Index KIA FORTE 2017 Owners Manual

Introduction
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We want to help you get the greatest
possible driving pleasure from your
vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual can
assist you in many ways. We strong-
ly recommend that you read the
entire manual. In order to minimize
the chance of death or injury, you
must read the WARNING and CAU-
TION sections in the manual.
Illustrations complement the words
in this manual to best explain how to
enjoy your vehicle. By reading your
manual, you will learn about fea-
tures, important safety information,
and driving tips under various road
conditions.The general layout of the manual is
provided in the Table of Contents.
Use the index when looking for a
specific area or subject; it has an
alphabetical listing of all located in
the back of this manual.
Sections: This manual has eight sec-
tions plus an index. Each section
begins with a brief list of contents so
you can tell at a glance if that section
has the information you want.You will find various types of safety
instructions in this manual. These
instructions were prepared to
enhance your personal safety.
Carefully read and follow ALL proce-
dures and recommendations provid-
ed in these instructions.
✽ NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates interesting or
helpful information is being provided.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation
in which harm, serious bodily
injury or death could result if the
warning is ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation
in which damage to your vehicle
could result if the caution is
ignored.

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Features of your vehicle
MENU: MP3 CD
MP3 CD Mode Display Controls
(1) Mode
Displays current operating mode.
(2) Operation State
From Repeat/Shuffle/Scan, displays
the currently operating function.
(3) File Index
Displays the current file number.
(4) File Info
Displays information about the cur-
rent file.
(5) Play/Pause
Changes the play/pause state.
(6) Play Time
Displays the current play time.(7) Info
Shows detailed information about
the current file.
When the ‘Folder File’ option is set as
the default display within Display
setup, the album/artist/file informa-
tion are displayed as detailed file
information.
When the ‘Album Artist Song’ option
is set as the default display, the fold-
er name/file name are displayed as
detailed file information.
The title, artist and album info are
displayed only when such informa-
tion is recorded within the MP3 file
ID3 tag.

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Features of your vehicle
MENU: USB
USB Mode Display Controls
(1) Mode
Displays current operating mode.
(2) Operation State
From Repeat/Shuffle/Scan, displays the
currently operating function.
(3) File Index
Displays the current file number.
(4) File Info
Displays information about the cur-
rent file.
(5) Play/Pause
Changes the play/pause state.
(6) Play Time
Displays the current play time.(7) Info
Displays detailed information for the
current file.
When the ‘Folder File’ option is set as
the default display within Display
setup, the album/artist/file informa-
tion are displayed as detailed file
information.
When the ‘Album Artist Song’ opti-
on is set as the default display, the
folder name/file name are displayed
as detailed file information.
The title, artist and album info are
displayed only when such informa
tion are recorded within the MP3 file
ID3 tag.

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Features of your vehicle
MENU: iPod®
iPod®Mode Display Controls
(1) Mode
Displays current operating mode.
(2) Operation State
From Repeat/Shuffle, displays the cur-
rently operating function.
(3) Song Index
Displays the current song/total num-
ber of songs.
(4) Song Info
Displays information about the cur-
rent song.
(5) Play/Pause
Changes the play/pause state.
(6) Play Time
Displays the current play time.(7) Shuffle
Turns the Shuffle feature on/off.
Each time the button is pressed, the
feature changes in the order of
Shuffle All
➟ Off.
• Shuffle All: Plays all songs i n shuffle
order.
(8) Repeat
Turns the Repeat feature on/off.
• Repeat: Repeats the current song
(9) List
Moves to the list screen.
Turn the TUNEknob left/right to
search for the desired category.
Once you find the desired category,
press the TUNEknob to select and
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Features of your vehicle
MENU: My Music
My Music Mode Display Controls
(1) Mode
Displays current operating mode.
(2) Operation State
From Repeat/Shuffle/Scan, displays the
currently operating function.
(3) File Index
Displays the current file/total number
of files.
(4) File Info
Displays information about the cur-
rent file.
(5) Play/Pause
Changes the play/pause state.
(6) Play Time
Displays the current play time.(7) Info
Displays detailed information for the
current file.
The title, artist and album info are
displayed only when such informa-
tion is recorded within the MP3 file
ID3 tag.
(8) Shuffle
Turns the Shuffle feature on/off.
(9) Repeat
Turns the Repeat feature on/off.
(10) Delete
Deletes the current file.
(11) List
Moves to the list screen.
Turn the TUNEknob left/right to
search for files. Once the desired file
is displayed, press the knob to select
and play.

