Kia Forte: Sunroof / Sunroof open warning

Kia Forte 2019-2023 (BD) Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Sunroof / Sunroof open warning

If the driver removes the ignition key (smart key: turns off the engine) and opens the driver-side door when the sunroof is not fully closed, the warning chime will sound for a few seconds and a warning image will appear on the LCD display.

Close the sunroof securely when leaving your vehicle.

CAUTION

Make sure the sunroof is fully closed when leaving your vehicle. If the sunroof is open, rain or snow may leak through the sunroof and wet the interior as well as allow theft to occur.

Sunroof

If your vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, you can slide or tilt your sunroof with the sunroof control lever located on the overhead console. The sunroof can only be opened, closed, or til ...

Sliding the sunroof

To open the sunroof automatically: Pull the sunroof control lever backward to the second detent position and then release it. The sunroof will slide all the way open. The sunroof will slide ...

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