2019 KIA FORTE charging

Safety features of your vehicle
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Seat Cushion height (if equipped, for driver’s seat)
To change the height of the seat
cushion push the lever upwards or
downwards.
To lower the seat cushion, push the lever down several times.
To raise the seat cushion, push the lever up several
Front seat adjustment - power
(if equipped)
The front seat can be adjusted by
using the control switch located on
the outside of the seat cushion.
Before driving, adjust the seat to the
proper position so as to easily con-
trol the steering wheel, pedals and
switches on the instrument panel.
When in operation, the power seat-
consumes a large amount of electri-
cal power. To prevent unnecessary
charging system drain, don’t adjust
the power seat longer than neces-
sary while the engine is not running.
OBD038061
WARNING- Unattendedchildren
Do not leave children unattend-
ed in the vehicle. Children might
operate features of the vehicle
that could injure them.CAUTION- Power Seating
Do not operate two or more power seat control switches atthe same time. Doing so maydamage the power seat motor orelectrical components.
CAUTION- Power seat
adjustments
The power seating controlsfunction by electronic motor.
Excessive operation may causedamage to the electrical equip-ment.
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• Checking the amount of air conditionerrefrigerant and compressor lubricant . . . . . . . . . . 4-124
Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . 4-125
• Automatic heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . 4-126
• Manual heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . 4-127
• System operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-133
• Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-135
• Checking the amount of air conditionerrefrigerant and compressor lubricant . . . . . . . . . . 4-135
Windshield defrosting and defogging . . . . . . . . . 4-137
• Manual climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-137
• Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-138
• Defogging logic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-139
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-142
• Center console storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-142
• Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14\
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• Sunglass holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-143
Interior features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-144
• Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-144
• Seat warmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-144
• Air ventilation seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-146
• Sunvisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
146
• Sliding armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-147
• Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-148
• USB charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-149 • Wireless smart phone charging system . . . . . . . . . . 4-150
• Clothes hanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-153
• Floor mat anchor (s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-154
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-155
• Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . 4-155
• AUX, USB port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-156
• How vehicle audio works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-156
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-161
• IC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . 4-161
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Features of your vehicle
Electric power steering (EPS)
Power steering uses the motor to
assist you in steering the vehicle. If
the engine is off or if the power steer-
ing system becomes inoperative, the
vehicle may still be steered, but it will
require increased steering effort.
The electric power steering is con-
trolled by the power steering control
unit which senses the steering wheel
torque and vehicle speed to com-
mand the motor.
The steering wheel becomes heavier
as the vehicle’s speed increases and
becomes lighter as the vehicle’s
speed decreases for better control of
the steering wheel.
Should you notice any change in the
effort required to steer during normal
vehicle operation, have the power
steering checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.
✽ ✽NOTICE
The following symptoms may occur
during normal vehicle operation:
• The steering effort is increased
immediately after turning the igni-
tion switch on. This happens as the
system performs the EPS system
diagnostics. When the diagnostics
are completed, the steering wheel
will return to its normal condition
• A click noise may be heard from the EPS relay after the ignition
switch is turned to the ON or
LOCK position.
• Motor noise may be heard when the vehicle is at a stop or at a low
driving speed.
• The steering effort increases if the steering wheel is rotated continu-
ously when the vehicle is not in
motion. However, after a few min-
utes, it will return to its normal
condition.
• When you operate the steering wheel in low temperature, noise
may occur. If the temperature
rises, the noise will likely disap-
pear. This is a normal condition. (Continued)(Continued)
• When the charging system warn-
ing light comes on or the battery
voltage is low (when the alternator
or battery does not operate nor-
mally), the steering wheel may get
heavy and become difficult to con-
trol operate abnormally.
If the Electric Power Steering System
does not operate normally, the warn-
ing light will illuminate on the instru-
ment cluster. The steering wheel may
require increased steering effort.
Take your vehicle to an authorized
Kia dealer and have the vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
STEERING WHEEL
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Features of your vehicle
Lights
One Touch Turn Signal- Off : The one touch turn signalfunction will be deactivated.
- 3, 5, 7 Flashes : The lane change signals will blink 3, 5, or 7 times
when the turn signal lever is
moved slightly.
❈ For more details, refer to “Light” in
this chapter.
Head Lamp Delay - If this item is checked, the headlamp delay function will be acti-
vated. Sound
Volume for Parking Distance
Warning (if equipped)
- Adjust the Parking distance warn-ing volume. (Level 1 ~ 3)
❈ For more details, refer to “Parking
distance warning System” in this
chapter.
