2017 KIA FORTE warning light

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Introduction
Your new vehicle is designed to use
only unleaded fuel having a pump
octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or
higher. (Do not use methanol blend-
ed fuels.)
Your new vehicle is designed to
obtain maximum performance with
UNLEADED FUEL, as well as mini-
mize exhaust emissions and spark
plug fouling.
Never add any fuel system cleaning
agents to the fuel tank other than
what has been specified. (Consult an
authorized Kia dealer for details.)
• Tighten the cap until it clicks one
time, otherwise the Check Engine
light will illuminate.Gasoline containing alcohol and
methanol
Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and
ethanol (also known as grain alco-
hol), and gasoline or gasohol con-
taining methanol (also known as
wood alcohol) are being marketed
along with or instead of leaded or
unleaded gasoline.
Pursuant to EPA regulations, ethanol
may be used in your vehicle.
Do not use gasohol containing more
than 15% ethanol, and do not use
gasoline or gasohol containing any
methanol. Ethanol provides less
energy than gasoline and it attracts
water, and it is thus likely to reduce
your fuel efficiency and could lower
your MPG results.
Methanol may cause drivability prob-
lems and damage to the fuel system,
engine control system and emission
control system.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
WARNING - Refueling
• Do not "top off" after the noz-
zle automatically shuts off.
Attempts to force more fuel
into the tank can cause fuel
overflow onto you and the
ground causing a risk of fire.
• Always check that the fuel cap
is installed securely to pre-
vent fuel spillage, especially
in the event of an accident.

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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
1. Instrument cluster ................................4-58
2. Lighting control lever .........................4-100
3. Audio remote control buttons ............4-153
4. Horn.....................................................4-45
5. Driver's front air bag ............................3-46
6. Cruise control button ...........................5-56
7. Wiper and washer control lever .........4-105
8. Ignition switch or
Engine start/stop button .................5-6, 5-8
9. Digital clock .......................................4-147
10. Hazard warning flasher .......................6-2
11. Audio ....................................4-167, 4-215
12. Climate control system.........4-114, 4-124
13. Shift lever ........................5-14, 5-17, 5-23
14. Passenger's front air bag ..................3-46
15. Glove box ........................................4-139
16. Parking brake ....................................5-33
17. Cup holder .......................................4-142
18. LCD window control button ...............4-59
19. Drive mode button .............................5-61
20. Seat warmer button .........................4-143
Climate control seat.........................4-145
21. Center console storage ...................4-139
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Safety features of your vehicle
Seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
• Front seat adjustment - manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
• Front seat adjustment - power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
• Driver position memory system (for power seat) . . . . 3-8
• Headrest (for front seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
• Rear seat entry (for 2 Door) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
• Seatback pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
• Rear seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
• Seat belt restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
• Shoulder belt extension guide(for 2 Door) . . . . . . . . 3-21
• Pre-tensioner seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
• Seat belt precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
• Care of seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
• Using a child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Air bag-supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . 3-34
• How does the air bag system operate . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
• Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
• SRS components and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
• Occupant detection system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41
• Driver's and passenger's front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46
• Side air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49• Curtain air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51
• Inflation and non-inflation conditions
of the air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52
• SRS Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57
• Adding equipment to or modifying your air bag-
equipped vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57
• Air bag warning label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58
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Safety features of your vehicle
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Seat belt warning (if equipped)
As a reminder to the driver, the dri-
ver’s seat belt warning lights will illu-
minate for approximately 6 seconds
each time you turn the ignition switch
ON regardless of belt fastening.If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition switch is turned ON
or if it is disconnected after the igni-
tion switch is turned ON, the seat
belt warning light will illuminate until
the belt is fastened.
If you continue not to fasten the seat
belt and you drive over 15 km/h (9
mph), the illuminated warning light
will start to blink until you drive under
10 km/h (6 mph).
If you continue not to fasten the seat
belt and you drive over 20 km/h (12
mph) the seat belt warning chime will
sound for approximately 100 sec-
onds and the corresponding warning
light will blink.
Seat belt - Driver's 3-point system
with emergency locking retractor
To fasten your seat belt:
To fasten your seat belt, pull it out of
the retractor and insert the metal tab
(1) into the buckle (2). There will be
an audible "click" when the tab locks
into the buckle.
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Safety features of your vehicle
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Pre-tensioner seat belt
Your vehicle is equipped with driver's
and front passenger's pre-tensioner
seat belts.
1. Retractor pre-tensioner
The retractor pre-tensioner, which is
a supplement system of the seat
belts. The purpose of the retractor
pre-tensioner is to tighten the shoul-
der belt against the occupant's upper
body in certain frontal collisions.2. Emergency Fastening Device
(EFD)
The Emergency Fastening Device
(EFD) is a supplemental system of
the seat belts. The purpose of the
EFD is to tighten the lap belt against
the occupant's pelvis in certain
frontal collisions.
The pre-tensioner seat belts may be
activated, when a frontal collision is
severe enough, together with the air
bags.
When the vehicle stops suddenly, or
if the occupant tries to lean forward
too quickly, the seat belt retractor
may lock into position. In certain
frontal collisions (or side collisions),
the pre-tensioner may activate and
pull the seat belt into tighter contact
against the occupant's body.
If the system senses excessive ten-
sion on the driver or passenger's seat
belt when the pre-tensioner activates,
the load limiter inside the retractor
pre-tensioner will release some of the
pressure on the affected seat belt.The seat belt pre-tensioner system
consists mainly of the following com-
ponents. Their locations are shown in
the illustration:
1. SRS air bag warning light
2. Retractor pre-tensioner assembly
3. SRS control module
4. Emergency fastening device (EFD)
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Safety features of your vehicle
To obtain maximum benefit from a
pre-tensioner seat belt:
1. The seat belt must be worn cor-
rectly and adjusted to the proper
position. Please read and follow all
of the important information and
precautions about your vehicle's
occupant safety features - includ-
ing seat belts and air bags - that
are provided in this manual.
2. Be sure you and your passengers
always wear seat belts properly.
✽NOTICE
When the pre-tensioner seat belts
are activated, a loud noise may be
heard and fine dust, which may
appear to be smoke, may be visible
in the passenger compartment.
These are normal operating condi-
tions and are not hazardous.
Because the sensor that activates the
SRS air bag is connected with the
pre-tensioner seat belt, the SRS air
bag warning light ( ) on the instru-
ment panel will illuminate for approxi-
mately 6 seconds after the ignition
switch has been turned to the ON
position, and then it should turn off.If
the pre-tensioner seat belt does not
work properly, this warning light will
illuminate even if the SRS air bag
has not malfunctioned. If the SRS air
bag warning light does not illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned
ON, or if it remains illuminated after
illuminating for approximately 6 sec-
onds, or if it illuminates while the
vehicle is being driven, please have
an authorized Kia dealer inspect the
pre-tensioner seat belt or SRS air
bag system as soon as possible.
✽NOTICE
Do not attempt to service or repair
the pre-tensioner seat belt system in
any manner. Do not attempt to
inspect or replace the pre-tensioner
seat belts yourself. This must be
done by an authorized Kia dealer.
WARNING- Skin irritation
Wash all exposed skin areas
thoroughly after an accident in
which the pre-tensioner seat
belts were activated. The fine
dust from the pre-tensioner
activation may cause skin irrita-
tion and should not be breathed
for prolonged periods.

