Kia Forte: Driving your vehicle / Engine start/stop button

Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Engine start/stop button

Illuminated engine start/stop button

Whenever the front door is opened, the engine start/stop button will illuminate for your convenience. The light will go off after about 30 seconds when the door is closed. It will also go off immediately when the theft-alarm system is armed.

Starting the engine

WARNING - Proper footwear Always wear appropriate shoes when operating your vehicle. Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski boots, sandals, etc.) may interfere with your ability to use the bra ...

Engine start/stop button position

OFF With manual transmission To turn off the engine (START/RUN position) or vehicle power (ON position), stop the vehicle, then press the engine start/stop button. With Dual clutch transmissi ...

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Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Owners Manual: Seat belt - Driver's 3-point system with emergency locking retractor

To fasten your seat belt: To fasten your seat belt, pull it out of the retractor and insert the metal tab (1) into the buckle (2). There will be an audible "click" when the tab locks into the buckle. The seat belt automatically adjusts to the proper length only after the lap belt por ...

Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Owners Manual: Vehicle weight

This chapter will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and how to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability. Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of the vehicle design performance. Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourse ...