Kia Forte: User Settings Mode (For type B, C cluster) / Warning messages

Warning messages appear on the LCD to warn the driver. It is located in the center of the instrument cluster.

The warning message may appear differently depending on the type of instrument cluster and some may not show the warning message at all.

The warning message is shown in either symbol, symbol and text, or text type only. You can choose the preferred language by selecting the User setting menu in LCD mode.

Door, hood, trunk open

• This warning is displayed indicating which door, the hood, the trunk is open.

Sunroof Open (if equipped)

• This warning is displayed if you turn off the engine when the sunroof is open.

Engine has overheated

This warning message illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is above 120°C (248°F). This means that the engine is overheated and may be damaged.

❈If your vehicle is overheated, refer to the “Overheating” section in Chapter 6.

Shift to P (for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates if you try to turn off the engine without the shift lever in the P (Park) position.
• In this situation, the Engine Start/Stop Button turns to the ACC position (If you press the Engine Start/Stop Button once more, it will turn to the ON position).

Low Key Battery (for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates if the battery of the smart key is discharged when the Engine Start/Stop Button changes to the OFF position.

Press START button while turn steering (for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not unlock normally when the Engine Start/Stop Button is pressed.
• It means that you should press the Engine Start/Stop Button while turning the steering wheel right and left.

Steering wheel unlocked (for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not lock when the Engine Start/Stop Button changes to the OFF position.

Check Steering Wheel Lock System (for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates if the steering wheel does not lock normally when the Engine Start/Stop Button changes to the OFF position.

Check power steering (if equipped)

• This warning message illuminates when there is a malfunction with EPS.

Press brake pedal to start engine (for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates if the Engine Start/Stop Button is pressed repeatedly without depressing the brake pedal.
• It means that you should depress the brake pedal to start the engine.

Press clutch pedal to start engine (for smart key system and manual transmission)

• This warning message illuminates if the Engine Start/Stop Button is pressed repeatedly without depressing the clutch pedal.
• It means that you should depress the clutch pedal to start the engine

Key not in vehicle (for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates if the smart key is not in the vehicle when you press the Engine Start/Stop Button.
• It means that you should always have the smart key with you.

Key not detected (for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates if the smart key is not detected when you press the Engine Start/Stop Button.

Check high beam assist system (if equipped)

• This warning message illuminates if there is a malfunction (burnedout bulb or circuit malfunction) with the headlamp. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Press START button again (for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates if there is a problem with the Engine Start/Stop button system.
• In this situation, you may be able to start the engine by pressing the Engine Start/Stop Button once more.
• If the warning illuminates each time you press the Engine Start/Stop Button, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Press START button with smart key (for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates if you press the Engine Start/Stop Button while the warning message “Key not detected” is illuminating.
• In this situation, the immobilizer indicator light blinks.

Check fuse “BRAKE SWITCH” (for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates if the brake switch fuse is disconnected.
• It means that you should replace the fuse with a new one. If that is not possible, you can start the engine by pressing the Engine Start/Stop Button for 10 seconds in the ACC position.

Shift to P or N to start engine (for smart key system)

• This warning message illuminates if you try to start the engine with the shift lever not in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position.

✽ NOTICE

You can start the engine with the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position. But, for your safety, we recommend that you start the engine with the shift lever in the P (Park) position.

Check Forward Collision Avoidance Assist system (if equipped)

• This warning message illuminates if there is a malfunction with the Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA) system. In this situation, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

❈For more details, refer to the “Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system” section in Chapter 5.