Kia Forte: Trunk / Emergency trunk safety release

Your vehicle is equipped with an emergency trunk release lever located inside the trunk. If someone is inadvertently locked in the trunk, moving the handle in the direction of the arrow will release the trunk latch mechanism and open the trunk.

No one should be allowed to occupy the trunk at any time. The trunk is a very dangerous location in the event of a crash.

Use the release lever for emergencies only. Use extreme caution, especially while the vehicle is in motion.

    To close, lower the trunk lid, then press down on it until it locks. To be sure the trunk lid is securely fastened, always check by trying to pull it up again.

    On a vehicle equipped with a smart key, the trunk can be opened with no-touch activation using the Smart Trunk system. How to use the Smart Trunk The trunk can be opened with notouch activation if the conditions below are satisfied.

    Other information:

    Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Owner's Manual: Emergency towing precautions

    Turn the ignition switch to ACC so the steering wheel isn’t locked. Place the transmission shift lever in N (Neutral). Release the parking bake. Press the brake pedal with more force than normal since you will have reduced brake performance.

    Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Owner's Manual: Headlamp (Low beam) bulb replacement (Headlamp Type A,B)

    1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the headlamp bulb cover by turning it counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the headlamp bulb socket-connector. 4. Remove the bulb-socket from the headlamp assembly by turning the bulb-socket counterclockwise until the tabs on the bulb-socket align with the slots on the headlamp assembly.

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