KIA Forte (2018 year). Instruction — part 15

Floor mat anchor(s) (if

equipped)

When using a floor mat on the front

floor carpet, make sure it attaches to

the floor mat anchor(s) in your vehicle.

This keeps the floor mat from sliding

forward.

WARNING

The following must be observed

when installing ANY floor mat to the

vehicle.
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• Ensure that the floor mats are se‐

curely attached to the vehicle's

floor mat anchor(s) before driving

the vehicle.

• Do not use ANY floor mat that

cannot be firmly attached to the

vehicle's floor mat anchors.

• Do not stack floor mats on top of

one another (e.g. all-weather rub‐

ber mat on top of a carpeted floor

mat). Only a single floor mat

should be installed in each position.

IMPORTANT - Your vehicle was man‐

ufactured with driver's side floor

mat anchors that are designed to

securely hold the floor mat in place.

To avoid any interference with pedal

operation, Kia recommends that the

Kia floor mat designed for use in

your vehicle be installed.

Luggage net (holder) (if

equipped)

To keep items from shifting in the car‐

go area, you can use the four holders

located in the cargo area to attach the

luggage net.

If necessary, Kia recommends to con‐

tact an authorized Kia dealer/service

partner.

CAUTION

To prevent damage to the goods or

the vehicle, care should be taken
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when carrying fragile or bulky ob‐

jects in the luggage compartment.

WARNING

To avoid eye injury, DO NOT over‐

stretch the luggage net. ALWAYS

keep your face and body out of the

luggage net’s recoil path. DO NOT

use the luggage net when the strap

has visible signs of wear or damage.

Cargo area cover (5 Door)

Use the cover to hide items stored in

the cargo area.

The cargo area cover will be lifted when

the tailgate is opened. Disconnect the

strap (1) from holder if you want to re‐

turn the cover to original position. To

remove the cargo area cover complete‐

ly, lift the cover to a 43- degree angle

and pull it out to the full (2). For instal‐

lation of the cover, reverse the removal

procedure.

CAUTION

• When you return the cargo area

cover to its original position, hold

the cover and lower it.

• Do not operate the vehicle with

the cover removed. It may damage

to the cover.

• The cargo area cover may be lifted

when the tailgate is opened. En‐

sure that the luggage on the cover

is moved to a safe place.

• Since the cargo area cover may be

damaged or malformed, do not

apply excessive force to the cover

or do not put the heavy loads on it.

WARNING

• Do not place objects on the cargo

area cover while driving. Such ob‐

jects may be thrown about inside

the vehicle and possibly injure ve‐

hicle occupants during an accident

or when braking.

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ehicle

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• Never allow anyone to ride in the

luggage compartment. It is de‐

signed for luggage only.

• Maintain the balance of the vehicle

and locate the weight as far for‐

ward as possible.

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Audio system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-02

Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-02
Steering wheel audio controls . . . . . . . . . . ... 5-03
AUX, USB and iPod

®

port . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-04

Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology hands-free . . . . ..5-05

How vehicle audio works. . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5-05

Audio (Without Touch Screen). . . . . . . . . . . . 5-08

Feature of your audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5-09
Feature of your audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5-12
Radio Mode (Type A-1, Type A-2 with RDS). . . . . 5-23
Radio Mode (Type A-3, Type A-4). . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Media Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Phone Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-30
Voice Recognition Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-32
Setup Mode (Type A-1, Type A-2). . . . . . . . . .5-38
Setup Mode (Type A-3, Type A-4). . . . . . . . . .5-44

AUDIO (With Touch Screen). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-49

Feature of your audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5-50
Feature of your audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5-53
Before using the audio system. . . . . . . . . . .. 5-54
Radio Mode (Type B-1, Type B-2). . . . . . . . . . 5-65
Radio Mode (Type B-3, Type B-4). . . . . . . . . . 5-67
Media Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-68
Phone Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-79
Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology (Type B-1). . . . ... 5-79

Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology (Type B-3). . . . ... 5-85

Voice Recognition Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-91
Setup Mode (Type B-1, Type B-2). . . . . . . . . .5-98
Setup Mode (Type B-3, Type B-4). . . . . . . . .. 5-104

Declaration of conformity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-110

FCC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-110
CE for EU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5-111
NCC for Taiwan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-112
MOC for Israel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5-112
ANATEL for Brazil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 5-113

Audio system

5

AUDIO SYSTEM

NOTICE

If you install an after market HID

head lamp, your vehicle s audio and

electronic device may malfunction.

