2021 KIA FORTE ignition

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Idle, Stop & Go Video
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QR CODEIdle, Stop & Go (ISG) System
The ISG system is designed to reduce fuel consumption by automatically shutting
down the engine when the vehicle is at a standstill.
When the ISG system is ON and the vehicle is at a standstill, the engine will stop,
and the green AUTO STOP indicator A on the instrument cluster will illuminate.
The engine will restart when the brake pedal is released or the shift lever is moved
from D (Drive) to the R (Reverse) position or to Manual Shift mode. When engine
restarts, the green AUTO STOP indicator on the instrument cluster will turn off.
To deactivate the ISG System, press the ISG OFF button B. If you press again, the
system will be activated.
REMINDERS:
•ISG is active by default at vehicle startup. When ignition is cycled, ISG will turn ON again
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Under certain conditions, the engine will restart automatically even if the brake pedal is still depressed
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If the AUTO STOP indicator is continuously blinking yellow and the ISG button LED is on, please contact an authorized Kia dealer

•If the AUTO STOP indicator A is solid yellow, the system is functional, but just has not met all its enabling criteria to activate ISG at that time.
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The ISG system is disabled when:
•A seat belt is unfastened
•The hood or a door is opened
•Battery condition is poor
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The front or rear defroster is turned on
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Engine coolant temperature is low
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The outside ambient temperature is too low/high
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Emission control devices activate
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The vehicle is on a steep slope
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Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation.
See section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
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Automatic Climate Control ( Type B)
Face-Level
Bi-Level
F lo o r- L evel
Floor/Defrost- Level
REMINDERS:
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Continuous use of the climate control system in the recirculated air position may allow humidity to increase inside the vehicle which may fog the glass and obscure visibility
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Pressing any button during AUTO operation will deactivate the AUTO function and switch to manual mode, except for Temperature Control
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When in AUTO mode, Air Flow mode and Fan Speed do not display on the Climate Control Display
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Warm air may flow in through vents if Recirculated Air button is not pressed ON (LED lit)

•Defrost mode activates A /C and opens Fresh Air Vent to help dehumidify the air and improve Defroster performance
•During Auto Operation, the A /C indicator will NOT illuminate. The fan speed, air intake, air flow and air conditioning may automatically be engaged at any time to reach desired temperature and reduce humidity
•Keep the inside glass as clean as possible to reduce window fogging

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Climate Control Auto Function
1. Select AUTO for Full Auto Operation. Press
once for the air flow high setting, twice for
medium setting and once more for the lower
setting. The AUTO setting automatically
controls the airflow modes, fan speeds, air
intake and air conditioning according to the
temperature setting selected
2. Set desired Temperature
3. Press SYNC to synchronize driver and
passenger temperature
Air Flow Modes
To select Air Flow Modes, press the Mode
selection buttons:
Defrost Outside Windshield:
1. Set Fan Speed to the highest position
2. Set Temperature to Hot
3. Press the Front Defrost button
Defog Inside Windshield:
1. Set Fan Speed to highest position
2. Set Temperature to highest position
3. Press the Front Defrost button
Fan speed control buttons
Rear windshield defroster buttonFront windshield defroster buttonAir flow mode selection button
Passenger’s temperature control knob
Air conditioning on/off button
Recirculated air buttonAir intake button
Dual temperature control button
System off button
Driver’s temperature control knobAutomatic climate control button
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AUTO
OFF SYNC
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REAR
Auto Defogging System (ADS) Video
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Auto Defogging System (ADS):
Auto defogging is designed to reduce the fogging up of the inside of the
windshield by automatically sensing the moisture of the inside of the windshield.
The system will automatically change to defrost mode when needed.
Auto Defogging is set ON by default and will operate when the Climate Control system is ON. To cancel Auto
Defogging, press the Front Defrost button for three seconds, when the ignition is in on (ADS OFF icon will
illuminate). To turn Auto Defogging on again, press the Front Defrost button for three seconds.
Your Automatic Climate Control system may differ from those in the illustrations. Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
CENTER PANEL
CENTER PANEL

