2020 KIA FORTE key battery

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Driving your vehicle
Illuminated ignition switch
Whenever a front door is opened, the
ignition switch will illuminate for your
convenience, provided the ignition
switch is not in the ON position. The
light will go off immediately when the
ignition switch is turned on. It will
also go off after about 30 seconds
when the door is closed.
Ignition switch position
LOCK (1)
The ignition key can be removed only
in the LOCK position.
ACC (Accessory) (2)
The electrical accessories are opera-
tive. If difficulty is experienced turn-
ing the ignition switch to the ACC
position, turn the key while turning
the steering wheel right and left to
release the tension.
ON (3)
The warning lights can be checked
before the engine is started. This is
the normal running position after the
engine is started.
Do not leave the ignition switch ON ifthe engine is not running to preventbattery discharge.
START (4)
Turn the ignition switch to the START
position to start the engine. The
engine will crank until you release
the key; then it returns to the ON
position. The brake warning light can
be checked in this position.
The anti-theft steering column lock (if
equipped) is not a substitute for the
parking brake. Before leaving the dri-
ver’s seat, always make sure the shift
lever is engaged in P (Park) for intel-
ligent variable transmission, set the
parking brake fully and shut the
engine off. Unexpected and sudden
vehicle movement may occur if these
precautions are not taken.
KEY POSITIONS (IF EQUIPPED)
OBDM058128NOBDM058130N

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NOTICE
If you leave the ignition switch to the
ACC or ON position for a long time,
the battery may discharge.
WARNING- Key holder
Do not attach small purses,
multiple keys, or any other
heavy accessories to the dri-
ver's key chain used to start the
vehicle. This may cause the
inserted key to inadvertently
change the ignition position to
the ACC position while the vehi-
cle is moving, thereby increas-
ing the risk of an accident and
deactivating several safety fea-
tures.WARNING- Leaving the Vehicle
To avoid unexpected or sudden
vehicle movement, never leave
your vehicle if the transmission
is not locked in the P (Park)
position and the parking brake
is not fully engaged. Before
leaving the driver's seat, always
make sure the shift lever is
engaged in P (Park), set the
parking brake fully and shut theWARNING- Ignition switch
Never turn the ignition switch to
LOCK or ACC while the vehicle
is moving. This would result in
loss of directional control and
braking function, which could
cause an accident.

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NOTICE
• If the battery is weak or the smart
key does not work correctly, you
can start the engine by pressing
the engine start/stop button with
the smart key.
The side with the lock button
should contact the engine
start/stop button directly. When
you press the engine start/stop
button directly with the smart key,
the smart key should contact the
button at a right angle. (Continued)
CAUTION
If the engine stalls while the
vehicle is in motion, do notattempt to move the shift leverto the P (Park) position. If thetraffic and road conditions per-mit, you may put the shift leverin the N (Neutral) position whilethe vehicle is still moving andpress the engine start/stop but-ton in an attempt to restart theengine.
OBD058002
WARNING
The engine will start only when
the smart key is in the vehicle.
Never allow children or any per-
son who is unfamiliar with the
vehicle touch the engine
start/stop button or related
parts. Pushing the engine
start/stop button while the
smart key is in the vehicle may
result in unintended engine
activation and/or unintended
vehicle movement.

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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 Chapte 7. 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 Chapte 7. 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
Chapte 8 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 Chapte 7 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.

Index
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Owner maintenance ........................................................7-8Owner maintenance schedule ......................................7-8
Parking brake ................................................................7-34 Checking the parking brake ........................................7-34
Rear view monitor ........................................................4-99
Recommended lubricants and capacities ........................8-8 Recommended SAE viscosity number ......................8-10
Remote keyless entry ....................................................4-10 Battery replacement ....................................................4-12
Immobilizer system ....................................................4-13
Remote keyless entry system operations ....................4-10
Transmitter precautions ..............................................4-11
Reverse Parking Distance Warning ..............................4-96 Non-operational conditions of reverse parking distance warning ....................................................................4-97\
Operation of the reverse parking distance warning ....4-96
Reverse parking distance warning precautions ..........4-98
Self-diagnosis..............................................................4-98
Road warning ..................................................................6-2 Hazard warning flasher ................................................6-2 Scheduled maintenance service ....................................7-10
Seat ........................................................................\
..........3-4
Driver’s seat ..................................................................3-4
Front passenger’s seat ..................................................3-4
Front seat adjustment - power ......................................3-8
Front seat adjustment -manual ......................................3-7
Headrest (For front seat) ............................................3-10
Rear seat ........................................................................\
3-4
Rear seat adjustment ..................................................3-13
Seatback pocket ..........................................................3-13
Seat belts ........................................................................\
3-18 Care of seat belts ........................................................3-30
Pre-tensioner seat belt ................................................3-25
Seat belt precautions ..................................................3-28
Seat belt restraint system ............................................3-18
Smart Cruise Control ....................................................5-90 Limitations of the system..........................................5-104\
Smart Cruise Control speed ........................................5-92
Smart Cruise Control switch ......................................5-92
To adjust the sensitivity of smart cruise control ......5-103
To convert to cruise control mode ............................5-103
Vehicle to vehicle distance setting ..............................5-98
When the lane ahead is clear ......................................5-98
When there is a vehicle ahead of you in your lane ....5-99
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