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Forte Features & Functions Guide www.kia.com Consumer / 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.
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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.
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Maintenance (see back cover) • Cruise Control* • Remote Keyless Entry* • Steering Wheel Bluetooth® Controls* 09 *If equipped Always check the Owner’s Manual for complete operating information and safety warnings. KIA DELIVERY FIRST – The Priority That Delivers More...
Tire Pressure recommended tire inflation Monitoring System. See your dealer for service. pressures and stay within the load limits and weight distribution recommended for your vehicle. * If equipped KIA DELIVERY FIRST – The Priority That Delivers More...
NOTE: Your vehicle’s instrument cluster & indicator light locations may differ from those in illustrations. See your Owner’s Manual for more details. *If equipped Always check the Owner’s Manual for complete operating information and safety warnings. KIA DELIVERY FIRST – The Priority That Delivers More...
Don’t let the engine idle longer than necessary. For more information on improving Fuel Economy, refer to NOTE: Not to be used in calculating or as a reference for www.kia.com Owners section, section 5 of your Owner’s Manual AVERAGE fuel economy. or your local dealership.
*If equipped Always check the Owner’s Manual for complete operating information and safety warnings. KIA DELIVERY FIRST – The Priority That Delivers More...
: Parking Lights Change Signal HIGH BEAMS Left Turn Signal High Beams ON Fog Lights OFF High Beams Flash NOTE: Headlights must be ON for Fog Light operation. * If equipped KIA DELIVERY FIRST – The Priority That Delivers More...
ON: Continuous wipe HI: Fast wipe INT*: Intermittent wipe Pull to spray OFF: Wiper off and wipe *If equipped Always check the Owner’s Manual for complete operating information and safety warnings. KIA DELIVERY FIRST – The Priority That Delivers More...
NOTE: Pressing the Mode button for more than 1 second will • Press the CANCEL button turn Audio Mode OFF. NOTE: This system is designed to function above approximately 25 mph. * If equipped KIA DELIVERY FIRST – The Priority That Delivers More...
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, perform Bluetooth® settings (e.g. pairing a Inc. and any use of such marks by Kia is under license. A Bluetooth® enabled cell phone is phone) while driving.
NOTE: Satellite Radio is not available in ® • Power Bass* Setup HI or AK. • SIRIUS Satellite Radio Setup* NOTE: Only equipped options will • Phone* be displayed. * If equipped KIA DELIVERY FIRST – The Priority That Delivers More...
NOTE: Satellite Radio is not available in HI or AK. ® NOTE: Only equipped options will be displayed. *If equipped Always check the Owner’s Manual for complete operating information and safety warnings. KIA DELIVERY FIRST – The Priority That Delivers More...
NOTE: SIRIUS services require a subscription; 3-month trial subscription included with vehicle purchase. NOTE: Satellite Radio is not available in HI or AK. ® NOTE: Only equipped options will be displayed. * If equipped KIA DELIVERY FIRST – The Priority That Delivers More...
NOTE: For further SIRIUS Satellite Radio operations, refer to page 12. NOTE: SIRIUS Satellite Radio service not available in AK or HI. *If equipped Always check the Owner’s Manual for complete operating information and safety warnings. KIA DELIVERY FIRST – The Priority That Delivers More...
• Disconnect carefully. Change the audio system to a mode other than AUX / USB or turn the system off before disconnecting the device. WARNING: The Kia Power Cable is needed in order to operate an iPod® with the audio buttons on the Audio System. The PC Cable provided by Apple may cause malfunction and should not be used for Kia vehicles.
The fan speed, air intake, air flow and air conditioning may be engaged at any time to reach desired temperature and reduce humidity. *If equipped Always check the Owner’s Manual for complete operating information and safety warnings. KIA DELIVERY FIRST – The Priority That Delivers More...
1. Select Defrost Mode Control Knob as desired. 2. Select Max Fan Speed 3. Select desired Temperature NOTE: Keep inside glass as clean as possible to reduce window fogging. * If equipped KIA DELIVERY FIRST – The Priority That Delivers More...
NOTE: When in Sportmatic® Mode, pulling the left and right paddle shifters at the same time will NOT shift gears. *If equipped Always check the Owner’s Manual for complete operating information and safety warnings. KIA DELIVERY FIRST – The Priority That Delivers More...
Shift Lever ring. NOTE: Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped before shifting into R (Reverse). NOTE: Never operate the engine with the tachometer (rpm) in the red zone. * If equipped KIA DELIVERY FIRST – The Priority That Delivers More...
NOTE: To adjust the headrest backward, pull PRESS forward to the farthest position and release. *If equipped Always check the Owner’s Manual for complete operating information and safety warnings. KIA DELIVERY FIRST – The Priority That Delivers More...
NOTE: For 2-door and 4-door models, refer to Owner’s effectiveness of the safety restraint system and lead to additional Manual for information on folding rear seat. injury in an accident. * If equipped KIA DELIVERY FIRST – The Priority That Delivers More...
NOTE: Remote button configuration may vary • Press button again to lock All Doors. depending on vehicle options. *If equipped Always check the Owner’s Manual for complete operating information and safety warnings. KIA DELIVERY FIRST – The Priority That Delivers More...
100 120 100 120 x1000 rpm km/h km/h CRUISE SET FUEL CAP / MALFUNCTION INDICATOR CLICK! Tighten for ONE CLICK to prevent Malfunction Indicator “ ” from illuminating * If equipped KIA DELIVERY FIRST – The Priority That Delivers More...
Shift lever shifted out of “P” (PARK ) Auto Down* (Driver Window Only) Automatic Unlock, All Doors: Shift lever shifted into “P” (PARK ) *If equipped Always check the Owner’s Manual for complete operating information and safety warnings. KIA DELIVERY FIRST – The Priority That Delivers More...
Auto: Slide lever to farthest position and release* PULL Tilt the Sunroof Raise/Lower: Push lever upward/slide lever forward SLIDE DOME LIGHT MAP LIGHTS* Map Lights ON/OFF DOOR Lights ON when doors are opened * If equipped KIA DELIVERY FIRST – The Priority That Delivers More...
WARNING: This system provides a supplementary function only. It is the responsibility of the driver to always check the inside/outside rearview mirrors and the area behind the vehicle before and while backing up. *If equipped Always check the Owner’s Manual for complete operating information and safety warnings. KIA DELIVERY FIRST – The Priority That Delivers More...
SLIDE WARNING: To help prevent a child from opening rear doors from the inside, rear door safety locks should be activated whenever children are in the vehicle. * If equipped KIA DELIVERY FIRST – The Priority That Delivers More...
Please refer to your Owner’s Manual and the separate brochure titled “Understanding Your Safety Belt & Supplemental Restraint System” for more detailed information regarding your vehicle’s air bags. *If equipped Always check the Owner’s Manual for complete operating information and safety warnings. KIA DELIVERY FIRST – The Priority That Delivers More...
When your vehicle requires service, remember that your dealer knows your NORMAL vehicle best. Your dealer has factory-trained technicians, recommended MAINTENANCE special tools, genuine Kia replacement parts, and is dedicated to your SCHEDULE complete satisfaction. For expert advice and quality service, see your authorized Kia dealer.