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Headlights & High BeamsHigh Beam Assist (HBA)*
To operate:
•Rotate switch to change the Headlight function
•Push lever to turn High Beams on
•Pull lever to flash Headlights/High Beams
AUTO Light — When the light switch is in the AUTO Light position, the tail lights and head-lights will turn on or off automatically depending on the amount of light outside the vehicle
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)* — DRL may help others to see the front of your vehicle during the day The lights will be on automatically when the ignition or Engine Start/Stop button is on and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position, unless one of the following occurs:
• Headlights are on
• Parking brake is applied
• Engine is turned off
• Switch is in the DRL OFF position
AUTOAuto Light / DRL* / High Beam Assist*
Headlight position
Parking light position
OFFOFF position
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Turn Signals & Fog Lights*
To operate:
•Turn Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right/Left Turn Signal
•Slightly move lever up/down to activate One-Touch Lane Change Signal
•Fog Lights - Press switch A up/down to turn Fog Lights on/off
REMINDER: Headlights must be ON for Fog Light operation
One-Touch Lane Change Signal is activated by briefly pressing the Turn Signal lever up/down slightly for less than 1 second and then releasing The lane change signal will blink 3-7 times
To change how many times the Lane Change Signal blinks (3/5/7), go to User Settings Mode in the LCD Instrument Cluster and select Lights, then One-Touch Turn Signal One-Touch Lane Change Signal is located in
some models in the audio head unit -> Vehicles Settings -> Lights Menu
Refer to section 4 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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High Beam Assist is designed to automatically adjust the headlight range by switching between high and low beams based on light detected from other vehicles and road conditions To enable HBA , toggle the light switch to the AUTO Light position and turn on the high beams by pushing the lever away from you The High Beam Assist indicator will illuminate
REMINDERS:
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High Beam Assist does not operate below cer tain speeds, or in some lighting and driving conditions Please be aware of your surroundings and exercise proper road etiquet te when operating a vehicle using the high beams
•HBA will operate when vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph
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If the lever is pushed away from you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off and the high beams will be on continuously If the lever is pulled toward you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off
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If the light switch is switched to the headlight position, HBA will turn off and low beams will be on continuously
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Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic®†3 Shifting* (Manual Mode)
P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
[+]: Manual Mode Upshift
[–] : Manual Mode Downshift
Manual Mode: To enter Manual Mode, move shift lever from D to left gate A
To shift while in Manual Mode, move shift lever up [+] to upshift or down [–] to downshift A
Paddle Shifters*
Paddle Shifters are operable when the shift lever is moved into the left gate of the D position (Manual mode)
Paddle Shifting: Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to shift up or down one gear
REMINDER: When in Manual mode, pulling the left and right paddle shifters at the same time will NOT shift gears
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
REMINDERS:
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When in P (Park), if the Release but ton is not pressed while shifting, the transmission does not shift
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If going through a car wash, remind the at tendant to keep the vehicle in Neutral (N) and keep the engine running Also, disable the power liftgate lid control, turn off the auto rain sensing wipers and fold in the mirrors
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Automatic Transmission - Sportmatic Shifting with Paddle Shifters Video
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) Driving Experience Video
•Press brake pedal and depress release but ton Bto move gearshift from N to P, N to R or from P to any gear
•Manual Mode downshifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows down When the vehicle stops, 1st gear is automatically selected
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Manual Gear Shift*
Starting the Engine
1 Apply Parking Brake A
2 Fully depress Clutch and Brake Pedals B
3 Shift into Neutral C
4 Press the Start/Stop button D
Shifting into Reverse
1 Fully depress Clutch and Brake Pedals B
2 Shift into Neutral C
3 Press Shift Lever button E in
4 Shift into Reverse F
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Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Dual Clutch Transmission
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Some Kia vehicles are equipped with Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) for automatic transmissions
The following are unique driving tips for the Dual Clutch Transmission:
•To hold the vehicle stationary on an incline, the service brake or parking brake MUST be used or the gear shift MUST be in the (P) Park position If the vehicle is held stationary by applying the accelerator pedal on a slope, the clutch/transmission may overheat, resulting in damage
•Avoid aggressive launches on steep grades as this may result in an overheated clutch and transmission
•A slight time lag may be experienced at takeoff from standstill during aggressive acceleration maneuvers
If the clutch is overheating, an amber warning light* will be displayed in the instrument cluster Should this condition occur, pull over and place the vehicle in Park and idle the engine.
