lights KIA FORTE 2023 Features and Functions Guide

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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
MAINTENANCE - NON-TURBO Back Cover

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B Speedometer
C Turn Signal Indicators
D LCD Gear Shift Position, Odometer, Trip Modes / Trip Computer, Exterior Temperature
E Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
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Arrow direction indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is located
Your vehicle’s instrument cluster & indicator light locations may differ from those in the illustrations For more information on the instrument cluster, the LCD Warning Messages 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 On the vehicle, they may appear in the LCD
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Instrument Cluster’s LCD Display Video
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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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User Settings* - Instrument Cluster (Type B/C Cluster set tings)
To enter the User Settings mode on the instrument Cluster LCD screen, ensure vehicle is at a stand still, shift lever is in Park, and Engine Start/Stop button or Key in the ON position Then select User Settings by pressing the Mode/Menu button A
You can navigate the selections on the display by pressing the OK button B up or down, and then entering the item by pressing the OK button B
User Settings Modes
Driver Assistance*: •SCC Reaction •Driving Convenience •Warning Timing •Warning Volume •Driver At tention Warning •For ward Safet y •Lane Safet y •Blind-spot Safet y* •Parking Safet yCluster: •Theme Selection •Wiper/Lights Display •Traf fic Signs* •Icy Road Warning •Welcome Sound*Doors: •Automatically Lock •Automatically Unlock •Smar t Trunk* •Two Press Unlock* •Remote Window* •Smar t Trunk*Lights: •One-Touch Turn Signal* •Headlamp Delay* •Ambient Light Brightness* •Ambient Light Color* •High Beam Assist
Sound: •Parking Distance Warning* Volume •Welcome Sound*Service Interval: •Enable Ser vice Inter val •Adjust Interval •ResetConvenience: •Welcome Mirror/Light* •Wireless Charging System* •Seat Easy Access* •Rear Occupant Aler t* •Service Interval •Icy Road Warning*Units: •Speed Unit •Fuel Economy Unit •Temperature Unit •Tire Pressure Unit*Reset: •Reset MenusLanguage*: •Choose Language
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Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided Do not at tempt to change vehicle system set tings while driving
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Vehicle & User Settings Video
Ambient, Mood & Theme Lighting Video
Vehicle Settings* -
Infotainment System
To enter the Vehicle Settings mode in the Infotainment System, press the SETUP key on the Infotainment System Then press Vehicle , which will take you to Vehicle Settings Use the touchscreen to navigate through the menus
Vehicle Settings modes:
Driver Assistance*: •SCC Reaction* •Driving Convenience* •Warning Time* •Warning Volume* •Driver At tention Warning* •For ward Safet y* •Lane Safet y* •Blind-spot Safet y* •Parking Safet y*Climate: •Recirculate Air* •Automatic Ventilation* •Defog/Defrost Options*Lights: •Ambient Light* •One-Touch Turn Signal* •Headlight Display* •High Beam Assist*
Door: •Remote Window Control* •Auto Lock* •Auto Unlock* •Two-Press Unlock* •Smar t Trunk*
Cluster: •Illumination* •Service Interval* •Content Selection* •Welcome Sound*Convenience: •Rear Occupant Aler t* •Wireless Charging System*
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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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REMINDERS:

LK A will not issue a warning if the turn signals or hazard lights are activated

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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(Located left of steering wheel)
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
HAC does not replace the need to apply brakes while the vehicle is stopped on an incline
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
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)†6
The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during certain cornering maneuvers It is a good idea to keep the ESC turned on for daily driving whenever possible Press ESC button A to turn ESC on or off
REMINDERS:

ESC is turned ON by default at vehicle star t-up When ignition is cycled, ESC will turn ON again

The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will be lit momentarily whenever ESC is active
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)†6
HAC is designed to help prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards when accelerating from a stop while on a steep incline The HAC automatically activates whether the ESC is on or off but does NOT activate when the ESC has malfunctioned
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Instrument Cluster Control
With parking lights/headlights on, press button B (+) or (-) to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel illumination
REMINDER: The Instrument Cluster Control does not adjust brightness on the audio head unit screens Use the display set tings in the Setup menu to adjust the brightness on the screen
REMINDERS:

The HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P (Park) or the N (Neutral) position

In the event of HAC system malfunctions, see Authorized Kia Dealer for ser vice
•When HAC is active (e g , during initial acceleration from a stop on an incline), you may notice that the brakes will momentarily remain engaged after you depress the accelerator – this is normal HAC operation
•HAC provides a 2-second delay before the vehicle may star t rolling backwards
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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
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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 (HBA) Video
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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:

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

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

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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Sunroof Operation*Map/Room Lamps
The Sunroof and Sunshade operation is controlled by a multi-directional switch The ignition needs to be in the on position to operate the Sunroof and Sunshade
Slide the Sunshade and Sunroof:
•Auto Open: Slide lever E backward to the farthest position and release
•Auto Close (Sunroof only): Slide the lever E forward to the farthest position and release
•Manual Open: Slide the switch E backward to the first detent position
•Manual Close: Slide the switch E forward to the first detent position
Tilt the Sunroof:
•Tilt Open: Push lever E upward
•Tilt Closed: Push lever E forward
Automatic turn off function* - The interior lights automatically turn off approximately 30 seconds after the ignition or Engine Start/Stop button* is off
Map/Room Lamp Operation:
•Press lens A to turn the Driver ’s/Passenger ’s Map Lamps on/off This light produces a spot beam for convenient use as a map lamp or as a personal lamp for the driver or the front passenger
•Press button B to turn all the Map/Room Lamps on/off
•Press button C to turn the Map/Room Lamp on, for 30 seconds, when a door is opened, unlocked from Smart Key or the ignition is turned off When pressed and a door is opened, or doors are unlocked from the Smart Key, the Map and Room Lamps turn on for approximately 30 seconds
•Press button D to turn the Room Lamp on/off
For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
REMINDERS:

When closing, be mindful of any objects or persons

Sunshade must remain OPEN while Sunroof is open

If the ignition/vehicle is turned off, and the driver ’s door is opened, with the sunroof not fully closed, the Instrument Cluster LCD will display a warning message and a chime will sound for a few seconds

Do not adjust the sunroof or sunshade while driving This could result in loss of control of the vehicle

When doors are unlocked by the Smar t Key, the lamp turns on for approximately 30 seconds
•If your vehicle is equipped with the theft alarm system, the interior lights automatically turn off approximately 3 seconds after the system is in armed stage
•Using interior lights for an extended period of time may cause bat ter y discharge
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•To stop the Sunroof at any position, push or pull the Sunroof control lever in any direction
•While driving with the rear windows down or with the sunroof* in an open or par tially open position, a wind buffeting or pulsation noise may be heard This noise is a normal occurrence and can be reduced or eliminated by the following:
- If the noise occurs with one or both of the rear windows down, par tially lower both front windows approximately one inch
– If the noise occurs with the sunroof open, slightly reduce the size of the sunroof opening
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Sunroof Operation Video
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Smart Power Trunk*†1 1
Smart Key:
To open the Smart Power Trunk, press and hold the Trunk button A until the Trunk begins opening
Outside the Vehicle:
To open the Trunk, press the Trunk Release button B
Smart Power Trunk*
When the Smart Key fob is on your person and you are near the back of the vehicle, within close proximity, the hazard lights will blink and a chime will sound for about 3 seconds as an alert that the Trunk is about to open Then the alert system will blink and chime two additional times before opening the Trunk
The Smart Power Trunk feature is off by default To enable the Smart Power Trunk, go to User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes
REMINDERS:

The trunk can be opened with no-touch activation after about 15 seconds of all doors being closed and locked
•The Smar t Trunk feature will not operate when:
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The doors are recently closed and locked, and the Smar t Key is still detected near the vehicle after 15 seconds or within 60 inches of the door handles
-A door is not locked or closed
-The Smar t Key is in the vehicle

The Smar t Key must be outside of the vehicle for the Smar t Trunk to operate

Press any but ton on the Smar t Key fob during the Detect and Aler t stage to deactivate the Smar t Trunk function

Ensure obstacles and people are out of the way of the Smar t Trunk
For more information on the Smar t Trunk operation, please refer to section 4 in the Owner's Manual
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Liftgate Buttons and Operation Video
Manual Liftgate & Key Fob Controls Video
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