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KIA Forte 2011 Owner's Manual

KIA Forte 2011 Owner's Manual (295 pages)

KIA Forte 2011

Brand: KIA | Category: Automobile | Size: 3.53 MB

Table of Contents

Introduction
1
Vehicle Break-In Process
2
Table of Contents
5
Your Vehicle at a Glance
6
- Interior Overview
  7
- Instrument Panel Overview
  8
- Engine Compartment
  9
- Knowing Your Vehicle
  10
- Key Operations
  11
- Keys
  11
Knowing Your Vehicle
11
- Restrictions in Handling Keys
  12
- Remote Keyless Entry /
  13
  - Battery Replacement
    14
  - Armed Stage
    15
  - Theft Alarm Stage
    15
  - Theft-Alarm System
    15
  - Disarmed Stage
    16
  - Opening the Trunk with the Alarm Armed
    16
- Immobilizer System /
  17
- Limp Home (Override) Procedure
  17
- Door Locks /
  19
- Window /
  23
  - Automatic Power Window
    24
  - Window Opening and Closing
    24
  - Curtain
    26
  - Power Window Lock Switch
    26
  - Driver’s Seat
    27
  - Front Passenger Seat
    27
  - Rear Seat
    27
  - Seat
    27
  - Front Seat Adjustment
    28
  - Steering Wheel
    28
  - Adjusting Height of the Driver’s Seat Cushion
    29
  - Adjusting the Seatback Recliner
    29
  - Warming the Front Seat
    31
  - Headrest Adjustment
    32
  - Armrest
    36
  - Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt
    37
- Safety Belts /
  37
- Fuel Filler Lid /
  81
Driving Your Vehicle
84
- Mirrors /
  84
Knowing Your Vehicle
84
- Manual Remote Control
  84
- Outside Rearview Mirror
  84
- Electric Remote Control
  85
- Folding the Outside Rearview Mirror
  85
- Day/Night Rearview Mirror
  86
- Outside Rearview Mirror Heater
  86
- Electric Type
  87
- Type a
  87
- Type B - with Compass and Homelink Wireless Control System
  87
- Homelink® Wireless Control System /
  88
- Programming Homelink®
  89
- Standard Programming
  89
- Gate Operator & Canadian Programming
  90
- Operating Homelink®
  90
- Rolling Code Programming
  90
- Erasing Homelink® Buttons
  91
- Reprogramming a Single Homelink® Button
  91
- Dome Light
  92
- Interior Lights /
  92
  - Map Light
    92
  - Center Console Storage
    93
  - Multi Box
    93
- Storage Compartment /
  93
  - Glove Box
    94
  - Sunglass Holder (if Equipped)
    94
  - Ashtrays
    95
  - Cigarette Lighter
    95
- Interior Features /
  95
  - Front
    96
  - Rear
    96
  - Power Socket (if Equipped)
    97
  - Sunvisor
    97
- Digital Clock
  98
- Sliding the Sunroo
  99
- Sunroof /
  99
  - Tilting the Sunroof
    99
  - In Case of an Emergency
    100
  - Sunshade
    100
- Luggage Net /
  101
- Resetting the Sunroof
  101
- Antenna /
  102
  - Fixed Rod Antenna
    102
  - Glass Antenna
    102
- Audio Remote Control /
  103
- AM Reception
  104
- Audio System /
  104
  - FM Reception
    104
  - How Car Audio Works
    104
  - Using a Cellular Phone or a Two-Way Radio
    105
  - Care of Cassette Tapes
    106
  - Care of Disc
    106
  - Stereo Radio Operation (M420)
    107
  - BAND Selector
    108
  - Power On-Off Control Knob
    108
  - TUNE/MODE Select Knob
    108
  - AUTO SEEK Select Button (Automatic Channel Selection)
    109
  - PRESET STATION Select Buttons
    109
  - SCAN Button
    109
  - Cassette Tape Player Operation (M420)
    110
  - DOLBY Button
    111
  - REPEAT (RPT) Button
    111
  - TAPE EJECT Button
    111
  - TAPE PROGRAM Button
    111
  - Stereo Radio Operation (M445)
    112
  - TUNE Select/Audio Control Knob
    113
  - CD SCAN Button
    114
  - EQ Button
    114
  - Compact Disc Player Operation (M445)
    115
  - CD EJECT Button
    116
  - CD Select Button
    116
  - FF/REW Button
    116
  - TRACK UP/DOWN Button
    116
  - Driving Your Vehicle
    117
  - Stereo Radio Operation (M455)
    118
  - Cassette Tape Player Operation (M455)
    121
  - AUTO MUSIC SEARCH (AMS) Button
    122
  - Stereo Radio Operation (M465)
    128
  - Cassette Tape Player Operation (M465)
    131
  - Compact Disc Player/CD Auto Changer Operation (M465) - Compatiable with MP3/WMA
    134
  - LOAD Button
