Kia Forte: Features of your vehicle / Theft-alarm system

Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Theft-alarm system

This system is designed to provide protection from unauthorized entry into the vehicle. This system is operated in three stages: the first is the "Armed" stage, the second is the "Theft-alarm" stage, and the third is the "Disarmed" stage. If triggered, the system provides an audible alarm with blinking of the hazard warning lights.

Limp home (override) procedure

When you turn the ignition switch to the ON position, if the immobilizer indicator () goes off after blinking 5 times, your transponder equipped in the ignition key is out of order. You cann ...

Armed & Theft-alarm stage

Armed stage Using the smart key Park the vehicle and stop the engine. Arm the system as described below. 1.Turn off the engine. 2.Make sure that all doors (and tailgate) and the engine hood ar ...

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Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Service Manual: Clutch Master Cylinder

Components and components location Components [Gasoline 1.6] 1. Clutch pedal assembly 2. Clutch pedal arm 3. Ignition lock & Clutch switch 4. Clutch master cylinder 5. Reservoir hose 6. Clutch tube [Gasoline 2.0] ...

Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Owners Manual: 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 folded down seatback while the vehicle is moving. This is not a proper seating position and n ...