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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 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.

Summary of Contents for Forte 2015

Page 1: ...umer Roadside Assistance 1 800 333 4KIA 4542 See Back Cover for Vehicle Maintenance Schedule Always check the Owner s Manual for complete operating information and safety warnings F E A T U R E S F U N C T I O N S G U I D E ...

Page 2: ... while the detailed illustrations 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 or...

Page 3: ...ER KEY FEATURES Sunroof Operation 30 Map Room Lamps 30 Remote Keyless Entry Folding Key 31 Double Turn Lock Unlock All 31 Smart Key 32 Hood Release Lever and Latch 33 Sunvisor 33 Trunk Release Button 33 HomeLink Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror 34 Rear Camera Display 35 Fuel Cap Malfunction Indicator Check Engine Light 35 Child Safety Locks 35 SAFET Y FEATURES Seatbelts 36 Seatbelts Retractor Inertia ...

Page 4: ...rmation 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 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 devic...

Page 5: ...rning the Steering Wheel Press start button again Press start button with Smart Key Shift to P or N to start engine Shift to P position Steering Wheel unlocked Check Steering Wheel lock system Sunroof Open Trunk Hatch Open Turn on FUSE SWITCH LCD Warning Messages Cluster Type C shown REMINDER For more information on the LCD Warning Messages please refer to the Owner s Manual A G B C C F D E A Tach...

Page 6: ... Light on Indicator Airbag Warning Indicator ECOMINDER ECO Indicator Fog Lights Indicator Charging System Warning Indicator Anti Lock Brake System ABS Indicator Electronic Power Steering EPS Warning Indicator High Beam Indicator Trunk Hatch Open Indicator Engine Oil Pressure Warning Indicator Low Fuel Level Warning Indicator Immobilizer Indicator Safety Belt Warning Indicator Cruise Control ON Ind...

Page 7: ...roll 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 Next button E to scroll to the Trip A B screens Press the Select Reset button F to reset the Tripmeter to zero 30 20 10 Avg 6 5 L 100km 0 256mi RANGE Fuel Economy Range Average MPG Instant MPG Trip A Tripmeter A Average MPH Elapsed...

Page 8: ...t the desired miles or months for your next service Press the Select Reset button C to enter To enter Service Mode press the Mode button A scroll to the Service mode and press Next 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 pres...

Page 9: ...ion 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 significantly colder 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 The TPMS Malfunction Indi...

Page 10: ...zes drivetrain operations such as engine power and transmission to help improve fuel economy To turn ON press the Active ECO button A The button light will turn on and the green ECO indicator light in the instrument cluster will illuminate indicating that you are getting optimal fuel economy The Active ECO System will remain on even when the engine is turned off and restarted To turn Active ECO OF...

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