Some customers may have trouble connecting to wireless Apple CarPlay®* or Android Auto* in their new vehicle. By deleting and re-pairing the customer’s device, you can often resolve these issues. Make sure you familiarize yourself with the process, so you can help alleviate potential frustrations and give customers a better overall experience.

Troubleshooting via iPhone®* or Android*

  • For iPhone®*: Go to Settings > General > CarPlay®* and delete the vehicle’s device.
  • For Android*: Go to Settings > Bluetooth®* and delete the vehicle’s device.
  • Suggest that your customer update their device to the latest available phone operating system version. 

Troubleshooting via the Infotainment Screen

  • Go to SETUP > Device Connection > Bluetooth®* Connections and delete all the paired devices.
  • Go to SETUP > Device Connection > Phone Projection and delete all the paired devices.
  • Suggest that your customer updates their head unit to the latest software by visiting: https://update.kia.com/US/EN/Main

Then, re-pair the Bluetooth®* and Apple CarPlay®* or Android Auto* with the vehicle infotainment head unit and customer’s phone.

For more information, check out the Kia Features & Functions video on wireless Apple CarPlay®* and Android Auto*: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U03U1vG0jrc

IQS Wireless Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® Sales Service

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