KIA Forte (2018 year). Manual — part 14

WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING

WARNING

n Windshield heating

Do not use the

or

position

during cooling operation in extreme‐

ly humid weather. The difference be‐

tween the temperature of the out‐

side air and the windshield could

cause the outer surface of the wind‐

shield to fog up, causing loss of visi‐

bility. In this case, set the mode se‐

lection to the

position and fan

speed control to the lower speed.

• For maximum defrosting, set the

temperature control to the extreme

right/hot position and the fan speed

control to the highest speed.

• If warm air to the floor is desired

while defrosting or defogging, set the

mode to the floor-defrost position.

• Before driving, clear all snow and ice

from the windshield, rear window,

outside rear view mirrors, and all side

windows.

• Clear all snow and ice from the hood

and air inlet in the cowl grill to im‐

prove heater and defroster efficiency

and to reduce the probability of fog‐

ging up the inside of the windshield.

Manual climate control system

To defog inside windshield

1. Set any fan speed except "0" posi‐

tion.

2. Select desired temperature.
3. Select the

or

position.

4. The outside (fresh) air will be selec‐

ted automatically. If the

posi‐

tion is selected, air conditioning will

also be selected automatically.

If the air conditioning and/or outside

(fresh) air position are not selected au‐

tomatically, press the corresponding

button manually.

To defrost outside windshield

1. Set the fan speed to the highest

position.

2. Set the temperature to the ex‐

treme hot position.

3. Select the

position.

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4. The outside (fresh) air and air con‐

ditioning will be selected automati‐

cally.

Automatic climate control

system

To defog inside windshield

1. Set the fan speed to the desired

position.

2. Select desired temperature.
3. Press the defroster button (

).

4. The air conditioning will turn on ac‐

cording to the detected ambient

temperature and outside (fresh) air

position will be selected automati‐

cally.

If the air conditioning and outside

(fresh) air position are not selected au‐

tomatically, adjust the corresponding

button manually. If the

position is

selected, lower fan speed is adjusted to

a higher fan speed.

To defrost outside windshield

1. Set the fan speed to the highest

position.

2. Set the temperature to the ex‐

treme hot (HI) position.

3. Press the defrost button (

).

4. The air-conditioning will turn on ac‐

cording to the detected ambient

temperature and outside (fresh) air

position will be selected automati‐

cally.

If the

position is selected, lower fan

speed is controlled to higher fan speed.

Defogging logic (if equipped)

To reduce the probability of fogging up

the inside of the windshield, the air in‐

take or air conditioning are controlled

automatically according to certain con‐

ditions such as

or

position. To

cancel or return the defogging logic, do

the following.

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Manual climate control system

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON

position.

2. Select the defroster position (

).

3. Press the air intake control button

at least 5 times within 3 seconds.

The indicator on the air intake button

blinks 3 times with 0.5 seconds of in‐

terval. It indicates that the defogging

logic is canceled or returned to the pro‐

grammed status.

If the battery has been discharged or

disconnected, it resets to the defog

logic status.

Automatic climate control system

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON

position.

2. Select the defroster button (

).

3. While pressing the air conditioning

button (A/C), press the air intake

control button at least 5 times

within 3 seconds.

The indicator on the air intake button

blinks 3 times with 0.5 seconds of in‐

terval. It indicates that the defogging

logic is canceled or returned to the pro‐

grammed status.

If the battery has been discharged or

disconnected, it resets to the defog

logic status.

Auto

defogging

system

(if

equipped)

Auto defogging reduces the probability

of fogging up the inside of the wind‐

shield by automatically sensing the

moisture of inside the windshield.

The auto defogging system operates

when the heater or air conditioning is

on.

This indicator illuminates

when the auto defogging

system senses the moisture

of inside the windshield and

operates.

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If more moisture is in the vehicle, the

higher steps operate as follow. For ex‐

ample if auto defogging does not defog

inside the windshield at step 1 Outside

air position, it tries to defog again at

step 2 Blowing air toward the wind‐

shield.

Step 1 : Outside air position

Step 2 : Blowing air toward the wind‐

shield

Step 3 : Increasing air flow toward the

windshield

Step 4 : Operating the air conditioning

Step 5 : Maximizing the air conditioning

NOTICE

• When the air conditioning is turned

on by Auto defogging system, if

you try to turn off the air condi‐

tioning, the indicator will blink 3

times and the air conditioning will

not be turned off.

