Kia Soul: Using iPod® device - Features of your vehicleKia Soul: Using iPod® device

Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Owner's Manual / Features of your vehicle / Using iPod® device

iPod® is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.

iPhone® is a registered grademark of Apple inc.

  • Some iPod® models may not support communication protocol and files may not properly play. Supported iPod® models: - iPhone® 3GS/4
    - iPod® touch 1st~4th generation
    - iPod® nano 1st~6th generation
    - iPod® classic
  • The order of search or playback of songs in the iPod® can be different from the order searched in the audio system.
  • If the iPod® is disabled due to its own malfunction, reset the iPod®. (Reset: Refer to iPod® manual)
  • An iPod® may not operate normally on low battery.
  • Some iPod® devices, such as the iPhone®, can be connected through the Bluetooth® Wireless Technology interface. The device must have audio Bluetooth® Wireless Technology capability (such as for stereo headphone Bluetooth® Wireless Technology ). The device can play, but it will not be controlled by the audio system.
  • To use iPod® features within the audio, use the cable provided upon purchasing an iPod® device.
  • Skipping or improper operation may occur depending on the characteristics of your iPod®/iPhone® device.
  • If your iPhone® is connected to both the Bluetooth® Wireless Technology and USB, only support iPod® mode because the sound may not be properly played in Bluetooth® Audio Streaming. To use Bluetooth® Audio Streaming, disconnect iPod® cable with iPhone®.
  • When connecting iPod® with the iPod® Power Cable, insert the connector to the multimedia socket completely. If not inserted completely, communications between iPod® and audio may be interrupted.
  • When adjusting the sound effects of the iPod® and the audio system, the sound effects of both devices will overlap and might reduce or distort the quality of the sound.
  • Deactivate (turn off) the equalizer function of an iPod® when adjusting the audio system’s volume, and turn off the equalizer of the audio system when using the equalizer of an iPod®.
  • When not using iPod® with car audio, detach the iPod® cable from iPod®. Otherwise, iPod® may remain in accessory mode, and may not work properly.
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Bluetooth® Wireless Technology(if equipped)
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