Kia Forte: Heating and air conditioning / Mode selection

The mode selection knob controls
the direction of the air flow through
the ventilation system.
Air can be directed to the floor, dashboard
outlets, or windshield. Five
symbols are used to represent Face,
Bi-Level, Floor, Floor-Defrost and
Defrost air position.
Face-Level (B, D, F)

Air flow is directed toward the upper
body and face. Additionally, each
outlet can be controlled to direct the
air discharged from the outlet.
Bi-Level (B, D, C, E, F)

Air flow is directed towards the face
and the floor.
Floor-Level (C, E, A, D, F)

Most of the air flow is directed to the
floor, with a small amount of the air
being directed to the windshield and
side window defrosters.
Floor/Defrost-Level
(A, C, D, E, F)

Most of the air flow is directed to the
floor and the windshield with a small
amount directed to the side window
defrosters.
Defrost-Level (A, D)

Most of the air flow is directed to the
windshield with a small amount of air
directed to the side window
defrosters.
1. Start the engine.
2. Set the mode to the desired position.
For improving the effectiveness of
heating and cooling;
- Heating:
- Cooling:
3. Set the temperature control to the
desired po ...
The MAX A/C mode is used to cool
the inside of the vehicle faster.
Air flow is directed toward the upper
body and face.
In this mode, the air conditioning and
the recirculated air position w ...
Other information:
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 alway ...
If the vehicle detected by the sensors
approaches your vehicle, the warning
chime will sound, the warning
light on the outside rearview mirror
will blink and a message will appear
on the LCD display.
✽ NOTICE
The warning chime will turn off:
- When the detected vehicle move ...