Kia Forte 2019 Manuals

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Kia Forte 2019 Owner's Manual (550 pages)

Brand: Kia | Category: Automobile | Size: 12.22 MB

Table of Contents

3
- How to Use this Manual
  
  5
- Fuel Requirements
  
  6
- Gasoline Containing Alcohol and Methanol
  
  6
- Do Not Use Methanol
  
  8
- Fuel Additives
  
  8
- Operation in Foreign Countries
  
  8
- Vehicle Break-In Process
  
  9
- Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
  
  10
Your Vehicle at a Glance

11
- Exterior Overview
  12
- Interior Overview
  14
- Instrument Panel Overview
  15
- Engine Compartment
  16
Safety Features of Your Vehicle

17
- Important Safety Precautions
  18
- Control Your Speed
  19
- Seat
  20
  - Front Seat Adjustment -Manual
    23
  - Front Seat Adjustment - Power
    24
  - Headrest (for Front Seat)
    26
  - Seatback Pocket
    29
- Seat Belts
  34
  - Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt
    41
  - Seat Belt Precautions
    44
  - Care of Seat Belts
    46
- Child Restraint System (CRS)
  48
- Driver's Front Air Bag
  74
  - Side Air Bag
    76
  - Curtain Air Bag
    78
  - SRS Care
    84
- Bag-Equipped Vehicle
  85
Features of Your Vehicle

86
- Smart Key
  
  89
  - Smart Key Functions
    91
  - Smart Key Precautions
    93
- Keys
  
  89
  - Key Operations
    89
  - Record Your Key Number
    89
- Remote Keyless Entry
  
  95
- Theft-Alarm System
  
  101
  - Armed Stage
    101
  - Theft-Alarm Stage
    102
  - Disarmed Stage
    103
- Door Locks
  
  104
- Trunk
  
  109
  - Opening the Trunk
    109
  - Closing the Trunk
    110
  - Emergency Trunk Safety Release
    110
- Smart Trunk
  
  111
- Windows
  
  115
  - Power Windows
    116
  - Power Window Lock Button
    119
- Hood
  
  120
  - Opening the Hood
    120
  - Closing the Hood
    121
  - Hood Open Warning
    121
- Fuel Filler Lid
  
  123
  - Opening the Fuel Filler Lid
    123
  - Closing the Fuel Filler Lid
    123
- Sunroof
  
  126
  - Sunroof Open Warning
    127
  - Sliding the Sunroof
    128
  - Tilting the Sunroof
    129
  - Sunshade
    130
  - Resetting the Sunroof
    130
- Steering Wheel
  
  132
  - Electric Power Steering (EPS)
    132
  - Tilt and Telescopic Steering
    133
  - Horn
    134
  - Heated Steering Wheel
    134
- Mirrors
  
  136
  - Inside Rearview Mirror
    136
  - Outside Rearview Mirror
    137
  - Instrument Cluster Control
    141
  - LCD Window Control
    142
  - Gauges
    143
  - Transmission Shift Indicator
    146
- LCD Windows
  
  148
  - Over View
    148
  - Trip Information (Trip Computer)
    148
  - Distance to Empty
    148
  - LCD Modes (for Type B, C Cluster)
    154
  - Service Mode
    155
  - User Settings Mode (for Type B, C Cluster)
    156
- Warning and Indicator Lights
  
  165
  - Warning Lights
    165
  - Indicator Lights
    175
- Parking Distance Warning-Reverse
  
  181
- Rear View Monitor
  
  184
- Lighting
  
  185
  - Battery Saver Function
    185
  - Daytime Running Light
    185
  - Lighting Control
    185
  - High Beam Operation
    187
  - High Beam Assist
    188
  - Turn Signals and Lane Change Signals
    191
  - Front Fog Light
    192
  - Wiper/Washer
    193
    
    Front Windshield Washers
    194
- Wipers and Washers
  
  193
  - Windshield Wipers
    193
- Interior Lights
  
  195
  - Room Lamp
    195
  - Map Lamp
    195
  - Trunk Room Lamp
    196
  - Vanity Mirror Lamp
    197
  - Glove Box Lamp
    197
- Welcome System
  
  198
  - Headlight (Headlamp) Escort Function
    198
  - Interior Light
    198
  - Pocket Light
    198
- Defroster
  
  199
  - Rear Window Defroster
    199
- Manual Climate Control System
  
  200
- Automatic Climate Control System
  
  210
- Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
  
  222
  - Manual Climate Control System
    222
  - Automatic Climate Control System
    223
  - Defogging Logic
    224
- Storage Compartments
  
  227
  - Glove Box
    227
  - Sunglass Holder
    228
- Interior Features
  
  229
  - Cup Holder
    229
  - Seat Warmer
    230
  - Air Ventilation Seat
    231
  - Sunvisor
    231
  - Sliding Armrest
    232
  - Power Outlet
    233
  - USB Charger
    234
  - Wireless Smart Phone Charging System
    236
  - Clothes Hanger
    238
  - Floor Mat Anchor (S)
    239
- Audio System
  
