Kia Forte (2024 year). Manual in english

Maintenance

Appearance care

Bird droppings : Bird droppings are
highly corrosive and may damage
painted surfaces in just a few hours.
Always remove bird droppings as soon
as possible.

Don't neglect the interior

Moisture can collect under the floor mats
and carpeting and cause corrosion.
Check under the mats periodically to be
sure the carpeting is dry. Use particular
care if you carry fertilizers, cleaning
materials or chemicals in the vehicle.

These should be carried only in proper
containers and any spills or leaks should
be cleaned up, flushed with clean water
and thoroughly dried.

Interior care

Interior general precautions

Prevent chemicals such as perfume, cos

metic oil, sun cream, hand cleaner, and
air freshener from contacting the interior
parts because they may cause damage
or discoloration. If they do contact the
interior parts, wipe them off immedi

ately.

If necessary, use a mixture of warm water
and mild non-detergent cleaner (test all
cleaners on a concealed area before
use). Use proper car cleaner to clean
interior parts.

CAUTION

Electrical components
Never allow water or other liquids to come
in contact with electrical/electronic
components inside the vehicle as this
may damage them.

CAUTION

Leather
When cleaning leather products (steer

ing wheel, seats etc.), use neutral deter

gents or low alcohol content solutions. If
you use high alcohol content solutions or
acid/alkaline detergents, the color of the
leather may fade or the surface may get
stripped off.

Cleaning the upholstery and inte

rior trim

Car interior surfaces

Remove dust and loose dirt from interior
surfaces with a whisk broom or a vac

uum cleaner. If necessary, clean interior
surfaces with a mixture of warm water
and mild non-detergent cleaner (test all
cleaners on a concealed area before
use).

Fabric

Remove dust and loose dirt from fabric
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.
Clean with a mild soap solution recom

mended for upholstery or carpets.
Remove fresh spots immediately with a
fabric spot cleaner. If fresh spots do not
receive immediate attention, the fabric
can be stained and its color can be
affected. Also, its fire-resistant proper

ties can be reduced if the material is not
properly maintained.

Using anything but recommended
cleaners and procedures may affect the
fabric’s appearance and fire-resistant
properties.

Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt
webbing

Clean the belt webbing with any mild
soap solution recommended for clean

ing upholstery or carpet. Follow the
instructions provided with the soap. Do
not bleach or re-dye the webbing
because this may weaken it.

Maintenance

Appearance care

Cleaning the interior window
glass

If the interior glass surfaces of the vehi

cle become fogged (that is, covered with
an oily, greasy or waxy film), they should
be cleaned with a glass cleaner. Follow
the directions on the glass cleaner con

tainer.

CAUTION

Rear window
Do not scrape or scratch the inside of
the rear window. This may result in dam

age of the rear window defroster grid.

Taking care of leather seats (if
equipped)

• Vacuum the seat periodically to

remove dust and sand on the seat. It
will prevent abrasion or damage of
the leather and maintain its quality.

• Wipe the leather seat cover often with

dry or soft cloth.

• Sufficient use of a leather protective

may prevent abrasion of the cover
and helps maintain the color. Be sure
to read the instructions and consult a
specialist when using leather coating
or protective agents.

• Leather with bright colors(beige,

cream beige) is easily contaminated
and clear in appearance. Clean the
seats frequently.

• Avoid wiping with wet cloth. It may

cause the surface to crack.

Cleaning the leather seats

• Remove all contaminations instantly.

Refer to instructions below for
removal of each contaminant.

• Cosmetic products (sunscreen, foun

dation, etc.)

- Apply cleansing cream on a cloth

and wipe the contaminated point.
Wipe off the cream with a wet cloth
and remove water with a dry cloth.

• Beverages (coffee, soft drink, etc.)

- Apply a small amount of neutral

detergent and wipe until contami

nations do not smear.

• Oil

- Remove oil instantly with absorb

able cloth and wipe with stain
remover for leather only.

• Chewing gum

- Harden the gum with ice and

remove gradually.

Fabric seat cover using precau

tions (if equipped)

Please clean the fabric seats regularly
with a vacuum cleaner in consideration
of fabric material characteristics. If they
are heavily soiled with beverage stains,
etc., use a suitable interior cleaner. To
prevent damage to seat covers, wipe off
the seat covers down to the seams with
a large wiping motion and moderate
pressure using a soft sponge or microfi

ber cloth.

