Kia Forte: Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system / Air bag warning light

Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Owners Manual / Safety features of your vehicle / Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system / Air bag warning light

The purpose of the air bag warning light in your instrument panel is to alert you of a potential problem with your air bag system, which could include your side and/or curtain air bags used for rollover protection.

How does the air bag system operate?

Air bags are activated (able to inflate if necessary) only when the ignition switch or engine start/stop button is turned to the ON position or engine is running. The appropriate air ...

SRS components and functions

The SRS consists of the following components: 1. Driver's front air bag module 2. Passenger's front air bag module 3. Side air bag modules 4. Curtain air bag modules 5. Retractor pre-tens ...

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Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Service Manual: Parking Brake

Repair procedures Inspection Check whether the stroke is within specification when the parking brake lever is depressed with 44 lbf, 196 N(20 kgf) of force. Also, the parking brake alone should securely hold the vehicle on a fairly steep grade. If the stroke is more or less than ...

Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Owners Manual: Cruise, SPORT Mode, SMART Mode Indicator Lights

Cruise Indicator Light This indicator light illuminates: When the cruise control system is enabled. ❈For more details, refer to the “Cruise Control System” section in Chapter 5. SPORT Mode Indicator Light This indicator light illuminates: • When you select “SPORT� ...