2023 KIA FORTE door lock

2†LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER | *IF EQUIPPEDFORTE FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
VIDEOS & QR CODES Inside Front Cover
INSTRUMENT CLUSTERInstrument Cluster Overview 03Indicators & Warning Lights 04Fuel Economy / Tips for Economical Driving 05Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 05Drive Mode Integrated Control System* 06
VEHICLE SETTINGSInstrument Cluster LCD Modes 07Trip Modes / Trip Computer 07Service Interval Mode 08User Set tings - Instrument Cluster* 09Vehicle Set tings - Infotainment System* 09
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) 10Blind-spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)* 11Lane Keeping Assist (LK A) 12Safe Exit Warning (SEW)* 13Driver At tention Warning (DAW) 14Leading Vehicle Depar ture Aler t (LVDA)* 15Smar t Cruise Control (SCC)* 16Navigation-based Smar t Cruise Control (NSCC)* 17Cruise Control (CC)* 17Lane Following Assist (LFA) 18Highway Driving Assist (HDA)* 19Rear View Monitor (RVM) 20Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)* 20Rear Cross-traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)* 21
DRIVER’S PANELElectronic Stability Control (ESC) 22Instrument Cluster Control 22Hill-star t Assist Control (HAC) 22Engine Star t/Stop But ton* 23
DRIVER’S PANEL CONTINUEDPower Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock 24Power Folding Outside Mirrors* 24Automatic Door Lock/Unlock 24Heated Outside Mirrors* 24Manual Folding Mirrors* 24
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLSHeadlights & High Beams 25High Beam Assist (HBA) 25Turn Signals & Fog Lights* 25Windshield Wipers & Washers 26Lifting Wipers (Wiper Service Mode) 26Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel 27
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMSBluetooth® Wireless Technology 2 8 -2 9Audio Controls 29Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® S et up* 30Standard Audio System* 31Kia Connect Activation* 32Kia Connect Assistance* 32Kia Access App Download 33 Kia Access App Features Guide 33 Kia Connect with Navigation* 34
CENTER PANELMultimedia USB Por t, Power Outlets & USB Charger Por ts* 35Digital Clock (Navigation System)* 35 Automatic Climate Control* 36Manual Climate Control* 37Automatic Gear Shift with Spor tmatic® Shifting* (Manual Mode) 38Paddle Shifters* 38Manual Gear Shift* 39Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)* 39
CENTER PANEL CONTINUEDElectronic Parking Brake (EPB)* 40Auto Hold* 40Wireless Smar tphone Charging System* 41
SEATING6-Way Manual Adjustable Driver ’s Seat* 42Seat Warmers* / Ventilated Seats* 4210-way Power Adjustable Driver ’s Seat* 43Front Seat Headrest Adjustment 43Folding Rear Seats* 44Rear Occupant Aler t (ROA) with Door Monitoring 44
OTHER KEY FEATURESMap/Room Lamps 45Sunroof Operation* 45Smar t Key with Remote Star t* 46Remote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)* 47Double-turn Lock/Unlock All 47Smar t Power Trunk* 48Trunk Release Lever and But ton* 49Hood Release Lever and Latch 49Sunvisor 49Fuel Filler Door Release Lever 50Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine Light) 50Tire Mobility Kit* 50
SAFETY FEATURESSeat Belts 51Child-Protector Rear Door Locks 51 Occupant Detection System (ODS) / Passenger Airbag Off Indicator 51
MAINTENANCE - TURBO 52
LEGAL DISCLAIMERS Inside Back Cover
MAINTENANCE - NON-TURBO Back Cover

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Indicators & Warning Lights
Low Tire Pressure Indicator / TPMS Malfunction Indicator
Electronic Stabilit y Control OFF Indicator
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator

Trunk Open Indicator
Immobilizer Indicator
Electronic Stability Control Indicator

Malfunction Indicator*
Light on Indicator
KEY OUT Indicator*
Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Warning Indicator*
Front Fog Lights Indicator*
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Indicator

