Kia Forte: Climate control seat (if equipped)

The climate control seat is provided to cool or warm the seat during hot or cold weather by blowing air through small vent holes on the surface of the seat and seatback. While the engine is running, push the rear portion of the switch (blue color) to cool the seat, and push the front portion of the switch (red color) to warm the seat.

When the operation of the climate control seat is not needed, keep the switch in the OFF position.

The climate control seat defaults to the OFF position whenever the ignition switch is turned on.

Each time you push the button, the airflow is changed as follows:

CAUTION

• The climate control seat is a supplementary cooling/heating system. Use the climate control seat when the climate control system is on. Using the climate control seat for prolonged periods of time with the climate control system off could cause the climate control seat performance to impair.
• 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 seats.
• Do not spill liquid such as water or beverages on the surface of the front seats and seatbacks, or the air vent holes may be blocked and prevented from working properly.
• Do not place materials such as plastic bags or newspapers under the seats. The air vent may not work properly as the air intake can be blocked.
• When the air vent does not operate, restart the vehicle. If there is no change, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Power outlet (if equipped)

The power outlet is designed to provide power for mobile telephones or other devices designed to operate with vehicle electrical systems. The devices should draw less than 12V, 10A with the engine running.

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 discharge.

Only use 12V electric accessories which are less than 10A in electric capacity.

Adjust the air-conditioner or heater to the lowest operating level when using the power outlet.

Close the cover when not in use. Some electronic devices can cause electronic interference when plugged into a vehicle’s power outlet. These devices may cause excessive audio static and malfunctions in other electronic systems or devices used in your vehicle.

WARNING - Electric shock

Do not put a finger or a foreign element (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)

WARNING

Do not adjust the clock while driving. You may lose your steering control.

Whenever the battery terminals or related fuses are disconnected, you must reset the time.

When the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position, the clock buttons operate as follows:

• • HOUR (1) :

Pressing the 'H" button will advance the time display by one hour.

• • MINUTE (2) :

Pressing the "M" button will advance the time display 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 3 seconds.

Clothes hanger (if equipped)

To use the hanger, pull down the upper portion of the hanger.

CAUTION - Hanging clothing

Do not hang heavy clothes, since those may damage the hook.

Floor mat anchor(s)

When using a floor mat on the floor carpet, make sure it attaches to the floor mat anchor(s) in the front and rear floor carpet of your vehicle. This keeps the floor mat from sliding forward.

WARNING - After market floor mat

Do not install aftermarket floor mats that are not capable of being securely attached to the vehicle's floor mat anchors. Unsecured floor mats can interfere with pedal operation.

The following must be observed when installing ANY floor mat in the vehicle.

• Ensure that the floor mats are securely 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 rubber mat on top of a carpeted floor mat). Only a single floor mat should be installed in each position.

IMPORTANT - Your vehicle was manufactured 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 only the Kia floor mat designed for use in your vehicle be installed.