Kia Forte: Trip information (Trip computer) / Fuel Economy
■ Type A
■ Type B
Average Fuel Economy (1)
- The average fuel economy is calculated
by the total driving distance
and fuel consumption since the last
average fuel economy reset.
- Fuel economy range:
0 ~ 99.9 km/L, L/100 km or MPG
- The average fuel economy can be
reset both manually and automatically.
✽ NOTICE
Fuel economy may vary significantly
based on driving conditions, driving
habits, and condition of the vehicle.
Manual reset
To clear the average fuel economy
manually, press the RESET or OK
button on the steering wheel for
more than 1 second when the average
fuel economy is displayed.
Automatic reset
(For type B, C cluster)
To make the average fuel economy
be reset automatically whenever
refueling, select the “Fuel economy
auto reset” mode in the User Setting
menu of the LCD Windows (Refer to
“LCD Windows”).
- OFF - You may set to default manually
by using the trip switch reset button.
- After ignition - The vehicle will automatically
set to default once 4 hours
pass after the Ignition is in OFF.
- After refueling - After refueling more
than 6 liters (1.6 gallons) and driving
over 1 km/h (1 mph), the vehicle will
reset to default automatically.
- 4 hours after the ignition is turned
off, the tripmeter will be reset automatically.
✽ NOTICE
The average fuel economy is not displayed
for more accurate calculation
if the vehicle does not drive more than
10 seconds or 50 meters (0.03 miles)
since the ignition switch or Engine
Start/Stop button is turned to ON.
Instant Fuel Economy (2)
• This mode displays the instant fuel
economy during the last few seconds
when the vehicle speed is
more than 10km/h (6.2 MPH).
- Fuel economy range:
0.0 ~ 30 km/L , L/100km or 0.0 ~
50.0 MPG
CAUTION
Avoid driving with an extremely
low fuel level (with the fuel level
below “E” or with the fuel warning
light on). Running out of fuel
could cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the catalytic converter
(if equipped).
Tripmeter (1)
The tripmeter is the total driving
distance since the last tripmeter
reset.
- Distance range : 0 ~ 1599999 km
or 0 ~ 999999 mi.
To reset the tripmeter, press the
R ...
Displays accumulated information
starting from a mileage/fuel efficiency/
time default point.
Accumulated information is calculated
after the vehicle has run for
more than 300 meters ( ...
Other information:
Engine oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be
changed at the intervals specified in
the maintenance schedule. If the
vehicle is being driven in severe conditions,
more frequent oil and filter
changes are required.
Drive belts
Inspect all drive belts for evidence of
cuts, c ...
■ Type A
■ Type B
• The distance to empty is the estimated
distance the vehicle can be
driven with the remaining fuel.
- Distance range: 1 ~ 9,9999 km or
1 ~ 9,999 mi.
• If the estimated distance is below 1
km (1 mi.), the trip computer will
display “---” as distance to ...