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for additional information on Automatic Gear Shift or DCT operation or call Kia Consumer Affairs for additional information
Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation
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Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) Driving Experience Video
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Image is for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) system utilizes an electric motor to engage the parking brake
Applying the Parking Brake
Depress the brake pedal and pull up the EPB switch A Ensure that the indicator light is illuminated on the instrument cluster
Releasing the Parking Brake*
The EPB will automatically release when the brake pedal is engaged and shifter is shifted out of P (Park) to R (Reverse) or shifted out of N (Neutral) to Reverse or D (Drive)
To release EPB manually, depress the brake pedal, then press the EPB switch A, with the ignition switch in the on position Ensure that the indicator light is off
Auto Hold temporarily maintains the vehicle at a standstill even though the brake pedal is not depressed after the driver brings the vehicle to a complete stop by depressing the brake pedal Auto Hold can be turned on or off using the AUTO HOLD button B on the center panel below the gear shift Before Auto Hold will operate, the driver ’s door, engine hood and liftgate must be closed, and the driver ’s seat belt must be fastened
The Auto Hold indicator on the Instrument Cluster has four states:
White: Standby – When vehicle is in Park and at a standstill, and AUTO HOLD button B is pressed On, the indicator will illuminate white While driving the vehicle (vehicle is not at a standstill), the Auto Hold indicator will remain white
Green: Engaged – When coming to a complete stop by pressing the brake pedal, the Auto Hold indicator changes from white to green
Off (not illuminated) – The indicator will turn off when the AUTO HOLD button B is manually pressed Off or when the EPB is manually turned on
Yellow: Malfunction – When the indicator is illuminated yellow, there may be a system malfunction Take your vehicle to a local Kia dealer
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)*
REMINDERS:
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As a bulb check, the EPB malfunction indicator will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned on
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If the warning light does not illuminate temporarily, or continues to remain lit, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked
•The EPB should not be operated while the vehicle is moving
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A click or electric brake motor sound may be heard while operating or releasing the EPB, but these conditions are normal and indicate that the EPB is functioning properly
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If parked on a steep incline/decline, pull up the EPB switch for more than 3 seconds for a firmer EPB application
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Pull up and hold EPB switch a second time to increase brake pressure if parked on a decline or incline
Auto Hold*
REMINDERS:
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Auto Hold only operates when vehicle is in Drive, Neutral or Reverse Auto Hold turns off when ignition is cycled
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To reduce the risk of an accident, do not activate Auto Hold while driving downhill, backing up or parking your vehicle
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Do not solely rely on the Auto Hold system to keep the vehicle stopped Always pay at tention to traf fic and road conditions, and be prepared to depress the brakes
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When leaving your keys with parking lot at tendants or valet, make sure to inform them how to operate the EPB
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Opening the Hood:
•Pull the Hood Release Lever C to unlatch the Hood
•In the front of the vehicle, lift the Hood slightly, pull the secondary Latch D to the left inside of the Hood’s center and lift the Hood
Closing the Hood:
•First, return the support rod to its clip
•Lower the Hood until it ’s about 12 inches away from being closed, and let it drop Then, press down to ensure it ’s securely locked in place
REMINDERS:
•While lowering and closing, keep hands away from under the Hood
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Open the Hood only after turning the engine off, on a flat sur face, with the gear shift in the P (Park) position and set ting the parking brake
Hood Release Lever and LatchTrunk Release Lever and Button*
Sunvisor†2 0
Use the Sunvisor to shield direct light through the front or side windows
REMINDERS:
•Sunvisor may not shield all direct light
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Do not operate the vehicle if Sunvisor is impairing your visibilit y
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Be aware of seating position when adjusting or swinging Sunvisor around to or from the front or side windows
•Sunvisor may impair visibilit y if not adjusted properly
Trunk Release Lever A - To unlock the trunk from inside the vehicle, lift the Trunk Release Lever and manually open the trunk
Trunk Release Button* B - Press the Trunk Release Button and manually pull the trunk lid up (vehicles with Smart Key only)
(Type A; Located under the trunk lid)
