2023 KIA FORTE warning

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Using the First Run Setup
You can configure the system settings for each driver when multiple people are using the
vehicle.
In First Run Setup, you can configure the values to display on the screen such as user name,
language, and map display method.
1 When a safety warning message appears, read it, select the driver
image, and then press Confirm.
AWhen you log in as guest, you cannot configure the profile settings. To set a different
profile, select another user.

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You can register up to 2 users.
2 When the First Run Setup screen appears, press Start.

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To use the default settings without changing the environment, press Skip.
3 Set the language to display on the screen and then press Next.

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7 When the First Run Setup screen appears, press OK.
Displays the Home screen.
ATo set the detailed user information and operation environment, press Profile
Settings.
Using the phone projection function
When you connect an Android smartphone or iPhone to the vehicle with a USB cable, you can
run and control Apps on the phone through the widescreen using its user-friendly interface.
ÝWarning
Do not adjust or set up any phone settings while driving. You may lose your steering control
which could cause an accident and severe bodily injuries.

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Viewing the driving assistance screen
You can see the view around the vehicle through the system screen.
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The displayed screen may differ depending on the vehicle model.
ÝWarning
When backing up, make sure to follow the guidelines below:
•Before entering your vehicle, always check the area behind your vehicle.
•Do not solely rely on the rear view camera when backing up. Always ensure that it is safe
to back up by checking behind you and looking in the rearview mirrors.
•Always back up slowly and stop immediately if you suspect that a person, especially a
child, might be behind you.

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a a Moving direction lines (yellow)
Displays the vehicle's moving direction based on the steering angle.
b b Neutral steering lines (blue)
Displays the moving direction if you reverse the vehicle in neutral. Noting these
lines, you can determine whether the vehicle is stopped in correct direction and the
distances to the neighboring vehicles are adequate.
c c Collision warning lines (red)
Used to prevent collision.
d d Home button (if equipped)
Displays the Home screen.
e e Rear top/wide view button (if equipped)
Press the button to display the rear top view or rear wide view icon. Press the icon to
get a view in the desired direction.
f f Rear view screen environment (if equipped)
•Used to adjust the brightness and contrast of camera images.
•To select the information to display on the screen, press Display Contents (Rear
View Parking Guidance) (if equipped).
g g Parking distance warning (if equipped)
Depending on the distance to obstacles, the warning color and alert soun\
d change
along with the level (1/2/3) to notify of the distance.
h h Split screen (if equipped)
The split screen appears.

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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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You can set to display the rear camera display even when you change the shift position
other than "R" (Reverse) after reversing. To change rear camera operation settings, On
the All Menus screen, press Setup >
Display >
Extend Rear Camera Use (if equipped).

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Noting the parking assist guide lines based on the steering, you can see\
the moving
direction.

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A warning sound is heard when the vehicle approaches obstacles while parking. When
you set to automatically lower the audio volume while parking, it can prevent accidents
caused by failure to hear the warning sound. On the All Menus screen, press Setup >

Sound >
Driver Assistance >
Parking Safety Priority.

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When you press the [
] button with the shift position in "P" (Park), you can see the rear
view (if equipped).
Viewing the rear top/wide view screen (if equipped)
You can check the rear view through the rear top/wide view screen.
1 On the rear view screen, press .
2 Press the icon to get a view in the desired direction.

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The guide lines appear on the rear top view.

Displays the space required to open the trunk (tailgate). After a parking, check
whether the space is sufficient to open the trunk (tailgate) and there is no obstacle.

Displays the extension line from the center of the vehicle. According to the steering
direction, the moving direction of the center is displayed on the screen.
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Description
Displays the zoom-in rear top view and top view.
Displays the rear wide view (default).
Setting the rear view screen environment (if equipped)
1 On the rear view screen, press .
2 Select and then change the settings.
•To select the information to display on the screen, press Display Contents (Rear View
Parking Guidance).
•To adjust the brightness and contrast of the rear view screen, press Display Settings.
•To set the information to display on the rear view screen and adjust or reset the
brightness and contrast of the image, on the All Menus screen, press Setup >
Vehicle
> Driver Assistance >
Parking Safety >
Camera Settings.

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Viewing the surround view while reversing
1 Press the "R" (Reverse) button shifter (or move the shift lever to "R" in a
previous vehicle model) with the vehicle turned on.
The system displays the rear view of the vehicle.
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The surround view monitor function is not available when you change the shift
position to "P" (Park).

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When you press the [
] button with the shift position in "P" (Park), you can see the
rear view (if equipped).
2 Press the icon to get a view in the desired direction.
Icon Description
Displays the zoom-in rear top view and top view.
Displays the rear wide view and top view (default).
Displays the rear blind spot view and top view.
Displays the surround view settings.
Configuring the surround view monitor settings
1 On the surround view screen, press .
2 Select and then change the settings.
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To select the information to appear on the video, press Display Contents. (e.g. Top
View Parking Guidance, Rear View Parking Guidance, Parking Distance Warning) (if
equipped).
•To select the default view for top view monitoring, press Top View Default Mode.
•To select the default view for using the surround view monitor function while driving,
press
Front View Default Mode.
•To set the information to display on the Surround View screen and adjust or reset the
brightness and contrast of the image, on the All Menus screen, press Setup >
Vehicle
> Driver Assistance >
Parking Safety >
Camera Settings (if equipped).

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Using the rear-seat view (if equipped)
You can check the status and safety of rear-seat occupants through the rear-seat camera feed
displayed on the system screen.
ÝWarning
A car accident may occur when focusing on the vehicle display and not pa\
ying attention to
the road while driving.
On the All Menus screen, press Passenger View.
A view that shows the rear-seat status is displayed on the system screen.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Check the status of rear-seat occupants. Zoom in or out on the screen.
c c Turn on the Passenger Talk mode.
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If you press Talk Now, you can talk to rear-seat occupants through the microphone
of the driver's seat. To end the Passenger Talk mode, press End.

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For more information about Passenger Talk mode.
> See "Using the rear-seat
conversation mode (if equipped)."
d d Adjust or reset the brightness or contrast of the screen.
e e The list of menu items appears.
• Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
•User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
•Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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ÝWarning
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident,
severe bodily injury, or death. The driver's primary responsibility is the safe and legal
operation of the vehicle, and the use of any vehicle systems, including the \
touch screen and
steering wheel controls, which take the driver's eyes, attention, and focus away from the safe
operation of the vehicle, or which are not permissible by law, should never be used during
the operation of the vehicle.
Radio screen (Type2)
The radio screen provides various functions while listening to radio broadcasts.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Radio broadcast information
c c Can change the radio mode.
d d Can change the frequency. Shortly press to switch to the previous/next frequency, or
press and hold to quickly change the frequency. When you release the
or button,
the previous or next channel with good reception is automatically selected.
e e Shows information about the radio channel you are currently tuned in to.
f f Activate the HD Radio mode.
g g You can delete or save the current frequency to the presets list. > See "Saving radio channels
(Type2)."
h h Can turn on or off the split screen mode.
i i Presets list
j j Can see the list of available radio stations (if equipped).
k k You can change radio channels by using voice commands. > See " Changing the channel by
using voice commands."