Kia Forte: Severe driving conditions
A- Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal temperature or less than 10 miles (16 km) in freezing temperature
B- Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
C-Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt spread roads
D-Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E-Driving in sandy areas
F - Driving in heavy traffic area over 90°F (32°C)
G- Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road
H-Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I -Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle towing
J - Driving over 106 mph (170 km/h)
K-Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
Maintenance under severe usage conditions
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under
severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance
intervals.
R : Replace
I : Ins ...
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
Engine oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be changed at the intervals specified in the
maintenance schedule. If the car is being driven in severe conditions, more frequent
oil and filt ...
See also:
Compressor Description
The compressor is the power unit of the A/C system.
It is located on the side of engine block and driven by a V-belt of the
engine.
The compressor changes low pressure and low temperatur ...
Installation
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If the oil seal on the transaxle case side is damaged
and fluid is leaking, replace th ...
System controllers and functions
Display and settings may differ depending on the selected audio.
Audio Head Unit
(1)
(EJECT) Ejects the disc.
(2)
Changes to FM/AM/SIRIUS™ mode. Each time the key is pressed, th ...