❈

If your vehicle is equipped with

AVN(Audio, Video and Navigation)

system, refer to a separately sup‐

plied manual for detailed informa‐

tion.

Antenna

Glass antenna

Your vehicle uses a glass antenna to re‐

ceive both AM and FM signals.

CAUTION

• Do not clean the inside of the rear

window glass or quarter glass with

a cleaner or use a scraper to re‐

move any foreign deposits as this

may cause damage to the antenna

elements.

• Avoid adding metallic coating such

as Ni, Cd, and so on.

These can interfere with AM/FM

reception.

• To prevent damage to the rear

glass antenna, never use sharp in‐

struments or window cleaner con‐

taining abrasives to clean the win‐

dow. Clean the inside surface of

the rear glass window with a piece

of soft cloth.

• When putting a sticker on the in‐

side surface of the rear window,

be careful not to damage to the

rear glass antenna.

• Do not put sharp instruments

nearby the rear glass antenna.

• Tinted rear window may affect

the proper functioning of the an‐

tenna.

Roof antenna (if equipped)

Your car uses a roof antenna to receive

both AM and FM broadcast signals. This

antenna is a removable type. To re‐

move the antenna, turn it counterclock‐

wise. To install the antenna, turn it

clockwise.

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CAUTION

• Before entering a place with a low

height clearance or a car wash, re‐

move the antenna by rotating it

counterclockwise. If not, the an‐

tenna may be damaged.

• When reinstalling your antenna, it

is important that it is fully tight‐

ened and adjusted to the upright

position to ensure proper recep‐

tion. But it could be removed when

parking the vehicle or when load‐

ing cargo on the roof rack.

• When cargo is loaded on the roof

rack, do not place the cargo near

the antenna pole to ensure proper

reception.

Steering wheel audio controls (if

equipped)

The steering wheel audio control but‐

ton is installed to promote safe driving.

CAUTION

Do not operate audio remote control

buttons simultaneously.

VOLUME (VOL + / -) (1)

• Push up the lever to increase volume.
• Push down the lever to decrease vol‐

ume.

SEEK/PRESET ( / ) (2)

The SEEK/PRESET button has different

functions base on the system mode.

For the following functions the button

should be pressed for 0.8 seconds or

more.

RADIO mode
It will function as the AUTO SEEK select

button.

CDP mode
It will function as the FF/REW button.

If the SEEK/PRESET button is pressed

for less than 0.8 seconds, it will work as

follows in each mode.

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RADIO mode
It will function as the PRESET STATION

select buttons.

CDP mode
It will function as the TRACK UP/DOWN

button.

MODE (3)

Press the button to select Radio, CD

(compact disc), AUX, USB or iPod.

MUTE (4)

• Press the MUTE button to cancel the

sound.

• Press the MUTE button again to acti‐

vate the sound.

Detailed information for audio control

buttons is described in the following

pages in this chapter.

AUX, USB and iPod

®

port (if

equipped)

If your vehicle has an AUX and USB

(universal serial bus) port, you can use

an AUX port to connect audio devices

and an USB port to plug in an USB and

an iPod.

NOTICE

When using a portable audio device

connected to the power outlet, noise
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may occur during playback. If this

happens, use the power source of

the portable audio device.

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iPod

®

is a trademark of Apple Inc.

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Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology

hands-free (if equipped)

You can use the phone wirelessly by

using the

Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technol‐

ogy.

1. Call / Answer button
2. Call end button
3. Microphone

Detailed information for the

Bluetooth

®

Wireless Technology hands-free is de‐

scribed in the manual supplied sepa‐

rately.

How vehicle audio works

AM and FM radio signals are broadcast

from transmitter towers located

around your city. They are intercepted

by the radio antenna on your vehicle.

This signal is then received by the radio

and sent to your vehicle speakers.

When a strong radio signal has reached

your vehicle, the precise engineering of

your audio system ensures the best

possible quality reproduction. However,

in some cases the signal coming to your

vehicle may not be strong and clear.

