Kia Forte 2018 Owner's Manual

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FORTE

Congratulations on Your New Kia Purchase!

Your new Kia vehicle has been designed, engineered and manufactured to provide you with years of comfortable and dependable driving. Kia is committed to quality, innovation, safety and — above all — your satisfaction.

Using This Guide

The information contained in this guide is a brief overview that will help you become familiar with the operation and features of your new Kia vehicle. The ﬂipbook format facilitates information access, while the detailed illustrations help to ensure the instructions are easy to follow.

This Features & Functions Guide, and the speciﬁc operational and safety information it provides, is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual. In the interest of your safety and that of your family, and to help you avoid risks that may result in death or serious injury, Kia reminds you to carefully read your Owner’s Manual in order to fully familiarize yourself with the important information it contains.

While the information contained in this guide is accurate at the time of printing, Kia may change vehicle speciﬁcations without notice in advance or after the fact, and assumes no liability in connection with such changes.

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Consumer - Roadside Assistance 1-800-333-4KIA (4542)

See Back Pages for Vehicle Maintenance Schedule

Always check the Owner’s Manual for co mplete operating information and safet y warnings.

ESSENTIAL FEATURES

Air Conditioning / Climate Control* . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Audio System — Standard Audio System*. . . . . . . . 20

Audio System — UVO eServices* . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Audio System — UVO eS ervices with Premium

Navigation* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Aux/USB/iPod® Port & Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . .26

Bluetooth® Wireless Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Cruise Control S ystem*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

ECO Mode (Active ECO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08

Folding Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07

Manual Gear Shift* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Passenger Airbag Off Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Rear-Camera Display* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Smart Key* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . 07

Windshield Wipers & Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe personal injury and death. The driver’s primary responsibility is in the safe and legal operation of a vehicle, and use of any handheld devices, other equipment or vehicle systems which take the driver’s eyes, attention 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.

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VIDEOS & QR CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Instrument Cluster Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03

Indicators & Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04

LCD Instrument Cluster Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05

Trip Modes / Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05

User Setting Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06

Service Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06

Fuel Economy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . 07

Drive Mode Integrated Control System . . . . . . . . . . . 08

ECO Mode (Active ECO)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08

DRIVER’S PANEL

Electronic Stability Control ( ESC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09

Instrument Panel Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09

Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09

Blind Spot Detection (BS D) System* . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Lane Keeping Assist System (LK AS) /

Lane Departure Warning System (L DWS)*. . . . . . . . 11

Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) /

Front Collision Warning System*. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Engine Start/Stop Button* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock . . . . 13

Power Outside Mirrors*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Heated Outside Mirrors* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Automatic Door Lock/ Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

Headlights & High Beams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Turn Signals & Fog Lights* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Windshield Wipers & Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Rear Wiper & Washer* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Tilt/ Telescoping Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Audio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Cruise Control S ystem* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Bluetooth® Wireless Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

AUDIO SYSTEMS

Standard Audio System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

UVO eS ervices / Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay® Setup*. . 21

UVO eServices*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

UVO eS ervices with Premium Navigation* . . . . . . . . . 23

CENTER PANEL

Automatic Climate Control*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Manual Climate Control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Aux/USB/iPod® Port & Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic® Shifting* . . . . . . 27

Manual Gear Shift* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

SE ATIN G

6-Way Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat* . . . . . . . . . . 29

Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seat s* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

10-way Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat* . . . . . . . . . . 30

Driver Position Memory System* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Front Seat Headrest Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Folding Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

OTHER KEY FEATURES

Sunroof Operation* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Map/Room Lamps* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Smart Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Remote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)* . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Double-Turn Lock/Unlock All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Tire Mobility Kit* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Smart Trunk* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Hood Release Lever and Latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Sunvisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Trunk Release Lever and Button* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Fuel Filler Lid Release Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

HomeLink® / Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror* . . . . . . . 37

Rear-Camera Display* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine Light) . . . 38

Child-Protector Rear Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

SAFETY FEATURES

Seat Belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Seat Belts Retractor Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Occupant Detection System (ODS) /

Passenger Airbag Off Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. . . . . 40

LEGAL DISCLAIMERS . . . See Back Inside Cover Page

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VIDEOS & QR CODES - SMARTPHONES, TABLETS AND COMPUTERS

QR CODE

Kia provides a number of video resources at your disposal to assist you with becoming familiar with the features and functions found in your Kia vehicle. You can access these resources by snapping the QR Codes with your smartphone/tablet (mobile devices) or by visiting the following website: www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos. Continue reading for a more in-depth look at QR Codes and for instructions on how to use them.