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The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) system utilizes
an electric motor to engage the parking brake.
Applying the Parking Brake
Depress the brake pedal and pull up the EPB
switch A. Ensure that the indicator light is
illuminated on the instrument cluster.
Releasing the Parking Brake
The EPB will automatically release when the
shifter is placed in Reverse or Drive.
To release EPB manually, depress the brake pedal, then press the
EPB switch A, with the ignition switch in the ON position. Ensure
that the indicator light is OFF.
Auto Hold temporarily maintains the vehicle at
a standstill even though the brake pedal is not
depressed after the driver brings the vehicle to a
complete stop by depressing the brake pedal. Auto
Hold can be turned ON/OFF using the AUTO HOLD
button B on the center panel below the gear shift.
Before Auto Hold will operate, the driver’s door,
engine hood and trunk must be closed.
The AUTO HOLD indicator on the Instrument
Cluster has four states:
White: Standby – With vehicle in Park and at a
standstill, when the AUTO HOLD button B
is pressed on, the indicator will illuminate white.
While driving the vehicle (vehicle is not at a
standstill), the Auto Hold indicator will remain white.
Green: Engaged – When coming to a complete
stop by depressing the brake pedal, the Auto Hold
indicator changes from white to green.
Off (not illuminated) – The indicator will turn OFF when the AUTO HOLD button B is manually pressed OFF or when the EPB is manually turned ON.
Yellow: Malfunction – When the indicator is illuminated yellow, there may be a
system malfunction. Take your vehicle to a local Kia dealer.
REMINDERS:
• Auto Hold only operates when vehicle is in Drive or Neutral. Auto Hold turns off when the ignition is cycled
• To reduce the risk of an accident, do not activate Auto Hold while driving downhill, backing up or parking your vehicle
• Do not solely rely on the Auto Hold system to keep the vehicle stopped. Always pay attention to traf fic and road conditions, and be prepared to depress the brakes
Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Video
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AUTO
HOLD
OFF
SHIFT
LOCK
RELEASEP
R
N D
+
_
DRIVE
MODE
(Located below gear shift)
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)Auto Hold

•When leaving your keys with parking lot attendants or valet, make sure to inform them how to operate the EPB
•Pull up and hold EPB switch for 3 seconds to increase brake pressure if parked on a decline or incline
•If parked on a steep incline, pull up the EPB switch for more than 3 seconds for a firmer EPB application
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REMINDERS:
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As a bulb check, the EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON
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If the warning light does not illuminate temporarily, or continues to remain lit, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked
•The EPB should not be operated while the vehicle is moving
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A click or electric brake motor sound may be heard while operating or releasing the EPB, but these conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB is functioning properly
Refer to page 4 for location of Instrument Cluster indicators. Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information. For illustrative purposes only. Your actual display, buttons and/or features may vary.
AB
CENTER PANEL
CENTER PANEL

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SeatbackLumbarSeatSeat Cushion
Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat*†1 6
Move/Press controls to adjust Seat forward/backward, Seat Cushion
tilt up/down, Seatback forward/backward or Lumbar up/down/
forward/backward.
REMINDER: Do not attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control of the vehicle.
For illustrative purposes only. Your actual display, buttons and/or features may vary.
Refer to section 3 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
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SET
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Driver Position Memory System†1 6
The integrated system stores into memory the position of the Driver’s
Seat and the Outside Rearview Mirrors.
To store a seating position into memory, first place the shifter into P
(Park) while the ignition is ON. Then:
1. Adjust the driver’s seat and outside mirrors
2. Press the SET button A on the control panel. System will beep once
3. Press one of the memory buttons B within 5 seconds. The system
will beep twice when memory has been stored
4. “Driver (1 or 2) set is memorized” will appear on the instrument
cluster LCD screen
REMINDER: Do not attempt to operate the driver position memory system while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control of the vehicle.
(Buttons located on Driver’s Door Panel)
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B
Refer to section 3 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.SEATING
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Automatic turn off function*
The interior lights automatically
turn off approximately 30 seconds
after the ignition or Engine Start /
Stop button* is OFF.
Map Lamp/Room Lamp
Operation – Push the lens A to
turn the map lamp ON/OFF. This
light produces a spot beam for
convenient use as a map lamp or as
a personal lamp for the driver or the
front passenger.
Map/Room Lamp Button –
Press button B to turn the front
and rear room lamps on and off.
Door Mode Button – Press button C to enable or disable Door
Mode. In Door Mode, the map and room lamps turn on when any
door is opened. When all doors are locked or the ignition is on, the
map and room lamp will turn off immediately.
Rear Room Lamps – Press the button D to turn the rear passenger
lamp ON/OFF.
Panoramic Sunroof with
Power Sunshade*
The Sunroof and Sunshade operation is
controlled through a multi-directional switch/
lever. The ignition or Engine Start /Stop button*
needs to be in the ON position to operate the
sunroof.
To slide the sunshade and sunroof:
• Auto Open: Slide the lever E backward to the
farthest position and release
• Auto Close (sunroof only): Slide the lever E
forward to the farthest position and release
To slide the sunshade only:
• Open: Slide the lever E partially backward to
the first detent position and release
• Auto Close: Slide the lever E partially forward to the first detent position
and release
To slide the sunroof (with sunshade open):
• Open: Slide the lever E backward to the first detent position and release
• Close: Slide the lever E forward to the first detent position and release to
close sunroof glass only. Slide the lever forward to the farthest position and
release to close sunroof glass and sunshade
To tilt the sunroof:
• Raise: Push lever E upward
• Lower: Push lever E forward
• When doors are unlocked by the Smart Key, the lamp turns ON for approximately 30 seconds
• 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
• Using interior lights for an extended period of time may cause battery discharge
QUICK TIP To stop the sunroof/sunshade at any position, push or pull the sunroof control lever in any direction.
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REMINDER: Sunshade needs to remain OPEN while sunroof is open.
PASSENGER
AIR BAGOFF
( Type B)
Map/Room Lamps Sunroof Operation Video
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For illustrative purposes only. Your actual display, buttons and/or features may vary.
AA
BC
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E

