Kia Forte: Warning lights / Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL)

This warning light illuminates:
- Once you set the ignition switch or
Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It remains on until the engine is
started.
- When there is a malfunction with
the emission control system.
In this situation, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
CAUTION - Gasoline
Engine
If the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL) illuminates, potential
catalytic converter damage
is possible, which could result
in loss of engine power.
In this situation, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer as soon as possible.
CAUTION - Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (MIL)
Driving with the Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (MIL) on may
cause damage to the emission
control systems, which could
affect drivability and/or fuel
economy.
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or
Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It remains on until the engine is
started.
When there is a malfun ...
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or
Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It remains on until the engine is
started.
When there is a malfun ...
Other information:
Bulb replacement precaution
Please keep extra bulbs on hand
with appropriate wattage ratings in
case of emergencies.
Refer to the "Bulb Wattage" section
in Chapter 8.
When changing lamps, first turn off
the engine at a safe place, firmly
apply the parking brake and detach
the batteryâ ...
Components and components location
Components
1. Radiator
2. Radiator upper hose
3. Radiator lower hose
4. Filler neck assembly
5. Cooling fan
6. Radiator upper mounting bracket (RH)
7. Radiator upper mounting bracket
(LH)
8. Radiator lo ...