Kia Soul: When connecting a Bluetooth® Phone

Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Owner's Manual / Features of your vehicle / Using iPod® device / When connecting a Bluetooth® Phone

Before connecting the head unit with the mobile phone, check to see that the mobile phone supports Bluetooth® features.
Even if the phone supports Bluetooth®, the phone will not be found during device searches if the phone has been set to hidden state or the Bluetooth® power is turned off. Disable the hidden state or turn on the Bluetooth® power prior to searching/connecting with the Head unit.
If you do not want automatic connection with your Bluetooth® device, turn off the Bluetooth® feature within your mobile phone.
The Handsfree call volume and quality may differ depending on the mobile phone.
Park the vehicle when connecting the head unit with the mobile phone.
Bluetooth® connection may become intermittently disconnected in some mobile phones. Follow these steps to try again.

1.Within the mobile phone, turn the Bluetooth® function off/on and try again.

2.Turn the mobile phone power Off/On and try again.

3.Reboot the audio system and try again.

4.Delete all paired devices, pair and try again.

Handsfree call quality and volume may differ depending on the model of your mobile phone.

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