Kia Forte: Warning lights / Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL)
This warning light illuminates:
- Once you set the ignition switch or
Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It remains on until the engine is
started.
- When there is a malfunction with
the emission control system.
In this situation, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
CAUTION - Gasoline
Engine
If the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL) illuminates, potential
catalytic converter damage
is possible, which could result
in loss of engine power.
In this situation, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer as soon as possible.
CAUTION - Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (MIL)
Driving with the Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (MIL) on may
cause damage to the emission
control systems, which could
affect drivability and/or fuel
economy.
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or
Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It remains on until the engine is
started.
When there is a malfun ...
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or
Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It remains on until the engine is
started.
When there is a malfun ...
Other information:
Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the fuse box cover.
3.
Remove the starter relay (A).
4.
Check for ...
1. Remove the lamp assembly from
the vehicle by prying the lens and
pulling the assembly out.
2. Disconnect the bulb electrical connector.
3. Separate the socket and the lens
parts by turning the socket counterclockwise
until the tabs on the
socket align with the slots on the
lens pa ...