battery KIA Forte 2012 1.G Owner's Manual

Index
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Air cleaner ··················\
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Airbag-supplemental restraint system ··················\
·········3-35
Appearance care··················\
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·······7-59
Audio system ··················\
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···········4-94
Automatic climate control system ··················\
···············4-78
Automatic transaxle ··················\
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·5-15
Automatic transaxle fluid ··················\
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··········7-30
Battery··················\
··················\
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····7-34
Before driving ··················\
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············5-3
Brake system··················\
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············5-23
Brake/clutch fluid ··················\
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····7-28
Bulb wattage ··················\
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··············8-2
Child restraint system ··················\
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················3-27
Climate control air filter ··················\
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············7-32
Cruise control system ··················\
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················5-33
Defroster ··················\
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4-67
Dimensions ··················\
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················8-2
Door locks··················\
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················4-12Economical operation ··················\
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················5-37
Emergency starting ··················\
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····6-4
Emission control system ··················\
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············7-65
Engine compartment ··················\
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·············2-4/7-2
Engine coolant ··················\
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·········7-25
Engine number ··················\
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···········8-7
Engine oil ··················\
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·················7-24\
ENGINE START/STOP button ··················\
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···5-6
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ···············7-21
Fuel filler lid ··················\
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············4-25
Fuel requirements ··················\
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······1-3
Fuses ··················\
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······7-50
Hazard warning flasher ··················\
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··············4-58
Hood··················\
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·······4-23
How to use this manual ··················\
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···············1-2
If the engine overheats··················\
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·················6-6
If the engine will not start ··················\
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···········6-3
If you have a flat tire ··················\
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·6-7
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Your vehicle at a glance
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Engine coolant reservoir ...................7-26
2. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-24
3. Brake/clutch* fluid reservoir ..............7-28
4. Air cleaner.........................................7-31
5. Fuse box ...........................................7-50
6. Positive battery terminal ...................7-34
7. Negative battery terminal..................7-34
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir .....7-30
9. Radiator cap .....................................7-27
10. Engine oil dipstick ...........................7-24
11. Power steering fluid reservoir* ........7-29
* : if equipped
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* The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

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Safety features of your vehicle
C020100AHM
Seat belt restraint system
SEAT BELTS
WARNING
For maximum restraint systemprotection, the seat belts must
always be used whenever the
vehicle is moving.
Seat belts are most effective when seatbacks are in the
upright position.
Children age 12 and under must always be properly restrained in
the rear seat. Never allow chil-
dren to ride in the front passen-
ger seat. If a child over 12 must
be seated in the front seat, he/she
must be properly belted and the
seat should be moved as far back
as possible.
Never wear the shoulder belt under your arm or behind your
back. An improperly positioned
shoulder belt can cause serious
injuries in a crash. The shoulder
belt should be positioned midway
over your shoulder across your
collarbone.
(Continued)
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Avoid wearing twisted seat belts.A twisted belt can't do its job as
well. In a collision, it could even
cut into you. Be sure the belt
webbing is straight and not twist-
ed.
Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or hardware. If the belt
webbing or hardware is dam-
aged, replace it.WARNING
Seat belts are designed to bear
upon the bony structure of the
body, and should be worn low
across the front of the pelvis or the
pelvis, chest and shoulders, as
applicable; wearing the lap section
of the belt across the abdominal
area must be avoided.
Seat belts should be adjusted as
firmly as possible, consistent with
comfort, to provide the protection
for which they have been designed.
A slack belt will greatly reduce the
protection afforded to the wearer.
Care should be taken to avoid con-
tamination of the webbing with pol-
ishes, oils and chemicals, and par-
ticularly battery acid. Cleaning may
safely be carried out using mild
soap and water. The belt should be
replaced if webbing becomes
frayed, contaminated or damaged.
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Safety features of your vehicle
C040300ATD
Occupant detection system
Your vehicle is equipped with an occu-
pant detection system in the front pas-
senger's seat.
The occupant detection system is
designed to detect the presence of a
properly-seated front passenger and
determine if the passenger's front air bag
should be enabled (may inflate) or not.
The driver's front air bag is not affected
or controlled by the occupant detection
system.
(Continued)
The SRS can function only whenthe ignition key is in the ON posi-
tion. If the SRS air bag warning
light does not illuminate, or con-
tinuously remains on after illumi-
nating for about 6 seconds when
the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position, or after the
engine is started, comes on while
driving, the SRS is not working
properly. If this occurs, have your
vehicle immediately inspected by
an authorized KIA dealer.
Before you replace a fuse or dis- connect a battery terminal, turn
the ignition switch to the LOCK
position and remove the ignition
key. Never remove or replace the
air bag related fuse(s) when the
ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion. Failure to heed this warning
will cause the SRS air bag warn-
ing light to illuminate.WARNING
If an air bag deploys, there maybe a loud noise followed by a fine
dust released in the vehicle.
These conditions are normal and
are not hazardous - the air bags
are packed in this fine powder.
The dust generated during air
bag deployment may cause skin
or eye irritation as well as aggra-
vate asthma for some persons.
Always wash all exposed skin
areas thoroughly with lukewarm
water and a mild soap after an
accident in which the air bags
were deployed.
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Features of your vehicle
D020104ATD-EE
Trunk (or tailgate) open (3) (if equipped)
The trunk (or tailgate) is opened if the
button is pressed for more than 1 sec-
ond.
Once the trunk (or tailgate) is opened
and then closed, the trunk (or tailgate)
will lock automatically.
D020105AHM
Alarm (4)
The horn sounds and the hazard warning
lights blink for about 30 seconds if this
button is pressed for more than 0.5 sec-
onds. To stop the horn and lights, press
any button on the transmitter.
D020200AHM-EC
Precautions
✽ ✽ NOTICE
The transmitter (or smart key) will not
work if any of following occurs:
• The ignition key is in the ignition
switch.
• You exceed the operating distance limit (about 30 m [90 feet]).
• The battery in the transmitter (or smart key) is weak.
• Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
• The weather is extremely cold.
• The transmitter (or smart key) is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio
station or an airport which can inter-
fere with normal operation of the
transmitter.
When the transmitter (or smart key)
does not work properly, open and close
the door with the ignition key. If you
have a problem with the transmitter (or
smart key), contact an authorized KIA
dealer.
CAUTION
Keep the transmitter (or smart key)
away from water or any liquid. If the keyless entry system is inoperativedue to exposure to water or liquids,it will not be covered by your manu- facturer’s vehicle warranty.

