Table Of Contents - Kia Forte 2010 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents3
Introduction4
How To Use This Manual5
Fuel Requirements6
Gasoline Containing Alcohol And Methanol6
Vehicle Break-In Process7
Use Of Mtbe7
Gasolines For Cleaner Air7
Operation In Foreign Countries7
Indicator Symbols On The Instrument Cluster8
Your Vehicle At A Glance9
Interior Overview10
Instrument Panel Overview11
Engine Compartment12
Safety Features Of Your Vehicle13
Seat14
Driver's Seat14
Front Passenger's Seat14
Rear Seat14
Seat Belts15
Front Seat Adjustment16
Forward And Backward16
Seatback Angle16
To Recline The Seatback16
Features Of Your Vehicle16
Seat Height (for Driver's Seat)17
Headrest17
Forward And Backward Adjustment18
Adjusting The Height Up And Down18
Active Headrest19
Seat Warmer19
Rear Seat Entry20
Seatback Pocket21
Rear Seat Adjustment22
To Fold The Rear Seatback22
Armrest25
Seat Belt Restraint System26
Seat Belt Warning27
Seat Belt - Driver's 3-Point System With Emergency Locking Retractor28
Height Adjustment28
To Raise The Height Adjuster29
To Fasten Your Seat Belt29
Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt31
To Release The Seat Belt31
Seat Belt Precautions34
Infant Or Small Child34
Larger Children35
Restraint Of Pregnant Women36
Injured Person36
One Person Per Belt36
Do Not Lie Down36
Care Of Seat Belts37
Periodic Inspection37
When To Replace Seat Belts37
Child Restraint System38
Using A Child Restraint System40
Rearward-Facing Child Restraint System40
Forward-Facing Child Restraint System40
Placing A Passenger Seat Belt Into The Auto Lock Mode41
Securing A Child Restraint Seat With Tether Anchorage System43
Securing A Child Restraint Seat With Child Seat Lower Anchor System44
Air Bag - Supplemental Restraint System46
Driver's Air Bag46
Passenger's Air Bag46
How Does The Air Bag System Operate47
Installing a Child Restraint on Front Passenger's Seat Is Forbidden48
Air Bag Warning Light49
Srs Components And Functions49
Driver's And Passenger's Front Air Bag52
Side Impact Air Bag55
Curtain Air Bag57
Air Bag Collision Sensors58
Air Bag Inflation Conditions59
Front Air Bags59
Side Air Bags60
Air Bag Non-Inflation Conditions60
Srs Care63
Additional Safety Precautions64
Adding Equipment To Or Modifying Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle64
Air Bag Warning Label65
Keys67
Record Your Key Number67
Key Operations67
Immobilizer System68
To Deactivate The Immobilizer System68
To Activate The Immobilizer System68
Limp Home (Override) Procedure70
Smart Key71
Smart Key Functions71
Locking71
Unlocking71
Start-Up72
Smart Key Precautions72
Remote Keyless Entry73
Remote Keyless Entry System Operations73
Trunk Open73
Alarm73
Transmitter Precautions74
Battery Replacement74
Door Locks77
Operating Door Locks From Outside The Vehicle77
Operating Door Locks From Inside The Vehicle78
Central Door Lock Switch*78
Impact Sensing Door Unlock System79
Auto Door Lock/Unlock Feature79
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock80
Trunk81
Opening The Trunk81
Closing The Trunk81
Emergency Trunk Safety Release82
Windows83
Window Opening And Closing84
Auto Down Window84
Power Window Lock Button84
Manual Windows85
Opening The Hood86
Closing The Hood87
Fuel Filler Lid88
Opening The Fuel Filler Lid88
Closing The Fuel Filler Lid88
Sunroof91
Sliding The Sunroof92
Automatic Reversal92
To Open The Sunroof Automatically92
To Close The Sunroof Automatically92
Tilting The Sunroof93
Sunshade93
Resetting The Sunroof94
Steering Wheel95
Power Steering95
Electric Power Steering95
Tilt Steering96
Horn97
Mirrors98
Inside Rearview Mirror98
Day/Night Rearview Mirror98
Electric Chromic Mirror (Ecm)98
Outside Rearview Mirror99
To Operate The Electric Rearview Mirror99
Remote Control100
Manual Type100
