Kia Forte: Features of your vehicle / Theft-alarm system

Kia Forte 2019-2022 (BD) Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Theft-alarm system

This system is designed to provide protection from unauthorized entry into the vehicle. This system is operated in three stages: the first is the "Armed" stage, the second is the "Theft-alarm" stage, and the third is the "Disarmed" stage. If triggered, the system provides an audible alarm with blinking of the hazard warning lights.

Limp home (override) procedure

When you turn the ignition switch to the ON position, if the immobilizer indicator () goes off after blinking 5 times, your transponder equipped in the ignition key is out of order. You cann ...

Armed & Theft-alarm stage

Armed stage Using the smart key Park the vehicle and stop the engine. Arm the system as described below. 1.Turn off the engine. 2.Make sure that all doors (and tailgate) and the engine hood ar ...

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Kia Forte 2019-2022 (BD) Owners Manual: System malfunction

When the “Check System” warning message appears, the system is not working properly. In this situation, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked. WARNING The Driver Attention Warning system is not a substitute for safe driving practices. It i ...

Kia Forte 2019-2022 (BD) Service Manual: Emergency Call (E-Call) Unit

Schematic diagrams Connector and Terminal Function Repair procedures Removal E-Call Unit 1. Remove the main crash pad assembly. (Refer to Body - "Main Crash Pad Assembly") 2. Remove the E-Call unit (A) by loosen ...