Kia Forte 2015 User manual

2015

Peter Schreyer
President and Chief Design Officer,
Kia Motors Corporation
Kia’s design is more than shapes, lines and surfaces.
It is a sharing of unexpected new and pleasant
experiences.
To ensure that the 2015 Kia Forte exceeds the
highest standards of design, technology and quality,
Peter Schreyer — one of the world’s top 3 automotive
designers — thoroughly oversees every aspect in its
design direction. For Schreyer, each element should
bear the ‘absolute purity’ in order to create the design
as a whole. The ‘simplicity’ philosophy is at the core of
Kia’s creative language.
Exceeding expectations.

Perhaps you never thought innovation, technical excellence and
exceptional style could all come together in an affordable passenger car.
But they do, and Forte will take you to places you’ve only imagined.
The 2015 Kia Forte sedan brings luxury features, spacious comfort and a
beautifully controlled ride together in an elegantly styled automobile.
The coupe-like roofline and wide stance provide a sporty yet sophisticated
look to the Forte sedan. So, too, do its lighting systems, including Xenon
high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights and LED light bar taillights – two
luxury car features that are standard on SX models.
Add some extraordinary to your life.
3, 4. See endnotes on page 23.
DIGItALLy ADVANceD
UVO Powered by Microsoft®3
is an available entertainment,
communication and information
system that gives you hands-
free, voice-activated control over
the audio system, music selection
and your Bluetooth®4-enabled
cell phone.
chOIce OF eNGINeS
The 2015 Forte sedan is available with two four-cylinder
engines. LX models feature a standard 1.8-litre engine
that produces 145 horsepower with enthusiasm and
remarkable quietness. Step up to the EX or SX and the
power steps up with you in the form of a smooth and
robust 2.0-litre, 173-horsepower engine with gasoline
direct injection (GDI). Forte5 and Koup SX models come
with the added performance of Kia’s 201-horsepower,
1.6-litre twin scroll turbocharged engine.
SMArt AND LUXUrIOUS
For 2015, the Forte stands out with a long list
of smart and luxurious features you wouldn’t
expect in a compact car, including a standard
audio system with voice recognition; an
available heated steering wheel; an available
10-way power heated/air-cooled driver seat;
and available dual-stage heated rear seats on
Forte
5 and sedan models.

Ever dream of owning a car that screams youthful exuberance with its stunning looks, dynamic
performance and high-tech amenities? Well, the wait is over. Get ready to unleash the thrill-seeker inside
you with the 2015 Forte Koup from Kia.
Exhilaration guaranteed.
A carbon-fibre patterned bumper bar and rear diffuser
panel along with dual stainless steel, sport-tuned
exhaust tips provide a sportier and more aggressive
look. Available on Forte
5 and Koup SX models.
ADJUStABLe FLeXSteertM
Kia’s available advanced FlexSteerTM system allows you to
select the level of steering feedback that best suits your
driving style – Normal for everyday driving, Sport for a
heavier feel and Comfort for a lighter, luxurious feel.
PUSh-BUttON StArt
Start or stop the engine at the push of a
button with the available Smart Key remote,
even with the key fob in a pocket or purse.
The available ball-type 6-speed
manual transmission shifter knob
offers slick shifting and a sportier
look and feel.
In full SX trim – including standard
18-inch alloy wheels, sport-tuned
suspension and a 201-horspower,
1.6-litre twin-scroll turbocharged
engine – the Koup packs the kind of
performance that makes for
pure excitement.

With up to 657 litres (23.2 cubic feet) of cargo
space and an available 1.6L turbocharged
engine, the Forte
5 is perfect for everything
from long family journeys to a lively night out
on the town.
Searching for that hard-to-find combination of stunning exterior styling and sensible functionality?
Look no further. The 2015 Forte
5 will instantly convince you that this is not your average hatchback.
Practicality meets panache.
International model shown.

