Kia Forte: Safety features of your vehicle / Seat belts

Folding the rear seat

The rear seatbacks may be folded to facilitate carrying long items or to increase the luggage capacity of the vehicle. WARNING - Folded Seatback Never allow passengers to sit on top of the ...

Seat belt restraint system

Seat belts are designed to bear upon the bony structure of the body, and should be worn low across the front of the pelvis, chest and shoulders, as applicable; wearing the lap section of the ...

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Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Owners Manual: Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)

Dual clutch transmission operation The dual clutch transmission has 7 forward speeds and one reverse speed. The individual speeds are selected automatically in the D (Drive) position. WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury or death: ALWAYS check the surrounding areas near ...

Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Owners Manual: Driver's and passenger's front air bag

■ Driver’s front air bag ■ Passenger’s front air bag Your vehicle is equipped with an Advanced Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System and lap/shoulder belts at both the driver and passenger seating position. The indication of the system's presence are the letters “AIR BAG ...