2023 KIA FORTE Features and Functions Guide

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An “Engine Oil Change Due Soon” message appears on the Instrument Cluster LCD when the engine oil needs to be changed After oil change, reset the oil change reminder in User Set tings* Go to Convenience, then Oil Change Reminder, then press and hold the OK but ton B for more than 1 second
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To enter Service Interval Mode, press the Mode/Menu button A, scroll to the User Settings Mode Press Move button B to scroll to the Service Interval menu and press OK button B to enter System will display number of miles remaining until next service is due, and type of service
When service is required, the following screen will be displayed: Service Required
To reset the Service Interval Mode system, press and hold the Set/Reset (OK) button B for more than 1 second
To turn the Service In reminder OFF, go to User Settings
Service Interval Setting:
To set the service interval when in User Settings mode:
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Press the Move button B up/down and scroll to Service Interval Press the OK button B to enter
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Press the Move button B and toggle to ON, then press the Select/Reset button B Then press the Move button B up/down to scroll and select the desired miles or months for your next service
•Press the Select/Reset button B to enter
For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided Do not at tempt to change vehicle system set tings while driving
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User Settings* - Instrument Cluster (Type B/C Cluster set tings)
To enter the User Settings mode on the instrument Cluster LCD screen, ensure vehicle is at a stand still, shift lever is in Park, and Engine Start/Stop button or Key in the ON position Then select User Settings by pressing the Mode/Menu button A
You can navigate the selections on the display by pressing the OK button B up or down, and then entering the item by pressing the OK button B
User Settings Modes
Driver Assistance*: •SCC Reaction •Driving Convenience •Warning Timing •Warning Volume •Driver At tention Warning •For ward Safet y •Lane Safet y •Blind-spot Safet y* •Parking Safet yCluster: •Theme Selection •Wiper/Lights Display •Traf fic Signs* •Icy Road Warning •Welcome Sound*Doors: •Automatically Lock •Automatically Unlock •Smar t Trunk* •Two Press Unlock* •Remote Window* •Smar t Trunk*Lights: •One-Touch Turn Signal* •Headlamp Delay* •Ambient Light Brightness* •Ambient Light Color* •High Beam Assist
Sound: •Parking Distance Warning* Volume •Welcome Sound*Service Interval: •Enable Ser vice Inter val •Adjust Interval •ResetConvenience: •Welcome Mirror/Light* •Wireless Charging System* •Seat Easy Access* •Rear Occupant Aler t* •Service Interval •Icy Road Warning*Units: •Speed Unit •Fuel Economy Unit •Temperature Unit •Tire Pressure Unit*Reset: •Reset MenusLanguage*: •Choose Language
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To enter the Vehicle Settings mode in the Infotainment System, press the SETUP key on the Infotainment System Then press Vehicle , which will take you to Vehicle Settings Use the touchscreen to navigate through the menus
Vehicle Settings modes:
Driver Assistance*: •SCC Reaction* •Driving Convenience* •Warning Time* •Warning Volume* •Driver At tention Warning* •For ward Safet y* •Lane Safet y* •Blind-spot Safet y* •Parking Safet y*Climate: •Recirculate Air* •Automatic Ventilation* •Defog/Defrost Options*Lights: •Ambient Light* •One-Touch Turn Signal* •Headlight Display* •High Beam Assist*
Door: •Remote Window Control* •Auto Lock* •Auto Unlock* •Two-Press Unlock* •Smar t Trunk*
Cluster: •Illumination* •Service Interval* •Content Selection* •Welcome Sound*Convenience: •Rear Occupant Aler t* •Wireless Charging System*
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FCA is designed to detect and monitor a vehicle ahead or detect a pedestrian or a cyclist in the roadway through front view camera recognition and front radar signals to warn the driver that a collision is imminent, and if necessary, temporarily apply emergency braking Initially, FCA provides Forward Collision Warning (FCW) when it detects a potential collision with a vehicle, pedestrian, or cyclist, emitting an audible warning and visual alert on the instrument cluster A
If the system detects that the collision risk has increased, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) automatically applies the brakes to reduce your speed, potentially helping to reduce the effects of a possible collision
FCA Settings:
•FCA is on by default in most Kia models FCA can be turned on/off by going to the User
Settings* in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Settings* in the Infotainment System
•Only adjust settings when the vehicle is at a standstill, gear shift is in Park and the ignition is on or the Engine Start/Stop button* is in the on position
•To access User settings* in the Instrument Cluster - Press the Mode button B on the Steering Wheel to toggle to User Settings Press the OK button C up/down to toggle to Driver Assistance and select an FCA mode
•To access Vehicle settings* in the Infotainment System – Press the SETUP key or the onscreen SETUP button Press VEHICLE to enter Vehicle Settings Select Driver Assistance and select an FCA mode
•FCA Modes – Select one of the following:
–Active Assist: Vehicle will provide a warning (audible & visual) and apply the brakes if needed
–Warning Only: Vehicle will provide a warning only (audible & visual)
–Off: System is off, no warnings or braking provided
•Warning Timing – When in the Driver Assistance menu, select Warning Timing and one of the following:
– Normal: This setting allows for a nominal amount of distance between the vehicles
before the initial warning occurs
– Late: Reduces the amount of distance between the vehicles before the initial warning occurs
FCA/FCW will become active when the:
•Ignition or the Engine Start/Stop button* is in the on position
•Vehicle is traveling faster than 6 mph
•Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is on
