ECO mode KIA FORTE 2020 Owner's Manual

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Features of your vehicle
During mild weather or under condi-
tions where the operation of the seat
warmer is not needed, keep the
switches in the "OFF" position.Temperature control (Manual)
Each time you press the switch, the temperature setting of the seat
will change as follows :
■ Front seat
■ Rear seat
The seat warmer defaults to the OFF position whenever the ignition
switch is turned on. Temperature control(Automatic)
The seat warmer starts to automati-
cally control the seat temperature in
order to prevent low-temperature
burns after being manually turned ON.
You may manually press the button
to increase the seat temperature.
However, it soon returns to the auto-
matic mode again.
When pressing the switch for more than 1.5 seconds with the seat
warmer operating, the seat warmer
will turn OFF.
The seat warmer defaults to the OFF position whenever the Engine
Start/Stop button is in the ON posi-
tion.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
With the seat warmer switch in the
ON position, the heating system in
the seat turns off or on automatically
depending on the seat temperature.
▼
▼WARNING- Seat warmer
burns
The seat warmer may cause
burns, even at low tempera-
tures, if used over a long period
of time. Never allow passengers
who may not be able to take
care of themselves to be
exposed to the risk of seat
heater burns. These include:
1. Infants, children, elderly or disabled persons, or hospital
outpatients
2. Persons with sensitive skin or those that burn easily
3. Fatigued individuals
4. Intoxicated individuals
5. Individuals taking medication that can cause drowsiness or
sleepiness (sleeping pills,
cold tablets, etc.)
OFF→ HIGH( )→ MIDDLE( )→LOW( )
→
OFF→HIGH( )→ LOW( )
→
OFF→HIGH( )→ MIDDLE( )→LOW( )
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60min

front (front radar/camera) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-76
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Cruise Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-86
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. 5-88
do one of the following . . . 5-88
30 km/h (20 mph) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-89
do one of the following . . 5-89
Smart Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-90
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Drive mode integrated control system . . . . . . . . 5-111
Blind-spot Collision Warning (BCW). . . . . . . . . 5-115
LCA (Lane Change Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-116
. . 5-119
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Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) system . . . . . . . . . . 5-125
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Driver Attention Warning (DAW). . . . . . . . . . . . 5-134
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Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-139
Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-141
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Driving your vehicle
Starting the engine
1.Make sure the parking brake isapplied.
2. Manual Transmission - Depress
the clutch pedal fully and shift the
transmission into Neutral. Keep the
clutch pedal and brake pedal
depressed while turning the igni-
tion switch to the start position.
Dual clutch transmission/
Intelligent Variable Transmission
- Place the transmission shift lever
in P (Park). Depress the brake
pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when the shift lever is in the N (Neutral)position.
3.Turn the ignition switch to START and hold it there until the engine
starts (a maximum of 10 seconds),
then release the key.
It should be started withoutdepressing the accelerator.
4.Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains sta-
tionary.
Start driving at moderate engine
speeds. (Extreme and/or excessive
accelerating and decelerating
should be avoided.) If the engine stalls while you are in
motion, do not attempt to move the
shift lever to the P (Park) position. If
traffic and road conditions permit,
you may put the shift lever in the N
(Neutral) position while the vehicle is
still moving and turn the ignition
switch to the START position in an
attempt to restart the engine.
CAUTION- Starter
Do not engage the starter for
more than 10 seconds. If theengine stalls or fails to start,wait 5 to 10 seconds before re-engaging the starter. Improperuse of the starter may damageit.
WARNING- Steering
wheel
Never reach for any controls
through the steering wheel
while the vehicle is in motion.
The presence of your hand or
arm in this area could cause a
loss of vehicle control.
WARNING- Proper footwear
Always wear appropriate shoes
when operating your vehicle.
Unsuitable shoes (high heels,
ski boots, sandals, etc.) may
interfere with your ability to use
the brake and accelerator pedal.

