KIA Forte (2018 year). Instruction — part 11

If there is a malfunction with either the

alternator or electrical charging sys‐

tem:

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe

location and stop your vehicle.

2. Turn the engine off and check the

alternator drive belt for looseness

or breakage.

If the belt is adjusted properly,

there may be a problem in the elec‐

trical charging system.

In this case, have the vehicle in‐

spected by a professional workshop

as soon as possible.

Kia recommends to visit an author‐

ized Kia dealer/service partner.

Engine oil pressure

warning light

This warning light illumi‐

nates:

• Once you set the ignition switch or

Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON

position.

- It remains on until the engine is

started.

• When the engine oil pressure is low.

If the engine oil pressure is low:

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe

location and stop your vehicle.

2. Turn the engine off and check the

engine oil level (For more details,

refer to Engine oil on page

8-23). If the level is low, add oil as

required.

If the warning light remains on af‐

ter adding oil or if oil is not availa‐

ble, have the vehicle inspected by a

professional workshop as soon as

possible. Kia recommends to visit

an authorized Kia dealer/service

partner.

CAUTION

n Engine Oil Pressure Warning

Light

• If the engine does not stop imme‐

diately after the Engine Oil Pres‐

sure Warning Light is illuminated,

severe damage could result.

• If the warning light stays on while

the engine is running, it indicates

that there may be serious engine

damage or malfunction. In this

case,

1. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is

safe to do so.

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2. Turn off the engine and check

the oil level. If the oil level is

low, fill the engine oil to the

proper level.

3. Start the engine again. If the

warning light stays on after the

engine is started, turn the en‐

gine off immediately. In this

case, have the vehicle inspected

by a professional workshop. Kia

recommends to visit an author‐

ized Kia dealer/service partner.

Low fuel level warning

light

This warning light illumi‐

nates:
When the fuel tank is nearly empty.

If the fuel tank is nearly empty:
Add fuel as soon as possible.

CAUTION

n Low fuel level

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Driving with the Low Fuel Level

warning light on or with the fuel lev‐

el below 0 or E can cause the en‐

gine to misfire and damage the cat‐

alytic converter (if equipped).

Low tire pressure

warning light (if

equipped)

This warning light illumi‐

nates:

• Once you set the ignition switch or

Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON

position.

- It illuminates for approximately

3 seconds and then goes off.

• When one or more of your tires are

significantly underinflated.

For more details, refer to Tire Pres‐

sure Monitoring System (TPMS) on

page 7-08.

This warning light remains on after

blinking for approximately 60 seconds

or repeats blinking and off at the inter‐

vals of approximately 3 seconds:

• When there is a malfunction with the

TPMS.

In this case, have the vehicle inspec‐

ted by a professional workshop as

soon as possible. Kia recommends to

visit an authorized Kia dealer/service

partner.

For more details, refer to Tire Pres‐

sure Monitoring System (TPMS) on

page 7-08.

WARNING

n Low tire pressure

• Significantly low tire pressure

makes the vehicle unstable and

can contribute to loss of vehicle

control and increased braking dis‐

tances.

• Continued driving or low pressure

tires will cause the tires to over‐

heat and fail.

WARNING

n Safe Stopping

• The TPMS cannot alert you to se‐

vere and sudden tire damage

caused by external factors.

• If you notice any vehicle instability,

immediately take your foot off the

accelerator pedal, apply the brakes

gradually with light force, and

slowly move to a safe position off

the road.

Door ajar warning light (if

equipped)

This warning light illumi‐

nates:
When a door is not closed securely.

Trunk (tailgate) Open

Warning Light (if

equipped)

This warning light illumi‐

nates:
When the trunk (tailgate) is not closed

securely.

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Overspeed warning light

(if equipped)

This warning light blinks:

• When you drive the vehi‐

cle more than 120 km/h.

- This is to prevent you from driving

your vehicle with overspeed.

- The overspeed warning chime also

sound for approximately 5 sec‐

onds.

Washer fluid warning

light (if equipped)

This warning light illumi‐

nates:

• When the washer fluid level in the

reservoir is nearly empty.

In this case, you should refill the

washer fluid.

