heating KIA Forte 2015 2.G User Guide

Features of your vehicle
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System operation
Ventilation
1. Set the mode to the position.
2. Set the air intake control to the
outside (fresh) air position.
3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.
Heating
1. Set the mode to the position.
2. Set the air intake control to theoutside (fresh) air position.
3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.
5. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn the air conditioning system (if
equipped) on.
If the windshield fogs up, set the mode to the or position. Operation Tips
To keep dust or unpleasant fumes
from entering the vehicle through
the ventilation system, temporarily
set the air intake control to the
recirculated air position. Be sure to
return the control to the fresh air
position when the irritation has
passed to keep fresh air in the
vehicle. This will help keep the driv-
er alert and comfortable.
Air for the heating/cooling system is drawn in through the grilles just
ahead of the windshield. Care
should be taken that these are not
blocked by leaves, snow, ice or
other obstructions.
To prevent interior fog on the wind- shield, set the air intake control to
the fresh air position and fan speed
to the desired position, turn on the
air conditioning system, and adjust
the temperature control to desired
temperature.
Air conditioning
Kia Air Conditioning Systems are
filled with R-134a refrigerant.
1. Start the engine. Press the air con- ditioning button.
2. Set the mode to the position.
3. Set the air intake control to the out- side air or recirculated air position.
4. Adjust the fan speed control and temperature control to maintain
maximum comfort.
When maximum cooling is desired, set the temperature control to the
extreme left position, then set the
fan speed control to the highest
speed.

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Features of your vehicle
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✽NOTICE
• When using the air conditioning
system, monitor the temperature
gauge closely while driving up
hills or in heavy traffic when out-
side temperatures are high. Air
conditioning system operation
may cause engine overheating.
Continue to use the blower fan but
turn the air conditioning system
off if the temperature gauge indi-
cates engine overheating.
• When opening the windows in humid weather air conditioning
may create water droplets inside
the vehicle. Since excessive water
droplets may cause damage to
electrical equipment, air condi-
tioning should only be used with
the windows closed.
Air conditioning system operation tips
If the vehicle has been parked in
direct sunlight during hot weather,
open the windows for a short time
to let the hot air inside the vehicle
escape.
To help reduce moisture inside of the windows on rainy or humid
days, decrease the humidity inside
the vehicle by operating the air
conditioning system.
During air conditioning system operation, you may occasionally
notice a slight change in engine
speed as the air conditioning com-
pressor cycles. This is a normal
system operation characteristic.
Use the air conditioning system every month only for a few minutes
to ensure maximum system per-
formance.
When using the air conditioning system, you may notice clear water
dripping (or even puddling) on the
ground under the passenger side
of the vehicle. This is a normal sys-
tem operation characteristic. Operating the air conditioning sys-
tem in the recirculated air position
provides maximum cooling, how-
ever, continual operation in this
mode may cause the air inside the
vehicle to become stale.
During cooling operation, you may occasionally notice a misty air flow
because of rapid cooling and
humid air intake. This is a normal
system operation characteristic.
If you operate air conditioner excessively, the difference between
the temperature of the outside air
and that of the windshield could
cause the outer surface of the
windshield to fog up, causing loss
of visibility. In this case, set the
mode selection knob or button to
the position and fan speed
control to the lower speed.

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WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING
For maximum defrosting, set the
temperature control to the extreme
right/hot position and the fan speed
control to the highest speed.
If warm air to the floor is desired while defrosting or defogging, set the
mode to the floor-defrost position.
Before driving, clear all snow and ice from the windshield, rear win-
dow, outside rear view mirrors, and
all side windows.
Clear all snow and ice from the hood and air inlet in the cowl grill to
improve heater and defroster effi-
ciency and to reduce the probabili-
ty of fogging up the inside of the
windshield.Manual climate control system
To defog inside windshield
1. Select any fan speed except "0" position.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Select the or position.
4. The outside (fresh) air will be selected automatically.
If the outside (fresh) air position is
not selected automatically, press the
corresponding button manually.
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WARNING- Windshield heating
Do not use the ( ) or ( )
position during cooling opera-
tion in extremely humid weath-
er. The difference between the
temperature of the outside air
and the windshield could cause
the outer surface of the wind-
shield to fog up, causing loss of
visibility.

