KIA Forte 5 / Forte Koup (2018 year). Manual — part 7

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Auto down window (if equipped)
(Driver’s window)

Pressing the power window switch
momentarily to the second detent
position (6) completely lowers the
driver’s window even when the
switch is released. To stop the win-
dow at the desired position while the
window is in operation, momentarily
pull up the switch to the opposite
direction of the window movement.

Auto up/down window (if equipped)

Pressing or pulling up the power win-
dow switch momentarily to the sec-
ond detent position (6) completely
lowers or lifts the window even when
the switch is released. To stop the
window at the desired position while
the window is in operation, pull up or
press and release the switch to the
opposite direction of the movement.
If the power window is not operated
correctly, the automatic power win-
dow system must be reset as follows:

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON

position.

2. Close the window and continue

pulling up on the driver’s power
window switch for at least 1 second
after the window is completely
closed.

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Automatic reversal (if equipped)

If the upward movement of the win-
dow is blocked by an object or part of
the body, the window will detect the
resistance and will stop upward
movement. The window will then
lower approximately 30 cm (11.8 in.)
to allow the object to be cleared.
If the window detects the resistance
while the power window switch is
pulled up continuously, the window
will stop upward movement then
lower approximately 2.5 cm. (1 in.)

And if the power window switch is
pulled up continuously again within 5
seconds after the window is lowered
by the automatic window reversal
feature, the automatic window rever-
sal will not operate.
The automatic reverse feature for the
driver’s window is only active when
the "auto up" feature is used by fully
pulling up the switch. The automatic
reverse feature will not operate if the
window is raised using the halfway
position on the power window switch.

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WARNING

Always check for obstructions
before raising any window to
avoid injuries or vehicle dam-
age. If an object less than 4 mm
(0.16 in.) in diameter is caught
between the window glass and
the upper window channel, the
automatic reverse window may
not detect the resistance and
will not stop and reverse direc-
tion.

WARNING

The automatic reverse feature
doesn't activate while resetting
the power window system.
Make sure body parts or other
objects are safely out of the way
before closing the windows to
avoid injuries or vehicle dam-
age.

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Power window lock button
(if equipped)

The driver can disable the power
window switches on the rear passen-
gers' doors by pressing the power
window lock switch to the lock posi-
tion (pressed).
When the power window lock
switch is pressed:
• The driver's master control can

operate all the power windows.

• The front passenger's control

can operate the front passen-
ger's power window.

• The rear passenger's control

cannot operate the rear passen-
ger's power window.

Always double check to make sure
all arms, hands, head and other
obstructions are safely out of the way
before closing a window.

WARNING

Always check for obstructions
before raising any window to
avoid injuries or vehicle damage.
If an object less than 4 mm (0.16
in.) in diameter is caught
between the window glass and
the upper window channel, the
automatic reverse window may
not detect the resistance and will
not stop and reverse direction.

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CAUTION

- Opening/closing Window

To prevent possible damage to
the power window system, do
not open or close two windows
or more at the same time. This
will also ensure the longevity of
the fuse.

WARNING

- Power win-

dows

• Do not allow children to play

with the power windows. Keep
the power window lock button
(on the driver's door) in the
LOCK (pressed) position.

• Do not extend a face or arms

outside through the window
opening while driving.

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Opening the hood

1. Pull the release lever to unlatch

the hood. The hood should pop
open slightly.

Open the hood after turning off the
engine on a flat surface, shifting the
shift lever to the P(Park) position for
automatic transaxle and to the
1st(First) gear or R(Reverse) for
manual transaxle, and setting the
parking brake.

2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise

the hood slightly, push the second-
ary latch (1) left side and lift the
hood (2).

3. Raise the hood. It will raise com-

pletely by itself after it has been
raised about halfway.

Closing the hood

1. Before closing the hood, check the

following:

• All filler caps in the engine com-

partment must be correctly
installed.

• Gloves, rags or any other com-

bustible material must be
removed from the engine com-
partment.

2. Return the support rod to its clip to

prevent it from rattling.

3. Lower the hood until it is about 30

cm above the closed position and
let it drop. Make sure that it locks
into place.

4. Check that the hood has engaged

properly. If the hood can be raised
slightly, it is not properly engaged.

Open it again and close it with a lit-
tle more force.

HOOD

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WARNING

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Fire risk

Do not leave gloves, rags or any
other combustible material in the
engine compartment. Doing so
may cause a heat-induced fire.

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The support rod must be inserted
completely into the hole whenever
you inspect the engine compartment.
This will prevent the hood from falling
and possibly injuring you.