Master Warning Mode (if

equipped)

• This warning light informs

the driver the following

situations

- Low washer fluid (if equipped)
- Blind Spot Detection (BSD) mal‐

function (if equipped)

- Service reminder and so on.

The Master Warning Light illuminates

when more than one of the above

warning situations occur. At this time,

the LCD Modes Icon will change from

( ) to ( ).

If the warning situation is solved, the

master warning light will be turned off

and the LCD Modes Icon will be changed

back to its previous icon ( ). (ex : refill

the washer fluid)

Fuel filter warning light

(diesel engine)

This warning light illumi‐

nates:

• Once you set the ignition switch or

Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON

position.

- It illuminates for approximately

3 seconds and then goes off.

• When water has accumulated inside

the fuel filter.

In this case, remove the water from

the fuel filter.

For more details, refer to Fuel Filter

on page 8-34.

CAUTION

n Fuel Filter Warning Light

• When the Fuel Filter Warning Light

illuminates, engine power (vehicle

speed & idle speed) may decrease.

• If you keep driving with the warn‐

ing light on, engine parts (injector,

common rail, high pressure fuel

pump) may be damaged. If this oc‐

curs, have the vehicle inspected by

a professional workshop as soon

as possible. Kia recommends to

visit an authorized Kia dealer/serv‐

ice partner.

Exhaust system (DPF)

warning light (diesel

engine)

This warning light illumi‐

nates:

• When there is a malfunction with Die‐

sel Particulate Filter (DPF) system.

• When this warning light illuminates, it

may turn off after driving the vehicle:

- at more than 60 km/h (37 mph), or
- at more than 2nd gear with 1500 ~

2000 engine rpm for a certain time

(for about 25 minutes).

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If this warning light blinks in spite of

the procedure (at this time the LCD

warning message will be displayed),

have the DPF system checked by a pro‐

fessional workshop. Kia recommends to

visit an authorized Kia dealer/service

partner.

CAUTION

n Diesel Engine with DPF (if

equipped)

If you continue to drive with the DPF

warning light blinking for a long

time, the DPF system can be dam‐

aged and fuel consumption can wor‐

sen.

Indicator lights

Electronic stability

control (ESC) indicator

light (if equipped)

This indicator light illumi‐

nates:

• Once you set the ignition switch or

Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON

position.

- It illuminates for approximately

3 seconds and then goes off.

• When there is a malfunction with the

ESC system.

In this case, have the vehicle inspec‐

ted by a professional workshop. Kia

recommends to visit an authorized

Kia dealer/service partner.

This indicator light blinks:
While the ESC is operating.

For more details, refer to Electronic

Stability Control (ESC) on page 6-40.

Electronic stability

control (ESC) OFF

indicator light (if

equipped)

This indicator light illuminates:

• Once you set the ignition switch or

Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON

position.

- It illuminates for approximately 3

seconds and then goes off.

• When you deactivate the ESC system

by pressing the ESC OFF button.

For more details, refer to Electronic

Stability Control (ESC) on page 6-40.

Immobilizer indicator

light (without smart key)

(if equipped)

This indicator light illumi‐

nates:

• When the vehicle detects the immo‐

bilizer in your key properly while the

ignition switch is ON.

- At this time, you can start the en‐

gine.

- The indicator light goes off after

starting the engine.

This indicator light blinks:

• When there is a malfunction with the

immobilizer system.

In this case, have the vehicle inspec‐

ted by a professional workshop. Kia

recommends to visit an authorized

Kia dealer/service partner.

Immobilizer indicator

light (with smart key) (if

equipped)

This indicator light illumi‐

nates for up to 30 seconds:

• When the vehicle detects the smart

key in the vehicle properly while the

Engine Start/Stop Button is ACC or

ON.

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- At this time, you can start the en‐

gine.

- The indicator light goes off after

starting the engine.

This indicator light blinks for a few sec‐

onds:

• When the smart key is not in the ve‐

hicle.

- At this time, you can not start the

engine.

This indicator light illuminates for

2 seconds and goes off:

• When the vehicle cannot detect the

smart key which is in the vehicle

while the Engine Start/Stop Button is

ON.

