PS232

GROUP
General
MODEL
Forte (TD) 2013MY
NUMBER
PS232
DATE
December 2012
2013 KIA FORTE CUSTOMER TIPS
SUBJECT:
In an effort to better educate and familiarize customers about some of the features in
their recently purchased 2013 Kia vehicle, Kia Motors America would like all dealership
service personnel to be familiar with the model tips outlined here to help maximize
owner satisfaction with certain features.
Feature highlights:
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Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
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iPod®/USB Connectivity
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Satellite Radio Reception (if
equipped)
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Power Folding Mirrors (if equipped)
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Accessory Mode With Smart Key
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Rear Trunk/Hatch Operation
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Front and Rear Windshield
Wiper/Washer Controls
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Headrest Adjustment
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Wind Buffeting
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Steering Wheel Anti-Theft Feature
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Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel
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Check Engine Light From Fuel
Cap
•
Windshield Defogging
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Condensation inside exterior
vehicle lights
Bluetooth® 1 Wireless Technology
Using Voice Recognition
®
•
Your Voice Recognition (VR) system may
have difficulty understanding some accents or
uncommon names.
•
When using VR to place a call, speak in a
moderate
tone,
with
clear
natural,
pronunciation.
•
Wait for system to beep before speaking any
commands.
•
Open windows, moon roof or an A/C fan
operating at higher speeds can interfere with
VR.
•
Do not store single-name entries (e.g., “Bob”,
“Mom”, etc.) Instead, always use full names
(including first and last names) for these
contacts.
•
Do not use special characters (e.g., ‘@’, ‘-’,
‘*’, ‘&’, etc.)
•
Do not use abbreviations (i.e., use
“Lieutenant” instead of “Lt.”) or acronyms (i.e.,
use “County Finance Department” instead of
“C.F.D.”; Be sure to say the name exactly as it
is entered in the contacts list.
•
The Contacts Sync (Phonebook Download)
feature allows you to choose whether your
phone contact list will transfer to your vehicle
contacts each time your phone is connected
or only at the initial phone pairing.
•
If Contacts Sync is set to ON, contacts stored
in your phone will download each time your
phone is connected. There may be a delay
before the system is available to place a call.
•
If Contacts Sync is set to OFF, your phone
contacts will download only at the initial
pairing. This allows you to make calls without
waiting for your phone contact list to
download.
using Bluetooth Wireless Technology may
be affected the same way your phone may
be affected by reception issues (e.g., if your
phone has no reception in certain areas).
Pairing or Connecting Your Phone
•
During the pairing process, please make
sure you accept the connection request on
the phone and check the box that says
“Don’t ask again.”
•
If your phone doesn’t automatically connect
when you enter your vehicle try either
waiting for 1 minute, then retry connecting —
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turn phone’s Bluetooth off and then on or
delete phone from radio and re-pair. If these
methods do not work, the phone or software
version of the phone may not be compatible
with the radio.
•
Phone specifications change frequently and
some phones may have varying compatibility
®
levels with the Bluetooth system. You can
phone
compatibility
check
available
information online at www.kia.com in the
®
Bluetooth Wireless Technology section of
the Owners page as follows: Select “General
Info” under the Owners’ Tab, click on
®
Bluetooth icon and then select “Setup”, and
enter your phone and carrier information.
Steering Wheel Controls
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology and
Phone Reception
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology is an
®
extension of your Bluetooth -enabled phone’s
functionality. This means that reception while
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E.
Volume button: Press up/down to raise/
lower the speaker volume.
Mute button: Press to mute the
microphone during a call.
Talk button: Press to activate voice
recognition/ bring up menus / place calls
with minimal voice command prompts
from the system.
Receive
call
button:
Press
to
receive/transfer calls. Press to place a
call using vocal commands prompts from
the system, or to answer an incoming
call.
End call button: Press to end a call or
cancel a function.
iPod® 3/USB Connectivity
For most Kia vehicles, the Kia Power Cable is needed in order to operate an iPod with the audio
buttons on your vehicle’s (non-UVO) Audio System. The PC Cable provided by Apple may cause a
malfunction and should not be used. If your vehicle is equipped with the UVO
system, you must use the PC Cable provided by Apple to connect your iPod .
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®
All external devices should be disconnected before ignition is turned off
and should not be connected until AFTER a vehicle has been turned on.
