Kia Forte: Description
The Vehicle Information System is a Telematics service that ensures comfortable
and enjoyable driving by providing safety, security, and vehicle diagnostic
information, with the option of using your smartphone.
The term "Telematics" is a combination of telecommunication and
informatics. The Telematics system uses an assortment of communication
devices mounted on the vehicle to analyze various vehicle and driving
conditions and keep driving safe and convenient.
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Main Features
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The Telematics system's goals are safety, diagnostics, vehicle
management, and driving support.
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eServices via smartphone apps
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Features bi-directional communication between UVO2.0/AVN3.0 devices
and smartphones, and between smartphones and the call center. An audio/AVN
head unit is provided and the system supports both smartphone-links
and independent operation.
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Block Diagram

※ SPP (Serial Port Protocol) : Protocol for the smartphone and data
Vehicle Components

Service Lists
No.
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Service Name
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Description
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1
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Crash Notification Assist
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The emergency call service automatically contacts
the local emergency call center when the airbag is deployed.
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2
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Roadside Assist
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The emergency dispatch service automatically contacts
the KMA customer center when towing and/or fuel is needed.
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3
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Automatic Diagnostics
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The system can automatically detect failures in
PT controllers and provide tips on troubleshooting.
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4
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Vehicle Diagnostics
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The user can perform vehicle diagnostics at any
time.
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5
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Scheduled Diagnostics
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The system informs the user of regular inspection
dates and sends the inspection results to the service center.
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6
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eServices Guide
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An automatic voice guide system provides information
on various Telematics functions to the user.
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7
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My POIs
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Send target destination information from your smartphone
to the system. Your target destinations are saved at www.myuvo.com.
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8
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Parking Minder
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Use your smartphone to find where you parked.
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9
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MyUVO
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Use your smartphone to check your driving patterns,
vehicle diagnostic results, diagnostic history, and part replacement history
on the mobile website.
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10
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Maintenance
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Use your smartphone to manage your mileage-based
part replacement schedule.
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TMU Dealer Engineering Mode
1. |
Function
A. |
TMU Update : Update TMU unit using update file.
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B. |
TMU Factory Default : Clear TMU unit setting and TMU relative
information.
; Registered phone info, Acitvation status, Reset password,
911 Setting default (default is "OFF"), Alert history, My POI
list, Service data, Diagnostic data, Driving information
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C. |
TMU Version Information : Check TMU version.
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2. |
Access Dealer Engineering Mode in Head Unit (Hidden Menu) (in
the order as below)
(1) |
Audio type
A. |
Press SETUP key.

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B. |
Click the audio screen in order.
; Click position one
time → Click position one time
→ Click postion 5 times

IF you click other position, you should
go another screen and then try again.
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C. |
Enter Dealer Eng Mode and check TMU veresion.

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D. |
Press "TMU Update" or "Factory Defaults" button
on head unit.

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TMU bin file should be in USB
ROOT. (file name : KMA_TMU_install.inf)
(TMU bin file name should not
be changed.)
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TMU Update may take about 15 minutes.
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Don't touch anthing during TMU
Update.
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If fail to update, please update
again.
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(2) |
AVN type
A. |
Press Info/SETUP( )
key.

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B. |
Press Info/UVO key.

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D. |
Enter Dealer Eng Mode and check TMU veresion.

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E. |
Press "TMU Update" or "Factory Defaults" button
on head unit.

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TMU bin file should be in USB
ROOT.
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TMU Update may take about 15 minutes.
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Don't touch anthing during TMU
Update.
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If fail to update, please update
again.
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1. Telematics unit (TMU)
2. Roof Antenna (GPS)
3. AUX jack
4. AVN head unit
5. Mic
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Connector Pin Specification
No.
Pin Name
Type
From
To
Description (Wiring
Spec.)
1
GND
DC Ground
TMU
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