2022 Kia Forte LCD Display | Screen Warning Messages Guide

As car technology is always changing, the 2022 Kia Forte’s state-of-the-art LCD Display is the star of the show. This digital focus not only makes the dashboard look better, but it also changes the way the driver interacts with the car. This state-of-the-art screen is an information hub that shows a wide range of information, from speed and gas mileage to detailed settings for the car and safety alerts. As we explore the complex world of the Forte’s LCD Display, our goal is to figure out what the screen warning messages mean and how the car tells the driver about possible problems or important information. Let’s take a look at the 2022 Kia Forte’s LCD Display and see how it works. This is where innovation meets practicality, and the driver is connected to a world of real-time insights and tips that make driving more enjoyable and safe.

2023 Kia Forte Specs, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)

LCD Display

LCD Display Control

The LCD modes can be changed by using the control buttons on the steering wheel.

1. : MODE button for changing the LCD MODES

2. : MODE scroll switch for selecting the items

3. OK: SET/RESET button for the set the items or reset the items.

LCD Display modes

	Mode
	Driving Assist	Trip Computer	Turn By Turn (TBT)*	User Settings*	Master warn- ing
Up/ Down	Lane Keeping Assist/Smart Cruise Control/ Lane Following Assist/Highway Driving Assist	Drive Info	Route Guidance	Driver Assistance	The Master Warning mode displays warn- ing messages related to the vehicle when one or more systems are not operating normally.
		Since Refueling	Destination Info	Cluster
		Accumulated Info		Lights
		Digital Speedometer		Door
	Driver Attention Warning			Convenience
				Units
				Language
				Reset

The information provided may differ depending on which functions apply to your vehicle. For controlling the LCD modes, refer to “LCD Display Control” on“.

Driving Assist mode

• Lane Keeping Assist
  • Smart Cruise Control (if equipped) Lane Following Assist
  • Highway Driving Assist (if equipped)
• Driver Attention Warning
• For more details, refer to each system information in “Driving your vehicle” on.

Setting (if equipped)

• To change the Driver Assistance settings, press the OK button on the steering wheel for more than 1 second when the Driving Assist mode is displayed.

WARNING

• While driving, please do not change the settings. It may distract your attention and cause an accident.

Item	Explanation
SCC Reaction	Fast/Normal/Slow
Driving Convenience	•  Highway Driving Assist Highway Auto Speed Change
Warning Tim- ing	Normal/Late
Warning Vol- ume	High/Medium/Low
Driver Attention Warning	•  Leading Vehicle Departure Alert •  Inattentive Driving Warning
Forward Safety	Active Assist/Warning Only/Off
Lane Safety	Assist/Warning Only/Off
Blind-Spot Safety	•  Safe Exit Warning •  Active Assist/Warning Only/Off
Parking Safety	Rear Cross-Traffic Safety

NOTICE

The information provided may differ depending on which functions apply to your vehicle.

Trip computer mode

• The trip computer mode displays information related to vehicle driving parameters including Accumulated info,
• Driving information, and so on.
• For more details, refer to “Trip Computer”.

Turn By Turn mode (if equipped)

• This mode displays the state of the navigation.

Master warning mode

This warning light informs the driver of the following situations.

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction (if equipped)
• Blind-Spot Collision Warning malfunction (if equipped)
• Blind-Spot Collision Warning radar blocked (if equipped)
• High Beam Assist malfunction
• Smart Cruise Control malfunction (if equipped)
• Smart Cruise Control radar blocked (if equipped)
• LED headlamp malfunction
• TPMS failure, low pressure (if equipped), etc.

At this time, a Master Warning icon () will appear on the LCD. If the warning situation is solved, the master warning light will be turned off and the Master Warning icon will disappear.

User settings mode (if equipped)

• In this mode, you can change the settings of the instrument cluster, doors, lamps, etc.
• The information provided may differ depending on which functions apply to your vehicle.

Shift to P to edit settings/Engage parking brake to edit settings

• This warning message appears if you try to adjust the User Settings while driving.

Dual clutch transmission, Intelligent Variable Transmission

• For your safety, change the User Settings after parking the vehicle, applying the parking brake and moving the shift lever to P (Park).