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Cigarette lighter (if equipped)
For the cigarette lighter to work, the
ignition switch must be in the ACC or
ON position.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it all
the way into its socket. When the ele-
ment is heated, the lighter will pop
out to the "ready" position.
If it is necessary to replace the ciga-
rette lighter, use only a genuine Kia
replacement or its approved equiva-
lent. Do not hold the lighter in after it is
already heated because it will
overheat.
If the lighter does not pop out with- in 30 seconds, remove it to prevent
overheating.
Ashtray (if equipped)
To use the ashtray, open the cover.
To clean or empty the ashtray, pull it
out.
INTERIOR FEATURES
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CAUTION - Cigarette
lighter
Do not insert accessories intothe cigarette lighter socket.Doing so can damage toe lightersocket
WARNING- Ashtray use
Putting lit cigarettes or matches
in an ashtray with other com-
bustible materials may cause a
fire.

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Features of your vehicle
The seat warmer is provided to warm
the front seats during cold weather.
With the ignition switch in the ON
position, push either of the switches
to warm the driver's seat or the front
passenger's seat.
During mild weather or under condi-
tions where the operation of the seat
warmer is not needed, keep the
switches in the OFF position.
Each time you push the button, thetemperature setting of the seat is
changed as follows :
- Front seat
- Rear seat The seat warmer defaults to the
OFF position whenever the ignition
switch is turned on.
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.
OFF→ HIGH( )→ MIDDLE( )→LOW( )
→
OFF → HIGH ( ) → LOW ( )
→
CAUTION
When cleaning the seats, do
not use an organic solventsuch as thinner, benzene,alcohol and gasoline. Doingso may damage the surface ofthe heater or seats.
To prevent overheating the seat warmer, do not place any-thing on the seats that insu-lates against heat, such asblankets, cushions or seatcovers while the seat warmeris in operation.
Do not place heavy or sharp objects on seats equippedwith seat warmers. Damage tothe seat warming componentscould occur.
WARNING - Seat warmer
burns
Passengers should use extreme
caution when using seat warm-
ers due to the possibility of
excess heating or burns. The
seat warmer may cause burns
even at low temperatures, espe-
cially if used for long periods of
time. The occupants must be
able to feel if the seat is becom-
ing too warm and to turn the
seat warmer off.
In particular, the driver must
exercise extreme care for the
following types of passengers:
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.)

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Features of your vehicle
Voice Recognition
feature, only commands listed with-
in the user's manual are supported.
of the voice recognition system,
pressing any key other than the key terminate voice recognition
mode.
For superior voice recognition per- formance, position the microphone
used for voice recognition above
the head of the driver’s seat and
maintain a proper position when
saying commands.
voice recognition may not function
properly due to external sound.
- When the windows and sunroof are open
- When the wind of the cooling / heating device is strong
- When entering and passing through tunnels
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- When driving on rugged and uneven roads
- During severe rain (heavy rains, windstorms)
can be used only when a
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
device is connected.
name, the corresponding contact
must be downloaded and stored
within the audio system.
downloading the
Bluetooth®
Wireless Technology phone book, it
takes some times to convert the
phone book data into voice infor-
mation. During this time, voice
recognition may not properly oper-
ate.
naturally and clearly as if in a nor-
mal conversation.

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Driving your vehicle
Hazardous driving conditions
When hazardous driving conditions
are encountered such as water,
snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar haz-
ards, follow these suggestions:
Drive cautiously and allow extradistance for braking.
Avoid sudden braking or steering.
When braking with non-ABS brakes pump the brake pedal with
a light up-and-down motion until
the vehicle is stopped. Do not pump the brake pedal on a
vehicle equipped with ABS.
If stalled in snow, mud, or sand,
use second gear. Accelerate slow-
ly to avoid spinning the drive
wheels.
Use sand, rock salt, or other non- slip material under the drive
wheels to provide traction when
stalled in ice, snow, or mud.
Rocking the vehicle
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle
to free it from snow, sand, or mud,
first turn the steering wheel right and
left to clear the area around your
front wheels. Then, shift back and
forth between 1st (First) and R
(Reverse) in vehicles equipped with
a manual transaxle or R (Reverse)
and any forward gear in vehicles
equipped with an automatic
transaxle. Do not race the engine,
and spin the wheels as little as pos-
sible. If you are still stuck after a few
tries, have the vehicle pulled out by a
tow vehicle to avoid engine overheat-
ing and possible damage to the
transaxle.
The ESC system should be turned
OFF prior to rocking the vehicle.
SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS
WARNING- Downshifting
Do not downshift with an auto-
matic transaxle while driving on
slippery surfaces. The sudden
change in tire speed could
cause the tires to skid and
result in an accident.
CAUTION- Vehicle rocking
Prolonged rocking may causeengine overheating, transaxledamage or failure, and tire dam-age.

