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General| Brand | Kia |
|---|---|
| Model | Forte 2019 |
| Category | Automobile |
| Language | English |
Explains how to use the manual, including warnings, cautions, and notices. Covers general layout, index, and section structure.
Details requirements for unleaded fuel, gasoline containing alcohol/methanol, E85 fuel, other fuels, and MTBE usage.
Provides simple precautions for the first 1,000 km (600 miles) to improve performance, economy, and life of the vehicle.
Explains the purpose and data recorded by the event data recorder (EDR) in crash or near-crash situations.
Provides an overview of the vehicle's exterior, labeling components like hood, lamps, mirrors, and windows.
Details the interior components, including door handles, mirrors, switches, steering wheel, and pedals.
Identifies and describes components of the instrument panel, including cluster, horn, airbags, and controls.
Provides an illustration and labels the key components within the engine compartment.
Covers essential safety measures like seat belt use, child restraint, air bag hazards, driver distraction, speed control, and vehicle condition.
Explains the adjustments for driver's, front passenger's, and rear seats, including manual and power adjustments.
Details the seat belt restraint system, including pre-tensioners, precautions, and proper usage for safety.
Provides guidance on child restraint systems, their placement, selection, installation, and types.
Explains the operation, components, and precautions related to the vehicle's air bag system.
Details key operations, including folding keys, smart keys, and after-market key precautions.
Explains how to use the smart key for locking, unlocking doors, and trunk access.
Describes the functions of the remote keyless entry system, including lock, unlock, trunk open, and panic alarm.
Explains the armed, theft-alarm, and disarmed stages of the theft-alarm system.
Covers operating door locks from outside and inside the vehicle, including impact sensing and engine-off unlock systems.
Details how to open and close the trunk, including emergency trunk safety release.
Explains how to use the Smart Trunk system for no-touch trunk opening.
Describes the power window switches for front and rear doors, including auto up/down functions and lock button.
Explains the operation of power windows, including auto down/up features and driver's master control.
Provides instructions on how to open and close the hood, including safety precautions for hot parts.
Details how to open and close the fuel filler lid, including refueling safety precautions.
Explains how to operate the sunroof, including sliding, tilting, and safety precautions.
Covers electric power steering (EPS) operation, symptoms, and necessary checks.
Explains how to adjust the steering wheel angle and height for driver comfort and visibility.
Describes how to sound the horn and check its operation.
Explains the operation of the heated steering wheel and its precautions.
Details adjustment of inside and outside rearview mirrors, including day/night and electrochromic features.
Provides illustrations and descriptions of instrument cluster types (A, B, C) and their components.
Explains how to adjust the instrument panel illumination intensity using the control switch.
Shows how to control LCD windows and displays for different cluster types.
Explains the speedometer, tachometer, engine coolant temperature, and fuel gauges.
Describes the outside temperature gauge and how to change the unit.
Explains the indicators for Intelligent Variable Transmission and manual transmission shift levers.
Details the information displayed on LCD windows, including trip information and distance to empty.
Explains the trip computer function, which displays driving information like trip modes and fuel economy.
Explains the service mode, including service interval calculation and reset procedures.
Covers features like Fuel Economy Auto Reset, Fuel Economy Unit, Temperature Unit, and Tire Pressure Unit.
Explains how to choose the language for the vehicle's display menus.
Describes warning messages that appear on the LCD to alert the driver about vehicle status.
Explains the warning message for engine overheating and the actions to take.
Provides a warning message and procedure for shifting to Park with a smart key system.
Explains the warning message for a low smart key battery and how to start the engine.
Details the warning message for an unlocked steering wheel when the ignition is turned off.
Explains the warning message for pressing the brake pedal to start the engine.
Explains the warning message for pressing the clutch pedal to start the engine.
Details the warning message when the smart key is not detected in the vehicle.
Explains the warning message for a malfunction in the high beam assist system.
Explains the warning message when the start/stop button has a problem.
Describes the immobilizer indicator light behavior without a smart key.
Explains the immobilizer indicator light behavior with a smart key.
Describes the turn signal indicator light behavior and potential malfunctions.
Explains when the high beam indicator light illuminates.
Indicates when the front fog lights are on.
Indicates when the headlights are on.
Explains the high beam assist indicator behavior and system operation.
Indicates when the cruise control system is enabled.
Illuminates when the SPORT mode is selected as the drive mode.
Indicates when the SMART mode is selected as the drive mode.
Details the LKA indicator behavior and malfunction indication.
Explains the parking distance warning-reverse system operation and conditions.
Describes the rear view monitor system, its operation, and precautions for use.
Covers battery saver function, daytime running lights, and lighting control operations.
Explains how to operate parking and tail lights.
