Kia 2016 forte Features & Functions Manual Download Page 3

V I D EO S & Q R CO D E S 

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I N S T RU M E N T  C L U S T E R

Instrument Cluster Overview  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  03
Indicators & Warning Lights    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .   04
LCD Instrument Cluster Modes*   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  05
Trip Computer / Tripmeter    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .   05
User Setting Mode* .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  06
Service Mode  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  06
Fuel Economy .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  07
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  07
Drive Mode Integrated Control System  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  08
Active ECO System (ECO Mode)*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  08

D R I V E R ’ S  PA N E L

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  09
Heated Steering Wheel*   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  09
Instrument Panel Dimmer   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  09
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  09
Blind Spot Detection (BSD) System .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  10
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) / 

Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)* .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  11

Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) / 

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

Engine Start/Stop Button*    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .   12
Power Windows, Window Lock & Central Door Lock   .    .    .    .   13
Power/Folding Mirrors*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  13
Power/Heated Outside Mirrors   .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .   13
Automatic Door Lock/Unlock  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  13

S T E E R I N G  W H E E L  CO N T RO L S

Headlights & High Beams .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  14
Turn Signals & Fog Lights*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  14
Windshield Wipers & Washers   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   15
Rear Wiper & Washer*   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   15
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .   16
FlexSteer

 Steering Wheel Mode*    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .   16

Audio Controls   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  17
Cruise Control*   .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .   17

Bluetooth

®

 Wireless Technology  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  18

AU D I O  S Y S T E M S

Standard Audio System (Type A)*   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  20
Standard Audio System (Type B)*   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  21

UVO eServices Setup*   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  22
UVO eServices System*   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  23
UVO eServices with Premium Navigation System*   .    .    .    .    .   24

C E N T E R  PA N E L

Digital Clock   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  25
Aux/USB/iPod

®

 Port & Power Outlets   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  25

Automatic Climate Control* .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  26
Manual Climate Control*    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .   27
Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic

®

 Shifting* .  .  .  .  .  .  28

Manual Gear Shift*   .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .   29

S E AT I N G

6-Way Manual Adjustable Driver’s Seat*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  30
Seat Warmers / Ventilated Seats*   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  30
10-way Power Adjustable Driver’s Seat*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  31
Driver Position Memory System*    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  31
Front Seat Headrest Adjustment    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .   31
Folding Rear Seats   .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .   32

OT H E R K E Y F E AT U R E S

Sunroof Operation*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  33
Map/Room Lamps*    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  33
Remote Keyless Entry (Folding Key)*    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  34
Double-Turn Lock / Unlock All   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  34
Smart Key   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  35
Power Trunk / Smart Trunk*   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  36
Hood Release Lever and Latch   .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .   37
Sunvisor   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  37
Trunk Release Button .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  37
HomeLink

®

 / Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror*   .    .    .    .    .    .    .   38

Rear-Camera Display*   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  39
Fuel Cap / Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine Light)   .    .    .   39
Child Safety Locks    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .   39

S A F E T Y  F E AT U R E S

Seat Belts .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  40
Seat Belts Retractor Locks   .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .   40
Occupant Detection System (ODS) /  
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  40

N O R M A L  M A I N T E N A N C E  S C H E D U L E

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L E G A L  D I S C L A I M E R S

   .    .    .   See Back Inside Cover Page

ESSENTIAL FEATURES

FORTE

 

 

F E A T U R E S   &   F U N C T I O N S   G U I D E

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

Air Conditioning / Climate Control*    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 26

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

Audio System — UVO eServices System*    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    . 23

Audio System —  UVO eServices with Premium  

Navigation System* .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 24

Aux/USB/iPod

®

 Port & Power Outlets    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    . 25 

Bluetooth

®

 Wireless Technology .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 18

Cruise Control   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 17

Digital Clock   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   . 25

Folding Rear Seats   .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    . 32

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

Manual Gear Shift*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 29

Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 40

Rear-Camera Display*    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    . 39

Smart Key*  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 35

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

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

*IF EQUIPPED 

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.

Summary of Contents for 2016 forte

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...tions 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 ris...

Page 3: ...Driver s Seat 31 Driver Position Memory System 31 Front Seat Headrest Adjustment 31 Folding Rear Seats 32 OTHER KEY FEATURES Sunroof Operation 33 Map Room Lamps 33 Remote Keyless Entry Folding Key 34...

