2023 KIA FORTE ignition

35*IF EQUIPPEDALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS
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
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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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Multimedia/Charger USB Ports & Power Outlets Video
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36*IF EQUIPPEDFORTE FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
Automatic Climate Control*
Driver or dual temperature control knob
Automatic climate control but ton
System OFF button
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Sync temperature control mode but ton
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Defrost Outside Windshield:
1 Set Temperature to hot
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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
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40*IF EQUIPPEDFORTE FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
CENTERPANEL
CENTER PANEL
Image is for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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 brake pedal is engaged and shifter is shifted out of P (Park) to R (Reverse) or shifted out of N (Neutral) to Reverse or D (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 or 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 liftgate must be closed, and the driver ’s seat belt must be fastened
The Auto Hold indicator on the Instrument Cluster has four states:
White: Standby – When vehicle is in Park and at a standstill, and 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 pressing 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
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)*
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
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If parked on a steep incline/decline, pull up the EPB switch for more than 3 seconds for a firmer EPB application
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Pull up and hold EPB switch a second time to increase brake pressure if parked on a decline or incline
Auto Hold*
REMINDERS:
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Auto Hold only operates when vehicle is in Drive, Neutral or Reverse Auto Hold turns off when ignition is cycled
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To reduce the risk of an accident, do not activate Auto Hold while driving downhill, backing up or parking your vehicle
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Do not solely rely on the Auto Hold system to keep the vehicle stopped Always pay at tention to traf fic and road conditions, and be prepared to depress the brakes
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Electric Parking Brake / Auto Hold Video
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When leaving your keys with parking lot at tendants or valet, make sure to inform them how to operate the EPB
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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
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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
41ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS
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
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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
†LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER | *IF EQUIPPED
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Wireless Smartphone Charging Video
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(Located in front of gear shifter)
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42†LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER | *IF EQUIPPEDFORTE FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
DRIVE
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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
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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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Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat Video
Seat Warmers/Ventilated Seats Video
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C

45*IF EQUIPPEDALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS
Sunroof Operation*Map/Room Lamps
The Sunroof and Sunshade operation is controlled by a multi-directional switch The ignition needs to be in the on position to operate the Sunroof and Sunshade
Slide the Sunshade and Sunroof:
•Auto Open: Slide lever E backward to the farthest position and release
•Auto Close (Sunroof only): Slide the lever E forward to the farthest position and release
•Manual Open: Slide the switch E backward to the first detent position
•Manual Close: Slide the switch E forward to the first detent position
Tilt the Sunroof:
•Tilt Open: Push lever E upward
•Tilt Closed: Push lever E forward
Automatic turn off function* - The interior lights automatically turn off approximately 30 seconds after the ignition or Engine Start/Stop button* is off
Map/Room Lamp Operation:
•Press lens A to turn the Driver ’s/Passenger ’s Map Lamps 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
•Press button B to turn all the Map/Room Lamps on/off
•Press button C to turn the Map/Room Lamp on, for 30 seconds, when a door is opened, unlocked from Smart Key or the ignition is turned off When pressed and a door is opened, or doors are unlocked from the Smart Key, the Map and Room Lamps turn on for approximately 30 seconds
•Press button D to turn the Room Lamp on/off
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
REMINDERS:
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When closing, be mindful of any objects or persons
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Sunshade must remain OPEN while Sunroof is open
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If the ignition/vehicle is turned off, and the driver ’s door is opened, with the sunroof not fully closed, the Instrument Cluster LCD will display a warning message and a chime will sound for a few seconds
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Do not adjust the sunroof or sunshade while driving This could result in loss of control of the vehicle
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When doors are unlocked by the Smar t 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 bat ter y discharge
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•To stop the Sunroof at any position, push or pull the Sunroof control lever in any direction
•While driving with the rear windows down or with the sunroof* in an open or par tially open position, a wind buffeting or pulsation noise may be heard This noise is a normal occurrence and can be reduced or eliminated by the following:
- If the noise occurs with one or both of the rear windows down, par tially lower both front windows approximately one inch
– If the noise occurs with the sunroof open, slightly reduce the size of the sunroof opening
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
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Sunroof Operation Video
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