alarm KIA FORTE 2020 Owners Manual

Features of your vehicle
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . 4-4
• Record your key number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
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Smart key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
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Remote keyless entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Theft-alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
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Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
. . . . 4-19
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Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
4-24
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
Smart trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
Hood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. 4-35
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
Fuel filler lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41\

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47
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. . . 4-49
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Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-51\
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Features of your vehicle
✽ ✽NOTICE
If the keyless entry system is inoper-
ative due to exposure to water or liq-
uids, it will not be covered by your
manufacturer's vehicle warranty.
Trunk open (3)
The trunk is opened if the button is
pressed for more than 1 second.
Once the trunk is opened and then
closed, the trunk will lock automatically.
Panic alarm (4)
The horn sounds and the hazard
warning lights blink for about 30 sec-
onds if this button is pressed for
more than 0.5 seconds. To stop the
horn and lights, press any button on
the transmitter.
Transmitter precautions
The transmitter (or smart key) will not
work if any of following occurs:
The ignition key is in the ignition
switch.
You exceed the operating distance limit (about 30 m [90 feet]).
The battery in the transmitter (or smart key) is weak.
Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
The weather is extremely cold.
The transmitter (or smart key) is close to a radio transmitter such as
a radio station or an airport which
can interfere with normal operation
of the transmitter.
When the transmitter (or smart key)
does not work properly, open and
close the door with the ignition key. If
you have a problem with the trans-
mitter (or smart key), contact an
authorized Kia dealer.

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This system is designed to provide
protection from unauthorized entry
into the vehicle. This system is operat-
ed in three stages: the first is the
"Armed" stage, the second is the
"Theft-alarm" stage, and the third is
the "Disarmed" stage. If triggered, the
system provides an audible alarm with
blinking of the hazard warning lights.
Armed stage
Using the smart key
Park the vehicle and stop the engine.
Arm the system as described below.
1.Turn off the engine.
2.Make sure that all doors (and tail-
gate) and the engine hood are
closed and latched.
button on the front outside door
handle with the smart key in your
possession.
After completion of the steps
above, the hazard warning lights
operate once to indicate that the
system is armed.
If any door remains open, the
doors won't lock and the chime
will sound for 3 seconds. Close
the door and try again to lock the
doors.
If the trunk or engine hood
remains open, the hazard warn-
ing lights won't operate and the
theft-alarm will not arm. After this,
if the trunk and engine hood are
closed, the hazard warning lights
will blink once.
lock button on the smart key.
After completion of the steps
above, the hazard warning lights
will operate once to indicate that
the system is armed.
If any door, the trunk, or the
engine hood remains open, the
hazard warning lights won't oper-
ate and the theft-alarm will not
arm. After this, if all doors, the
trunk, and the engine hood are
closed, the hazard warning lights
blink once.
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Armed stage
Theft-alarm stageDisarmedstage

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Features of your vehicle
Using the transmitter
Park the vehicle and stop the engine.
Arm the system as described below.
1.Turn off the engine and remove theignition key from the ignition
switch.
2.Make sure that all doors, the trunk, and the engine hood are closed
and latched.
3.Lock the doors by pressing the lock button on the transmitter.
After completion of the steps
above, the hazard warning lights
will blink once to indicate that the
system is armed.
If any door, the trunk, or the engine
hood remains open, the hazard
warning lights won't operate and
the theft-alarm will not arm. After
this, if all doors, the trunk, and the
engine hood are closed, the haz-
ard warning lights blink once. • Do not arm the system until all
passengers have left the vehi-
cle. If the system is armed while
a passenger(s) remains in the
vehicle, the alarm may be acti-
vated when the remaining pas-
senger(s) leave the vehicle. If
any door, the trunk, or the
engine hood is opened within 30
seconds after entering the
armed stage, the system is dis-
armed to prevent unnecessary
alarm.
Theft-alarm stage
The alarm will be activated if any of
the following occurs while the system
is armed.
A front or rear door is opened withoutusing the mechanical key or trans-
mitter (or smart key).
The trunk is opened without using the mechanical key or transmitter
(or smart key).
The engine hood is opened.
The horn will sound and the hazard
warning lights will blink continuously for
approximately 27 seconds (2 times). To
turn off the system, unlock the doors
with the transmitter (or smart key).

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Disarmed stage
The system will be disarmed when:
Transmitter
- The door unlock button is pressed.
- The engine is started. (within 3
seconds)
- The ignition switch is in the "ON" position for 30 seconds or more.
Smart key
- The door unlock button is pressed.
- The button of the front outside dooris pressed while carrying the smart
key.
- The engine is started. (within 3 seconds)
After the doors are unlocked, the haz-
ard warning lights will blink twice to
indicate that the system is disarmed.
After pressing the unlock button, if any
door or the trunk is not opened within
30 seconds, the system will be
rearmed.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• Avoid trying to start the engine
while the alarm is activated. The
vehicle starting motor is disabled
during the theft-alarm stage.
If the system is not disarmed with
the transmitter, insert the key into
the ignition switch, turn the igni-
tion switch to the ON position and
wait for 30 seconds. Then the sys-
tem will be disarmed.
• If you lose your keys, consult your authorized Kia dealer.