WARNING

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Unsecured
engine hood

Always double check to be sure
that the hood is firmly latched
before driving away. If it is not
latched, the hood could fly open
while the vehicle is being driven,
causing a total loss of visibility,
which might result in an accident.

CAUTION

Before closing the hood, ensure
that all obstructions are
removed from the engine com-
partment and surrounding body
sheet metal. Closing the hood
with an obstruction present
could result in damage to the
engine, sheet metal or the
impacted objects.

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Opening the fuel filler lid

The fuel filler lid must be opened
from inside the vehicle by pulling up
the fuel filler lid opener.
If the fuel filler lid does not open
because ice has formed around it,
tap lightly or push on the lid to break
the ice and release the lid. Do not pry
on the lid. If necessary, spray around
the lid with an approved de-icer fluid
(do not use radiator anti-freeze) or
move the vehicle to a warm place
and allow the ice to melt.

1. Stop the engine.
2. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the

fuel filler lid opener up.

3. Pull open the fuel filler lid (1) out to

fully open.

4. To remove the cap turn the fuel

filler cap (2) counterclockwise.

5. Refuel as needed.

Closing the fuel filler lid

1. To install the cap, turn it clockwise

until it "clicks" one time. This indi-
cates that the cap is securely tight-
ened.

2. Close the fuel filler lid and push it

lightly and make sure that it is
securely closed.

FUEL FILLER LID

WARNING -

Refueling

Always remove the fuel cap
carefully and slowly. If the cap
is venting fuel or if you hear a
hissing sound, wait until the
condition stops before com-
pletely removing the cap.
If pressurized fuel sprays out, it
can cover your clothes or skin
and subject you to the risk of
fire and burns.

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NOTICE

Tighten the cap until it clicks one time,
otherwise the fuel cap open warning
indicator light will illuminate.

Always check that the fuel cap is
installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an accident.

WARNING

- Fire /

explosion risk

Read and follow all warnings
posted at the gas station facili-
ty. Failure to follow all warnings
will result in severe personal
injury, severe burns or death
due to fire or explosion.

WARNING

- Cell phone

fires

Do not use cellular phones while
refueling. Electric current and/or
electronic interference from cel-
lular phones can potentially
ignite fuel vapors causing a fire.

WARNING

- Portable fuel

container

When using an approved portable
fuel container, be sure to place
the container on the ground prior
to refueling. Static electricity dis-
charge from the container can
ignite fuel vapors causing a fire.
Once refueling has begun, con-
tact with the vehicle should be
maintained until the filling is com-
plete. Use only approved portable
plastic fuel containers designed
to carry and store gasoline.

WARNING

- Static

electricity

• Before touching the fuel noz-

zle,

you should eliminate

potentially dangerous static
electricity discharge by touch-
ing another metal part of the
vehicle, a safe distance away
from the fuel filler neck, noz-
zle, or other gas source.

• Do not get back into a vehicle

once you have begun refuel-
ing since you can generate
static electricity by touching,
rubbing or sliding against any
item or fabric (polyester, satin,
nylon, etc.) capable of produc-
ing static electricity. Static
electricity discharge can
ignite fuel vapors resulting in
rapid burning. If you must re-
enter the vehicle, you should
once again eliminate poten-
tially dangerous static elec-
tricity discharge by touching a
metal part of the vehicle, away
from the fuel filler neck, noz-
zle or other gasoline source.

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Make sure to refuel your vehicle
according to the "Fuel requirements"
suggested in chapter 1.
If the fuel filler cap requires replace-
ment, use only a genuine Kia cap or
the equivalent specified for your vehi-
cle. An incorrect fuel filler cap can
result in a serious malfunction of the
fuel system or emission control sys-
tem.

CAUTION

- Exterior paint

Do not spill fuel on the exterior
surfaces of the vehicle. Any
type of fuel spilled on painted
surfaces may damage the paint.

WARNING

- Refueling&

Vehicle fires

When refueling, always shut the
engine off. Sparks produced by
electrical components related
to the engine can ignite fuel
vapors causing a fire. Once
refueling is complete, check to
make sure the filler cap and
filler door are securely closed,
before starting the engine.

WARNING -

Smoking

DO NOT use matches or a lighter
and DO NOT SMOKE or leave a
lit cigarette in your vehicle while
at a gas station especially during
refueling. Automotive fuel is
highly flammable and can, when
ignited, result in fire.

