Horn Answer Back or Parking Lamps Inop when Looking Doors with RKE/SMK Fob – 2011-2013 Kia Optima & 2011-2015 Sorento

PS235   SUBJECT: HORN ANSWER BACK OR PARKING LAMPS INOP WHEN LOCKING DOORS WITH RKE/SMK FOB   When addressing a customer complaint related to an inoperative parking light confirmation flash, and/or audible answer back when locking the vehicle with the RKE/SMK fob, ensure each door lock position switch (viewable in BCM > Current Data) is displaying … Read more

SD Map Card Inspection, Installation and Navigation System Functionality Validation – 2014 Kia

PS248   SUBJECT: SD MAP CARD INSPECTION, INSTALLATION AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY VALIDATION   2014MY vehicles produced with AVN now include an external memory SD Map Card which allows for easier future software upgrades and enhances the user experience. It is important that before transportation sign off takes place, the dealership validates the presence of the … Read more

Rear View Camera Diagnosis/Replacement – 2012-2015 Kia Sorento Optima Forte Sportage Cadenza Rio Soul

2014-077   SUBJECT: REAR VIEW CAMERA DIAGNOSIS/REPLACEMENT   This bulletin provides information to diagnose and/or replace the rear view camera of some Kia vehicles (see table on Pg. 6 for specific models and production dates) which may exhibit inadequate image quality from the rear view camera. Possible concerns include:   Blurry image quality Foreign material … Read more

Programming a Third Smart Key – 2014-2015 Kia

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

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.   Make sure the UVO eServices app is installed on the smartphone to be used. Bluetooth pair and connect the … Read more