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:
■ Front
■ Rear
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by an
authorized Kia dealer or a commercial
tow truck service.
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or
chain secured to the emergency
to ...
■ Type A
■ Type B
This warning message is displayed
when the vehicle is driven slowly on
a grade and the vehicle detects that
the brake pedal is not applied.
Steep grade
Driving up hills or on steep grades:
To hold the vehicle on an incline,
use the foot brake or the parki ...