2019 KIA FORTE weight

Cruise control system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-73
• To set cruise control speed: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-74
• To increase cruise control set speed: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-74
• To decrease the cruising speed: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-75
• To temporarily accelerate with the cruise control on . 5-75
• To cancel cruise control, do one of the following . . . 5-75
• To resume cruising speed at more than approximately 30 km/h (20 mph) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-76
• To turn cruise control off, do one of the following. . 5-76
Smart Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-77
• Smart Cruise Control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-79
• Smart Cruise Control speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-79
• Vehicle to vehicle distance setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-84
• When the lane ahead is clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-85
• When there is a vehicle ahead of you in your lane . 5-86
• To adjust the sensitivity of smart cruise control . . . 5-90
• To convert to cruise control mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-90
• Limitations of the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-91
Drive mode integrated control system . . . . . . . . . 5-98
Blind-spot Collision Warning (BCW) . . . . . . . . 5-102
• BCW (Blind-Spot Collision Warning)/ LCA (Lane Change Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-103
• RCCW (Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning) . . 5-106
• Driver's Attention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-110
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) system . . . . . . . . . . 5-112
• LKA operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-113
• LKA malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-119
• LKA function change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-120
Driver Attention Warning (DAW) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-121
• System setting and activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-121
• Resetting the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-123
• System disabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-123
• System malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-124
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-126
Special driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-128
• Hazardous driving conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-128
• Rocking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-128
• Smooth cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-129
• Driving at night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-129
• Driving in the rain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-130
• Driving in flooded areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-131
• Driving off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-131
• Highway driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-131
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-132
• Snowy or icy conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-132
• Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant . . . . . . . . . 5-133
• Check battery and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-133
• Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary . . . . . . 5-133
• Check spark plugs and ignition system. . . . . . . . . . 5-133
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• To keep locks from freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-133
• Use approved window washer anti-freeze in system5-133
• Don’t let your parking brake freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-134
• Don't let ice and snow accumulate underneath . . . 5-134
• Carry emergency equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-134
Vehicle load limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-135
• Tire and loading information label . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-135
• Certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-139
Vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-140
• Base curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-140
• Vehicle curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-140
• Cargo weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-140
• GAW (Gross Axle Weight) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-140
• GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-140
• GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-140
• GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) . . . . . . . . . . 5-140
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Moving up a steep grade from a
standing start
To move up a steep grade from a
standing start, depress the brake
pedal, release the parking break,
and shift the shift lever to D (Drive).
Select the appropriate gear depend-
ing on load weight and steepness of
the grade, and release the parking
brake. Depress the accelerator grad-
ually while releasing the service
brakes.
When accelerating from a stop on a
steep hill, the vehicle may have a
tendency to roll backwards.
Shifting the shift lever into 2
(Second Gear) will help prevent the
vehicle from rolling backwards.
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Your vehicle's fuel economy depends
mainly on your style of driving, where
you drive and when you drive.
Each of these factors affects how
many miles (kilometers) you can get
from a gallon (liter) of fuel. To operate
your vehicle as economically as pos-
sible, use the following driving sug-
gestions to help save money in both
fuel and repairs:
Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a
moderate rate. Don't make "jack-
rabbit" starts or full-throttle shifts
and maintain a steady cruising
speed. Don't race between stop-
lights. Try to adjust your speed to
the traffic so you don't have to
change speeds unnecessarily.
Avoid heavy traffic whenever pos-
sible. Always maintain a safe dis-
tance from other vehicles so you
can avoid unnecessary braking.
This also reduces brake wear.
Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you drive, the more fuel your
vehicle uses. Driving at a moderate
speed, especially on the highway,
is one of the most effective ways to
reduce fuel consumption. Don't "ride" the brake pedal. This
can increase fuel consumption and
also increase wear on these com-
ponents. In addition, driving with
your foot resting on the brake pedal
may cause the brakes to overheat,
which reduces their effectiveness
and may lead to more serious con-
sequences.
Take care of your tires. Keep them inflated to the recommended pres-
sure. Incorrect inflation, either too
much or too little, results in unnec-
essary tire wear. Check the tire
pressures at least once a month.
