General Information General Information Important Safety Notice Proper service methods and repair procedures are essential for safe, reliable operation of all motor vehicles as well as personal safety of the operator. The service procedures and descriptions in this shop manual provide general directions for a service and repair. Procedure, techniques, tools, and parts for service including the skill of the technician vary. It is impossible to provide advice or caution as to each case in this manual. Accordingly, anyone who intends to use a replacement part, service procedure, or tool, which is not recommended by the vehicle manufacturer, must first assure thoroughly that neither their personal safety nor the safe operation of the vehicle will be first jeopardized by the replacement part, service procedure, or tool they select. Reminds you to be especially careful in those areas where carelessness will cause death or serious injury. Reminds you to be especially careful in those areas where carelessness may cause death or serious injury. Reminds you to be especially careful in those areas where carelessness may cause personal injury. Gives you information that will prevent you from making errors that could damage the vehicle. Gives you added information that will help you complete a particular procedure. The following list contains some general WARNINGS that you should follow while working on a vehicle. • Always wear safety glasses for eye protection. • Use safety stands whenever a procedure requires you to be under the vehicle. • Make sure that the ignition switch is always in the OFF position, unless otherwise required by the procedure. • Set the parking brake when working on the vehicle. If you have an automatic transaxle, set in park unless instructed otherwise for a specific operation. • Place supporters against the front and rear surfaces of the tires to help prevent the vehicle from moving. • Operate the engine only in a well-ventilated area to avoid the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning. • Keep yourself and your clothing away from moving parts when the engine is running, especially the drive belts. • To prevent serious burns, avoid contact with hot metal parts such as the radiator, exhaust manifold, tail pipe, catalytic converter and muffler. • Do not smoke while working on a vehicle. • To avoid injury, always remove rings, watches, loose hanging jewelry, and loose clothing before beginning to work on a vehicle. • When it is necessary to work under the hood, keep hands and other objects clear of the radiator fan blades! Your vehicle may be equipped with a cooling fan that may turn on, even though the ignition switch is in the OFF position. For this reason care should be taken to ensure that the radiator fan electric motor is completely disconnected when working under the hood and the engine is not running. Identification Number Page 1 sur 22
Identification Number Description Vehicle Identification Number Page 2 sur 22
1. World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) - KNA : Passenger vehicle, MPV(Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle)/SUV(Sports Utility Vehicle)/RV(Recreational Vehicle) - KNC : Commercial vehicle (Van) - KND : MPV/SUV/RV (For U.S.A, Canada, Mexico) - KNH : Van 2. Vehicle line - F : FORTE 3. Model & Series - J : Low grade (L) - K : Middle-Low grade (GL) - X : Middle grade (GLS, JSL, TAX) - Y : Middle-High grade (HGS) - Z : High grade (TOP) 4. Body/Cabin type, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating KNA - 1 : Limousine - 2 : Sedan - 2 door - 3 : Sedan - 3 door - 4 : Sedan - 4 door - 5 : Sedan - 5 door - 6 : Coupe - 7 : Convertible - 8 : Wagon - 9 : Commercial Van - 0 : Pick-Up KNC (Commercial vehicle / Van) Except U.S.A, Canada, Mexico, Gulf Cooperation Council, China - X : Standard Cabin / Semi-Bonnet - Y : Double Cabin / Bonnet - Z : Super Cabin / Box For U.S.A, Canada, Mexico, Gulf Cooperation Council, China - 2 : Standard Cabin Class-H 4×2 - 3 : Standard Cabin Class-E 4×2 / Semi-Bonnet Class-E 4×2 - 4 : Standard Cabin Class-E 4×4 / Semi-Bonnet Class-E 4×4 - 5 : Standard Cabin Class-F 4×2 / Semi-Bonnet Class-F 4×2 - 6 : Standard Cabin Class-F 4×4 / Semi-Bonnet Class-F 4×4 - 7 : Double Cabin Class-E 4×2 / Bonnet Class-E 4×2 - 8 : Double Cabin Class-E 4×4 / Bonnet Class-E 4×4 - 9 : Double Cabin Class-F 4×2 / Bonnet Class-F 4×2 - 0 : Double Cabin Class-F 4×4 / Bonnet Class-F 4×4 - A : Super Cabin Class-E 4×2 / Box Class-E 4×2 - B : Super Cabin Class-E 4×4 / Box Class-E 4×4 - C : Super Cabin Class-F 4×2 / Box Class-F 4×2 - D : Super Cabin Class-F 4×4 / Box Class-F 4×4 KND - 1 : Wagon 4×2 Class-A - 2 : Wagon 4×2 Class-B - 3 : Wagon 4×2 Class-C - 4 : Wagon 4×2 Class-D - 5 : Wagon 4×2 Class-E - 6 : Wagon 4×2 Class-F - 7 : Wagon 4×2 Class-G - A : Wagon 4×4 Class-A - B : Wagon 4×4 Class-B - C : Wagon 4×4 Class-C - D : Wagon 4×4 Class-D - E : Wagon 4×4 Class-E - F : Wagon 4×4 Class-F Page 3 sur 22