Features of your vehicle
10
4
This device complies with Industry
Canada Standard RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. This device must accept any interfer- ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
D040500AMG
Battery replacement
A battery should last for several years,
but if the transmitter or smart key is not
working properly, try replacing the bat-
tery with a new one. If you are unsure
how to use or replace the battery, contact
an authorized KIA dealer. 1. Pry open the transmitter or smart key
cover.
2. Replace the battery with a new battery (CR2032). When replacing the battery,
make sure the battery positive “+” sym-
bol faces up as indicated in the illus-
tration.
3. Install the battery in the reverse order of removal.
OBH048004
â– Type B
â– Type A
HNF2005
CAUTION
Changes or modifications notexpressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance couldvoid the user’s authority to operatethe equipment. If the keyless entry system is inoperative due tochanges or modifications notexpressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance, it willnot be covered by your manufactur-er’s vehicle warranty.

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Features of your vehicle
CAUTION
The transmitter or smart key isdesigned to give you years oftrouble-free use, however it canmalfunction if exposed to mois-ture or static electricity. If you are unsure how to use or replace thebattery, contact an authorized KIAdealer.
Using the wrong battery can cause the transmitter or smartkey to malfunction. Be sure to usethe correct battery.
To avoid damaging the transmit- ter or smart key, don't drop it, getit wet, or expose it to heat or sun-light.
An inappropriately disposed bat- tery can be harmful to the envi-ronment and human health.
Dispose the battery according toyour local law(s) or regulation.

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Features of your vehicle
D110500ATD
Resetting the sunroof
Whenever the vehicle battery is discon-
nected or discharged, or related fuse is
blown, you must reset your sunroof sys-
tem as follows:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ONposition.
2. According to the position of the sun- roof, do the following.
1) In case the sunroof is closed com-pletely or tilted:
Push the sunroof control lever
upward until the sunroof tilts com-
pletely upward.
2) In case the sunroof is open: Push the sunroof control lever for-
ward until the sunroof closes com-
pletely. Push the sunroof control
lever upward until the sunroof tilts
completely upward.
3. Release the sunroof control lever.
4. Push the sunroof control lever upward (for about 10 seconds) until the sun-
roof has returned to the original tilt
position after it is raised a little higher
than the maximum tilt position. Then,
release the lever. 5. Push the sunroof control lever upward
until the sunroof completes operating
as follows;
TILT DOWN → SLIDE OPEN →
SLIDE CLOSE
Then, release the lever.
When this is complete, the sunroof sys-
tem has been reset.

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✽
✽
NOTICE
It is forbidden to alter the odometer of
all vehicles with the intent to change the
mileage registered on the odometer. The
alteration may void your warranty cov-
erage.
D150206ATD-EU
Trip computer (Tripmeter) /
ECO mode (if equipped)
The trip computer is a microcomputer-
controlled driver information system that
displays information related to driving,
when the ignition switch is in the ON
position. All stored driving information
(except distance to empty and instant
fuel consumption) will reset if the battery
is disconnected. Press the TRIP button for less than 1 sec-
ond to select each function as follows :
Also, the ECO indicator ON/OFF mode
can be selected by pressing the trip but-
ton for less than 1 second.
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Tripmeter B
Average fuel consumption*
Instant fuel consumption*
Average speed*
Driving time*
Tripmeter A
Distance to empty*
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Features of your vehicle
Driving time (if equipped)
This mode indicates the total time trav-
eled since the last driving time reset.
Even if the vehicle is not in motion, the
driving time keeps going while the engine
is running.
The meter’s working range is from
0:00~99:59.
Pressing the TRIP button for more than 1
second, when the driving time is being
displayed, clears the driving time to zero
(0:00).
✽ ✽NOTICE
• If the vehicle is not on level ground or
the battery power has been interrupt-
ed, the “Distance to empty” function
may not operate correctly.
The trip computer may not register
additional fuel if less than 1.6 gallons
(6 liters) of fuel are added to the vehi-
cle.
• The fuel consumption and distance to empty values may vary significantly
based on driving conditions, driving
habits, and condition of the vehicle.
• The distance to empty value is an esti- mate of the available driving distance.
This value may differ from the actual
driving distance available.
ECO ON/OFF mode (if equipped)
You can turn the ECOMINDERTMindica-
tor (which is identified on your instrument
dashboard by the “ECO” name) on/off on
the instrument cluster in this mode.
If you push the TRIP button more than 1
second in the ECOMINDER
TM indicator
ECO ON mode, then ECO OFF is dis-
played in the screen and the ECO indica-
tor turns off.
If you want to display the ECOMINDER
TM
indicator ECO again, press the TRIP but-
ton more than 1 second in the ECO OFF
mode and then ECO ON mode is dis-
played in the screen.
For more detailed explanations, refer to
"Warnings and indicators" in section 4.
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