What are QR Codes?

A QR Code is a square, 2-dimensional barcode that can be read by mobile devices loaded with an appropriate barcode or QR Code Reader App. The app reads the barcode image and then launches/uploads the speciﬁc information the code contains, such as URLs, text, photos, videos and so much more.

How to Use QR Codes

If you have a mobile device with a QR Code Reader App, you can snap the code with your phone and you’ll be provided a video with additional information pertaining to the topic. For example, in the Fuel Cap section, if you would like additional information, just snap the code with your mobile device to view the selected Kia Features & Functions Video.

QUICK TIPS

1. If you’re having trouble scanning codes, check the following:

• The code should be centered and focused in your mobile device’s camera screen

• Consider moving your device closer to or farther away from the code

• The code should be well lit, without signiﬁcant shadow

2. After scanning, if a “connecting” message appears and then nothing happens or there’s a “connection error” message, this typically indicates that your device is having trouble connecting to the Internet

How to snap a QR Code

1. With your mobile device, download a QR Code Reader App. With many devices, you can do this through an app store or marketplace

2. Open the QR Code Reader App on your mobile device

3. The app will utilize your device’s camera. Center the code in the camera viewing area:

• With some apps, as soon as the app recognizes the

code, it will launch the corresponding video

• With other apps, you will have to snap or take a

picture of the code. The app will then launch the corresponding video

• For operation speciﬁcs, refer to the instructions that

come with the QR Code Reader App

• Avoid scanning from a signiﬁcant angle

• Conﬁrm that the device’s app supports 2D QR Code scanning.

• Try another QR Code Reader app; not all apps are created equal

One Click Fuel Cap Video

To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website.

www.youtube.com/KiaFeatu reVid eos

REMINDER: When accessing videos

on your mobile device, standard cellular data rates may apply.

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Instrument Cluster Overview

Tachometer

Speedometer

Turn Signal Indicators

LCD Screen/Odometer/Tripmeter

Gear Shift Position Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

Your vehicle’s instrument cluster & indicator light locations may differ from those in the illustrations. For more information on the instrument cluster, the LCD Warning Messages and the function of all indicator and warning lights, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.

x1000rpm

CRUISE SET

RANGE

Avg.

1050

25 50O

Next Reset

0012075 mi

ODO

(Cluster Type C shown)

MPG

MPH

100

120

140

100

160

km/h

120

180

200

220

140

240

260

160

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Indicators & Warning Lights

MPH

100

120

140

100

160

km/h

120

180

200

220

140

240

260

Your vehicle’s instrument cluster & indicator light locations may differ from those in the illustrations. For more information on the instrument cluster and the function of all indicator and warning lights, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.

160

Adaptive Front Lighting System

AFLS

Warning Indicator*

Parking Brake / Brake Fluid Warning Indicators (Two separate indicators on Instrument Cluster lit at same time)

Icy Road Warning Indicator

❄

1050

x1000rpm

Low Tire Pressure I ndicator / TPMS Malfunction Indicator Front Fog Lights Indicator* Cruise Control Set Indicator*

Electronic Stability Control OFF Indicator Electronic Power Steering (E PS) Warning Indicator*

ECO Mode Indicator* Engine Oil Pressure Warning Indicator Master Warning Mode*

Anti-Lock Brake System (AB S) Indicator Safet y Belt Warning Indicator SPOR T Mode Indicator *

Trunk/Hatch Open Indicator Door Ajar Warning Indicator LK AS (Lane Keeping Assist System) Indicator*

Immobilizer Indicator Airbag Warning Indicator Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) Warning*

Electronic Stability Control Indicator Charging System Warning Indicator

Malfunction Indicator* High Beam Indicator

Light on Indicator Low Fuel Level Warning Indicator Washer Fluid Warning Indicator

KEY OUT Indicator* Cruise Control O N Indicator* High Beam Indicator

(Cluste r Ty pe A/B show n. LCD content is Type B )

30.1

L/100mi

2010 300

: NEXT

ODO

0012075 mi

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Average

Hold Reset

18.5

MPG

256

mi.

