Using pet mode (if equipped)

When you need to leave your pet alone in the vehicle for a short time, pet mode optimises the vehicle’s interior temperature to create a pet-friendly space based on user input.

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 to download and install the Kia Connect App and sign up for the Kia Connect Service. ▶ See "Subscribing to the service."
To use the service, make sure your user profile is linked to your Kia Connect account. To link your user profile to your Kia Connect account, press Settings ▶ User profile from the Home screen.

Warning

• This feature helps to increase the safety of leaving pets unattended in the vehicle. The vehicle owner is responsible for its use under all circumstances.
• Before using the feature, make sure there are no infants or young children in the vehicle.
• Leaving pets unattended in a vehicle may be prohibited by law in some countries and regions. Comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• This feature is disabled while driving to ensure safety. To use this feature, first be sure to you stop the vehicle. Using the feature is possible after shifting to “P” (Park).

Caution

• Pet mode consumes battery power, so it may end if the vehicle battery is low.
• Leaving pets unattended in the vehicle for a long time is not recommended. Please use the feature for a short time.
• If the vehicle’s system connection is unstable, pet mode may end.

Starting pet mode

On the Home screen, press Pet mode.
- Before using pet mode, read How to use pet mode.
- To view the online manual, press ▶ Online manual, and scan the QR code with your mobile phone.
Set the desired temperature for activating pet mode.
- You can adjust the temperature by pressing or or dragging the control bar.
Press Start to start pet mode.
The pet mode standby screen appears.
On the pet mode standby screen, check the set temperature.
- On the pet mode standby screen, you can cancel activation by pressing Cancel.
To activate pet mode, lock the vehicle doors from outside within five minutes.

While pet mode is active, the infotainment system buttons and some buttons inside the vehicle may not work.
Bluetooth and phone projection device connections are disconnected when pet mode is activated. The last connected device automatically reconnects when pet mode is deactivated. At this, media from the connected device will not play automatically.
Media audio does not play while pet mode is active.
You can remotely change the interior temperature from outside the vehicle using Kia Connect App.
To change the displayed image when pet mode is activated, press .

Ending pet mode

Unlock the vehicle doors.
To end pet mode, touch the screen while it is active.
- Pet mode will automatically restart if the vehicle doors are locked from outside within five minutes of being unlocked while the exit standby screen is displayed.