AIr-cOOLeD DrIVer SeAt. For added comfort
in warm weather, the 2015 Forte sedan SX
and Forte
5 and Koup SX Luxury models are
equipped with a standard air-cooled driver
seat that circulates refreshing air through the
leather seating surfaces.
POWer SUNrOOF.The power tilt and sliding sunroof lets you enjoy driving in natural light
and the open air any time you choose, and is available on all Forte models.
Spacious sophistication.
reAr AIr VeNtILAtION.Back seat passengers
can also enjoy cool air circulation thanks to
rear air vents positioned at the back of the
centre console.
reAr ceNtre ArMreSt. Backseat passengers
can enjoy drinks without any worry of spillage
with this convenient flip-down centre armrest
with built-in cup holders. This feature is
available on all Forte models.
cOOLING GLOVeBOX. Keep beverages nicely
chilled on family road trips with Forte’s
cooling glovebox – a standard convenience on
all SX models.
FOLDING reAr SeAtS. 60:40 split folding
rear seats provide passenger and cargo load
flexibility – a standard convenience on all
Forte models.
With its long wheelbase and well thought-out use of space,
every occupant will enjoy Forte’s roomy interior. Available soft-
touch materials and carbon fibre patterned trim are among the
finishing touches that give the entire cabin a high-quality, modern
feel. Split-folding rear seats are standard on all models and provide
the flexibility to handle various passenger and cargo loads.
the heAt IS ON.Take the chill out of
Canadian winters with heated front seats.
Standard on Forte sedan LX+ and above
models. Forte sedan SX and Forte
5 SX Luxury
also come with the added comfort of heated
rear seats.

PUSh BUttON StArt.
There’s no need to search
for the ignition key when
you have the luxury of
Forte’s available Smart
Key keyless push-button
ignition switch.
The driver-oriented cockpit, featuring an intuitive instrument and
switch layout, is the perfect blend of functionality and style. The centre
fascia is angled toward the driver, while the distinctive wave-like motif of
the dashboard completes the overall look.
Enhanced ergonomics for
maximum control.
AUtOMAtIc cOMFOrt.
Forte’s available dual-
zone automatic climate
control provides the driver
and front passenger with
separate temperature
settings for individual,
just-right comfort all year
round.
WArM ON the hANDS.
Stave off the cold with a
heated steering wheel, just
one of the many features
available on Forte SX and
SX Luxury models.
PADDLe ShIFterS.The
sporty paddle shifters
on the steering column
allow you to change gears
without having to take your
hands off of the steering
wheel. A standard feature
on all Forte SX models with
automatic transmission.
OVerheAD SUNGLASSeS
hOLDer. S tore your
sunglasses just above
head level for easy access
while driving. A standard
convenience on all Forte
models.
2, 3, 4, 5. See endnotes on page 23.
SWeet, SWeet MUSIc.The standard
AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system fills the
air with high-fidelity sound and includes
three trial months of SiriusXMTM satellite
radio.2In addition, all Forte audio
systems come with standard hands-free
Bluetooth®4 connectivity, internal music
storage, and voice-recognition technology
for control of various system functions.
eNtertAINING AND INFOrMING. UVO
Powered by Microsoft®3 is an available
entertainment, communication and
information system that gives you voice-
activated control over the audio system and
your MP3 player. The system’s touch screen
also acts as the display for the vehicle’s
rearview camera.5

The 2015 Forte is equipped with standard
Bluetooth®wireless technology to provide
hands-free calling connectivity with
Bluetooth-enabled cell phones.
Home of 100% commercial-free music, news,
talk, entertainment, traffic, weather and data,
To find out more about SiriusXM satellite radio,
speak to your Kia dealer or visit siriusxm.ca
What could be simpler than using your voice or a touch screen to
control the onboard navigation and entertainment systems on your new
Forte? Kia’s available multimedia interface combines a dynamic display
and brilliant graphics with touch screen gestures and speech recognition
technology for precise control of multiple systems and functions.
Simply connected.
4, 5. See endnotes for details. Screen information may vary.
tOUch-ScreeN techNOLOGy
A bright LCD touch screen features smartphone-like controls that respond
with a touch of your finger.
MeDIA AND MUSIc INteGrAtION
The interface provides hands-free connectivity for your Bluetooth®4-enabled
cell phone and supports digital music streaming from your MP3 player or
USB-connected music sources, as well as the system’s internal hard drive.
Your music is accompanied by extra-large album artwork on the screen.
reArVIeW cAMerA DISPLAy 5
When you shift into reverse, the multimedia interface automatically displays
a high-resolution image from the vehicle’s rearview camera. Like an extra
set of eyes, it shows you what you might not see in the rearview mirror or
by looking over your shoulder.
ONBOArD NAVIGAtION 4
Forte’s available onboard navigation system is also fully integrated with the
multimedia interface. Call-up a destination, find a point of interest or type in
an address on the touch screen and Forte will take you there.

