2011 KIA Forte ECO mode

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Malfunction indicator lamp
(MIL) (check engine light)
This indicator is part of the Engine
Control System which monitors various
emission control system components. If
this indicator illuminates while driving, it
indicates that a potential malfunction has
been detected somewhere in the emis-
sion control system.
This indicator will also illuminates when
the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, and will go off in a few seconds
after the engine is started. If it illuminates
while driving, or does not illuminate when
the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, take your vehicle to the nearest
authorized KIA dealer and have the sys-
tem checked.
Generally, your vehicle will continue to be
drivable, but have the system checked by
an authorized KIA dealer promptly.
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ESC indicator (ElectronicStability Control) (if equipped)
The ESC indicator will illuminate when
the ignition switch is turned ON, but
should go off after approximately 3 sec-
onds. When the ESC is on, it monitors
the driving conditions. Under normal driv-
ing conditions, the ESC indicator will
remain off. When a slippery or low trac-
tion condition is encountered, the ESC
will operate, and the ESC indicator will
blink to indicate the ESC is operating.
The ESC indicator stays on when the
ESC may have a malfunction. Take your
car to an authorized KIA dealer and have
the system checked.
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ESC OFF indicator (if equipped)
The ESC OFF indicator will illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned ON,
but should go off after approximately 3
seconds. To switch to ESC OFF mode,
press the ESC OFF button. The ESC
OFF indicator will illuminate indicating
the ESC is deactivated.
CAUTION
Prolonged driving with the
Emission Control SystemMalfunction Indicator Light illumi-nated may cause damage to theemission control systems which could effect drivability and/or fueleconomy.

If the EmissionControl System
Malfunction Indicator Light illumi- nates, potential catalytic converterdamage. This could result in lossof engine power. Have the EngineControl System inspected as soonas possible by an authorized KIAdealer.

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ECOMINDERTMindicator
(if equipped)
The ECOMINDERTMindicator is dis-
played to help you improve fuel efficiency
when you are driving.
The ECOMINDER
TMindicator will turn
the ECO light green on the instrument
panel when you are driving fuel effi-
ciently in the ECO ON mode.
If you don't want the indicator dis-
played, you can turn the ECO ON
mode to OFF mode by pressing the
TRIP button.
When the instant fuel consumption mode(if equipped) is displayed on the
LCD display or the system is not work-
ing properly, the indicator turns off. If
the indicator turns off when the instant
fuel consumption mode or ECO OFF
mode is not selected, have the system
checked by an authorized KIA dealer
as soon as possible.
The fuel efficiency depends on the dri- ver's driving habit and road condition.
The system stops operating when the transaxle is in the P (Park), R
(Reverse), N (Neutral) position or
sports mode, or when the instant fuel
consumption mode is selected.
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LCD display warning (if equipped)
Door Open
This warning illuminates when a door is
not closed securely.
The indicator displays which door is
opened.
Low Battery
This warning indicates a malfunction of
either the generator or electrical charging
system.
If the warning illuminates while the vehi-
cle is in motion:
1. Drive to the nearest safe location.
2. With the engine off, check the genera- tor drive belt for looseness or break-
age.
3. If the belt is adjusted properly, a prob- lem exists somewhere in the electrical
charging system. Have an authorized
KIA dealer correct the problem as soon
as possible.ECOECOMINDERTM WARNING
Don't keep watching the “ECO”
ECOMINDERTM indicator while driv-
ing. It may distract you while driv-
ing and cause an accident that
could result in severe personal
injury.

