2023 KIA FORTE steering

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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
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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
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Instrument Cluster’s LCD Display Video
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SMART, NORMAL and SPORT drive modes A may be changed according to the driver ’s preference or road conditions To cycle through drive modes, press the DRIVE MODE button B
SMART Mode* – When SMART mode is activated, the system automatically selects the drive mode best suited to the current driving style (economic, average, aggressive) A SMART indicator will illuminate on the instrument cluster The color of the SMART indicator (green, blue, red) depends on the current driving style To deactivate, press the DRIVE MODE button B again to change the selection to another setting
NORMAL Mode – The system’s default mode is NORMAL mode and is not displayed on the instrument cluster nor the audio system’s screen
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(Located on Center Panel next to Gear Shift)* REMINDERS:
•When SPORT mode is selected, fuel economy may decrease
•Steering effor t may be slightly increased in Spor t mode
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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Drive Mode IntegratedControl System Video
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In Spor t mode, when engine is turned off, the system will default to NORMAL mode and SPORT mode will need to be selected again when the vehicle restar ts
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FCA is designed to detect and monitor a vehicle ahead or detect a pedestrian or a cyclist in the roadway through front view camera recognition and front radar signals to warn the driver that a collision is imminent, and if necessary, temporarily apply emergency braking Initially, FCA provides Forward Collision Warning (FCW) when it detects a potential collision with a vehicle, pedestrian, or cyclist, emitting an audible warning and visual alert on the instrument cluster A
If the system detects that the collision risk has increased, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) automatically applies the brakes to reduce your speed, potentially helping to reduce the effects of a possible collision
FCA Settings:
•FCA is on by default in most Kia models FCA 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 and select an FCA mode
•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 and select an FCA mode
•FCA Modes – Select one of the following:
–Active Assist: Vehicle will provide a warning (audible & visual) and apply the brakes if needed
–Warning Only: Vehicle will provide a warning only (audible & visual)
–Off: System is off, no warnings or braking provided
•Warning Timing – When in the Driver Assistance menu, select Warning Timing and one of the following:
– Normal: This setting allows for a nominal amount of distance between the vehicles
before the initial warning occurs
– Late: Reduces the amount of distance between the vehicles before the initial warning occurs
FCA/FCW will become active when the:
•Ignition or the Engine Start/Stop button* is in the on position
•Vehicle is traveling faster than 6 mph
•Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is on
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Forward Collision- Avoidance Assist (FCA)Video
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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 Infotainment System Go to Driver Assistance, then Warning Volume When adjiusted, the Warning Volume for other driver assistance systems may be adjusted
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Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)†4
When engaged, For ward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) is not a substitute for safe driving and may not detect all objects in front of the vehicle Always drive safely and use caution
Actual User Set tings steps may var y by model Refer to section 5 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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FCA will be activated by default when the ignition is cycled on, even when previous set ting was OFF
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If FCA is operating and the ESC (Electronic Stabilit y Control) is turned off, FCA system is automatically turned off
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When FCA is off, the warning indicator is on in the Instrument Cluster
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ADAS
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
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Blind-spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)*†4
BCA uses rear corner radar sensors in the rear bumper to monitor and warn the driver in certain situations if it detects an approaching vehicle in the driver ’s blind spot area and before changing lanes Initially, BCA provides Blind-spot Collision Warning (BCW) when it detects a potential collision with a vehicle, emitting an audible warning and visual alert on the outside rearview mirrors If the system detects that the collision risk has increased, Blind-spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) automatically applies the opposite side front brake to try and mitigate a potential collision
Vehicle detection warning: When another vehicle is detected within collision warning boundary A, an indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors B
Collision warning: When vehicle detection warning is on and the driver activates a turn signal, a flashing indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors and the system will sound a warning
Collision-Avoidance Assist: When collision warning has already occurred, and the collision risk has increased, braking is applied to the opposite side front wheel and a visual warning occurs
BCA Settings:
•BCA 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 turned 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 Blind-spot Safety and select a BCA mode
•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 Blind-spot Safety and select a BCA mode
•BCA Modes – Select one of the following:
- Active Assist: BCA will provide a warning (audible & visual) and braking assist depending on the collision risk levels
- Warning Only: Vehicle will provide a warning only (audible & visual)
- Off: System is off, no warnings provided
•BCA 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
- Late: Reduces the amount of distance between the vehicles before the initial warning occurs
•Warning Volume can be adjusted in the User Set tings in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Set tings* on the infotainment system Go to Driver Assistance, then Warning Volume When adjusted, the Warning Volume for other driver assistance systems may be adjusted •BCA will activate when: – The system is turned on – Other vehicles are detected on the rear sides of the vehicle – A Collision Warning can be issued when the vehicle speed is above approximately 12 mph – A Collision-Avoidance Assist can be issued when the vehicle speed is above approximately 40 mph
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Blind-spot Collision- Avoidance Assist Video
