2023 KIA FORTE warning

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When engaged, Highway Driving Assist is not a substitute for safe driving, may not detect all objects around the vehicle, and only functions on cer tain federal highways
Always drive safely and use caution
See section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more detailed information, limitations and conditions
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Highway Driving Assist (HDA) Video
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Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation
Highway Driving Assist (HDA)*†4
Highway Driving Assist (HDA) is designed to help detect vehicles and lanes ahead, and help maintain distance from the vehicle ahead, maintain the set speed, and help center the vehicle in the lane
When HDA is activated and the conditions are met, the Instrument Cluster indicator A will illuminate green If the conditions are not met, HDA will be in standby mode and the indicator light A will illuminate white When in operation, and if both lanes are recognized, the Instrument Cluster will show the lanes illuminated white and the HDA indicator illuminated green A
Hands-off Warning - If the driver takes their hands off the Steering Wheel for several seconds, a warning message will appear on the Instrument Cluster, and an audible warning will sound If hands on the Steering Wheel is not detected, HDA will cancel
HDA settings:
•HDA 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, then Driving Assist Select Highway Driving Assist and press the OK button C
•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 Convenience Select Highway Driving Assist to activate
AREMINDERS:
•When the ignition is cycled, the system returns to its previous state, on or off
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If the driver changes the speed while in automatic speed set ting mode, it deactivates and enters a manual mode
When engaged, Highway Driving Assist is not a substitute for safe driving, may not detect all objects around the vehicle, and only functions on cer tain federal highways Always drive safely and use caution Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more detailed information, limitations and conditions
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
ADAS

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Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) Video
QR CODEReverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)*†4
Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures Always drive safely and use caution when backing up The Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) may not detect ever y object behind the vehicle
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
When engaged, Reverse PDW is a supplemental system that is designed to assist the driver by chiming if an 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, while the vehicle is in Reverse
The Warning Volume can be adjusted in the User Set tings 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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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 t wo objects are sensed at the same time, the closest one will be recognized first
Check sur roundings for your safety.
Rear View Monitor (RVM)†4
Rear View Monitor is a supplemental system that displays the view behind the vehicle through the Infotainment System screen while the vehicle is in Reverse
Rear View Monitor activates when the:
1 Ignition or the Engine Start/Stop button* is in the ON position
2 Gear Shift Lever is in the R (Reverse) position
REMINDERS:
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Always drive carefully and use caution when backing up
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Through normal use and after inclement weather or washing, the rear camera may become dir t y Use a clean, microfiber cloth to remove any dir t, debris or spots that may have accumulated on the lens
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While Rear View Monitor is active the volume will be lowered on all audio modes
When enabled, Rear View Monitor is not a substitute for proper and safe backing-up procedures Rear View Monitor may not display ever y object behind the vehicle
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
ADAS
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)

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Rear Cross-traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA)*†4
REMINDERS:
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When vehicle power is cycled, RCCA will remain in the previous state
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When a vehicle is approaching within the sensing range, and traveling faster than 3 mph, the RCCA system will show a warning
Rear Cross-traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist is designed to detect vehicles approaching from the rear left and right side A while your vehicle is reversing, and warning the driver that a collision is imminent with a warning message and an audible warning Also, to help prevent collisions, braking assist may be applied
RCCA will sound a warning, the warning indicators on the outside rearview mirror will illuminate and a message will appear on the Instrument Cluster LCD B If RCCA detects that the collision risk has increased, the system automatically applies the brakes to reduce your speed, potentially helping to minimize the effects of a possible collision
RCCA is designed to operate under the following conditions:
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When the gear shift is in Reverse
•When the vehicle is moving slower than 5 mph
RCCA Settings:
•RCCA 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 Parking Safety Select Rear Cross-traffic Safety and press the OK button D
•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 Parking Safety and select Rear Cross-traffic Safety
•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
- Later: Reduces the amount of distance between the vehicles before the initial warning occurs
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
When engaged, RCCA is a supplemental system Do not solely rely on this system and always pay at tention to the road and its conditions
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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 audio head unit Go to Driver Assistance, then Warning Volume When adjusted, the Warning Volume for other driver assistance systems may be adjusted
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Rear Cross-traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA) Video
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ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
ADAS

