manual transmission KIA FORTE 2023 Features and Functions Guide

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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
MAINTENANCE - NON-TURBO Back Cover

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Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic®†3 Shifting* (Manual Mode)
P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive
[+]: Manual Mode Upshift
[–] : Manual Mode Downshift
Manual Mode: To enter Manual Mode, move shift lever from D to left gate A
To shift while in Manual Mode, move shift lever up [+] to upshift or down [–] to downshift A
Paddle Shifters*
Paddle Shifters are operable when the shift lever is moved into the left gate of the D position (Manual mode)
Paddle Shifting: Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to shift up or down one gear
REMINDER: When in Manual mode, pulling the left and right paddle shifters at the same time will NOT shift gears
For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
REMINDERS:
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When in P (Park), if the Release but ton is not pressed while shifting, the transmission does not shift
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If going through a car wash, remind the at tendant to keep the vehicle in Neutral (N) and keep the engine running Also, disable the power liftgate lid control, turn off the auto rain sensing wipers and fold in the mirrors
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Automatic Transmission - Sportmatic Shifting with Paddle Shifters Video
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) Driving Experience Video
•Press brake pedal and depress release but ton Bto move gearshift from N to P, N to R or from P to any gear
•Manual Mode downshifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows down When the vehicle stops, 1st gear is automatically selected
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39*IF EQUIPPEDALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS
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Manual Gear Shift*
Starting the Engine
1 Apply Parking Brake A
2 Fully depress Clutch and Brake Pedals B
3 Shift into Neutral C
4 Press the Start/Stop button D
Shifting into Reverse
1 Fully depress Clutch and Brake Pedals B
2 Shift into Neutral C
3 Press Shift Lever button E in
4 Shift into Reverse F
For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Dual Clutch Transmission
(DCT)*
Some Kia vehicles are equipped with Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) for automatic transmissions
The following are unique driving tips for the Dual Clutch Transmission:
•To hold the vehicle stationary on an incline, the service brake or parking brake MUST be used or the gear shift MUST be in the (P) Park position If the vehicle is held stationary by applying the accelerator pedal on a slope, the clutch/transmission may overheat, resulting in damage
•Avoid aggressive launches on steep grades as this may result in an overheated clutch and transmission
•A slight time lag may be experienced at takeoff from standstill during aggressive acceleration maneuvers
If the clutch is overheating, an amber warning light* will be displayed in the instrument cluster Should this condition occur, pull over and place the vehicle in Park and idle the engine.
Refer to section 5 in the Owner ’s Manual for additional information on Automatic Gear Shift or DCT operation or call Kia Consumer Affairs for additional information
Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation
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CENTER PANEL
ENGINESTART
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Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) Driving Experience Video
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(up to 60,000 miles)A MAINTENANCE INTERVALS (MILES)
MAINTENANCE ITEMS6,00012,00018,00024,00030,00036,00042,00048,00054,00060,000
Add fuel additiveCPPPPPPPPPP
Rotate tiresPPPPPPPPPP
Engine oil & oil filter (Full Synthetic Oil)RRRRRRRRRR
Climate control air filterIRIRIRIRIR
Air cleaner filter (engine)IIIRIIIRII
Battery conditionIIIIIIIIII
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsIIIIIIIIII
Brake discs and padsIIIIIIIIII
Vacuum hoseIIIIIIIIII
Steering gear rack, linkage & bootsIIIIIIIIII
Suspension ball jointsIIIIIIIIII
Air conditioner compressor/refrigerantIIIIIIIIII
Exhaust systemIIIIIIIIII
Brake fluidIIIIIIIRII
Intercooler, in/out hose, air intake hoseIIIII
Driveshaft and bootsIIIII
Fuel tank air filter‡DIIIII
Parking brakeIIIII
Fuel tank and fuel capIIIII
Fuel lines, hoses and connectionsIIIII
Cooling systemIIII
Spark plugsR
Valve clearanceFI
Drive belts (First 60,000 miles, then ever y 12,000 miles)GI
A See the Owner ’s Manual for complete maintenance schedule These are approximate estimated inter vals Refer to vehicle mileage for maintenance item schedule B And, if necessar y, adjust, correct, clean or replace C If TOP TIER detergent gasoline is not available, one bot tle of additive is recommended Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with information on how to use them Do not mix other additives D Both the fuel filter & fuel tank air filter are generally considered to be maintenance free, depending on fuel qualit y being used However, periodic
inspection is recommended If your vehicle is having issues like fuel flow restriction, power surging, loss of power, difficult y star ting, etc , replace the fuel filter immediately and consult an authorized Kia dealer for ser vice E Manual transmission fluid (or Dual clutch transmission (DCT) fluid) should be changed any time the transmission has been submerged in water F Inspect for excessive tappet noise and/or engine vibration and adjust if necessary G The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced excessively
FORTE NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE TURBO
Check your Maintenance Schedule or schedule an appointment with a dealer using Kia Connect account by logging into your Kia Connect / Kia Access App or your account on ht tps://owners kia com/ (Vehicles equipped with Kia Connect only – See page 32 for setup information)
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See your Owner ’s Manual for more details and complete maintenance information, including severe maintenance schedule Warrant y may be voided if maintenance schedule is not followed
For Non-Turbo maintenance, see back cover
P=Per form R=Replace I=InspectB
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Full Synthetic Oil Video
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