Velcro closures on clothing or sharp
objects may cause snagging or
scratches on the surface of the seats.
Make sure not to rub such objects
against the surface.

Maintenance

Emission control system

The emission control system of your
vehicle is covered by a written limited
warranty. Please see the warranty infor

mation contained in the Warranty &
Consumer Information manual in your
vehicle.

Your vehicle is equipped with an emis

sion control system to meet all applica

ble emission regulations.

There are three emission control sys

tems, as follows.

1. Crankcase emission control system

2. Evaporative emission control system

3. Exhaust emission control system
In order to promote the proper function of
the emission control systems, it is rec

ommended that you have your vehicle
inspected and maintained by an autho

rized Kia dealer in accordance with the
maintenance schedule in this manual.

Caution for the Inspection and Main

tenance Test (With Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) system)
• To prevent the vehicle from misfir

ing during dynamometer testing,
turn the Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) system off by pressing the
ESC switch.

• After dynamometer testing is com

pleted, turn the ESC system back on
by pressing the ESC switch again.

1. Crankcase emission control
system

The positive crankcase ventilation sys

tem reduces the risk of air pollution
caused by blow-by gases being emitted
from the crankcase. This system sup

plies fresh filtered air to the crankcase
through the air intake hose. Inside the
crankcase, the fresh air mixes with blow-

by gases, which then pass through the
PCV valve into the induction system.

2. Evaporative emission control
(including ORVR: Onboard Refu

eling Vapor Recovery) system

The Evaporative Emission Control Sys

tem is designed to prevent fuel vapors
from escaping into the atmosphere.

(The ORVR system is designed to allow
the vapors from the fuel tank to be
loaded into a canister while refueling at
the gas station, preventing the escape of
fuel vapors into the atmosphere.)

Canister

Fuel vapors generated inside the fuel
tank are absorbed and stored in the
onboard canister. When the engine is
running, the fuel vapors absorbed in the
canister are drawn into the surge tank
through the purge control solenoid valve.

Purge Control Solenoid Valve
(PCSV)

The purge control solenoid valve is con

trolled by the Engine Control Module
(ECM); when the engine coolant tem

perature is low during idling, the PCSV
closes so that evaporated fuel is not
taken into the engine. After the engine
warms up during ordinary driving, the
PCSV opens to introduce evaporated
fuel to the engine.

3. Exhaust emission control sys

tem

The Exhaust Emission Control System
is a highly effective system which
controls exhaust emissions while
maintaining good vehicle performance.

Maintenance

Emission control system

Engine exhaust gas precautions
(carbon monoxide)

• Carbon monoxide can be present with

other exhaust fumes. Therefore, if you
smell exhaust fumes of any kind
inside your vehicle, have it inspected
and repaired immediately. If you ever
suspect exhaust fumes are coming
into your vehicle, drive it only with all
the windows fully open. Have your
vehicle checked and repaired immedi

ately.

W ARNING

Exhaust
Engine exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide (CO). Though colorless and
odorless, it is dangerous and could be
lethal if inhaled. Follow the instructions
on this page to avoid CO poisoning.

• Do not operate the engine in confined

or closed areas (such as garages) any
more than what is necessary to move
the vehicle in or out of the area.

• When the vehicle is stopped in an

open area for more than a short time
with the engine running, adjust the
ventilation system (as needed) to
draw outside air into the vehicle.

• Never sit in a parked or stopped vehi

cle for any extended time with the
engine running.

• When the engine stalls or fails to start,

excessive attempts to restart the
engine may cause damage to the
emission control system.

Operating precautions for cata

lytic converters (if equipped)

W ARNING

Catalytic converter
Keep away from the catalytic converter
and exhaust system while the vehicle is
running or immediately thereafter. The
exhaust and catalytic systems are very
hot and may burn you.

W ARNING

Fire
• Do not park, idle or drive the vehicle

over or near flammable objects, such
as grass, vegetation, paper, leaves,
etc. A hot exhaust system can ignite
flammable items under your vehicle.

• Also, do not remove the heat sink

around the exhaust system, do not
seal the bottom of the vehicle or do not
coat the vehicle for corrosion con

trol. It

may present a fire risk under certain
conditions.

Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic
converter emission control device.

Therefore, the following precautions
must be observed:
• Use only UNLEADED FUEL for

gaso

line engines.

• Do not operate the vehicle when there

are signs of engine malfunction, such
as misfire or a noticeable loss of per

formance.

