Kia Forte: Driving your vehicle / Economical operation
Your vehicle's fuel economy depends
mainly on your style of driving, where
you drive and when you drive.
Each of these factors affects how
many miles (kilometers) you can get
from a gallon (liter) of fuel.To operate
your vehicle as economically as possible,
use the following driving suggestions
to help save money in both
fuel and repairs:
- Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a
moderate rate. Don't make "jackrabbit"
starts or full-throttle shifts
and maintain a steady cruising
speed. Don't race between stoplights.
Try to adjust your speed to
the traffic so you don't have to
change speeds unnecessarily.
Avoid heavy traffic whenever possible.
Always maintain a safe distance
from other vehicles so you
can avoid unnecessary braking.
This also reduces brake wear.
- Drive at a moderate speed. The
faster you drive, the more fuel your
vehicle uses. Driving at a moderate
speed, especially on the highway,
is one of the most effective ways to
reduce fuel consumption.
- Don't "ride" the brake pedal. This
can increase fuel consumption and
also increase wear on these components.
In addition, driving with
your foot resting on the brake pedal
may cause the brakes to overheat,
which reduces their effectiveness
and may lead to more serious consequences.
- Take care of your tires. Keep them
inflated to the recommended pressure.
Incorrect inflation, either too
much or too little, results in unnecessary
tire wear. Check the tire
pressures at least once a month.
- Be sure that the wheels are
aligned correctly. Improper alignment
can result from hitting curbs
or driving too fast over irregular
surfaces. Poor alignment causes
faster tire wear and may also result
in other problems as well as
greater fuel consumption.
- Keep your vehicle in good condition.
For better fuel economy and
reduced maintenance costs, maintain
your vehicle in accordance
with the maintenance schedule in
Chapter 7. If you drive your vehicle
in severe conditions, more frequent
maintenance is required (see
Chapter 7 for details).
- Keep your vehicle clean. For maximum
service, your vehicle should
be kept clean and free of corrosive
materials. It is especially important
that mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be
allowed to accumulate on the
underside of the vehicle. This extra
weight can result in increased fuel
consumption and also contribute to
corrosion.
- Travel lightly. Don't carry unnecessary
weight in your vehicle.Weight
reduces fuel economy.
- Don't let the engine idle longer
than necessary. If you are waiting
(and not in traffic), turn off your
engine and restart only when
you're ready to go.
- Remember, your vehicle does not
require extended warm-up. After
the engine has started, allow the
engine to run for 10 to 20 seconds
prior to placing the vehicle in gear.
In very cold weather, however, give
your engine a slightly longer warmup
period.
- Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine.
Lugging is driving too slowly in a
very high gear resulting in engine
bucking. If this happens, shift to a
lower gear. Over-revving is racing
the engine beyond its safe limit.
This can be avoided by shifting at
the recommended speed.
- Use your air conditioning sparingly.
The air conditioning system is
operated by engine power so your
fuel economy is reduced when you
use it.
- Open windows at high speeds can
reduce fuel economy.
- Fuel economy decreases in crosswinds
and headwinds. To help offset
some of this loss, slow down
when driving in these conditions.
Keeping a vehicle in good operating
condition is important both for economy
and safety. Therefore, have an
authorized Kia dealer perform
scheduled inspections and maintenance.
WARNING - Engine off
during motion
Never turn the engine off to
coast down hills or anytime the
vehicle is in motion. The power
steering and power brakes will
not function properly without
the engine running. In addition,
turning off the ignition while
driving could engage the steering
wheel lock resulting in loss
of vehicle steering. Keep the
engine on and downshift to an
appropriate gear for an engine
braking effect.
When the “Check System” warning
message appears, the system is not
working properly. In this situation, take
your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer
and have the system checked.
WARNIN ...
Hazardous driving conditions
When hazardous driving conditions
are encountered such as water,
snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar hazards,
follow these suggestions:
Drive cautiously and allow ...
Other information:
Components and components location
Components
[Gasoline 1.6]
1. Clutch pedal assembly
2. Clutch pedal arm
3. Ignition lock & Clutch switch
4. Clutch master cylinder
5. Reservoir hose
6. Clutch tube
[Gasoline 2.0] ...
1. Press the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel to turn the system
on. The CRUISE indicator light in
the instrument cluster will illuminate.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed,
which must be more than 30 km/h
(20 mph).
3. Move the lever down (to SET-),
and release it at the desire ...