Range

Digital Speedometer

(for Type B, C)

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

LCD Instrument Cluster Modes

Press Mode button A to scroll through the different LCD modes:

Trip Computer Mode: Displays driving information for tripmeter, fuel economy, etc.

Turn-by-Turn Mode*: Displays the state of the navigation

A/V Mode*: Displays the state of the A /V System

Information Mode: Informs on service intervals and

pressure status of each tire and other features

User Settings Mode: Change settings of the doors, lamps and other features

(But ton panel locat ed on Steeri ng Wheel, Type B)

Trip Modes / Trip Computer

The Trip Computer is a driver information system that displays information related to driving on the display when the ignition switch or the Engine Start/Stop button* is in the ON position.

Instrument Cluster Type A – To toggle through the different Trip Computer modes, press the Trip button B. When in Tripmeter, press the Trip button B again to select Trip A or Trip B. Press and hold the Reset button C to reset the Tripmeter to zero.

Instrument Cluster Type B/C – To scroll through the different LCD Instrument Cluster modes, press the Mode button D. To display the Tripmeter, press the Mode button D and select Trip Computer . Then press the Move button E to scroll to the Trip A/B screens. Press and hold the Select/Reset button F to reset the Tripmeter to zero.

TRIP

RESET

(Loc ated on Type A steering wheel)

(Loc ated on Type B

steering wheel)

(Type C cluster shown)

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REMINDERS:

• Appearance of Tripmeter display may differ as equipped

• All stored driving information (except O dometer and Range)

is reset if t he battery is disconnected

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Service in

days

Service required

Service in

days

Service in

Service required

OFF

User Settings Door Lamp Settings Service Interval

User Settings Mode

(Type B/C settings)

To enter the User Settings mode on the LCD screen, press the Mode button A when the vehicle is in P (or N for manual transmisstions) and with the ignition or the Engine Start/Stop button* in the ON position and select User Settings .

You can navigate the selections on the display by pressing the Move button B, and then selecting the item by pressing the Select/ Reset button C.

User Settings Modes:

Driving Assist*:

• Lane Keeping Assist

System (LKAS)*

• Autonomous Emergency

Braking (AEB)*

• Forward Collision Warning*

• Rear Cross Trafﬁc Alert*

Doors:

• Automatic Door Lock

• Automatic Door Unlock

• Two Press Unlock

• Horn Feedback*

• Smart Trunk*

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(But ton panel locat ed on Steeri ng Wheel, Type B)

Lights:

• One-Touch Turn Lamp*

• Headlamp Delay*

• Welcome Light*

Sound:

• Cluster Voice Guidance*

• Blind Spot Detection Sound*

• Welcome Sound*

Convenience:

• Seat Easy Access*

Service Interval:

• Service Interval On/Off

Service Mode

(Type B/C settings)

To enter Service Mode, press the Mode button A, scroll to the Service mode and press Move button B. System will display number of miles remaining until next service is due, and type of service.

When service is required, the following screen will be displayed: Service Required.

To reset the Service Mode system, press and hold the Move button B for more than 1 second.

To turn Service In OFF, go to User Settings.

Service Interval Setting:

To set the service interval when in User Settings mode:

• Press the Move button B and scroll to Service

Interval. Press the Select/Reset button C to enter

• Press the Move button B and toggle to ON, then

press the Select/Reset button C. Then press the Move button B to scroll and select the desired miles or months for your next service

• Press the Select/Reset button C to enter

QR CODE

To view these videos on your mobile device, snap these QR Codes or visit the listed website.

Refer to page 2 for more information.

