Activation of UVO App

Simplified Registration and Activation

A Simpler Way to Enjoy the Power of UVO eServices

1-800-333-4KIA (4542)

YOU ASKED FOR IT. WE DELIVERED.

Kia Motors America, Inc. is proud to announce that you can now enjoy the power of UVO eServices such as maintenance reminders, parking minder, and much more with less setup time.

This update is available for download as an app on select iPhone and Android devices. Here’s how to get started.

1.  Download or update to the latest UVO eServices app
2.  Launch UVO eServices
3.  Register an account

                   

4.  Accept the Terms of Service

               

      

5.  Activate your vehicle using the UVO eServices app

Using your HOMELINK system (Video)

If you look at your rear view mirror, you might see a series of buttons. If you see this, you have HOMELINK in your Kia. This allows you to program gates and garage doors to your mirror rather than having them hanging on your sun visor, freeing them up for other cars.  Rather than trying to explain all the ways to program your HOMELINK, I am going to just let Homelink explain in their training video.

https://youtu.be/qSe_Yhez-ro


As always, if you have any questions you can e mail me any time at  cashatkia@centurylink.net

or if you are in the Las Vegas Area, feel free to stop in at Jim Marsh Kia 8555 W. Centennial 89149

(702)946-1000

Have a Kia Day

Updating the GPS SD CARD in your Kia

I was asked if the dealership has updates for the navigation system in your Kia.  If your Kia has an SD Navigation card, it is best to just update from your PC onto the SD card that has your mapping on it.  I go to http://www.kia-gpsmap.us and enter the year and model.  The download runs about $149.00 US for the update.  (The new loaded card is about twice that cost).  Just follow the directions on the site.

The trend now is getting away from onboard navigation and is steering toward smartphone hard links (Apple Car Play / Android Auto). The advantage to this is that the mapping is from your phone direct to the screen and the maps are always current.  They work as well or better than the old onboard navigation system and there is no charge for updates.

I have not found any site yet that will let you download the navigation update for free. Sorry.

Advanced Smart Cruise Control

Once, a thing for Ultra High End cars, Kia now offers Advanced Smart Cruise control.  Kia has allowed me to use some of their video presentations to go into depth about certain features.  Smart Cruise Control is one.  It allows you to 'pace' the car in front of you, and adjusts your speed according to the speed of the car in front of you.  Take a minute and check out the video


Remember, You can always contact me at   cashatkia@centurylink.net or at Jim Marsh Kia, Las Vegas. 

Copy and paste this link
https://youtu.be/AlZX8dU9dZI

Have a Kia Day!

How do I play CDs in my new Kia that does not have a CD player??

Good Question

Many cars on the market are doing away with CD players. Many people opt to stream music from a service such as Pandora. You also have the option of XM radio and, of course, MP3 files on a thumb drive, which is what this is about.

You will notice that your Kia has a USB port in the front of the center console. This is a trickle charge for your phone, but also serves as a USB Data port for MP3 files on a thumb (Flash) Drive.

Get your favorite CDs and load them to your computer. In Windows they will save in Media Player as a WAV file. These can not be played through your system.  You must first convert them to an MP3 format. There are several conversion programs out there. Just google WAV to MP3.  After that, just move the MP3 file to the flash drive (drag and drop) and there ya go.  You can put hundreds of songs on a 8 or 16 Gigabyte flash. They are small, and portable. Play your MP3 files by putting the flash drive in the USB port in your car and then go to the MEDIA setting and it will pull the music up. 

KIA ... LX/EX/SX/SXL ..WHAT'S WHAT!

Ok, So I will ask customers when they come in for a Kia Vehicle, "are you looking at an Lx, Ex or Sx?"  Many of them know already because, after all, the internet is a wealth of information. 

For those who are not in the know, here is what the different designations mean.

LX /GDI /FE  are designated as the lower end of the scale.  (I detest using the term 'base model' as it brings up connotations of manual windows, stick shift and am/fm radio. Actually our LX models are more about affordability thank trying to strip a lot of creature comforts.  All Kias come with bluetooth connectivity, am/fm/xm radio. many with CD players, although these days, CD players are going the way of cassette players as most folks listen to streamed media. but that's another blog....The typical LX model has upgraded cloth interior, cruise control, many have back up cameras, power driver's seats and of course all of them come with the Kia 10 year / 100,000 mile drive train coverage and the 5 year/60,0000 manufacturer coverage as well as 5/60,000 roadside assistance. 

EX models have a few more goodies, usually an upgrade to leather interior, sunroof options, navigation and upgraded stereo options, some feature upgraded engine size options (like on the Soul you go from a 1.6 to a 2.0 litre engine) ... Technology package options and more. 

The SX / SX limited will feature all the upgrades that are  are available including heated and cooled seats, electronic parking brake, some models have the heads up display, smart cruise, chrome package (SXL) and upgraded NAPPA Leather interior. 

I happen to drive a Kia Cadenza (K7) which is fully loaded, but one step below the SXL.  I grew up with Mercedes, Audi and Volvo. All amazing cars.  My Cadenza is my favorite car out of all the cars I have ever owned.  Euro Luxury without the Euro Luxury price or cost of ownership.

Remember, you can always get ahold of me at Jim Marsh Kia in Las Vegas. (702) 946-1000. Ask for Cash.

Also, you can e mail me at cashatkia@centurylink.net
I will be happy to address your questions!

Thanks and have a Kia Day!