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Pre-tensioners are designed to oper-
ate only one time. After activation,
pre-tensioner seat belts must be
replaced. If the pre-tensioner must
be replaced, contact an authorized
Kia dealer.
Seat belt precautions
Infant or small child
You should be aware of the specific
requirements in your country. Child
and/or infant seats must be properly
placed and installed in the rear seat.
For more information about the use
of these restraints, refer to “Child
restraint system” in this section.
Larger children
Children who are too large for child
restraint systems should always occu-
py the rear seat and use the available
lap/shoulder belts. The lap portion
should be fastened snug on the hips
and as low as possible. Periodically
check belt fit. A child's squirming could
put the belt out of position. Children
are given the most safety in the event
of an accident when they are
restrained by a proper restraint system
in the rear seat. If a larger child (over
age 12) must be seated in the front
seat, the child should be securely
restrained by the available lap/shoul-
der belt and the seat should be placed
in the rearmost position. Children age
12 and under should be restrained
securely in the rear seat. NEVER
place a child age 12 and under in the
front seat. NEVER place a rear facing
child seat in the front seat of a vehicle.
If the shoulder belt portion slightly
touches the child’s neck or face, try
placing the child closer to the center of
the vehicle. If the shoulder belt still
touches their face or neck they need to
be returned to a child restraint system.WARNING - Hot
pretensioner
Do not touch the pre-tensioner
seat belt assemblies for several
minutes after they have been
activated. When the pre-ten-
sioner seat belt mechanism
fires during a collision the pre-
tensioner becomes hot and can
burn you.

Safety features of your vehicle
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Air bag warning light
The SRS (Supplement Restraint
System) air bag warning light on the
instrument panel displays the air bag
symbol depicted in the illustration.
The system checks the air bag elec
trical system for malfunctions. The
light indicates that there is a potential
problem with your air bag system,
which could include your side and
curtain air bags used for rollover pro-
tection.Have the system checked by an
authorized Kia dealer if:
• The light does not turn on briefly
when you turn the ignition ON.
• The light stays on after illuminating
for approximately 6 seconds.
• The light comes on while the vehi-
cle is in motion.
SRS components and func-
tions
The SRS consists of the following
components:
1. Driver's front air bag module
2. Passenger's front air bag module
3. Side air bag modules
4. Curtain air bag modules
5. Retractor pre-tensioner assem-
blies*
6. Air bag warning light
7. SRS control module (SRSCM) /
Rollover sensor
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