(Sliding sunvisor only available on select Kia models)
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
•The Trunk must be unlocked before it can be opened by the Trunk Release But ton
•Smar t Key* - The Trunk unlocks automatically, and can then be opened manually when the Smar t Key fob* is within close proximit y to the vehicle
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(up to 60,000 miles)A MAINTENANCE INTERVALS (MILES)
MAINTENANCE ITEMS6,00012,00018,00024,00030,00036,00042,00048,00054,00060,000
Add fuel additiveCPPPPPPPPPP
Rotate tiresPPPPPPPPPP
Engine oil & oil filter (Full Synthetic Oil)RRRRRRRRRR
Climate control air filterIRIRIRIRIR
Air cleaner filter (engine)IIIRIIIRII
Battery conditionIIIIIIIIII
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsIIIIIIIIII
Brake discs and padsIIIIIIIIII
Vacuum hoseIIIIIIIIII
Steering gear rack, linkage & bootsIIIIIIIIII
Suspension ball jointsIIIIIIIIII
Air conditioner compressor/refrigerantIIIIIIIIII
Exhaust systemIIIIIIIIII
Brake fluidIIIIIIIRII
Intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hoseIIIII
Driveshaft and bootsIIIII
Fuel tank air filter‡DIIIII
Parking brakeIIIII
Fuel tank and fuel capIIIII
Fuel lines, hoses and connectionsIIIII
Cooling systemIIII
Spark plugsR
Valve clearanceFI
Drive belts (First 60,000 miles, then ever y 12,000 miles)GI
A See the Owner ’s Manual for complete maintenance schedule These are approximate estimated inter vals Refer to vehicle mileage for maintenance item schedule B And, if necessar y, adjust, correct, clean or replace C If TOP TIER detergent gasoline is not available, one bot tle of additive is recommended Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with information on how to use them Do not mix other additives D Both the fuel filter & fuel tank air filter are generally considered to be maintenance free, depending on fuel qualit y being used However, periodic
inspection is recommended If your vehicle is having issues like fuel flow restriction, power surging, loss of power, difficult y star ting, etc , replace the fuel filter immediately and consult an authorized Kia dealer for ser vice E Manual transmission fluid (or Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid) should be changed any time the transmission has been submerged in water F Inspect for excessive tappet noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary G The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced excessively
FORTE NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE TURBO
Check your Maintenance Schedule or schedule an appointment with a dealer using Kia Connect account by logging into your Kia Connect / Kia Access App or your account on ht tps://owners kia com/ (Vehicles equipped with Kia Connect only – See page 32 for setup information)
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See your Owner ’s Manual for more details and complete maintenance information, including severe maintenance schedule Warrant y may be voided if maintenance schedule is not followed
For Non-Turbo maintenance, see back cover
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Full Synthetic Oil Video
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(up to 64,000 miles)A For Turbo maintenance, see page 52MAINTENANCE INTERVALS (MILES)
MAINTENANCE ITEMS8,00016,00024,00032,00040,00048,00056,00064,000
Rotate tiresPPPPPPPP
Engine oil and filter (Full Synthetic Oil)RRRRRRRR
Climate control air filterIRIRIRIR
Air cleaner filter (engine)IIRIIRII
Battery conditionIIIIIIII
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsIIIIIIII
Brake discs and padsIIIIIIII
Vacuum hoseIIIIIIII
Steering gear rack, linkage & bootsIIIIIIII
Suspension ball joints and mounting boltsIIIIIIII
Air conditioner compressor/refrigerantIIIIIIII
Exhaust systemIIIIIIII
Brake fluidIIIIIRII
Parking brakeIIIIIIII
Driveshaft and bootsIIII
Fuel tank air filter‡CIIII
Fuel tank and fuel capIIII
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connectionsIIII
Cooling systemIII
Drive belts (First 64,000 miles, then ever y 15,000 miles)DI
‡ If equipped.A . See the Owner ’s Manual for complete maintenance schedule. These are approximate estimated inter vals. Refer to vehicle mileage for maintenance item schedule.B. And, if necessar y, adjust, correct, clean or replace.C . Both the fuel filter & fuel tank air filter are generally considered to be maintenance free, depending on fuel qualit y being used. However, periodic inspection is recommended. If your vehicle is having issues like fuel flow restriction, power surging, loss of power, difficult y star ting, etc., replace the fuel filter immediately and consult an authorized Kia dealer for ser vice.
D. The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced excessively.
See your Owner ’s Manual for more details and complete maintenance information, including severe maintenance schedule. Warrant y may be voided if maintenance schedule is not followed.
FORTE NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NON-TURBO
Check your Maintenance Schedule or schedule an appointment with a dealer using Kia Connect account by logging into your Kia Access App or your account on ht tps://owners.kia.com/ (Vehicles equipped with Kia Connect only – See page 32 for setup information).
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Consumer - Roadside Assistance†13: 1-800-333-4KIA (4542)
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Full Synthetic Oil Video
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