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2022 Kia Forte Owners Manual - Mirrors



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

Outside rearview mirror

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). The mirror heads can be folded to prevent damage during an automatic car wash or when passing through a narrow street.

The right outside rearview mirror is convex. Objects seen in the mirror are closer than they appear.

Use your interior rearview mirror or direct observation to determine the actual distance of following vehicles when changing lanes.

CAUTION - Rearview mirror

Do not scrape ice off the mirror face; this may damage the surface of the glass. If ice should restrict movement of the mirror, do not force the mirror for adjustment. To remove ice, use a deicer spray, or a sponge or soft cloth with very warm water.

WARNING - Mirror adjustment

Do not adjust or fold the outside rearview mirrors while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control.

Remote control

Electric type

The electric remote control mirror switch allows you to adjust the position of the left and right outside rearview mirrors. To adjust the position of either mirror, the ignition switch should be in the ACC or ON position.

To adjust the position of either mirror, move the R or L switch (1) to select the right side mirror or the left side mirror, then press a corresponding point (▲) on the mirror adjustment control to position the selected mirror up, down, left or right.

CAUTION - Outside mirror

  • The mirrors stop moving when they reach the maximum adjusting angles, but the motor continues to operate while the switch is pressed. Do not press the switch longer than necessary, as the motor may be damaged.
  • Do not attempt to adjust the outside rearview mirror by hand. Doing so may damage the parts.

Folding the outside rearview mirror

Electric type (if equipped)

To fold the outside rearview mirror, press the button (1).

To unfold it, press the button again.

1 The mirror will fold or unfold when the door is locked or unlocked by the folding key or smart key.

2 The mirror will fold or unfold when the door is locked or unlocked by the button on the outside door handle with a smart key in possesion. (if equipped)

3 The mirror will unfold when you approach the vehicle (all doors closed and locked) with a smart key in possession. (if equipped)

• Auto Folding function

The mirror will fold or unfold automatically as follows :

- For type A cluster (refer to this section “INSTRUMENT CLUSTER”)

If you press the outside mirror folding button (1) for 5 seconds or more, the function will turn On or Off. When you turn on the function, a warning sound will be heard once; when you turn off the function, the warning sound will be heard twice.

The 1 and 2 in the left explanation is have on/off function, and the 3 is haven't on/off function.

- For type B, C cluster (refer to this section “INSTRUMENT CLUSTER”)

You can turn the function On or Off in the cluster user settings menu.

✽ NOTICE - Electric type outside rearview mirror

The electric type outside rearview mirror operates even though the ignition switch is in the OFF position. However, to prevent unnecessary battery discharge, do not adjust the mirrors longer than necessary while the engine is not running.

CAUTION

Do no fold an electric type outside rearview mirror by hand. Doing so could cause motor failure.

Manual type

To fold outside rearview mirror, grasp the housing of the mirror and then fold it toward the rear of the vehicle.


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