• For efficiency, do not select recir‐

culated air position while Auto de‐

fogging system is operating.

CAUTION

Do not remove the sensor cover lo‐

cated on the upper end of the driver

side windshield glass. Damage to

system parts could occur and may

not be covered by your vehicle war‐

ranty.

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CLEAN AIR (IF EQUIPPED)

When the ignition switch is in the ON

position, the clean air function turns on

automatically.

Also, the clean air function turns off

automatically, when the ignition switch

turns to the OFF position.

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STORAGE COMPARTMENT

These compartments can be used to

store small items.

CAUTION

• To avoid possible theft, do not

leave valuables in the storage

compartment.

• Always keep the storage compart‐

ment covers closed while driving.

Do not attempt to place so many

items in the storage compartment

that the storage compartment

cover cannot close securely.

WARNING

n Flammable materials

Do not store cigarette lighters, pro‐

pane cylinders, or other flammable/

explosive materials in the vehicle.

These items may catch fire and/or

explode if the vehicle is exposed to

hot temperatures for extended peri‐

ods.

Center console storage (if

equipped)

To open the center console storage, pull

up the lever.

Glove box

To open the glove box, push the button

and the glove box will automatically

open. Close the glove box after use.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of injury in an ac‐

cident or sudden stop, always keep

the glove box door closed while driv‐

ing.

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CAUTION

Do not keep food in the glove box for

a long time.

Cool box (if equipped)

You can keep beverage cans or other

items cool in the glove box.

1. Turn on the air conditioning. The

temperature of the cool box will

change according to the tempera‐

ture of air conditioning.

2. Turn the knob to the open position.
3. When the cool box is not used, turn

the knob to the close position.

NOTICE

If some items in the cool box block

the vent, the cooling effectiveness

of the cool box is reduced.

WARNING

Do not put perishable food in the

cool box because it may not main‐

tain the necessary consistent tem‐

perature to keep the food fresh.

Sunglass holder (if equipped)

To open the sunglass holder, press the

cover and the holder will slowly open.

Place your sunglasses with the lenses

facing out. To close the sunglass holder,

push it up.

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WARNING

• Do not keep objects except sun‐

glasses inside the sunglass holder.

Such objects can be thrown from

the holder in the event of a sudden

stop or an accident, possibly injur‐

ing the passengers in the vehicle.

• Do not open the sunglass holder

while the vehicle is moving. The

rear view mirror of the vehicle can

be blocked by an opened sunglass

holder.

• Do not put the glasses forcibly into

a sunglass holder to prevent

breakage or deformation of

glasses. It may cause personal in‐

jury if you try to open it forcibly

when the glasses are jammed in

holder.

Luggage tray (5 door, if

equipped)

You can place a first aid kit, a reflector

triangle, tools, etc. in the box for easy

access.

Grasp the strap on the top of the cover

and lift it.

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INTERIOR FEATURES

Cigarette lighter (if equipped)

For the cigarette lighter to work, the

ignition switch must be in the ACC posi‐

tion or the ON position.

To use the cigarette lighter, push it all

the way into its socket. When the ele‐

ment has heated, the lighter will pop

out to the ready position.

Kia recommends to use parts for re‐

placement from an authorized Kia deal‐

er/service partner.

WARNING

• Do not hold the lighter in after it is

already heated because it will

overheat.

• If the lighter does not pop out

within 30 seconds, remove it to

prevent overheating.

• Do not insert foreign objects into

the socket of the cigarette lighter.

It may damage the cigarette light‐

er.

CAUTION

The use of plug-in accessories (sha‐

vers, hand-held vacuums, and coffee

pots, etc.) may damage the socket

or cause electrical failure.

Ashtray (if equipped)

To use the ashtray, open the cover.

To clean or empty the ashtray, pull it

out.

WARNING

n Ashtray use

• Do not use the vehicle’s ashtrays

as waste receptacles.

• Putting lit cigarettes or matches in

an ashtray with other combustible

materials may cause a fire.

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Cup holder

WARNING

n Hot liquids

• Do not place uncovered cups of hot

liquid in the cup holder while the

vehicle is in motion. If the hot liq‐

uid spills, you may burn yourself.