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How to deactivate the Smart Trunk
function using the smart key
1. Door lock
2. Door unlock
3. Trunk open
4. Panic alarm
If you press any button of the smart
key during the Detect and Alert
stage, the Smart Trunk function will
be deactivated.
Make sure to be aware of how to
deactivate the Smart Trunk function
for emergency situations.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• If you press the door unlock but-
ton (2), the Smart Trunk function
will be deactivated temporarily.
But, if you do not open any door
for 30 seconds, the smart trunk
function will be activated again.
• If you press the trunk open button (3) for more than 1 second, the
trunk opens.
• If you press the door lock button (1) or trunk open button (3) when
the Smart Trunk function is not in
the Detect and Alert stage, the
smart trunk function will not be
deactivated.
• In case you have deactivated the Smart Trunk function by pressing
the smart key button or opening a
door, the smart trunk function can
be activated again by closing and
locking all doors.
Detecting area
The Smart Trunk operates with a
welcome alert if the smart key is
detected within 50 ~ 100 cm (20 ~
40 inches) from the trunk.
The alert stops at once if the smart key is positioned outside the
detecting area during the Detect
and Alert stage.
OBD048045
OBDM048031

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Features of your vehicle
Instrument Cluster Control
Adjusting Instrument ClusterIllumination
The instrument panel illumination
intensity can be adjusted by pressing
the control switch with the headlight
switch in any position when the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position.
The illumination intensity is shown
on the instrument cluster LCD win-
dow. If you hold the illumination control
button (“+” or “-”), the brightness
will be changed continuously.
If the brightness reaches the maxi- mum or minimum level, an alarm
will sound.
LCD window Control
OBD048080
OBD048149L
OBD048161L
■Type A
■
Type BOBD048088L
OBD048089L
OBD048090L
■Type B
■Type A
■Type C

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Driving your vehicle
Illuminated engine start/stop
button
Whenever the front door is opened,
the engine start/stop button will illu-
minate for your convenience. The
light will go off after about 30 sec-
onds when the door is closed. It will
also go off immediately when the
theft-alarm system is armed.
Engine start/stop button posi-
tion
OFF
With manual transmission
To turn off the engine (START/RUN
position) or vehicle power (ON posi-
tion), stop the vehicle, then press the
engine start/stop button.
With Dual clutch transmission
/Intelligent Variable Transmission
To turn off the engine (START/RUN
position) or vehicle power (ON posi-
tion), press the engine start/stop but-
ton with the shift lever in the P (Park)
position. When you press the engine
start/stop button without the shift
lever in the P (Park) position, the
engine start/stop button will not
change to the OFF position but to the
ACC position.Vehicles equipped with anti-theft
steering column lock
The steering wheel locks when the
engine start/stop button is in the OFF
position to protect you against theft.
It locks when the door is opened.
If the steering wheel is not locked
properly when you open the driver's
door, the warning chime will sound.
Try locking the steering wheel again.
If the problem is not solved, have the
system checked by a professional
workshop. Kia recommends to visit
an authorized Kia dealer/service
partner.
In addition, if the engine start/stop
button is in the OFF position after the
driver's door is opened, the steering
wheel will not lock and the warning
chime will sound. If that occurs, close
the door. Then the steering wheel will
lock and the warning chime will stop.
ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON (IF EQUIPPED)
OBD058001

Driving your vehicle
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Before entering High/Overheat (from
marking 10 to 14) This zone shows what the dual
clutch temperature of the DCT is
close to entering the high/overheat
zone. When the clutch temperature
is within this zone (from marking 10
to 14), drive with minimal clutch slip
so that that the temperature goes
below marking 10.
If the dual clutch temperature con- tinues to increase and reaches
marking 14, the warning alarm
sounds and the temperature gauge
pops up on the cluster. The DCT
warning message is not displayed.
High/Overheat (from marking 15 to 16)
This zone shows that the dualclutch temperature of the DCT has
entered the high/overheat zone.
OBDM059143L
OBDM059144L
■ Type A
■Type BOBDM059145L
OBDM059146L
■Type A
■Type B

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Driving your vehicle
The DCT warning alarm sounds,
the warning message is displayed
on the cluster and the temperature
gauge disappears from the cluster.
Follow the displayed warning
message.
To check the temperature status of the dual clutch when overheated,
move to the temperature gauge
screen by selecting the trip com-
puter mode. Then, you can check
the temperature status of the dual
clutch.DCT warning messages
This warning message is displayed
when the vehicle is driven slowly on
a grade and the vehicle detects that
the brake pedal is not applied. Steep grade
Driving up hills or on steep grades:
To hold the vehicle on an incline,
use the foot brake or the parking
brake.
When in stop-and-go traffic on an incline, keep some distance ahead
before moving the vehicle forward.
Then hold the vehicle on the incline
with the foot brake.
If the vehicle is held on a hill by applying the accelerator pedal or
by creeping with the brake pedal
dis-engaged, the clutch and trans-
mission may overheat which can
result in damage. In this situation, a
warning message will appear on
the LCD display.
If the LCD warning is active, the foot brake must be applied.
Ignoring the warnings can lead to damage to the transmission.
OBDM059149L
OBDM059150L
■ Type A
■Type B