Kia Forte: Limitations of the system / On inclines, Lane changing
On inclines
- During uphill or downhill driving, the smart cruise control system may not immediately detect a moving vehicle in your lane, and may cause your vehicle to accelerate to the set speed. Also, the vehicle speed may rapidly decrease when the vehicle ahead is suddenly recognized.
- Select the appropriate set speed on inclines and adjust your vehicle speed by depressing the accelerator or brake pedal according to the road and driving conditions ahead.
Lane changing
- A vehicle which moves into your lane from an adjacent lane cannot be recognized by the sensor until it is in the sensor's detection range.
- The sensor may not immediately detect when a vehicle cuts in suddenly. Always pay attention to the traffic, road and driving conditions.
- If a vehicle which moves into your lane is slower than your vehicle, your speed may decrease to maintain the distance to the vehicle ahead.
• If a vehicle which moves into your lane is faster than your vehicle, your vehicle will accelerate to the selected speed.
- Your vehicle may accelerate when a vehicle ahead of you moves out of the sensor's range and is not detected.
- When you are warned that the vehicle ahead of you is not detected, drive with caution.
The smart cruise control system may have limits to its ability to detect distance to the vehicle ahead due to road and traffic conditions. On curves On curves, the smart cruise control system may not immediately detect a moving vehicle in your lane, and then your vehicle could accelerate to the set speed.
Some of the following vehicles ahead in your lane may not be recognized by the sensor: - Narrow vehicles such as motorcycles or bicycles - Vehicles offset to one side - Slow-moving vehicles or suddenly decelerating vehicles - Stopped vehicles - Vehicles with small rear profiles such as trailers with no loads A vehicle ahead may not be recognized correctly by the sensor when any of the following occurs: - When the vehicle is pointing upwards due to overloading in the trunk(tailgate) - While making turns - When driving to one side of the lane - When driving on narrow lanes or on curves Adjust your vehicle speed by depressing the brake pedal according to the road and driving conditions ahead.
Other information:
Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Owner's Manual: Normal Maintenance Schedule - Turbo Models
The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance. Keep receipts for all vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and time are shown, the frequency of service is determined by whichever occurs first.
Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Owner's Manual: Battery
For best battery service Keep the battery securely mounted. Keep the battery top clean and dry. Keep the terminals and connections clean, tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or terminal grease. Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the battery immediately with a solution of water and baking soda.
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