Kia Forte: Warning lights / Charging System
Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:
- Once you set the ignition switch or
Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It remains on until the engine is
started.
- When there is a malfunction with
either the alternator or electrical
charging system.
If there is a malfunction with either
the alternator or electrical charging
system:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and check the
alternator drive belt for looseness
or breakage.
If the belt is adjusted properly,
there may be a problem in the
electrical charging system.
In this situation, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer as soon as possible.
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or
Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It remains on until the engine is
started.
When there is a malfun ...
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or
Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It remains on until the engine is
started.
When the engine oil pr ...
Other information:
■ Type A
■ Type B
Lock (1)
All doors are locked if the lock button
is pressed. If all doors are closed, the
hazard warning lights will blink and
the chime will sound once to indicate
that all doors are locked.
Also, if the lock button is pressed
once more within 4 seconds, the ...
Service in
It calculates and displays (in mileage
or days) when you need a scheduled
maintenance service.
If the remaining mileage or time
reaches 1,500 km (900 mi.) or 30
days, a “Service in” message is displayed
for several seconds each time
you set the ignition switch or Engine ...