2023 KIA FORTE display

32†LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER | *IF EQUIPPEDFORTE FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
Kia Connect Activation*†1 (Systems equipped with Kia Connect only)
Follow these steps to activate your Kia Connect system:
1 Enter the activation screen on your vehicle’s head unit:
a Press SETUP key b Press Kia Connect icon c Press Activate
2 Read and agree to Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and press SUBMIT
3 Enter smartphone number or email address to receive a verification code, then press SUBMIT
4 Follow these steps to receive your verification code using your phone text message or email:
a Check your phone text message or email for verification codeb Open the link in your text message or email A page will open requesting that you create your account
N o t e : If you already have a Kia Owners Portal account using the email or phone number as your login ID, you will need to provide your password prior to receiving the verification code
REMINDER: This vehicle is not equipped with over-the-air system updates
c Enter your first name, last name, email, phone number, an account password, and click CREATE ACCOUNT A page will open displaying your verification code
d Enter the code in the head unit and press ACTIVATE
e Go back to the page with your verification code and press “I have entered my verification code ” A link will be provided to download the Kia Access app from your app store After installing the app, log in and enjoy
(But tons on overhead console*; In some models, the but tons are located in the Rear View Mirror)
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Kia Access App Video
Kia Connect Activation Video
Kia Connect may be unavailable for model year 2022 and newer vehicles sold or purchased in Massachuset ts See Kia Connect Terms of Ser vice at owners kia com for more information
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe bodily injur y, and death The driver ’s primar y responsibilit y is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle, and any handheld devices, other equipment, or vehicle systems which take the driver ’s eyes, at tention and focus away from the safe operation of a vehicle or which are not permissible by law should never be used during operation of the vehicle
Virtual Assistant A – Press to connect to a virtual assistant to hear information about the Kia Connect features
Kia Connect Voice Local Search B (systems with navigation) - Press to connect to the search function to find points of interest or other locations, like “cafe”
Kia Connect Voice Local Search B (non-navigation systems) - Press to activate phone projection with Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay® (smartphone must be connected via wireless or USB cable — see previous page for availability and setup)
Roadside Assist†1 4 C – Press to connect to a Roadside Assistant where you can request vehicle towing services
Kia Connect Assistance*†1
Kia Connect Assistance Video
QR CODES
REMINDER: These but tons may be located in the rear view mirror or the overhead console
For more information, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide On cer tain models, Kia Connect Assistance but tons are located on the Rear view Mirror
INFOTAINMENTSYSTEMS
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS

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CENTERPANEL
Press the SETUP key on the Infotainment System, then General Press the onscreen Date/Time button to enter the clock settings Then use the onscreen buttons to navigate through setup and return to exit
Digital Clock (Navigation System)*
Multimedia USB Port, Power Outlets* & USB Charger Ports*
Multimedia USB Port* A
Use the Multimedia USB port to connect USB audio devices and smartphones
Power Outlets* B
Use the power outlets for mobile phones and other devices designed to operate on a 12V (180W max) power outlet
USB Charger Ports* C
Devices can be recharged using a USB cable The Engine Start/Stop button needs to be in the ACC/ON/START position to operate the USB Charger Port
REMINDERS: •
Using the power outlets (accessor y plugs) for prolonged periods of time, with the Engine Star t/Stop but ton in the ACC position (Engine off) may cause the bat ter y to discharge
•
Use only the charging cables that your device manufacturer supplied Third par t y cables may cause damage to your device
For more information on the Multimedia USB Por t, Power Outlets & USB Charger Por ts, refer to section 4 in the Owner's Manual
For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
For more information, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide
(Por ts and power outlets are located on lower par t of Center Panel in front of gear shift and also in the back of the center console; power por ts may be configured differently on your vehicle)
•When needed, Daylight Savings must be enabled in the Clock Set tings screen
•To access the manual date and time set ting, turn GPS Time off in the Clock Set tings
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•The power outlets are inactive when ignition is in the off position
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The USB data por t (Multimedia USB por t) is located next to the Power Outlets The USB Charger Por ts do not suppor t data transfer
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The Multimedia USB Por t in the center panel charges slower than the USB Charger Por ts throughout the vehicle
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12V 180W
12V 180W
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Multimedia/Charger USB Ports & Power Outlets Video
QR CODE
CENTER PANEL
A
BC

