Kia Forte: Door locks / Operating door locks from inside the vehicle

With the door lock button

• To unlock a door, pull the door lock button (1) to the “Unlock” position. The red mark on the handle will be visible.
• To lock a door, push the door lock button (1) to the “Lock” position. If the door is locked properly, the red mark on the door handle will not show.
• To open a door, pull the door handle (2) outward.
• If the inner door handle of the front door is pulled when the door lock button is in the lock position, the button will unlock and the door will open.

WARNING

Do not pull the inner door handle while the vehicle is moving.

• Front doors cannot be locked if the ignition key is in the ignition switch (or if the smart key is in the vehicle) and any front door is opened.

If a power door lock ever fails to function while you are in the vehicle, try one or more of the following techniques to exit:

• Operate the door unlock feature repeatedly (both electronic and manual) while simultaneously pulling on the door handle.
• Operate the other door locks and handles, front and rear.
• Lower a front window and use the key to unlock the door from outside.

With central door lock switch

Operate by pressing the central door lock switch.

• Press the switch to the “Lock” position (1), all vehicle doors will lock.
• Press the switch to the “Unlock” position (2), all vehicle doors will unlock.
• If the key is in the ignition switch (or if the smart key is in the vehicle) and any front door is opened, the doors will not lock when the “Lock” position (1) of the central door lock switch is pressed. (if equipped)

WARNING - Doors

• The doors should always be fully closed and locked while the vehicle is in motion to prevent accidental opening of the doors.
• Be careful when opening doors and watch for vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles or pedestrians approaching the vehicle in the path of the door. Opening a door when something is approaching can cause damage or injury.

WARNING - Unattended children/animals

Never leave children or animals unattended in your vehicle.

An enclosed vehicle can become extremely hot, causing death or severe injury to unattended children or animals who cannot escape the vehicle.

Impact sensing door unlock system

All doors will automatically unlock when an impact causes the air bags to deploy.

Engine off door unlock system

All doors will automatically unlock:

- Without smart key system

When the key is removed from the ignition switch.

- With smart key system

When the engine start/stop button is in the OFF position.