Kia Forte: Features of your vehicle / Mirrors
Inside rearview mirror
Adjust the rearview mirror so that the center view through the rear window is seen. Make this adjustment before you start driving.
Do not place objects in the rear seat which would interfere with your vision through the rear window.
WARNING - Mirror adjustment
Do not adjust the rearview mirror while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control.
WARNING
Do not modify the inside mirror in any manner including installing a wider mirror. Doing so could result in injury during an accident or deployment of the air bag.
Day/night rearview mirror
Make this adjustment before you start driving and while the day/night lever is in the day position (1).
Pull the day/night lever toward you (2) to reduce the glare from the headlights of the vehicles behind you during night driving.
Remember that you lose some rearview clarity in the night position.
❈ (1) : Day, (2) : Night
Electrochromic mirror (ECM) (if equipped)
The electric rearview mirror automatically controls the glare from the headlights of the vehicles behind you in nighttime or low light driving conditions. The sensor mounted in the mirror senses the light level around the vehicle, and automatically controls the headlight glare from the vehicles behind you.
When the engine is running, the glare is automatically controlled by the sensor mounted in the rearview mirror.
Whenever the shift lever is shifted into reverse (R), the mirror will automatically go to the brightest setting in order to improve the driver’s view behind the vehicle.
CAUTION
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. It may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing.
To operate the electric rearview mirror:
- The mirror defaults to the ON position whenever the ignition switch is turned on.
- Press the ON/OFF button (1) to turn the automatic dimming function off. The mirror indicator light (2) will turn off.
Press the ON/OFF button (1) to turn the automatic dimming function on. The mirror indicator light (2) will illuminate.
❈(2) : Indicator, (3) : Sensor
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 mainly (see illustration).
Be sure to adjust mirror angles before driving. Your vehicle is equipped with both left-hand and right-hand outside rearview mirrors. The mirrors can be adjusted remotely with the remote switch (if equipped).
Other information:
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