Kia Forte: Features of your vehicle / Wipers and washers
A : Wiper speed control (front)
· MIST – Single wipe
· OFF – Off
· INT – Intermittent wipe
· LO – Low wiper speed
· HI – High wiper speed
B : Intermittent control wipe time adjustment
C :Wash with brief wipes (front)*
Windshield wipers
Operates as follows when the ignition switch is turned ON.
MIST : For a single wiping cycle, move the lever to this (MIST) position and release it. The wipers will operate continuously if the lever is held in this position.
OFF : Wiper is not in operation
INT : Wiper operates intermittently at the same wiping intervals. Use this mode in light rain or mist. To vary the speed setting, turn the speed control knob.
LO : Normal wiper speed
HI : Fast wiper speed
✽ NOTICE
If there is heavy accumulation of snow or ice on the windshield, defrost the windshield for about 10 minutes, or until the snow and/or ice is removed, before using the windshield wipers in order to ensure proper operation. If you do not remove the snow and/or ice before using the wiper and washer, the wiper and washer system may be damaged.
Front fog light
Fog lights are used to provide
improved visibility when visibility is
poor due to fog, rain or snow, etc. The
fog lights will turn on when the fog light
switch (1) is turned to the on positi ...
Front windshield washers
In the OFF position, pull the lever
gently toward you to spray washer
fluid on the windshield and to run the
wipers 1-3 cycles.
Use this function when the windshield
is dirty.
The spray an ...
Other information:
Kia Forte 2019-2023 (BD) Owners Manual: Hood open warning
The warning message will appear on the LCD display when hood is open. The warning chime will operate when the vehicle is being driven at or above 3 km/h (2 mph) with the hood open. WARNING - Unsecured engine hood Always double check to be sure that the hood is firmly latched befor ...
Kia Forte 2019-2023 (BD) Owners Manual: Distance to empty
■ Type A ■ Type B • The distance to empty is the estimated distance the vehicle can be driven with the remaining fuel. - Distance range: 1 ~ 9,9999 km or 1 ~ 9,999 mi. • If the estimated distance is below 1 km (1 mi.), the trip computer will display “---” as distance to ...
