Kia Forte: Gauges / Engine coolant temperature
gauge

This gauge shows the temperature
of the engine coolant when the ignition
switch is ON.
If the gauge pointer moves beyond
the normal range area toward the “H”
position, it indicates overheating that
may damage the engine.
Do not continue driving with an overheated
engine. If your vehicle overheats,
refer to the “If the engine overheats”
section in Chapter 6.
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the forward
speed of the vehicle.
The speedometer is calibrated in
miles per hour and/or kilometers per
hour.
Tachometer
The tachometer indicates th ...
The fuel gauge indicates the approximate
amount of fuel remaining in the
fuel tank. The fuel tank capacity is
indicated in Chapter 8. The fuel
gauge is supplemented by a low fuel
warning l ...
Other information:
The light switch has a Headlight and
a Parking light position.
To operate the lights, turn the knob at
the end of the control lever to one of
the following positions:
(1) OFF position
(2) Auto light position
(3) Parking & Tail light
(4) Headlight position
Parking & Tail ligh ...
Description and operation
Description
The Seat Belt Pretensioners (BPT) are installed inside the Center Pillars (LH
& RH). When a vehicle crashes at a certain degree of frontal impact, the seat belt
pretensioners help reduce the severity of injury to the front seat occupants by ...