2019 Kia Forte EXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Carplay/Android Auto

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  1. Features/Misdiagnose cases
    Inspection Description
    (1) System features Turn on Android Auto/Carplay option ON on H/U connectivity settings, connect to multi-terminal.
    Carplay/Android Auto screen must be displayed
    Android phone features Android Auto, iPhone for Carplay
    (2) Misdiagnose cases
    1. If AA/CP Setting is turn OFF at Setup β†’ Connectivity Settings
    2. If iPhone background is locked, incoming calls will not be displayed on H/U screen.
      1. Modify iPhone settings to change display
    3. Issue can occur if USB cable has bad connection, or non-standard USB cable
    G12820923Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Android Auto/Carplay does not start
    Issue Inspection Description
    Android AutoCarplay does not start (1) H/U Setting
    1. Check that Android Auto or Carplay is enabled. Setup β†’ Connectivity Settings
    G12820924Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Android AutoCarplay does not start (2) Connection with multi-terminal and phone
    1. Check USB cable connection status of phone and multi-terminal
      1. If connection is good, check damaged pin/socket
    G12820925G12820926G12820927Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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