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Trunk Release Buttons
Press the button A to unlock the Trunk (located to the left of the
steering wheel).
With the Trunk unlocked, press the
exterior Trunk Release button B (located
underneath the Trunk lid) and pull the
Trunk lid up by the handle to open.
Smart Trunk with Auto Open*†1 4
When the Smart Key fob is on your person and you are within close proximity of the
back of the vehicle, the hazard warning lights will blink and a chime will sound for
about 3 seconds as an alert that the Smart Trunk is about to open.
Then the alert system will blink and chime two additional times before opening the
Smart Trunk.
The Smart Trunk feature is OFF by default. To enable the Smart Trunk, go to User
Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes or Vehicle Settings* in the audio head
unit (vehicles with Navigation).
During the Smart Trunk alert, the Smart Power Trunk can be deactivated with the Smart Key by pressing any button on the key fob.
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•The Trunk must be unlocked before it can be opened by the Trunk Release Button •Smart Key* - The Trunk unlocks automatically, can then be opened manually, (tail lights flash two times), and automatically locks when closed (tail lights flash one time), when the Smart Key fob* is within close proximity to the vehicle
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REMINDERS:
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The Smart Key must be outside of the vehicle for the Smart Power Trunk to operate
•All doors are closed and locked after about 15 seconds
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The Smart Trunk feature will not operate when the doors are recently closed and locked, and the Smart Key is still detected after 15 seconds near the vehicle or within 60 inches of the door handles, a door is not locked or closed, or the Smart Key is in the vehicle
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Press any button on the Smart Key fob during the Detect and Alert stage to deactivate the Smart Power Trunk function
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When the ignition is on, the Smart Trunk will only operate with the gear shift in the Park (P) position
•Ensure obstacles and people are out of the way of the Smart Trunk
For more information on the S mar t Trunk operation, please refer to the Owner's Manual.
For illustrative purposes only. Your actual display, buttons and/or features may vary.
HOLD
HOLD
HOLD
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(Images shown are for illustration purposes only. Actual operation may vary)
Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)*†6a
Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW ) is a supplemental system that
is designed to assist the driver by chiming if any object is detected within
the sensing area to the rear and side of the vehicle when backing up.
When the ignition is ON, the system is activated.
REMINDERS:
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If the vehicle is moving at speeds over 3 mph, the system may not activate correctly
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When more than two objects are sensed at the same time, the closest one will be recognized first
Parking Distance Warning-Reverse is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures. Always drive safely and use caution when backing up. Parking Distance Warning-Reverse may not detect every object behind the vehicle.
For illustrative purposes only. Your actual display, buttons and/or features may vary.
The PDW warning volume can be adjusted in the User Settings in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Settings* on the audio head unit.
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Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist
(PCA)*†6a
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA) is designed to detect
certain objects/pedestrians behind the vehicle and issues an audible
warning and/or applies emergency braking to reduce the possibility of a
collision when the vehicle is in reverse.
PCA can be turned on in the User Settings in the instrument cluster or the
Vehicle Settings* in the audio head unit by selecting Driver Assistance,
Parking Safety and then one of the following: Active Assist, Warning Only,
Of f.
When a potential collision is detected, the system applies emergency
braking for about two seconds. A warning message on the Instrument
Cluster will display A reminding the driver to press the brake
immediately.
REMINDERS:
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PCA is operational when Active Assist is selected in the Vehicle Settings
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PCA will only operate when:
– The vehicle’s speed is below 6 mph
– The trunk is closed
– The gear shift is in R (Reverse)
– Other systems such as Rear View Monitor are operating under normal conditions
Brake Now!
A
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Sunvisor†2 2
Use the Sunvisor to shield direct light through the front
or side windows. Slide the Sunvisor out and adjust as
needed.
REMINDERS:
•The Sunvisor may impair visibility if not adjusted properly
•Sunvisor may not shield all direct light
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Do not operate the vehicle if Sunvisor is impairing your visibility
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Be aware of your seating position when adjusting or swinging Sunvisor around from the front or side windows
Rear View Monitor (RVM)†6a
RVM is a supplemental system that displays the view behind the vehicle through the
audio head unit screen while the vehicle is in Reverse.
RVM activates when the:
•Engine Start /Stop button* is in the ON position
•Gear Shift Lever is in the R (Reverse) position
REMINDERS:
•Rear View Monitor is ON by default when the ignition is cycled
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The screen image above is for illustration purposes only. The actual image or graphics may differ in your vehicle
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Through normal use and after inclement weather or washing, the rear camera may become dirty. Use a clean, microfiber cloth to remove any dirt, debris or spots that may have accumulated on the lens
•While the Rear View Monitor is active the volume will be lowered on all audio modes
Rear View Monitor is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures. Rear View Monitor may not display every object behind the vehicle.
For illustrative purposes only. Your actual display, buttons and/or features may vary.
(audio system control unit screen display shown)
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