Programming a Third Smart Key – 2014-2015 Kia

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PS307   SUBJECT: PROGRAMMING A THIRD SMART KEY ON CERTAIN 2014-15MY VEHICLES   In past Smart Key systems, the maximum amount of keys that could be programmed to a vehicle was 2. On certain 2014-15MY Kia vehicles, the amount of keys that can be programmed to a vehicle has increased to 3. For information on the … Read more

AVN 4.0 UVO eServices Dealer Engineering Mode – 2015 Kia Optima

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PS330   SUBJECT: AVN 4.0 UVO eServices DEALER ENGINEERING MODE   When troubleshooting an AVN 4.0 head-unit, follow the procedure outlined below to access the Dealer Engineering mode and perform various eServices related maintenance functions.       “TMU, OK!” – “BT Connection, OK!” – “USB Connection, OK!” – “eServices Check, OK!” Note: The message … Read more

Dim Head Unit Display in Cold Weather – 2014 Kia Optima

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PS348   SUBJECT: DIM HEAD UNIT DISPLAY IN COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS   When addressing a customer complaint related to a Base Audio head unit display which appears to have no display or a dim display (see image below) at or below freezing conditions, pull the vehicle into a shop (warmer area) and check to see … Read more

Map Defaults and Routing Terminology – 2014 Kia Sorento Forte

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PS246   SUBJECT: MAP DEFAULTS AND ROUTING TERMINOLOGY   When addressing customer concerns relating to navigation system map defaults and routing terminology, you may refer to the information below to better understand the differences between different model year navigation systems. As an example, the map defaults for routing on new vehicles (or vehicles which have … Read more

Window Lock Logic Change – 2014 Kia Optima

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PS286   SUBJECT: WINDOW LOCK LOGIC CHANGE   To improve feature usability, and customer satisfaction, a modification has been implemented to the logic of the power window lock feature on the 2014MY Optima (QF/TF HEV). Activation of the window lock feature will no longer apply to the front passenger window, only the rear driver and … Read more