Kia Forte: Manual transaxle

Starting the engine

WARNING - Proper footwear Always wear appropriate shoes when operating your vehicle. Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski boots, sandals, etc.) may interfere with your ability to use the brake and acc ...

Manual transaxle operation

The manual transaxle has 6 forward gears. This shift pattern is imprinted on the shift knob. The transaxle is fully synchronized in all forward gears so shifting to either a higher or a lower ge ...

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Intake Actuator Replacement
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the glove box housing. (Refer to Body -"Glove Box Housing") ...

Fluid Replacement
   ATF of the 6-speed automatic transaxle does not need to be replaced for Normal Usage. If the vehicle is used for any of ...

SRS Care
The SRS is virtually maintenance-free and there are no parts you can safely service by yourself. If the SRS air bag warning light does not illuminate, or continuously remains on, have your vehicle i ...