Electric Type100
Folding The Outside Rearview Mirror101
Instrument Cluster102
Instrument Panel Illumination103
Gauges103
Speedometer103
Tachometer103
Fuel Gauge104
Odometer104
Trip Computer (Tripmeter)105
Eco Mode (If Equipped)105
Tripmeter106
Distance To Empty106
Average Fuel Consumption107
Instant Fuel Consumption107
Average Speed107
Driving Time108
Eco On/Off Mode108
Warnings And Indicators109
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light109
Turn Signal Indicator111
High Beam Indicator111
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light111
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light112
Front Fog Light Indicator112
Shift Pattern Indicator112
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light113
Charging System Warning Light113
Trunk Lid Open Warning Light113
Door Ajar Warning Light113
Immobilizer Indicator114
Low Fuel Level Warning Light114
With Smart Key System114
Malfunction Indicator Lamp115
Esc Indicator (Electronic Stability Control)115
Esc Off Indicator115
Cruise Indicator116
Key Reminder Warning Chime116
Electric Power Steering (Eps) System Warning Light116
Eco Indicator117
Lcd Display Warning117
Door Open117
Low Battery117
Low Fuel!118
Key Is Not In Vehicle118
Key Is Not Detected118
Low Key Battery118
Remove Key119
Insert Key119
Press Start Button Again119
Shift To "P" Or "N" To Start The Engine119
Hazard Warning Flasher120
Press Start Button While Turn Steering120
Check Steering Wheel Lock120
Lighting121
Battery Saver Function121
Lighting Control121
Parking Light Position121
Headlight Position122
High Beam Operation122
Turn Signals And Lane Change Signals123
Front Fog Light123
Wipers And Washers124
Daytime Running Light124
Windshield Wipers124
Windshield Washers125
Interior Light126
Map Lamp126
Room Lamp126
Defroster127
Trunk Room Lamp127
Rear Window Defroster127
Outside Mirror Defroster128
Front Wiper Deicer Button*128
Manual Climate Control System129
Heating And Air Conditioning130
Mode Selection131
Max A/C-Level131
Face-Level131
Bi-Level131
Instrument Panel Vents132
Temperature Control132
Air Intake Control132
Recirculated Air Position133
Outside (Fresh) Air Position133
System Operation134
Fan Speed Control134
Air Conditioning134
Ventilation134
Operation Tips135
Climate Control Air Filter136
Automatic Climate Control System138
Automatic Heating And Air Conditioning139
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning140
Defrost-Level141
Temperature Conversion142
Outside Tempmeter144
Off Mode144
Windshield Defrosting And Defogging145
To Defog Inside Windshield145
To Defrost Outside Windshield146
Defogging Logic147
Storage Compartment148
Center Console Storage148
Glove Box148
Sunglass Holder149
Interior Features150
Cup Holder150
Sunvisor150
Power Outlet151
Digital Clock152
Audio System153
Antenna153
Steering Wheel Audio Control153
Bluetooth Hands-Free154
Volume154
Mute154
Mode154
Fm Reception155
Am Reception155
Aux, Usb And Ipod155
How Car Audio Works155
Fm Radio Station156
Fading156
Flutter/Static156
Station Swapping156
Using A Cellular Phone Or A Two-Way Radio157
Care Of Disc157
Radio, Set Up, Volume, Audio Control (Pa710Td, Usa)158
Radio, Set Up, Volume, Audio Control (Pa760Td, Usa)159
Fm/Am Selection Button160
Automatic Channel Selection Button160
Power On/Off Button & Volume Control Knob160
Scan Button160
Preset Button161
Bass Control161
Middle Control161
Treble Control161
Cd (Pa710Td, Usa)162
Cd (Pa760Td, Usa)163
Cd Loading Slot164
Cd Eject Button164
Cd Selection Button164
Cd Indicator (Pa710)164
Search Knob & Enter Button165
Disc Selection Button165
Cd Load Button165
Aux/Usb (Pa710Td, Usa)166
Aux/Usb (Pa760Td, Usa)167
Aux/Usb Selection Button168
Track Moving Button168
Random Playback Button168
Repeat Button168
Running Ipod171
