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

Kia Forte 2019-2023 (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 2019-2023 (BD) Service Manual: Heater Core

Repair procedures Replacement 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the heater and blower assembly. (Refer to Heater - "Heater Unit") 3. Remove the heater core cover (A) after loosening th ...

Kia Forte 2019-2023 (BD) Owners Manual: Driver's Attention

The driver must be cautious in the situations below, because the system may not detect other vehicles or objects in certain circumstances. - When a trailer or carrier is installed. - The vehicle drives in inclement weather such as heavy rain or snow. - The sensor is polluted with ra ...