    135
  - Playing CD Button
    135
  - SCROLL Button
    136
  - BOOKMARK (MARK) Button
    137
  - DISC UP/DOWN Button
    137
  - RANDOM (RDM) Button
    137
  - DIRECTORY SEARCH (DIR) Button
    138
  - FILE SEARCH Knob (TUNE Select Knob)
    138
  - Driving Your Vehicle
    139
- Hazard
  139
- Ignition Switch
  139
- Instrument Cluster
  139
  - Ignition SWITCH
    140
  - Ignition Switch and Anti-Theft Steering Column Lock
    140
  - Illuminated Ignition Switch
    140
  - Starting the Engine
    141
  - Manual Transaxle Operation
    142
  - Downshifting
    143
  - Automatic Transaxle Operation
    144
  - N (Neutral)
    145
  - P (Park)
    145
  - R (Reverse)
    145
  - Transaxle Ranges
    145
  - Sports Mode
    146
  - Ignition Key Interlock System
    147
  - Moving up a Steep Grade from a Standing Start
    147
  - Shift Lock System
    147
  - Shift-Lock Override
    147
  - Brake System
    148
  - In the Event of Brake Failure
    148
  - Power Brakes
    148
  - Disc Brakes Wear Indicator
    149
  - Power Adjustable Pedals
    149
  - Parking Brake
    150
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    152
  - Parking on Curbed Streets
    152
  - Power Steering
    154
  - Steering Wheel
    154
  - Tilt and Telescopic Steering
    154
  - Horn
    155
  - Cruise Control System
    156
  - To Set Cruise Control Speed
    156
  - To Cancel Cruise Control, Do One of the Following
    157
  - To Increase Cruise Control Set Speed
    157
  - To Turn Cruise Control Off, Do One of the Following
    157
  - To Decrease the Cruising Speed
    158
  - To Resume Cruising Speed at more than 40 Km/H (24 Mph)
    158
  - To Temporarily Accelerate with the Cruise Control on
    158
  - Electronic Stability Control
    159
  - ESC Operation
    159
  - ESC Operation off
    160
  - Indicator Light
    160
  - ESC off Usage
    161
  - Instrument Cluster
    162
  - Gauges
    163
  - Speedometer
    163
  - Tachometer
    163
  - Tripmeter
    163
  - Engine Temperature Gauge
    164
  - Fuel Gauge
    164
  - Trip Computer
    164
  - Driving Your Vehicle
    166
  - Instrument Panel Illumination
    167
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
    168
  - Engine Oil Pressure Warning
    168
  - Warning Lights / Audible Indicators
    168
  - Warnings and Indicators
    168
  - Charging System Warning
    169
  - Immobilizer Indicator
    169
  - Safety Belt Warning
    169
  - Shift Pattern Indicators
    169
  - Air Bag Warning
    170
  - Low Fuel Level Warning
    170
  - Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning
    170
  - ESC Indicator (Electronic Stability Control)
    171
  - ESC off Indicator
    171
  - Malfunction Indicator
    171
  - Auto Cruise Indicator
    172
  - Low Tire Pressure Indicator
    172
  - TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Malfunction Indicator
    172
  - Key Reminder Warning Chime
    173
  - Safety Belt Warning Chime
    173
  - Compass - Z-NAV Compass
    174
  - Back Warning System
    175
  - Non-Operational Conditions of Back Warning System
    176
  - Operation of the Back Warning System
    176
  - Battery Saver Function
    178
  - Lighting
    178
  - Lighting Control
    178
  - High - Beam Operation
    179
  - Front Fog Light
    180
  - Daytime Running Light
    181
  - Windshield Wipers
    181
  - Wires and Washers
    181
  - Windshield Washers
    183
- Rear Window Defroster
  184
  - Hazard Warning Flasher
    185
  - Manual Climate Control System
    186
  - Fan Speed Control Knob
    187
  - Mode Selection Knob
    187
  - Temperature Control Knob
    187
  - Instrument Panel Vents
    189
  - Air Intake Control Button
    190
  - Air Conditioning Button
    191
  - System Operation
    191
  - Air Conditioning System Operation Tips
    192
  - Automatic Climate Control System
    193
  - Automatic Operation
    194
  - Manual Operation
    195
  - Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
    201
  - Defogging Logic
    203
  - Driving Tips
    205
