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:
This warning is to warn the driver the
road may be icy.
When the following conditions occur,
the warning light (including Outside
Temperature Gauge) blinks 5 times
and then illuminates, and also a
warning chime sounds once.
- The temperature on the Outside
Temperature Gauge is below ...
■ Front seat
■ Rear seat
The seat warmer is provided to warm
the front seats during cold weather.
With the ignition switch in the ON
position, push either of the switches
to warm the driver's seat or the front
passenger's seat.
During mild weather or under conditions
where the ...