Kia Forte: Features of your vehicle / Welcome system
Headlight (Headlamp) escort function
The headlights (and/or taillights) remain on for approximately 5 minutes after the ignition key is removed or turned to the ACC or LOCK position. However, if the driver’s door is opened and closed, the headlights are turned off after 15 seconds.
The headlights can be turned off by pressing the lock button on the transmitter or smart key twice or turning off the light switch from the headlight or Auto light position.
Interior light
When the interior light switch is in the DOOR position and all doors (and trunk) are locked and closed, the room lamp will come on for 30 seconds if any of the following occurs:
• Without smart key system
- When the door unlock button is pressed on the transmitter.
• With the smart key system
- When the door unlock button is
pressed on the smart key.
- When the button on the outside
door handle is pressed.
At this time, if you press the door lock button, the lamps will turn off immediately.
Pocket light
When all the doors (and tailgate) are locked and closed, the door handle lamp will come on for about 15 seconds if any of the below is performed.
• With the smart key system
- When the vehicle is approached with the smart key in possession.
The glove box lamp comes on when the glove box is opened. To prevent unnecessary battery drain, close the glove box securely after using the glove box.
CAUTION - Conductors To prevent damage to the conductors bonded to the inside surface of the rear window, never use sharp instruments or window cleaners containing abrasives to clean the window.
Other information:
Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Owner's Manual: Battery
For best battery service Keep the battery securely mounted. Keep the battery top clean and dry. Keep the terminals and connections clean, tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or terminal grease. Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the battery immediately with a solution of water and baking soda.
Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Owner's Manual: Wheel replacement, Tire traction & maintenance
Wheel replacement When replacing the metal wheels for any reason, make sure the new wheels are equivalent to the original factory units in diameter, rim width and offset. A wheel that is not the correct size may adversely affect wheel and bearing life, braking and stopping abilities, handling characteristics, ground clearance, bod
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