KIA FORTE 2017 Owners Manual

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Maintenance
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 sole-
noid valve.
Purge Control Solenoid Valve
(PCSV)
The purge control solenoid valve is
controlled by the Engine Control
Module (ECM); when the engine
coolant temperature is low during
idling, the PCSV closes so that evap-
orated 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
system
The Exhaust Emission Control
System is a highly effective system
which controls exhaust emissions
while maintaining good vehicle per-
for mance.
Vehicle modifications
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification of your vehicle could
affect its performance, safety or
durability and may even violate gov-
ernmental safety and emissions reg-
ulations.
In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from any modifi-
cation may not be covered under
warranty.
• If you use unauthorized electronic
devices, it may cause the vehicle to
operate abnormally, wire damage,
battery discharge and fire. For your
safety, do not use unauthorized
electronic devices.
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 vehi-
cle, 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
immediately.
WARNING - 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 poi-
soning.

Maintenance
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• Do not operate the engine in con-
fined 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
vehicle 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 catalyt-
ic converters (if equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with a cat-
alytic converter emission control
device.
Therefore, the following precautions
must be observed:• Use only UNLEADED FUEL for
gasoline engines.
• Do not operate the vehicle when
there are signs of engine malfunc-
tion, such as misfire or a noticeable
loss of performance.
• 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
minutes or more).
• Do not modify or tamper with any
part of the engine or emission con-
trol system. All inspections and
adjustments must be made by an
authorized Kia dealer.
• Avoid driving with an extremely low
fuel level. Running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, dam-
aging the catalytic converter.
Failure to observe these precautions
could result in damage to the catalyt-
ic converter and to your vehicle.
Additionally, such actions could void
your warranties.
WARNING- Fire
• Do not park, idle or drive the
vehicle over or near flamma-
ble 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 sys-
tem, do not seal the bottom of
the vehicle or do not coat the
vehicle for corrosion control.
It may present a fire risk under
certain conditions.
WARNING- 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.

Specifications & Consumer information
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Bulb wattage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Weight/volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Recommended lubricants and capacities . . . . . . . . 8-7
• Recommended SAE viscosity number. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Vehicle certification label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Tire specification and pressure label . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Engine number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
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ENGINE Specifications & Consumer information
Item 2.0 MPI2.0 GDI 1.6 Turbo GDI
Displacement [cc (cu.in)] 1,999 (121.99) 1,999 (121.99) 1,591 (97.1)
Bore x Stroke [mm (in)] 81 x 97 (3.19 x 3.82) 81 x 97 (3.19 x 3.82) 77 x 85.4 (3.03 x 3.36)
Firing order1→3→ 4→ 21→3→ 4→ 21→3→ 4→ 2
No. of cylinders 4, In-line 4, In-line 4, In-line
DIMENSIONS
Item mm (in)
Overall length
4 Door 4,560 (179.5)
5 Door4,350 (171.3)
2 Door4,530 (178.3)
Overall width 1,780 (70.1)
Overall height
4 Door 1,430 (56.3)
5 Door1,450 (57.1)
2 Door1,410 (55.5)
Front tread
195/65 R15 (Steel) 1,563 (61.5)
205/55 R16 (Steel) 1,553 (61.1)
205/55 R16 (Alloy)1,555 (61.2)
P215/45 R17 (Alloy)1,557 (61.3)
P225/40 R18 (Alloy)1,545 (60.8)
Rear tread
195/65 R15 (Steel)1,576 (62.0)
205/55 R16 (Steel)1,566 (61.6)
205/55 R16 (Alloy)1,568 (61.7)
P215/45 R17 (Alloy)1,570 (61.8)
P225/40 R18 (Alloy)1,558 (61.3)
Wheelbase2,700 (106.3)

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BULB WATTAGESpecifications & Consumer information
* : If equippedLight Bulb Wattage Bulb type
FrontHeadlamps (Low) 55 H7
Headlamps (Low)- HID * 25 D5S
Headlamps (High)4 Door, 5 Door 60 9005HL+
2 Door 55 H1
Front turn signal lamps 28 PY28/8W
Front position lamps * 5 W5W
Front position lamps (LED type)* LED LED
Front fog lamps * 35 H8
Side Repeater lamps 5 WY5W
Side Repeater lamps (Outside Mirror) * LED LED
Daytime running lamps * LED LED
RearRear Stop/Tail lamps (outside)
Bulb type28 P28/8W
Rear tail lamps (Inside) 8 P28/8W
Rear Stop/Tail lamps (outside)
LED typeLED LED
Rear Stop/tail lamps (Inside) LED LED
Rear turn signal lamps 27 PY27W
Back-up lamps 16 W16W
High mounted stop lamp *4 Door *Bulb type 21 P21W
LED type LED LED
5 Door, 2 Door LED type LED LED
License plate lamps 5 W5W