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Warning Volume can be adjusted in the User Set tings in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Set tings* on the Infotainment System Go to Driver Assistance, then Warning Volume When adjiusted, the Warning Volume for other driver assistance systems may be adjusted
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Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)†4
When engaged, For ward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) is not a substitute for safe driving and may not detect all objects in front of the vehicle Always drive safely and use caution
Actual User Set tings steps may var y by model Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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FCA will be activated by default when the ignition is cycled on, even when previous set ting was OFF
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If FCA is operating and the ESC (Electronic Stabilit y Control) is turned off, FCA system is automatically turned off
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When FCA is off, the warning indicator is on in the Instrument Cluster
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ADAS
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Blind-spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)*†4
BCA uses rear corner radar sensors in the rear bumper to monitor and warn the driver in certain situations if it detects an approaching vehicle in the driver ’s blind spot area and before changing lanes Initially, BCA provides Blind-spot Collision Warning (BCW) when it detects a potential collision with a vehicle, emitting an audible warning and visual alert on the outside rearview mirrors If the system detects that the collision risk has increased, Blind-spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) automatically applies the opposite side front brake to try and mitigate a potential collision
Vehicle detection warning: When another vehicle is detected within collision warning boundary A, an indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors B
Collision warning: When vehicle detection warning is on and the driver activates a turn signal, a flashing indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors and the system will sound a warning
Collision-Avoidance Assist: When collision warning has already occurred, and the collision risk has increased, braking is applied to the opposite side front wheel and a visual warning occurs
BCA Settings:
•BCA can be turned on/off by going to the User Settings* in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Settings* in the Infotainment System
•Only adjust settings when the vehicle is at a standstill, gear shift is in Park and the ignition is turned on or the Engine Start/Stop button* is in the ON position
•To access User settings* in the Instrument Cluster - Press the Mode button C on the Steering Wheel to toggle to User Settings Press the OK button D up/down to toggle to Driver Assistance, then Blind-spot Safety and select a BCA mode
•To access Vehicle settings* in the Infotainment System – Press the SETUP key or the onscreen SETUP button Press VEHICLE to enter Vehicle Settings Select Driver Assistance, then Blind-spot Safety and select a BCA mode
•BCA Modes – Select one of the following:
- Active Assist: BCA will provide a warning (audible & visual) and braking assist depending on the collision risk levels
- Warning Only: Vehicle will provide a warning only (audible & visual)
- Off: System is off, no warnings provided
•BCA Warning Timing – When in the Driver Assistance menu, select Warning Timing and one of the following:
- Normal: Maximizes the amount of distance between the vehicles before the initial warning occurs
- Late: Reduces the amount of distance between the vehicles before the initial warning occurs
•Warning Volume can be adjusted in the User Set tings in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Set tings* on the infotainment system Go to Driver Assistance, then Warning Volume When adjusted, the Warning Volume for other driver assistance systems may be adjusted •BCA will activate when: – The system is turned on – Other vehicles are detected on the rear sides of the vehicle – A Collision Warning can be issued when the vehicle speed is above approximately 12 mph – A Collision-Avoidance Assist can be issued when the vehicle speed is above approximately 40 mph
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BCA may sound when making a left turn Maintain a proper distance from oncoming vehicles
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BCA will not issue a warning if the vehicle speed is 6 mph or more above the surrounding vehicles
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When BCA is ON and the ignition is cycled, BCA returns to its previous state
BCA is a supplemental system Do not rely solely on this system Always pay at tention to the road and drive safely
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For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y Actual User Set tings steps may var y by model Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)†4
Lane Keeping Assist (LK A) is designed to detect the lane markers on the road with a front view camera on the windshield, and may assist the driver ’s steering to potentially help keep the vehicle in the lane When turned on, the instrument cluster indicator will initially illuminate white It will remain white when the vehicle is traveling slower than 40 mph or when the system does not detect the lane markers When the system detects the lane markers and can assist the steering, the LK A icon will illuminate green
If the LK A detects that you are moving outside of your lane, when not using a turn signal, the system may give an audible warning and display Lane Departure Warning on the instrument cluster If the vehicle continues to move outside
of the lane, LK A may provide steering inputs, trying to prevent the vehicle from moving outside its lane
LKA Settings:
•Press and hold the Lane Driving Assist button A to turn LK A on or off, when it is first enabled in the User Settings* in the Instrument Cluster or Vehicle Settings* in the Infotainment System
•Only adjust settings when the vehicle is at a standstill, gear shift is in Park and the ignition is on or the Engine Start/Stop button* is in the on position