LCD Display Video

LCD Display: Maintenance Video

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Fuel Economy

Several factors contribute to your vehicle's fuel economy, including maintenance of your vehicle, driving style, environmental conditions, vehicle weight and vehicle aerodynamics. Below are tips on how to improve fuel economy:

• Keep your vehicle in good condition with regular

maintenance

• Don’t let the engine idle longer than necessary

• Drive at a moderate speed, accelerating smoothly and

at a moderate rate

REMINDER: Driving range can var y depending on your vehicle’s fuel tank size, e.g. 12-gal. vs. 24- gal., even though the MPG may be the same

For more information on Fuel Economy, you can snap the QR Code at right to view a video or refer to the Owner's Manual.

• Keep tires inﬂated to the recommended pressure

• Travel lightly, without carrying unnecessary weight in

your vehicle

• Avoid placing large or heavy items on roof racks

• Avoid hilly, winding or poorly maintained roads

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

QR CODE

To view these videos on your mobile device, snap these QR Codes or visit the listed website.

Refer to page 2 for more information.

Fuel Economy Video

The indicator functions as both Low Tire Pressure Light and TPMS Malfunction Indicator.

The TPMS indicator will illuminate if one or more tires is signiﬁcantly underinﬂated, the vehicle has a spare tire installed without TPMS or the outside temperature becomes signiﬁcantly lower.

• Inﬂate tire(s) to speciﬁcations to turn off Low Tire Pressure Light

using an accurate digital tire pressure gauge. See front driver’s

door jamb for PSI speciﬁcation

• When there is a problem with the TPMS, the TPMS Malfunction

Indicator will blink for approximately one minute and then illuminate - See dealer for service

REMINDER: Consult your dealer for service if Low Tire Pressure Light remains illuminated after inﬂating your tire(s).

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QUICK TIPS

• Even with TPMS, tire pressure should be

checked manually at least once a month. Only adjust tire pressure on “cold tires”

• For proper maintenance and optimal fuel

economy, maintain recommended tire inﬂation pressures and stay within the load limits and weight distribution recommended for your vehicle

• In winter or cold weather, the TPMS light may

illuminate if the tire pressure was adjusted to the recommended tire inﬂation pressure during warm weather

Tire Pressure Monitoring System Video

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SHIFT LOCK

RELEASE

DRIVE MODE

SHIFT LOCK

RELEASE

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Drive Mode Integrated Control System

The Drive Mode may be selected depending on driver’s preferences and road conditions.

To cycle through the different Drive Modes A, press the DRIVE MODE button B. The Instrument Cluster will display SPORT or ECO when selected. When in NORMAL mode, it will not display in the Instrument Cluster.

REMINDERS:

• The system is turned ON and in NORMAL mode when ignition is in the

ON position

• When ECO mode is selected, the indicator will display and system

remains on, even when ignition is cycled, otherwise the sys tem will default to NORM AL.

• Steering effor t may be slightly increased in SPORT mode

NORMAL

SPORT ECO

Dual Clutch Transmission*

NORMAL SPORT

(App ears on LCD in Ins trument Clust er)

ECO mode (Active ECO)

The Active ECO system helps improve fuel economy by controlling several vehicle components. When activated, it optimizes drivetrain operations such as engine power and transmission to help improve fuel economy.

To turn ON, press the DRIVE MODE button B and scroll through options until in the ECO mode. The ECO indicator in the instrument cluster will illuminate, indicating that the vehicle is in ECO mode and Active ECO is operating. The Active ECO system will remain on even when the ignition is cycled.

To turn the Active ECO system OFF, press the DRIVE MODE button B again and change to another mode.

QUICK TIPS

To help improve your fuel economy:

• Drive at a moderate speed, accelerating smoothly and at a

moderate rate

• Keep tires inﬂated to the recommended pressure

• Be sure the wheels are properly aligned

For more information on Active ECO, refer to your Owner’s Manual or contact your local dealership.

QR CODE

Drive Mode Integrated Control System Video

To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website.

