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ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPERATING INFORMATION AND SAFETY WARNINGS. 

*IF EQUIPPED 

Trip Computer / Tripmeter 

REMINDERS: 

 

Appearance of Tripmeter display may differ as equipped

 

 All stored driving information (except Odometer and Range) 
is reset if the battery is disconnected

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 . 

(Located on Type B 
steering wheel)

(Located on Type A 
steering wheel)

TRIP

RESET

Instrument Cluster Type A 

– To toggle 

through the different Trip Computer modes, 
press the Trip button 

B

 . To display the 

Tripmeter, press the Trip button 

B

 then select 

Trip A or Trip B . Press 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 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

256

mi.

RANGE

Fuel Economy 

 Range

 Average MPG

 Instant MPG

Trip A 

 Tripmeter A

 Average MPH

 Elapsed Time (E/T)

Trip B 

 Tripmeter B

 Average MPH

 Elapsed Time (E/T)

(Type C cluster shown)

B

C

D

E

F

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 .

A/V Mode*:

 Displays the state of the A/V System

Turn-by-Turn Mode*:

 Displays the state of the navigation

User Settings Mode:

 Change settings of the doors, lamps  

and other features

Information Mode:

 Informs on service intervals and 

pressure status of each tireand other features

(Button panel located on 
Steering Wheel, Type B)

(Type C Instrument Cluster)

A

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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