  240
  - Antenna
    240
  - AUX, USB Port
    241
  - How Vehicle Audio Works
    241
- Declaration of Conformity
  
  246
Driving Your Vehicle

247
- Before Driving
  
  251
  - Before Entering Vehicle
    251
  - Before Starting
    251
  - Necessary Inspections
    251
- Key Positions
  
  253
  - Illuminated Ignition Switch
    253
  - Ignition Switch Position
    253
  - Starting the Engine
    255
  - Stopping the Gasoline Engine (Manual Transmission)
    256
- Engine Start/Stop Button
  
  257
- Manual Transmission
  
  264
  - Manual Transmission Operation
    264
  - Good Driving Practices
    266
- Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
  
  269
  - Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) Operation
    269
  - Shift Lock System
    273
  - Good Driving Practices
    274
- Brake System
  
  277
  - Power Brakes
    277
  - Parking Brake
    278
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    282
  - Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
    283
  - ESC off Button
    284
    
    Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
    288
    
    Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
    290
    
    Good Braking Practices
    290
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Camera Type)
  
  292
  - System Setting and Activation
    292
  - FCA Warning Message and System Control
    294
  - Brake Operation
    295
  - FCA Front View Camera Sensor
    296
  - System Malfunction
    298
  - Limitation of the System
    300
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Camera + Radar Type)
  
  305
  - System Setting and Activation
    305
  - FCA Warning Message and System Control
    307
  - Brake Operation
    308
  - Sensor to Detect the Distance from the Vehicle in Front (Front Radar/Camera)
    309
  - System Malfunction
    311
  - Limitation of the System
    313
  - Recognizing Pedestrians
    316
- Cruise Control System
  
  319
- Smart Cruise Control
  
  323
  - Smart Cruise Control Switch
    325
  - Smart Cruise Control Speed
    325
  - Vehicle to Vehicle Distance Setting
    330
  - When the Lane Ahead Is Clear
    331
  - When There Is a Vehicle Ahead of You in Your Lane
    332
  - To Adjust the Sensitivity of Smart Cruise Control
    336
  - To Convert to Cruise Control Mode
    336
  - Limitations of the System
    337
  - Drive Mode Button
    344
- Drive Mode Integrated Control System
  
  344
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
  
  348
  - BCW (Blind-Spot Collision Warning)/ LCA (Lane Change Assist)
    349
  - RCCW (Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning)
    352
  - LKA Operation
    359
  - LKA Malfunction
    365
  - LKA Function Change
    366
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
  
  367
  - System Setting and Activation
    367
  - Resetting the System
    369
  - System Disabled
    369
  - System Malfunction
    370
- Economical Operation
  
  372
- Special Driving Conditions
  
  374
  - Hazardous Driving Conditions
    374
  - Rocking the Vehicle
    374
  - Smooth Cornering
    375
  - Driving at Night
    375
  - Driving in the Rain
    376
  - Driving in Flooded Areas
    377
  - Driving Off-Road
    377
  - Highway Driving
    377
- Winter Driving
  
  378
- Vehicle Load Limit
  
  381
  - Tire and Loading Information Label
    381
  - Certification Label
    385
- Vehicle Weight
  
  386
  - Base Curb Weight
    386
  - Vehicle Curb Weight
    386
  - Cargo Weight
    386
  - GAW (Gross Axle Weight)
    386
  - GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
    386
  - GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
    386
  - GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
    386
What to Do in an Emergency

387
- Road Warning
  
  388
  - Hazard Warning Flasher
    388
- In Case of an Emergency While Driving
  
  389
- If the Engine will Not Start
  
  390
  - If Engine Doesn't Turn over or Turns over Slowly
    390
  - If Engine Turns over Normally but Does Not Start
    390
- Emergency Starting
  
  391
  - Jump Starting
    391
  - Push-Starting
    392
- If the Engine Overheats
  
  393
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
  
  394
  - Check Tire Pressure
    394
  - Low Tire Pressure Telltale
    396
  - Low Tire Pressure Position Telltale
    396
  - Changing a Tire with TPMS
    398
- If You Have a Flat Tire
  
  400
  - Jack and Tools
    400
  - Removing and Storing the Spare Tire
    401
  - Changing Tires
    401
  - Introduction
    410
  - Notes on the Safe Use of the Tire Mobility Kit
    411
  - Components of the Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)
    412
  - Using the Tire Mobility Kit
    414
  - Checking the Tire Inflation Pressure
    417
  - Distributing the Sealant
    417
  - Technical Data
    418
- Towing
  
  419
  - Towing Service
    419
  - Emergency Towing
    421
  - Removable Towing Hook
    421
Maintenance

424
- Engine Compartment
  
  427
- Maintenance Services
  
  428
  - Owner's Responsibility
    428
  - Owner Maintenance Precautions
    429
- Owner Maintenance
  
