maintenance KIA FORTE 2017 Owners Manual

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2. Remove the bulb from the socket
by pressing it in and rotating it
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the bulb align with the slots in the
socket. Pull the bulb out of the
socket.
3. Insert a new bulb by inserting it
into the socket and rotating it until
it locks into place.
4. Install the socket in the assembly
by aligning the tabs on the socket
with the slots in the assembly.
Push the socket into the assembly
and turn the socket clockwise.
5. Install the service cover by putting
it into the service hole.
Stop and tail light (LED type)
If the light does not operate, we rec-
ommend that the system be checked
by an authorized Kia dealer.Inside lamp
• 4 Door, 2 Door
1. Open the trunk.
2. Loosen the retaining screw of the
trunk lid cover and then remove
the cover.3. Disconnect the connector and
then remove the nuts by turning
the nuts counter clockwise.
OYDDMC2021
OYDDMC2022CN • 4 Door, 2 Door

Maintenance
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• 4 Door, 2 Door
Back up lamp
1. Take the lamp assembly out.
2. Remove the socket from the
assembly by turning the socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on
the assembly.3. Remove the bulb by pulling it out.
4. Insert a new bulb by inserting it
into the socket.
5. Install the light assembly to the
trunk.
6. Reinstall the nuts and connector
and then the trunk lid cover by
pushing in the screw.
• 5 Door
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the liftgate.
3. Remove the service cover.
OYDDMC3065
OYDDMC3070 • 5 Door
OYDDMC2023
OYDDMC2024 ■Type A
■Type B

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4. Remove the socket from the
assembly by turning the socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on
the assembly.
5. Remove the bulb from the socket
by pressing it in and rotating it
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the bulb align with the slots in the
socket. Pull the bulb out of the
socket.
6. Insert a new bulb by inserting it
into the socket and rotating it until
it locks into place.
7. Install the socket in the assembly
by aligning the tabs on the socket
with the slots in the assembly.
Push the socket into the assembly
and turn the socket clockwise.
8. Install the service cover by putting
it into the service hole.
Stop/tail light (LED type)
If the light does not operate, we rec-
ommend that the system be checked
by an authorized Kia dealer.High mounted stop lamp
replacement
• 4 Door
1. Open the trunk.
2. Remove the socket by turning it
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots.3. Remove the bulb from the socket
by pressing it in and rotating it
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the bulb align with the slots in the
socket. Pull the bulb out of the
socket.
4. Insert a new bulb by inserting it
into the socket and rotating it until
it locks into place.
5. Install the socket in the assembly
by aligning the tabs on the socket
with the slots in the assembly.
Push the socket into the assembly
and turn the socket clockwise.
OYD046058
OYDDMC2025 • 4 Door

Maintenance
96 7
• 5 Door
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Gently remove the center cover of
the rear liftgate trim.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.4. Loosen the retaining nuts and
remove the spoiler.5. Remove the high mounted stop
lamp assembly (A) after loosening
the nuts and washer nozzle (B).
6. Reinstall a new lamp assembly in
the reverse order of removal.
OYDDMC3072
OYDDMC3074
• 5 Door
OYDDMC3073OYDDMC3071
B A

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• 2 Door
If the light bulb does not operate, we
recommend the vehicle be checked
by an authorized Kia dealer. A skilled
technician should check or repair the
high mounted stop light, for it may
affect the performance of the curtain
airbags or damage related interior
parts of the vehicle.
License plate lamp bulb
replacement
1. Remove the cover by pressing it
as direction of the arrows.
2. Remove the socket by turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out.
4. Install a new bulb.
5. Reinstall the bulb assembly
securely with the retaining screws.
OVG079034 • 2 Door
OYDDMC2032

Maintenance
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Interior lamp bulb replacement
1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver,
gently pry the lens from the interi-
or light housing.
2. Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out.
3. Install a new bulb in the socket.
Vanity mirror lamp
Front map lamp
OVG079040Glove box lamp
OYDEMC2065
OJF075144LLuggage lamp (if equipped)
• 4 Door, 2 Door
Room lamp
OMD070045Luggage lamp (if equipped)
• 5 Door
OYDDMC3076
OMD070043
WARNING
Prior to working on the Interior
Lamps, ensure that the “OFF”
button is depressed to avoid
burning your fingers or receiv-
ing an electric shock.

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4. Align the lens tabs with the interior
lamp housing notches and snap
the lens into place.
CAUTION- Interior lights
Use care not to dirty or damage
lens, lens tab, and plastic hous-
ings.

