Kia Forte: Light bulbs / High mounted stop lamp (bulb
type) bulb replacement

1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Remove the socket from the
assembly by turning the socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on
the assembly.
3. Remove the bulb from the socket
by pressing it in and rotating it
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the bulb align with the slots in the
socket. Pull the bulb out of the
socket.
4. Insert a new bulb by inserting it
into the socket and rotating it until
it locks into place.
5. Install the socket in the assembly
by aligning the tabs on the socket
with the slots in the assembly.
Push the socket into the assembly
and turn the socket clockwise.
If the high mounted stop lamp (LED)
(1) does not operate, have the vehicle
checked by an authorized Kia
dealer.
The LED lamp cannot be replaced
as a single component because it is
an inte ...
1. Remove the lamp assembly by
using a flat-blade screwdriver.
2. Remove the socket from the
assembly by turning the socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slot ...
Other information:
1. Park on a level surface and apply
the parking brake firmly.
2. Place the transmission shift lever
in P (Park) with Dual clutch transmission/
Intelligent variable transmission
and R (Reverse) with
manual transmission.
3. Activate the hazard warning
flashers.
4. Remove the wheel ...
When driving
ESC should be turned on for daily
driving whenever possible.
To turn ESC off while driving, press
the ESC OFF button while driving
on a flat road surface.
WARNING - Operating
ESC
Never press the ESC OFF button
while ESC is operating (ESC
indicator light blinks). ...