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When engaged, BCA is not a substitute for safe and proper driving Always drive safely and use caution Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information Images on this page are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation
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BCA may sound when making a left turn Maintain a proper distance from oncoming vehicles
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BCA will not issue a warning if the vehicle speed is 6 mph or more above the surrounding vehicles
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When BCA is ON and the ignition is cycled, BCA returns to its previous state
BCA is a supplemental system Do not rely solely on this system Always pay at tention to the road and drive safely
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For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y Actual User Set tings steps may var y by model Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)†4
Lane Keeping Assist (LK A) is designed to detect the lane markers on the road with a front view camera on the windshield, and may assist the driver ’s steering to potentially help keep the vehicle in the lane When turned on, the instrument cluster indicator will initially illuminate white It will remain white when the vehicle is traveling slower than 40 mph or when the system does not detect the lane markers When the system detects the lane markers and can assist the steering, the LK A icon will illuminate green
If the LK A detects that you are moving outside of your lane, when not using a turn signal, the system may give an audible warning and display Lane Departure Warning on the instrument cluster If the vehicle continues to move outside
of the lane, LK A may provide steering inputs, trying to prevent the vehicle from moving outside its lane
LKA Settings:
•Press and hold the Lane Driving Assist button A to turn LK A on or off, when it is first enabled in the User Settings* in the Instrument Cluster or 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 and then Lane Safety
•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 and then Lane Safety
•LK A Modes – Select one of the following:
- Assist: LK A will automatically assist the driver ’s steering when lane departure is detected to help prevent the vehicle from moving out of its lane
- Warning Only: LK A will warn the driver with an audible warning when lane departure is detected In this mode LK A will not provide steering inputs
- Off: LK A will turn off The Lane Safety indicator light will turn
off on the cluster
•LK A will operate under the following conditions:
- The vehicle speed exceeds approximately 40 mph
- LK A recognizes both sides of the lane markers the vehicle is traveling in
- The vehicle is between the lane markers
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Lane Keeping Assist (LK A) Video
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LK A will not issue a warning if the turn signals or hazard lights are activated
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When the ignition is cycled, LK A will return to the previously set state

The Warning Volume can be adjusted in the User Set tings in the Instrument Cluster 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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When the front-view camera detects the vehicle moving outside of the lane traveled in, a vehicle crossing lane indicator will blink, either on the left or right lane (as shown in both images above)
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When the front-view camera does not detect the lane traveled in, the lanes are not illuminated
When the front-view camera detects the lane traveled in, both lanes are illuminated
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When engaged, Lane Keeping Assist is not a substitute for safe driving and may not always aler t the driver if the vehicle is driven outside of its lane Always drive safely and use caution
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ADAS
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Safe Exit Warning (SEW)*†4
Safe Exit Warning (SEW) can help prevent passengers from opening their door by displaying a warning message on the Instrument Cluster and sounding an audible warning when a vehicle is detected, approaching from behind, and after your vehicle has stopped
SEW Settings:
•SEW 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* 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 Blind-spot Safety and select Safe Exit Warning
•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 Blind-spot Safety and select Safe Exit Warning
•To set the Warning Timing, go to User Settings * or Vehicle Settings*, then Driver Assistance, Warning Time and press the OK button B Adjust the warning timing to one of the following:
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Normal: This set ting allows for a nominal amount of distance between the vehicles before the initial warning occurs
– Late: Reduces the amount of distance between the vehicles before the initial warning occurs
When engaged, SEW is not a substitute for safe and proper driving Always drive safely and use caution SEW may not detect all objects and the occupants should always be mindful of their surroundings
See section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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ADAS
ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS (ADAS)
When engaged, Driver At tention Warning is not a substitute for safe driving and may not detect all instances of inat tentive driving practices Failure to pay at tention to travel conditions and vehicle operation could result in loss of vehicle control Always drive safely and use caution
See section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Driver Attention Warning is designed to alert the driver if it detects inattentive driving practices and, in certain situations, can give a warning signal to take a break from driving
If DAW is activated, the DAW information A will appear on the Instrument Cluster LCD when you select the Driving Assist mode in User Settings A message, “Consider taking a break,” B appears on the LCD and a warning sounds to suggest the driver to take a break when the driver ’s attention level becomes low
DAW Settings:
•DAW 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 Driver Attention Warning and select Inattentive Driving
•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 Attention Warning and select Inattentive Driving
•Warning Timing – When in the Driver Assistance menu, select Warning Timing and one of the following:
- Normal: DAW warns the driver of his/her inattentive driving practices
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Late: DAW warns the driver of his/her inattentive driving practices later than Normal mode
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The setup of DAW will be maintained, as selected, when the ignition is cycled
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When activated, DAW does not display “Consider taking a break ” message when the total trip driving time is less than 10 minutes
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Driver Attention Warning (DAW) Video
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