warning KIA FORTE 2023 Navigation System Quick Reference Guide

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ÝWarning
•Safe Exit Assist may not operate properly when a vehicle is coming rapidly two lanes
over from your vehicle or a vehicle is approaching at a fast speed from the rear in the
lane next to your vehicle.
•Safe Exit Assist may not operate properly if there is any vehicle or obstacle at the rear
area of your vehicle.
•Safe Exit Assist may be activated later than normal or may not operate properly if a
vehicle is approaching fast from the rear of your vehicle.
•Safe Exit Assist may not operate when the Blind-Spot Safety system malfunctions as
follows:
-The warning message of the Blind-Spot Safety system appears on the instrument
cluster.
-The sensors of the Blind-Spot Safety system are contaminated or covered.
-The Blind-Spot Safety system does not generate warning or generates a wrong
alert.
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Active Assist: Provides a warning and vehicle control when a risk of blind-spot collision is
detected.
ÝWarning
Always be aware of road conditions while driving and be alert for unexpected situations
even though Blind-Spot Collision Warning and Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist are
operating.
•Warning Only: Provides a warning when a risk of blind-spot collision is detected.
•Off: Disables Blind-Spot Safety function.
Parking Safety (if equipped)
Sets the properties of the Parking Safety systems.
•Camera Settings: Sets the properties of the cameras.

Display Contents: Specify information that will be displayed on the view screen.
Setting items may differ depending on the vehicle model and camera type.

Display Settings: Adjust the brightness and contrast of the view screen. To initialize all
Surround View or Rear View screen settings of the phone projection, press
Reset.
•Surround View Monitor Auto On: Automatically activates Surround View Monitor when
Parking Distance Warning is active.
•Parking Distance Warning Auto On: Automatically activates Parking Distance Warning
when traveling at low speeds.
•Rear Safety: Provides a warning and emergency braking when a risk of rear collision is
detected while reversing.

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•Rear Active Assist: Provides a warning and emergency braking when a risk of rear
collision is detected while reversing.
•Rear Warning Only: Provides a warning when a risk of rear collision is detected while
backing up.
•Off: Disables Parking Safety functions.
•Rear Cross-Traffic Safety: Provides a warning when a risk of rear cross-traffic collision is
detected while reversing. It provides vehicle control to avoid collision, depending on the
vehicle model and specifications.
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.

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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.
• After Recharging: The average fuel economy is automatically initialize whenever you
charge the vehicle (EV only).
•Off: The average fuel economy initialize is unavailable.
Reset Fuel Economy (if equipped)
Select which average fuel economy to display on the cluster.
•At Vehicle Start: Displays the fuel economy after engine restart.
•After Refueling: Displays the fuel economy after refueling.
•After Recharging: Displays the fuel economy after recharging (EV only).
•Manually: Displays the accumulated fuel economy.
Content Selection (if equipped)
You can set the content to display on the instrument cluster.
•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.
•Blind-Spot View: Displays the blind spot view on the instrument cluster when the turn
signal lamp is operating.
•Icy Road Warning: When the outside temperature drops below 4 °C (39 °F), the
possibility of road icing appears.
Cluster Voice Guidance Volume (if equipped)
You can adjust the voice guidance volume of the cluster.
Welcome Sound (if equipped)
You can set to generate the notification sound when turning on or off the instrument cluster.

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Sound Tuning
You can adjust the sound by adjusting the strengths (output levels) for each audio band: Bass,
Midrange, and Treble. You can also configure settings so that sound is audible more loudly
and clearly at a specific location in the vehicle.
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To reset all audio settings to the default values, press Center.
Driving Guidance
Specify the system's guidance voice type, set a certain sound to override other sounds, and
configure other guidance sound settings.
Parking Safety Priority
When warning sound is generated while parking, the audio volume decreases to make the
sound audible.
Navigation Guidance
You can set to enable the navigation sound to be heard first when using both the navigation
system and Radio/Media system.
Navigation Guidance During Calls
Even during a call, the navigation sound is heard.
Mute Navigation Guidance
Press the Mute button on the steering wheel when the navigation guidance is being output
to set to mute the guidance volume for 10 seconds.

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Driver Assistance (if equipped)
You can set to give priority to the proximity warning feature and lower all other sounds when
parking your vehicle.
Parking Safety Priority
When warning sound is generated while parking, the audio volume decreases to make the
sound audible.
Connected Devices (if equipped)
You can adjust the volume of the phone projection and initialize all volume settings.
Android Auto
Vary the volume of your Android smartphone, connected to the system, depending on the
function.
A
To initialize all system sound settings of the phone projection, press Reset.
Apple CarPlay
Vary the volume of your iPhone, connected to the system, depending on the function.

A
To initialize all system sound settings of the phone projection, press Reset.

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ÝWarning
Be sure to check the road conditions while driving, because the camera information may get
changed occasionally after a map update to the latest version. Relying solely on the driving
assist system may cause violation of traffic rules and regulations, resulting in an accident.
Camera Alert Distance
You can set when to receive alerts against and voice descriptions about traffic enforcement
cameras.
•Camera Alerts with Navigation Muted: You can set traffic enforcement camera alerts
or warning sounds for safe driving when the navigation is muted.

None: No guidance is provided when the navigation is muted.

Use Beeps Only: Guidance is provided only with warning sound.