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DRIVE MODE

(Loc ated on Center Pa nel next to Gear S hift)*

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DRIVER'S PANEL

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

The ESC system is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during cornering maneuvers. It is a good idea to keep the ESC turned on for daily driving whenever possible. Press ESC button A to turn ESC OFF/ON.

REMINDERS:

• ESC is turned ON by default at vehicle start-up. W hen ignition is cycled,

ESC will turn ON again

• The ESC Indicator Light In the instrument cluster will be lit

momentarily whenever the ESC is active

(Loc ated left of ste ering wheel)

For more information on Electronic

Stability Control (ESC) and it’s speciﬁc features and operations, please refer to your Owner’s Manual

Instrument Panel Dimmer

With parking lights/headlights ON, toggle switch B (+) or (-) to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel illumination.

REMINDERS:

• Door M ood Lamp is a ﬁxed brightness and cannot be adjusted (not to be confused with

Advanced Mood Lighting Speaker)

• The Instrument Panel Dimmer does not adjust brightness on the Navigation System screen.

Use Navigation set up to adjust brightness on the Navigation S ystem

ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S M ANUAL FO R COMPLETE OPERAT ING INFOR MATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS.

Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)

HAC helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards when accelerating from a stop while on a steep incline. The HAC automatically activates whether the ESC is OFF or ON but does NOT activate when the ESC has malfunctioned.

REMINDER: The HAC does not operate when the gear shift is in the P ( Park) or the

N (Neutral) position.

QUICK TIPS

• When HAC is active (e.g., during initial acceleration from a stop on an incline), you

may notice that the brakes will momentarily remain engaged after you depress the accelerator

• HAC provides a 2-second delay before the vehicle may start rolling backwards

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DRIVER'S PANEL

Blind Spot Detection (BSD) System*

The BSD system uses radar sensors to help alert the driver before changing lanes. The light on the BSD button A will illuminate when turned ON. The outside rearview mirror warning lights will also illuminate for 3 seconds.

The system will become active when the vehicle is traveling more than approximately 18 mph and will alert the driver if another vehicle is detected by the radar sensor.

Blind Spot Detection (BSD) / Lane Change Assist (LCA)

1st-stage alert: When another vehicle is detected within the BSD System

boundary B, or vehicle in the LCA boundary C approaches at a high speed, a yellow indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors.

2nd-stage alert: When 1st-stage alert is on and the driver activates a turn signal, a ﬂashing yellow indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors and the system will sound an alert.

RCTA (Rear Cross Trafﬁc Alert)

If the RCTA system sensors detect approaching vehicles from the left or right side D, the system will sound an audible alert, the yellow-ﬂashing indicators on the outside rearview mirror will illuminate and a message will appear on the LCD screen, when these conditions are met:

• The gear shift is in Reverse

• The vehicle is moving less than 6 mph

• The RCTA can be set to on/off in User Settings from the LCD Instrument Cluster modes

(Loc ated left of ste ering wheel)

QR CODE

Blind Spot Detection

(BSD) with RCTA Video

To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website.

Refer to page 2 for more information.

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For more information on the

above systems, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.

REMINDERS:

• When the B SD is ON and the vehicle power is cycled to OFF then O N again, the BSD system returns to its previous state

• The RCTA feature can be turned OFF/ON in User Settings. When vehicle power is cycled, the RC TA will remain in the previous state

For more information on the above systems, please refer to the Owner’s Manual.

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Lane Keep Assist

DRIVER'S PANEL

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) / Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)*

With the Engine Start /Stop button* in the ON position, press the LKAS/LDWS button E to turn system ON. The instrument cluster indicator will illuminate.

If the LK AS detects that you are veering outside of your lane, the system may issue a warning on the LCD screen and an alert may sound, while applying a slight adjustment to the steering, trying to prevent the vehicle from moving outside its lane.

Standard LKAS is the operating mode by default when the button is

Lane Keep Assist

When the LKA S sens or detec ts the lane traveling in, both lanes are illuminated

Lane Keep Assist

When the L KAS sens or does not dete ct the lane traveli ng in the lanes are not illuminated

QR CODE

Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Video

To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website.

