Kia Forte: Safety features of your vehicle / Seat belts

Folding the rear seat

The rear seatbacks may be folded to facilitate carrying long items or to increase the luggage capacity of the vehicle. WARNING - Folded Seatback Never allow passengers to sit on top of the ...

Seat belt restraint system

Seat belts are designed to bear upon the bony structure of the body, and should be worn low across the front of the pelvis, chest and shoulders, as applicable; wearing the lap section of the ...

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Kia Forte 2019-2022 (BD) Owners Manual: Main components of the occupant detection system

A detection device located within the front passenger seat cushion. An electronic system which determines whether the passenger air bag systems should be activated or deactivated. An indicator light located on the instrument panel which illuminates the words PASSENGER AIR BA ...

Kia Forte 2019-2022 (BD) Service Manual: Knock Sensor (KS)

Specifications Specification Item Specification Resistance(MΩ) 4.87 Description and operation Description Knocking is a phenomenon characterized by undesirable vibration and noise and can cause engine ...