KIA FORTE 2020 Owners Manual

What to do in an emergency
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Technical Data
- For 15/16 inch tire
System voltage: DC 12 V
Working voltage: DC 10 - 15 V
Amperage rating: MAX. 10 ± 1 A (at
DC 12V operation)
Suitable for use at temperatures: -30 ~ +70°C (-22 ~ +158°F)
Max. working pressure: 6 bar (87 psi)
Size
Compressor: 161 x 150 x 55.8 mm (6.3 x 5.9 x 2.2 in.)
Sealant bottle: ø 85 X 81 mm (ø 3.3 X 3.2 in.)
Compressor weight: 735 ± 25g (1.62 ± 0.06 lbs)
Sealant volume: 200 ml (12.2 cu. in.) - For 17/18 inch tire
System voltage: DC 12 V
Working voltage: DC 10 - 15 V
Amperage rating: Max. 15 A ± 1A (at
DC 12V operation)
Suitable for use at temperatures: -30 ~ +70°C (-22 ~ +158°F)
Max. working pressure: 6 bar (87 psi)
Size
Compressor: 161 x 150 x 55.8 mm (6.3 x 5.9 x 2.2 in.)
Sealant bottle: 104 x 85 ø mm (4.1 x 3.3 ø in.)
Compressor weight: 805g ± 30g (1.77 lbs ± 0.07 lbs)
Sealant volume: 300 ml (18.3 cu. in.) ❈
Sealant and spare parts can be
obtained and replaced at an
authorized vehicle or tire dealer.
Empty sealant bottles may be dis-
posed of at home. Liquid residue
from the sealant should be dis-
posed of by your vehicle or tire
dealer or in accordance with local
waste disposal regulations.

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What to do in an emergency
TOWING
Towing service
If emergency towing is necessary,
we recommend having it done by an
authorized Kia dealer or a commer-
cial tow-truck service. Proper lifting
and towing procedures are neces-
sary to prevent damage to the vehi-
cle. The use of wheel dollies or
flatbed is recommended.It is acceptable to tow the vehicle
with the rear wheels on the ground
(without dollies) and the front wheels
off the ground.
If any of the loaded wheels or sus-
pension components are damaged
or the vehicle is being towed with the
front wheels on the ground, use a
towing dolly under the front wheels.
When being towed by a commercial
tow truck and wheel dollies are not
used, the front of the vehicle should
always be lifted, not the rear.
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NOTICE
If the EPB does not release normal-
ly, take your vehicle to an author-
ized Kia dealer by loading the vehi-
cle on a flatbed tow truck and have
the system checked.
OBD068011 dollydolly
WARNING - Side and
curtain Air bag
If your vehicle is equipped with
side and curtain air bags, set
the ignition switch to the LOCK
or ACC position when the vehi-
cle is being towed.
The side and curtain air bag
may deploy when the ignition is
in the ON position, and the
rollover sensor detects a
rollover situation.

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When towing your vehicle in an
emergency without wheel dollies :
1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC
position.
2. Place the transmission shift lever in N (Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.
CAUTION - Towing gear position
Failure to place the transmis-sion shift lever in N (Neutral)may cause internal damage tothe transmission.
CAUTION - Towing
Do not tow the vehicle back- wards with the front wheels onthe ground as this may causedamage to the vehicle.
Do not tow with sling-type equipment. Use wheel lift orflatbed equipment.
Do not tow the vehicle with four wheels in contact with theground if it is a vehicleequipped with DCT or IVT.Otherwise, the transmissionwill be seriously damaged.Also, make sure not to tow thevehicle connecting it withother vehicles includingcamper vans.
OYG066035
OBD068014
OYG066036

