2023 KIA FORTE ESP

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Turning on/off the system
Turning on the system
1 Turn on the vehicle.
2 When a safety warning message appears, read it and press Confirm.

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To change the display language, press Language.
Turning off the system
To turn off the system while driving, press and hold the Power button on
the panel.
The screen and sound will be turned off.

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To use the system again, press the Power button.

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When a specified period of time elapses after turning off the vehicle, the system
automatically shuts down. When you open the driver's door, the system immediately
shuts down.
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.
•Some functions may not be active while driving to ensure safety. Those functions run only
when the vehicle is stationary. In order to use them, first stop the vehicle.
•When the screen is not displayed, the volume is muted, or other system failures occur,
immediately stop using the system. When you use the faulty system contin\
uously, it may
cause fire, electric shock, or fatal system failure.

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Disclaimers
•Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. Drivers should remain
attentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the steering-wheelmounted
controls while driving.
•Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident,
severe personal injury and death. The driver's primary responsibility is in the safe and
legal operation of a vehicle, and use of any handheld devices, other equipment or vehicle
systems which take the driver's eyes, attention and focus away from the safe operation of
a vehicle or that are not permissible by law should never be used during operation of the
vehicle.
•SiriusXM®: SiriusXM Satellite Radio, SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link each require
a subscription sold separately, or as a package, by SiriusXM Radio Inc. If you decide
to continue your service at the end of your trial subscription, the plan\
you choose will
automatically renew and bill at then-current rates until you call 1-866-635-2349 to cancel.
See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. Other fees
and taxes will apply. All fees and programming are subject to change. Not all vehicles
or devices are capable of receiving all services offered by SiriusXM. Data displays and
individual product availability vary by vehicle hardware. Current information and features
may not be available in all locations, or on all receivers. Weather Forecast, Current
Conditions may not be available in all locations. Images above are for representative
purposes only and are not real products. For actual features and images of real
products, consult the vehicle manufacturer. SiriusXM is not responsible for any errors
or inaccuracies in the data services or their use in the vehicle. Travel Link Stocks displays
current price and daily delta of around 7,000 actively reported securities traded on the
NYSE
®, NASDAQ® and AMEX®. The service is delayed approximately 20 minutes. SiriusXM
satellite service is available only to those at least 18 years of age in\
the 48 contiguous
USA, DC, and Puerto Rico (with coverage limitations). SiriusXM Internet Radio service is
available throughout our satellite service area and in AK and HI. ©2020 SiriusXM Radio
Inc.
• Android Auto: Vehicle user interface is a product of Google and its terms and privacy
statements apply. Requires the Android Auto app on Google Play and an Android
compatible smartphone running Android™ 5.0 Lollipop or higher. Data plan rates apply.
•Navigation: Distracted driving can result in a loss of vehicle control. When operating
a vehicle, never use a vehicle system that takes your focus away from safe vehicle
operation. Navigation is for information purposes only, and Kia does not make any
warranties about the accuracy of the information.

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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.
•Some functions may not be active while driving to ensure safety. Those functions run only
when the vehicle is stationary. In order to use them, first stop the vehicle.
•When the screen is not displayed, the volume is muted, or other system failures occur,
immediately stop using the system. When you use the faulty system continuously, it may
cause fire, electric shock, or fatal system failure.

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a a Current time. Depending on the vehicle model or specifications, time and date display
may vary. Press to access the time and date settings screen.
> See "Date/Time."
b b System status icons. Status icons are not included in the screenshots in this guide,
because their appearance may differ depending on the system status or mode.
> See "System status indicator icons."
c c Displays active widgets. When a widget is pressed, the corresponding function runs in full
screen.
> See "Editing the widgets on the Home screen (Type1)."
d d Displays the specified user profile image. When the image is pressed, the user profile
setting screen appears (if equipped).
> See "Configuring the user profile settings (Type1) (if
equipped)."
e e The list of menu items appears.
• Edit Home Widgets: Used to edit the types and positions of widgets on the Home
screen.
•Edit Home Icons: Used to edit the types of icons on the Home screen.
•User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Home screen (Type2)
The Home screen layout is as follows:

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To return to the Home screen from other screens, press
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c
d
b
a a Displays the specified user profile image. To display the user profile settings screen, press
the user image or name.
b b Displays the date and time.
c c Displays weather, and other information.
d d Displays Radio/Media information.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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To display the map screen, press the map area.

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Using the Android Auto
1 On the All Menus screen, press Android Auto.
2 Perform the desired function.
•To run the functions for phone, music, or navigation on the smartphone, press the
corresponding app icon.

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When you are using your smartphone′s navigation via phone projection, sounds
from both the system′s radio/media function and the navigation will be output
through your vehicle′s speakers. When you use the Volume knob while both
sounds are being output, the navigation volume is adjusted first.
•To use the Google voice recognition, press and hold the Voice Recognition button on
the steering wheel.

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By pressing the [ MODE] button on the steering wheel, you can run the media App on
your smartphone as well as the Radio/Media mode of the system.

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To specify which functions to run when the [ MODE] button on the steering wheel is
pressed, press and hold the [ MODE] button to display the settings screen.

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By pressing the Call button on the steering wheel, you can make a call via Bl\
uetooth
connection.

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When phone projection is active, you cannot change the phone projection settings. To
change the settings, remove the USB cable from your system.

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The icons on the screen are subject to change according to the policy of Google
Corporation.

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Apps or functions used through Android Auto are subject to change according to the
policy of Google Corporation. For supportable functions, visit the Android website at
https://www.android.com/auto.

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To use the functions on your smartphone with the minimized system settings, update the
smartphone OS to the latest version.

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The recognition time may differ depending on the device type, firmware, and OS version.

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Charges may apply for any mobile data used while Android Auto is running.

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Some functions may not work properly depending on the network signal strength.

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Avoid interacting with the smartphone while using Android Auto.

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You cannot use the following functions when Android Auto is in use.

USB mode

Apple CarPlay

Searches using the control panel or the steering wheel remote control

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Using the Apple CarPlay
1 On the All Menus screen, press Apple CarPlay.
2 Perform the desired function.
•To run any of functions (phone, messaging, navigation, etc.) on your iPhone, press the
corresponding function icon.

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When you are using your smartphone′s navigation via phone projection, sounds
from both the system′s radio/media function and the navigation will be output
through your vehicle′s speakers. When you use the Volume knob while both
sounds are being output, the navigation volume is adjusted first.
•To run the Siri voice recognition, press and hold the Voice Recognition button on the
steering wheel.

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By pressing the [ MODE] button on the steering wheel, you can run the media App on
your smartphone as well as the Radio/Media mode of the system.

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To specify which functions to run when the [ MODE] button on the steering wheel is
pressed, press and hold the [ MODE] button to display the settings screen.

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When you receive a call, press the Call button on the steering wheel to answer it.

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When phone projection is active, you cannot change the phone projection settings. To
change the settings, remove the USB cable from your system.

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Apps or functions used through Apple CarPlay are subject to change according to the
policy of Apple Corporation. For supportable functions, visit the Apple Corporation
website at http://www.apple.com/ios/carplay .

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To use the functions on your smartphone with the minimized system settings, update the
smartphone OS to the latest version.

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The recognition time may differ depending on the device type, firmware, and OS version.

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Charges may apply for any mobile data used while Apple CarPlay is running.

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Some functions may not work properly depending on the network signal strength.

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Avoid interacting with the smartphone while using Apple CarPlay.

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You cannot use the following functions when Apple CarPlay is in use.

Bluetooth phone

USB mode

Android Auto

Browsing using the Search knob on the control panel (if equipped)

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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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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."