• Do not misuse or abuse the engine.

Examples of misuse are coasting with
the ignition off and descending steep
grades in gear with the ignition off.

• Do not operate the engine at high idle

speed for extended periods (5 min

utes or more).

Maintenance

California perchlorate notice

• Do not modify or tamper with any part

of the engine or emission control
system. All inspections and adjust

ments must be made by an autho

rized Kia dealer.

• Avoid driving with an extremely low

fuel level. Running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, damaging
the catalytic converter.

Failure to observe these precautions
could result in damage to the catalytic
converter and to your vehicle. Addition

ally, such actions could void your war

ranties.

California perchlorate notice
Perchlorate Material-special han

dling may apply, See
https://dtsc.ca.gov/perchlorate
Notice to California Vehicle Dis

mantlers:

Perchlorate containing materi

als, such as air bag inflators,
seatbelt pretensioners and key

less remote entry batteries, must
be disposed of according to Title
22 California Code of Regulations
Chapter 67384.10 (a).

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Dimensions ..................................................................................... 9-2

Engine

............................................................................................. 9-3

Gross vehicle weight .....................................................................9-4

Luggage volume ............................................................................9-4

Air conditioning system................................................................9-4

Bulb wattage ..................................................................................9-5

Tires and wheels ............................................................................9-6

Recommended lubricants and capacities .................................. 9-7

•

Recommended SAE viscosity(thickness) number ............................. 9-
8

Vehicle identification number (VIN) ...........................................9-9

Vehicle certification label.............................................................9-9
Tire specification and pressure label........................................9-10

Engine number.............................................................................9-10

Refrigerant

label...........................................................................9-11

Consumer Assistance (U.S. only)................................................9-11

Electrical Equipment (U.S. only) ................................................ 9-13

Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. only) ........................................ 9-14

Online factory authorized manuals (U.S. only) ....................... 9-15

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Dimensions

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Dimensions

Item

in (mm)

Overall length

182.7 (4,640)

Overall width

70.9 (1,800)

Overall height

56.5 (1,435)

Front tread

195/65R15

61.5 (1,563)

205/55R16

61.2 (1,555)

225/45R17

61.0 (1,549)

225/40 ZR18

60.8 (1,545)

Rear tread

195/65R15

61.9 (1,572)

205/55R16

61.6 (1,564)

225/45R17

CTBA: 61.3 (1,558)/ Multi-Link : 61.5 (1,563)

225/40 ZR18

61.4 (1,559)

Wheelbase

106.3 (2,700)

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Gross vehicle weight

Luggage volume

Air conditioning system

Contact an authorized Kia dealer for more details.

Item

lbs (kg)

Gasoline 2.0 MPI

6MT

3,638 (1,650)

IVT

3.792 (1,720)

Gasoline 1.6 T-GDi

6MT

3,880 (1,760)

7DCT

3,968 (1,800)

Item

Volume

VDA / SAE [cu ft (L)]

17.7 (502) / 15.3 (434)

Item

Weight of volume

Classification

Refrigerant

[oz. (g)]

17.6

± 0.88 (500 ± 25)

R-1234yf

Compressor lubricant

[oz. (cc)]

3.87

± 0.35 (110 ± 10)

PAG 46

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Bulb wattage

*If equipped

Light Bulb

Wattage (W)

Bulb type

Front

Headlamps

High/Low

Type A, B

HB3

Low

Type C

LED

High

LED

Position lamp

Type A

P28/8W

Type B, C

LED

Turn signal lamp

Type A, B

P28/8W

Type C

LED

Side marker

Type A, B

W5W

Type C

LED

Daytime running light*

LED

Fog lamp*

LED

Rear

Stop

Type B

LED

Stop/Tail*

Type A

P28/8W

Type B

LED

Tail

Type A

W5W

Type B

LED

Side marker

Type A

P28/8W

Type B

LED

Turn signal lamp

PY27W

Back up lamp

W16W

High mounted stop lamp

P21W or LED

License plate lamp

5W X 2EA

W5W

Interior

Map lamps

10W X 2EA

W10W

Room lamp

FESTOON

Luggage lamp

FESTOON

Glove box lamp

FESTOON

Vanity mirror lamps

FESTOON

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Tires and wheels

*1: Load Index

*2 : Speed Symbol

NOTICE

• It is permissible to add 3psi to the standard tire pressure specification if colder

temperatures are expected soon.