VehIcLe StABILIty MANAGeMeNt
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
monitors Forte’s response to your throttle,
brake and steering inputs in tight corners
and evasive-manoeuvre situations. If your
steering input and the vehicle’s response
are out of sync, VSM briefly takes over to
restore stability through precise brake,
electric steering and engine control
interventions.
trActION cONtrOL
Forte’s standard Traction
Control System (TCS) senses
wheel spin during acceleration
and uses engine-torque
reduction and pulsed braking to
slow the spinning wheel(s) and
transfer torque to the wheels
that have the most traction.
ANtI-LOcK BrAKING SySteM
ABS provides the foundation
for Forte’s active safety
systems. It helps provide
greater vehicle control when
stopping in difficult conditions,
such as wet, slippery or
snow-covered roads.
hILL-StArt ASSISt cONtrOL
To help keep you from rolling
backward when starting off on
a steep hill, Hill Assist Control
(HAC) automatically maintains
braking pressure for up to two
seconds after you take your
foot off the brake pedal –
enough time for engine power
to move you forward.
eNhANceD
cOLLISION SAFety
Forte’s new platform
provides added strength
and protection to help
maintain the integrity
of the passenger
compartment in frontal,
side and rear impacts.
LAtch SySteM
Forte comes equipped
with an industry-standard
LATCH (Lower Anchors
and Tethers for CHildren)
safety system that makes
it easier to securely install
a compatible child safety
seat in any of the three
rear seating positions.
SeAt BeLt PreteNSIONerS. Seat belt
pretensioners automatically tighten the
driver and front passenger’s seat belts
in the event that a crash occurs to help
prevent or reduce injury.
Combining a range of passive and active safety features,
the 2015 Forte will give you a reassuring sense of security. A
comprehensive airbag system and seat belt pretensioners protect
you in the event of a collision.
An available rearview camera gives you a view of objects and
obstacles behind you when you’re backing up and helps to make
parking in tight spaces a breeze.
Safety and peace of mind.
reArVIeW cAMerA.5Standard on all Forte EX
and SX models, the rearview camera gives you
a view of objects and obstacles behind you
when you’re backing up. Images are displayed
on the LCD screen of the UVO system or
navigation system, depending on how your
vehicle is equipped.
1, 5. See endnotes on page 23.
SIX StANDArD AIrBAGS
Forte protects you and your
family with advanced dual front,
side impact and curtain airbags
with finely tuned sensors for the
best possible performance. In
combination, they help protect
against head and chest injuries in
moderate to severe impacts.1

FEATURES
Exterior
LX EX SX LX EX SX EX SX
15" steel wheels with full covers
–– ––– ––
16" alloy wheels
+– – – – – –
17" machine-finished alloy wheels
–  –––
18" machine-finished alloy wheels
7
––– –––
P195/65 R15 tires
–– ––– ––
P205/55 R16 tires
+– – – – – –
P215/45 R17 tires
–  –––
P225/40R18 tires
7
––– –––
Tire mobility kit
  
Sport-tuned suspension
––– –––
Automatic headlights
–  –   
LED front positioning lights
–  –   
Xenon high-intensity discharge headlights
– – – –
LUX
–
LUX
Fog lights
+    ––
LED ‘halo-style’ projection fog lights
––– –––
LED lightbar taillights
– – – – –
Solar glass
  
Power tilt and sliding sunroof
   
LUX

LUX
Body-coloured sideview mirrors
  ––
Piano black sideview mirrors
––– –––
Power heated side mirrors
  