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APPEARANCE CARE
Exterior care
Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warning
and caution statements that appear
on the label.
Finish maintenance
Washing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish
from rust and deterioration, wash it
thoroughly and frequently at least
once a month with lukewarm or cold
water.If you use your vehicle for off-road
driving, you should wash it after each
off-road trip. Pay special attention to
the removal of any accumulation of
salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign mate-
rials. Make sure the drain holes in the
lower edges of the doors and rocker
panels are kept clear and clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial pollution and similar
deposits can damage your vehicle’s
finish if not removed immediately.
Even prompt washing with plain water
may not completely remove all these
deposits. A mild soap, safe for use on
painted surfaces, may be used.
After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-
oughly with lukewarm or cold water.
Do not allow soap to dry on the finish.
After washing the vehicle, test the
brakes while driving slowly to see if
they have been affected by water. If
braking performance is impaired, dry
the brakes by applying them lightly
while maintaining a slow forward
speed.
CAUTION - Headlight
Lens
To prevent damage, do not
clean headlight lens with chem-
ical solvents or strong deter-
gents.
CAUTION
• Do not use strong soap, chem-
ical detergents or hot water,
and do not wash the vehicle in
direct sunlight or when the
body of the vehicle is warm.
• Be careful when washing the
side windows of your vehicle.
Especially, with high-pressure
water. Water may leak through
the windows and wet the inte-
rior.
• To prevent damage to the
plastic parts and lamps, do
not clean with chemical sol-
vents or strong detergents.

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High-pressure washing
• When using high-pressure wash-
ers, make sure to maintain suffi-
cient distance from the vehicle.
Insufficient clearance or excessive
pressure can lead to component
damage or water penetration.
• Do not spray the camera, sensors
or its surrounding area directly with
a high pressure washer. Shock
applied from high pressure water
may cause the device to not oper-
ate normally.
• Do not bring the nozzle tip close to
boots (rubber or plastic covers) or
connectors as they may be dam-
aged if they come into contact with
high pressure water.Waxing
Wax the vehicle when water will no
longer bead on the paint.
Always wash and dry the vehicle
before waxing. Use a good quality
liquid or paste wax, and follow the
manufacturer’s instructions. Wax all
metal trim to protect it and to main-
tain its luster.
Removing oil, tar, and similar materi-
als with a spot remover will usually
strip the wax from the finish. Be sure to
re-wax these areas even if the rest of
the vehicle does not yet need waxing.
CAUTION - Wetting engine
• Water washing in the engine
compartment including high
pressure water washing may
cause the failure of electrical
circuits located in the engine
compartment.
• Never allow water or other liq-
uids to come in contact with
electrical/electronic compo-
nents inside the vehicle as
this may damage them.
OJB037800
CAUTION - Drying vehicle
• Wiping dust or dirt off the
body with a dry cloth will
scratch the finish.
• Do not use steel wool, abra-
sive cleaners, or strong deter-
gents containing highly alka-
line or caustic agents on
chrome-plated or anodized
aluminum parts. This may
result in damage to the protec-
tive coating and cause discol-
oration or paint deterioration.

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Finish damage repair
Deep scratches or stone chips in the
painted surface must be repaired
promptly. Exposed metal will quickly
rust and may develop into a major
repair expense.
✽NOTICE
If your vehicle is damaged and
requires any metal repair or
replacement, be sure the body shop
applies anti-corrosion materials to
the parts repaired or replaced.
Bright-metal maintenance
• To remove road tar and insects,
use a tar remover, not a scraper or
other sharp object.
• To protect the surfaces of bright-
metal parts from corrosion, apply a
coating of wax or chrome preser-
vative and rub to a high luster.
• During winter weather or in coastal
areas, cover the bright metal parts
with a heavier coating of wax or
preservative. If necessary, coat the
parts with non-corrosive petroleum
jelly or other protective compound.
Underbody maintenance
Corrosive materials used for ice and
snow removal and dust control may
collect on the underbody. If these
materials are not removed, acceler-
ated rusting can occur on underbody
parts such as the fuel lines, frame,
floor pan and exhaust system, even
though they have been treated with
rust protection.
Thoroughly flush the vehicle under-
body and wheel openings with luke-
warm or cold water once a month,
after off-road driving and at the end of
each winter. Pay special attention to
these areas because it is difficult to
see all the mud and dirt. It will do
more harm than good to wet down the
road grime without removing it. The
lower edges of doors, rocker panels,
and frame members have drain holes
that should not be allowed to clog with
dirt; trapped water in these areas can
cause rusting.