Page 4: ...ile device to view the selected Kia Features Functions Video 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 mar...

Page 5: ...ter Overview Cluster Type C shown A G B C C F D E A Tachometer B Speedometer C Turn Signal Indicators D LCD Screen Odometer Tripmeter E Gear Shift Position Indicator F Fuel Gauge G Engine Coolant Temp...

Page 6: ...icators Warning Lights Low Tire Pressure Indicator TPMS Malfunction Indicator Malfunction Indicator Parking Brake Brake Fluid Warning Indicator Electronic Stability Control OFF Indicator Light on Indi...

Page 7: ...o 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 sele...

Page 8: ...of service When service is required the following screen will be displayed Service Required To reset the Service Mode system press and hold the Next button B for more than 1 second To turn Service In...

Page 9: ...MS Malfunction Indicator The TPMS indicator will illuminate if one or more tires is significantly underinflated the vehicle has a spare tire without TPMS installed or the outside temperature becomes s...

Page 10: ...O system OFF press the DRIVE MODE button B again For more information on Active ECO refer to your Owner s Manual or contact your local dealership Drive Mode Integrated Control System The Drive Mode ma...

Page 11: ...tton is in the ON position Steering Wheel Heater will turn OFF automatically in 30 minutes or when button is pressed again to deactivate Heated Steering Wheel REMINDERS ESC is turned ON by default at...

Page 12: ...n in the previous state 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 warning indicators...

Page 13: ...LDWS system recognizes the lane the vehicle is traveling in LKAS LDWS will stay on when the ignition is cycled The AEB helps to alert the driver when rapidly approaching a vehicle that is slowing dow...

Page 14: ...b Battery is dead hold the fob up against the Engine Start Stop button and press A B To use electrical accessories ACC position When in the OFF position and without depressing the brake pedal press th...

Page 15: ...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 Power Folding Mirrors Toggle D left or right to select mirror The...

Page 16: ...nstrument cluster the AFLS is not working properly See authorized Kia dealer for service To operate Rotate switch to change the Headlight function Push lever to turn High Beams ON Pull lever to flash...

Page 17: ...ttent wipe OFF Wiper off To operate Move lever Up Down to change Wiper modes Rotate INT switch to adjust Intermittent Wipe Speed Pull lever to spray and wipe To operate Rotate REAR switch to change wi...

Page 18: ...in the illustrations See your Owner s Manual for more details D 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 L...

Page 19: ...FM 1 2 AM SAT 1 3 USB Aux iPod B Seek Preset button Radio Mode Press to advance through the Preset Stations Press and hold to Auto Seek USB Aux iPod Mode Press to move track up down Press hold to fas...

Page 20: ...e lower speaker volume B Mute button Press to mute the microphone during a call C Talk button Press to activate voice recognition bring up menus place calls with minimal voice command prompts from the...

Page 21: ...k Start Guide During the pairing process be sure to accept the connection requests on the phone for phonebook download and to allow acceptance of all future Bluetooth connection requests QUICK TIP How...

Page 22: ...ng the touchscreen press the menu item to enter Display Sound Phone System Adjust the available settings for each equipped audio system setup option by pressing the onscreen buttons arrows Audio syste...

Page 23: ...ss middle treble fader balance When in the SETUP menu select Sound and then Sound Setting Adjust the settings by pressing the onscreen arrows and then return to exit Your vehicle s audio system may di...

Page 24: ...e CarPlay compatible device plug your phone into the vehicle s USB port using the connector provided with your phone 2 On the UVO eServices System audio control unit press the SETUP button then CONNEC...

Page 25: ...sing the TALK button on the steering wheel Prolonged use of the UVO eServices system in ACC mode may drain the vehicle s battery QUICK TIPS Your vehicle s audio system may differ from that in the illu...

Page 26: ...lect the on screen SOUND button 3 Select the menu item to change settings 4 Use the on screen buttons to adjust settings 5 Press the return button to save settings UVO eServices with Premium Navigatio...

Page 27: ...sition QUICK TIP Center Panel Clock and Outside Temperature Setup Press the H button A to advance the time by one hour Press the M button B to advance the time by one minute Press and hold both button...

Page 28: ...o select Full Auto Operation The Auto setting automatically controls the airflow modes fan speeds air intake and air conditioning according to the temperature setting selected 2 Set desired Temperatur...

