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Kia Forte 2021, Features & Functions Manual

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Page 2: ...code The code should be well lit without significant shadow 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 2 After scanning you may experience a connection error message or a connecting message with no subsequent response These messages typically indicate that your device is having tro...

Page 3: ... 10 Normal Maintenance Schedule 46 Back Cover 11 User Settings Instrument Cluster 08 12 Bluetooth Wireless Technology 20 21 13 UVO eServices Activation UVO eServices 24 25 14 UVO link with Navigation 28 15 Android Auto Apple CarPlay Setup 24 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 responsibi...

Page 4: ...19 AUDIO SYSTEMS Bluetooth Wireless Technology 20 Audio Controls 22 Standard Audio System 23 Android Auto Apple CarPlay Setup 24 UVO eServices Activation 24 UVO eServices 25 UVO link Activation 26 Kia Access with UVO link App Download 27 Kia Access with UVO link App Features Guide 27 UVO link with Navigation 28 CENTER PANEL Aux Multimedia USB Port Power Outlets USB Charger Ports 29 Digital Clock 2...

Page 5: ... E Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge F Fuel Gauge Arrow direction indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is located 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 section 2 in the Owner s Manual ...

Page 6: ...trol Indicator Malfunction Indicator Light on Indicator KEY OUT Indicator Electronic Power Steering EPS Warning Indicator Front Fog Lights Indicator Engine Oil Pressure Warning Indicator Safety Belt Warning Indicator Door Ajar Warning Indicator Airbag Warning Indicator Charging System Warning Indicator High Beam Indicator Low Fuel Level Warning Indicator Cruise Control ON Indicator Cruise Control ...

Page 7: ...ifications to turn off the Low Tire Pressure Light using an accurate 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 Even with TPMS tire pressure should be checked manually at least once a month Only adjust tire pressure on c...

Page 8: ...MODE button B again to change the selection to another setting Drive Mode Integrated Control System Video To view a video on your mobile device snap this QR Code or visit the listed website Refer to the inside cover for more information www youtube com KiaFeatureVideos QR CODE DRIVE MODE N D P R N D S Drive Mode Integrated Control System Located on Center Panel next to Gear Shift In SPORT mode whe...

Page 9: ...e Menu button B To display the Tripmeter press the Mode Menu button B and select Trip Computer Then press the Move button C up down to scroll to Drive Info screen and press OK button D to enter Then scroll to Tripmeter and press OK button again Press and hold the OK button D to reset the Tripmeter to zero REMINDERS Appearance of Tripmeter display may differ as equipped All stored driving informati...

Page 10: ...e interval when in User Settings mode Press the Move button B up down and scroll to Service Interval Press the OK 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 up down to scroll and select the desired miles or months for your next service Press the Select Reset button C to enter To enter the User Settings mode on the LC...

Page 11: ... a turn signal a flashing yellow indicator will illuminate on the outside rearview mirrors and the system will sound an alert REMINDERS RCCW can be turned OFF ON in User Settings and will remain in OFF ON as selected When vehicle power is cycled RCCW will remain in the previous state When a vehicle is approaching within the sensing range and traveling between 2 5 and 22 mph RCCW will show a warnin...

Page 12: ...ility Control ESC is ON Forward Collision Avoidance Assist FCA is not a substitute for safe and proper driving and may not detect all objects surrounding the vehicle Always drive safely and use caution FCA may not always alert the driver when the vehicle is approaching another vehicle For illustrative purposes only Your actual display buttons and or features may vary Refer to section 5 in the Owne...

Page 13: ...when vehicle is about to deviate from the lane Lane Departure Warning Alerts driver when the system detects the vehicle leaving the lane In this mode the system will not provide steering inputs All systems will operate under the following conditions The vehicle speed is above 40 mph LKA recognizes both sides of lane markers the vehicle is traveling in The vehicle is between the lane markers Lane K...

Page 14: ...tention Warning is deactivated A Normal Sensitivity Driver Attention Warning alerts the driver of inattentive driving practices High Sensitivity Driver Attention Warning alerts the driver of inattentive driving practices faster than Normal mode If DAW is activated the DAW information will appear on the LCD Display B when you select the Driving Assist mode A message Consider taking a break appears ...