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What to do in an emergency
Removable towing hook
(if equipped)
1. Open the tailgate, and remove thetowing hook from the tool case.
2. Remove the hole cover pressing the lower (front) part of the cover
on the bumper.
3. Install the towing hook by turning it clockwise into the hole until it is
fully secured.
4. Remove the towing hook and install the cover after use.
Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, we recom-
mend you to have it done by an
authorized Kia dealer or a com-
mercial tow truck service. If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or
chain secured to the emergency
towing hook under the front (or
rear) of the vehicle. Use extreme
caution when towing the vehicle. A
driver must be in the vehicle to
steer it and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done only on hard-surfaced roads for a
short distance and at low speed.
Also, the wheels, axles, power
train, steering and brakes must all
be in good condition.
Do not use the tow hooks to pull a vehicle out of mud, sand or other
conditions from which the vehicle
cannot be driven out under its own
power.
Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than the vehicle doing the towing.
The drivers of both vehicles should communicate with each other fre-
quently.
OBD068013
■ Front
OBD068015
OBD068016
■ Front
■ Rear

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Attach a towing strap to the tow
hook.
Use only a cable or chain specifical- ly intended for use in towing vehi-
cles. Securely fasten the cable or
chain to the towing hook provided.
Accelerate or decelerate the vehicle in a slow and gradual manner while
maintaining tension on the tow rope
or chain to start or drive the vehicle,
otherwise tow hooks and the vehi-
cle may be damaged.
Before emergency towing, check if the hook is broken or damaged.
Fasten the towing cable or chain securely to the hook.
Do not jerk the hook. Apply it steadily and with even force.
To avoid damaging the hook, do not pull from the side or at a vertical
angle. Always pull straight ahead. Use a towing strap less than 5 m
(16 feet) long. Attach a white or red
cloth (about 30 cm (12 inches)
wide) in the middle of the strap for
easy visibility.
Drive carefully so that the towing strap is not loosened during towing.
CAUTION
Using a portion of the vehicleother than the tow hooks fortowing may damage the body ofyour vehicle.
WARNING- Emergency
Towing Precautions
Use extreme caution when tow-
ing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which
would place excessive stress
on the emergency towing hook
and towing cable or chain. The
hook and towing cable or
chain may break and cause
serious injury or damage.
If the disabled vehicle is unable to be moved, do not
forcibly continue the towing.
We recommend that you con-
tact an authorized Kia dealer
or a commercial tow truck
service for assistance.
Tow the vehicle as straight ahead as possible.
Keep away from the vehicle during towing.
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OBD068018

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What to do in an emergency
The driver must be in the vehicle forsteering and braking operations
when the vehicle is towed and pas-
sengers other than the driver must
not be allowed to be on board.Emergency towing precautions
Turn the ignition switch to ACC sothe steering wheel isn’t locked.
Place the transmission shift lever in N (Neutral).
Release the parking bake.
Press the brake pedal with more force than normal since you will
have reduced brake performance.
More steering effort will be required because the power steer-
ing system will be disabled.
If you are driving down a long hill, the brakes may overheat and brake
performance will be reduced. Stop
often and let the brakes cool off.
The vehicle should be towed at a speed of 25km/h (16 mph) or less
within a distance of 20km (12.4
miles).
If the car is being towed with all four wheels on the ground, it can
be towed only from the front. Be
sure that the transmission is in
neutral. Be sure the steering is
unlocked by placing the ignition
switch in the ACC position. A driver
must be in the towed vehicle to
operate the steering and brakes.CAUTION
- Dual clutch transmission
If the car is being towed with all four wheels on the ground, itcan be towed only from thefront. Be sure that the transmis-sion is in neutral. Be sure thesteering is unlocked by placingthe ignition switch in the ACCposition. A driver must be inthe towed vehicle to operatethe steering and brakes.
To avoid serious damage to the dual clutch transmission,limit the vehicle speed to 15km/h (10 mph) and drive lessthan 1.5 km (1 mile) when tow-ing.
Before towing, check the dual clutch transmission for fluidleaks under your vehicle. If thedual clutch transmission fluidis leaking, flatbed equipmentor a towing dolly must beused.

