Kia Forte: Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system / Air bag warning light

Kia Forte 2019-2021 (BD) Owners Manual / Safety features of your vehicle / Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system / Air bag warning light

The purpose of the air bag warning light in your instrument panel is to alert you of a potential problem with your air bag system, which could include your side and/or curtain air bags used for rollover protection.

How does the air bag system operate?

Air bags are activated (able to inflate if necessary) only when the ignition switch or engine start/stop button is turned to the ON position or engine is running. The appropriate air ...

SRS components and functions

The SRS consists of the following components: 1. Driver's front air bag module 2. Passenger's front air bag module 3. Side air bag modules 4. Curtain air bag modules 5. Retractor pre-tens ...

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Kia Forte 2019-2021 (BD) Owners Manual: Transmitter precautions

The transmitter (or smart key) will not work if any of following occurs: The ignition key is in the ignition switch. You exceed the operating distance limit (about 30 m [90 feet]). The battery in the transmitter (or smart key) is weak. Other vehicles or objects may be blockin ...

Kia Forte 2019-2021 (BD) Service Manual: Rear Oil Seal

Components and components location Components 1. Rear oil seal Repair procedures Replacement 1. Remove the transaxle assembly. Manual Transaxle System: (Refer to Manual Transaxle System - "Manual Transaxle") DCT ...