This can be due to factors, such as the

distance from the radio station, close‐

ness of other strong radio stations or

the presence of buildings, bridges or

other large obstructions in the area.

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AM broadcasts can be received at

greater distances than FM broadcasts.

This is because AM radio waves are

transmitted at low frequencies. These

long, low frequency radio waves can

follow the curvature of the earth rath‐

er than travelling straight out into the

atmosphere. In addition, they curve

around obstructions so that they can

provide better signal coverage.

FM broadcasts are transmitted at high

frequencies and do not bend to follow

the earth's surface. Because of this, FM

broadcasts generally begin to fade at

short distances from the station. Also,

FM signals are easily affected by build‐

ings, mountains, or other obstructions.

These can result in certain listening

conditions which might lead you to be‐

lieve a problem exists with your radio.

The following conditions are normal and

do not indicate radio trouble:

• Fading - As your vehicle moves away

from the radio station, the signal will

weaken and sound will begin to fade.

When this occurs, we suggest that

you select another stronger station.

• Flutter/Static - Weak FM signals or

large obstructions between the

transmitter and your radio can dis‐

turb the signal causing static or flut‐

tering noises to occur. Reducing the

treble level may lessen this effect un‐

til the disturbance clears.

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• Station Swapping - As a FM signal

weakens, another more powerful sig‐

nal near the same frequency may be‐

gin to play. This is because your radio

is designed to lock onto the clearest

signal. If this occurs, select another

station with a stronger signal.

• Multi-Path Cancellation - Radio sig‐

nals being received from several di‐

rections can cause distortion or flut‐

tering. This can be caused by a direct

and reflected signal from the same

station, or by signals from two sta‐

tions with close frequencies. If this

occurs, select another station until

the condition has passed.

Using a cellular phone or a two-

way radio

When a cellular phone is used inside the

vehicle, noise may be produced from

the audio system. This does not mean

that something is wrong with the audio

equipment. In such a case, use the cel‐

lular phone at a place as far as possible

from the audio equipment.

CAUTION

When using a communication sys‐

tem such as a cellular phone or a ra‐

dio set inside the vehicle, a separate

external antenna must be fitted.

When a cellular phone or a radio set

is used with an internal antenna

alone, it may interfere with the vehi‐

cle's electrical system and adversely

affect safe operation of the vehicle.

WARNING

Do not use a cellular phone while

driving. Stop at a safe location to use

a cellular phone.

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AUDIO (WITHOUT TOUCH SCREEN)

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Feature of your audio

1. EJECT

• Ejects the disc.

2. RADIO (Type A-1)

• Changes to FM/AM mode.
• Each time the button is pressed,

the mode is changed in the order

of FM1 FM2 FMA AM

AMA.

3. MEDIA

• Changes to CD, USB(iPod

®

), AUX,

My Music

*1

, BT Audio

*1

mode.

*1

if equipped

• Each time button is pressed, the

mode is changed in the order of

CD, USB(iPod

®

), AUX, My Music

*1

,

BT (Bluetooth

®

) Audio

*1

.

4. PHONE (Type A-1)

• Operates Phone Screen.
• When a phone is not connected,

the connection screen is dis‐

played.

5. SEEK TRACK

• Radio mode : Automatically

searches for broadcast frequen‐

cies.

• CD, USB, iPod

®

, My Music

*1

mode

- Shortly press the button :

Moves to next or previous

song (file).

- Press and hold the button :

Rewinds or fast-forwards the

current song.

• Bluetooth

®

Audio mode

*1

:Moves

to next or previous song(file).

- The Play/Pause feature may

operate differently depending

on the mobile phone.

6. POWER/VOL knob

• Power knob : Turns power On/Off

by pressing the knob.

*1

if equipped

• Volume knob : Sets volume by

turning the knob left/right.

7. [1] ~ [6] (Preset)

• Radio mode : Saves frequencies

(channels) or receives saved fre‐

quencies (channels).

• CD, USB, iPod

®

, My Music

*1

mode

- [RPT] : Repeat
- [RDM] : Random

In the Radio, Media, Setup, and

Menu pop up screen, the number

menu is selected.

8. DISP

*1

if equipped

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• Each time the button is shortly

pressed, sets Screen Off

Screen On Screen Off.

• Audio operation is maintained

and only the screen will be turned

Off.