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Automatic Climate Control*
Driver or dual temperature control knob
Automatic climate control but ton
System OFF button
Front windshield defroster but tonRear windshield defroster but tonMode selection but tonRecirculated air but tonFan speed control but ton
FRONTREAR
A/C
OFF SYNC
AUTO
MODE
A
AUTO
ADS OFF
Cluster Ionizer
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Passenger temperature control knob
Sync temperature control mode but ton
Air conditioning ON/OFF but ton
Defrost Outside Windshield:
1 Set Temperature to hot
2
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
Air Flow Modes:
To select Air Flow Modes, press the mode selection buttons:
Auto Defogging System:
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 To cancel Auto Defogging, press the Front Defrost button FRONT for three seconds, when the ignition is on (ADS OFF icon will illuminate) To turn Auto Defogging on again, press the
Front Defrost button FRONT for three seconds
Climate Control Auto Function:
1 Press AUTO to select Full Auto Operation – The Auto setting automatically controls the air flow modes, fan speeds, air intake and air conditioning according to the temperature setting selected
2 Set desired Temperature
3 Rotate Passenger Temperature knob to select Dual Temperature Control Operation
REMINDERS: •
Cold or warm ambient air may flow in through vents if Recirculated Air but ton is not pressed ON (LED lit)
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Pressing any but ton during AUTO operation will deactivate the AUTO function and switch to manual mode, except for Temperature Control or SYNC Temperature Control
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Continuous use of the climate control system in the recirculated air position may allow humidit y to increase inside the vehicle which may fog the glass and obscure visibilit y
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When in AUTO mode, Air Flow Mode and Fan Speed do not display on the Climate Control Display
Bi-LevelFloor/Defrost-LevelFace-LevelFloor-Level
Your Automatic Climate Control system may differ from those in the illustrations Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
•Defrost Mode activates A /C and opens Fresh Air Vent to help dehumidify the air and improve Defroster per formance
•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 humidit y
•Keep inside glass as clean as possible to reduce window fogging
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CENTERPANEL
CENTER PANEL
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Automatic Climate Control Operation Video
Auto Defogging System (ADS) Video
QR CODES

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DRIVE
MODE
P
R N
D
S

Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic®†3 Shifting* (Manual Mode)
P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
[+]: Manual Mode Upshift
[–] : Manual Mode Downshift
Manual Mode: To enter Manual Mode, move shift lever from D to left gate A
To shift while in Manual Mode, move shift lever up [+] to upshift or down [–] to downshift A
Paddle Shifters*
Paddle Shifters are operable when the shift lever is moved into the left gate of the D position (Manual mode)
Paddle Shifting: Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to shift up or down one gear
REMINDER: When in Manual mode, pulling the left and right paddle shifters at the same time will NOT shift gears
For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
REMINDERS:
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When in P (Park), if the Release but ton is not pressed while shifting, the transmission does not shift
•
If going through a car wash, remind the at tendant to keep the vehicle in Neutral (N) and keep the engine running Also, disable the power liftgate lid control, turn off the auto rain sensing wipers and fold in the mirrors
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Automatic Transmission - Sportmatic Shifting with Paddle Shifters Video
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) Driving Experience Video
•Press brake pedal and depress release but ton Bto move gearshift from N to P, N to R or from P to any gear
•Manual Mode downshifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows down When the vehicle stops, 1st gear is automatically selected
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A
A
B
QR CODES
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Manual Gear Shift*
Starting the Engine
1 Apply Parking Brake A
2 Fully depress Clutch and Brake Pedals B
3 Shift into Neutral C
4 Press the Start/Stop button D
Shifting into Reverse
1 Fully depress Clutch and Brake Pedals B
2 Shift into Neutral C
3 Press Shift Lever button E in
4 Shift into Reverse F
For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Dual Clutch Transmission
(DCT)*
Some Kia vehicles are equipped with Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) for automatic transmissions
The following are unique driving tips for the Dual Clutch Transmission:
•To hold the vehicle stationary on an incline, the service brake or parking brake MUST be used or the gear shift MUST be in the (P) Park position If the vehicle is held stationary by applying the accelerator pedal on a slope, the clutch/transmission may overheat, resulting in damage
•Avoid aggressive launches on steep grades as this may result in an overheated clutch and transmission
•A slight time lag may be experienced at takeoff from standstill during aggressive acceleration maneuvers
If the clutch is overheating, an amber warning light* will be displayed in the instrument cluster Should this condition occur, pull over and place the vehicle in Park and idle the engine.
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for additional information on Automatic Gear Shift or DCT operation or call Kia Consumer Affairs for additional information
Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation
CENTERPANEL
CENTER PANEL
ENGINESTART
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Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) Driving Experience Video
QR CODE
A
BC
E
D
F

