2017 KIA FORTE Owners Manual

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Features of your vehicle
A : Wiper speed control (front)
· HI – High wiper speed
· LO – Low wiper speed
· INT – Intermittent wipe
· OFF – Off
· MIST – Single wipe
B : Intermittent control wipe time
adjustment
C : Wash with brief wipes (front)*
D : Rear wiper/washer control
· /ON – Continuous wipe
· ---/INT – Intermittent wipe
· O/OFF – Off
E : Wash with brief wipes (rear)
* : if equippedWindshield wipers
Operates as follows when the igni-
tion switch is turned ON.
MIST : For a single wiping cycle,
push the lever upward and
release it. The wipers will
operate continuously if the
lever is held in this position.
OFF : Wiper is not in operation
INT : Wiper operates intermittently at
the same wiping intervals. Use
this mode in a light rain or mist.
To vary the speed setting, turn
the speed control knob.
LO : Normal wiper speed
HI : Fast wiper speed
If there is a heavy accumulation of
snow or ice on the windshield, defrost
the windshield for about 10 minutes,
or until the snow and/or ice is
removed before using the windshield
wipers to ensure proper operation.
WIPERS AND WASHERS
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Windshield washers (front)
In the OFF position, pull the lever
gently toward you to spray washer
fluid on the windshield and to run the
wipers 1-3 cycles.
Use this function when the wind-
shield is dirty.
The spray and wiper operation will
continue until you release the lever. If
the washer does not work, check the
washer fluid level.
If the fluid level is not sufficient, you
add appropriate non-abrasive wind-
shield washer fluid to the washer
reservoir.The reservoir filler neck is located in
the front of the engine compartment
on the passenger side.
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CAUTION - Washer pump
To prevent possible damage to
the washer pump, do not oper-
ate the washer when the fluid
reservoir is empty.
CAUTION - Wiper position
When washing the vehicle, set
the wiper switch in the off posi-
tion to stop the auto wiper oper-
ation. The wiper may operate
and be damaged if the switch is
set in the AUTO mode while
washing the vehicle.
WARNING - Obscured
visibility
Do not use the washer in freez-
ing temperatures without first
warming the windshield with
the defrosters; the washer solu-
tion could freeze on the wind-
shield and obscure your vision.
CAUTION - Wipers &
windshields
• To prevent possible damage
to the wipers or windshield,
do not operate the wipers
when the windshield is dry.
• To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline,
kerosene, paint thinner, or
other solvents on or near them.
• To prevent damage to the
wiper arms and other compo-
nents, do not attempt to move
the wipers manually.

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Features of your vehicle
Rear window wiper and wash-
er switch (5 door) (if equipped)
The rear window wiper and washer
switch is located at the end of the
wiper and washer switch lever. Turn
the switch to desired position to
operate the rear wiper and washer.
ON - Normal wiper operation
INT - Intermittent wipe
OFF - Wiper is not in operationPush the lever away from you to
spray rear washer fluid and to run the
rear wipers 1~3 cycles. The spray
and wiper operation will continue
until you release the lever.
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Do not use the interior lights for
extended periods when the engine is
not running.
It may cause battery discharge.Automatic turn off function
(if equipped)
The interior lights automatically turn
off approximately 20 minutes after
the ignition switch is turned off.
If your vehicle is equipped with the
theft alarm system, the interior lights
automatically turn off approximately
3 seconds after the system is in
armed stage.
Map lamp (if equipped)
Push the lens (1) to turn the map lamp
on or off. This light produces a spot
beam for convenient use as a map
lamp at night or as a personal lamp for
the driver and front passenger.
INTERIOR LIGHT
WARNING - Interior light
Do not use the interior lights
when driving in the dark. The
glare from the interior lights
may obstruct your view and
cause an accident.
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Features of your vehicle
• DOOR (2) :
In the DOOR position, the map
lamp and the room lamp come on
when any door is opened regard-
less of the ignition switch position.
When doors are unlocked by the
transmitter (or smart key), the map
lamp and the room lamp come on
for approximately 30 seconds as
long as any door is not open.
The map lamp and the room lamp
go out gradually after approximate-
ly 30 seconds if the door is closed.
However, if the ignition switch is
ON or all doors are locked, the
map lamp and the room lamp will
turn off immediately. If a door is
opened with the ignition switch in
the ACC or LOCK position, the
map lamp and the room lamp stays
on for about 20 minutes. However,
if a door is opened with the ignition
switch in the ON position, the map
lamp and the room lamp stays on
continuously. If the type B room
lamp switch is OFF, it doesn't work.• OFF (3) : The lights turn off even if
a door is opened.
When the lamp is
turned ON by pressing
the lens (1), the lamp
does not turn off even
if the switch (2) is in the
OFF position.
• ON (4) : The map lamp and the
room lamp stay on at all
times.Room lamp
To turn the room lamp ON or OFF,
push the switch.
If your vehicle is not equipped with a
map lamp, the room lamp will also
turn on or off as follows.
- The room lamp comes on when a
door is opened. The lamps go out
after approximately 30 seconds.
- The room lamp comes on for
approximately 30 seconds when
doors are unlocked with a trans-
mitter or smart key as long as the
doors are not opened.
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- The room lamp will stay on for
approximately 20 minutes if a
door is opened with the ignition
switch in the ACC or LOCK/OFF
position.
- The room lamp will stay on con-
tinuously if the door is opened
with the ignition switch in the ON
position.
- The room lamp will go out imme-
diately if the ignition switch is
changed to the ON position or all
doors are locked.Luggage room lamp
The luggage room lamp comes on
when the trunk (liftgate) is opened.The luggage lamp comes on as long
as the trunk lid (liftgate) is open. To
prevent unnecessary charging sys-
tem drain, close the trunk lid (liftgate)
securely after using the luggage
room.
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Features of your vehicle
Glove box lamp
The glove box lamp comes on when
the glove box is opened. To prevent
unnecessary charging system drain,
close the glove box securely after
use.
Vanity mirror lamp (if equipped)
Push the switch to turn the light on or
off.
• : The lamp will turn on if this
button is pressed.
• : The lamp will turn off if this
button is pressed.
Always have the switch in the off
position when the vanity mirror lamp
is not in use. If the sunvisor is closed
without turning the lamp off, it may
discharge the battery or damage the
sunvisor.
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Headlamp welcome
When the headlight(light switch in the
headlight or AUTO position) is on and
all doors (and trunk/liftgate) are
locked and closed, the headlight,
position light and tail light will come
on for 15 seconds if any of the below
is performed.
• Without smart key system
- When the door unlock button is
pressed on the transmitter.
• With the smart key system
- When the door unlock button is
pressed on the smart key.
At this time, if you press the door lock
button (on the transmitter or smart
key), the lights will turn off immediately.
Interior light welcome
When the interior light switch is in the
DOOR position and all doors (and
trunk/liftgate) are locked and closed,
the room lamp will come on for 30
seconds if any of the below is per-
for med.
• Without smart key system
- When the door unlock button is
pressed on the transmitter.
• With the smart key system
- When the door unlock button is
pressed on the smart key.
- When the button of the outside
door handle is pressed.
At this time, if you press the door lock
button, the lamps will turn off imme-
diately.
Puddle lamp and pocket lamp
(if equipped)
When all doors are locked and
closed, the puddle lamp and pocket
lamp will come on for 15 seconds if
any of the below is performed.
• With the smart key system
- When the door unlock button is
pressed on the smart key.
- When the button of the outside
door handle is pressed.
- When the vehicle is approached
with the smart key in possession.
At this time, if you press the door lock
button, the lamps will turn off imme-
diately.
WELCOME SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)