- Emission Control System
  206
- Fuel Requirements
  206
- Before Driving
  208
  - Before Entering Vehicle
    208
  - Before Starting
    208
  - Necessary Inspections
    208
- Suggestions for Economical Operation
  209
  - Hazardous Driving Conditions
    210
  - Rocking the Vehicle
    210
- Special Driving Conditions
  210
  - Driving at Night
    211
  - Driving in the Rain
    211
  - Winter Driving
    211
  - Driving in Flooded Areas
    212
- Trailer Towing
  213
  - Hitches
    214
  - Safety Chains
    214
  - Trailer Brakes
    214
  - Backing up
    215
  - Driving with a Trailer
    215
  - Following Distance
    215
  - Making Turns
    215
  - Driving on Grades
    216
  - Parking on Hills
    216
  - Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    217
  - Overloading
    218
- Driving Tips
  219
- Label Information
  219
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
  219
- Engine Number
  220
- Tire Specification / Pressure Label
  220
In Case of an Emergency
221
- Overheating
  222
- Road Warning
  222
- Emergency Starting
  223
- Jump Starting
  223
- Connecting Jumper Cables
  224
- Jump Starting Procedure
  224
- Push-Starting
  225
- Electrical Circuit Protection
  226
- Fuse Replacement
  226
- Fuses
  226
- Engine Compartment/Main Fuse Replacement
  228
- Fuse Box
  228
- Fuse/Relay Panel Description
  229
- In Case of an Emergency
  230
- Driver-Side Knee Bolster
  231
- Memory Fuse
  232
- Towing
  233
- Tie-Down Hook
  234
- Front Towing Hook
  235
- Tires Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
  238
- TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Malfunction
  239
- Changing a Tire with TPMS
  240
- If You Have a Flat Tire
  242
- Changing Tires
  244
- Jacking Instructions
  244
- Tire Replacemen
  244
Maintenance
248
- Maintenance Services
  249
- Engine Control System
  250
- Maintenance Schedule
  250
- Chassis and Body
  251
- Chart Symbols
  253
- Owner Maintenance
  254
- Owner Maintenance Schedule
  254
- Owner Maintenance Precautions
  255
- Air Cleaner
  256
- Brake Fluid Reservoir
  256
- Engine Oil Filler Cap
  256
- Engine Coolant Reservoir
  257
- Checking the Engine Oil Level
  258
- Engine Oil
  258
- Checking the Coolant Level
  259
- Engine Cooling System
  259
- Engine Coolant
  260
- Checking Brake Fluid Level
  261
- Checking the Compressor Drive Belt
  262
- Checking the Power Steering Fluid Level
  262
- Drive Belts
  262
- Power Steering Hose
  262
- Checking the Automatic Transaxle Fluid Level
  263
- Body Lubrication
  264
- Changing Automatic Transaxle Fluid
  264
- Checking the Washer Fluid Level
  264
- Lubricants and Fluids
  264
- Air Cleaner
  265
- Element Cleaning
  265
- Climate Control Air Filter
  266
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  267
- Wiper Blade Maintenance
  267
- Wiper Blades
  267
- Battery
  268
- Battery Recharging
  269
- Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures
  271
- Tire Care
  271
- Tires and Wheels
  271
- Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
  272
- Tire Rotation
  273
- Compact Spare Tire Replacement
  274
- Tire Replacement
  274
- Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
  274
- Wheel Replacement
  275
- Tire Maintenance
  276
- Tire Sidewall Labeling
  276
- Index
  277
- Tire Traction
  276
- Tire Terminology and Definitions
  279
- All Season Tires
  281
- Snow Tires
  281
- Summer Tires
  281
- Lubricant Specifications
  282
- Recommended Lubricants
  282
- Recommended SAE Viscosity Number
  282
- Exterior Care
  283
- Exterior General Caution
  283
- Finish Maintenance
  283
- Aluminum Wheel Maintenance
  284
- Bright-Metal Maintenance
  284
- Finish Damage Repair
  284
- Underbody Maintenance
  284
- Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing
  285
- Cleaning the Upholstery and Interior Trim
  285
- Interior Care
  285
- Interior General Precautions
  285
Specifications
286
- Dimensions
  287
- Tires
  287
- Electrical System
  288
- Capacities
  289
- Light Bulbs
  290
- Index
  291