Safet y Belt Warning Indicator
Door Ajar Warning Indicator

Airbag Warning Indicator

Charging System Warning Indicator

High Beam Indicator

Low Fuel Level Warning Indicator
Cruise Control ON Indicator*
SETCruise Control Set Indicator*
Master Warning Mode*
SPORT Mode Indicator*
Lane Safet y Indicator*
For ward Safet y Warning Light
Washer Fluid Warning Indicator
Electronic Brake Force (EBD) System Warning Indicator (Two separate indicators on Instrument Cluster lit at same time)
❄Icy Warning Indicator*
Low Beam Indicator
High Beam Assist Indicator*
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light
LED Headlamp Warning Light*
SMARTSMART Mode Indicator*
EPBElectronic Parking Brake*
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Your vehicle’s instrument cluster & indicator light locations may differ from those in the illustrations For more information on the instrument cluster and the function of all indicator and warning lights, please refer to section 2 in the Owner ’s Manual
This illustration is for demonstration purposes only Some indicators and warning lights may not appear in illustration or be in a different position On the vehicle, they may appear in the LCD
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
INSTRUMENTCLUSTER
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Instrument Cluster’s LCD Display Video
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User Settings* - Instrument Cluster (Type B/C Cluster set tings)
To enter the User Settings mode on the instrument Cluster LCD screen, ensure vehicle is at a stand still, shift lever is in Park, and Engine Start/Stop button or Key in the ON position Then select User Settings by pressing the Mode/Menu button A
You can navigate the selections on the display by pressing the OK button B up or down, and then entering the item by pressing the OK button B
User Settings Modes
Driver Assistance*: •SCC Reaction •Driving Convenience •Warning Timing •Warning Volume •Driver At tention Warning •For ward Safet y •Lane Safet y •Blind-spot Safet y* •Parking Safet yCluster: •Theme Selection •Wiper/Lights Display •Traf fic Signs* •Icy Road Warning •Welcome Sound*Doors: •Automatically Lock •Automatically Unlock •Smar t Trunk* •Two Press Unlock* •Remote Window* •Smar t Trunk*Lights: •One-Touch Turn Signal* •Headlamp Delay* •Ambient Light Brightness* •Ambient Light Color* •High Beam Assist
Sound: •Parking Distance Warning* Volume •Welcome Sound*Service Interval: •Enable Ser vice Inter val •Adjust Interval •ResetConvenience: •Welcome Mirror/Light* •Wireless Charging System* •Seat Easy Access* •Rear Occupant Aler t* •Service Interval •Icy Road Warning*Units: •Speed Unit •Fuel Economy Unit •Temperature Unit •Tire Pressure Unit*Reset: •Reset MenusLanguage*: •Choose Language
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Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided Do not at tempt to change vehicle system set tings while driving
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Vehicle & User Settings Video
Ambient, Mood & Theme Lighting Video
Vehicle Settings* -
Infotainment System
To enter the Vehicle Settings mode in the Infotainment System, press the SETUP key on the Infotainment System Then press Vehicle , which will take you to Vehicle Settings Use the touchscreen to navigate through the menus
Vehicle Settings modes:
Driver Assistance*: •SCC Reaction* •Driving Convenience* •Warning Time* •Warning Volume* •Driver At tention Warning* •For ward Safet y* •Lane Safet y* •Blind-spot Safet y* •Parking Safet y*Climate: •Recirculate Air* •Automatic Ventilation* •Defog/Defrost Options*Lights: •Ambient Light* •One-Touch Turn Signal* •Headlight Display* •High Beam Assist*
Door: •Remote Window Control* •Auto Lock* •Auto Unlock* •Two-Press Unlock* •Smar t Trunk*
Cluster: •Illumination* •Service Interval* •Content Selection* •Welcome Sound*Convenience: •Rear Occupant Aler t* •Wireless Charging System*
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VEHICLE SETTINGS
VEHICLESETTINGS