Tires typically loose 1psi for every 12

°F temperature drop. If extreme temperature

variations are expected, recheck your tire pressure as necessary to keep them
properly inflated.

• When replacing tires, use the same originally supplied with the vehicles. If not, that

affects driving performance.

• When driving in high altitude grades, the atmospheric pressure decreases. Check

the tire pressure and add more air when necessary. Additionally required tire air
pressure per mile (km) above sea level: 1.5psi/km

CAUTION

When replacing tires, use the same size originally supplied with the vehicle.

Using tires of a different size can damage related parts or function abnormaly.

Item

Tire size

Wheel

size

Load Capac

ity

Speed capac

ity

Inflation pressure [bar(psi, kPa)]

Wheel lug

nut torque

Kgf·m (lbf·ft,

N·m)

Normal load

Maximum load

Km/h

Front

Rear

Front

Rear

Full size tire

195/

65R15

6.0J

×15

615

210

2.3

(33,230)

2.3

(33,230

)

2.3

(33,230)

2.3

(33,230)

11~ 13(79 ~
94,107 ~ 127)

205/

55R16

6.5J

×16

615

210

2.3

(33,230)

2.3

(33,230

)

2.3

(33,230)

2.3

(33,230)

225/

45R17

7.0J

×17

615

270

2.3

(33,230)

2.3

(33,230

)

2.3

(33,230)

2.3

(33,230)

225/

40R18

7.5Jx18

560

270

2.4

(35,240

)

2.4

(35,240

)

2.4

(35,240

)

2.4

(35,240)

225/

40ZR18

7.5Jx18

630

300

2.4

(35,240

)

2.4

(35,240

)

2.4

(35,240

)

2.4

(35,240)

Compact
spare tire

T125/

80D15

4.0T

×15

690

130

4.2 (60, 420)

T125/
80D16

4.0T

×16 97

730

130

*1. Refer to "Recommended SAE viscosity(thickness) number" on page 9-8.

*2. If the genuine oil that is developed for best performance is not used, it may cause

the problems of transmission performance.

*3. Different type of coolant or water may damage the electrical component.

*4. To maintain best brake and ABS/ESC performance, use Kia genuine brake fluid.

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Recommended lubricants and capacities

To achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only cor

rect lubricants.
Correct lubricants promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.

These lubricants and fluids are for use in your vehicle.

Lubricant

Volume

Classification

Engine oil

(drain and refill)

(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI

4.2 US qt.

(4.0 L)

Full synthetic SAE 5W-20,API SM &ILSAC

GF-4

(or above) or ACEA A5/B5

(Gasoline) 1.6T-GDi

4.2 US qt.

(4.0 L)

Full synthetic SAE 5W-30, API Latest (ILSAC

Lat

est) or ACEA A5/B5

Manual transmission (MT)

fluid

(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI

1.79~ 1.9US qt.(1.7~

1.8 L)

SAE 70W,API GL-4, HK SYN MTF 70W

(SK),

SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W MTF

(H.K.SHELL), GS

MTF HD 70W (GS CALTEX), Kia

genuine

MTF&DCTF70W

SYNTHETIC

(Gasoline) 1.6T-GDi

Dual clutch transmission

(DCT) fluid

(Gasoline) 1.6T-GDi

2.01~2.11 US qt.

(1.9~2.0 L)

HK D DCTF TGO-10 PLUS (SK), SPIRAX S6

GHDE 70W DCTF PLUS (H.K.SHELL), Kia

genu

ine DCTF 70W SYNTHETIC PLUS

Intelligent Variable Trans

mission (IVT) fluid

(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI

7.1US qt. (6.7 L)

MICHANG SP-CVT1, Kia Genuine ATF

SP-

CVT1

Coolant

(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI

M/T

5.9 US qt.

5.6 L)

A Phosphate based ethylene glycol based cool

ant

IVT

5.9 US qt.

(5.6 L)

(Gasoline) 1.6 T-
GDi

M/T

7.3 US qt.

(6.9 L)

DCT

Brake/clutch fluid

0.7 ~ 0.8 US qt.

(0.7~0.8 L)

SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV, ISO4925

CLASS-

6,FMVSS116

DOT-4

Fuel

14.0 US gal. (53 L)

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CAUTION

Always clean the area around any filler plug, drain plug, or dipstick before checking or
draining any lubricant. This is especially important in dusty or sandy areas and when
the vehicle is used on unpaved roads. Cleaning the plug and dipstick areas will
prevent dirt and grit from entering the engine and other mechanisms that could be
damaged.