  431
  - Owner Maintenance Schedule
    431
- Scheduled Maintenance Service
  
  433
- Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items
  
  439
  - Engine Oil and Filter
    439
  - Drive Belts
    439
  - Fuel Filter (for Gasoline)
    439
  - Fuel Lines, Fuel Hoses and Connections
    439
  - Vapor Hose and Fuel Filler Cap
    439
  - Vacuum Crankcase Ventilation Hoses
    440
  - Air Cleaner Filter
    440
  - Spark Plugs
    440
  - Cooling System
    440
  - Coolant
    440
  - Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) Fluid
    440
  - Manual Transaxle Fluid
    441
  - Brake Hoses and Lines
    441
  - Brake Fluid
    442
  - Parking Brake
    442
  - Brake Discs, Pads, Calipers and Rotors
    442
  - Exhaust Pipe and Muffler
    442
  - Suspension Mounting Bolts
    442
  - Steering Gear Box, Linkage & Boots/Lower Arm Ball Joint
    443
  - Drive Shafts and Boots
    443
  - Air Conditioning Refrigerant
    443
- Checking Fluid Levels
  
  443
- Engine Oil
  
  444
  - Checking the Engine Oil Level
    444
  - Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
    445
- Engine Coolant
  
  446
  - Checking the Coolant Level
    446
  - Changing the Coolant
    448
- Brake/Clutch Fluid
  
  449
  - Checking the Brake/Clutch Fluid Level
    449
- Washer Fluid
  
  450
  - Checking the Washer Fluid Level
    450
- Parking Brake
  
  451
  - Checking the Parking Brake
    451
- Air Cleaner
  
  452
  - Filter Replacement
    452
- Climate Control Air Filter
  
  454
  - Filter Inspection
    454
- Wiper Blades
  
  456
  - Blade Inspection
    456
  - Blade Replacement
    456
- Battery
  
  460
  - For Best Battery Service
    460
  - Recharging the Battery
    461
  - Reset Items
    462
- Tires and Wheels
  
  463
  - Tire Care
    463
  - Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures
    463
  - Tire Pressure
    464
  - Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
    464
  - Tire Rotation
    465
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    466
  - Tire Replacement
    467
  - Wheel Replacement
    468
  - Tire Traction
    468
  - Tire Maintenance
    468
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    468
  - All Season Tires
    475
  - Summer Tires
    475
  - Snow Tires
    475
  - Radial-Ply Tires
    476
  - Low Aspect Ratio Tire
    477
  - Wheel and Tire
    477
- Fuses
  
  478
  - Inner Panel Fuse Replacement
    480
  - Engine Compartment Fuse Replacement
    481
  - Fuse/Relay Panel Description
    484
  - Bulb Replacement Precaution
    494
- Light Bulbs
  
  494
- Appearance Care
  
  514
  - Exterior Care
    514
  - Interior Care
    519
- Emission Control System
  
  522
  - Crankcase Emission Control System
    522
  - Evaporative Emission Control
    522
  - Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) System
    522
  - Exhaust Emission Control System
    523
  - Specifications & Consumer Information
    526
    
    Dimensions
    527
    
    Engine
    527
    
    Bulb Wattage
    528
    
    Gross Vehicle Weight
    530
    
    Luggage Volume
    530
    
    Air Conditioning System
    530
    
    Recommended Lubricants and Capacities
    531
    
    Recommended SAE Viscosity Number
    533
    
    Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
    534
    
    Vehicle Certification Label
    534
    
    Tire Specification and Pressure Label
    534
    
    Engine Number
    535
  - Index
    536

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

How to Use this Manual

Fuel Requirements

Gasoline Containing Alcohol and Methanol

Do Not Use Methanol

Fuel Additives

Operation in Foreign Countries

Vehicle Break-In Process

Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders

Your Vehicle at a Glance

Safety Features of Your Vehicle

Features of Your Vehicle

Smart Key

Keys

Remote Keyless Entry

Theft-Alarm System

Door Locks

Trunk

Smart Trunk

Windows

Hood

Fuel Filler Lid

Sunroof

Steering Wheel

Mirrors

LCD Windows

Warning and Indicator Lights

Parking Distance Warning-Reverse

Rear View Monitor

Lighting

Wipers and Washers

Interior Lights

Welcome System

Defroster

Manual Climate Control System

Automatic Climate Control System

Windshield Defrosting and Defogging

Storage Compartments

Interior Features

Audio System

Declaration of Conformity

Driving Your Vehicle

Before Driving

Key Positions

Engine Start/Stop Button

Manual Transmission

Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)

Brake System

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Camera Type)

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Camera + Radar Type)

Cruise Control System

Smart Cruise Control

Drive Mode Integrated Control System

Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)

Driver Attention Warning (DAW)

Economical Operation

Special Driving Conditions

Winter Driving

Vehicle Load Limit

Vehicle Weight

What to Do in an Emergency

Road Warning

In Case of an Emergency While Driving

If the Engine will Not Start

Emergency Starting

If the Engine Overheats

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

If You Have a Flat Tire

Towing

Maintenance

Engine Compartment

Maintenance Services

Owner Maintenance

Scheduled Maintenance Service

Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items

Checking Fluid Levels

Engine Oil