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Before Using the
Bluetooth
®
Handsfree
What is Bluetooth
®
?
• Bluetooth
®
refers to a short-dis-
tance wireless networking technol-
ogy which uses a 2.4GHz ~
2.48GHz frequency to connect var-
ious devices within a certain dis-
tance.
• Supported within PCs, external
devices, Bluetooth
®
phones, PDAs,
various electronic devices, and
automotive environments,
Bluetooth
®
allows data to be trans-
mitted at high speeds without hav-
ing to use a connector cable.
• Bluetooth
®
Handsfree refers to a
device which allows the user to
conveniently make phone calls with
Bluetooth
®
mobile phones through
the audio system.
• Bluetooth
®
Handsfree may not be
supported in some mobile phones.
To learn more about mobile device
compatibility, visit http://www.kia.
c o m / u s / e n / c o n t e n t / o w n e r s /
bluetooth.
Precautions for Safe Driving
• Bluetooth
®
Handsfree is a feature
that enables drivers to practice
safe driving. Connecting the head
unit with a Bluetooth
®
phone allows
the user to conveniently make and
receive calls and use contacts.
Before using Bluetooth
®
, carefully
read the contents of this user’s
manual.
• Excessive use or operations while
driving may lead to negligent driv-
ing practices and result in acci-
dents. Refrain from excessive
operations while driving.
• Viewing the screen for prolonged
periods of time is dangerous and
may lead to accidents. When driv-
ing, view the screen only for short
periods of time.
When connecting a Bluetooth
®
Phone
• Before connecting the head unit
with the mobile phone, check to
see that the mobile phone sup-
ports
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/con-
necting with the Head unit.
• Bluetooth phone is automatically
connected when the ignition on.
• If you do not want automatic con-
nection with your
Bluetooth
®
device, turn off the
Bluetooth
®
fea-
ture within your mobile phone.
• The Handsfree call volume and
quality may differ depending on
the mobile phone.