Ipod Selection Button173
Sirius Satellite Radio (Pa710Td, Usa)175
Sirius Satellite Radio (Pa760Td, Usa)176
How To Use Sirius Satellite Radio177
Channel Selection Button177
Tune Knob And Enter Button178
Preset Selection Button178
Bluetooth Phone Operation179
General Feature179
Voice Recognition Activation179
Menu Tree180
Phone Setup180
Pairing Phone180
Deleting Phone180
Phone Book181
Changing Priority181
Turning Bluetooth On / Off181
Turning Bluetooth On181
Making A Phone Call182
Deleting Name182
Calling By Name182
Dialing By Number182
Receiving A Phone Call183
Talking On The Phone183
Key Matrix184
Driving Your Vehicle185
Before Driving187
Before Entering Vehicle187
Necessary Inspections187
Before Starting187
Key Positions188
Illuminated Ignition Switch188
Ignition Switch Position188
Acc (Accessory)189
Start189
Engine Start/Stop Button190
Illuminated Engine Start/Stop Button190
Engine Start/Stop Button Position190
Acc(Accessory)191
Start/Run191
Starting The Engine193
Starting The Engine With An Ignition Key193
Clutch Pedal*193
Accelerator Pedal193
Starting The Engine With A Smart Key194
Manual Transaxle196
Manual Transaxle Operation196
Using The Clutch197
Downshifting197
Good Driving Practices198
Automatic Transaxle199
Automatic Transaxle Operation199
Transaxle Ranges200
Sports Mode202
Shift Lock System203
Shift-Lock Override203
Ignition Key Interlock System204
Moving Up A Steep Grade From A Standing Start205
Brake System206
Power Brakes206
In The Event Of Brake Failure206
Brake Pedal206
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator207
Rear Drum Brakes207
Parking Brake207
Applying The Parking Brake207
Releasing The Parking Brake208
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)209
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)211
Esc Operation212
Esc On Condition212
When Operating212
Esc Operation Off212
Indicator Light213
Esc Off Usage213
When Driving213
Esc Indicator Light (Blinks)213
Good Braking Practices214
Cruise Control System216
To Set Cruise Control Speed216
To Increase Cruise Control Set Speed217
To Decrease The Cruising Speed217
To Temporarily Accelerate With The Cruise Control On218
To Cancel Cruise Control218
To Resume Cruising Speed At More Than Approximately 40 Km/H219
To Turn Cruise Control Off219
Economical Operation220
Special Driving Conditions222
Hazardous Driving Conditions222
Rocking The Vehicle222
Smooth Cornering223
Driving At Night223
Driving In The Rain224
Driving In Flooded Areas224
Highway Driving225
Tires225
Drive Belt225
Fuel, Engine Coolant And Engine Oil225
Winter Driving226
Snowy Or Icy Conditions226
Snow Tires226
Check Battery And Cables227
Change To "Winter Weight" Oil227
Check Spark Plugs And Ignition System227
To Keep Locks From Freezing227
Trailer Towing228
Carry Emergency Equipment228
Vehicle Load Limit229
Tire And Loading Information Label229
Seating Capacity229
Vehicle Capacity Weight229
Towing Capacity230
Cargo Capacity230
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit230
Certification Label232
Vehicle Weight234
Base Curb Weight234
Vehicle Curb Weight234
Cargo Weight234
What To Do In An Emergency235
Road Warning236
In Case Of An Emergency While Driving236
If You Have A Flat Tire While Driving236
If The Engine Will Not Start237
If Engine Stalls While Driving237
If The Engine Doesn't Turn Over Or Turns Over Slowly237
If Engine Turns Over Normally But Does Not Start237
Emergency Starting238
Jump Starting238
Push-Starting239
Jump Starting Procedure239
If The Engine Overheats240
If You Have A Flat Tire241
Jack And Tools241
Jacking Instructions241
Removing And Storing The Spare Tire242
Changing Tires242
Wheel Nut Tightening Torque:245
Towing249
Towing Service249
Emergency Towing250
Tie-Down Hook252
Emergency Towing Precautions252
