Kia Forte: Features of your vehicle / Defroster
CAUTION - Conductors
To prevent damage to the conductors bonded to the inside surface of the rear window, never use sharp instruments or window cleaners containing abrasives to clean the window.
If you want to defrost and defog the front windshield, refer to “Windshield defrosting and defogging” in this section.
Rear window defroster
The defroster heats the window to remove frost, fog and thin ice from the rear window, while the engine is running.
To activate the rear window defroster, press the rear window defroster button located in the center facia switch panel. The indicator on the rear window defroster button illuminates when the defroster is ON.
If there is heavy accumulation of snow on the rear window, brush it off before operating the rear defroster.
The rear window defroster automatically turns off after approximately 20 minutes or when the ignition switch is turned off. To turn off the defroster, press the rear window defroster button again.
Outside rearview mirror defroster
If your vehicle is equipped with the outside rearview mirror defrosters, they will operate at the same time you turn on the rear window defroster.
Welcome system
Headlight (Headlamp) escort
function
The headlights (and/or taillights)
remain on for approximately 5 minutes
after the ignition key is removed
or turned to the ACC or LOCK position.
Howeve ...
Manual climate control system
■ Type A
■ Type B
1. Fan speed control knob
2. Temperature control knob
3. Air conditioning button (if equipped)
4. Rear window defroster button
5. Air intake control button
6. Mod ...
Other information:
Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Owners Manual: FCA warning message and system control
The FCA system produces warning messages, warning alarms, and emergency braking based on the risk of a frontal collision, such as when a vehicle ahead suddenly brakes. The driver can select the initial warning activation time in the User Settings in the LCD display. The options for the ...
Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Service Manual: Towing
General information Towing If the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional towing service. Never tow vehicle with just a rope or chain. It is very dangerous. [Front] [Rear] Emergency Towing There are three popular methods of towing a vehicle : – ...
