Kia Forte: Gauges / Engine coolant temperature
gauge

This gauge shows the temperature
of the engine coolant when the ignition
switch is ON.
If the gauge pointer moves beyond
the normal range area toward the “H”
position, it indicates overheating that
may damage the engine.
Do not continue driving with an overheated
engine. If your vehicle overheats,
refer to the “If the engine overheats”
section in Chapter 6.
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the forward
speed of the vehicle.
The speedometer is calibrated in
miles per hour and/or kilometers per
hour.
Tachometer
The tachometer indicates th ...
The fuel gauge indicates the approximate
amount of fuel remaining in the
fuel tank. The fuel tank capacity is
indicated in Chapter 8. The fuel
gauge is supplemented by a low fuel
warning l ...
Other information:
You will find many safety precautions
and recommendations throughout
this section, and throughout this manual.
The safety precautions in this section
are among the most important.
Always wear your seat belt
A seat belt is your best protection in
all types of accidents. Air bags are
des ...
■ Nu 2.0L MPI Engine (Gasoline)
■ Gamma 1.6L T-GDI Engine (Gasoline)
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake / clutch fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner
5. Fuse box
6. Negative battery terminal
7. Positive battery terminal
8. Engine oil dipstick
9. Radiato ...