KIA Forte_Forte5_Forte Koup 2014 User Manual
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Safety features of your vehicle
Armrest
To use the armrest, pull it forward
from the seatback.
Carrying long/narrow cargo
(if equipped)
Pull the armrest down using the
strap provided on the armrest. Pull
the cover down while pushing the
release lever down. Additional cargo
space is provided to accommodate
long/narrow cargo (skis, poles, lum-
ber, etc.) not able to fit properly in the
trunk when closed.
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CAUTION
• Make sure the engine is off,
the shift lever is in P (for auto-
matic transaxle or 1st (for
manual transaxle) and the
parking brake is applied
whenever loading or unload-
ing cargo. The vehicle may
move if the shift lever is inad-
vertently moved to another
position.
• Be careful when loading cargo
through the rear passenger
seats to prevent damage to
the vehicle interior.
• When cargo is loaded through
the rear passenger seats,
ensure the cargo is properly
secured to prevent it from mov-
ing while driving. Unsecured
cargo in the passenger com-
partment can cause damage to
the vehicle or injury to its occu-
pants.