Kia Forte: Features of your vehicle / Rear view monitor
The rear view monitor will activate
with the ignition switch ON and the
shift lever in the R (Reverse) position.
The system is a supplemental system
that shows the area behind the
vehicle through the audio screen
while backing up.
- It is the responsibility of the driver
to always check the inside/outside
rearview mirrors and the area
behind the vehicle before and
while backing up.
- Always keep the camera lens
clean. If the lens is covered with
foreign matter, the camera may not
operate normally.
WARNING - Backing &
using camera
Never rely solely on the rear view
camera. You must always use
other methods of viewing the
area behind you, including looking
over both shoulders as well
as continuously checking all
three rear view mirrors. Due to
the difficulty of ensuring that the
area behind you remains clear,
always back-up slowly and stop
immediately if you suspect that a
person, and especially a child,
might be behind you.
The reverse parking distance
warning may not operate properly
when:
1. Moisture is frozen to the sensor. (It
will operate normally once the
moisture clears.)
2. The sensor is covered with fo ...
Battery saver function
• The purpose of this feature is to
prevent the battery from being discharged
if the lights are left in the
ON position. The system automatically
shuts off the parkin ...
Other information:
The child safety lock is provided to
help prevent children from accidentally
opening the rear doors from
inside the vehicle. The rear door
safety locks should be used whenever
children are in the vehicle.
1. Open the rear door.
2. Insert a key (or screwdriver) into the
hole and turn ...
Forward and backward
To move the seat forward or backward:
1. Pull the seat slide adjustment
lever up and hold it.
2. Slide the seat to the position you
desire.
3. Release the lever and make sure
the seat is locked in place.
Adjust the seat before driving, and
make sure the seat is lo ...