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Air conditioning system operation tips
If the vehicle has been parked in direct
sunlight during hot weather, open the
windows for a short time to let the hot
air inside the vehicle escape.
To help reduce moisture inside of the windows on rainy or humid days,
decrease the humidity inside the vehi-
cle by operating the air conditioning
system.
During air conditioning system opera- tion, you may occasionally notice a
slight change in engine speed as the
air conditioning compressor cycles.
This is a normal system operation
characteristic.
Use the air conditioning system every month only for a few minutes to ensure
maximum system performance.
When using the air conditioning sys- tem, you may notice clear water drip-
ping (or even puddling) on the ground
under the passenger side of the vehi-
cle. This is a normal system operation
characteristic. Operating the air conditioning system
in the recirculated air position provides
maximum cooling, however, continual
operation in this mode may cause the
air inside the vehicle to become stale.
During cooling operation, you may occasionally notice a misty air flow
because of rapid cooling and humid air
intake. This is a normal system opera-
tion characteristic.
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Climate control air filter
The climate control air filter installed
behind the glove box filters the dust or
other pollutants that come into the vehi-
cle from the outside through the heating
and air conditioning system. If dust or
other pollutants accumulate in the filter
over a period of time, the air flow from the
air vents may decrease, resulting in
moisture accumulation on the inside of
the windshield even when the outside
(fresh) air position is selected. If this hap-
pens, have the climate control air filter
replaced by an authorized KIA dealer.
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Outside air
Recirculatedair
Climate control
air filter Blower
Evaporator
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Temperature conversion
You can switch the temperature mode
between Fahrenheit to Centigrade as fol-
lows:
While pressing the OFF button, press the
AUTO button for 3 seconds or more.
The display will change from Fahrenheit
to Centigrade, or from Centigrade to
Fahrenheit.
If the battery has been discharged or dis-
connected, the temperature mode dis-
play will reset to Centigrade.
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Outside thermometer
The current outside temperature is dis-
played in 1°C (1°F) increments. The tem-
perature range is between -40°C ~ 60°C
(-40°F~140°F).
The outside temperature on the display
may not change immediately like a
general thermometer to prevent the
driver from being inattentive.
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Air intake control
The air intake control is used to select
outside (fresh) air position or recirculated
air position.
To change the air intake control position,
push the control button.
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Defogging logic
To reduce the probability of fogging up
inside of the windshield, the air intake or
air conditioning are controlled automati-
cally according to certain conditions such
as or position. To cancel or
return to the defogging logic, do the fol-
lowings.
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Manual climate control system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi-tion.
2. Turn the mode selection knob to the defrost position ( ).
3. Push the air intake control button at least 5 times within 3 seconds.
The indicator light in the air intake control
button will blink 3 times with 0.5 second
of interval. It indicates that the defogging
logic is canceled or returned to the pro-
grammed status.
If the battery has been discharged or dis-
connected, it resets to the defog logic
status.
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Automatic climate control system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi- tion.
2. Select the defroster position pressing the defroster button ( ).
3. While pressing the air conditioning button (A/C), press the air intake con-
trol button ( ) at least 5 times with-
in 3 seconds.
The A/C display blinks 3 times with 0.5
second of interval. It indicates that the
defogging logic is canceled or returned to
the programmed status.
If the battery has been discharged or dis-
connected, it resets to the defog logic
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Steering wheel audio control
(if equipped)
The steering wheel audio control button
is installed to promote safe driving.
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VOLUME ( / )
• Push the lever up to increase volume.
Push the lever down to decrease vol-ume.
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MUTE
Press the MUTE button to cancel thesound.
Press the MUTE button again to acti- vate the sound.
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MODE
Press the button to select Radio or CD
(compact disc).
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SEEK/PRESET ( / )
The SEEK/PRESET button has different
functions base on the system mode. For
the following functions the button should
be pressed for 0.8 second or more.
RADIO mode
It will function as the AUTO SEEK select
button.
CDP mode
It will function as the FF/REW button.
CDC mode
It will function as the DISC UP/DOWN
button. If the SEEK button is pressed for less
than 0.8 second, it will work as follows in
each mode.
RADIO mode
It will function as the PRESET STATION
select buttons.
CDP mode
It will function as the TRACK UP/DOWN
button.
CDC mode
It will function as the TRACK UP/DOWN
button.
Detailed information for audio control
buttons is described in the following
pages in this section.
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Bluetooth hands-free
(if equipped)
You can use the phone wirelessly by
using the Bluetooth.
Detailed information for the Bluetooth
hands-free is described in the Audio sys-
tem section.
CAUTION
Do not operate the audio remote
control buttons simultaneously.
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Features of your vehicle
1. FM/AM Selection Button
Turns to FM or AM mode, and toggles
FM1 ➟ FM2 ➟AM ➟ FM1 ➟... when the
button is pressed each time.
2. Automatic Channel Selection Button
] button is pressed, it
reduces the band frequency by 200 kHz
to automatically select a channel. Stops
at the previous frequency if no channel is
found.
] button is pressed, it increases the band frequency by 200
kHz to automatically select a channel.
Stops at the previous frequency if no
channel is found.
3. Power ON/OFF Button & Volume Control Knob
Turns on/off the set when the IGNITION
SWITCH is on ACC or ON. If the button
is turned to the right, it increases the vol-
ume and left, decreases the volume.
4. SCAN Button
When the button is pressed, the frequen-
cies will become increased and receive
the corresponding broadcasts. This func-
tion will play the frequencies for 5 sec-
onds each and find other broadcasts as
the frequency increases. Press the but-
ton again when desiring to continue lis-
tening to the currently playing broadcast.
5. SETUP Button
Press this button to turn to the TEXT
SCROLL, SDVC and P.BASS adjustment
mode. If no action is taken for 5 seconds
after pressing the button, it will return to
the play mode. (After entering SETUP
mode, move between items using the
left, right and PUSH functions of the
[TUNE] button.)
The setup items changes from TEXT
SCROLL
↔ SDVC ↔ P.BASS ↔ SIRIUS↔ PHONE...

