Kia Carnival MPV 2024 User Manual

The 2024 Kia Carnival MPV.
Vehicle Feature Tips
ManyoftheTipspresentedbelowarecoveredingreaterdetailinthe
Owner’sManual,MultimediaSystemManuals,FeaturesandFunctions
Guide,andQuick-StartGuidehangtagsuppliedwithyournewvehicle.
Vehicle Feature Tips
ManyoftheTipspresentedbelowarecoveredingreaterdetailinthe
Owner’sManual,MultimediaSystemManuals,FeaturesandFunctions
Guide,andQuick-StartGuidehangtagsuppliedwithyournewvehicle.
Voice Recognition
1
and Bluetooth
®2
Using Voice Recognition
ImproveBluetooth
®
VoiceRecognition(VR)performance
bymakingafewsimplechangestoyourphonecontacts:
•Usefullnames(firstandlastnames)vs.shortorsingle-
syllablenames(“JohnSmith”vs.“Dad,”“SmithResidence”
vs.“Home”).
•Avoidusingspecialcharacters,emojis,andhyphenated
names(@,&,#,/,-,*,+,etc.).
•Avoidusingacronyms(“Emergency”vs.“ICE”or“InCase
ofEmergency”)orwordswithallcapitalletters.
•Spellwordscompletely;systemwillnotrecognize
abbreviations(“DoctorSmith”vs.“Dr.Smith”).
•Alwayswaitforthebeepbeforespeakinganycommands.
•WhenusingVRtoplaceacall,speakinanatural,moderate
tone,withclearpronunciation.Thesystemmayhavetrouble
recognizingcommandsifyouspeaktoosoftlyortooloudly.
•Openwindows,sunroof,weather(wind/rain),oranA/Cfan
operatingathigherspeedscaninterferewithVRaccuracy.
•YourVRsystemmayhavedifficultyunderstandingsome
accentsoruncommonnames.
•Pressthetalkbuttonandsay“Help”togetalistofavailable
commands.
Pairing or Connecting Your Phone with Bluetooth
®
•Select“DeviceConnections”intheinfotainmentsystem
display
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or“Call”buttononthesteeringwheeltobeginthe
pairingprocessifnophonehaspreviouslybeenpaired.
•Duringthepairingprocess,pleasemakesureyouaccept
allrequestsforphonebookdownloadandfutureauto-
connectiononyourphone.
•Topairasecondphoneorsubsequentphones,reference
themanualsandguidessuppliedwithyourCarnivalMPV
asstepsvarybyinfotainmentsystem.
•Ifyouexperienceanyissueswithauto-connection,
trythefollowing:
•Rebootyourphone(turnthephoneoffandthenon).
•Updatethephoneoperatingsystemtothemostrecently
releasedversion.
•DeletethephonefromthelistofBluetooth
®
devices
ontheinfotainmentsystemdisplayanddeleteKia
devicefromthelistofBluetooth
®
devicesonyour
phone,andre-pair.
•EnsurethephonehastheBluetooth
®
featureactivated.
•Ifsomecontactsarenotdownloadingtotheinfotainment
systemdisplay,checktoconfirmthatthecontacthas
beenenteredcorrectlyandthatithasbeenstoredunder
thecategories(HOME,MOBILE,WORK,iPhone
®3
)thatare
supportedbytheinfotainmentsystemdisplay.Somecontact
categories(MAIN,PAGER,OTHER)maynotbesupported.If
thenumberofcontactsexceedsthemaximumnumberallowed
ontheinfotainmentsystemdisplay,contactswillbepartially
downloaded.Ensurethatonlythe“phonecontactlist”is
selectedforcontactdownloadonyourphone(notsocialmedia
oremailcontactlistsasthesecontactsmaynotdownloadto
theinfotainmentsystemdisplay).
• Phoneoperatingsystemschangefrequentlyandsomephones
mayhavevaryingcompatibilitylevelswiththeBluetooth
®

