tow KIA FORTE 2023 Features and Functions Guide

24*IF EQUIPPEDFORTE FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
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Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock
A Pull/Press to operate Driver ’s & Passenger's Window Auto Up/Down*
B Press to Unlock/Lock All Doors
C Press to disable Rear Passenger Windows
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock
Auto Door Lock/Unlock will engage when the gear shift is moved into or out of the P (Park) position Refer to the User Settings on how to turn Auto Door Lock/Unlock on or off
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Heated Outside Mirrors*
Mirror heaters automatically turn ON/OFF at the same time the Rear Window Defroster is turned on or off The Rear Window Defroster button* is
located on climate control system panel
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
(Driver ’s Door)
Button configuration may var y depending on vehicle model
REMINDERS:
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When but ton C is pressed, the rear window controls for the Rear Passenger Windows are disabled
•When closing, be mindful of any objects or persons
D Press the L or R buttons to select the mirror to adjust
E Press button arrows left/right or up/down to adjust mirror position
F Toggle button to unfold/fold the outside rearview mirrors Toggle button
to automatically fold/unfold mirrors when:
– Smart Key* lock/unlock buttons are pressed
– Outside door handle button is pressed
– Driver approaches the vehicle with the Smart Key*
REMINDERS:
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When mirror but ton F is depressed, press the Lock but ton on the Smar t Key to automatically fold the mirrors
•To lock position of mirrors, toggle switch to the left position
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The mirrors will automatically unfold when the Smar t Key* is within close proximit y to the vehicle (if activated in User Set tings)
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Manual Folding Mirrors*
To fold the mirrors in manually, pull the mirror towards the window
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
•Press but ton A again to stop Auto Up/Down function
•While driving with the rear windows down or with the sunroof* in an open or par tially open position, a wind buffeting or pulsation noise may be heard This noise is a normal occurrence and can be reduced or eliminated by the following:
– If the noise occurs with one or both of the rear windows down, par tially lower both front windows approximately 1 inch
– If the noise occurs with the sunroof open, slightly reduce the size of the sunroof opening
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If needed, pull the mirror firmly until it folds
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Power Folding Outside Mirrors*
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
DRIVER'S PANEL
DRIVER’SPANEL
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Headlights & High BeamsHigh Beam Assist (HBA)*
To operate:
•Rotate switch to change the Headlight function
•Push lever to turn High Beams on
•Pull lever to flash Headlights/High Beams
AUTO Light — When the light switch is in the AUTO Light position, the tail lights and head-lights will turn on or off automatically depending on the amount of light outside the vehicle
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)* — DRL may help others to see the front of your vehicle during the day The lights will be on automatically when the ignition or Engine Start/Stop button is on and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position, unless one of the following occurs:
• Headlights are on
• Parking brake is applied
• Engine is turned off
• Switch is in the DRL OFF position
AUTOAuto Light / DRL* / High Beam Assist*
Headlight position
Parking light position
OFFOFF position
OFF
OFFAUTO
Turn Signals & Fog Lights*
To operate:
•Turn Signals - Move lever Up/Down for Right/Left Turn Signal
•Slightly move lever up/down to activate One-Touch Lane Change Signal
•Fog Lights - Press switch A up/down to turn Fog Lights on/off
REMINDER: Headlights must be ON for Fog Light operation
One-Touch Lane Change Signal is activated by briefly pressing the Turn Signal lever up/down slightly for less than 1 second and then releasing The lane change signal will blink 3-7 times
To change how many times the Lane Change Signal blinks (3/5/7), go to User Settings Mode in the LCD Instrument Cluster and select Lights, then One-Touch Turn Signal One-Touch Lane Change Signal is located in
some models in the audio head unit -> Vehicles Settings -> Lights Menu
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
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High Beam Assist (HBA) Video
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High Beam Assist is designed to automatically adjust the headlight range by switching between high and low beams based on light detected from other vehicles and road conditions To enable HBA , toggle the light switch to the AUTO Light position and turn on the high beams by pushing the lever away from you The High Beam Assist indicator will illuminate
REMINDERS:
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High Beam Assist does not operate below cer tain speeds, or in some lighting and driving conditions Please be aware of your surroundings and exercise proper road etiquet te when operating a vehicle using the high beams
•HBA will operate when vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph
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If the lever is pushed away from you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off and the high beams will be on continuously If the lever is pulled toward you while HBA is operational, HBA will turn off
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If the light switch is switched to the headlight position, HBA will turn off and low beams will be on continuously
DRIVER'S PANEL
DRIVER’SPANEL
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Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel†2 0
To adjust the Steering Wheel, push down the Lock-Release Lever A and adjust to desired angle B and distance C
When finished, pull up the Lock-Release Lever A to lock Steering Wheel in place
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving as this may cause you to lose control of the vehicle
For illustrative purposes only; your steering wheel may differ STEERING WHEEL