Satellite Radio Reception (if equipped)
Satellite radio reception requires direct line of sight with the
satellite transmitting the radio signal. Tunnels, bridges, covered
parking, mountainous terrain, tall buildings, heavy foliage and
other obstacles may momentarily interrupt the signal. This is
normal operation, and reception will be restored after a few
seconds.
The signal can become weak in some areas that are not covered
by the Sirius repeater network.
Power Folding Mirrors (if equipped)
To fold or unfold the outside rearview mirrors, press the folding mirror
button to actuate them. Please do not attempt to fold the mirrors
manually, as this will cause the mirror to be not synchronized with the
electric motor.
Should power folding mirrors be folded in or out manually, they should
be re-synched with the motors or they may not remain in the desired
position or may appear loose. To sync a power folding mirror with the
motor, use the button on the driver’s door panel to cycle the power
mirror. The mirror should then operate properly when using the power
folding option. Cycle the mirror up to three times to ensure proper
operation.
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Accessory Mode with Smart Key
With standard key vehicles you can turn the key to the accessory mode
and utilize the electronic accessories without starting the vehicle. This is
still possible with smart key equipped vehicles. To do this, enter the
vehicle with the smart key and push the start button one time without
depressing the brake pedal. This will put the vehicle in Accessory mode
and the start button indicator will illuminate in orange.
Rear Trunk/Hatch Operation
For vehicles equipped with a Smart Key, the rear hatch will unlock as you approach your vehicle with
the Smart Key in your possession. You do not have to unlock it—simply
walk up to your vehicle and use the handle at the rear to lift open the
rear hatch. Once you are finished, simply close the rear hatch and it
will lock automatically once you walk away.
If you unlocked your vehicle or opened the rear hatch by pressing the
unlock button on your Smart Key (even though it is not necessary to do
so), be sure to press the lock button on the Smart Key before
walking away, to ensure your vehicle is locked again .
Wind Buffeting
In many vehicles, when a rear window is down and the front windows are up, air flowing past the
open window induces pressure oscillations or pulsations which may be uncomfortable. Lowering
the front windows slightly can alleviate this wind buffeting.
Headrest Adjustment
The headrest may be adjusted forward by pulling the headrest forward at an
upward angle. To adjust the headrest back, pull the headrest completely
forward at an upward angle and then release.
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Steering Wheel Lock Anti-Theft Feature
A standard feature on your Forte is a steering column lock anti-theft
device. There are many situations in which this anti-theft device may be
activated. This may be due to turning the wheel after the ignition is turned
off, parking on an incline, or against a curb/parking stop. When this
occurs you may not be able to turn the key in the ignition. To unlock the
steering wheel simply tug the wheel right and left while gently turning the
key until the key turns and the wheel unlocks.
Check Engine Light from Fuel Cap
Tighten the cap until it clicks one time, otherwise the Check Engine Light
may illuminate.
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel
To adjust the steering wheel, push down the lock-release lever (B) and adjust
to desired angle (C) and distance (D). When finished, pull up the lock-release
lever (B) to lock steering wheel in place.
Note that when adjusting the steering wheel distance (D) in and out, the effort
is reduced if the wheel is lifted upward when pulling out/pushing in.
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Windshield Defogging
Windshield fogging is caused by moisture in the air
condensing on the cold glass. The following practices can
help reduce window fogging:
• Keeping the inside of the glass as clean as possible.
• Utilizing the Defrost Mode activates the A/C & opens
Fresh Air Vent.
• Adjusting the Temperature Control to a warmer
temperature.
Condensation Inside Exterior Vehicle Lights
Your vehicle’s exterior lights with clear lenses are vented to the
atmosphere to release pressure as the air inside heats and cools.
When humid/moist air enters the headlight/taillight, the moisture may
condense on the lens surface and appear as fogging or water droplets.
This is a normal condition and the moisture will evaporate when the
lights are turned on or when the temperature increases.
1
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks
by Kia is under license. A Bluetooth® enabled cell phone is required to use Bluetooth® Wireless Technology.
2
UVO (Powered by Microsoft®) Microsoft® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries. 4zune® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries.
3
iPod® mobile digital device is not included. iPod® is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. Kia is not affiliated with Apple Inc.
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