A maximum of 5 notifications can be sent per parking session. This feature is not available without a Kia Connect subscription.

SD Card

Check SD memory status and location, set disconnection and reset of SD memory.

• SD Card Status: Enable to check the SD card status.
• SD Card Slot Location: Check the SD memory card slot location.
• Disconnect SD Memory: Press the Disconnect button and remove the SD care safely. If the SD card is not safely removed, the saved files and the file system on the card may get damaged.
• Format SD Card: Delete all recorded videos and reset the SD memory.

Climate (if equipped)

You can configure the operation environment for climate control system.

Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

Recirculate Air

Blocks the flow of outside air into the vehicle cabin.

• Activate upon Washer Fluid Use: Automatically prevents the washer fluid scent from entering the cabin.
• Activate upon Entering Tunnels: Automatically closes the windows and blocks outside air when entering a tunnel.
• Activate Near Recommended Locations: Automatically closes the windows and blocks outside air in locations where external air shut-off is recommended.

Automatic Ventilation

Automatically switches the ventilation system to the Fresh Air mode after an extended use of recirculated air.

• Automatic Dehumidify: Automatically switches to Fresh Air ventilation to decrease humidity after an extended use of recirculated air.

Defog/Defrost Options

Sets the function used to reduce moisture on the windshield glass.

• Defog/Defrost: Activates Fresh Air ventilation and A/C to remove windshield moisture quickly.
• Auto Defog: Automatically activates the Climate system to prevent the windshield from fogging up.

Climate Features

Sets the Climate Control Convenience functions.

• Air Conditioner Auto-Dry: Automatically runs the fan after the vehicle is turned off, to dry the inside of the air conditioner and prevent mold growth.
• Lock Rear Climate Controls: Disables the rear seat passengers' climate controls.
• Rear Climate Auto Off: Automatically turns off the Rear Climate system when no occupants are detected in the rear seat.
• Climate Control ECO Mode: Helps to decrease energy consumption by reducing the heating and cooling power of the Climate Control system.

Link to Climate Settings for Auto-Adjustment

Automatically activates and adjusts the Steering Wheel Warmer and the Driver's Seat Warmer/Air Ventilation feature based on the Climate settings.

• Steering Wheel Warmer: Automatically adjusts the Steering Wheel Warmer based on the Climate settings.
• Driver Seat Warmer/Ventilation: Automatically adjusts the Driver Seat Warmer/Air Ventilation feature based on the Climate settings.

Seats (if equipped)

You can set to use various features (motions and warmer control for the driver's seat, rear seat, and steering wheel) that are related to the seats and steering wheel.

Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

Link to Climate Settings for Auto-Adjustment

Automatically activates and adjusts the Steering Wheel Warmer and the Driver's Seat Warmer/Air Ventilation feature based on the Climate settings.

• Steering Wheel Warmer: Automatically adjusts the Steering Wheel Warmer based on the Climate settings.
• Driver Seat Warmer/Ventilation: Automatically adjusts the Driver Seat Warmer/Air Ventilation feature based on the Climate settings.

Seating Easy Access

Moves the steering wheel/seats automatically to provide easier entry/exit for the driver and vehicle passengers.

• Seat Slide Easy Access: Disables the automatic movement of the driver's seat when entering and exiting the vehicle.
• Front Passenger Seat Easy Access: Moves the front passenger seat automatically to assist in exiting/entering the vehicle.
• Left Rear Seat Easy Access: Automatically moves the left rear seat to make it easier for the passenger to exit the vehicle.
• Right Rear Seat Easy Access: Automatically moves the right rear seat to make it easier for the passenger to exit the vehicle.
• Steering Easy Access: Moves the steering wheel automatically when the driver enters/exits the vehicle.

Seat Position Change Alert

Displays details of seat position changes along with related seat images.

Smart Support

Activates and operates when SPORT Mode is on, or when driving at high speeds.

Ergo-Motion Seat

Supports safer driving by reducing fatigue and increasing driver awareness.

• Comfortable Stretch: Sets the Comfortable Stretch options that use seat movements to help reduce body fatigue.
• Smart Posture Assist: Activates the Posture Assist feature after 1 hour of driving, adjusting the hips and waist.
• Use Lumbar Stabilization System while Driving: Activates cushion/seat back support changes at the set interval to lessen discomfort while driving.

Lights (if equipped)

You can configure the settings for vehicle lights.

Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

Ambient Lighting

Sets the properties of the Mood Lighting.

• Brightness: Adjusts the brightness of the cabin's Mood Lighting.
• Color: Adjusts the color of the ambient light.
• Link to DRIVE MODE: Mood Lighting changes color according to the selected Drive Mode.
• Dim in Darkened Conditions: Automatically dims the Mood Lighting in darkened conditions.
• Link to Speed Zone Alert: Changes the color and brightness of the Mood Lighting when entering a speed zone or a designated child protection/school zone.
• Sync Lighting with Speed: Adjusts the brightness of ambient lighting based on speed.

One Touch Turn Signal

Selects the number of times the turn signal blinks when the turn signal lever is moved slightly.

Welcome Mirror/Light

Selects the condition when the outside mirrors will unfold and the puddle or door handle lights will turn on automatically.

Headlight Delay

The exterior lighting stays on for 15 seconds after the user turns off the vehicle, exits, and closes the doors.

Lighting Patterns

Selects the lighting pattern for exterior lighting. This change will be applied at the next vehicle start-up.

High Beam Assist

Assists in reducing the high beam glare which affects drivers in oncoming vehicles.

Intelligent High Beams

Sets the vehicle speed at which the Intelligent Headlights (high beams) are activated.

Interior Lights Always On

Interior buttons and switches are illuminated at all times, even during the daytime.

Door (if equipped)

You can configure the operation environment for the trunk (tailgate) and doors.

Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

Automatically Lock

Selects the condition when all doors will lock automatically.

Automatically Unlock

Selects the condition when all doors will unlock automatically.

2 Press Unlock

Unlocks all doors when the unlock button is pressed twice.

When you press the door unlock button once, only the driver's seat door is unlocked.

Power Trunk or Power Tailgate

The Power Trunk (tailgate) button can be used to automatically open and close the trunk (tailgate).

Power Trunk Opening Speed or Power Tailgate Opening Speed

Selects the speed the power trunk (tailgate) automatically moves.

Power Trunk Opening Height or Power Tailgate Opening Height

Selects the height the power trunk (tailgate) automatically moves.

Smart Trunk or Smart Tailgate

Opens the trunk (tailgate) lid automatically when approaching the trunk (tailgate) with the smart key.

Remote Window Control

Enables/disables the Remote Window Control function.

Digital Keys (if equipped)

For smartphone models that support digital keys, visit the Kia Members Company website at (https://members.kia.com) and refer to the Kia Digital Key section.

Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

Smartphone Key

Sets the smartphone key.

To use the service, make sure you install the Kia Connect App on your smartphone and sign up for the Kia Connect Service. Use either Google Play Store or App Store (depending on your smartphone model) to download and install the Kia Connect App and sign up for the Kia Connect Service. ▶ See "Subscribing to the service."

• My Smartphone Key: Saves or deletes My Smartphone Key.
• Shared Keys: Displays shared Smartphone Keys.
- A digital key can be shared by a maximum of three smartphones. Ensure the smartphones were made by the same manufacturer.

NFC Card Key

Saves or deletes an NFC card key.

• Enable Card Key: Starts the vehicle and locks/unlocks doors using a card key.

Digital Key Information

Shows the serial number of the authentication controller.

Convenience (if equipped)

You can configure the features for convenience such as wireless charging.

Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

Rear Occupant Alert

Provides an alert to the driver that passenger(s) are in the rear seat of the vehicle.

Service Interval

Displays an alert when a specified service interval is reached.

• Enable Service Interval: Displays an alert when a specified service interval is reached.
• Distance: Sets the service interval reminder distance.
• Duration: Enter the service interval reminder time.

To initialize all service interval reminder settings, press Reset.

Advanced Anti-Theft

Provides an alert when movement is detected in the passenger compartment after the vehicle is locked.

Wireless Charging System for Mobile Devices

Enables the wireless charging pad to be used with compatible devices.

Auto Rear Wiper (in R)

Activates the rear windshield wiper automatically when the front wiper is On and the gear is in reverse.

Digital Side View Mirrors

The Rearview Camera image is displayed in the digital side mirrors.

Smart Glass Tint

Sets the level of tinting for the vehicle's glass.

Set the Trailer Weight

This function maintains the driving performance and estimates the Distance To Empty (DTE) when pulling a trailer.

Trailer Checklist

View things to check before using the trailer.