Kia Forte: Features of your vehicle / Windows

(1) Driver’s door power window switch
(2) Front passenger’s door power window switch
(3) Rear door (left) power window switch
(4) Rear door (right) power window switch
(5) Window opening and closing
(6) Automatic power window up*/ down*
(7) Power window lock button

✽ NOTICE

In cold and wet climates, power windows may not work properly due to freezing conditions.

Power windows

The ignition switch must be in the ON position for power windows to operate.

Each door has a power window switch that controls the door's window. The driver has a power window lock button which can block the operation of rear passenger windows.

The power windows can be operated for approximately 10 minutes after the ignition key is removed or is set to the to the ACC or LOCK position.

However, if the front doors are opened, the power windows cannot be operated even within the 10 minute period.

The driver’s door has a master power window switch that controls all the windows in the vehicle.

If a window cannot be closed because it is blocked by objects, remove the objects and close the window.

✽ NOTICE

While driving with the rear windows down or with the sunroof (if equipped) in an open (or partially open) position, your vehicle may demonstrate a wind buffeting or pulsation noise. This noise is a normal occurrence and can be reduced or eliminated by taking the following actions. If the noise occurs with one or both of the rear windows down, partially lower both front windows approximately 2.5 cm (1 in.). If you experience the noise with the sunroof open, slightly reduce the size of the sunroof opening.

CAUTION

Do not install any accessories in the vehicle that extend into the open window area. Such objects will impact the proper function of the Automatic reversal “jam protection” feature described on “Automatic reversal” section of this manual.

• Window opening and closing, Auto down window