Such a burn to the driver could

lead to loss of control of the vehi‐

cle.

• To reduce the risk of a personal in‐

jury in the event of a sudden stop

or collision, do not place uncovered

or unsecured bottles, glasses,

cans, etc., in the cup holder while

the vehicle is in motion.

WARNING

Keep cans or bottles out of direct

sun light and do not put them in a

vehicle that is heated up. It may ex‐

plode.

NOTICE

• Keep your drinks sealed while driv‐

ing to prevent spilling your drink. If

liquid spills, it may get into the ve‐

hicle's electrical/electronic system

and damage electrical/ electronic

parts.

• When cleaning spilled liquids, do

not dry the cup holder at high

temperature. This may damage

the cup holder.

Cups or small beverage cans may be

placed in the cup holders.

Sliding armrest (if equipped)

To move forward

Grab the front portion of the armrest

(1) then pull it forward

To move rearward

WARNING

Do not grab the front portion of the

armrest (1) when moving the arm‐

rest rearward. It may pinch your fin‐

gers.

Push the armrest rearward with your

palm.

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Seat warmer (if equipped)

The seat warmer is provided to warm

the seats during cold weather. With the

ignition switch in the ON position, push

the switch to warm the seat.

During mild weather or under condi‐

tions where the operation of the seat

warmer is not needed, keep the

switches in the "OFF" position.

-

Each time you press the switch, the

temperature setting of the seat will

change as follows :

- Front seat

- Rear seat

-

When pressing the switch for more

than 1.5 seconds with the seat

warmer operating, the seat warmer

will turn OFF.

-

The seat warmer defaults to the OFF

position whenever the engine ignition

switch is turned on.

NOTICE

With the seat warmer switch in ON

position, the heating system in the

seat turns off or on automatically

depending on the seat temperature.

CAUTION

n Seat damage

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• When cleaning the seats, do not

use an organic solvent such as

paint thinner, benzene, alcohol and

gasoline. Doing so may damage

the surface of the heater or seats.

• To prevent overheating the seat

warmer, do not place anything on

the seats that insulates against

heat, such as blankets, cushions or

seat covers on the seats while the

seat warmer is in operation.

• Do not place heavy or sharp ob‐

jects on the seat. Those things

may damage the seat warmer

system.

• Be careful not to spill liquid such as

water or beverages on the seat. If

you spill some liquid, wipe the seat

with a dry towel. Before using the

seat warmer, dry the seat com‐

pletely.

• Do not change the seat cover. It

may damage the seat warmer or

airventilation system.

WARNING

n Seat warmer burns

Passengers should use extreme cau‐

tion when using seat warmers due

to the possibility of excess heating

or burns. The occupants must be

able to feel if the seat is becoming

too warm and to turn the seat

warmer off. The seat warmer may

cause burns even at low tempera‐

tures, especially if used for long pe‐

riods of time.

In particular, the driver must exer‐

cise extreme care for the following

types of passengers:

1. Infants, children, elderly or disa‐

bled persons, or hospital outpa‐

tients

2. Persons with sensitive skin or

those that burn easily

3. Fatigued individuals
4. Intoxicated individuals
5. Individuals taking medication

that can cause drowsiness or

sleepiness (sleeping pills, cold

tablets, etc.)

Air ventilation seat (if equipped)

The air ventilation is provided to cool

the driver s seat during hot weather by

blowing air through small vent holes on

the surface of the seat and seat-back.

While the engine is running, press the

switch to cool the seat.

When the operation of the air ventila‐

tion is not needed, keep the switches in

the OFF position.

• Each time you press the switch, the

airflow will change as follows:

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• When pressing the switch for more

than 1.5 seconds with the seat cooler

operating, the seat cooler will turn

OFF.

• When the air ventilation seat is

turned on, the seat may get cooler

after about 5 minutes.

• Because the air ventilation uses the

air in the vehicle, cooling efficiency

depends on the temperature of the

air. In order to improve cooling effi‐

ciency, use the air conditioning sys‐

tem together.

• The air ventilation seat defaults to

the OFF position whenever the igni‐

tion switch is turned to the ON posi‐

tion.

CAUTION

n Seat damage

• When cleaning the seats, do not

use an organic solvent such as

paint thinner, benzene, alcohol and

gasoline. Doing so may damage

the air ventilation seat.