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Driving your vehicle
Starting the engine
1. Carry the smart key or place itinside the vehicle.
2. Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied.
3. Manual Transmission - Depress
the clutch pedal fully and shift the
transmission into Neutral. Keep the
clutch pedal and brake pedal
depressed while starting the
engine.
Dual clutch transmission/
Intelligent Variable Transmission
- Place the transmission shift lever
in P (Park). Depress the brake
pedal fully.
You can also start the engine when the shift lever is in the N(Neutral) position.
4. Press the engine start/stop button.
It should be started without depress-ing the accelerator pedal.
5. Do not wait for the engine to warm
up while the vehicle remains sta-
tionary. Start driving at moderate
engine speeds. (Extreme and/or
excessive accelerating and decel-
erating should be avoided.)
Starting and stopping the engine
for turbocharger intercooler
1. Do not race or accelerate the engine immediately after starting.
If the engine is cold, idle for sever-
al seconds to ensure sufficient
lubrication in the turbocharger
unit.
2. After high speed or extended driv- ing, requiring a heavy engine load,
idle the engine about 1 minute
before turning it off.
This idle time will allow the tur- bocharger to cool prior to shutting
the engine off.
Starting the engine with smart key
Even if the smart key is in the vehi- cle, if it is far away from you, the
engine may not start.
When the engine start/stop button is in the ACC position or above, if
any door is opened, the system
checks for the smart key. If the
smart key is not in the vehicle, the
“ ” indicator and a message
“Key is not in the vehicle” will appear
on the instrument cluster and LCD
window. And if all doors are closed,
the chime will sound for 5 seconds.
The indicator or warning will turn off
while the vehicle is moving. Always
have the smart key with you.
CAUTION
Do not turn the engine off imme-diately after it has been subject-ed to a heavy load. Doing somay cause severe damage tothe engine or turbocharger unit.

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LCD display for transmission
temperature and warning mes-
sage
Transmission temperature Gauge
Select trip computer mode on the
LCD display and move to the trans-
mission temperature screen to see
the temperature of the dual clutch
transmission.
WARNING
In the case of a transmission
failure, the vehicle may not
move and the position indicator
(D, R) will blink on the cluster. In
this situation, have the system
checked by a professional
workshop. Kia recommends to
visit an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner.
OBDM059141L
OBDM059142L
■ Type A
■Type B
OBDM059147L
OBDM059148L
■Type A
■Type B

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Transmission high temperature
Under certain conditions, such as
repeated stop-and-go launches on
steep grades, sudden take off or
acceleration, or other harsh driving
conditions, the transmission clutch
temperatures will increase exces-
sively. Eventually, the clutch in the
transmission could become over-
heated. When the clutch is overheated, the
safe protection mode engages and
the gear position indicator on the
cluster blinks with a chime. In this
situation, “Transmission temp. is
high! Stop safely” warning mes-
sage will appear on the LCD dis-
play, and driving may not be
smooth.
If this occurs, pull over to a safe location, stop the vehicle with the
engine running, apply the brakes,
shift the vehicle to P (Park), and
allow the transmission to cool.
If you ignore this warning, the driv- ing condition may become worse.
You may experience abrupt shifts,
frequent shifts, or jerkiness. To
return to normal driving condition,
stop the vehicle and apply the foot
brake or shift into P (Park).
Then allow the transmission to cool
for a few minutes with the engine
on before driving off.
When possible, drive the vehicle smoothly. Transmission overheated
OBDM059144LOBDM059143L
■Type A■Type B
OBDM059152LOBDM059151L
■Type A■Type BOBDM059148LOBDM059147L
■Type A■Type B
OBDM059154LOBDM059153L
■Type A■Type B
OBDM059156LOBDM059155L
■Type A■Type B

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D (Drive)
This is the normal driving position.
The transmission will automatically
shift through a seven-gear
sequence, providing the best fuel
economy and power.
For extra power when passing anoth-
er vehicle or driving uphill, depress
the accelerator pedal further until
you feel the transmission downshift
to a lower gear.Paddle shifter (if equipped)
The paddle shifter is available when
the shift lever is in the D (Drive) posi-
tion or the manual mode.
WARNING
Always fully depress the brake
pedal before and while shifting
out of the P (Park) position into
another position to avoid inad-
vertent motion of the vehicle,
which could injure persons in
or around the car.
OBDM059136