Manual Transmission

• For your safety, change the User Settings after parking the vehicle and engaging the parking brake.

Driver Assistance (if equipped)

Items	Explanation
SCC Reaction	•   Fast/Normal/Slow To select the functions
Driving Convenience	•   Highway Driving Assist To select the function. * For more details, refer to “Highway Driving Assist (HDA) (if equipped)” on. •   Highway Auto Speed Change To select the function. * For more details, refer to “Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC) (if equipped)” on.
Warning Timing	•   Normal/Late Select the Warning Time.
Warning Volume	•   High/Medium/Low Select the Warning Volume.
Driver Attention Warning	•   Leading vehicle departure alert Inattentive Drive Warning To select the function. * For more details, refer to “Driver Attention Warning (DAW)” on.
Forward Safety	•   Active Assist/Warning Only/Off To select the functions. * For more details, refer to “Forward Collision–Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Front view camera only) (if equipped)” on or “Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor fusion) (if equipped)” on.
Lane Safety	•   Assist/Warning Only/Off To select the functions. * For more details, refer to “Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)” on.
Blind-Spot Safety	•   Safe Exit Warning To select the function. * For more details, refer to “Safe Exit Warning (SEW) (if equipped)” on. •   Active Assist/Warning Only/Off To select the function. * For more details, refer to “Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)” on
Parking Safety	•   Rear Cross-Traffic Safety To select the function. * For more details, refer to “Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)” on.

The information provided may differ depending on which systems apply to your vehicle.

Cluster (if equipped)

Items	Explanation
Wallpaper	•   Wallpaper A/Wallpaper B/Wallpaper C Select the theme of the instrument cluster LCD.
Wiper/Lights Display	•   If this item is checked, the Wiper/Lights Display will be activated.
Traffic Signs	•   If this item is checked, the Traffic Signs will be activated.
Icy Road Warning	•   If this item is checked, the Icy Road Warning display will be activated.
Welcome Sound	•   If this item is checked, the Welcome Sound will be activated.

The information provided may differ depending on which functions are applicable to your vehicle.

Lights (if equipped)

Items	Explanation
One Touch Turn Signal	•   Off: The one-touch turn signal function will be deactivated. •   3, 5, 7 flashes: The turn signal indicator will blink 3, 5, or 7 times when the turn signal lever is moved slightly. * For more details, refer to “One-touch lane change function” on.
Ambient Light Brightness	•   Off/Level 1,2,3,4 To adjust the brightness of the Ambient Light.
Ambient Light Color	•   Blue Flight/Peaceful Forest/Dreamy Purple/Aurora Violet/Orange Delight/Golden Insight/Refreshing Sea Select the colour of the Ambient Light.
Headlight Delay	•   To activate or deactivate the headlight delay function.
High Beam Assist	•   To activate or deactivate the High Beam Assist function. * For more details, refer to “High Beam Assist (HBA)” on.

The information provided may differ depending on which functions are applicable to your vehicle.

Door (if equipped)

Items	Explanation
Auto Lock	•   Enable on shift (if equipped with Dual clutch transmission, Intelligent Variable Transmission) : All doors will be automatically locked if the vehicle is shifted from the P (Park) position to the R (Reverse), N (Neutral), or D (Drive) position. (with the engine ON, it is activated.) •   Enable on speed: All doors will be automatically locked when the vehicle speed exceeds 15 km/h (9.3 mph).
Auto Unlock	•   On shift to P (if equipped with Dual clutch transmission, Intelligent Variable Transmission): All doors will be automatically unlocked if the gear is shifted to the P (Park) position. (with the engine ON, it is activated.) •   On key out/Vehicle off: All doors will be automatically unlocked when the ignition key is removed from the ignition switch or the ENGINE START/STOP button is set to the OFF position. •   Off: The auto door unlock operation will be cancelled.
2 Press Unlock	If this item is checked, the two-press unlock will be activated. Press the door unlock button once to unlock the driver’s door, and press the button once more within 4 seconds to unlock the rest of the doors.
Remote Window	•   To activate or deactivate the Remote Window. * For more details, refer to “Remote window opening system (if equipped)” on.

