Kia Forte: 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.
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 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 ...
Other information:
Battery saver function
• The purpose of this feature is to
prevent the battery from being discharged
if the lights are left in the
ON position. The system automatically
shuts off the parking lights 30
seconds after the ignition key is
removed and the driver’s door is
opened and cl ...
Tire specification and pressure label
The tires supplied on your new vehicle
are chosen to provide the best
performance for normal driving.
The tire label located on the driver's
side center pillar gives the tire pressures
recommended for your vehicle.
Engine number
■ Gasoline engi ...