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ENGINESTART
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Engine Start/Stop Button*†7
To start the engine:
1 Depress the brake pedal and/or clutch pedal*
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Press the Engine Start/Stop button while the gear shift is in Park (or while in Neutral for Manual Gear Shift)
To turn the vehicle OFF, press the Engine Start/Stop button
To use the Engine Start/Stop button, the Smart Key fob must be in the vehicle
REMINDERS:
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In an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the engine off and to the ACC position by pressing the Engine Star t/Stop but ton for more than 2 seconds or 3 times successively within 3 seconds
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If Smar t Key fob bat ter y is dead, you can still star t the engine by pressing the Engine Star t/Stop but ton with the Lock-but ton end of the Smar t Key The Smar t Key must contact the Engine Star t/Stop but ton directly, at a right angle
For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
To use electrical accessories:ACC position
– When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the Engine Star t/Stop but ton once A
ON position
– When already in the ACC position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the Engine Star t/Stop but ton again
– When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the Engine Star t/Stop but ton t wice
Keeping the vehicle in ACC or the ON position for extended periods of time without turning the engine on may discharge the vehicle’s bat ter y
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Engine Start/Stop Button& Smart Key Video
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DRIVER'S PANEL
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Headlights & High BeamsHigh Beam Assist (HBA)*
To operate:
•Rotate switch to change the Headlight function
•Push lever to turn High Beams on
•Pull lever to flash Headlights/High Beams
AUTO Light — When the light switch is in the AUTO Light position, the tail lights and head-lights will turn on or off automatically depending on the amount of light outside the vehicle
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)* — DRL may help others to see the front of your vehicle during the day The lights will be on automatically when the ignition or Engine Start/Stop button is on and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position, unless one of the following occurs:
• Headlights are on
• Parking brake is applied
• Engine is turned off
• Switch is in the DRL OFF position
AUTOAuto Light / DRL* / High Beam Assist*
Headlight position
Parking light position
OFFOFF position
OFF
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Turn Signals & Fog Lights*
To operate:
•Turn Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right/Left Turn Signal
•Slightly move lever up/down to activate One-Touch Lane Change Signal
•Fog Lights - Press switch A up/down to turn Fog Lights on/off
REMINDER: Headlights must be ON for Fog Light operation
One-Touch Lane Change Signal is activated by briefly pressing the Turn Signal lever up/down slightly for less than 1 second and then releasing The lane change signal will blink 3-7 times
To change how many times the Lane Change Signal blinks (3/5/7), go to User Settings Mode in the LCD Instrument Cluster and select Lights, then One-Touch Turn Signal One-Touch Lane Change Signal is located in
some models in the audio head unit -> Vehicles Settings -> Lights Menu
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
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High Beam Assist (HBA) Video
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High Beam Assist is designed to automatically adjust the headlight range by switching between high and low beams based on light detected from other vehicles and road conditions To enable HBA , toggle the light switch to the AUTO Light position and turn on the high beams by pushing the lever away from you The High Beam Assist indicator will illuminate
REMINDERS:
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High Beam Assist does not operate below cer tain speeds, or in some lighting and driving conditions Please be aware of your surroundings and exercise proper road etiquet te when operating a vehicle using the high beams
•HBA will operate when vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph
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If the lever is pushed away from you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off and the high beams will be on continuously If the lever is pulled toward you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off
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If the light switch is switched to the headlight position, HBA will turn off and low beams will be on continuously
DRIVER'S PANEL
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Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel†2 0
To adjust the Steering Wheel, push down the Lock-Release Lever A and adjust to desired angle B and distance C
When finished, pull up the Lock-Release Lever A to lock Steering Wheel in place
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving as this may cause you to lose control of the vehicle
For illustrative purposes only; your steering wheel may differ STEERING WHEEL

