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Kia Seltos: LCD display modes / User Settings mode

Kia Seltos User Settings mode on LCD display

In the Kia Seltos User Settings mode, you can customize several vehicle functions directly through the instrument cluster. This menu allows the driver to adjust cluster preferences, lighting behavior, door functions, convenience features, units, language, and reset options.

Driver Assistance
Cluster
Lights
Door
Convenience
Units
Language
Reset

The available information and settings may differ depending on the systems and equipment installed in your Kia Seltos.

1. Driver Assistance

Items	Explanation
Driving Convenience	Smart Cruise Control Highway Driving Assist Highway Auto Speed Change These functions help support more convenient driving in the Kia Seltos when the applicable systems are equipped and active.
Speed Limit	Select Country Speed Limit Offset Speed Limit Assist/Speed Limit Warning/Off Use this menu to select the desired speed limit assistance function and related display or warning behavior.
Warning Methods	Warning Volume - High/Medium/Low This setting allows you to choose the warning volume level used by supported Kia Seltos driver assistance systems.
Driver Attention Warning	Leading Vehicle Departure Alert This function can notify the driver when the vehicle ahead begins moving, depending on equipment and operating conditions.
Driving Safety	Forward Safety Forward Safety Warning Timing - Standard/Late Lane Safety Blind-Spot Safety Exit Safety These settings allow the driver to adjust selected safety assistance features in the Kia Seltos, including forward, lane, blind-spot, and exit-related alerts where available.
Parking Safety	Parking Distance Warning Auto On Rear Cross-Traffic Safety Use these settings to configure parking-related assistance features that help alert the driver to nearby obstacles or crossing traffic when applicable.

* The information provided may differ depending on which systems are applicable to your Kia Seltos.

2. Cluster

Items	Explanation
Cluster Theme	Link to Drive Mode/Theme A/Theme B/Theme C This setting allows you to select the preferred visual theme for the Kia Seltos instrument cluster.
Wiper/Lights Display	Use this option to activate or deactivate the wiper and lights display in the cluster.
Icy Road Warning	Use this option to activate or deactivate the icy road warning, which can help alert the driver when outside conditions may be slippery.
Welcome Sound	This setting activates or deactivates the welcome sound played by the Kia Seltos when the feature is available.

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

3. Lights

Items	Explanation
Illumination	Level 1~20 This setting adjusts the brightness level of the Kia Seltos instrument panel illumination.
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. This feature is useful for quick lane changes or short signaling without holding the lever.
Headlight Delay	If this item is checked, the headlight escort function will be activated, keeping the headlights on briefly after the Kia Seltos is turned off.
High Beam Assist	If this item is checked, High Beam Assist will be activated when the system conditions are met.

* The information provided may differ depending on which functions are applicable to your Kia Seltos.

4. Door

Items	Explanation
Auto Lock	The Auto Lock menu controls how the Kia Seltos door locking function operates, depending on the available vehicle settings.

Enable on Shift: All doors of the Kia Seltos will automatically lock when the vehicle is shifted from P (Park) to R (Reverse), N (Neutral), or D (Drive), while the engine is ON.

Enable on Speed: All doors will automatically lock when the Kia Seltos speed exceeds 9.3 mph (15 km/h).

Auto Unlock

On Shift to P: All doors will automatically unlock when the gear selector is shifted to P (Park), while the engine is ON.
On Key Out/Vehicle Off: All doors will automatically unlock when the ENGINE START/STOP button is set to the OFF position or when the ignition key is removed from the ignition switch.
Off: The automatic door unlock function will be canceled.

2 Press Unlock

This setting activates or deactivates the 2 Press Unlock function. Press the door unlock button once to unlock only the driver's door, then press it again within 4 seconds to unlock the remaining doors of the Kia Seltos.

Horn Feedback

This setting activates or deactivates horn feedback when the door is locked with the folding key.

Power Liftgate

This setting activates or deactivates the Kia Seltos power liftgate, if the vehicle is equipped with this feature.

Power Liftgate Opening Speed

Fast/Normal

This setting adjusts the opening speed of the power liftgate for easier access to the cargo area.

Power Liftgate Opening Height

Full Open/Level 3, 2, 1/User Height Setting

This setting adjusts how high the power liftgate opens. It can be useful when parking the Kia Seltos in garages or areas with limited overhead clearance.

Smart Liftgate

This setting activates or deactivates the Smart Liftgate function, allowing convenient cargo access when the system conditions are met.

Remote Window Control

This setting activates or deactivates remote window control for the Kia Seltos, allowing supported window operation from outside the vehicle.

* The information provided may differ depending on which systems are applicable to your Kia Seltos.

5. Convenience

Items	Explanation
Rear Occupant Alert	If this item is checked, the Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) display will be activated. This feature helps remind the driver to check the rear seats before leaving the Kia Seltos.
Service Interval	Enable Service Interval/Adjust Interval/Reset This menu allows service interval reminders to be enabled, adjusted, or reset according to the maintenance schedule.
Oil Change Reminder	If this item is checked, the oil change reminder will be activated to help track regular engine oil maintenance.
Auto Rear Wiper (in R)	If this item is checked, the rear wiper will operate automatically when reverse gear is selected, helping improve rear visibility in wet conditions.
Vehicle Auto-Shut Off	60min./30min.: Sets the Kia Seltos vehicle auto shut-off timer. Off: The vehicle auto shut-off operation will be canceled. This setting can help prevent unnecessary engine operation when the vehicle is left running for an extended period.

* The information provided may differ depending on which functions are applicable to your Kia Seltos.

6. Units

Items	Explanation
Speed Unit	MPH or km/h Selects the speedometer unit displayed in the Kia Seltos instrument cluster.
Temperature Unit	°F/°C Selects the outside temperature unit shown on the vehicle display.
Fuel Economy Unit	US gallon, UK gallon or L/100km, km/L Selects the fuel economy unit used in the Kia Seltos trip and efficiency displays.
Tire Pressure Unit	psi, kPa, bar Selects the tire pressure unit shown in the tire pressure information display.

* The information provided may differ depending on which functions are applicable to your Kia Seltos.

7. Language

Items	Explanation
Language	This menu allows you to select the display language used in the Kia Seltos cluster and related menus.

8. Reset

Items	Explanation
Reset	You can reset the menus in User Settings mode. All User Settings menus will return to factory defaults, except for language and service interval settings.

LCD display modes

Trip information (trip computer)

Other information:

Kia Seltos SP2 (2021-2026) Owner's Manual: Vehicle Auto Shut-off system

The Vehicle Auto Shut-off system in the Kia Seltos is designed to turn the vehicle off automatically after a selected period of time. This feature helps reduce unnecessary fuel use and energy consumption, and it also helps lower the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) exposure when the vehicle is left running while parked.

Kia Seltos SP2 (2021-2026) Owner's Manual: Highway Driving Assist (HDA)

Highway Driving Assist (HDA) in the Kia Seltos is designed to help detect vehicles and lane markings ahead. When operating on supported highways, it can help maintain distance from the vehicle ahead, maintain the set speed, and help keep the Kia Seltos centered in the lane. NOTICE HDA is available only on controlled-access roads of certain highways.