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2016 Kia Forte EXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Lighting System: Specification

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Kia Forte5, 2015 Kia Forte Koup, and 2015 Kia Forte. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Item			Type	Watt (W)
Head lamp	Low	STD	H11	55
	Low	HID	D8S	25
	High		H1	55
	Turn signal		PY28W/8W	28
	Position	STD	PY28W/8W	5
	Position	LED	LED	LED
	Side marker		W5W	5
Side repeater lamp	STD		5	WY5W
Side repeater lamp	Outside mirror		LED	LED
DRL			H1	55
Front fog lamp			H8	35
Rear combination lamp (STD)	Outside	Tail/Stop lamp	PY28/8	28/8
	Inside	Tail lamp	P28/8	8
	Turn signal		PY27W	27
	Backup		W16W	16
Rear combination lamp (LED)	Outside	Tail/Stop lamp	LED	LED
	Inside	Tail/Stop lamp	LED	LED
	Turn signal		PY27W	27
	Backup		W16W	16
Interior	Overhead console lamp		FESTOON	8
	Room lamp		FESTOON	8
	Luggage lamp		FESTOON	8
	Vanity lamp		FESTOON	5
HMSL			P21W or LED	21 or LED
License lamp			W5W	5

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.