Engine oil viscosity has an effect on fuel economy and cold weather engine start and
oil flowability. Lower viscosity engine oils can provide better fuel economy and cold
weather performance. Higher viscosity engine oils are required for satisfactory lubri

cation in hot weather.

Using oils of any viscosity other than those recommended could result in engine
damage.

When choosing an oil, consider the range of temperature your vehicle will be oper

ated in before the next oil change. Select the recommended oil viscosity from the
chart.

NOTICE

Never add any additives to the engine oil. Engine oil additives can change its the
properties and may cause engine failure.

An engine oil displaying this American Petroleum Institute (API) Certifica

tion Mark conforms to the International Lubricant Specification Advisory
Committee (ILSAC). It is recommended to only use engine oils that uphold
this API Certification Mark.

Temperature Range for SAE Viscosity Numbers

Temperature

°C

°F

(Gasoline) 1.6 T-GDi

5W-30, 5W-40

(Gasoline) 2.0 MPI

5W-20, 5W-30

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Refrigerant label

The refrigerant label is located on the
underside of the hood.

*For more details, refer to "Air condition

ing refrigerant label" on page 4-94.

Consumer Assistance (U.S.
only)

Roadside Assistance is provided on all
new current model year Kia Vehicles
from the date the vehicle is delivered to
the first retail buyer or otherwise put into
use (inservice date), whichever is earlier,
for a period of 60 months or 60,000
miles, whichever is earlier, subject to the
terms, conditions and exclusions set forth
in the Kia Warranty and Consumer
Information Manual applicable to your
model year vehicle.

Kia America, Inc. reserves the right to
limit or deny services or other benefits to
any owner or driver when, in Kia Amer

ica,

Inc.’s judgment, the claims and/or

service requests are excessive in fre

quency or type of occurrence.

Toll free consumer assistance

from 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM PST, Monday
through Friday and is accessible by dial

ing 1-800-333-4Kia (4542).

For more information regarding assis

tance available, please refer to your Kia
Warranty & Consumer Information Man

ual.

Emergency roadside assistance

24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is
accessible by dialing 1-800-333-4Kia
(4542).

Please note that you must provide your
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to
verify coverage at the time of your call.
The VIN can be found on the dash of
your vehicle on the driver's side, on the
door jamb of the driver's door, your vehi

cle's registration or proof of insurance
card.

OBD041082

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Consumer Assistance (U.S. only)

Kia utilizes a network of over 30,000
roadside assistance providers. Should
you accidentally run out of fuel, require
a battery jump, or need help changing a
tire, a Kia Roadside Assistance Repre

sentative will dispatch someone to deliver
a small quantity of gas, change a flat tire
with your inflated spare, or arrange a
battery jump to allow you to proceed to
your destination. We have access to a
network of over 10,000 lock

smiths to

help you should you become locked out
of your Kia.

In the event that mechanical difficulty
renders your vehicle undriveable due to
a warranty-related concern, Kia's Road

side Assistance Representative will
arrange to transport your vehicle to the
nearest Kia dealer or to an authorized
Kia alternative service location.

Your vehicle must be accessible to our
dispatch transport vehicle, as deter

mined by our driver, to receive this ser

vice.

NOTICE

Roadside Assistance benefits are not
available for any Kia vehicle that has
ever been or should be issued a "sal

vage" title or similar "branded" title under
any state's law, or has been declared a
"total loss" or equivalent by a financial
institution or insurance company.

Trip interruption

Trip interruption expense benefits are
provided in the event that a warranty-
related disablement occurs more than
150 miles from your home, and the
repairs require more than 24 hours to
complete. Reasonable reimbursement is
included for meals, lodging, or rental
vehicle expenses. Trip interruption cov

erage is limited to $100 per day subject
to a three day maximum limit per inci

dent. You must contact the Kia Roadside
Assistance Center to obtain pre-authori

zation of expenses. Once the Kia Road

side Assistance Center gives
authorization for trip interruption bene

fits,

they will assist you in making the
necessary arrangements. Insurance
deductibles, expenses, and claims paid
by your insurance company or other
providers are not eligible for reimburse

ment.

Fleet vehicles are excluded from reim

bursement under Kia's Trip Interruption
Policy.