system.Foranyquestionsregardingthefeaturesofyour
vehicle,pleasecontactyourpreferredKiadealerorcontact
KiaConsumerAssistanceat1-800-333-4542.
Other Bluetooth
®
Tips
•Bluetooth
®
receptionisaffectedbycarriercoverageandis
dependentonthephone.
•IfstreamingaudiothroughBluetooth
®
fromadevice,ensure
thelisteningvolumeonthedeviceisturnedup.
Smartphone Connectivity
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Apple CarPlay
®3
YourvehicleoffersyoucommandofyourcompatibleiPhone
®
whenyouconnectthroughAppleCarPlay
®
onyour
infotainmentsystemdisplay.Thiswillenableyoutomakecalls,sendhands-freetexts,accessmanyofyourfavorite
appsandmusic,andgetnavigationhelpwithSiri
®
voicecontrol.
ToconnectAppleCarPlay,visithttps://youtu.be/98TNWMOQfdU
Android Auto
TM4
YourvehicleallowsyoutoconnecttoyourcompatibleAndroid
TM
phoneviaAndroidAuto
TM
onyourinfotainment
systemdisplay.Throughthisfeature,youcanaccessmusic,yourphone’sdialer,navigationhelp,andmorewithan
intuitiveinterfaceandvoicecommands.Youcanevenaccessyourphonethroughyoursteeringwheelcontrols.
ToconnectAndroidAuto,visithttps://youtu.be/sTR4KotSOzU
ForselectmodelsequippedwithwirelessAppleCarPlayandAndroidAuto,visithttps://youtu.be/oUXXuAZAOEI
Kia Access App*
5
• Yourcellphoneandyourvehiclehavetobeconnectedtoacellularnetworkwithagoodwirelesssignalstrength
inordertouseKiaConnect(formerlyUVOlink).Iftheseconditionsarenotmet,remotecommandsmaynot
executeormaytakelongertoexecute.
• TouseRemoteStartorRemoteStartwithClimateControlfeature,alldoors,hoodandtrunk/liftgatemustbe
closedandlocked.RemoteStartorRemoteStartwithClimateControlfeaturewilloperatefor10minutes,and
thenthevehicleshutsoffautomatically.
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• ActivateRemoteStartorRemoteStartwithClimateControlfeatureafewminutesbeforeyouplantogetintothe
vehicle.Thiswillallowvehicleinteriortoreachadesiredtemperature.
• Thequickestwaytoobtainanaccuratevehiclestatusisbypressingtherefreshicononyourapporcustomer
webportal.
• Inordertohelppreservevehiclebattery,KiaConnectwillnotworksevendaysaftertheignitionwaslastturnedon.
Youwillneedtore-startyourvehiclewithakeyfobinordertouseKiaConnectagain.
Feature Videos
Toviewavideoonyourmobiledevice,snapthisQRCodeorvisitthelistedwebsite:
https://www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos

Kia Carnival MPV 2024 Specifications

General

Brand	Kia
Model	Carnival MPV 2024
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Vehicle Feature Tips

Voice Recognition and Bluetooth

Tips for improving voice recognition performance by optimizing phone contacts and speaking clearly.

Pairing or Connecting Your Phone with Bluetooth

Steps and troubleshooting for pairing a phone via Bluetooth, including contact download and auto-connection.

Other Bluetooth Tips

Advice on Bluetooth reception, carrier coverage, and ensuring device volume is turned up.

Smartphone Connectivity

Control your iPhone via the infotainment system for calls, apps, navigation, and music using Siri voice control.

Android Auto

Connect your Android phone for music, navigation, calls, and more via an intuitive interface and voice commands.

Kia Access App

Connect your phone and vehicle to use Kia Connect features like remote start and climate control.

Power Liftgate and Smart Liftgate

Instructions for opening, closing, and adjusting the power liftgate from inside and outside the vehicle.

Lane Following Assist (LFA)

System that helps keep the vehicle centered in its lane by monitoring lane markings and adjusting steering.

Wireless Smartphone Charging System

Enables wireless charging for compatible smartphones by placing them on the center charging pad.

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)

Detects vehicles or pedestrians ahead and warns the driver, applying brakes if a collision is imminent.

Parking Distance Warning (PDW)

Supplemental system that assists the driver by chiming when objects are detected near the vehicle.

Auto Defogging System

Automatically reduces windshield fogging by sensing moisture and adjusting to defrost mode.

Seat Warmers and Ventilated Seats

Controls for adjusting seat temperature for warming or ventilating with multiple intensity settings.

Rear-Seat Voice Recognition and Quiet Mode

Allows 2nd-row occupants to control vehicle functions via voice and enables a quieter cabin environment.

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)

Monitors blind spots for approaching vehicles, warns the driver, and can apply brakes to mitigate collision.

Connectivity Ports and Power Outlets

Details on USB charger ports, multimedia USB port, and AC inverter for charging devices and powering electronics.

Passenger View and Passenger Talk

Features allowing front passengers to see and communicate with rear passengers via an in-cabin camera.

2nd-Row Removable Seats

Instructions for removing and installing the 2nd-row tumble seats to maximize cargo space.

3rd-Row Seat Folding and Stowing

Procedures for folding and stowing the 3rd-row seats to create additional luggage compartment space.

Power Sliding Doors Operation

Controls and functions for operating the power sliding doors, including key fob and interior/exterior buttons.

Automatic Climate Control

Overview of automatic climate control features, including temperature, fan speed, and mode selections.