The information provided may differ depending on which systems are applicable to your vehicle.

Convenience (if equipped)

Items	Explanation
Rear Occupant Alert	•   To activate or deactivate the Rear Occupant Alert function. * For more details, refer to “Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) system” on.
Service Interval	•   Enable Service Interval: If this item is checked, the Service Interval function will be activated. •   Adjust Interval: If the Service Interval menu is activated, you may adjust the time and distance. •   Reset: To reset the Service Interval function.
Welcome Mirror/Light	•   To activate or deactivate the Welcome Mirror/Light function.
Wireless Charging System	•   To activate or deactivate the Wireless Charging System function. * For more details, refer to “Wireless smartphone charging system (if equipped)” on.

• If the service interval is activated and the time and distance are adjusted, messages are displayed in the following situations each time the vehicle is turned on.
• Service in: Displayed to inform the driver of the remaining mileage and days to service.
• Service required: Displayed when the mileage and days to service have been reached or passed.
• If any of the following conditions occur, the mileage and number of days to service may be incorrect.
• The battery cable is disconnected.
• The battery is discharged.

NOTICE
To use the service interval menu, consult an authorized Kia dealer.

Units

Items	Explanation
Speed Unit	•   km/h, MPH Select the Speedometer unit.
Temperature Unit	•   °C/°F Select the Temperature unit.
Fuel Econ. Unit	•   L/100km, km/L or US gallon, UK gallon To select the Fuel economy unit.
Tire Pressure Unit	•   psi, kPa, bar Select the Tire Pressure Unit.

The information provided may differ depending on which functions are applicable to your vehicle.

Language

Items	Explanation
Language	•   To select language.

Reset

Items	Explanation
Reset	You can reset the menus in the User Settings mode.

Warning messages

• Warning messages appear on the LCD to warn the driver. It is located in the centre of the instrument cluster.
• The warning message may appear differently depending on the type of instrument cluster and some may not show the warning message at all.
• The warning message is shown in either symbol, symbol text or text type only.

The door, hood, and Liftgate open

• This warning is displayed indicating which door, the hood, or the liftgate is open.

Sunroof open (if equipped)

• This warning is displayed if you turn off the engine when the sunroof is open.

Window open (if equipped)

• This warning is displayed if you turn off the engine when any window is open.

Lights mode

• This indicator displays which exterior light is selected using the lighting control.
• You can activate or deactivate the Wiper Lights Display function from the User Settings mode in the cluster LCD.

Wiper mode

• This indicator displays which wiper speed is selected using the wiper control.
• You can activate or deactivate the Wiper/ Lights Display function from the User Settings mode in the cluster LCD.

Engine Overheated

• This warning message illuminates when the engine coolant temperature exceeds the proper range. This means that the engine is overheated and may be damaged.
• If your vehicle is overheated, refer to “If the engine overheats” on.
• Shift to P (for smart key system and Dual clutch transmission,

Intelligent Variable Transmis- sion) (if equipped)

• This warning message illuminates if you try to turn off the engine without the gear in the P (Park) position.
• At this time, the ENGINE START/STOP button turns to the ACC position.

Low key battery (for the smart key system) (if equipped)

• This warning message illuminates if the battery of the smart key is discharged when the ENGINE START/ STOP button changes to the OFF position.

Press the START button while turning the wheel (for the smart key system) (if equipped)

• This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not unlock normally when the ENGINE START/ STOP button is pressed.
• It means that you should press the ENGINE START/STOP button while turning the steering wheel right and left.

Press the clutch pedal to start engine (for a smart key system and manual transmission) (if equipped)

• This warning message illuminates if the ENGINE START/STOP button changes to the ACC position twice by pressing the button repeatedly without depressing the clutch pedal.
• It means that you should depress the clutch pedal to start the engine.

Press the brake pedal to start the engine (for the smart key system) (if equipped)

• This warning message illuminates if the ENGINE START/STOP button changes to the ACC position twice by pressing the button repeatedly without depressing the brake pedal.
• It means that you should depress the brake pedal to start the engine.

