Kia Forte: LCD display for transmission temperature and warning message / Ignition key interlock system

Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) / LCD display for transmission temperature and warning message / Ignition key interlock system

The ignition key cannot be removed unless the shift lever is in the P (Park) position.

Good driving practices

Paddle shifter
The paddle shifter is available when the shift lever is in the D (Drive) position or the manual mode. With the shift lever in the D position The paddle shifter will operate when the vehicle ...

Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) operation The Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) automatically shifts depending on speed and accelerator pedal position. The individual speeds a ...

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Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Owners Manual: Air ventilation seat


The temperature setting of the seat changes according to the switch position. If you want to ventilate your seat cushion, press the switch (blue color). Each time you press the button, the airflow will change as follows: The seat warmer (with air ventilation) defaults t ...

Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Owners Manual: Anti-lock brake system (ABS)


ABS (or ESC) will not prevent accidents due to improper or dangerous driving maneuvers. Even though ABS (or ESC) helps improve vehicle control during emergency braking, always maintain a safe distance between you and objects ahead. Vehicle speeds should always be reduced during extre ...

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