Kia Forte: Features of your vehicle / Wipers and washers
A : Wiper speed control (front)
· MIST – Single wipe
· OFF – Off
· INT – Intermittent wipe
· LO – Low wiper speed
· HI – High wiper speed
B : Intermittent control wipe time adjustment
C :Wash with brief wipes (front)*
Windshield wipers
Operates as follows when the ignition switch is turned ON.
MIST : For a single wiping cycle, move the lever to this (MIST) position and release it. The wipers will operate continuously if the lever is held in this position.
OFF : Wiper is not in operation
INT : Wiper operates intermittently at the same wiping intervals. Use this mode in light rain or mist. To vary the speed setting, turn the speed control knob.
LO : Normal wiper speed
HI : Fast wiper speed
✽ NOTICE
If there is heavy accumulation of snow or ice on the windshield, defrost the windshield for about 10 minutes, or until the snow and/or ice is removed, before using the windshield wipers in order to ensure proper operation. If you do not remove the snow and/or ice before using the wiper and washer, the wiper and washer system may be damaged.
Front fog light
Fog lights are used to provide
improved visibility when visibility is
poor due to fog, rain or snow, etc. The
fog lights will turn on when the fog light
switch (1) is turned to the on positi ...
Front windshield washers
In the OFF position, pull the lever
gently toward you to spray washer
fluid on the windshield and to run the
wipers 1-3 cycles.
Use this function when the windshield
is dirty.
The spray an ...
Other information:
Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Owners Manual: To decrease the cruising speed
Follow either of these procedures: Move the lever down (to SET-) and hold it.Your vehicle SET speed will decrease by 10 km/h (5 mph). Release the lever at the speed you want to maintain. Move the lever down (to SET-) and release it immediately. The cruising speed will decre ...
Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Owners Manual: Radial-ply tires
Radial-ply tires provide improved tread life, road hazard resistance and smoother high speed ride. The radial- ply tires used on this vehicle are of belted construction and are selected to complement the ride and handling characteristics of your vehicle. Radial-ply tires have the same l ...