Page 15: ...eep incline The HAC automatically activates whether the ESC is OFF or ON but does NOT activate when the ESC has malfunctioned Refer to section 4 in the Owner s Manual for more information Instrument Cluster Control With parking lights headlights ON press button B or to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel illumination REMINDER The Instrument Cluster Control does not adjust brightness on t...

Page 16: ...rn the engine off and to the ACC position by pressing the Engine Start Stop button for more than 2 seconds or 3 times successively within 3 seconds If Smart Key fob battery is dead you can still start the engine by pressing the Engine Start Stop button with the Lock button end of the Smart Key The Smart Key must contact the Engine Start Stop button directly at a right angle For illustrative purpos...

Page 17: ...ft 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 When mirror button F is depressed press the Lock button on the Smart Key to automatically fold the ...

Page 18: ... operating a vehicle using the high beams HBA will operate when vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph 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 If the light switch is switched to the headlight position HBA will turn off and low beams will be on contin...

Page 19: ... hold the switch for more than two seconds until the wiper blade is in the fully up position To return wipers to normal position turn the ignition ON then activate MIST E Windshield Wipers Washers To operate Move lever Up Down to change Wiper modes Rotate switch to adjust Wiper mode Press INT switch up down D to adjust Intermittent Wipe Speed Pull lever to spray and wipe MIST Single wipe OFF Wiper...

Page 20: ... The SET indicator light set speed and vehicle to vehicle distance will illuminate on the instrument cluster s LCD screen To adjust the sensitivity of SCC Press the Mode Menu button on the Steering Wheel C With the OK button when in User Settings mode select Driver Assistance then SCC Reaction Then select Slow Normal or Fast To set the vehicle distance Press the Vehicle Distance button D on the st...

Page 21: ... is cycled The speed setting will need to be reset when ignition is cycled In standard Cruise Control the driver needs to manually assess the distance from other vehicles as the system will not apply brakes to slow down automatically If your vehicle speed is between 5 20 mph when you press the Driving Assist CRUISE button the Smart Cruise Control speed will be set to 20 mph Refer to section 5 in t...

Page 22: ...ss to end a call reject an incoming call or cancel a function When using the voice command feature wait for the system BEEP before speaking the command Phonebook transfer upload time varies by phone model and with number of phonebook entries Because of differences in phone quality service providers and Bluetooth Wireless Technology chip programming functionality may differ from one phone to anothe...

Page 23: ...ing the voice command feature waiting for the system BEEP before speaking the command There are two options for placing a call using the Steering Wheel controls Option 1 Press the Receive Place Call button C displays the call history Option 2 Press the Talk button B Then say the command Call name or Dial number During the pairing process be sure to accept the connection requests on the phone for p...

Page 24: ...ward rewind except for Bluetooth Audio G Volume button Press up down to raise lower volume Mute button Press to mute all audio in some Media modes the media pauses when pressed Press and hold the Audio Mode button to turn the Audio Mode ON or OFF QUICK TIP Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided Drivers should remain attentive to driving and always exercise caution when using t...

Page 25: ...ference Guide REMINDER Driving while distracted is dangerous and should be avoided Drivers should remain attentive to driving and always exercise caution when using the audio system controls while driving To help minimize driver distraction some audio system functionality has been modified while the vehicle is in Drive Reverse or moved out of Park Volume level between different audio modes When sw...

Page 26: ...ease Using an approved USB cable provided by your smartphone manufacture is recommended Using unapproved USB cables may cause a phone projection error or a system malfunction black screen no sound disconnection etc Phone projection may not work due to a defect in the phone Ensure Apple CarPlay and Siri are enabled in your iPhone settings For further UVO eServices UVO link operation refer to the Ca...

Page 27: ... to adjust settings Press the return button to save settings Radio Presets You can listen to FM AM and SiriusXM radio and save frequently used stations How to Save a Preset Press and hold the desired slot This saves the current station in the selected slot SiriusXM SiriusXM Smart Favorites For the first ten favorite SiriusXM channels you may play live or repeat from the beginning of a song or a pr...

Page 28: ...ady have a Kia Owners Portal account using the phone number as your login ID you will need to provide your password prior to receiving the verification code 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 verificat...

