Kia Forte: Vehicle break-in process
No special break-in period is needed. By following a few simple precautions for the first 600 miles (1,000 km) you may add to the performance, economy and life of your vehicle.
- Do not race the engine.
- While driving, keep your engine speed (rpm, or revolutions per minute) between 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.
- Do not maintain a single speed for long periods of time, either fast or slow. Varying engine speed is needed to properly break-in the engine.
- Avoid hard stops, except in emergencies, to allow the brakes to seat properly.
- Don't let the engine idle longer than 3 minutes at one time.
- Don't tow a trailer during the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of operation.
Fuel requirements
Your new Kia vehicle is designed to use only unleaded fuel having a pump octane
number ((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher.
Your new vehicle is designed to obtain maximum performan ...
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose
of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as
an air bag deployment or hitting a road o ...
See also:
Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
Engine
Dimensions
Bulb wattage
Tires and wheels
*1 : Normal load : Up to 3 persons
*2 : If your vehicle is not equipped with a compact spare tire, it will be equipped
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Winter driving
Severe weather conditions in the winter result in greater wear and other problems.
To minimize the problems of winter driving, you should follow these suggestions:
Snowy or Icy conditions
To dr ...
Tire Installation
1.
Apply tire soap or lubrication to the top and bottom tire beads.
2.
To fit the bottom bead, position the valve at the 5 o’clock posit ...