Kia Forte: Steering wheel / Tilt and telescopic steering
Tilt steering allows you to adjust the
steering wheel before you drive. You
can also raise it to give your legs
more room when you exit and enter
the vehicle.
The steering wheel should be positioned
so that it is comfortable for
you to drive, while permitting you to
see the instrument panel warning
lights and gauges.
WARNING - Steering
wheel adjustment
Never adjust the angle and
height of the steering wheel
while driving. You may lose
steering control

To change the steering wheel angle,
pull down the lock release lever (1),
adjust the steering wheel to the
desired angle (2) and height (3), then
pull up the lock-release lever to lock
the steering wheel in place. Be sure
to adjust the steering wheel to the
desired position before driving.
✽ NOTICE
After adjustment, sometimes the
lock release lever may not lock the
steering wheel. It is not a malfunction.
This occurs when two gears are not
engaged correctly. In this case,
adjust the steering wheel again and
then lock the steering wheel.
Electric power steering (EPS)
Power steering uses a motor to
assist you in steering the vehicle. If
the engine is off or if the power steering
system becomes inoperative, the
vehicle may stil ...
Horn
To sound the horn, press the horn
symbol on your steering wheel.
Check the horn regularly to be sure it
operates properly.
To sound the horn, press the area
indicated by the horn symb ...
Other information:
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
■ VIN label
The VIN is also on a plate attached
to the top of the dashboard. The
number on the plate can easily be
seen through the windshield from
outside.
Vehicle certification label
The vehicle certification label
attached on the driver’s ...
Hazard warning flasher
The hazard warning flasher serves
as a warning to other drivers to exercise
extreme caution when
approaching, overtaking, or passing
your vehicle.
It should be used whenever emergency
repairs are being made or
when the vehicle is stopped near the
edge of a ro ...