trunk KIA FORTE 2023 Features and Functions Guide

As you get to know your new Kia, you can explore this booklet to better understand
how to operate its many features and systems. You can find the complete Table of
Contents on the next two pages, but first, be sure to review the following to better
understand some of your Kia’s most used features:
1 Smart Key with Remote Start* 46
2 Fuel Filler Door Release 50
3 Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat* / Front Seat Headrest Adjustment 42-43
4 Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats* 42
5 Folding Rear Seats 44
6 Lifting Wipers (Wiper Service Mode) 26
7 Windshield Wipers & Washers 26
8 Smart Cruise Control (SCC)* / Navigation-based SCC (NSCC)* 16-17
9 Smart Power Trunk* 48
10 Normal Maintenance Schedules 52, Back Cover
11 User Settings – Instrument Cluster* 09
12 Vehicle Settings - Infotainment System* 09
13 Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 28-29
14 Kia Connect Activation* 32
15 Kia Connect with Navigation* 34
16 Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® Setup 30
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe personal injur y and death The driver ’s primar y responsibilit y is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle, and handheld devices, other equipment or vehicle systems which take the driver ’s eyes, at tention 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
www kia com Consumer Affairs – Roadside Assistance†1 3: 1-800-333-4KIA (800-333-4542)
Always check the Owner ’s Manual for complete operating information and safet y warnings
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GETTING STARTED
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Navigation System Important Tips Video
Your New Kia Important Care Tips Video
Vehicle Cameras Important Tips Video
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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
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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
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
INSTRUMENTCLUSTER
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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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VEHICLE SETTINGS
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Kia Access App Download
Go to an app marketplace to download the Kia Access App Once you download the app, make sure you register your vehicle and start an account (refer to Kia Connect Activation page) Get to know your new Kia and the available convenient features on the app
2020 SOULMILEAGE722 mi.
355 miEst. RangeDOOR LOCKSREMOTE STARTFind My Car
•The smar tphone and vehicle need to be connected to a cellular net work with a good wireless signal strength in order to use Kia Connect If these conditions are not met, remote command may not execute or may take a long time It will also affect voice commands such as navigation POI or address search
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To use Remote Star t* or Remote Star t* with Climate Control feature, all doors, hood and trunk/liftgate must be closed and locked
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When Remote Star t* is activated, if the driver does not enter the vehicle within 10 minutes, the Remote Star t* will turn the engine off
•When using Remote Star t* with Climate Control, turn on for at least a few minutes before get ting into the vehicle, allowing the vehicle interior to reach your desired temperature
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The quickest way to obtain accurate vehicle status through the app is by pressing the refresh but ton on the app or refreshing the web page when using the customer web por tal
•In order to preser ve the vehicle bat ter y, Kia Connect will not turn on seven days after the last ignition was on You will need to restar t the vehicle with a key fob in order to use Kia Connect again
QUICK TIPS
The Kia Access App Features Guide is a guide helping you utilize the app to its full potential by detailing how to use each feature and adjust various settings Below are some of the topics included:
•Remote Commands
•Set Climate*
•Schedule Service
•Dealer Settings
•Manage Vehicles and Profiles
Kia Access App Features Guide
Kia App Screen for illustrative purposes only Actual App screen and functionalit y may var y
For fur ther Kia Connect operations, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide
Kia Connect may be unavailable for model year 2022 and newer vehicles sold or purchased in Massachuset ts See Kia Connect Terms of Ser vice at owners kia com for more information
Do not use remote climate control or remote star t if vehicle is in an enclosed area (e g , closed garage) or a par tially enclosed area without ventilation Close all doors leading from adjacent living areas to the vehicle area before executing a remote climate control or remote star t command
Kia Access Features Guide. Click this dynamic QR code to access the guide Some phone’s operating systems may need to be updated to scan dynamic QR codes
Download the Kia Access App by clicking this dynamic QR code Some phone’s operating systems may need to be updated to scan dynamic QR codes
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INFOTAINMENTSYSTEMS
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS

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
Charge a compatible Qi Certified smartphone wirelessly by placing it on the tray A at the front of the console, near the Multimedia USB ports and the charging indicator, while the ignition is on
1 Enable Wireless Charging in the User Settings mode in the Instrument Cluster* or Vehicle Settings* in the Infotainment System, select Convenience then Wireless Charging System
2 Place compatible smartphone on the center of the charging pad A
3 All doors must be closed
4 Indicator light B may change to amber once the wireless charging begins
5 Once charging is complete, the amber light may change to green
REMINDERS:
•If driver door is opened, charging will be disabled
•The smar tphone must be compatible with Qi charging in order to wirelessly charge
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Avoid placing other metal items in the bin while charging as to not impede the charging area
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Wireless charging technology allows for a device to be charged using inductive charging See your Owner ’s Manual for more detailed information
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Inductive charging systems are less ef ficient than conventional charging through a cable As a result, higher device operating temperatures may be experienced during use
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Charging Per formance: Device position on the wireless charging system can affect charging per formance Other factors that may affect the charging rate include foreign objects, such as coins or pens, and phone case thickness
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Wireless Smartphone Charging System*†2 2
•The smar tphone must be a compatible Qi cer tified phone with Qi function available Some smar tphone models are not QI cer tified, which may affect the availabilit y, speed or per formance of the wireless charging
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For wireless charging to occur, all doors (excluding trunk) must be closed & the Smar t Key Fob must be detected inside the vehicle
•For best results, place smar tphone on the center of the charging pad
