Kia Forte: 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 : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary


Normal maintenance schedule
Severe driving conditionsAlternator Specification
Alternator [Non-ISG type]
Item
Specification
Rated voltage
13.5V, 90A
Speed in use
1,000 ~ 18,000 rpm
Voltage regulator
IC ...
Antenna Inspection
Glass Antenna Test
1.
Wrap aluminum foil (A) around the tip of the tester probe (B)
as shown.
2.
Touch one tester probe to the ...
Flat tire
For safe operation, carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual
before use.
(1) Compressor
(2) Sealant bottle
The Tire Mobility Kit is a temporary fix to the tire and the tire sh ...