Ever since my dad bought his 2015 Kia Ceed, we’ve struggled with updating the navigation maps. It’s pretty awkward when we encounter newer roads that aren’t on the system. After some research, I found that there’s an update program you can download, which then needs to be transferred to a USB thumb drive since this model doesn’t have an SD slot.
I’ve already put the update onto the USB drive, but now I’m stuck because the car won’t recognize the update. No matter how many times I insert the USB drive into the USB slot, nothing happens, and I can’t find any option in the settings to make the system search for the update. The USB drive itself works fine—it’s a 32 GB drive—so I’m really at a loss for what I’m doing wrong.
Any ideas on how to get the car to recognize the update?
Have you checked the USB drive’s format? The navigation system may only support FAT32. Additionally, ensure there are no hidden files or folders on the drive that could be causing problems. It’s definitely worth trying.
Having to cope with the update issue seems irritating. Certain automobile systems only support the FAT32 file system, so make sure the USB device is formatted in that manner. Make sure the update file is located in the right directory structure by double checking. Your best bet could be to get in touch with Kia support if all else fails.
Make sure you’ve downloaded the correct update file for your specific Kia Ceed model and year.
Sometimes, there are different versions for different regions. Once you’ve verified this, try formatting the USB drive to FAT32 before transferring the update.
This is the preferred format for most car navigation systems. If that doesn’t work, check the USB drive’s compatibility with your car’s system.
Some drives might be too large or have specific formatting requirements.