Driving your vehicle
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Driving off-road
Drive carefully off-road because your
vehicle may be damaged by rocks or
roots of trees. Become familiar with
the off-road conditions where you
are going to drive before you begin
driving.
Highway driving
Tires
Adjust the tire inflation pressures to
specification. Low tire inflation pres-
sures will result in overheating and
possible failure of the tires.
Avoid using worn or damaged tires
which may result in reduced traction
or tire failure.
Never exceed the maximum tire
inflation pressure shown on the tires.
Fuel, engine coolant and engine
oil
High speed travel consumes more
fuel than urban motoring. Do not for-
get to check both the engine coolant
and engine oil.
Drive belt
A loose or damaged drive belt may
overheat the engine.
WARNING- Tire tread
Always check the tire tread
before driving your vehicle.
Worn-out tires can result in loss
of vehicle control. Worn-out
tires should be replaced as
soon as possible. For further
information and tread limits,
refer to "Tires and wheels" in
section 7.
WARNING- Under/Over Inflated Tires
Always check the tires for prop-
er inflation before driving.
Underinflated or overinflated
tires can cause poor handling,
loss of vehicle control, and sud-
den tire failure leading to acci-
dents, injuries, and even death.

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What to do in an emergency
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
If your temperature gauge indicates
overheating, you will experience a
loss of power, or hear loud pinging or
knocking, the engine is probably too
hot. If this happens, you should:
1.Pull off the road and stop as soonas it is safe to do so.
2.Place the shift lever in P (automat- ic transaxle) or neutral (manual
transaxle) and set the parking
brake. If the air conditioning is on,
turn it off.
3.If engine coolant is running out under the vehicle or steam is com-
ing out from underneath the hood,
stop the engine. Do not open the
hood until the coolant has stopped
running or the steaming has
stopped. If there is no visible loss
of engine coolant and no steam,
leave the engine running and
check to be sure the engine cool-
ing fan is operating. If the fan is not
running, turn the engine off. 4.Check to see if the water pump
drive belt is missing. If it is not
missing, check to see that it is
tight. If the drive belt seems to be
satisfactory, check for coolant leak-
ing from the radiator, hoses or
under the vehicle. (If the air condi-
tioning had been in use, it is nor-
mal for cold water to be draining
from it when you stop).
5.If the water pump drive belt is bro- ken or engine coolant leaks, stop
the engine immediately and call
the nearest authorized Kia dealer
for assistance. 6.If you cannot find the cause of the
overheating, wait until the engine
temperature has returned to nor-
mal. Then, if coolant has been lost,
carefully add coolant to the reser-
voir to bring the fluid level in the
reservoir up to the halfway mark.
7.Proceed with caution, keeping alert for further signs of overheat-
ing. If overheating happens again,
call an authorized Kia dealer for
assistance.
Serious loss of coolant indicates
there is a leak in the cooling system
and this should be checked as soon
as possible by an authorized Kia
dealer.
WARNING- Under the hood
While the engine is running,
keep hair, hands and clothing
away from moving parts such
as the fan and drive belts.
WARNING- Radiator cap
Do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot. This can
allow coolant to be blown out of
the opening and cause serious
burns.

Index
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Active eco system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40
Air bag-supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34Air bag warning label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56
Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Ari bag system operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
Curtain air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49
Do not install a child restraint on a front passenger’sseat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 3-36
Driver’s and passenger’s front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
Inflation/non-inflation conditions of air bag . . . . . . 3-50
Occupant detection system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40
Side air bag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48
SRS Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55
SRS components and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
Air cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36\
Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-71 Exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-71
Interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-76
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-147
Aux, USB and iPod
®port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-149
Glass antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-147
Steering wheel audio control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-148
Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-120 Automatic heating and air conditioning. . . . . . . . . 4-121 Manual heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . 4-122
System operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-128
Automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16 Automatic transaxle operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . 7-41 Battery recharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
For best battery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41
Reset items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
Before driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Brake system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Electronic stability control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Hill-start assist control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Power brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Vehicle stability management (VSM) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Brake/clutch fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34 Checking the brake/clutch fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34
Bulb wattage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27 Lower anchor system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Tether anchor system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
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