This function is used to display charac-
ters longer than the LCD text display and
can be turned ON/OFF through the vol-
ume controller.
This function automatically adjusts the
volume level according to the speed of
the vehicle and can be turned ON/OFF
through the volume controller.

This function creates virtual sound
effects and allows adjustments to the
BASS level.
HIGH
➟MID ➟LOW ➟OFF
6. Manual Channel Selection
Knob & SETUP Button
Rotate the knob clockwise by one notch
to increase frequency by 50 kHz from
current frequency.
Rotate the knob counterclockwise by one
notch to decrease frequency by 50 kHz
from current frequency.
Pressing the button changes the BASS,
MIDDLE, TREBLE, FADER and BAL-
ANCE TUNE mode. The mode selected
is shown on the display. After selecting
each mode, rotate the Audio control knob
clockwise or counterclockwise.

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Features of your vehicle
1. CD Loading Slot
Please face printed side upward and
gently press in. When the ignition switch
is on ACC or ON and power is off, power
is automatically turned on if the CD is
loaded. This CDP supports only 12 cm
CD. If VCD or Data CD are loaded,
"Reading Error" message will appear
and the CD will be ejected.
2. CD Eject Button
Press [ ] button to eject the CD during
CD playback. This button is enabled
when ignition switch is off.
3. CD Selection Button
If there is a CD in the CD DECK it turns
to CD mode then it toggles.
If there is no CD, then it displays the
message "No Media" and returns to the
previous mode.
4. Automatic Track SelectionButton
Press [TRACK ] button for less than
0.8 second to play from the beginning
of current song.
Press [TRACK ] button for less than
0.8 second and press again within 1
second to play the previous song.
Press [TRACK ] button for 0.8 or
longer to initiate reverse direction high
speed sound search of current song.
Press [TRACK ] button for less than
0.8 second to play the next song.
Press [TRACK ] button for 0.8 or
longer to initiate high speed sound
search of current song.
5. RANDOM Play Button
Turns on/off the randomization of the
play list of files in the currently played
DISC. To cancel the mode, press the but-
ton once again.
6. REPEAT Button
Repeats current song when the button is
pressed for less than 0.8 second.
Repeats the entire DISC when the button
is pressed for 0.8 second or longer.
7. CD Indicator (PA710)
When car ignition switch is ACC or ON
and if the CD is loaded, this indicator is
lighted. If the CD is ejected the light is
turned off.
8. SCAN Play Button
Scans each song in the CD for 10 sec-
onds each. To cancel the mode, press
the button once again.
9. INFO Button
Displays the information of the current CD
TRACK in the order of DISC TITLE ➟DISC ARTIST ➟ TRACK TITLE ➟ TRACK
ARTIST ➟ TOTAL TRACK ➟PLAY
SCREEN ➟ DISC TITLE ➟... (not dis-
played if the information is not available
on the DISC.)
10. FOLDER Moving Button
Press [FOLDER ] button to move to
child folder of the current folder and
display the first song in the folder.
Press TUNE/ENTER knob to move to
the folder displayed. It will play the first
song in the folder.