Kia Forte: Features of your vehicle / Welcome system

Headlight (Headlamp) escort function

The headlights (and/or taillights) remain on for approximately 5 minutes after the ignition key is removed or turned to the ACC or LOCK position. However, if the driver’s door is opened and closed, the headlights are turned off after 15 seconds.

The headlights can be turned off by pressing the lock button on the transmitter or smart key twice or turning off the light switch from the headlight or Auto light position.

Interior light

When the interior light switch is in the DOOR position and all doors (and trunk) are locked and closed, the room lamp will come on for 30 seconds if any of the following occurs:

• Without smart key system

- When the door unlock button is pressed on the transmitter.

• With the smart key system

- When the door unlock button is pressed on the smart key.
- When the button on the outside door handle is pressed.

At this time, if you press the door lock button, the lamps will turn off immediately.

Pocket light

When all the doors (and tailgate) are locked and closed, the door handle lamp will come on for about 15 seconds if any of the below is performed.

• With the smart key system

- When the vehicle is approached with the smart key in possession.