Kia Forte: Hood / Hood open warning
The warning message will appear on the LCD display when hood is open.
The warning chime will operate when the vehicle is being driven at or above 3 km/h (2 mph) with the hood open.
WARNING - Unsecured engine hood
Always double check to be sure that the hood is firmly latched before driving away. If it is not latched, the hood could fly open while the vehicle is being driven, causing a total loss of visibility, which might result in an accident.
CAUTION
Before closing the hood, ensure that all obstructions are removed from the engine compartment and surrounding body sheet metal. Closing the hood with an obstruction present could result in damage to the engine, sheet metal or the impacted objects.
WARNING
The support rod must be inserted completely into the hole whenever you inspect the engine compartment. This will prevent the hood from falling and possibly injuring you.
Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check the
following:
All filler caps in the engine compartment
must be correctly
installed.
Gloves, rags or any other combustible
material must be
remov ...
Fuel filler lid
Opening the fuel filler lid
The fuel filler lid must be opened
from inside the vehicle by pulling up
the fuel filler lid opener.
If the fuel filler lid does not open
because ice has formed a ...
Other information:
Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Owners Manual: Warning messages
Warning messages appear on the LCD to warn the driver. It is located in the center of the instrument cluster. The warning message may appear differently depending on the type of instrument cluster and some may not show the warning message at all. The warning message is shown in either ...
Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Owners Manual: Defroster
CAUTION - Conductors To prevent damage to the conductors bonded to the inside surface of the rear window, never use sharp instruments or window cleaners containing abrasives to clean the window. If you want to defrost and defog the front windshield, refer to “Windshield defrosting ...