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Driving your vehicle
With the shift lever in the D position
The paddle shifter will operate when
the vehicle speed is more than 10
km/h (6.2 mph).
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once
to shift up or down one gear and the
system changes from automatic
mode to manual mode.
When the vehicle speed is lower than
10 km/h (6.2 mph), if you depress the
accelerator pedal for more than 5
seconds or if you move the shift lever
from D (Drive) to manual Mode and
move it from manual Mode to D
(Drive) again, the system changes
from manual mode to automatic
mode.
With the shift lever in the sports mode
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once
to shift up or down one gear.
✽ ✽NOTICE
If the [+] and [-] paddle shifters are
pulled at the same time, gear shift
may not occur.
Shift-lock override
If the shift lever cannot be moved
from the P (Park) position into the R
(Reverse) position with the brake
pedal depressed, continue depress-
ing the brake, then do the following: 1. Place the ignition switch in the
LOCK/OFF position.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Carefully remove the cap (1) cov- ering the shift-lock release access
hole.
4. Insert a tool (e.g. flathead screw- driver) into the access hole and
press down on the tool.
5. Move the shift lever.
6. Remove the tool from the shiftlock override access hole then install
the cap.
7. Have the system inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recom-
mends to visit an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner.
Ignition key interlock system
(if equipped)
The ignition key cannot be removed
unless the shift lever is in the P
(Park) position.
OBDM059006
■Type A
■Type B
OBDM059157

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D (Drive)
This is the normal forward driving
position. The transmission will auto-
matically shift, providing the best fuel
economy and power.
For extra power when passing anoth-
er vehicle or climbing grades,
depress the accelerator fully, at which
time the transmission will automati-
cally downshift to the next lower gear.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into D (Drive).
Sports mode
Whether the vehicle is stationary or in
motion, sports mode is selected by
pushing the shift lever from the D (Drive)
position into the manual gate. To return
to D (Drive) range operation, push the
shift lever back into the main gate.
SPORT mode manages the driving
dynamics by automatically adjusting the
steering effort and the engine and trans-
mission control logic for enhanced driv-
er performance.
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WARNING
With the exception of parking
in neutral gear, always park
the vehicle in “P” (Park) for
safety and engage the parking
brake.
Before parking in “N” (Neutral) gear, first make sure the park-
ing ground is level and flat. Do
not park in “N” gear on any
slopes or gradients.
If parked and left in “N” on a
slope or gradient, the vehicle
may move and cause serious
damage and injury.

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Driving your vehicle
The warning light illumi-
nates on the LCD display
when you cancel the FCA
system. The driver can
monitor the FCA ON/OFF status on
the LCD display. Also, the warning
light illuminates when the ESC
(Electronic Stability Control) is
turned off. When the warning light
remains ON with the FCA activated,
have the system checked by a pro-
fessional workshop. Kia recom-
mends to visit an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner.
The driver can select the initial warn-
ing activation time in the User
Settings in the instrument cluster
LCD display. The options for the ini-
tial Forward Collision Warning
include the following:
When this option is select-
ed, the initial Forward
Collision Warning is acti-
vated earlier than normal.
This setting maximizes the
amount of distance
between your vehicle and
the vehicle or pedestrian
ahead before the initial
warning occurs. If the
‘EARLY’ option feels too
sensitive, change it to
‘NORMAL’. When the vehi-
cle ahead suddenly stops,
the warning may seem to
activate later even if the
‘EARLY’ condition was
selected.
selected, the initial
Forward Collision
Warning is activated nor-
mally. Compared to
EARLY mode, this set-
ting allows for a shorter
amount of distance
between your vehicle
and the vehicle or
pedestrian ahead before
the initial warning
occurs.
ed, the initial Forward
Collision Warning is activat-
ed later than normal. This
setting reduces the amount
of distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle or
pedestrian ahead before
the initial warning occurs.
Select this option only when
traffic is light and you are
driving slowly.