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34†LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER | *IF EQUIPPEDFORTE FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
Kia Connect with Navigation*†1 , 9–FM/AM/SiriusXM®†1 7/Media (USB, Bluetooth®†3 Audio)
Sound Settings: To adjust the infotainment system sound settings, press the SETUP key on the Infotainment System or the on-screen MENU button, when in MEDIA mode Select the on-screen SOUND button, then select the menu item (Premium Sound, Position, Tone, Guidance, Radio Noise, Driver Assistance, Connected Devices) Use the onscreen buttons to adjust settings
Radio Presets: To save a preset, press the Custom H
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SiriusXM® Smart Favorites: In Radio mode, choose SiriusXM®, then select any of the first six
favorites During song or program play, tap the Skip Backward icon to start from the beginning of the song or program Tap the Play Live icon to return to the live broadcast
Custom Key H To program the Custom Key, press and hold the Custom Key, then select one of the available features you would like the Custom Key to open
REMINDERS: •
To help minimize driver distraction, some audio system functionalities have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive, Reverse or moved out of Park •
Prolonged use of the audio head unit in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s bat ter y •
Map/software updates: To keep your map and soft ware up to date, free of charge, visit the of ficial Kia update webpage at ht tps://update kia com/US/EN/Main Note, visiting a dealer for soft ware update may include an additional charge
MAP RADIO
NAV SEEKTRACK SETUP
MEDIA
Press to Power ON/OFF Rotate to adjust VolumePress to enter MAP screenPress to enter NAVIGATION mode
Press briefly to do the following:• FM/AM mode: Play the previous/next frequency• SiriusXM™ mode: Change the channel• MEDIA mode: Change the track, file or titlePress 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)
Press to enter SETUP mode
Press to enter MEDIA mode
Rotate to change Radio/SiriusXM™ Station/Media tracks/files
Press to enter Custom modePress to enter R ADIO 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 •When connected to Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay® on your smar tphone, the device’s navigation system may also be available •At any time, you can interrupt the Voice Command Feedback: Press the TALK but ton on the steering wheel •Prolonged use of the navigation system in ACC mode may drain the vehicle’s bat ter y A warning screen may appear periodically to remind users that the navigation system should be operated when the engine is running to prevent bat ter y discharge •When using the voice command feature, wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command
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For further Kia Connect with Navigation operations, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide For other audio system information, see pages 28-33
Yo u r vehicle’s audio system may differ from that in the illustration
INFOTAINMENTSYSTEMS
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS
Kia Connect may be currently unavailable for model year 2022 vehicles sold or purchased in Massachuset ts See Kia Connect Terms of Ser vice at owners kia com for more information
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Kia Connect with Navigation Video
Navigation System Important Tips Video
Navigation System Updates Video
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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
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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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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
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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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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
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ENGINESTART
STOPRefer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) Driving Experience Video
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40*IF EQUIPPEDFORTE FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
CENTERPANEL
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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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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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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
OTHER KEY FEATURES
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Sunroof Operation Video
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HOLD
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HOLDHOLD
A Press to lock All Doors; Press and hold for more than 3 seconds to activate Remote Window Closing* Release to stop To enable this feature, go to User Settings in the Instrument Cluster > LCD Display > Door > Remote Window Control*
B Press to unlock Driver ’s Door; Press twice within 4 seconds to unlock All Doors; Press and hold for more than 3 seconds to activate Remote Window Opening* Release to stop To enable this feature, go to User Settings in the Instrument Cluster > LCD Display > Door > Remote Window Control*
C Press and hold to open Trunk Then lift lid by the handle to manually open Trunk
D Remote Start*: Lock the doors by pressing the door lock button A within 32 feet from the vehicle Within four (4) seconds of pressing the door lock button A, press and hold the Remote Start button D for more than two (2) seconds to start the vehicle To stop the Remote Start operation, press the button again If driver doesn’t enter vehicle within ten minutes of starting
the vehicle, the engine will automatically turn off
E Press and hold more than 1 second for Panic Alarm To turn off Alarm, press any button
F Press to release Mechanical Key
Driver’s Door Lock/Unlock button G:
•Press button once to unlock Driver ’s Door
•Press again within 4 seconds to unlock All Doors
•Press again to lock All Doors
Mechanical Key H:
•Use to unlock Driver ’s Door (To remove keyhole cover, insert Mechanical Key into dent under cover and pull door handle)
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Use to turn the Child-Protector Rear Door Locks on or off
Smart Key with Remote Start*†7
For more information on the Mechanical Key, please refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
Do not use remote climate control or remote star t if vehicle is in an enclosed area (e g , closed garage) or a par tially enclosed area without ventilation Close all doors leading from adjacent living areas to the vehicle area before executing a remote climate control or remote star t command
•If the Smar t Key bat ter y is weak or not working properly, hold the Smar t Key fob up to the Engine Star t/Stop but ton (Lock but ton side closest) and press to star t engine
•The Smar t Key ’s signal can be blocked by the normal operation of a cellular phone or smar tphone To help prevent this, store each device separately
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Trunk lid will par tially open To fully open, lift up manually
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The Trunk unlocks when the Smar t Key is within close proximit y of the vehicle
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Remote but ton configuration may var y depending on vehicle options
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When reinser ting the mechanical key, make sure it is pushed all the way in until there is a click sound
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Remote Start - Smart Key Video
Kia Smart & Folding Key Fobs Video
QR CODES
OTHER KEY FEATURES
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Opening the Hood:
•Pull the Hood Release Lever C to unlatch the Hood
•In the front of the vehicle, lift the Hood slightly, pull the secondary Latch D to the left inside of the Hood’s center and lift the Hood
Closing the Hood:
•First, return the support rod to its clip
•Lower the Hood until it ’s about 12 inches away from being closed, and let it drop Then, press down to ensure it ’s securely locked in place
REMINDERS:
•While lowering and closing, keep hands away from under the Hood
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Open the Hood only after turning the engine off, on a flat sur face, with the gear shift in the P (Park) position and set ting the parking brake
Hood Release Lever and LatchTrunk Release Lever and Button*
Sunvisor†2 0
Use the Sunvisor to shield direct light through the front or side windows
REMINDERS:
•Sunvisor may not shield all direct light
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Do not operate the vehicle if Sunvisor is impairing your visibilit y
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Be aware of seating position when adjusting or swinging Sunvisor around to or from the front or side windows
•Sunvisor may impair visibilit y if not adjusted properly
Trunk Release Lever A - To unlock the trunk from inside the vehicle, lift the Trunk Release Lever and manually open the trunk
Trunk Release Button* B - Press the Trunk Release Button and manually pull the trunk lid up (vehicles with Smart Key only)
(Type A; Located under the trunk lid)
(Sliding sunvisor only available on select Kia models)
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
•The Trunk must be unlocked before it can be opened by the Trunk Release But ton
•Smar t Key* - The Trunk unlocks automatically, and can then be opened manually when the Smar t Key fob* is within close proximit y to the vehicle
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
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