• In the Screen Off state, press any

button to turn the Screen On

again.

9. TA/SCAN

• Radio mode

- Shortly press the button : TA

On/Off.

- Press and hold the button :

Previews each broadcast for 5

seconds each.

• CD, USB, My Music

*1

mode

- Press and hold the button :

Previews each song (file) for

10 seconds each.

- Press and hold the button

again to continue listening to

the current song (file).

*1

if equipped

10. SETUP

• Shortly press the button : Moves

to the Display, Sound, Phone,

System setting modes.

11. MENU

• Displays menus for the current

mode.

• iPod

®

List :Move to parent cate‐

gory.

12. FOLDER

• MP3 CD/USB mode : Folder

Search.

13. TUNE knob

• Radio mode : Changes frequency

by turning the knob left/right.

• CD, USB, iPod

®

, My Music

*1

mode : Searches songs (files) by

turning the knob left/right.

When the desired song is dis‐

played, press the knob to play

the song.

*1

if equipped

• Moves focus in all selection me‐

nus and selects menus.

14. FM (Type A-2)

• Changes to FM mode.
• Each time the button is pressed,

the mode changed in order of

FM1 FM2 FMA.

15. AM (Type A-2)

• Changes to AM AMA mode.

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Feature of your audio

1. EJECT

• Ejects the disc.

2. RADIO (Type A-3)

• Changes to FM/AM mode.
• Each time the button is pressed,

the mode is changed in the order

of FM1 FM2 AM.

3. MEDIA

• Changes to CD, USB(iPod

®

), AUX,

My Music

*1

, BT Audio

*1

mode.

*1

if equipped

• Each time button is pressed, the

mode is changed in the order of

CD, USB(iPod

®

), AUX, My Music

*1

,

BT (Bluetooth

®

) Audio

*1

.

4. PHONE (Type A-3)

• Operates Phone Screen.
• When a phone is not connected,

the connection screen is dis‐

played.

5. SEEK TRACK

• Radio mode : Automatically

searches for broadcast frequen‐

cies.

• CD, USB, iPod

®

, My Music

*1

mode

- Shortly press the button :

Moves to next or previous

song (file).

- Press and hold the button :

Rewinds or fast-forwards the

current song.

• Bluetooth

®

Audio mode

*1

:Moves

to next or previous song(file).

- The Play/Pause feature may

operate differently depending

on the mobile phone.

6. POWER/VOL knob

• Power knob : Turns power On/Off

by pressing the knob.

*1

if equipped

• Volume knob : Sets volume by

turning the knob left/right.

7. [1] ~ [6] (Preset)

• Radio mode : Saves frequencies

(channels) or receives saved fre‐

quencies (channels).

• CD, USB, iPod

®

, My Music

*1

mode

- [RPT] : Repeat
- [RDM] : Random

In the Radio, Media, Setup, and

Menu pop up screen, the number

menu is selected.

8. DISP

*1

if equipped

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• Each time the button is shortly

pressed, sets Screen Off

Screen On Screen Off.

• Audio operation is maintained

and only the screen will be turned

Off.

• In the Screen Off state, press any

button to turn the Screen On

again.

9. SCAN

• Radio mode

- Press the button : Previews

each broadcast for 5 seconds

each.

• CD, USB, My Music

*1

mode

- Press the button : Previews

each song (file) for 10 seconds

each.

- Press the button again to con‐

tinue listening to the current

song (file).

10. SETUP

• Shortly press the button : Moves

to the Display, Sound, Phone,

System setting modes.

11. MENU

• Displays menus for the current

mode.

*1

if equipped

• iPod

®

List :Move to parent cate‐

gory.

12. FOLDER

• MP3 CD/USB mode : Folder

Search.

13. TUNE knob

• Radio mode : Changes frequency

by turning the knob left/right.

• CD, USB, iPod

®

, My Music

*1

mode : Searches songs (files) by

turning the knob left/right.

When the desired song is dis‐

played, press the knob to play

the song.

• Moves focus in all selection me‐

nus and selects menus.

*1

if equipped

14. FM (Type A-4)

• Changes to FM mode.
• Each time the button is pressed,

the mode changed in order of

FM1 FM2.

15. AM (Type A-4)

• Changes to AM mode.

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