Key not in a vehicle (for smart key system) (if equipped)

• This warning message illuminates if the smart key is not in the vehicle when you press the ENGINE START/ STOP button.
• It means that you should always have the smart key with you.

Key not detected (for smart key system) (if equipped)

• This warning message illuminates if the smart key is not detected when you press the ENGINE START/STOP button.

Press the START button again (for smart key system) (if equipped)

• This warning message illuminates if you can not operate the ENGINE START/STOP button when there is a problem with the ENGINE START/ STOP button system.
• It means that you can start the engine by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button once more.
• If the warning illuminates each time you press the ENGINE START/STOP button, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer. Press the START button with the key (for the smart key system) (if equipped)
• This warning message illuminates if you press the ENGINE START/STOP button while the warning message “Key not detected” is illuminating.
• At this time, the immobilizer indicator light blinks.

Shift to P or N to start the engine (for the smart key system) (if equipped)

• This warning message illuminates if you try to start the engine with the shift gear not in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position.

NOTICE

• You can start the engine with the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position.
• But, for your safety, we recommend that you start the engine with the gear in the P (Park) position.

Low fuel

• This warning message is displayed if the fuel tank is almost out of fuel.
• When this message is displayed, the low fuel level warning light in the cluster will come on.
• It is recommended to look for the nearest fueling station and refuel as soon as possible.

Low washer fluid

• This warning message is displayed if the washer fluid level in the reservoir is nearly empty.
• Have the washer fluid reservoir refilled.

Check headlight LED (if equipped)

• This message is displayed if there is a problem with the LED headlamp.
• In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Device in wireless charger (if equipped)
This warning message will illuminate when the vehicle ignition is OFF and the smartphone is on the wireless charging pad in below two situations.

1. When the driver or passenger door is opened.
2. When one minute passed after the ignition had been turned OFF (and the door had not been opened for more than one minute).
   • For more details, refer to “Wireless smartphone charging system (if equipped)” on.

Battery discharging due to external electrical devices

• The vehicle can detect self-discharge of the battery due to over-current that is generated by unauthorized electrical devices such as dashboard camera (dash cam) mounting during parking.
• If the warning continues even after external electrical devices are removed, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

NOTICE

When there is a malfunction with the Electronic Stability Control (ESC), the Electronic Control Suspension (ECS) warning message may illuminate as well as the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator light.

Trip Computer

Trip information (trip computer)
The trip computer is a microcomputer-controlled driver information system that displays information related to driving.

Trip Modes

To change the trip mode, scroll the toggle the switch () on the steering wheel.

Drive Info display

This display shows the trip distance (1), the average fuel efficiency (2), and the instant fuel economy (3) information once per ignition cycle.

• Fuel efficiency is calculated after the vehicle has run for more than 300 meters (0.2 miles).
• If opening the driver’s door after turning off the engine or 3 minutes pass after restarting the engine, the Driving Information is reset.
• If you press the “OK” button for more than 1 second after the Driving Information is displayed, the information will be reset.
• If the engine is running, even when the vehicle is not in motion, the information will be accumulated.

Since Refueling

• This display shows the accumulated trip distance (1), the average fuel efficiency (2), and the instant fuel economy (3) after refuelling.
• Fuel efficiency is calculated after the vehicle has run for more than 300 meters (0.2 miles).
• After refuelling more than 6 litres and driving over 1 km/h, the Since Refuel- ing will reset to default automatically.
• If you press the “OK” button for more than 1 second after the Since Refueling is displayed, the information will be reset.
• If the engine is running, even when the vehicle is not in motion, the information will be accumulated.

Accumulated driving information mode

• This display shows the accumulated trip distance (1), the average fuel efficiency (2), and the instant fuel economy (3).
• Accumulated information is calculated after the vehicle has run for more than 300 meters (0.2 miles).
• If you press the “OK” button for more than 1 second after the Cumulative information is displayed, the information will be reset.
• If the engine is running, even when the vehicle is not in motion, the information will be accumulated.

Digital speedometer

• This digital speedometer display shows the speed of the vehicle.

Warning Messages

FAQs

Useful Link

View Full PDF: 2022 Kia Forte | Auto User Guide

2023 Kia Forte Specs, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)

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