- If this itemis is checked, the wel-come sound function will be acti-
vated. Convenience
Welcome Mirror/Light (if equipped) :
- If this item is checked, the wel-come Mirror/light function will be
activated.
Wireless Charging System (if equipped) :
- If this item is checked, the wire-less charging system function will
be activated.
Wiper/Light Display (if equipped) : - If this item is checked, theWiper/Light Display will be activat-
ed.
Gear position pop-up (if equipped) : To activate or deactivate the gear
position pop-up. When activated,
the gear position will be displayed
in the cluster LCD display.
Icy road warning (if equipped) : If this item is checked, the Icy road
warning display will be activated.
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Features of your vehicle
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Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL)
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It remains on until the engine isstarted.
When there is a malfunction with the emission control system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Charging System
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It remains on until the engine isstarted.
When there is a malfunction with either the alternator or electrical
charging system.
CAUTION - Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (MIL)
Driving with the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on maycause damage to the emissioncontrol systems which couldeffect drivability and/or fueleconomy.
CAUTION - Gasoline
Engine
If the Malfunction IndicatorLamp (MIL) illuminates, poten-tial catalytic converter damageis possible which could result inloss of engine power.
In this case, have your vehicleinspected by an authorized Kiadealer as soon as possible.
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Features of your vehicle
If there is a malfunction with either
the alternator or electrical charging
system:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safelocation and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and check the alternator drive belt for looseness
or breakage.
If the belt is adjusted properly,
there may be a problem in the
electrical charging system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer as soon as possible.Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It remains on until the engine isstarted.
When the engine oil pressure is low.
If the engine oil pressure is low:
1.Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
2.Turn the engine off and check the engine oil level (For more details,
refer to “Engine Oil” in section 8). If
the level is low, add oil as required.
If the warning light remains on after
adding oil or if oil is not available,
have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer as soon as
possible.
CAUTION - Engine
damage
If the engine is not stopped immediately after the engine oilpressure warning light is illumi-nated and stays on while theengine is running, seriousengine damage may result.
CAUTION - Engine over-
heating
Do not continue driving with theengine overheated. Otherwise,the engine may be damaged.
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Features of your vehicle
USB charger (if equipped)
The USB car charger allows drivers
to charge their digital devices like
smartphone, and PC tablets.
Connect the device to the USB port
using a manufacturer certified cable
to begin charging.
Power is supplied to the USB car
charger in either the ACC state or
with the ignition on. In order to pre-
vent battery discharge, only connect
digital devices to the USB port with
the ignition on. Use the display
screen of the connected device to
check its charging progress. Your
smartphone or tablet may heat up
while charging.This does not impact life or function
of the device. For safety reasons,
charging will stop if the battery heats
up to temperatures that will negative-
ly affect the device. Not all devices
are supported by the USB charger
and may require additional adapters.
CAUTION
- Use the USB car charger with
the ignition on. Otherwise,vehicle battery dischargedmay occur.
- Use the official USB cable of the digital device to becharged.
- Make sure that any foreign object, drinks, and water donot come into contact with theUSB car charger. Water or for-eign objects can damage theUSB charger.
- Do not connect devices with current consumption exceed-ing 2.1A.
- Do not connect devices that generate excessive electro-magnetic noise. Doing so mayinterrupt the vehicle audio/AVelectronic devices.
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Features of your vehicle
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Wireless smart phone charg-
ing system (if equipped)
The wireless smart phone charging
system is located in front of the cen-
ter console.
Firmly close all doors, and turn the
ignition to ACC or IGN ON. To start
wireless charging, place the smart
phone equipped with wireless charg-
ing function on the wireless charging
pad. For best wireless charging results,
place the smart phone on the center
of the charging pad.
The wireless charging system is
designed for single usage with smart
phones equipped with QI. Please
refer to the smart phone accessory
cover or the smart phone manufac-
turer homepage to check whether
your smart phone supports QI func-
tion.
OBD048404WARNING
If any metallic object such as a
coin is located between the
wireless charging system and
the smart phone, the charging
may be disrupted. Also, the
metallic object may heat up and
potentially damage the charg-
ing system.
(Continued)
- Ensure the devices are cor- rectly connected, failing to doso may cause serious damageto the device. Please note thatdamages due to incorrectusage are not covered by war-ranty service.
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