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If your vehicle is equipped with a
sunroof, you can slide or tilt your
sunroof with the sunroof control lever
located on the overhead console.
The sunroof can only be opened,
closed, or tilted when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.

In cold and wet climates, the sunroof
may not work properly due to freez-
ing conditions.
After the vehicle is washed or in a
rainstorm, be sure to wipe off any
water that is on the sunroof before
operating it.
The sunroof cannot slide when it is in
the tilt position nor can it be tilted
while in an open or slide position.

SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED)

CAUTION

- Sunroof

control lever

Do not continue to press the
sunroof control lever after the
sunroof is fully opened, closed,
or tilted. Damage to the motor or
system components could
occur.

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WARNING

- Sunroof

operation

When closing the sunroof, make
sure there are no body parts in
the movement range of the slid-
ing roof. Parts of the body could
become trapped or crushed.

CAUTION

To prevent damage to the sun-
roof, periodically remove any
dirt that may accumulate on the
guide rail.

WARNING

Never adjust the sunroof or
sunshade while driving. This
could result in loss of control
and an accident that may cause
death, serious injury, or proper-
ty damage.

WARNING

• In order to prevent accidental

operation of the sunroof,
especially by a child, do not
let a child operate the sun-
roof.

• Do not sit on the top of the

vehicle. It may cause vehicle
damage.

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Sunroof open warning
(if equipped)

If the driver removes the ignition key
(smart key: turns off the engine) and
opens the driver-side door when the
sunroof is not fully closed, the warning
chime will sound for a few seconds
and a warning image will appear on
the LCD display.
Close the sunroof securely when
leaving your vehicle.

Sliding the sunroof

To open the sunroof automatically:

Pull the sunroof control lever back-
ward to the second detent position
and then release it. The sunroof will
slide all the way open.
The sunroof will slide to the recom-
mended open position (about 5 cm
(2 in.) before the maximum slide
open position).
To stop the sunroof sliding at any
point, pull or push the sunroof control
lever momentarily.

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To open the sunroof to the maximum
slide open position, press the switch
towards the rear of the vehicle once
again and hold it until the sunroof
slide all the way open.
To reduce wind noise while driving,
we recommend you to drive at the
recommended position (about 5 cm
(2 in.) before the maximum slide
open position).

To close the sunroof automatically:

Push the sunroof control lever for-
ward to the second detent position
and then release it. The sunroof will
automatically close all the way.
To stop the sunroof sliding at any
point, pull or push the sunroof control
lever momentarily.
While driving with the sunroof in an
open (or partially open position),
your vehicle may demonstrate a wind
buffeting or pulsation noise. This
noise is a normal occurrence and
can be reduced or eliminated by tak-
ing the following actions. If you expe-
rience the noise with the sunroof
open, slightly reduce the size of the
sunroof opening.

Automatic reversal

If an object or part of the body is
detected while the sunroof glass or
sunshade is closing automatically, it
will reverse the direction, and then
stop.
The auto reverse function does not
work if a tiny obstacle is between the
sliding glass or sunshade and the
sunroof sash. You should always
check that all passengers and
objects are away from the sunroof
before closing it.

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Tilting the sunroof

To open the sunroof, push the sunroof
control lever upward until the sunroof
moves to the desired position.
To close the sunroof, push the sun-
roof lever forward until the sunroof
moves to the desired position.

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CAUTION

- Sunroof

motor damage

If you try to open the sunroof
when the temperature is below
freezing or when the sunroof is
covered with snow or ice, the
glass or the motor could
become damaged.

WARNING

- Sunroof

• Be careful that no head, hands

and body parts are obstructed
by a closing sunroof.

• Do not extend the face, neck,

arms or body outside the sun-
roof while driving.

WARNING

Make sure heads, other body
parts or other objects are safely
out of the way before closing
the window to avoid injuries or
vehicle damage.
Objects less than 4 mm (0.16
inch) in diameter caught
between the sunroof glass and
the front window channel may
not be detected by the auto-
matic reverse window and the
window will not stop and
reverse direction.

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Sunshade

When opening the sunroof, the sun-
shade will also open. Once the sun-
roof is closed, the sunshade can be
manually closed.

Resetting the sunroof

The sunroof may need to be reset if
the following conditions occur :
- The battery is discharged or dis-

connected or the sunroof fuse has
been replaced or disconnected.

- The sunroof control lever is not

operating correctly.

1.Turn the ignition switch to the ON

position or start the engine. We
recommend resetting the sunroof
while the engine is running.

