Welcome System
Headlight Follow-Me Function
The headlights (and/or taillights) remain on for approximately 5 minutes after the ignition key is removed or turned to the ACC or LOCK position. However, if the driver's door is opened and closed, the headlights turn off after 15 seconds.
The headlights can be turned off by pressing the lock button on the transmitter or smart key twice, or by turning the light switch to the OFF or AUTO light position.
Interior Light
When the interior light switch is in the DOOR position and all doors (and the tailgate) are locked and closed, the interior lamp will turn on for 30 seconds if one of the following events occurs:
• Without Smart Key System
- When the door unlock button is pressed on the transmitter.
• With Smart Key System
- When the door unlock button is pressed on the smart key.
- When the button on the outside door handle is pressed.
During this time, if you press the door lock button, the lamps turn off immediately.
Personal Lamp

When all doors (and the tailgate) are locked and closed, the door handle lamp will turn on for approximately 15 seconds if any of the following actions is performed.
• With Smart Key System
- When approaching the vehicle with the smart key.
Test yourself
A quick Kia Forte BD quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.