CONTROLS
It may be helpful to pull/push bot tom of the Steering Wheel towards/away from you to adjust desired distance
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Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel Video
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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
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Kia Connect Activation*†1 (Systems equipped with Kia Connect only)
Follow these steps to activate your Kia Connect system:
1 Enter the activation screen on your vehicle’s head unit:
a Press SETUP key b Press Kia Connect icon c Press Activate
2 Read and agree to Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and press SUBMIT
3 Enter smartphone number or email address to receive a verification code, then press SUBMIT
4 Follow these steps to receive your verification code using your phone text message or email:
a Check your phone text message or email for verification codeb Open the link in your text message or email A page will open requesting that you create your account
N o t e : If you already have a Kia Owners Portal account using the email or phone number as your login ID, you will need to provide your password prior to receiving the verification code
REMINDER: This vehicle is not equipped with over-the-air system updates
c Enter your first name, last name, email, phone number, an account password, and click CREATE ACCOUNT A page will open displaying your verification code
d Enter the code in the head unit and press ACTIVATE
e Go back to the page with your verification code and press “I have entered my verification code ” A link will be provided to download the Kia Access app from your app store After installing the app, log in and enjoy
(But tons on overhead console*; In some models, the but tons are located in the Rear View Mirror)
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Kia Access App Video
Kia Connect Activation Video
Kia Connect may be unavailable for model year 2022 and newer vehicles sold or purchased in Massachuset ts See Kia Connect Terms of Ser vice at owners kia com for more information
Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe bodily injur y, and death The driver ’s primar y responsibilit y is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle, and any 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 which are not permissible by law should never be used during operation of the vehicle
Virtual Assistant A – Press to connect to a virtual assistant to hear information about the Kia Connect features
Kia Connect Voice Local Search B (systems with navigation) - Press to connect to the search function to find points of interest or other locations, like “cafe”
Kia Connect Voice Local Search B (non-navigation systems) - Press to activate phone projection with Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay® (smartphone must be connected via wireless or USB cable — see previous page for availability and setup)
Roadside Assist†1 4 C – Press to connect to a Roadside Assistant where you can request vehicle towing services
Kia Connect Assistance*†1
Kia Connect Assistance Video
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REMINDER: These but tons may be located in the rear view mirror or the overhead console
For more information, refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide On cer tain models, Kia Connect Assistance but tons are located on the Rear view Mirror
INFOTAINMENTSYSTEMS
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS

50*IF EQUIPPEDFORTE FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE

Fuel Cap / Malfunction
Indicator (Check Engine Light)
Tighten for ONE CLICK to prevent Malfunction Indicator from illuminating
REMINDERS:
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The Fuel Door Release Lever is located on the lower par t of the driver ’s door sill
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It is normal to hear one click when tightening and for the Fuel Cap to click back when released
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Fuel Filler Door Release Lever
From inside the vehicle, pull the lever A up to unlock and open the Fuel Filler Door
For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Tire Mobility Kit*
REMINDERS:
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The Tire Mobilit y Kit requires the use of the 12V/15A /180W Power Outlet, which is located on the right side of the outlet/aux por t area
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After the tire is properly sealed, drive cautiously, keeping vehicle speed below 50 mph and driving no more than 120 miles
For illustrative purposes only Your actual display, but tons and/or features may var y
Refer to section 6 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
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Kia Fuel Cap Video
Fuel Filler Door Video
Tire Mobility Kit Video
The Tire Mobility Kit is designed to temporarily seal certain types of tire damage, enabling you to drive to the nearest service center As a result, not all types of tire damage will require towing
For operational information, please refer to section 6 of your Owner ’s Manual
B Sealant Bottle
C CompressorA
•The Tire Mobilit y Kit is a temporar y fix and is to be used for one tire only; the tire should be inspected as soon as possible
•The kit should only be used for sealing/inflating passenger car tires; do not use for inflating any other t ype of tires
•Some damaged tires cannot be sealed completely; do not use the kit if a tire is damaged beyond repair
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
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