Page 29: ...cess with UVO link App Features Guide 2020 SOUL MILEAGE 722 mi 355 mi Est Range DOOR LOCKS REMOTE START Find My Car The smartphone and vehicle need to be connected to a cellular network with a good wireless signal strength in order to use UVO If these conditions are not met voice commands may fail or take a long time to execute To use Remote Start or Remote Start with Climate Control feature all d...

Page 30: ...rols while driving To help minimize driver distraction some audio system functions have been modified while the vehicle is in Drive Reverse or moved out of Park Volume level between different audio modes When switching between audio modes AM FM Bluetooth Audio etc the audio system saves the previous volume level you were listening to For example if you were listening to FM radio at volume level 20...

Page 31: ...transfer The Multimedia USB Port in the center panel charges slower than the USB Charger Ports throughout the vehicle QUICK TIP When needed Daylight Savings must be enabled in the Clock Settings screen To access the manual date and time setting turn GPS Time OFF in the Clock Settings UVO link with Navigation function only QUICK TIPS REMINDERS Using the power outlets accessory plugs for prolonged p...

Page 32: ...on ADS OFF icon will illuminate To turn Auto Defogging on again press the Front Defrost button FRONT for three seconds Climate Control Auto Function 1 Press AUTO to 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 Temperature 3 Rotate Passenger Temperature knob...

Page 33: ...ion 2 Set Temperature to Hot 3 Press the Front Defrost button Defog Inside Windshield 1 Set Fan Speed to desired position 2 Set desired Temperature 3 Press the Front Defrost button Your Manual Climate Control system may differ from those in the illustrations Refer to section 4 in the Owner s Manual for more information Air Flow Modes To select Air Flow Modes press the Mode selection buttons Face L...

Page 34: ...ite Refer to the inside cover for more information Sportmatic Shifting Video Paddle Shifters Video www youtube com KiaFeatureVideos QR CODE Paddle Shifters Paddle Shifters are operable when the shift lever is moved into the left gate of the D position Manual mode Paddle Shifting Pull the or paddle shifter once to shift up or down one gear REMINDER When in Manual mode pulling the left and right pad...

Page 35: ...eutral C 4 Turn Ignition to Start ON Shifting into Reverse 1 Fully depress Clutch and Brake Pedals B 2 Shift into Neutral C 3 Press Shift Lever button D in 4 Shift into Reverse E When shifting into gears 1 6 the Shift Lever can be moved without pulling the Shift Lever button QUICK TIP For illustrative purposes only Your actual display buttons and or features may vary Refer to section 5 in the Owne...

Page 36: ... impede the charging area Wireless charging technology allows for a device to be charged using inductive charging See your Owner s Manual for more detailed information and the back page for legal disclaimers Inductive charging systems are less efficient than conventional charging through a cable As a result higher device operating temperatures may be experienced during use Charging Performance Dev...

Page 37: ...s ON 2 Gear Shift Lever is in the R Reverse position REMINDERS Always drive carefully and use caution when backing up Through normal use and after inclement weather or washing the rear camera may become dirty Use a clean microfiber cloth to remove any dirt debris or spots that may have accumulated on the lens While Rear View Monitor is active the volume will be lowered on all audio modes Rear View...

Page 38: ... LED lit and again to turn OFF Hold button to turn off Seat Warmer Seat Warmers Ventilated Seats button Press top bottom of button once for high setting 3 LEDs lit Press button twice for medium setting 2 LEDs lit Press a third time for low setting 1 LED lit and again to turn OFF Hold button to turn off the Seat Warmers Ventilated Seats With the seat warmer switch in the ON position the heating sys...

Page 39: ...adrest up To lower Headrest Press lock then press the Headrest down Do not attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving This could result in loss of control of the vehicle Refer to section 3 in the Owner s Manual for more information For illustrative purposes only Your actual display buttons and or features may vary Refer to section 3 in the Owner s Manual for more information REMINDERS ...

Page 40: ...k Lever located in trunk 4 Fold Seatback B down 5 To return seat back push back to its original position and ensure it latches For illustrative purposes only Your actual display buttons and or features may vary Refer to section 3 in the Owner s Manual for more information It may be necessary to remove the headrests and or adjust the front seatbacks to fully lower rear seats QUICK TIP REMINDER Alwa...

