2017 KIA FORTE Windows

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Driving your vehicle
Outside rearview mirror may not
alert the driver when:
- The outside rearview mirror hous-
ing is very dirty.
- The window is very dirty.
- The windows are tinted very dark.This device complies with
Industry Canada licence-exempt
RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause inter-
ference, and
(2) This device must accept any
interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired
operation of the device.

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Driving your vehicle
• Remember, your vehicle does not
require extended warm-up. After
the engine has started, allow the
engine to run for 10 to 20 seconds
prior to placing the vehicle in gear.
In very cold weather, however, give
your engine a slightly longer warm-
up period.
• Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine.
Lugging is driving too slowly in a
very high gear resulting in engine
bucking. If this happens, shift to a
lower gear. Over-revving is racing
the engine beyond its safe limit.
This can be avoided by shifting at
the recommended speed.• Use your air conditioning sparingly.
The air conditioning system is
operated by engine power so your
fuel economy is reduced when you
use it.
• Open windows at high speeds can
reduce fuel economy.
• Fuel economy is reduced by cross-
winds and headwinds. To help off-
set some of this loss, slow down
when driving in these conditions.
Keeping a vehicle in good operating
condition is important both for econ-
omy and safety. Therefore, have an
authorized Kia dealer perform
scheduled inspections and mainte-
nance.
WARNING- Engine off
during
motion
Never turn the engine off to
coast down hills or anytime the
vehicle is in motion. The power
steering and power brakes will
not function properly without
the engine running. In addition,
turning off the ignition while
driving could engage the steer-
ing wheel lock resulting in loss
of vehicle steering. Keep the
engine on and downshift to an
appropriate gear for engine
braking effect.

Maintenance
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APPEARANCE CARE
Exterior care
Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warning
and caution statements that appear
on the label.
Finish maintenance
Washing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish
from rust and deterioration, wash it
thoroughly and frequently at least
once a month with lukewarm or cold
water.If you use your vehicle for off-road
driving, you should wash it after each
off-road trip. Pay special attention to
the removal of any accumulation of
salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign mate-
rials. Make sure the drain holes in the
lower edges of the doors and rocker
panels are kept clear and clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial pollution and similar
deposits can damage your vehicle’s
finish if not removed immediately.
Even prompt washing with plain water
may not completely remove all these
deposits. A mild soap, safe for use on
painted surfaces, may be used.
After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-
oughly with lukewarm or cold water.
Do not allow soap to dry on the finish.
After washing the vehicle, test the
brakes while driving slowly to see if
they have been affected by water. If
braking performance is impaired, dry
the brakes by applying them lightly
while maintaining a slow forward
speed.
CAUTION - Headlight
Lens
To prevent damage, do not
clean headlight lens with chem-
ical solvents or strong deter-
gents.
CAUTION
• Do not use strong soap, chem-
ical detergents or hot water,
and do not wash the vehicle in
direct sunlight or when the
body of the vehicle is warm.
• Be careful when washing the
side windows of your vehicle.
Especially, with high-pressure
water. Water may leak through
the windows and wet the inte-
rior.
• To prevent damage to the
plastic parts and lamps, do
not clean with chemical sol-
vents or strong detergents.

Maintenance
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Cleaning the upholstery and inte-
rior trim
Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt from
vinyl with a whisk broom or vacuum
cleaner. Clean vinyl surfaces with a
vinyl cleaner.
Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt from fab-
ric with a whisk broom or vacuum
cleaner. Clean with a mild soap solu-
tion recommended for upholstery or
carpets. Remove fresh spots imme-
diately with a fabric spot cleaner. If
fresh spots do not receive immediate
attention, the fabric can be stained
and its color can be affected. Also, its
fire-resistant properties can be
reduced if the material is not proper-
ly maintained.
Using anything but recommended
cleaners and procedures may affect
the fabric’s appearance and fire-
resistant properties.
Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt
webbing
Clean the belt webbing with any mild
soap solution recommended for
cleaning upholstery or carpet. Follow
the instructions provided with the
soap. Do not bleach or re-dye the
webbing because this may weaken it.
Cleaning the interior window glass
If the interior glass surfaces of the
vehicle become fogged (that is, cov-
ered with an oily, greasy or waxy
film), they should be cleaned with
glass cleaner. Follow the directions
on the glass cleaner container.
Taking care of leather seats
• Vacuum the seat periodically to
remove dust and sand on the seat.
It will prevent abrasion or damage of
the leather and maintain its quality.
• Wipe the natural leather seat cover
often with dry or soft cloth.
• Sufficient use of a leather protec-
tive may prevent abrasion of the
cover and helps maintain the color.
Be sure to read the instructions
and consult a specialist when
using leather coating or protective
agents.
• Leather with bright colors(beige,
cream beige) is easily contaminat-
ed and clear in appearance. Clean
the seats frequently.
• Avoid wiping with wet cloth. It may
cause the surface to crack.
CAUTION - Rear windows
Do not scrape or scratch the
inside of the rear window. This
may result in damage to the rear
window defroster grid.