2.Close the sunroof completely if

opened

3.Release the sunroof control lever.
4.Move the sunroof control lever for-

ward in the direction of close until
the sunroof moves tilt up. Then,
release the lever.

5.Move the sunroof control lever for-

ward in the direction of close, until
the sunroof operates as follow
again :
Tilt down

→

Slide Open

→

Slide

Close

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NOTICE

Do not release the lever until the
operation is completed.
If you release the lever during oper-
ation, try again from step 2.

6.Release the sunroof control lever

after all operation has completed.
(The sunroof system has been
reset.)

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NOTICE

If the sunroof is not reset when the
vehicle battery is disconnected or
discharged, or related fuse is blown,
the sunroof may operate improperly.

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Electric power steering (EPS)

Power steering uses the motor to
assist you in steering the vehicle. If
the engine is off or if the power steer-
ing system becomes inoperative, the
vehicle may still be steered, but it will
require increased steering effort.
The electric power steering is con-
trolled by the power steering control
unit which senses the steering wheel
torque and vehicle speed to com-
mand the motor.
The steering wheel becomes heavier
as the vehicle’s speed increases and
becomes lighter as the vehicle’s
speed decreases for better control of
the steering wheel.
Should you notice any change in the
effort required to steer during normal
vehicle operation, have the power
steering checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.

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NOTICE

The following symptoms may occur
during normal vehicle operation:
• The steering effort is increased

immediately after turning the igni-
tion switch on. This happens as the
system performs the EPS system
diagnostics. When the diagnostics
are completed, the steering wheel
will return to its normal condition

• A click noise may be heard from

the EPS relay after the ignition
switch is turned to the ON or
LOCK position.

• Motor noise may be heard when

the vehicle is at a stop or at a low
driving speed.

• The steering effort increases if the

steering wheel is rotated continu-
ously when the vehicle is not in
motion. However, after a few min-
utes, it will return to its normal
condition.

• When you operate the steering

wheel in low temperature, noise
may occur. If the temperature
rises, the noise will likely disap-
pear. This is a normal condition.

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• When the charging system warn-

ing light comes on or the battery
voltage is low (when the alternator
or battery does not operate nor-
mally), the steering wheel may get
heavy and become difficult to con-
trol operate abnormally.

If the Electric Power Steering System
does not operate normally, the warn-
ing light will illuminate on the instru-
ment cluster. The steering wheel may
require increased steering effort.
Take your vehicle to an authorized
Kia dealer and have the vehicle
checked as soon as possible.

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Tilt and telescoping steering

Tilt steering allows you to adjust the
steering wheel before you drive. You
can also raise it to give your legs
more room when you exit and enter
the vehicle.

The steering wheel should be posi-
tioned so that it is comfortable for
you to drive, while permitting you to
see the instrument panel warning
lights and gauges.

To change the steering wheel angle,
pull down the lock release lever (1),
adjust the steering wheel to the
desired angle (2) and height (3), then
pull up the lock-release lever to lock
(4) the steering wheel in place. Be
sure to adjust the steering wheel to
the desired position before driving.

Horn

To sound the horn, press the horn
symbol on your steering wheel.
Check the horn regularly to be sure it
operates properly.
To sound the horn, press the area
indicated by the horn symbol on your
steering wheel (see illustration). The
horn will operate only when this area
is pressed.

WARNING

- Steering

wheel adjustment

Never adjust the angle and
height of the steering wheel
while driving. You may lose
steering control

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Heated steering wheel
(if equipped)

With the ignition switch in the ON
position, pressing the heated steer-
ing wheel button warms the steering
wheel. The indicator on the button
will illuminate and notify you on the
LCD display.
To turn the heated steering wheel off,
press the button once again. The
indicator on the button will turn off
and notify you on the LCD display.
If you turn on the ignition again after
turning off your engine in half an
hour (after operating heater button),
the heating system will be main-
tained in its 'on' condition.

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NOTICE

The heated steering wheel will turn
off automatically approximately 30
minutes after the heated steering
wheel is turned on.

CAUTION

• Do not install any grip to oper-

ate the steering wheel. This
causes damage to the heated
steering wheel system.

• When cleaning the heated

steering wheel, do not use an
organic solvent such as paint
thinner, benzene, alcohol and
gasoline. Doing so may dam-
age the surface of the steering
wheel.

• If the surface of the steering

wheel is damaged by a sharp
object, damage to the heated
steering wheel components
could occur.

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WARNING

If the steering wheel becomes
too warm, turn the system off.
The heated steering wheel may
cause burns even at low tem-
peratures, especially if used for
long periods of time.

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