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• Do not place heavy or sharp ob‐

jects on the seat. Those things

may damage the air ventilation

seat.

• Be careful not to spill liquid such as

water or beverages on the seat. If

you spill some liquid, wipe the seat

with a dry towel. Before using the

air ventilation seat, dry the seat

completely.

• Do not change the seat cover. It

may damage the seat warmer or

airventilation system.

Sunvisor

Use the sunvisor to shield direct light

through the front or side windows.

To use the sunvisor, pull it downward.

To use the sunvisor for the side win‐

dow, pull it downward, unsnap it from

the bracket (1) and swing it to the side

(2).

Adjust the sunvisor extension forward

or backward (3).

To use the vanity mirror, pull down the

visor and slide the mirror cover (4).

The ticket holder (5) is provided for

holding a tollgate ticket. (if equipped)

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CAUTION

n Vanity mirror lamp (if equip‐

ped)

If you use the vanity mirror lamp,

turn off the lamp before returning

the sunvisor to its original position,

otherwise it could result in battery

discharge and possible sunvisor

damage.

Power outlet

The power outlet is designed to provide

power for mobile telephones or other

devices designed to operate with vehi‐

cle electrical systems. The devices

should draw less than 15 amps with

the engine running.

CAUTION

• Use the power outlet only when

the engine is running and remove

the accessory plug after use. Using

the accessory plug for prolonged

periods of time with the engine off

could cause the battery to dis‐

charge.

• Only use 12V electric accessories

which are less than 15A in electric

capacity. If not, it could lead to an

overheated power outlet or elec‐

tric wiring in the vehicle and elec‐

tric systems may malfunction.

• Adjust the air-conditioner or heat‐

er to the lowest operating level

when using the power outlet.

• Close the cover when not in use.
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• Some electronic devices can cause

electronic interference when plug‐

ged into a vehicle’s power outlet.

These devices may cause exces‐

sive audio static and malfunctions

in other electronic systems or de‐

vices used in your vehicle.

• Make sure that the electric devices

are plugged in securely. If not, it

could cause a malfunction of elec‐

tric systems.

• If you use an electric device with a

battery, electric current may flow

from the electric device into the

vehicle and may cause a malfunc‐

tion of electric systems. Only use

electric devices which could pre‐

vent inverse current.

WARNING

Do not put a finger or a foreign ele‐

ment (pin, etc.) into a power outlet

and do not touch with a wet hand.

You may get an electric shock.

LCD monitor (clock and outside

temperature) (if equipped)

WARNING

Do not adjust the clock while driving.

You may lose your steering control

and cause an accident that results in

severe personal injury or death.

Whenever the battery terminals or re‐

lated fuses are disconnected, you must

reset the time.

When the ignition switch is in the ACC

or ON position, the clock buttons oper‐

ate as follows:

Hour (1)

Pressing the H button will advance the

time displayed by one hour.

Minute (2)

Pressing the M button will advance the

time displayed by one minute.

Display conversion:

- Clock

To change the 12 hour format to the

24 hour format, press the "H" and

"M" button at the same time for

more than 4 seconds.

For example, if the time is 10:15 p.m.,

the display will change to 22:15.

- Outside thermometer

To change the temperature unit F to

C (or C to F) press the "H" and "M"

button at the same time for 1 to 2

seconds.

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Icy road warning light (if

equipped)

This warning light is to warn the driver

the road may be icy when:

• Ignition ON
• Temperature range: approximately

below 4°C (39.2°F).

This warning light blinks 10 times and

then illuminates, and also warning

chime sounds 3 times:

NOTICE

If the icy road warning light appears

while driving, you should drive more

attentively and safely refraining

from over-speeding, rapid accelera‐

tion, sudden braking or sharp turn‐

ing, etc.

Clothes hanger (if equipped)

❈

This actual feature may differ from

the illustration.

To use the hanger, pull down the upper

portion of hanger.

CAUTION

Do not hang heavy clothes, since

those may damage the hook.

WARNING

Do not hang other objects such as

hangers or hard objects except

clothes. Also, do not put heavy,

sharp or breakable objects in the

clothe pockets. In an accident or

when the curtain air bag is inflated,

it may cause vehicle damage or per‐

sonal injury.

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