In this case, have the vehicle inspec‐

ted by a professional workshop. Kia

recommends to visit an authorized

Kia dealer/service partner.

This indicator light blinks:

• When the battery of the smart key is

weak.

- At this time, you cannot start the

engine. However, you can start the

engine if you press the Engine

Start/Stop Button with the smart

key. (For more details, refer to

Starting the Engine on page

6-07).

• When there is a malfunction with the

immobilizer system.

In this case, have the vehicle inspec‐

ted by a professional workshop. Kia

recommends to visit an authorized

Kia dealer/service partner.

Turn signal indicator light

This indicator light blinks:

• When you turn the turn

signal light on.

If any of the following occurs, there

may a malfunction with the turn signal

system. In this case, have the vehicle

inspected by a professional workshop.

Kia recommends to visit an authorized

Kia dealer/service partner.

- The indicator light does not blink but

illuminates.

- The indicator light blinks more rapid‐

ly.

- The indicator light does not illuminate

at all.

Low beam indicator light

(if equipped)

This indicator light illumi‐

nates:

• When the headlights are on.

High beam indicator light

This indicator light illumi‐

nates:

• When the headlights are

on and in the high beam position

• When the turn signal lever is pulled

into the Flash-to-Pass position.

Light ON indicator light

This indicator light illumi‐

nates:

• When the tail lights or

headlights are on.

Front fog indicator light

(if equipped)

This indicator light illumi‐

nates:

• When the front fog lights are on.

Rear fog indicator light

(if equipped)

This indicator light illumi‐

nates:

• When the rear fog lights are on.

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Cruise indicator light (if

equipped)

This indicator light illumi‐

nates:

• When the cruise control system is

enabled.

For more details, refer to Cruise Con‐

trol System on page 6-47.

Cruise SET indicator light

(if equipped)

This indicator light illumi‐

nates:

• When the cruise control speed is set.

For more details, refer to Cruise Con‐

trol System on page 6-47.

KEY OUT indicator light

(if equipped)

When the ENGINE START/

STOP button is in the ACC or

ON position, if any door is open, the

system checks for the smart key.
This indicator light blinks:
When the smart key is not in the vehi‐

cle and any door is open with the igni‐

tion switch or Engine Start/Stop button

in the ACC or ON position.

- At this time, if you close all doors, the

chime will also sound for approxi‐

mately 5 seconds.

- The indicator will go off while the ve‐

hicle is moving.

SPORT Mode Indicator

Light (if equipped)

This indicator light illumi‐

nates:

• When you select SPORT mode as

drive mode.

For more details, refer to DRIVE Mode

Integrated Control System on page

6-52.

ECO Mode Indicator Light

(if equipped)

This indicator light illumi‐

nates:

• When you select ECO mode as drive

mode.

For more details, refer to DRIVE Mode

Integrated Control System on page

6-52.

Glow indicator light

(diesel engine)

This indicator light illumi‐

nates:

• When the engine is being preheated

with the ignition switch or Engine

Start/Stop Button in the ON position.

- The engine can be started after

the glow indicator light goes off.

- The illumination time varies with

the engine coolant temperature,

air temperature, and battery con‐

dition.

If the indicator light remains on or

blinks after the engine has warmed up

or while driving, there may a malfunc‐

tion with the engine preheating sys‐

tem.

In this case, have the vehicle inspected

by a professional workshop. Kia recom‐

mends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/

service partner.

NOTICE

n Engine preheating

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If the engine does not start within

10 seconds after the preheating is

completed, set the ignition switch or

Engine Start/Stop Button to the

LOCK or OFF position for 10 seconds

and then to the ON position in order

to preheat the engine again.

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PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

The parking assist system assists the

driver during movement of the vehicle

by chiming if any object is sensed with‐

in the distance of 100 cm (39.3 in.) in

front and 120 cm (47 in.) behind the

vehicle.

This system is a supplemental system

and it is not intended to nor does it re‐

place the need for extreme care and

attention of the driver.

The sensing range and objects detecta‐

ble by the sensors are limited. Whenev‐

er moving pay as much attention to

what is in front and behind of you as

you would in a vehicle without a parking

assist system.

