Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual

Troubleshooting

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Symptom Possible Cause Solution
Pairing Failure The Bluetooth device in the vehicle is not available for discovery. Enter Bluetooth pairing (search) mode
The user's phone is in Bluetooth off mode The user's phone has turned on Bluetooth
Attempting to pair with another Bluetooth system Check the name and address of the Bluetooth device (12 characters) to try pairing.
Example) 000B24FFF123
Key transmission error Enter the passkey displayed on the audio screen into the phone.
5 phones are already registered. Delete paired phone list
The Bluetooth system cannot communicate with the phone. Refer to the GVD sheet.
※IOP: Compatibility
No connection The user's phone or the vehicle Bluetooth device is not registered
Bluetooth device to connect
Retry pairing
The Bluetooth system cannot communicate with the phone. Wait 1 minute, then retry the connection or turn the phone power off and on.
Refer to the compatibility sheet
Do not redial Problem with the user's phone system Press the Send button twice
Do not answer the call Problem with the user's phone system Refer to the compatibility sheet
Does not dial the number The user's phone plays a different menu (internet, mp3, games, etc.) Stop the other menu, then set to normal mode
The Bluetooth system cannot communicate with the phone Refer to the compatibility sheet

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