OTA update (if equipped)
Use the OTA update to update the infotainment system to the latest version. New software is automatically downloaded, if there is any.
- To use the wireless update function, you need to subscribe to the Kia Connect service. ► See "Subscribing to the service (if equipped)."
- The infotainment system is disabled while the system update is in progress.
- The wireless update is accessible only when the system is connected to the network.
- When downloading new update files begins, the
icon appears at the top right of the screen. To view the progress of the download, display the Home screen and press Settings ► General ► Software info/update. - The wireless update function is not accessible if the system has not been updated for a specified period of time. If wireless update does not work, first use a USB storage device to perform update. ► See Update site.
- If an error occurs during wireless update, the system automatically restarts. Use the USB storage device to install update files and perform update. ► See Update site.
- Perform update when the vehicle is not used for more than 10 minutes. The time required to update the system differs depending on the situation.
Updating the system
A notification window appears when your vehicle is turned off. You can use the notification window to update the infotainment system.
- This function is available only when the system is ready for the latest software update.
- Turn off the vehicle (ACC Off).
- From the update notification window, press Update now.
The update is performed immediately. Update details appear as soon as update is complete.
- If you turn on the system when update is in progress, you can view the progress of update. When updates are in progress, some infotainment systems are disabled.
- The system automatically shuts down after update is complete. You can exit the vehicle without having to wait for the update to finish.
- A notification window appears after update is complete. You can use your smartphone to scan the QR code in the window to view the update details.
- An alternative way to view update details is to select Settings ► General ► System info ► What's new from the Home screen.
- If the battery level is below threshold, the update notification window does not appear when the vehicle is turned off. If this is the case, the update notification window appears when the vehicle is turned on again. In the window, press Start to perform update.