Be sure that the wheels are aligned correctly. Improper align-
ment can result from hitting curbs
or driving too fast over irregular
surfaces. Poor alignment causes
faster tire wear and may also result
in other problems as well as
greater fuel consumption. Keep your vehicle in good condi-
tion. For better fuel economy and
reduced maintenance costs, main-
tain your vehicle in accordance
with the maintenance schedule in
chapter 8. If you drive your vehicle
in severe conditions, more frequent
maintenance is required (see
chapter 8 for details).
Keep your vehicle clean. For maxi- mum service, your vehicle should
be kept clean and free of corrosive
materials. It is especially important
that mud, dirt, ice, etc. not be
allowed to accumulate on the
underside of the vehicle. This extra
weight can result in increased fuel
consumption and also contribute to
corrosion.
Travel lightly. Don't carry unneces- sary weight in your vehicle. Weight
reduces fuel economy.
Don't let the engine idle longer than necessary. If you are waiting
(and not in traffic), turn off your
engine and restart only when
you're ready to go.
ECONOMICAL OPERATION
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Use high quality ethylene gly-
col coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high
quality ethylene glycol coolant in the
cooling system. It is the only type of
coolant that should be used because
it helps prevent corrosion in the cool-
ing system, lubricates the water
pump and prevents freezing. Be sure
to replace or replenish your coolant
in accordance with the maintenance
schedule in chapter 8. Before winter,
have your coolant tested to assure
that its freezing point is sufficient for
the temperatures anticipated during
the winter.
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on
the battery system. Visually inspect
the battery and cables as described
in chapter 8. The level of charge in
your battery can be checked by an
authorized Kia dealer or a service
station.
Change to "winter weight" oil
if necessary
In some climates it is recommended
that a lower viscosity "winter weight"
oil be used during cold weather. See
chapter 9 for recommendations. If
you aren't sure what weight oil you
should use, consult an authorized
Kia dealer.
Check spark plugs and ignition
system
Inspect your spark plugs as
described in chapter 8 and replace
them if necessary. Also check all
ignition wiring and components to be
sure they are not cracked, worn or
damaged in any way.
To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing,
squirt an approved de-icer fluid or
glycerine into the key opening. If a
lock is covered with ice, squirt it with
an approved de-icing fluid to remove
the ice. If the lock is frozen internally,
you may be able to thaw it out by
using a heated key. Handle the heat-
ed key with care to avoid injury.
Use approved window washer
anti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window
washer system from freezing, add an
approved window washer anti-freeze
solution in accordance with instruc-
tions on the container. Window wash-
er anti-freeze is available from an
authorized Kia dealer and most auto
parts outlets. Do not use engine
coolant or other types of anti-freeze
as these may damage the paint fin-
ish.
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VEHICLE LOAD LIMIT
OBDM058121N/OBDM058124N/OBDM058122N/OBDM058125N/OBDM058123N/OBDM058126N
Tire and loading information label
The label located on the driver's door sill gives the original tire size, cold tire pressures recom-
mended for your vehicle, the number of people that can be in your vehicle and vehicle capacity
weight.
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Vehicle capacity weight:
410 kg (904 lbs.)
Vehicle capacity weight is the maxi-
mum combined weight of occupants
and cargo.
Seating capacity:
Total : 5 persons (Front seat : 2 persons, Rear seat : 3 persons)
Seating capacity is the maximum
number of occupants including a
driver, your vehicle may carry.
However, the seating capacity may
be reduced based upon the weight of
all of the occupants, and the weight
of the cargo being carried.
Do not overload the vehicle as there
is a limit to the total weight, or load
limit including occupants and cargo,
the vehicle can carry.
Towing capacity:
We do not recommend using this
vehicle for trailer towing.
Cargo capacity:
The cargo capacity of your vehicle
will increase or decrease depending
on the weight and the number of
occupants.
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Steps For Determining CorrectLoad Limit -
1. Locate the statement “The com- bined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX
kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle's
placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will
be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lug-
gage load capacity. For example, if
the "XXX" amount equals 635 kg
(1400 lbs.) and there will be five 68
kg (150 lb) passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity
is 295 kg (650 lbs).
(635-340 (5 x 68) = 295 kg or
1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.) 5. Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded
on the vehicle. That weight may
not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trail- er, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult
this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.
WARNING - Loose cargo
Do not travel with unsecured
blunt objects in the passenger
compartment of your vehicle
(e.g. suit cases or unsecured
child seats). These items may
strike occupant during a sud-
den stop or crash.
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