CONTROLS
It may be helpful to pull/push bot tom of the Steering Wheel towards/away from you to adjust desired distance
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Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel Video
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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Bluetooth® Wireless Technology†3 , 1 8 (continued)
Voice Recognition* and Phone Contact Tips
The system may have difficulty understanding some accents or uncommon names Improve the per formance by making a few simple changes to your phone contacts, listed below To help optimize the Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Voice Recognition system, see other tips and reminders under Quick Tips
•Use full names (first and last names) vs short or single-syllable names (“John Smith” vs “Dad," “Smith Residence” vs “Home”)
•Avoid using special characters, emojis or hyphenated names (@, &, #, /, -, *, +, etc )
•Avoid using acronyms (“In Case of Emergency” vs “ICE”) or words with all capital letters
•Spell words completely, no abbreviations (“Doctor Smith” vs “Dr Smith”)
REMINDER: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology audio and calling functions are suppor ted when connected to a Bluetooth® enabled device
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The system may register or pair multiple Bluetooth® devices See the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide for more information on setup and limitations
• Bluetooth® Music Streaming – If the Bluetooth® music is inaudible or too low, you may need to turn up the volume on the connected phone
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When placing a call, speak in a natural, moderate tone, with clear pronunciation The system may have trouble recognizing commands if you speak too softly or too loudly
•Always wait for the beep before speaking any commands
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Close windows and sunroof and turn off A /C - Open windows, sunroof, weather (wind/rain), or an A /C fan operating at higher speeds can inter fere with Voice Recognition
•Press the talk but ton and say “Help” to get a list of available commands
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Audio MODE button: Press to cycle through the FM/AM/SiriusXM®†1 8/Media modes Audio System ON/OFF: Press to turn power on; Press and hold to turn power off Press and hold to go to Advanced Setting / Steering Wheel mode (Kia Connect with Navigation)
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Seek/Preset button: Radio Mode (FM/AM/SiriusXM®*†1 8) - Press to advance through the Preset Stations Press and hold to Auto Seek Media Mode - Press to move track forward/back Press & hold to fast forward/rewind (except for Bluetooth® Audio)
G Volume button: Press up/down to raise/lower volume Mute button: Press to mute all audio (in some Media modes the media pauses when pressed)
Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided Drivers should remain at tentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheel-mounted controls while driving
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Audio Controls†1 8
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Your vehicle’s steering wheel but tons may differ from those in the illustrations Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Voice RecognitionTips Video
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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS
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Standard Audio System* – FM/AM/Media (USB, Bluetooth®†3 Audio)*
RADIOMEDIA SEEKTRACK SETUP
Sound Settings: To adjust the audio system sound settings:
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Press the SETUP key on the audio head unit or the on-screen MENU button, when in MEDIA mode
2 Select the on-screen SOUND button
3 Select the menu item (Position, Volume, Tone, Priority, Advanced, Default)
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Use the onscreen buttons to adjust settings Press the return button to save settings
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Software updates - To keep your software up to date, free of charge, visit the official Kia update webpage at https://update kia com/US/EN/Main Note, visiting a dealer for software update may include an additional charge
Your vehicle’s Infotainment System may differ from that in the illustration For fur ther audio system operation, refer to pages 28-34 or see your Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide
REMINDER: Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided Drivers should remain at tentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the audio system controls while driving To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalit y has been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park
Press to enter R ADIO modePress to enter MEDIA mode
Press to Power ON/OFF Rotate to adjust Volume
Press briefly to do the following:• FM/AM mode: Play the previous/next frequency• MEDIA mode: Change the track, file or title Press and hold to do the following (over 0 8 seconds):• FM/AM mode: Move quickly through all of the frequencies When released, the system seeks the next available frequency• MEDIA mode: Rewinds or fast for wards the track or file (except for Bluetooth® Audio)
In Radio/Media modes, rotate knob to search for stations/channels/tracks/ songs/files Press the knob to receive the selected channel/track/song/file
Press to enter Custom mode
Press to enter Setup mode
•Volume level bet ween different audio modes:
– When switching bet ween audio modes (AM, FM, Bluetooth® Audio, etc ), the audio system saves the previous volume level you were listening to For example, if you were listening to FM radio at volume level 20 then switched to Bluetooth® Audio and adjusted the volume level to 30, the volume level will be at 20 when you switch back to FM radio
– When using Bluetooth® Audio, the overall volume is dependent on your device’s volume If the volume is
turned down low on your device it will remain low even if the system volume is turned up
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When connected to Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay® on your smar tphone, the smar tphone’s navigation system may also be available
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A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the audio system should be operated when the engine is running to prevent bat ter y discharge
•Prolonged use of the audio head unit in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s bat ter y
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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS
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Standard Audio SystemVideo
Standard Audio System Updates Video
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