Kia Forte: Theft-alarm system / Disarmed stage
The system will be disarmed when:
Transmitter
- The door unlock button is pressed.
- The engine is started. (within 3
seconds)
- The ignition switch is in the "ON"
position for 30 seconds or more.
Smart key
- The door unlock button is pressed.
- The button of the front outside door
is pressed while carrying the smart
key.
- The engine is started. (within 3
seconds)
After the doors are unlocked, the hazard
warning lights will blink twice to
indicate that the system is disarmed.
After pressing the unlock button, if any
door or the trunk is not opened within
30 seconds, the system will be
rearmed.
✽ NOTICE
- Avoid trying to start the engine
while the alarm is activated. The
vehicle starting motor is disabled
during the theft-alarm stage.
If the system is not disarmed with
the transmitter, insert the key into
the ignition switch, turn the ignition
switch to the ON position and
wait for 30 seconds. Then the system
will be disarmed.
- If you lose your keys, consult your
authorized Kia dealer.
Armed stage
Using the smart key
Park the vehicle and stop the engine.
Arm the system as described below.
1.Turn off the engine.
2.Make sure that all doors (and tailgate)
and the engine hood ar ...
Operating door locks from
outside the vehicle
To remove the cover (if equipped, for
type C) :
1. Pull out the door handle.
2. Press the lever (1) located inside
the bottom part of the cover ...
Other information:
LOCK (1)
The ignition key can be removed only
in the LOCK position.
ACC (Accessory) (2)
The electrical accessories are operative.
If difficulty is experienced turning
the ignition switch to the ACC
position, turn the key while turning
the steering wheel right and left to
release the ...
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 :
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