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
Charge a compatible Qi Certified smartphone wirelessly by placing it on the tray A at the front of the console, near the Multimedia USB ports and the charging indicator, while the ignition is on
1 Enable Wireless Charging in the User Settings mode in the Instrument Cluster* or Vehicle Settings* in the Infotainment System, select Convenience then Wireless Charging System
2 Place compatible smartphone on the center of the charging pad A
3 All doors must be closed
4 Indicator light B may change to amber once the wireless charging begins
5 Once charging is complete, the amber light may change to green
REMINDERS:
•If driver door is opened, charging will be disabled
•The smar tphone must be compatible with Qi charging in order to wirelessly charge
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Avoid placing other metal items in the bin while charging as to not impede the charging area
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Wireless charging technology allows for a device to be charged using inductive charging See your Owner ’s Manual for more detailed information
•
Inductive charging systems are less ef ficient than conventional charging through a cable As a result, higher device operating temperatures may be experienced during use
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Charging Per formance: Device position on the wireless charging system can affect charging per formance Other factors that may affect the charging rate include foreign objects, such as coins or pens, and phone case thickness
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Wireless Smartphone Charging System*†2 2
•The smar tphone must be a compatible Qi cer tified phone with Qi function available Some smar tphone models are not QI cer tified, which may affect the availabilit y, speed or per formance of the wireless charging
•
For wireless charging to occur, all doors (excluding trunk) must be closed & the Smar t Key Fob must be detected inside the vehicle
•For best results, place smar tphone on the center of the charging pad
•If wireless charging does not work, move smar tphone around the pad until the charging indicator turns amber Avoid placing other metal items in the bin while charging as to not impede the charging area
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CENTER PANEL
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Wireless Smartphone Charging Video
QR CODE
(Located in front of gear shifter)
B

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DRIVE
MODE
P
R N
D
S
DRIVE
MODE
P
R N
D
S
Seat Warmers
(But tons located near Gear Shift Lever)
6-Way Manual Adjustable
Driver’s Seat*†1 4
Pull lever A to slide Seat forward/backward
Pull lever B up several times to raise Seat Height
Push lever B down several times to lower Seat Height
Pull lever C to adjust Seatback Recline
Seat Warmers*†1 6 / Ventilated Seats*
Seat Warmers button - Press the button once for high setting (3 LEDs lit) Press the button twice for medium setting (2 LEDs lit)
Press the button a third time for low setting (1 LED lit) and again to turn off Hold button to turn off Seat Warmer
Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats* button – Press top/bottom of button once for high setting (3 LEDs lit)
Press button twice for medium setting (2 LEDs lit)
Press a third time for low setting (1 LED lit) and again to turn off Hold button to turn off the Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats
REMINDER: Use extreme caution when using the seat warmers to avoid burns Refer to the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Do not at tempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving This could result in loss of control of the vehicle
For more information on 6-Way Manual Adjustable Driver ’s Seat operation, refer to section 3 in the Owner ’s Manual
For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
DRIVE
MODE
P
R N
D
S
DRIVE
MODE
P
R N
D
SWarming: Top, Yellow color
Ventilated: Bottom, Blue color
(But tons located near Gear Shift Lever)
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
When adjusting the seat for ward or backwards, ensure the seat clicks or locks into place before driving the vehicle
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•With the seat warmer switch in the on position, the heating system in the seat turns on or off automatically depending on the seat temperature
•System is OFF when ignition is cycled
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A
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Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat Video
Seat Warmers/Ventilated Seats Video
QR CODE
SEATING
SEATING
B
C

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PRESSLOCK
10-way Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat*†1 4
Move/Press controls to adjust Seat forward/backward, Seat Cushion height, Seatback recline and Lumbar support* forward/backward
Front Seat Headrest Adjustment†1 4
To raise Headrest: Pull Headrest up
To lower Headrest: Press lock, then press the Headrest down
Do not at tempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving This could result in loss of control of the vehicle Refer to section 3 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
Refer to section 3 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
REMINDERS:
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Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed Headrests can provide critical neck and head suppor t in an accident
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The headrest only moves up and down as described above It does not adjust for ward or backward
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But ton may be hard to see if headrest is in its lowest position
For easy adjustments, hold a headrest post with one hand while using the other hand to pull the headrest from underneath
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AAB
SEATING
SEATING
A
BC
C