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Maintenance
Canister
Fuel vapors generated inside the fuel
tank are absorbed and stored in the
onboard canister. When the engine is
running, the fuel vapors absorbed in
the canister are drawn into the surge
tank through the purge control sole-
noid valve.
Purge Control Solenoid Valve
(PCSV)
The purge control solenoid valve is
controlled by the Engine Control
Module (ECM); when the engine
coolant temperature is low during
idling, the PCSV closes so that evap-
orated fuel is not taken into the
engine. After the engine warms up
during ordinary driving, the PCSV
opens to introduce evaporated fuel to
the engine.
3. Exhaust emission control
system
The Exhaust Emission Control
System is a highly effective system
which controls exhaust emissions
while maintaining good vehicle per-
for mance.
Vehicle modifications
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification of your vehicle could
affect its performance, safety or
durability and may even violate gov-
ernmental safety and emissions reg-
ulations.
In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from any modifi-
cation may not be covered under
warranty.
• If you use unauthorized electronic
devices, it may cause the vehicle to
operate abnormally, wire damage,
battery discharge and fire. For your
safety, do not use unauthorized
electronic devices.
Engine exhaust gas precautions
(carbon monoxide)
• Carbon monoxide can be present
with other exhaust fumes.
Therefore, if you smell exhaust
fumes of any kind inside your vehi-
cle, have it inspected and repaired
immediately. If you ever suspect
exhaust fumes are coming into
your vehicle, drive it only with all
the windows fully open. Have your
vehicle checked and repaired
immediately.
WARNING - Exhaust
Engine exhaust gases contain
carbon monoxide (CO). Though
colorless and odorless, it is
dangerous and could be lethal if
inhaled. Follow the instructions
on this page to avoid CO poi-
soning.

Index
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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-64
LKAS function change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-71
LKAS malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-70
LKAS operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65
LCD windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-64
LCD modes (for Type B, C instrument cluster) . . . 4-69
Over view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-64
Liftgate (5 Door). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Closing the liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Emergency liftgate safety release. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
Opening the liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-85
Front lights replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-85
High mounted stop lamp replacement . . . . . . . . . . . 7-95
Interior lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-98
License plate lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . 7-97
Outside Mirrors with Turn Signal Indicators . . . . . . 7-89
Rear combination lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . 7-90
Lighting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-99
AFLS (Adaptive Front Lighting System) . . . . . . . 4-104
Battery saver function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-99
Daytime running light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-104
Front fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-103
Headlight escort function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-99High beam operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-101
Lighting control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-100
Turn signals and lane change signals . . . . . . . . . . . 4-102
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Owner maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Manual climate control system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-114
Air conditioning refrigerant label . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-123
Checking the amount of air conditioner
refrigerant and compressor lubricant . . . . . . . . . . 4-123
Climate control air filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-122
Heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-115
System operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-120
Manual transaxle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Good driving practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Manual transaxle operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49
Inside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49
Outside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Owner maintenance schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
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Index
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-89
Certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-92
Tire and loading information label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-89
Vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-94
Base curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-94
Cargo weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-94
GAW (Gross axle weight) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-94
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-94
GVW (Gross vehicle weight). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-94
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-94
Vehicle curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-94
Warning and indicator lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-79
Indicator Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-87
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-79
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
Weight/volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Welcome system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-112
Headlamp welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-112
Interior light welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-112
Puddle lamp and pocket lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-112
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
Windshield defrosting and defogging. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-134Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-135
Defogging logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-136
Manual climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-134
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-86
Carry emergency equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-88
Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary . . . . . . . 5-87
Check battery and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-87
Check spark plugs and ignition system . . . . . . . . . . 5-87
Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath . . . . 5-88
Don't let your parking brake freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-88
Snowy or Icy conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-86
To keep locks from freezing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-87
Use approved window washer anti-freeze
in system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-87
Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant. . . . . . . . . 5-87
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
Wipers and washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-105
Rear window wiper and washer switch (5 Door) . . 4-107
Windshield washers (Front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-106
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-105
W