ECO mode KIA FORTE 2023 Navigation System Quick Reference Guide

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Vehicle control commands are recognizable in English only.

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Some commands may not be supported, depending on the vehicle model and f\
unctions.
Rear-seat function commands (if equipped)
Command Function
Passenger Talk Turn on the Passenger Talk.
Quiet Mode
Turn off Quiet Mode Turn on or off the Quiet Mode.

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Some commands may not be supported, depending on the vehicle model and f\
unctions.
Search commands
Command Function
Search settings for
You can search for a setting menu.
For example, say "Search settings for Bluetooth" or "Search
settings for Display."
> See "Configuring system settings."
Other commands
Command
Function
Help Move to the help screen.
Line <1 to 4>* Select an item with the designated number on a list. Simple
numbers, such as "One" or "Two," can be recognized.
Yes * Accept a notification asking for your confirmation in an
exceptional situation.
No * Deny a notification asking for your confirmation in an
exceptional situation.
Next * If there are more than five items on a list, scroll to the next page.
Previous * If you scroll to the next page of a list, scroll back to the previous
page.
Manual Input* When using the Dial Number command, open the keypad to
enter a phone number manually.
Go Back * Returns to the previous step.
Exit End voice recognition.
* These commands are available only in certain situations.

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Voice Memo
You can use the microphone on the vehicle to record and play voice memos.
Running the voice memo
On the All Menus screen, press Voice Memo.
Voice memo screen
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Displays the list of recorded voice memos.
c c Starts or pauses the recording.
d d Stops recording.
e e The list of menu items appears.
•Display Off: Turns off the screen. To switch the screen back on, press the screen or
briefly press the power button.
•Delete: Can delete a voice memo.
•Save to USB Device: Can record a voice memo to a USB storage device. Check that
the USB device is compatible.
> See "USB storage devices."
•Storage Information: Can see the file size of recorded voice memos.
•User's Manual on Web (QR Code): Displays the QR code that provides access to the
online user manual for the system.
•Split Screen: Can turn on or off the split screen mode.

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Configuring the UVO settings
You can subscribe to the UVO service or see the modem information.
1 On the All Menus screen, press UVO >
UVO Settings.
2 Select the desired option(s):
• To subscribe to the UVO service, press Activate Service.
•To automatically make an emergency call when airbags are deployed due to an
accident, check in 911 Connect.
•To see the modem information, press Modem Information.
•To check the modem status, press Modem Status.
Using Voice Local Search
With UVO, you can search for locations from the online map database by using voice
commands.
If you did not update the map or system or you cannot find your destination in the
navigation, you can use the latest information from the online server to search for locations
and receive guidance.
1 Press the [] button on the vehicle.
Voice recognition starts with voice guidance.

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This function is not supported if the system display language is not Eng\
lish.
2 After the voice guidance ends and you hear a beep, say the POI name or
Address.

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Depending on the system language, voice recognition may not be supported.

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ÝWarning
•Even though the vehicle is equipped the Parking Safety system, be sure to check any
obstacles in the surroundings while driving. Relying on the Parking Safety system may
cause an accident. Accordingly, be sure to control the vehicle by your judgment.
•When the sensors cannot detect any obstacles due to the detection limit, it may cause an
accident. Be sure to always check the surroundings while parking.
Drive Mode (if equipped)
You can change the vehicle settings for driving conditions.
Option A
Option B (EV only)

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
ECO (EV only)
This is a drive mode for increasing the vehicle's fuel efficiency. You can change the climate
control mode, the active coast energy regeneration level, and speed limit settings.
NORMAL (EV only)
This is a drive mode focused on the driver and passenger's comfort. You can change the
climate control mode and the active coast energy regeneration level.

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SPORT (EV only)
This drive mode enables a more dynamic driving performance. You can change the climate
control mode and the active coast energy regeneration level.
Drive Mode Change Alert (if equipped)
You can set how to display the notification message when the drive mode is changed.
•Detailed Alert: Displays a detailed notification message along with the vehicle image
when the drive mode is changed.
•Simple Alert: Displays the notification at the top or on the split screen when the drive
mode is changed.
•Off: When the drive mode changes, no notification is provided.
Reset ECO/NORMAL/SPORT (EV only)
You can reset the drive mode settings to the default values.

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The display may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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See how to improve ECO potential by pressing the Help button from an EV(Electric
Vehicle). In most cases, a vehicle can travel a longer distance when its ECO potential score
is higher (EV only).
Climate (if equipped)
You can configure the operation environment for climate control system.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Recirculate Air (if equipped)
You can set to keep the inside air pleasant by blocking inflow of outside air.
•Activate upon Washer Fluid Use
: Sets to automatically switch to the inside air circulation
mode to prevent inflow of washer fluid scent when spraying washer fluid.

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Automatic Ventilation (if equipped)
You can set to prevent condensation inside and keep inside air pleasant using this feature.
•Auto Dehumidify: Once the inside air circulation mode has been used for a long time, it
is switched to the outside air inflow mode to prevent condensation.
Defog/Defrost Options (if equipped)
You can set to enable the defogger to secure driver visibility.
•Auto Defog: When the sensor detects fog on the windshield, the automatic ventilation is
run for defogging.
Climate Features (if equipped)
You can set or change the settings for the climate system.
•Rear Climate Controls: Used to move to the climate control screen for the rear seat. You
can check or set the climate status for the rear seat.