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KIA Forte 2011 Owner's Manual

KIA Forte 2011 Owner's Manual (342 pages)

KIA Forte 2011

Brand: KIA | Category: Automobile | Size: 7.58 MB

Table of Contents

Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior Overview

10
- Introduction
  5
- How to Use this Manual
  5
- Fuel Requirements
  6
- Vehicle Break-In Process
  7
- Indicator Symbols on the Instrument Cluster
  8
- Your Vehicle at a Glance
  9
  - Table of Contents
    10
  - Interior Overview
    10
  - Instrument Panel Overview
    11
  - Seat
    14
  - Safety Features of Your Vehicle
    15
  - Seat
    15
  - Seat Belts
    15
  - Features of Your Vehicle
    16
    
    Seat Warmer*
    20
    
    Seat Belts
    27
  - Child Restraint System
    39
- Passenger's Air Bag
  60
4 Features of Your Vehicle

75
- Door Locks
  86
- Central Door Lock Switch*
  87
  - Tailgate (5 Door Vehicle)
    92
- Power Window Lock Button*
  95
  - Fuel Filler Lid
    99
  - Steering Wheel
    106
- Horn
  108
  - Instrument Cluster
    113
- Wiper/Washer
  137
  - Wipers and Washers
    137
  - Interior Light
    140
- Front Wiper Deicer Button*
  142
- Climate Control System
  143
  - Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
    159
  - Manual Climate Control System
    159
  - Automatic Climate Control System
    160
  - Storage Compartment
    162
  - Interior Features
    164
- Power Outlet*
  165
- Digital Clock
  166
- Audio*
  168
  - Audio System
    168
- Steering Wheel Audio Control*
  169
5 Driving Your Vehicle

207
- Driving Your Vehicle
  208
  - Before Driving
    209
  - Key Positions
    210
- Accelerator Pedal
  215
  - Starting the Engine
    215
- Clutch Pedal*
  215
- Brake Pedal
  229
  - Brake System
    229
  - Economical Operation
    243
  - Special Driving Conditions
    245
- Winter Driving
  249
  - Trailer Towing
    251
- Vehicle Load Limit
  252
- Vehicle Weight
  257
  - What to Do in an Emergency
    258
  - Road Warning
    259
  - In Case of an Emergency While Driving
    259
  - If the Engine will Not Start
    260
  - Emergency Starting
    261
  - If the Engine Overheats
    263
  - Maintenance
    276
- Brake/Clutch* Fluid Reservoir
  277
  - Air Cleaner
    277
- Engine Oil Dipstick
  277
- Engine Oil Filler Cap
  277
- Fuse Box
  277
- Negative Battery Terminal
  277
- Positive Battery Terminal
  277
- Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
  277
  - Maintenance Services
    278
  - Owner Maintenance
    279
  - Maintenance Schedule
    281
  - Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items
    285
  - Engine Oil
    288
  - Engine Coolant
    289
  - Washer Fluid
    294
- Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
  277
- If Equipped
  296
  - Wiper Blades
    296
  - Climate Control Air Filter
    296
  - Appearance Care
    323
  - Emission Control System
    329
  - Specifications & Consumer Information
    332
  - Bulb Wattage
    333
  - Tires and Wheels
    334
  - Recommended Lubricants and Capacities
    335
    
    Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)
    337
    
    Vehicle Certification Label
    337
  - Tire Specification and Pressure Label
    338
  - Engine Number
    338

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