How do I activate Kia Connect In-Car and In-App Services for my Kia Sportage X-LINE? (KIA SPORTAGE X-LINE Owner's Manual)

Answer

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Mar 08, 2025 - 09:56 AM

To activate Kia Connect In-Car Services, follow these steps:
Step 1: On your Kia vehicle's navigation screen, select "Activate Kia Connect."
Step 2: Read and accept the Kia Connect Terms of Use and Privacy Notice to activate the In-Car services.

To activate Kia Connect In-App Services, follow these steps:
Step 1: Download the Kia Connect App from the App Store or Google Play.
Step 2: Create a Kia Account or use your existing Kia Account to log into Kia Connect.
Step 3: Click on "Add" for "Your vehicle" in the "Select vehicle" section of the app. Read and accept the "Terms of Use" and the "Privacy Notice."
Step 4: For compatible vehicles, scan the QR code found on your navigation screen in the Kia Connect section. This will download the verification code to the infotainment system. Confirm by clicking on "Yes."
Step 5: Enter the code number into the Kia Connect app and click on "Add Vehicle" to proceed.
Step 6: Your Kia Connect In-App services are now activated on your mobile device, and you can access the features by tapping on "Your Vehicle" in the phone app.

For a more integrated driving experience, you can connect your Kia's Driver profile to the Kia Connect App. Follow these steps:
Step 1: Access the "Driver Account Settings" from the "Select Vehicle" menu item in the "More" tab of the Kia Connect app. Register one of the proposed Kia Connect accounts as a Driver profile.
Step 2: At the next ignition cycle of your Kia vehicle, the linkage of the Kia Connect App account and your Driver profile will be confirmed. Alternatively, you can link your Driver's profile with the Kia Connect App account in the "Profile" section of the Settings menu on the car's navigation screen.

Please note that the displayed Kia Connect screens in the manual are for illustration purposes and may not show the current design of the app. Additionally, the final product may have differences compared to the images shown.

If you have any further questions or need assistance, you can contact Kia Europe GmbH at the provided address in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.