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What to do in an emergency
6.Loosen the wheel lug nuts counter-
clockwise one turn each, but do
not remove any nut until the tire
has been raised off the ground.
7.Place the jack at the front or rear
jacking position closest to the tire
you are changing. Place the jack at
the designated locations under the
frame. The jacking positions are
plates welded to the frame with two
tabs and a raised dot to index with
the jack.
OYDDEM2004
WARNING - Changing a
tire
• To prevent vehicle movement
while changing a tire, always
set the parking brake fully,
and always block the wheel
diagonally opposite the wheel
being changed.
• We recommend that the
wheels of the vehicle be
chocked, and that no person
remain in a vehicle that is
being jacked.
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Maintenance
2. Tire size designation
A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire
size designation. You will need this
information when selecting replace-
ment tires for your car. The following
explains what the letters and num-
bers in the tire size designation
mean.
Example tire size designation:
(These numbers are provided as an
example only; your tire size designa-
tor could vary depending on your
vehicle.)
P205/55R16 89H
P - Applicable vehicle type (tires
marked with the prefix “P’’ are
intended for use on passenger
vehicles or light trucks; however,
not all tires have this marking).
205 - Tire width in millimeters.
55 - Aspect ratio. The tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width.
R - Tire construction code (Radial).
16 - Rim diameter in inches.89 - Load Index, a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry.
H - Speed Rating Symbol. See the
speed rating chart in this section
for additional information.
Wheel size designation
Wheels are also marked with impor-
tant information that you need if you
ever have to replace one. The follow-
ing explains what the letters and
numbers in the wheel size designa-
tion mean.
Example wheel size designation:
6.0JX16
6.0 - Rim width in inches.
J - Rim contour designation.
16 - Rim diameter in inches.Tire speed ratings
The chart below lists many of the dif-
ferent speed ratings currently being
used for passenger vehicles. The
speed rating is part of the tire size
designation on the sidewall of the
tire. This symbol corresponds to that
tire's designed maximum safe oper-
ating speed.
S 180 km/h (112 mph)
T 190 km/h (118 mph)
H 210 km/h (130 mph)
V 240 km/h (149 mph)
Z Above 240 km/h (149 mph)
Maximum Speed Speed
Rating
Symbol

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Maintenance
Intended Outboard Sidewall:The
side of an asymmetrical tire, that
must always face outward when
mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa):The metric unit for
air pressure.
Light truck (LT) tire:A tire designat-
ed by its manufacturer as primarily
intended for use on lightweight trucks
or multipurpose passenger vehicles.
Load ratings:The maximum load
that a tire is rated to carry for a given
inflation pressure.
Load Index:An assigned number
ranging from 1 to 279 that corre-
sponds to the load carrying capacity
of a tire.
Maximum Inflation Pressure:The
maximum air pressure to which a
cold tire may be inflated. The maxi-
mum air pressure is molded onto the
sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating:The load
rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that tire.Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight:
The sum of curb weight; accessory
weight; vehicle capacity weight; and
production options weight.
Normal Occupant Weight:The
number of occupants a vehicle is
designed to seat multiplied by 68 kg
(150 pounds).
Occupant Distribution:Designated
seating positions.
Outward Facing Sidewall:The side
of a asymmetrical tire that has a par-
ticular side that faces outward when
mounted on a vehicle. The outward
facing sidewall bears white lettering
or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same moldings on
the inner facing sidewall.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire:A tire
used on passenger cars and some
light duty trucks and multipurpose
vehicles.
Ply:A layer of rubber-coated parallel
cords.Pneumatic tire:A mechanical
device made of rubber, chemicals,
fabric and steel or other materials,
that, when mounted on an automo-
tive wheel, provides the traction and
contains the gas or fluid that sustains
the load.
Production options weight:The
combined weight of installed regular
production options weighing over 2.3
kg (5 lb.) in excess of the standard
items which they replace, not previ-
ously considered in curb weight or
accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack,
heavy duty battery, and special trim.
Recommended Inflation Pressure:
Vehicle manufacturer's recommend-
ed tire inflation pressure and shown
on the tire placard.
Radial Ply Tire:A pneumatic tire in
which the ply cords that extend to the
beads are laid at 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread.
Rim:A metal support for a tire and
upon which the tire beads are seated.

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Introduction
Your vehicle at a glance
Safety features of your vehicle
Features of your vehicle
Driving your vehicle
What to do in an emergency
Maintenance
Specifications & Consumer information
Index
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