Kia Forte: Features of your vehicle / Door locks
Operating door locks from
outside the vehicle
To remove the cover (if equipped, for
type C) :
1. Pull out the door handle.
2. Press the lever (1) located inside
the bottom part of the cover with a
key or flat-head screwdriver.
3. Push out the cover (2) while pressing
the lever.
- Turn the key (3) toward the front of
the vehicle to unlock and toward
the rear of the vehicle to lock.
- For the mechanical key, insert the
key into the key hole directly of the
driver`s outside handle.
- If you Lock (A)/Unlock (B) the driver’s
door with a key, the driver’s
door will lock/unlock automatically.
- From the driver’s door, turn the key
toward the front of the vehicle once
to lock the driver’s door and once
more within 4 seconds to lock all
doors.
- Doors can also be locked and
unlocked with the transmitter key
(or smart key).
- Once the doors are unlocked, they
may be opened by pulling the door
handle.
- When closing the door, push the
door by hand. Make sure the doors
are closed securely.
✽ NOTICE
- In cold and wet climates, door lock
and door mechanisms may not
work properly due to freezing conditions.
- If the door is locked/unlocked
multiple times in rapid succession
with either the vehicle key or door
lock switch, the system may stop
operating temporarily in order to
protect the circuit and prevent
damage to system components.
WARNING
If passengers must remain in
the vehicle while it is very hot or
cold outside, there is risk of
injuries or danger to life. Do not
lock the vehicle from the outside
when there are passengers
in the vehicle.
WARNING
- Securely close your door
before you begin driving.
Failure to fully close your
door may cause it to open
during vehicle operation.
- Keep your body out of the way
of the closing door to prevent
injuries.
CAUTION
Do not open and close the door
repeatedly if unnecessary or
with excessive force. Such
action can damage the vehicle
door.
The system will be disarmed when:
Transmitter
- The door unlock button is pressed.
- The engine is started. (within 3
seconds)
- The ignition switch is in the "ON"
position for 30 seconds or ...
With the door lock button
To unlock a door, pull the door lock
button (1) to the “Unlock” position.
The red mark on the handle will be
visible.
To lock a door, push the door lock ...
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