Kia Forte: Driving your vehicle / Key positions

Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Key positions

Illuminated ignition switch

Whenever a front door is opened, the ignition switch will illuminate for your convenience, provided the ignition switch is not in the ON position. The light will go off immediately when the ignition switch is turned on. It will also go off after about 30 seconds when the door is closed.

Before driving

Before entering vehicle Be sure that all windows, outside mirror(s), and outside lights are clean. Check the condition of the tires. Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks. B ...

Ignition switch position

LOCK (1) The ignition key can be removed only in the LOCK position. ACC (Accessory) (2) The electrical accessories are operative. If difficulty is experienced turning the ignition switch to ...

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Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Owners Manual: DCT warning messages

■ Type A ■ Type B This warning message is displayed when the vehicle is driven slowly on a grade and the vehicle detects that the brake pedal is not applied. Steep grade Driving up hills or on steep grades: To hold the vehicle on an incline, use the foot brake or the parki ...

Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Owners Manual: Curtain air bag

Curtain air bags are located along both sides of the roof rails above the front and rear doors. They are designed to help protect occupants in certain side impacts and to help prevent them from ejecting out of the vehicle as a result of a rollover, especially when the seatbelts ar ...