Use Voice Prompts with Beeps: Guidance is provided with warning sound and voice.
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Camera Alert Distance Depending on the Vehicle Speed: The time when to get alerts
for traffic enforcement cameras is automatically set depending on the driving speed.
When the Camera Alert Distance Depending on the Vehicle Speed
function is off, the
time when to get guidance on traffic enforcement cameras on Local Roads and Highway
can be selected.
Others
You can configure navigation options, e.g., turning on or off fuel prices, exporting or
importing places from and to Address Book.
A The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

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Border Crossing Information
You can set whether or not to display the border crossing information on the screen.
Show Route Overview While Stopped
You can set to display the route overview from the start point to the destination when the
vehicle is stationary.
Alerts
You can set to activate drive assist features when needed for safety.
AThe screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
ÝWarning
Be sure to check the road conditions while driving, because the camera information may get
changed occasionally after a map update to the latest version. Relying solely on the driving
assist system may cause violation of traffic rules and regulations, resulting in an accident.
Camera Alert Distance
You can set when to receive alerts against and voice descriptions about traffic enforcement
cameras.
•Camera Alert Distance Depending on the Speed Limit: The time when to get alerts for
traffic enforcement cameras is automatically set depending on the driving speed. When
the Camera Alert Distance Depending on the Speed Limit function is off, the time
when to get guidance on traffic enforcement cameras on Local Roads and Freeway can
be selected.

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Important information
Before using your system, read and follow all instructions and safety information provided in
this user's guide ("User's Manual"). Not following precautions found in this guide can lead to
an accident or other serious consequences.
Keep this guide in your vehicle
When kept in the vehicle, this guide will be a ready reference for you and other users
unfamiliar with the system. Ensure that before using the system for the first time, all persons
have access to this guide and read its instructions and safety information carefully.
Warning
Operating certain parts of this system while driving can distract your attention away from the
road, and possibly cause an accident or other serious consequences. Do not change system
settings or enter data non-verbally (using your hands) while driving. Stop the vehicle in a safe
and legal manner before attempting these operations. This is important since setting up or
changing some functions as you drive may distract your attention away from the road and
removing your hands from the steering wheel may cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
General operation
Voice command control
Features within the system may be executed using only voice commands. Using voice
commands while driving allows you to operate the system without removing your hands
from the steering wheel.
Prolonged views of screen
Do not access any function requiring a prolonged view of the screen while you are driving.
Pull over in a safe and legal manner before attempting to access a function of the system
requiring prolonged attention. Even short views of the screen may be hazardous if your
attention has been diverted away from your driving.
Volume setting
Do not raise the volume excessively. Keep the volume at a level where you can still hear
outside traffic and emergency signals while driving. Driving while unable to hear these
sounds could cause an accident.

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C
ClimateClimate settings 9-9, 9-26
Climate control function 2-14
Component names and functions Control panel
Custom button 1-3
MAP button 1-2
MEDIA button 1-2
NAV button 1-2
POWER button/VOLUME knob 1-2
RADIO button 1-2
Search knob 1-3
SEEK/TRACK button 1-3
SETUP button 1-3
System Reset button 1-3
Steering wheel remote control
Call button 1-4, 1-5
Custom button 1-5
End Call button 1-4, 1-5
MODE button 1-4
Move lever/button 1-4
Voice Recognition button 1-4
Volume lever/Mute button 1-4
Contacts list 6-10
Control panel 1-2
D
Deleting a location 5-27
Destination search 5-3
Driving assistance screen 2-9
Driving Information 2-25
Index
A
Advanced system settings 9-40
Android devices
Android Auto 2-5
Apple devices Apple CarPlay 2-7
B
Battery warning 1-7
BluetoothBluetooth phone
Answering a call 6-15
Call 6-6
Contacts list 6-10
Dial pad 6-12
Favorites settings 6-8
Options during a call 6-16
Recent calls list 6-6
Switching to another call 6-17
Text message 6-17
Specifications 10-15
Bluetooth connection Adding a device 6-2
Deleting a device 6-5
Device connection 6-4
Disconnecting a device 6-5

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L
Listening to musicBluetooth audio 4-8
USB music 4-2
Location registration 5-23
M
Map 5-6
Map update 9-100
Media device connection 4-2
Media player Bluetooth audio 4-8
USB music 4-2
Messages 6-17
N
Navigation 5-2, 5-11
Navigation settings 9-59, 9-64
Notifications 2-26
P
Parking assist guide lines 2-9
Phone 6-6
Phone projection Android Auto 2-5
Apple CarPlay 2-7
Previous Destinations 5-13
Product specifications Bluetooth 10-15
Common specifications 10-15
LTE RF 10-16
Media player 10-13
Radio 10-15
Proximity Warning 2-10
E
Editing a location 5-27
Editing a route 5-17
EV charging stations 5-29
F
FAQ 10-11 Bluetooth 10-11
Broadcast reception 10-12
Navigation 10-11
Self-inspection method upon failure
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Finding a route easily 5-3 Destination search 5-3
Finding the route Adding a waypoint 5-17
Address search 5-11
Frequently visited places 5-25
Gas stations 5-28
Location registration
Deleting a POI 5-27
Editing a POI 5-27
Registration after search 5-23
Map 5-6
Map update 9-100
Previous Destinations 5-13
Rest area information 5-8
Saving the current position 5-24
Searching for POIs 5-15
Volume adjustment 5-9
H
HD Radio Data 2-22
HD Radio™ 3-11
Home screen 1-11