•If wireless charging does not work, move smar tphone around the pad until the charging indicator turns amber Avoid placing other metal items in the bin while charging as to not impede the charging area
QUICK TIPSA
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Wireless Smartphone Charging Video
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(Located in front of gear shifter)
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Folding Rear Seats*
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Adjust the Front Seatback to the upright position and/or slide the Front Seat forward
2 Lower Rear Headrests to the lowest position
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Pull Seatback Lock Release Lever A to release Rear Seatback (Lever located in trunk)
4 Fold Seatback B down
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To return seat back, push back to its original position and ensure it latches
For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
Refer to section 3 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
REMINDER: Always make sure the Seatback is locked in place when unfolded
It may be necessar y to remove the headrests and/or adjust the front seatbacks to fully lower rear seats
QUICK TIP
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with
Door Monitoring†1 2
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Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with Door Monitoring Video
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Check rear seats
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The Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with Door Monitoring can help alert the driver when a rear passenger may be left in the vehicle
The alert will be a message on the Instrument Cluster stating to “Check rear seats” C and a chime will sound
The factory default is set to OFF To turn the system on or off, go to User Settings* in the Instrument cluster or Vehicle Settings*, on the audio head unit, select Convenience, then Rear Occupant Alert and check/uncheck the box
REMINDER: Always be sure to check the passenger areas before leaving the vehicle
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation
When engaged, Rear Occupant Aler t is not a substitute for one’s at tention and may not detect all movement within the vehicle Always check the vehicle’s interior before exiting
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A Press to lock All Doors; Press and hold for more than 3 seconds to activate Remote Window Closing* Release to stop To enable this feature, go to User Settings in the Instrument Cluster > LCD Display > Door > Remote Window Control*
B Press to unlock Driver ’s Door; Press twice within 4 seconds to unlock All Doors; Press and hold for more than 3 seconds to activate Remote Window Opening* Release to stop To enable this feature, go to User Settings in the Instrument Cluster > LCD Display > Door > Remote Window Control*
C Press and hold to open Trunk Then lift lid by the handle to manually open Trunk
D Remote Start*: Lock the doors by pressing the door lock button A within 32 feet from the vehicle Within four (4) seconds of pressing the door lock button A, press and hold the Remote Start button D for more than two (2) seconds to start the vehicle To stop the Remote Start operation, press the button again If driver doesn’t enter vehicle within ten minutes of starting
the vehicle, the engine will automatically turn off
E Press and hold more than 1 second for Panic Alarm To turn off Alarm, press any button
F Press to release Mechanical Key
Driver’s Door Lock/Unlock button G:
•Press button once to unlock Driver ’s Door
•Press again within 4 seconds to unlock All Doors
•Press again to lock All Doors
Mechanical Key H:
•Use to unlock Driver ’s Door (To remove keyhole cover, insert Mechanical Key into dent under cover and pull door handle)
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Use to turn the Child-Protector Rear Door Locks on or off
Smart Key with Remote Start*†7
For more information on the Mechanical Key, please refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
Do not use remote climate control or remote star t if vehicle is in an enclosed area (e g , closed garage) or a par tially enclosed area without ventilation Close all doors leading from adjacent living areas to the vehicle area before executing a remote climate control or remote star t command
•If the Smar t Key bat ter y is weak or not working properly, hold the Smar t Key fob up to the Engine Star t/Stop but ton (Lock but ton side closest) and press to star t engine
•The Smar t Key ’s signal can be blocked by the normal operation of a cellular phone or smar tphone To help prevent this, store each device separately
QUICK TIPS
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Trunk lid will par tially open To fully open, lift up manually
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The Trunk unlocks when the Smar t Key is within close proximit y of the vehicle
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Remote but ton configuration may var y depending on vehicle options
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When reinser ting the mechanical key, make sure it is pushed all the way in until there is a click sound
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Remote Start - Smart Key Video
Kia Smart & Folding Key Fobs Video
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY FEATURES
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HOLD
Driver Door Only
Remote Keyless Entry* (Folding Key) (Type A)
A Press the release button to release the key
B Press to lock all doors; Press twice within two seconds to sound the horn
C To unlock Driver ’s Door, press once Press twice within 4 seconds to unlock All Doors
D Press and hold more than 1 second to unlock Trunk*
E Press and hold more than 1 second for Panic Alarm* To turn off Alarm, press any button
REMINDER: Remote but ton configuration may var y depending on vehicle options
Double-turn Lock/Unlock All
•To remove keyhole cover, insert Mechanical Key into opening under cover and pull door handle
•Turn clockwise once to unlock Driver ’s Door
•Turn clockwise again within 4 seconds to unlock All Doors
•Turn counterclockwise once to Lock All Doors
(Type A)
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Lock
Unlock
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Kia Smart & Folding Key Fobs Video
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY FEATURES
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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:
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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
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The Smar t Key must be outside of the vehicle for the Smar t Trunk to operate
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Press any but ton on the Smar t Key fob during the Detect and Aler t stage to deactivate the Smar t Trunk function
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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
For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
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During the Smar t Power Trunk aler t, the Trunk can be deactivated with the Smar t Key by pressing any but ton on the key fob
QUICK TIP
OTHER KEY FEATURES
OTHER KEY FEATURES
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Liftgate Buttons and Operation Video
Manual Liftgate & Key Fob Controls Video
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