Registering your vehicle in a for

eign country

If you plan to register your vehicle in a
foreign country, you should confirm that it
conforms to the regulations in that
country. Even if you successfully register
the vehicle in a foreign country, you may
experience the following problems and
should therefore consider the possibility
of having to deal with them:

1. The fuel specified for your vehicle

may be unavailable. If other than the
specified fuel is used, it could cause
damage to the engine, the fuel injec

tion system, and other fuel-related
parts which may not be covered
under your New Vehicle Emissions
Limited Warranty.

2. We must, therefore, clearly state that

when you leave the country in which
you purchased your Kia new and reg

ister it in another country, problems
arising from the use of fuel other than
the specified fuel are not subject to
manufacturer's warranty. Because
vehicles like yours may not be mar

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keted in the new country of registra

tion, parts, servicing techniques and
tools necessary to maintain and repair
your vehicle may be unavailable.

Even if vehicles like yours are sold
there, mechanical specifications
required by the government may vary
enough from the country of purchase
to cause additional problems.

3. There may not be an Authorized Kia

Dealer in the area in which you plan to
register your vehicle. You may addi

tionally experience difficulty in obtain

ing services in a foreign country for
any number of reasons.

Further, we cannot assume any respon

sibility for problems that result from
unsatisfactory service or lack of service
outside of the United States.

Electrical Equipment (U.S.
only)

The electrical system of your vehicle is
designed to perform under all reason

ably expected operating conditions.

However, before any additional electrical
equipment is installed in your vehicle,
consult an Authorized Kia Dealer, in
order to ensure that you do not void your
warranty.

Certain electrical equipment, or the way
in which it is installed, may adversely
affect the operation of your vehicle,
including such systems as the engine
control system, the audio system and the
electrical charging system and thus
potentially void all or part of your war

ranty.

We assume no responsibility for any
expense you may incur or for any mal

function of your vehicle or any of its
components or systems that may result
from the installation of additional electri

cal equipment that is not supplied, or
recommended for installation by Kia.

Installation of a mobile two-way
radio system

If a mobile two-way radio system is
installed improperly, or if an excessively
powerful type of system is used, other
electronic systems may be adversely
affected. To avoid damage to your vehi

cle, consult an Authorized Kia Dealer
concerning the proper equipment and
installation.

Kia vehicles are designed and manufac

tured to meet or exceed all applicable
safety standards.

For your safety, however, we strongly
urge you to read and follow all directions
in this Owner's Manual, particularly the

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information under the headings
"NOTICE", "CAUTION" and
"WARNING".

If, after reading this manual, you have
any questions regarding the operation
of your vehicle, safety issues and defects
please contact your Kia's toll-free Con

sumer Assistance hot line as below:

National Consumer Affairs Manager

Kia America, Inc.

P.O. Box 52410

Irvine, CA 92619-2410

1-800-333-4Kia (4542)

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If you believe that your vehicle
has a defect which could cause a
crash or could cause injury or
death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying
Kia America, Inc..
If NHTSA receives similar com

plaints, it may open an investiga

tion, and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of vehi

cles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However,
NHTSA cannot become involved
in individual problems between
you, your dealer, or Kia America,
Inc..
To contact NHTSA, you may
call the Vehicle Safety Hotline
toll- free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-
800-424-9153); go to http://
www.safercar.gov; download the
SaferCar mobile application; or
write to: Administrator, NHTSA,
1200 New Jersey Ave. SE.,
Wash

ington, DC 20590.

You can also obtain other infor

mation about motor vehicle
safety from http://www.safer

car.gov.

Abbreviation

ABS

Anti-lock Brake System

BCA

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist

BCW

Blind-Spot Collision Warning

BVM

Blind-Spot View Monitor

Cruise Control

CRS

Child Restraint System

DAW

Driver Attention Warning

DRL

Daytime Running Light

EBD

Electronic Brake force Distribution

ECM

Electric Chromic Mirror

ESC

Electronic Stability Control

ESS

Emergency Stop Signal

FCA

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist

HAC

Hill-start Assist Control

HBA

High Beam Assist

HMSL

High Mounted Stop Lamp

HUD

Head-Up Display

LATCH

Lower Anchors and Tether for Chil

dren

LFA

Lane Following Assist

LKA

Lane Keeping Assist

MDPS

Motor Driven Power Steering

MIL

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

MSLA

Manual Speed Limit Assist

ODS

Occupant Detection System

PCA-R

Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance

Assist

PDW

Reverse Parking Distance Warning

RCCA

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoid

ance Assist

RCCW

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning

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