Kia Forte: Heating and air conditioning / Mode selection

The mode selection knob controls
the direction of the air flow through
the ventilation system.
Air can be directed to the floor, dashboard
outlets, or windshield. Five
symbols are used to represent Face,
Bi-Level, Floor, Floor-Defrost and
Defrost air position.
Face-Level (B, D, F)

Air flow is directed toward the upper
body and face. Additionally, each
outlet can be controlled to direct the
air discharged from the outlet.
Bi-Level (B, D, C, E, F)

Air flow is directed towards the face
and the floor.
Floor-Level (C, E, A, D, F)

Most of the air flow is directed to the
floor, with a small amount of the air
being directed to the windshield and
side window defrosters.
Floor/Defrost-Level
(A, C, D, E, F)

Most of the air flow is directed to the
floor and the windshield with a small
amount directed to the side window
defrosters.
Defrost-Level (A, D)

Most of the air flow is directed to the
windshield with a small amount of air
directed to the side window
defrosters.
1. Start the engine.
2. Set the mode to the desired position.
For improving the effectiveness of
heating and cooling;
- Heating:
- Cooling:
3. Set the temperature control to the
desired po ...
The MAX A/C mode is used to cool
the inside of the vehicle faster.
Air flow is directed toward the upper
body and face.
In this mode, the air conditioning and
the recirculated air position w ...
Other information:
Your vehicle is equipped with driver's
and front passenger's pre-tensioner
seat belts.
1. Retractor pre-tensioner
The retractor pre-tensioner is a supplemental
system of the seat belts.
The purpose of the retractor pre-tensioner
is to tighten the shoulder belt
against the occupant's ...
1. Remove the lamp assembly by
using a flat-blade screwdriver.
2. Remove the socket from the
assembly by turning the socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on
the assembly.
3. Remove the bulb from bulb-socket
by pulling it out.
4. Insert a new bulb ...