Page 29: ...ON LED lit Rear window defroster ON OFF button Temperature control knob Mode selection knob Fan speed control knob Air conditioning ON OFF button Recirculated fresh air button Air Flow Modes To selec...

Page 30: ...d when the vehicle speed is more than 6 mph When in Sport Mode pulling the left and right paddle shifters at the same time will NOT shift gears Paddle Shifters Press brake pedal and depress release bu...

Page 31: ...ine 1 Apply Parking Brake A 2 Depress Clutch fully B 3 Shift into Neutral C 4 Turn Ignition to Start Shifting into Reverse 1 Depress Clutch fully B 2 Shift into Neutral C 3 Press Shift Lever button D...

Page 32: ...etting 2 LEDs lit Press a third time for low setting 1 LED lit and again to turn OFF SHIFT LOCK RELEASE P R N D DRIVE MODE SHIFT LOCK RELEASE P R N D DRIVE MODE SHIFT LOCK RELEASE P R N D Seat Warmers...

Page 33: ...Position Memory System To store a seating position into memory first move the gear shift into P Park while the ignition is ON Then 1 Adjust the Driver s Seat 2 Press the SET button D on the control p...

Page 34: ...into the guide 3 Pull Seatback Lock Release Lever A to release Rear Seatback Lever located in trunk 4 Fold Seatback B down 5 door model 1 Lower the headrest C to the farthest position 2 Pull the Lock...

Page 35: ...onal Lamp Push the lens B to turn the map personal lamp ON OFF This light produces a spot beam for convenient use as a map lamp or as a personal lamp for the driver or the front passenger Map Personal...

Page 36: ...rs REMINDER Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options Remote Keyless Entry Folding Key Type A A Press the release button to unfold the key B Lock All Doors C To unlock Driver s...

Page 37: ...ain within 4 seconds to unlock All Doors Press again to lock All Doors REMINDER Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options QUICK TIPS Mechanical Key G Use to unlock Driver s Doo...

Page 38: ...about to open Then the alert system will blink and chime two additional times before opening the Power Trunk The Smart Trunk feature is off by default To enable the Smart Trunk go to User Settings in...

Page 39: ...and lift the Hood Closing the Hood Lower the Hood and then press down to securely lock in place B The Trunk must be unlocked before it can be opened by the Trunk Release Button Smart Key The Trunk unl...

Page 40: ...Link Press one of the programmed HomeLink buttons Erasing programmed buttons Press and hold the left A and center D buttons simultaneously for approximately 20 seconds and then release both buttons wi...

Page 41: ...or the UVO eServices with Navigation System screens while the vehicle is in Reverse The Rear Camera Display activates when the 1 Engine Start Stop button is in the ON position green light 2 Gear Shif...

Page 42: ...ype of accident the system may Deploy airbag Adult Not deploy the airbag Unoccupied If the system determines that the airbag should not be deployed the Passenger Airbag Off light will illuminate Occup...

Page 43: ...hose And if necessary adjust correct clean or replace 1 If TOP TIER detergent gasoline is not available one bottle of additive is recommended Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer a...

Page 44: ...tery condition Brake hoses and lines Drive shafts and boots Exhaust pipe and muffler Front disc brake pads calipers and rotors Steering gear box linkage boots lower arm ball joint upper arm ball joint...

Page 45: ...ix other additives 45 000 miles PERFORM Add fuel additive1 Every 7 500 miles Rotate tires Every 7 500 miles REPLACE Climate control air filter for evaporator and blower unit Spark plugs iridium coated...

Page 46: ...60 000 miles after every 15 000 miles Drive shafts and boots Exhaust pipe and muffler Front disc brake pads calipers and rotors Steering gear box linkage boots lower arm ball joint upper arm ball join...

Page 47: ...y cable Navigation Distracted driving can result in a loss of vehicle control When operating a vehicle never use a vehicle system that takes your focus away from safe vehicle operation Navigation is f...

Page 48: ...r _________________________________________________________________Date _____________________ Customer ______________________________________________________________________Date _____________________...

Page 49: ...99 battery tester Verify all tire pressures are to spec see driver s door label LF LR RF RR Verify proper operation of Remote Keyless Entry and Smart Key lock unlock Ensure floor mats are snapped into...

Page 50: ...2016 Kia Motors America Inc All rights reserved Part Number UD170 PS 004 Consumer Roadside Assistance 1 800 333 4KIA 4542...

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