Kia Forte: Instrument cluster / Gauges
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 the
approximate number of engine revolutions
per minute (rpm).
Use the tachometer to select the correct
shift points and to prevent lugging
and/or over-revving the engine.
The tachometer pointer may move
slightly when the ignition switch is in
ACC or ON position with the engine
OFF. This movement is normal and
will not affect the accuracy of the
tachometer once the engine is running.
CAUTION - Red zone
Do not operate the engine within
the tachometer's RED ZONE.
This may cause severe engine
damage.
WARNING - Hot radiator
Never remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot. The
engine coolant is under pressure
and could cause severe
burns. Wait until the engine is
cool before adding coolant to
the reservoir.
■ Type A
■ Type B
■ Type C
The LCD window modes can be
changed by using the control buttons
on the steering wheel.
[Type A]
(1) TRIP : TRIP button for changing
trip modes
(2) ...
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 over ...
Other information:
The climate control air filter installed
behind the glove box filters the dust or
other pollutants that come into the
vehicle from the outside through the
heating and air conditioning system. If
dust or other pollutants accumulate in
the filter over a period of time, the air
flow fro ...
Forward and backward
To move the seat forward or backward:
1. Pull the seat slide adjustment
lever up and hold it.
2. Slide the seat to the position you
desire.
3. Release the lever and make sure
the seat is locked in place.
Adjust the seat before driving, and
make sure the seat is lo ...