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CAUTION
- Intelligent Variable
Transmission
If the car is being towed with all four wheels on the ground, itcan be towed only from thefront. Be sure that the transmis-sion is in neutral. Be sure thesteering is unlocked by placingthe ignition switch in the ACCposition. A driver must be inthe towed vehicle to operatethe steering and brakes.
To avoid serious damage to the Intelligent VariableTransmission, limit the vehiclespeed to 15 km/h (10 mph) anddrive less than 1.5 km (1 mile)when towing.
Before towing, check the Intelligent VariableTransmission for fluid leaksunder your vehicle. If theIntelligent VariableTransmission fluid is leaking,flatbed equipment or a towingdolly must be used.
CAUTION
- Intelligent Variable
Transmission (IVT)
Vehicles with Intelligent VariableTransmission (IVT) can only betowed to an ordinary vehiclewhen there is no IVT transmis-sion oil leakage. If towing to anordinary vehicle in the event ofoil leakage, the transmissionmay be damaged. If towing to anordinary vehicle in the event ofoil leakage, the transmissionmay be damaged.

Maintenance
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Maintenance services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
• Owner’s responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
• Owner maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Owner maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
• Owner maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Scheduled maintenance service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . 7-21
Checking fluid levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25
Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26
• Checking the engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26
• Changing the engine oil and filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28
• Checking the coolant level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28
• Changing the coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Brake/clutch fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
• Checking the brake/clutch fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
• Checking the washer fluid level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34
• Checking the parking brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34
Air cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
• Filter replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
• Filter inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
• Blade inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
• Blade replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-\
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• For best battery service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
• Recharging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44
• Reset items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45\
Tires and wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46
• Tire care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
7-46
• Recommended cold tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . 7-46
• Tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
• Checking tire inflation pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
• Tire rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
• Wheel alignment and tire balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49
• Tire replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50
• Wheel replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
• Tire traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
• Tire maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
• Tire sidewall labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
• All season tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-58
• Summer tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-58
• Snow tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-\
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• Radial-ply tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-59
• Low aspect ratio tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-60
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
7-61
• Inner panel fuse replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-63
• Engine compartment fuse replacement. . . . . . . . . . . 7-64
• Fuse/relay panel description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-67
Light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-77
• Bulb replacement precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-77
• Light bulb position (Front). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-79
• Light bulb position (Rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-80
• Light bulb position (Side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-81
• Headlamp (Low beam) bulb replacement(Headlamp Type A,B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-81
• Headlamp (High beam) bulb replacement (Headlamp Type A,B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-83
• Side marker bulb replacement (Headlamp Type A,B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-84
• Position lamp / Day time running lamp (LED type) replacement (Headlamp Type B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-85
• Headlamp (LED type) replacement (Headlamp Type C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-85
• Front turn signal lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . 7-85
• Front fog lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-86
• Day time running lamp (Bulb type) replacement . . 7-86
• Side repeater lamp (LED type) bulb replacement . . 7-86 • Side repeater lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement . . 7-87
• Stop and tail lamp/side marker (Bulb type) bulb
replacement (Rear combination lamp Type A) . . . 7-87
• Tail lamp (inside) (Bulb type) bulb replacement (Rear combination lamp Type A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-88
• Stop and tail lamp (LED type) bulb replacement (Rear combination lamp Type B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-89
• Side marker (LED type) bulb replacement (Rear combination lamp Type B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-90
• Rear turn signal lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . 7-90
• Back up lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-90
• High mounted stop lamp (LED type) bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-91
• High mounted stop lamp (bulb type) bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-91
• License plate lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-92
• Map lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . 7-92
• Map lamp (LED type) bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . 7-93
• Room lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement . . . . . . . . 7-93
• Room lamp (LED type) bulb replacement . . . . . . . . 7-94
• Vanity mirror lamp bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . 7-94
• Glove box lamp replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-95
• Trunk room lamp replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-96
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Appearance care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-97
• Exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-97
• Interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-102
Emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-105
• Crankcase emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-105
• Evaporative emission control (including ORVR:Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery) system . . . . 7-105
• Exhaust emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-106
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