WARNING

The parking assist system should

only be considered as a supplemen‐

tary function. The driver must check

the front and rear view. The opera‐

tional function of the parking assist

system can be affected by many

factors and conditions of the sur‐

roundings, so the responsibility rests

always with the driver.

Operation of the parking assist

system

Operating condition

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• This system activates when the

parking assist system button is

pressed with the ignition switch ON.

• The indicator of the parking assist

system button turns on automatical‐

ly and activates the parking assist

system when you shift the gear to

the R (Reverse) position. It will turn

off automatically when you drive

above 20 km/h (12.4 mph).

• The sensing distance while moving

forward is approximately 60 cm

(24 in.) when you are driving less

than 10 km/h (6.2 mph).

• When more than two objects are

sensed at the same time, the closest

one will be recognized first.

• If the vehicle speed is above 20 km/h,

the system automatically turns off.

To activate again, push the button.

NOTICE

It may not operate if it s distance

from the object is already less than

approximately 25 cm when the sys‐

tem is ON.

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Type of warning indicator and sound

Distance from object

Warning indicator

Warning sound

When driving forward

When driving rearward

4 Door, 5 Door

2 Door

4 Door, 5 Door

2 Door

100 cm~61 cm

Front

-

-

Buzzer beeps intermit‐

tently

120 cm~61 cm

Rear

-

-

Buzzer beeps intermit‐

tently

60 cm~31 cm

Front

Buzzer beeps fre‐

quently

Rear

-

-

Buzzer beeps fre‐

quently

30 cm

Front

Buzzer sounds contin‐

uously

Rear

-

-

Buzzer sounds contin‐

uously

NOTICE

• The actual warning sound and indicator may differ from the illustration according to objects or sensor status.
• Do not wash the vehicle's sensor with high pressure water.

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CAUTION

• This system can only sense objects within the range and location of the sensors;

It can not detect objects in other areas where sensors are not installed. Also, small or slim objects, such as poles or ob‐

jects located between sensors may not be detected by the sensors.

Always visually check behind the vehicle when backing up.

• Be sure to inform any drivers of the vehicle that may be unfamiliar with the system regarding the systems capabilities

and limitations.

Non-operational conditions of

parking assist system

Parking assist system may not

operate normally when:

1. Moisture is frozen to the sensor (It

will operate normally when mois‐

ture melts).

2. Sensor is covered with foreign mat‐

ter, such as snow or water, or the

sensor cover is blocked. (It will op‐

erate normally when the material

is removed or the sensor is no lon‐

ger blocked).

3. Sensor is stained with foreign mat‐

ter such as snow or water. (Sensing

range will return to normal when

removed.)

4. The parking assist button is off.

There is a possibility of parking

assist system malfunction when:

1. Driving on uneven road surfaces

such as unpaved roads, gravel,

bumps, or gradient.

2. Objects generating excessive noise

such as vehicle horns, loud motor‐

cycle engines, or truck air brakes

can interfere with the sensor.

3. Heavy rain or water spray.
4. Wireless transmitters or mobile

phones present near the sensor.

5. Sensor is covered with snow.

Detecting range may decrease

when:

1. Outside air temperature is ex‐

tremely hot or cold.

2. Undetectable objects smaller than

1 m and narrower than 14 cm in di‐

ameter.

The following objects may not be

recognized by the sensor:

1. Sharp or slim objects such as ropes,

chains or small poles.

2. Objects, which tend to absorb sen‐

sor frequency such as clothes,

spongy material or snow.

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NOTICE

1. The warning may not sound se‐

quentially depending on the

speed and shapes of the objects

detected.

2. The parking assist system may

malfunction if the vehicle bump‐

er height or sensor installation

has been modified. Any non-fac‐

tory installed equipment or ac‐

cessories may also interfere

with the sensor performance.

3. Sensor may not recognize ob‐

jects less than 30 cm from the

sensor, or it may sense an incor‐

rect distance. Use with caution.

4. When the sensor is frozen or

stained with snow or water, the

sensor may be inoperative until

the stains are removed using a

soft cloth.

5. Do not push, scratch or strike

the sensor with any hard objects

that could damage the surface

of the sensor. Sensor damage

could occur.