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depressed to ON. To switch to Active LK AS mode or LDWS mode, go to User Settings in the Instrument Cluster.

Lane Keep Assist

All systems will operate under the following conditions:

• The vehicle exceeds approximately 40 mph

• The LK AS/LDWS system recognizes the lane the vehicle is

traveling in

• LKAS/LDWS will return to its previous state when the ignition is

cycled

REMINDER: LKAS/LDWS will not issue a warning if the turn signal or hazard signal is activated.

The LKAS/LDWS are not substitutes for safe and proper driving. Always drive safely and use caution. LKAS/LDWS may not always alert the driver if the vehicle is driven outside of its lane.

When the LKA S sens or detec ts the vehicle veering outside of the lane traveling in, a vehicle c rossing lane indi cator will illumina te, either on the lef t or right lane (shown in bo th images above)

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Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) / Forward Collision Warning (FCW)*

The AEB helps to alert the driver when rapidly approaching a vehicle that is slowing down, braking or stopped F. A warning message will appear on the LCD screen and a chime will sound. The FCWS will become active when the vehicle is traveling more than 10 mph. The AEB will become active when the vehicle is traveling more than 6 mph.

Select alert settings (Early, Normal, Late) in the User Settings in the instrument cluster LCD display. To turn the AEB/FCWS off, go to User Settings in the LCD Instrument Cluster modes.

REMINDER: The FCWS and AEB will be activated by default when vehicle power is cycled on, even when previous setting is off.

Autonomous (Assist) Emergency Braking is not a substitute for safe driving, and may not detect all objects in front of vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution.

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DRIVER'S PANEL

Engine Start/Stop Button*

To start the engine:

1. Depress the brake pedal and/or clutch pedal

2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button while the gear shift is in Park (or while in Neutral for Manual Gear Shift)

To turn the vehicle OFF, press the ENGINE START/STOP button.

To use the ENGINE START/STOP button, you must have the Smart Key fob on your person or in the vehicle.

REMINDERS:

• In an emergency situation while the vehicle is in motion, you are able to turn the engine off and to

the ACC position by pressing the ENGINE STA RT/STOP button for more than 2 seconds or 3 times successively within 3 seconds

• If Smart Key fob Battery is dead, hold the fob up against the Engine St art /Stop button and press

QUICK TIPS

To use electrical accessories:

ACC position

• When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE

START/STOP button once

ON position

• When already in the ACC position

the ENGINE START/STOP button again

• When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE

START/STOP button twice

Keeping the vehicle in ACC or the ON position without turning engine on may discharge the vehicle’s battery.

and without depressing the brake pedal, press

QR CODE

Engine Start /Stop Button & Smart Key Video

To view a video on your mobile device, snap this QR Code or visit the listed website.

Refer to page 2 for more information.

www.youtube.com/KiaFeatu reVid eos

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DRIVER'S PANEL

Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock

Pull/Press to operate Driver’s & Passenger's Window Auto Up/Down*

Press to Unlock/Lock All Doors

Press to disable Rear Passenger Windows

REMINDER: When pressed C, the rear window controls for the Rear Passenger Windows are disabled.

Button conﬁguration may vary depending on vehicle model.

QUICK TIPS

• Press button A again to stop Auto Up/ Down function

• Auto Door Lock /Unlock* will engage when gear shift is moved in to or out of the P (Park) position

• To turn Auto Door Lock /Unlock* OFF, go to User Settings* in the LCD Instrument Cluster Modes

Power Outside Mirrors*

Toggle D left or right to select mirror. Then press one of the points to adjust mirror position.

REMINDER: To lock position of mirrors, toggle switch D to the neutral (center) position.

Heated Outside Mirrors*

Mirror heaters automatically turn ON/OFF at the same time the Rear Window Defroster is turned ON/OFF. Rear Window Defroster button* is located on climate control system panel.

B C

Automatic Door Lock/Unlock

When the gear shift is moved into or out of P (PARK ), all doors will Lock/Unlock. Refer to the User Settings on how to turn Auto Door Lock/Unlock ON/OFF.

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(Driver's Door)

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