•To access User settings* in the Instrument Cluster - Press the Mode button B on the Steering Wheel to toggle to User Settings Press the OK button C up/down to toggle to Driver Assistance and then Lane Safety
•To access Vehicle settings* in the Infotainment System – Press the SETUP key or the onscreen SETUP button Press VEHICLE to enter Vehicle Settings Select Driver Assistance and then Lane Safety
•LK A Modes – Select one of the following:
- Assist: LK A will automatically assist the driver ’s steering when lane departure is detected to help prevent the vehicle from moving out of its lane
- Warning Only: LK A will warn the driver with an audible warning when lane departure is detected In this mode LK A will not provide steering inputs
- Off: LK A will turn off The Lane Safety indicator light will turn
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•LK A will operate under the following conditions:
- The vehicle speed exceeds approximately 40 mph
- LK A recognizes both sides of the lane markers the vehicle is traveling in
- The vehicle is between the lane markers
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LK A will not issue a warning if the turn signals or hazard lights are activated
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When the ignition is cycled, LK A will return to the previously set state

The Warning Volume can be adjusted in the User Set tings in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Set tings* on the infotainment system When adjusted, the Warning Volume for other driver assistance systems may be adjusted
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When the front-view camera detects the vehicle moving outside of the lane traveled in, a vehicle crossing lane indicator will blink, either on the left or right lane (as shown in both images above)
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When the front-view camera does not detect the lane traveled in, the lanes are not illuminated
When the front-view camera detects the lane traveled in, both lanes are illuminated
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When engaged, Lane Keeping Assist is not a substitute for safe driving and may not always aler t the driver if the vehicle is driven outside of its lane Always drive safely and use caution
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Safe Exit Warning (SEW)*†4
Safe Exit Warning (SEW) can help prevent passengers from opening their door by displaying a warning message on the Instrument Cluster and sounding an audible warning when a vehicle is detected, approaching from behind, and after your vehicle has stopped
SEW Settings:
•SEW can be turned on/off by going to the User Settings* in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Settings* in the Infotainment System
•Only adjust settings when the vehicle is at a standstill, gear shift is in Park and the ignition is on or the Engine Start/Stop button* in the on position
•To access User settings* in the Instrument Cluster - Press the Mode button B on the Steering Wheel to toggle to User Settings Press the OK button C up/down to toggle to Driver Assistance, then Blind-spot Safety and select Safe Exit Warning
•To access Vehicle settings* in the Infotainment System – Press the SETUP key or the onscreen SETUP button Press VEHICLE to enter Vehicle Settings Select Driver Assistance, then Blind-spot Safety and select Safe Exit Warning
•To set the Warning Timing, go to User Settings * or Vehicle Settings*, then Driver Assistance, Warning Time and press the OK button B Adjust the warning timing to one of the following:
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Normal: This set ting allows for a nominal amount of distance between the vehicles before the initial warning occurs
– Late: Reduces the amount of distance between the vehicles before the initial warning occurs
When engaged, SEW is not a substitute for safe and proper driving Always drive safely and use caution SEW may not detect all objects and the occupants should always be mindful of their surroundings
See section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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ADAS
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
When engaged, Driver At tention Warning is not a substitute for safe driving and may not detect all instances of inat tentive driving practices Failure to pay at tention to travel conditions and vehicle operation could result in loss of vehicle control Always drive safely and use caution
See section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Driver Attention Warning is designed to alert the driver if it detects inattentive driving practices and, in certain situations, can give a warning signal to take a break from driving
If DAW is activated, the DAW information A will appear on the Instrument Cluster LCD when you select the Driving Assist mode in User Settings A message, “Consider taking a break,” B appears on the LCD and a warning sounds to suggest the driver to take a break when the driver ’s attention level becomes low
DAW Settings:
•DAW can be turned on/off by going to the User Settings* in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Settings* in the Infotainment System
•Only adjust settings when the vehicle is at a standstill, gear shift is in Park and the ignition is on or the Engine Start/Stop button* is in the on position
•To access User settings* in the Instrument Cluster - Press the Mode button C on the Steering Wheel to toggle to User Settings Press the OK button D up/down to toggle to Driver Assistance, then Driver Attention Warning and select Inattentive Driving
•To access Vehicle settings* in the Infotainment System – Press the SETUP key or the onscreen SETUP button Press VEHICLE to enter Vehicle Settings Select Driver Assistance, then Driver Attention Warning and select Inattentive Driving
•Warning Timing – When in the Driver Assistance menu, select Warning Timing and one of the following:
- Normal: DAW warns the driver of his/her inattentive driving practices
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Late: DAW warns the driver of his/her inattentive driving practices later than Normal mode
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When activated, DAW does not display “Consider taking a break ” message when the total trip driving time is less than 10 minutes
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