Kia Forte: Driving your vehicle / Engine start/stop button

Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Engine start/stop button

Illuminated engine start/stop button

Whenever the front door is opened, the engine start/stop button will illuminate for your convenience. The light will go off after about 30 seconds when the door is closed. It will also go off immediately when the theft-alarm system is armed.

Starting the engine

WARNING - Proper footwear Always wear appropriate shoes when operating your vehicle. Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski boots, sandals, etc.) may interfere with your ability to use the bra ...

Engine start/stop button position

OFF With manual transmission To turn off the engine (START/RUN position) or vehicle power (ON position), stop the vehicle, then press the engine start/stop button. With Dual clutch transmissi ...

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Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Owners Manual: Brake/clutch fluid

Checking the brake/clutch fluid level Check the fluid level in the reservoir periodically. The fluid level should be between the MAX (Maximum) and MIN (Minimum) marks on the side of the reservoir. Before removing the reservoir cap and adding brake/clutch fluid, clean the area aroun ...

Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Owners Manual: Operating door locks from inside the vehicle

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 button (1) to the “Lock” position. If the door is locked properly, the red mark on the ...