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

Kia Forte 2019-2025 (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 2019-2025 (BD) Owners Manual: LKA, KEY OUT indicator

LKA(Lane Keeping Assist) indicator The LKA indicator will illuminate when you turn the lane keeping assistant system on by pressing the LKA button. If there is a problem with the system, the yellow LKA indicator will illuminate. ❈For more details, refer to the “Lane Keeping Assi ...

Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Owners Manual: Tail lamp (inside) (Bulb type) bulb replacement (Rear combination lamp Type A)

1. Open the trunk lid. 2. Loosen the retaining screw of the trunk lid cover. Remove the trim mounting clip and take off the cover. 3. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket counterclockwise until the tabs on the socket align with the slots on the assembly. 4 ...