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: Sunroof open warning

If the driver removes the ignition key (smart key: turns off the engine) and opens the driver-side door when the sunroof is not fully closed, the warning chime will sound for a few seconds and a warning image will appear on the LCD display. Close the sunroof securely when leaving yo ...

Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Service Manual: Alternator

Specifications Specification Item Specification Rated voltage 13.5V, 130A Speed in use 1,000 - 18,000 rpm Pin 3 (C, L, FR) Pulley Type OAD Pu ...