Kia Forte Dashboard Light Guide

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Chances are, you’ve seen at least a few mysterious lights appear on your Kia Forte’s dashboard. They can pop up at a moment’s notice, each of them having a different meaning and urgency. In order to help you better understand your Kia car, the team at Brown-Daub Kia near Easton, Allentown, and Quakertown, PA, is here to assist.

Below, you’ll find our Kia Forte dashboard light guide. We’ll go over some of the most important lights you’ll want to pay attention to—and what they mean for you. Let’s begin.

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Is There a Difference Between a Warning Light and an Indicator?

One of the questions we’re commonly asked is whether or not there’s a difference in meaning between warning lights and indicators. In fact, there is—and it’s important to understand the difference between the two types of dashboard lights.

• Warning lights will alert you to any potential malfunction inside your Kia Forte. Some examples of warning lights are listed on this page. If you see any of them appear, you’ll want to consider having the issue diagnosed at our service center.
• Indicators alert you to the functionality of your Kia Forte. Rather than a warning, these indictor lights serve as visual aids for certain features, like a specific driving mode or a reminder that your high beams are currently on.

Coolant Temperature Warning Light

This warning light illuminates in red and looks like a thermometer (a pole with three lines) sticking out of water. This light appears when your Kia Forte’s engine temperature is climbing, running the risk of overheating. If you see this warning light, you should consider pulling over to let your Kia cool down. If possible, add coolant or distilled water once the engine has cooled before getting the issue diagnosed.

Battery Warning Light

If this red warning light appears, you’ll notice an icon that looks similar to an automobile battery. You’re likely to encounter this warning light prior to or as you’re attempting to start your Kia Forte. This is because your battery may not have sufficient power to start your Kia. It’s possible you’ll need to get your Kia Forte jump-started before driving it to our service center so our team can check and potentially change the battery for you.

Cruise Indicator

Your cruise indicator will appear as a bright green icon designed to look like your Kia’s speedometer with an arrow in the left-hand corner. Simply put, this indicator lamp is providing visual confirmation that the cruise control setting is on and properly functioning. This light will appear the same if you have the available Kia Drive Wise safety suite.

Active ECO Indicator

One of the available driving modes in the Kia Forte is ECO. When activated, this indicator will display the word ECO in a bright green color. It will stay on until you manually turn off the ECO driving mode. This smart feature helps you improve fuel efficiency by reducing the acceleration and can sometimes lessen the air conditioner’s performance to keep your Kia Forte driving longer.

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Do You Have Questions About Other Dashboard Lights?

Our Kia Forte dashboard light guide has only covered a small percentage of the many lights found in your Kia sedan. Let our Brown-Daub Kia team know which lights you’re seeing on your dashboard, and we’ll get to work right away to provide you with some peace of mind.

Drivers in Easton, Allentown, and Quakertown, PA, ought to consider contacting the team in our comprehensive Kia service center for any lights or concerns they may be curious about. Reach out to us online or over the phone to schedule an appointment.

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