fold seats 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
ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS †LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER | *IF EQUIPPED
GETTING STARTED
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Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Navigation System Important Tips Video
Your New Kia Important Care Tips Video
Vehicle Cameras Important Tips Video
QR CODES

2†LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER | *IF EQUIPPEDFORTE FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
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

44FORTE FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE†LEGAL DISCL AIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER | *IF EQUIPPED
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
Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with Door Monitoring Video
QR CODE
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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