NOTICE

This system can only sense objects

within the range and location of the

sensors, it can not detect objects in

other areas where sensors are not

installed. Also, small or slim objects,

or objects located between sensors

may not be detected.

Always visually check in front and

behind the vehicle when driving.

Be sure to inform any drivers in the

vehicle that may be unfamiliar with

the system regarding the systems

capabilities and limitations.

WARNING

Pay close attention when the vehicle

is driven close to objects on the road,

particularly pedestrians, and espe‐

cially children. Be aware that some

objects may not be detected by the

sensors, due to the objects distance,

size or material, all of which can lim‐

it the effectiveness of the sensor.

Always perform a visual inspection
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to make sure the vehicle is clear of

all obstructions before moving the

vehicle in any direction.

Self-diagnosis

When you shift the gear to the R (Re‐

verse) position and if one or more of

the below occurs you may have a mal‐

function in the rear parking assist sys‐

tem.

• You don't hear an audible warning

sound or if the buzzer sounds inter‐

mittently.

•

is displayed. (if equip‐

ped)

If this occurs, have the system checked

by a professional workshop. Kia recom‐

mends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/

service partner.

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WARNING

Your new vehicle warranty does not

cover any accidents or damage to

the vehicle or injuries to its occu‐

pants related to a parking assist

system. Always drive safely and

cautiously.

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REARVIEW CAMERA (IF EQUIPPED)

The rearview camera will activate when

the back-up light is ON with the ignition

switch ON and the shift lever in the R

(Reverse) position.

NOTICE

The warning "Warning ! Check sur‐

roundings for safety " will appear on

the rearview display when the rear‐

view camera is activated.

WARNING

• This system is a supplementary

function only. It is the responsibili‐

ty of the driver to always check

the inside/outside rearview mirror

and the area behind the vehicle

before and while backing up be‐

cause there is a dead zone that

can't be seen by the camera.

• Always keep the camera lens

clean. If lens is covered with for‐

eign matter, the camera may not

operate normally.

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HAZARD WARNING FLASHER

The hazard warning flasher should be

used whenever you find it necessary to

stop the vehicle in a hazardous location.

When you must make such an emer‐

gency stop, always pull off the road as

far as possible.

The hazard warning lights are turned

on by pushing in the hazard switch.

Both turn signal lights will blink. The

hazard warning lights will operate even

though the key is not in the ignition

switch.

To turn the hazard warning lights off,

push the switch again.

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LIGHTING

Battery saver function

• The purpose of this feature is to pre‐

vent the battery from being dis‐

charged. The system automatically

turns off the parking lights when the

driver removes the ignition key and

opens the driver-side door.

• With this feature, the parking lights

will turn off automatically if the driv‐

er parks on the side of the road at

night.

If necessary, to keep the lights on

when the ignition key is removed,

perform the following:

1. Open the driver-side door.
2. Turn the parking lights OFF and ON

again using the light switch on the

steering column.

CAUTION

If the driver gets out of the vehicle

through other doors (except driver's

door), the battery saver function

does not operate. Therefore, It cau‐

ses the battery to be discharged. In

this case, make sure to turn off the

lamp before getting out of the vehi‐

cle.

Headlight escort function (if

equipped)

If you turn the ignition switch to the

ACC or OFF position with the headlights

ON, the headlights remain on for about

5 minutes. 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 trans‐

mitter (or smart key) twice or turning

the light switch to the OFF position.
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Traffic Change (For Europe)

The low beam light distribution is

asymmetric. If you go abroad to a

country with opposite traffic direc‐

tion, this asymmetric part will daz‐

zle oncoming car driver. To prevent

dazzle, ECE regulation demand sev‐

eral technical solutions (ex. auto‐

matic change system, adhesive

sheet, down aiming). This head‐

lamps are designed not to dazzle

opposite drivers. So, you need not

change your headlamps in a coun‐

try with opposite traffic direction.

Lighting control

The light switch has a Headlight and a

Parking light position.

To operate the lights, turn the knob at

the end of the control lever to one of

the following positions:

1. OFF position
2. Position light position
3. Headlight position
4. Auto light position (if equipped)

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