Describes how to operate the headlight switch.
Explains the auto light function, which controls headlights based on ambient light.
Details how to operate high beam headlamps and the high beam indicator.
Explains the High Beam Assist system, its operation, and conditions.
Describes the operation of turn signals and lane change signals.
Explains the function and operation of front fog lights.
Covers interior lights such as room lamp, map lamp, and their operation.
Explains the operation of the room lamp.
Details how to turn the map lamp on and off.
Explains when the trunk room lamp comes on and its operation.
Describes how to turn the vanity mirror lamp on or off.
Explains when the glove box lamp comes on and how to prevent battery drain.
Covers interior features like cup holders and seat warmers.
Explains where cups or small beverage cans may be placed.
Provides information on seat warmer operation for front and rear seats.
Explains how to adjust the seat temperature settings and airflow.
Details how to use the sunvisor to shield direct light and adjust it for side windows.
Explains how to move the armrest forward and rearward.
Details the power outlet's design and usage for mobile telephones and other electronic devices.
Explains how to use the USB car charger to charge digital devices like smartphones and tablets.
Describes the wireless smart phone charging system located in the center console.
Locates the clothes hanger on the roof of rear seats and provides usage precautions.
Explains how to securely attach floor mats to the vehicle's floor mat anchors.
Provides information on the vehicle's audio and electronic devices, including antenna and USB port.
Describes the glass antenna for AM/FM signals and the shark fin antenna for transmitted data.
Explains how to connect audio devices and plug in USB devices or iPods.
Details how AM and FM radio signals are broadcast and received by the vehicle's audio system.
Covers essential pre-driving checks including windows, mirrors, lights, tires, and obstacles.
Explains the ignition switch positions (LOCK, ACC, ON, START) and illuminated ignition switch.
Details the engine start/stop button operation in different modes and anti-theft steering column lock.
Explains the manual transmission operation, including shift patterns, clutch usage, and driving precautions.
Describes the IVT operation, including shift lever positions and sports mode.
Covers power brakes, disc brakes wear indicator, parking brake, and dual-diagonal braking system.
Explains the ABS operation, its benefits, limitations, and warning lights.
Details the ESC system's design, operation, and precautions for use.
Explains the VSM system's enhancements to stability and steering responses.
Provides information on driver attention monitoring and situations affecting lane marker recognition.
Describes the DAW system's purpose, setting, activation, and monitoring of driver attention level.
Explains how to use the cruise control system, including setting, adjusting, and cancelling speeds.
Details the smart cruise control system, its limitations, and warnings for safe use.
Explains the BCW system's operation, blind spot areas, closing at high speed, and RCCW features.
Describes the LKA system's function to detect lane markers and assist steering.
Explains FCA system's function to detect vehicles/pedestrians and apply emergency braking.
Provides driving suggestions to save money on fuel and repairs by driving smoothly and maintaining the vehicle.
Offers advice for hazardous driving conditions like water, snow, ice, mud, and off-road driving.
Provides suggestions for winter driving, including snowy/icy conditions and snow tires.
Explains the hazard warning flasher system and its operation.
Covers actions when the engine stalls, if you have a flat tire, or if the engine will not start.
Details procedures for jump starting a vehicle and warnings related to batteries.
Explains how to check tire pressure, TPMS malfunction indicator, and low tire pressure telltale.
Provides instructions for changing a tire with TPMS, including warnings and precautions.
Covers towing service, precautions for side and curtain airbags, and EPB system checks.
Details how to install and remove the towing hook, and emergency towing precautions.
Provides an illustration and labels for components in the engine compartment.
Emphasizes owner's responsibility for vehicle maintenance and recommends authorized Kia dealer services.
Gives instructions for easy maintenance items and warns about improper service.
Lists vehicle checks and inspections for owners at specified intervals.
Details normal and severe usage maintenance schedules for various vehicle items.
Explains specific maintenance items like engine oil, drive belts, fuel filter, and cooling system.
Covers tire care, recommended inflation pressures, tire rotation, and wheel replacement.
Explains the vehicle's electrical system protection by fuses and precautions for fuse replacement.
Provides precautions for bulb replacement and details on lamp part malfunctions.
Lists the vehicle's overall dimensions, tread, wheelbase, and engine specifications.
Provides a table detailing light bulb types, wattages, and their corresponding bulb types.
Details tire size designation, wheel size, load capacity, speed rating, and inflation pressures.
Specifies gross vehicle weight for different transmission types and luggage volume.
Lists refrigerant and compressor lubricant details and classification.
Provides a chart for recommended engine oil viscosity based on temperature range.
Explains where to find the VIN on the vehicle and the vehicle certification label.
Shows the location of the engine number stamped on the engine block.