Maintenance253
Engine Oil Filler Cap254
Brake/Clutch* Fluid Reservoir254
Air Cleaner254
Fuse Box254
Positive Battery Terminal254
Negative Battery Terminal254
Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir254
Maintenance Services255
Owner's Responsibility255
Owner Maintenance Precautions255
Owner Maintenance256
Owner Maintenance Schedule256
When You Stop For Fuel256
While Operating Your Vehicle257
At Least Monthly257
At Least Twice A Year257
At Least Once A Year257
Maintenance Schedule258
Chassis And Body259
Chart Symbols261
Explanation Of Scheduled Maintenance Items262
Engine Oil And Filter262
Drive Belts262
Vapor Hose And Fuel Filler Cap262
Air Cleaner Filter263
Spark Plugs263
Valve Clearance263
Cooling System263
Rear Brake Drums And Linings264
Brake Pads, Calipers And Rotors264
Suspension Mounting Bolts264
Drive Shafts And Boots264
Engine Oil265
Checking The Engine Oil Level265
Engine Coolant266
Changing The Engine Oil And Filter266
Checking The Coolant Level266
Radiator Cap266
Recommended Engine Coolant267
Changing The Coolant268
Brake/Clutch Fluid269
Checking The Brake/Clutch* Fluid Level269
Power Steering Fluid270
Checking The Power Steering Fluid Level270
Checking The Power Steering Hose270
Automatic Transaxle Fluid271
Checking The Automatic Transaxle Fluid Level271
Changing The Automatic Transaxle Fluid272
Washer Fluid273
Checking The Washer Fluid Level273
Checking The Parking Brake273
Filter Replacement274
Filter Inspection274
Wiper Blades275
Blade Inspection275
Blade Replacement275
Front Windshield Wiper Blade276
Battery277
For Best Battery Service277
Battery Recharging278
Reset Items279
Tires And Wheels280
Tire Care280
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures280
Checking Tire Inflation Pressure282
How To Check282
Tire Rotation283
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance284
Tire Replacement284
Wheel Replacement285
Compact Spare Tire Replacement285
Tire Traction286
Tire Maintenance286
Tire Sidewall Labeling286
Tire Size Designation286
Wheel Size Designation287
Tire Speed Ratings287
Example Wheel Size Designation287
Checking Tire Life287
Tire Ply Composition And Material288
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure288
Maximum Load Rating288
Tread Wear288
Traction - Aa, A, B & C289
Temperature -A, B & C289
Tire Terminology And Definitions290
All Season Tires292
Summer Tires292
Radial-Ply Tires292
Fuses293
Blade Type293
Cartridge Type293
Multi Fuse293
Instrument Panel Fuse Replacement294
Driver's Side Panel294
Memory Fuse295
Engine Compartment Panel Fuse Replacement295
Fuse/Relay Panel Description297
Instrument Panel Fuse Panel297
Engine Compartment Fuse Panel297
Appearance Care302
Exterior Care302
Exterior General Caution302
Finish Maintenance302
Finish Damage Repair303
Waxing303
Bright-Metal Maintenance304
Underbody Maintenance304
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance305
Corrosion Protection305
Common Causes Of Corrosion305
High-Corrosion Areas305
To Help Prevent Corrosion306
Keep Paint And Trim In Good Condition306
Interior Care307
Interior General Precautions307
Cleaning The Upholstery And Interior Trim307
Cleaning The Interior Window Glass307
Emission Control System308
Crankcase Emission Control System308
Exhaust Emission Control System309
Canister309
Purge Control Solenoid Valve (Pcsv)309
Vehicle Modifications309
Operating Precautions For Catalytic Converters310
Specifications & Consumer Information311
Dimensions312
Bulb Wattage312
Recommended Lubricants And Capacities314
Recommended Sae Viscosity Number315
Temperature Range For Sae Viscosity Numbers315
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)316
Vehicle Certification Label316
Vin Label316
Tire Specification And Pressure Label317
Engine Number317
Index318