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Specifications & Consumer information
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* : If equippedLight Bulb Wattage Bulb type
InteriorMap lamps * 8 FESTOON
Room lamps 8 FESTOON
Vanity mirror lamps * 5 FESTOON
Luggage lamp *4 Door, 2 Door 5 FESTOON
5 Door 8 FESTOON

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TIRES AND WHEELS
CAUTION
When replacing tires, use the same size originally supplied with the vehicle.
Using tires of a different size may damage the related parts or cause them to operate improperly.
*1: Normal load : Up to 3 persons
*
2: If your vehicle is not equipped with a compact spare tire, it will be equipped with a Tire Mobility Kit
*
3: Only for P225/40R18 Tire SizeItem Tire size Wheel sizeInflation pressure kPa (psi)
Wheel lug nut torque
kgf•m (lbf•ft, N•m) Normal load *
1Maximum load
Front Rear Front Rear
Full size tire195/65R15 91T 6.0J X15
230 (33) 230 (33) 230 (33) 230 (33)
11~13
(79~94, 107~127) 205/55R16 91H 6.5J X16
P215/45R17 87H 7.0J X17
P225/40R18 88V 7.5J X18
Compact spare tire *
2T125/80D15 95M 4.0T×15
420 (60) 420 (60) 420 (60) 420 (60)
T125/80D16 97M *
34.0T×16
✽NOTICE
• We recommend replacing tires with the same make and model originally supplied with the vehicle; not doing so
may affect driving performance.
• When driving in high altitude grades, it is natural for the atmospheric pressure to decrease. Therefore, please
check the tire pressure and add more air when necessary. Additionally required tire air pressure per km above
sea level: 1.5psi/km
Specifications & Consumer information

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Specifications & Consumer information
WEIGHT/VOLUME
We recommend that you contact an authorized Kia dealer for more details.
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Item2.0 MPI2.0 GDI 1.6 Turbo GDI
4 Door
4 Door5 Door2 Door 5 Door 2 Door
Gross vehicle weight
kg (lbs.)M/T 1,740 (3,836)
1,750 (3,858)1,780 (3,924)1,760 (3,880) 1,810 (3,990) 1,790 (3,946)
A/T 1,760 (3,880)
1,770 (3,902)1,800 (3,968)1,780 (3,924)
DCT
1,840 (4,057) 1,820 (4,012)
Luggage volume
l(cu ft)
421 (14.9)421 (14.9)657 (23.2)378 (13.3) 657 (23.2) 378 (13.3)
ItemWeight of volume Classification
Refrigerant
530 ± 25g
18.70 ± 0.88 ozR-134a
Compressor lubricant
110 ± 10g
3.87 ± 0.35 ozPAG (FD46XG)

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Specifications & Consumer information
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only lubricants of the proper quality.
The correct lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
LubricantVolumeClassification
Engine oil *1 *2 (drain and refill)
RecommendsMPI/GDI engine4.0l(4.23 US qt.)API Service SM,
ILSAC GF-4 or above*3
Turbo GDI engine4.5l(4.8 US qt.)ACEA A5 or above
Manual transaxle fluid
MPI/GDI engine1.7 ~ 1.8 l
(1.8 ~ 1.9 US qt. )API GL-4, SAE 70W, TGO-9
- HK SYN MTF 70W (SK), SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W
MTF (H.K.SHELL), GS MTF HD 70W (GS CALTEX)
Turbo GDI engine1.7 ~ 1.8 l
(1.8 ~ 1.9 US qt. )
Automatic transaxle fluid7.1l(7.5 US qt.)ATF SP-IV (Recommended MICHANG,
SK, NOCA, Kia genuine)
Dual clutch transmission fluid1.9 ~ 2.0 l
(2.01 ~ 2.11 US qt.)
SAE 70W, API GL-4
(Recommended SK HK DCTF 70W,
SHELL SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W DCTF,
GS CALTEX GS DCTF HD 70W)

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Specifications & Consumer information
*1Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
*2Engine oils labeled Energy Conserving Oil are now available. Along with other additional benefits, they contribute to fuel econ-
omy by reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. Often, these improvements are difficult to measure
in everyday driving, but in a year’s time, they can offer significant cost and energy savings.
*
3If the API service SM engine oil is not available in your country, you are able to use API service SL.
LubricantVolumeClassification
Coolant
MPI/GDI
engineM/T6.0l(6.34 US qt.)
Mixture of antifreeze and water
(Ethylene-glycol with phosphate
based coolant for cooling device)A/T5.9l(6.23 US qt.)
Turbo GDI
engineM/T6.1l(6.45 US qt.)
DCT6.7l(7.1 US qt)
Brake/clutch fluid0.7~0.8l
(0.7~0.8 US qt. )FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
Fuel50l(13.2 US gal.)Unleaded gasoline