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For more information about controlling the rear-seat climate control system:
> see "Using the rear-seat climate control function (if equipped)"
Lights (if equipped)
You can configure the settings for vehicle lights.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Ambient Light (if equipped)
You can set the brightness and color of the ambient light.
One Touch Turn Signal (if equipped)
You can set the number of turn signal lamp flashes when the lamp lever is operated.
Headlight Delay (if equipped)
You can set to turn off the taillights and headlights in 15 seconds after turning off the vehicle
to ensure visibility.

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Cluster (if equipped)
You can set the data to display on the instrument cluster and the volume and type for guiding
beep.
AThe screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Service Interval (if equipped)
You can set to guide you when to perform the vehicle inspection.
•Enable Service Interval: Sets the service inspection interval. When it exceeds, the
notification is provided.
•Distance: Sets the driving distance for a service.
•Duration: Sets the service cycle.
•Reset: Initializes the settings for distance and duration.
Energy Consumption Reset (if equipped)
You can set to automatically initialize the average fuel economy.
•After Ignition: The average fuel economy is automatically initialize whenever you drive
the vehicle.
•After Refueling
: The average fuel economy is automatically initialize whenever you refuel
the vehicle.
• Off: The average fuel economy initialize is unavailable.
Content Selection (if equipped)
You can set the content to display on the instrument cluster.
•Gear Position Pop-up: When the gear is shifted, the information pop-up appears.
•Wiper/Lights Display: When the wiper or light lever operates, the operation mode
appears.
•Traffic Signs: Displays the road information such as speed bumps and speed limits.
•Icy Road Warning: When the outside temperature drops below 4 °C (39 °F), the
possibility of road icing appears.

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Seat Position Change Alert (if equipped)
You can set the system to display a notification message along with the seat image on the
screen when a seat position is changed.
Smart Posture Care (if equipped)
You can see the recommended driving posture according to your physical data, and the
clinical inspection result for your waist.
Heated/Ventilated Features (if equipped)
You can set to make the driving environment pleasant by controlling the steering wheel
warmer and driver's seat warmer/ventilation.
•Auto. Controls That Use Climate Control Settings: Automatically controls the heating
wire or ventilation for the driver's seat and steering wheel, in sync with the climate control
function.

Steering Wheel Warmer: Steering Wheel Warmer adjusts automatically based on
Climate settings.

Seat Warmer/Ventilation: Seat Warmer/Ventilation adjusts automatically based on
Climate settings.
Seating Easy Access (if equipped)
For convenience upon getting on and off, you can adjust the position of the driver's seat or
steering wheel to secure space inside the vehicle.
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Steering Easy Access: The steering wheel moves upward when getting on and off.
•Seat Slide Easy Access: Can set the distance to automatically move the driver's seat
when getting on or off.
Rear Seat Heating Control (if equipped)
You can set to enable the warmer for the rear-left and rear-right seats.
Reset (if equipped)
You can initialize all system settings in the vehicle.

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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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The required features cannot be initialize.

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CUSTOM (if equipped)
You can set to select the drive mode optimized for the driving habits or road conditions.
•Powertrain: Select a drive mode that performs optimum engine and transmission
control depending on the driving situation.

NORMAL: Optimized for balanced comfort.

SPORT: Optimized for agile driving.
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Steering: Select a drive mode that performs optimum steering wheel control depending
on the driving situation.

NORMAL: Optimized for smooth steering.

SPORT: Optimized for agile steering.
ECO (EV only)
This is a drive mode for increasing the vehicle's fuel efficiency. You can change the climate
control mode, the active coast energy regeneration level, and speed limit settings.
NORMAL (EV only)
This is a drive mode focused on the driver and passenger's comfort. You can change the
climate control mode and the active coast energy regeneration level.
SPORT (EV only)
This drive mode enables a more dynamic driving performance. You can change the climate
control mode and the active coast energy regeneration level.
Drive Mode Change Alert (if equipped)
You can set how to display the notification message when the drive mode is changed.
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Detailed Alert: Displays a detailed notification message along with the vehicle image
when the drive mode is changed.
•Simple Alert: Displays the notification at the top or on the split screen when the drive
mode is changed.
•Off: When the drive mode changes, no notification is provided.

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Sport Mode Seat Support (if equipped)
Reinforces seat side bolstering to offer a sporty driving experience.
Coasting (if equipped)
You can enable coasting while driving to improve fuel efficiency. This setting allows the
transmission to disengage the engine while driving in ECO mode or SMART mode, provided
that the coasting conditions are met.
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Coasting is available only when the drive mode supports ECO or SMART mode.

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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Reset ECO/NORMAL/SPORT (if equipped)
You can reset the drive mode settings to the default values.

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The display may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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See how to improve ECO potential by pressing the Help button from an EV (Electric
Vehicle). In most cases, a vehicle can travel a longer distance when its ECO potential score
is higher (EV only).
Active Sound (if equipped)
Turn on or off the engine sound function which generates a virtual engine sound.
Active Sound Design (if equipped)
Adjust the interior engine sound volume.