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: Timing Belt

Repair procedures Inspection [New U 1.6 TCI] 1. Remove the engine cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Cover") 2. Remove the timing belt upper cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Timing Be ...

Kia Forte 2019-2023 (BD) Owners Manual: If you have a flat tire

Jack and tools The jack and wheel lug nut wrench are stored in the luggage compartment. Remove the panel indicated in the illustration. (1) Jack handle (2) Jack (3) Wheel lug nut wrench Jacking instructions The jack is provided for emergency tire changing only. To prevent the jack ...