Side mirror LED signal repeaters
+  
Auto-folding side mirrors
–  –   
Body-coloured door handles
– – – – – –
Body-coloured door handles with chrome accents
–  –––
Piano black door handles with chrome accents
––– –––
Stainless steel exhaust tip
–    ––
Dual stainless steel exhaust tips
––– –––
Black and chrome grille surround
––– ––– –
Black and chrome sport grille surround
––– –––
Dark metallic colour inserted grille
  – – 
Piano black bumper bar and rear diffuser panel
––– ––– –
Carbon-fiber patterned bumper bar and rear diffuser panel
––– –––
Variable intermittant front wipers
  
Heated windshield wiper
+  
Rear window defroster
  
Aeroblade windshield wipers
– – – – –
Rear wiper
–––  – –
Spoiler
–––  – –
Front and rear splash guards
  

= Standard

= Available – = Not Available += Plus package LUX = Luxury package AT = With automatic transmission only MT = With manual transmission only
Forte Forte 5 Forte Koup
Safety
Dual front advanced impact airbags
  
Dual front seat-mounted side impact airbags
  
Dual full-length side impact curtain airbags
  
Height adjustable front and rear headrests
  
4-wheel disc brakes
  
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  
Electronic stability control (ESC)
  
Vehicle stability management (VSM)
  
Hill assist control (HAC)
  
Traction control system (TCS)
  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
–  –   
Rearview camera
5
–  –   
Rear child safety door locks
  – –
Rear seat lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH)
  
Impact-sensing auto door unlock
  
Low washer fluid indicator
  
Comfort & Convenience
LX EX SX LX EX SX EX SX
Air conditioning AT
  
Dual-zone automatic climate control
– – – – –
Rear cooling ventilation
+  
Auto-defog system with Clean Air
TM
ionizer
– – – – –
Dot-matrix type LCD instrument cluster
–– – ––
Enhanced LCD/TFT Supervision instrument cluster
– – – –
LUX
–
LUX
Driver selectable user settings
–  –   
Power door locks
  
Remote keyless entry with panic function AT
  
Smart Key with push button start
– – – – –
4-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3/Satellite
2
stereo
–– ––– ––
6-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3/Satellite
2
stereo AT
  
UVO infotainment system
3
–– –    
Navigation system with multimedia interface
4
– – – –
LUX
–
LUX
AUX & USB audio inputs
  
Voice-activated Bluetooth
®
wireless technology
4
  
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
  
Steering wheel mounted cruise control
+  
Steering wheel mounted paddle shifters
– – – –
AT
–
AT
Electric power steering (EPS)
  
FlexSteer
TM
driver selectable steering assist
–  –   
Heated steering wheel
– – – –
LUX
–
LUX
Tilt & telescoping steering column
  
Power windows
6
  
Express down driver window
  – – –
Express up/down front windows
+  
Obstacle-detecting front windows
+  
Front console dual cup holders
  
Dual front console 12V power outlets
  
Sliding front tray cover
  
Centre console armrest with storage compartment
  
Sliding centre console armrest
+  
Rear seat centre armrest with cup holder
–  –   
Map light with sunglass holder
  
Welcome lighting system
– – – – –
Illuminated sun visors
  
Trip computer
  
Cooling glove box
– – – – –
Active ECO system AT AT

AT

AT AT AT
Forte Forte 5 Forte Koup
Seating & Trim
Cloth seats
  – 
Leather seats
– – – –
LUX
–
LUX
Heated front seats
+  
Heated rear seats
– – – –
LUX
– –
Air-cooled driver’s seat
– – – –
LUX
–
LUX
Manual driver’s seat with walk-in device
––– –––  
10-way power adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support
– – – –
LUX
– –
Height adjustable driver’s seat
  
Driver’s seat memory function
– – – –
LUX
– –
Seatbelt extension guide
––– –––  
Soft polyurethane steering wheel & gear shift knob
– – – – – –
Leather-wrapped steering wheel & gear shift knob
–  –   
Ball-type manual gear shift knob
––– ––
MT
–
MT
Carbon fibre patterned trim
–  –   
Soft touch interior trim
–  –   
Alloy sport pedals
– – – – –
60:40 split folding rear seat
  