Page 41: ...to turn Room Lamp ON OFF If vehicle is not equipped with Map Lamp the Room Lamp will operate as follows The lamp turns ON when any door is opened and turns OFF after 30 seconds The lamp turns ON when doors are unlocked with a key fob or Smart Key The lamp stays ON continuously when the ignition is in the ON position and a door is open The lamp stays ON for about 20 minutes when the ignition is in ...

Page 42: ...se to unlock Driver s Door To remove keyhole cover insert Mechanical Key into dent under cover and pull door handle Use to turn the Child Protector Rear Door Locks on or off REMINDER When reinserting the mechanical key make sure it is pushed all the way in until there is a click sound Smart Key 9 If the Smart Key battery is weak or not working properly hold the Smart Key fob up to the Engine Start...

Page 43: ...ss any button REMINDER Remote button configuration may vary depending on vehicle options Double Turn Lock Unlock All To remove keyhole cover insert Mechanical Key into opening under cover and pull door handle Turn clockwise once to unlock Driver s Door Turn clockwise again within 4 seconds to unlock All Doors Turn counterclockwise once to Lock All Doors Type A Refer to section 4 in the Owner s Man...

Page 44: ...er modes REMINDERS The trunk can be opened with no touch activation after about 15 seconds of all doors being closed and locked The Smart Trunk feature will not operate when The doors are recently closed and locked and the Smart Key is still detected near the vehicle after 15 seconds or within 60 inches of the door handles A door is not locked or closed The Smart Key is in the vehicle The Smart Ke...

Page 45: ...s REMINDERS Sunvisor may not shield all direct light Do not operate the vehicle if Sunvisor is impairing your visibility Be aware of seating position when adjusting or swinging Sunvisor around to or from the front or side windows Sunvisor may impair visibility if not adjusted properly Trunk Release Lever C To unlock the trunk from inside the vehicle lift the Trunk Release Lever and manually open t...

Page 46: ... towing For operational information please refer to section 6 of your Owner s Manual B Sealant Bottle C Compressor REMINDERS The Tire Mobility Kit requires the use of the 12V 15A 180W Power Outlet which is located on the right side of the outlet aux port area After the tire is properly sealed drive cautiously keeping vehicle speed below 50 mph and driving no more than 120 miles The Tire Mobility K...

Page 47: ...ocate these locks on the rear edge of the rear passenger doors Move the Child Protector Rear Door Lock located on the rear edge of the rear passenger doors to the lock position LOCK to disable the inner door handles from opening the rear doors Unlock Lock REMINDER Child protector rear door lock is located on rear passenger door jamb REMINDER Do not allow an adult passenger to ride in the front sea...

Page 48: ...hese are approximate estimated intervals Refer to vehicle mileage for maintenance item schedule B And if necessary adjust correct clean or replace C If TOP TIER detergent gasoline is not available one bottle of additive is recommended Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with information on how to use them Do not mix other additives D Both the fuel filter fuel tank air fil...

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Page 51: ...titute for safe driving and may not detect all instances of inattentive driving practices Failure to pay attention to travel conditions and vehicle operation could result in loss of vehicle control Always drive safely and use caution 8 Electronic Stability Control ESC Traction Control System TCS Hill start Assist Control HAC No system no matter how advanced can compensate for all driver error and ...

Page 52: ...ales Manager _________________________________________________________________Date _____________________ Customer ______________________________________________________________________Date _____________________ Cruise Control CC page 19 Demonstrate operation UVO link with Navigation page 28 For further operational information refer to the Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide Bluetooth Wir...

Page 53: ...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 place if applicable Verify vehicle is clean interior and exterior in good condition and free of chips and scratches Ensure all key documents are in the vehicle Owner s Manual Warranty and Consumer Information booklet Tire Warranty booklet and Features Functio...

Page 54: ...le mileage for maintenance item schedule B And if necessary adjust correct clean or replace C If TOP TIER detergent gasoline is not available one bottle of additive is recommended Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with information on how to use them Do not mix other additives D Both the fuel filter fuel tank air filter are generally considered to be maintenance free dep...

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