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Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock
A Pull/Press to operate Driver ’s & Passenger's Window Auto Up/Down*
B Press to Unlock/Lock All Doors
C Press to disable Rear Passenger Windows
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock
Auto Door Lock/Unlock will engage when the gear shift is moved into or out of the P (Park) position Refer to the User Settings on how to turn Auto Door Lock/Unlock on or off
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Heated Outside Mirrors*
Mirror heaters automatically turn ON/OFF at the same time the Rear Window Defroster is turned on or off The Rear Window Defroster button* is
located on climate control system panel
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
(Driver ’s Door)
Button configuration may var y depending on vehicle model
REMINDERS:
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When but ton C is pressed, the rear window controls for the Rear Passenger Windows are disabled
•When closing, be mindful of any objects or persons
D Press the L or R buttons to select the mirror to adjust
E Press button arrows left/right or up/down to adjust mirror position
F Toggle button to unfold/fold the outside rearview mirrors Toggle button
to automatically fold/unfold mirrors when:
– Smart Key* lock/unlock buttons are pressed
– Outside door handle button is pressed
– Driver approaches the vehicle with the Smart Key*
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When mirror but ton F is depressed, press the Lock but ton on the Smar t Key to automatically fold the mirrors
•To lock position of mirrors, toggle switch to the left position
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The mirrors will automatically unfold when the Smar t Key* is within close proximit y to the vehicle (if activated in User Set tings)
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Manual Folding Mirrors*
To fold the mirrors in manually, pull the mirror towards the window
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
•Press but ton A again to stop Auto Up/Down function
•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 1 inch
– If the noise occurs with the sunroof open, slightly reduce the size of the sunroof opening
QUICK TIPS
If needed, pull the mirror firmly until it folds
QUICK TIP
Power Folding Outside Mirrors*
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
DRIVER'S PANEL
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Kia Access App Download
Go to an app marketplace to download the Kia Access App Once you download the app, make sure you register your vehicle and start an account (refer to Kia Connect Activation page) Get to know your new Kia and the available convenient features on the app
2020 SOULMILEAGE722 mi.
355 miEst. RangeDOOR LOCKSREMOTE STARTFind My Car
•The smar tphone and vehicle need to be connected to a cellular net work with a good wireless signal strength in order to use Kia Connect If these conditions are not met, remote command may not execute or may take a long time It will also affect voice commands such as navigation POI or address search
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To use Remote Star t* or Remote Star t* with Climate Control feature, all doors, hood and trunk/liftgate must be closed and locked
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When Remote Star t* is activated, if the driver does not enter the vehicle within 10 minutes, the Remote Star t* will turn the engine off
•When using Remote Star t* with Climate Control, turn on for at least a few minutes before get ting into the vehicle, allowing the vehicle interior to reach your desired temperature
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The quickest way to obtain accurate vehicle status through the app is by pressing the refresh but ton on the app or refreshing the web page when using the customer web por tal
•In order to preser ve the vehicle bat ter y, Kia Connect will not turn on seven days after the last ignition was on You will need to restar t the vehicle with a key fob in order to use Kia Connect again
QUICK TIPS
The Kia Access App Features Guide is a guide helping you utilize the app to its full potential by detailing how to use each feature and adjust various settings Below are some of the topics included:
•Remote Commands
•Set Climate*
•Schedule Service
•Dealer Settings
•Manage Vehicles and Profiles
Kia Access App Features Guide
Kia App Screen for illustrative purposes only Actual App screen and functionalit y may var y
For fur ther Kia Connect operations, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide
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
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
Kia Access Features Guide. Click this dynamic QR code to access the guide Some phone’s operating systems may need to be updated to scan dynamic QR codes
Download the Kia Access App by clicking this dynamic QR code Some phone’s operating systems may need to be updated to scan dynamic QR codes
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INFOTAINMENTSYSTEMS
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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
QUICK TIP
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with
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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
QUICK TIPS
•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
QUICK TIPS
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
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
QUICK TIPS
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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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OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY FEATURES
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