- G : Wagon 4×4 Class-G KNH - 1 : Box - 2 : Bonnet - 3 : Semi-Bonnet 5. Restraint system, Brake system KNA, KND Except U.S.A, Canada, Mexico - 0 : Both side - None - 1 : Both side - Active belt - 2 : Both side - Passive belt For U.S.A, Canada, Mexico Code Seat belt Front air bag Knee air bag Side air bag Curtain air bag Driver's Passenger's Driver's Passenger's 1st row 2nd row 3rd row 1st row 2nd row 3rd row A ○ ○ ○ × × ○ × × ○ ○ × B ○ ○ ○ × × × × × × × × C ○ ○ ○ × × ○ × × ○ ○ ○ D ○ ○ ○ × × ○ ○ × ○ ○ × E ○ ○ × × × × × × × × × F ○ ○ ○ × × ○ × × × × × J ○ ○ ○ ○ × ○ ○ × ○ ○ × L ○ ○ ○ ○ × ○ × × ○ ○ × N ○ × × × × × × × × × × H ○ ○ ○ ○ × ○ × × ○ ○ ○ KNC, KNH Except U.S.A, Canada, Mexico - 7 : Hydraulic brake system - 8 : Pneumatic brake system - 9 : Mixed brake system For U.S.A, Canada, Mexico - X : Hydraulic brake system - Y : Pneumatic brake system - Z : Mixed brake system 6. Engine type - 3 : Gasoline engine 1.6 T-GDI (Gamma) - 6 : Gasoline engine 1.8 MPI (Nu) - 8 : Gasoline engine 2.0 GDI (Nu) 7. Check digit or Driver’s side & Transmission Except U.S.A, Canada, Mexico, Gulf Cooperation Council, China, Yemen - A : LHD & MT - B : LHD & AT - C : LHD & MT+Transfer - D : LHD & AT+Transfer - E : LHD & CVT - F : LHD & Decelerator - G : LHD & DCT - L : RHD & MT - M : RHD & AT - N : RHD & MT+Transfer - S : RHD & AT+Transfer - T : RHD & CVT - U : RHD & Decelerator - V : RHD & DCT For U.S.A, Canada, Mexico, Gulf Cooperation Council, China, Yemen - Check digit : 0 ~ 9, × 8. Model year Page 4 sur 22
- D : 2013, E : 2014, F : 2015, G : 2016 … 9. Plant of production - 5 : Hwasung (Korea) - 6 : Sohari (Korea) - 7 : Kwangju (Korea) - T : Seosan (Korea) 10. Vehicle production sequence number - 000001 ~ 999999 Engine Number 1. Engine fuel - G : Gasoline 2. Engine range - 4 : 4 cycle 4 cylinder 3. Engine development order and capacity - F : Gamma engine (Gasoline) - N : Nu engine (Gasoline) 4. Engine Capacity - J : 1591cc (Gamma T-GDI) - B : 1797cc (Nu MPI) - C : 1999cc (Nu GDI) 5. Production year - D : 2013, E : 2014, F : 2015, G : 2016 … 6. Plant of production - A : Asan (Korea) - B : Beijing (China) - H : Hwasung (Korea) - K : Montgomery (U.S.A) - M : Chennai (India) - P : Poseung (Korea) - S : Sohari (Korea) - T : Izmit (Turkey) - U : Ulsan (Korea) - W : Shandong (China) - Z : Zilina (Slovakia) - 1 : Yancheng (China) 7. Engine production sequence number - 000001 ~ 999999 Transaxle Number Automatic (A6GF1, A6MF1, A6MF2) 1. Model - NA : A6GF1 Page 5 sur 22
This is the complete official full factory service repair manual for the Kia Forte 2014. It provides detailed information for both professional mechanics and DIY enthusiasts. The manual covers a wide range of topics including general information, specifications, lube points, oil types, periodic maintenance, tune-up procedures, engine servicing, disassembly, reassembly, engine removal, fuel and lubrication systems, electrical system, ignition, charging, starter, battery, switches, chassis, wheels, brakes, steering, suspension, axles, chassis assembly, wiring diagrams, tools, tightening torques, service data, complete engine service, fuel system service, factory repair procedures, gearbox, exhaust system, fault finding, clutch removal and installation, front suspension, bodywork, gearbox service, gearbox removal and installation, cooling system, transmission, factory maintenance schedules, electrics, engine firing order, brake servicing procedures, U-joint service procedures, CV joint service procedures, timing chain service, exhaust service, and more. The manual is available in .PDF format and .OVA file format, suitable for all PC-based Windows operating systems and Mac. It is printable and does not have any restrictions. The language used is English, and it requires Adobe Reader for access. The link for download will appear on the checkout page after payment is complete.