2023 KIA FORTE Features and Functions Guide

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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
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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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Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) Driving Experience Video
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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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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
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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
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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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Wireless Smartphone Charging Video
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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
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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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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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Folding Rear Seats*
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Adjust the Front Seatback to the upright position and/or slide the Front Seat forward
2 Lower Rear Headrests to the lowest position
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Pull Seatback Lock Release Lever A to release Rear Seatback (Lever located in trunk)
4 Fold Seatback B down
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To return seat back, push back to its original position and ensure it latches
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
REMINDER: Always make sure the Seatback is locked in place when unfolded
It may be necessar y to remove the headrests and/or adjust the front seatbacks to fully lower rear seats
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Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with
Door Monitoring†1 2
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Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with Door Monitoring Video
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Check rear seats
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The Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with Door Monitoring can help alert the driver when a rear passenger may be left in the vehicle
The alert will be a message on the Instrument Cluster stating to “Check rear seats” C and a chime will sound
The factory default is set to OFF To turn the system on or off, go to User Settings* in the Instrument cluster or Vehicle Settings*, on the audio head unit, select Convenience, then Rear Occupant Alert and check/uncheck the box
REMINDER: Always be sure to check the passenger areas before leaving the vehicle
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation
When engaged, Rear Occupant Aler t is not a substitute for one’s at tention and may not detect all movement within the vehicle Always check the vehicle’s interior before exiting
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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
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Sunroof Operation Video
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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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REMINDERS:
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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
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